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3:24

#PODCAST Interfaith Forum of South Africa to convene...

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2023/09/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Interfaith Forum of South Africa has expressed concern around the social and moral crisis that's present in South Africa. The issues range from racism, corruption and government's failure to deal with key issues that's affecting people on the ground. Now, they are to convene a conference next month discussing issues aimed at eradicating these challenges. Interfaith Forum of South Africa Chairman, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana explains what they plan to

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3:01

#PODCAST Al-Imdaad Foundation make an appeal for...

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2023/09/13

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Humanitarian aid organisation - Al Imdaad - is making an appeal for waterproof tents for survivors of Morocco's 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake that claimed the lives of more than 2800 people and left more than 2500 injured. Search and rescue efforts are still going strong but relief aid is urgently needed. UK Country Director for the Al Imdaad Foundation - Sadiq Patel - says they are still assisting residents with urgently needed aid and relief...

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2:50

#PODCAST Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's official...

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2023/09/13

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The funeral service of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will now be held on Saturday at the Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi Regional Stadium in Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal. It was earlier announced that the funeral would take place on Friday. In a statement, the provincial government says this follows a decision by the Buthelezi family that made the initial date impractical. President Cyril Ramaphosa has afforded Buthelezi a Special Official

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2:05

#PODCAST The Govtech conference in Durban looks to...

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2023/09/13

The Govtech conference taking place in Durban at the ICC, will be partnering up with State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in looking to attract and engage with the best information, and communication technology (ICT) minds, and tech experts to identify new and creative ways to mainstream ICT solutions. The three day event starts today until the 14th of September where the conference will see different sectors and role players showcasing product offerings, and expertise to government

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3:39

#PODCAST Apple announce the iPhone 15 amid mounting...

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2023/09/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Yesterday tech giant Apple unveiled the latest version of its best-selling product - the iPhone. In the last few weeks we've seen the iPhone 15 - as it will be known - come under pressure separately from both the European Union and China. In terms of the EU, they declared that all portable devices need to be compatible with a universal charger by December 2024. That has pushed Apple to ship it's latest offering with a USB-C charging cable point - a departure

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2:51

#PODCAST Co-Director of upcoming animated film...

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2023/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Local film makers are celebrating Heritage Month by releasing an animation movie encapsulating the diversity of South Africa while highlighting the power of teamwork, friendship, and imagination. Titled "Headspace", the feature film will be released this Friday at cinema's nationwide. The proudly South African animation follows a group of school friends as they attempt to save the world from an intergalactic villain. Co-Director of 'Headspace', Paul Meyer says

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3:23

#PODCAST An estimated five million people have kidney...

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2023/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban vascular surgeon, Dr Vinesh Padayachy from the eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre has raised the alarm over the increased number of patients suffering from kidney disease in the country. National Kidney Week was recently held under the global theme "Kidney Health for All" - and renal dialysis is once again under the spotlight. Dr Padayachy told Newsbreak that an estimated five million people have kidney disease and around 10,000 people die from the

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4:48

#PODCAST IFP councillor, Dr Jonathan Annipen reflects...

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2023/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - IFP councillor, Dr Jonathan Annipen says Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi was an exemplary leader that will inspire generations to come in the political sphere. After joining the IFP in 2020, Annipen developed a close working relationship with the late statesmen. He says Buthelezi was a selfless and salient leader with a legacy that will remain immortal...

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3:59

#PODCAST Nandipha Magudumana denied bail

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2023/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Dr Nandipha Magudumana will remain in custody after her bail application was denied by the Bloemfontein magistrate court. Magistrate Estelle de Lange says Magudumana played a huge role in the escape of Thabo Bester and can easily tamper with the evidence. Magudumana is facing charges of assisting an inmate to escape from lawful custody, violation of a dead body and defeating the ends of justice. De Lange added that Magudumana will easily intimidate her

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3:39

#PODCAST ISKCON hails Buthelezi's role in the...

