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1:17

Operation Hydrate helps Putfontein victims of...

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2017/10/12

Gauteng is picking up the pieces after yesterday's storm where hail, rain and wind caused widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses. Abdullah Loonat, from relief organisation Operation Hydrate was part of a group of volunteers assisting victims of the storm on Gauteng's East Rand .......

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2:26

Mahatma Gandhi statue unveiled in Wales

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2017/10/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of peace and non-violence has transcended boundaries. Over the last few years, the principals of Satyagraha has inspired the Hindu Society of Wales, in the United Kingdom, to spearhead the building of a statue in Gandhi's honour. Satish Dhupelia, the great grandson of Gandhi, and trustee of the Gandhi Settlement Trust was invited to the unveiling of the statue, which took place on the International Day of Non-Violence - in Cardiff,

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2:02

Gona Pillay murder case postponed due to #KZNSTORM

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2017/10/12

The bail application of three men charged with the murder of former Chatsworth school principal, Gona Pillay, has been postponed as the court closed early due to poor weather conditions. Citing safety concerns, officials at the Chatsworth Magistrates court, in Durban, say the court will remain closed until the weather clears. Lungani Basil Underwood - a Pam Golding Properties estate agent - Fredboy Msomi and Bravehill Underwood are accused of murdering Pillay. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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2:23

Newsbreak Techno Touch - Mobile passwords prevent...

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2017/10/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Do have a password on your smartphone? If not, then you could be the nearly one in five South Africans who don't have a password on their smartphone. This is according to a study carried out by Mobile repair company weFix. They say that with over nine million South Africans falling victim to cybercrime in the last year - the need for heightened security measures in tech devices become increasingly necessary. The study shows how consumer's desire for

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8:04

Newsbreak Legends - Prof Anshu Padayachee

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2017/10/12

In this weeks Newsbreak Legeds feature, We zoom in on a lady who exudes courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good - Professor Anshu Padayachee, A legend of Technology, Gender Violence and abuse. Professor Padayachee is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Technology Network. She has been a life long pillar of strentgh for some abused women in KwaZulu Natal and remains shining inspite of difficulties. Hafsa Mkhize profiles the Life and times of this Newsbreak Legend...

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2:43

IORA Council looks at trade opportunities for...

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2017/10/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa is set to host the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association Council' (IORA) meeting in Durban this weekend. The 'IORA' is an international organisation consisting of 21 coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean, whose aims is to promote trade liberalisation,cooperation, investment promotion and economic cooperation. The five day meeting would begin from the 14th until the 18th of this month. The country has been granted permission to host the IORA meeting

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2:39

Natural disasters put pressure on insurance companies...

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2017/10/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Insurers are expected to feel the strain as claims are expected to mount amid more natural disasters. This after the heavy rains caused havoc and destruction in KwaZulu-Natal. Insurance Ombudsman for Short term Insurance - Peter Nkhuna, says the increase in such claims has outstripped premium growth, resulting in what the industry calls a protection gap...

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1:08

Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim, captures the saga...

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2017/10/11

Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim braved the wet, rainy weather to bring us the latest on the destruction caused at the Durban harbour by the KZN storm.

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2:33

Gas summit aims to make resource affordable to the poor

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2017/10/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A high level conference is currently underway in Durban, exploring how natural gas can play a greater role in South Africa's energy mix to support the industrial and economic development goals in the country. Over 200 delegates consisting of government, gas developers, institutional investors and technology providers are currently attending the 'International Gas Cooperation Summit' at Elangeni hotel in the port city. One of the Exhibitors from the Richards

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1:34

Local organisations join hands to help KZN storm victims

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2017/10/11

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A Durban-based relief organisation is helping victims of yesterday's flash floods and severe storms piece their lives together. The Al Ihsan Relief Team has been monitoring the situation at several informal settlements - and have been providing blankets and warm meals to those affected by the storm. Spokesperson, Abdul Saeed Shaik, says that anyone who needs assistance can contact the foundation.For more information or to donate food, clothing and

