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2:28

Samsung offers free repairs to storm damaged appliances

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2017/10/30

by Genevieve Lanka - While most Durban residents count the costs of the recent storms and flooding that affected the City, electronics giant Samsung has offered a helping hand. They are currently embarking on a project in conjunction with the eThekwini Mayor's office to fix appliances damaged in the storm, free of charge. Director of Samsung Services South Africa, Richard Chetty says he has personally been to affected homes and says the devastation is heart-breaking.

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1:32

Security officer to appear in court for murder of...

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2017/10/30

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A reaction officer from a private security company is expected to appear in court today for allegedly shooting a 35 year old man at his home at Shallcross in Chatsworth, Durban. Its believed that Nolan Naidoo was allegedly shot in a scuffle with the reaction officer - when the officer responded to a distress call by Naidoo's mother. Operations Officer of Mzansi Fire & Security, also named Nolan Naidoo, says they are supporting the reaction officer in

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2:14

From Dubai to Durban - specialist oncology nurse...

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - As the curtain begins to fall on Breast Cancer Awareness month, health care professionals are being urged to spread the word on Breast Health Education. This is the call by Vincent Madaray - a specialist oncology nurse manager at the Sheik Khalifa Medical City in Abu Dhabi. Madaray is the first male nurse of colour to graduate from the RK Khan Hospital at Chatsworth, south of Durban after the abolition of apartheid. Madaray currently specialises in caring for

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2:50

GOVTECH conference promises more disruption for IT...

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2017/10/26

The State Information Technology Agency or SITA will this weekend kick off GovTech 2017 - showcasing the latest technology, solutions and trends in the ICT sector. GovTech brings together Government and the Information and Communication Technology industry to share knowledge on how to best serve citizens. SITA CEO Dr Setumo Mohapi says, under the theme UNLOCKING POSSIBILITIES TO BUILD A FUNCTIONAL SOCIETY, this 12th GovTech will place renewed emphasis on all stakeholders to understand what service

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2:19

NPA to act on Ahmed Timol Case

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Prosecuting Authority will open three cases related to the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol. The authority has indicated its intention to investigate Timol's death and the subsequent attempt to cover it up. Timol was arrested and murdered by police 46-years ago this week. Earlier this month, Pretoria High Court Judge - Billy Mothle overturned the 1972 ruling of apartheid magistrate JL De Villiers that Timol committed suicide, and

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2:15

KZN storms 'rinses' serpents out of hiding - Snakes...

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The heavy rains that battered most parts of KwaZulu-Natal last week, churned out more than what most expected from a flood. According to snake rescuer, Simon Keys, snakes have been rinsed out of their natural habits and are landing on the doorsteps of Durbanites. Keys, from the popular National Geographic Wild television show, Snakes in the City has had his hands full responding to call outs of snakes spotted in gardens, cars and even taxis…

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3:01

SAMNET engages ANC Presidential hopefuls - Lindiwe...

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2017/10/26

Islamophobia, hate speech against the Indian-origin community, affirmative action and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict are among the issues the South African Muslim Network or SAMNET will address tonight, when they host Minister of Human Settlements Lindiwe Sisulu at Overport in Durban. SAMNET has invited all ANC Presidential candidates to engage with communities ahead of the party's December Elective Conference. SAMNET chairman Faisal Suliman says, it's time civil society rally communities together

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3:00

No use deploying the army after shocking crime stats...

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2017/10/26

Deploying the army in provinces with high crimes levels - is in essence fighting violence with violence which can never be a good idea. That's according to Senior Researcher in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Instistute for Security Studies - Dr Chandre Gould. She was responding to comments by the Police Minister Fikile Mbalula regarding the deployment of the army in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The Ministry yesterday presented annual crime statistics before

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3:00

Newsbreak Exclusive - Mandela's granddaughter makes...

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2017/10/26

Nelson Mandela's eldest granddaughter has joined a growing list of women who have spoken up about being a victim of sexual assault and harassment. Ndileka Mandela set social media abuzz recently when she revealed her secret on Facebook. She said she was raped five years ago by her former boyfriend in her bedroom. Her revelation came on the same day that police released the country's crime statistics. According to the latest figures, rape declined overall by 4.3%. Most of these crimes occurred in the

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2:41

SABC KZN Journalist scoops environmental media award

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, SABC KwaZulu-Natal radio news journalist Minoshni Pillay has scooped the Best Audio Media Award (Radio and Online) at the 29th Annual South African Breweries Environmental Media and Environmentalist Awards in Johannesburg. The awards - the brainchild of the late Dr Ian Player - recognises journalists who excel in reporting on environmental matters. Pillay's award is for a body of work which includes reporting on rhino conservation and mining in an ecologically sensitive area

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2:34

KZN MEC for Human Settlements hits the roads on...