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2023/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in South Africa is hailing Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi for his role in the building of the Hare Krishna Temple in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The 95-year-old statesman died on Saturday at his home. ISKCON's relationship with Buthelezi dates back over four decades, where he helped secure the land on which the temple was built. He was also a special guest at the temple opening in 1985. ISKCON South

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3:11

#PODCAST Brookside Mall instigator found guilty

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2023/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg Regional court has convicted Mdumiseni Khetha Zuma for his role in instigating the 2021 civil unrest,. He was found guilty on both charges of incitement to commit public violence and incitement to commit arson. This is in relation to the burning down of Brookside Shopping Mall in 2021. The matter has been postponed to the 9th of October for sentencing. SABC reporter Nonkululeko Hlope was at court and brings us an update...

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3:12

#PODCAST Closing arguments heard in case of Phoenix...

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2023/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The state is presenting its closing arguments at Durban High Court in the murder trial a 57-year-old man accused of torching to death his wife and four children in Phoenix in 2021. Kista Chetty is facing five counts of premeditated murder, six counts of attempted murder, and arson. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. In his affidavit he claims he started the fire in an attempt to commit suicide, after a heated argument with his brother in-law and

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3:48

#PODCAST Culinary skills showcased at the RCL FOODS...

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2023/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The cream of the crop have been assembled and are ready to show off their culinary skills as the RCL FOODS Young Chefs & Young Bakers Challenge 2023 enters it's semi final stage. Dedicated to cultivating the careers of SA's most promising culinary students, the competition will be held simultaneously in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. The competitors will battle it out in a daunting "mystery-basket" format, preparing three courses for the judging

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3:18

#PODCAST Africa is on the quest to secure it's...

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2023/09/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Africa is on the quest to secure it's status as a bio-technology hub. That was the strong focus this week at the Bio Africa Convention in Durban. Having just concluded, the gathering discussed innovations in the health, energy, agriculture and entrepreneurial sectors- all in a bid to establish the continents status as a technological giant. Head of Health at the Technology Innovation Agency Dr. Phumlani Tetyana explains how recent

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2:49

#PODCAST #Pick'nPay founder, Raymond Ackerman...

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2023/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The late businessman and Pick'n Pay founder, Raymond Ackerman has been described as an icon and champion of diversification. Pick'n Pay Group CEO, Pieter Boone says Ackerman's passing is a great loss for the nation. Ackerman passed away at his Cape Town home yesterday at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Wendy, children Gareth, Kathy, Suzanne, and Jonathan, his 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Boone hailed Ackerman for his social

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3:41

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Democracy Development Programme...

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2023/09/07

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Police Minister Bheki Cele says law enforcement agencies are dealing with violent attacks stemming from pockets of political intolerance and violence in KwaZulu-Natal. Cele briefed the media in Durban about cases being investigated by the task team on political killings. Since July 2018, the task team has so far investigated 321 dockets. Cele says of these, 134 cases were reported between 2011 and the formation of the task team in 2018. He says the

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3:32

#PODCAST The Democratic Alliance (DA) label the...

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2023/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Postbank says it has fully restored SASSA ATM grant transactions. This after gold card grant recipients across the country were left in the lurch as a technical glitch did not allow them to withdraw monies for almost two days. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is unacceptable that social grant glitches occur so frequently. Newsbreak has learnt that scores of grant recipients waited for hours in inclement weather conditions only to be disappointed

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3:36

#PODCAST Youth health movement use social media to...

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2023/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - South African youth health movement KeReady are stepping up their efforts ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this year - assisting people in need through mobile clinics, free health checks and their 24/7 mobile chat line. Established in 2003 in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), the 10th of September aims to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raises awareness that suicides ARE preventable. Dr James Menyah-Artivor from

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2:53

#PODCAST Durban casino install a 100KW fast vehicle...

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2023/09/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Amid the rising cost of fuel, a local entertainment destination has installed a charger for electric vehicles upon the rising number of requests from patrons. Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom has installed a 100KW fast charger at a rate of R5.88 per hour. General Manager, Virath Gobrie says the decision is based on their research, indicating a rise in the number of people purchasing electric vehicles - several of whom are regular clients of the

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3:37

#PODCAST Economists explain why economic growth of...

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2023/09/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Economists say better management is needed at state-owned entities in order to see a positive growth trajectory in the country. Data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the country's economy grew by 0,6-percent in the second quarter of 2023 from 0,4-percent in the first quarter. Contribution to the marginal improvement came from the agriculture, manufacturing, mining, finance and personal service industries among others. Director of Inkunzi Wealth

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