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4:14

Chatsworth doctor hijacked, assaulted, dumped in Umlazi

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2017/10/11

Medical Practioner Dr Cyril Naidoo has issued a challenge to all retired policemen and security guards in the Chatsworth community - south of Durban to come together and form a task force that will keep residents safe. Dr Naidoo who is also an honorary life President of the KwaZulu-Natal Parent Teacher Association of South Africa - was yesterday hijacked from Bayview - Chatsworth, assaulted and dumped in Umlazi. A video of the incident has been circulating on social media. Dr Naidoo says - being a

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1:44

SAHRC warns advertisers after Dove online debacle

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2017/10/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says they've not yet recieved any cases reagarding the latest advertisment by personal care and beauty brand Dove advertisement, which has sparked outrage on social media. The advert depicts a black woman transforming into a white woman, seemingly after using a Dove product. A number of South African Twitter users lambasted the advertisement, calling it racist and insensitive. The advert which came to the

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2:18

Bridge collapse hoax message confusion amid #KZNStorm

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2017/10/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Hoax messages circulating on social media during yesterday's storm placed undue pressure on emergency services personnel. This is according to spokesperson for Marshall Security and Crisis Medical, Kyle van Reenen. He indicated that current circulation of a message on social media, claiming that the M41-N2 Umhlanga interchange bridge north of Durban collapsed due to the rain, is a hoax........

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1:48

DUT's Prof Bux wins prestigious Water Award

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2017/10/04

After twenty years of research to uplifted the water and sanitation sector - the Durban University of Technology's Professor Faizal Bux has been named the winner of the Transformation and Redress category of the third Water Research Commission or WRC Knowledge Tree Awards. Professor Bux has been instrumental in establishing the research niche area of Wastewater Technology and further turning this into a center of excellence known as the Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology.Professor Bux

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2:11

Newsbreak Techno Touch - mobical.me an all-in-one...

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2017/10/04

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Dubbed the "all-in-one" online business portal, mobical.me is making waves in South Africa's virtual space as the go to provider for business, sports clubs or schools. The free web portal allows users to broadcast messages, distribute tickets to events and even sell products online through it's specialised "shop" . Recently in the Western Cape, mobical.me was implemented by the Cape Town Giants Cycling Club and has since completely overhauled its

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2:22

ANC-PEC-KZN - Analyst says court ruling MUST be...

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2017/10/04

by Prabashini Moodley, Taresh Harreeparshad - Political analyst Dr Lubna Nadvi says the Pietermaritzburg High Court Judgement that nullified the results of the 2015 KwaZulu-Natal ANC elective conference stands and should be respected. She says in the interim - the ANC needs to determine how the province will be run...........

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1:59

Be wary of your children this school holidays

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2017/10/04

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - As school holidays are in full swing, emergency services are calling on parents and guardians to be extra-cautious with the safety of their children. This after emergency services say they recieve a high volume of danger incidents that involve children during the holiday periods. ER24 spokesperson, Annine Siddall says the most effective way to ensure your child's safety at home is to take a baby's point of view in looking for anything that could pose a risk

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1:49

Police record impressive firearm haul and arrests for...

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2017/10/04

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Gauteng Police have seized more than three-hundred firearms, over three-thousand-five-hundred round of live ammunition and recovered over three-hundred-and-twenty suspected stolen vehicles. They have also arrested more than eight-thousand suspects for various crimes during the month of September. According to police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, over half of these suspects were apprehended for drug related offences, while the others ranged from

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3:06

ANC-KZN-PEC Analysis - execution orders only granted...

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2017/10/04

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - As confirmed by spokesperson Sthembiso Mshengu: The faction that took the ANC provincial leadership to court to declare the 2015 Provincial Elective Conference null and void will be seeking an execution order to ensure that the High Court ruling is upheld. This follows the decision by the PEC to lodge an appeal to that decision. But according to legal expert Saber Ahmed Jazbhay an execution order can only be granted under exceptional circumstances...

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2:07

ANALYSIS - internal mediation is the answer, not the...

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2017/10/03

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - For analysis on the political story making headlines this week: The newly elected Eastern Cape ANC PEC leadership intends on extending an olive branch to those they defeated following the elective conference in East London at the weekend. This after a case of four disgruntled ANC delegates believed to be supporting former chair Phumulo Masualle, was struck off the roll by East London High court Judge Belinda Hartle. The four approached the court to

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