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The number of deaths experienced on South African roads recently, has prompted the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial government to undertake a road safety awareness programme at grass-roots level. KZN MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Ravi Pillay was deployed to Umzimkhulu in the Harry Gwala District Municipality. He says issues raised will be tabled in a report at provincial level and will be addressed in due course.

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2:28

Finance Minister was short on solutions in #MTBPS2017

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - IFP MP Narend Singh, who has sat through about 30 budget speeches in parliament since democracy says, the Finance Minister was short on solutions................

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2:30

GUN-FREE SA reacts to crime stats

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Non-Governmental Organisation, Gun Free South Africa is deeply concerned at Police Minister Fikile Mbalula's grasp of how illegal guns drive up crime rates. This after latest crime statistics released yesterday showed murder, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances have increased for the fifth year running. Director at Gun Free South Africa, Adele Kisten says she does not think that the ministers' call for the SANDF to be deployed to deal

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2:55

Newsbreak GreenScene - Nurdles clean-up after storm

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2017/10/26

The uShaka Sea World in Durban is urging all beach-goers to assist them remove the hazardous plastic nurdles that has washed up after the recent big storm in the city. uShaka education director Joan Porter says - billions of the little pellets have found its way onto the beaches which poses a serious hazard to marine life. Porter says - the pellets or nurdles absorb pollutants and pesticides that are harmful when consumed. She is urging people to carry nets, sieves, colanders and buckets to the

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3:12

Medium Term Budget Analysis with Tax Expert Rajesh...

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2017/10/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba has delivered a fair medium-term budget policy statement given the country's current economic climate. That's according to Associate Director and tax expert at KPMG - Rajesh Koowarjee. Minsiter Gigaba yesterday announced the largest tax revenue shortfall since the 2009 recession, due to a sharp deterioration in tax revenue collections and the dire economic situation. With reference to State Owned Enterprises - Gigaba said the

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2:52

Study tips for matrics - food, sleep and study for...

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Durban-based career counsellor Telishia Thinnasagren-Chellan has some great study tips in this crucial examination month. As matric learners are set to write English Paper One today - Chellan says, whats most important to this stage is healthy eating, drinking lots of water, enough sleep and sticking to the study timetable........

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2:01

State capture case - Pretoria High Court to hear oral...

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Its D-Day for the State Capture report! The Pretoria High Court will today, hear oral arguments on President Jacob Zuma's application to review the former public protector's State of Capture report. Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela recommended that Zuma appoint a commission of inquiry headed by a judge. The Democratic Alliance (DA) approached the North Gauteng High Court to declare that Zuma had failed to comply with the Public Protector's

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2:26

New drug infiltrates Phoenix community - need for day...

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A new drug has infiltrated the Phoenix community, in Durban - and parents are being asked to be wary! The drug comes in the form of a pill and is believed to be a heady, yet cheap cocktail of sugars and cocaine. Dealers are believed to be luring children to use this drug as it is quite easy to consume. More than 6000 drug related crimes have been reported at Phoenix in the 2016 Crime Stats. In an effort to curb this scourge, a local non-governmental

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Today is World Polio Day - vaccines can eradicate the...

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2017/10/24

From over 1000 cases reported in the 1980's to just 37 cases of Polio confirmed worldwide - great strides have been made in combating the illness. That's according to Rotary International Zone co-ordinator for Southern Africa for the End Polio Project - Richard Brooks. Rotary International has for decades been at the forefront of raising funds and creating an awareness about the eradication of Polio worldwide. On World Polio Day today - Brooks says, Rotarians around the world will be participating

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2:12

Popular Tamil movie - Mersel - mocks India's shock...

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2017/10/24

India's ruling party has stepped up attacks on a popular Tamil language film just released in theaters. "Mersel" has mocked last year's shock recall of bank notes and also a huge tax revamp which has put Asia's fastest growing economy on uneven crutches. Our New Delhi correspondent Rana Senn reports.......

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