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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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2:57

#PODCAST Right to Read Campaign (R2R) encourage the...

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2023/09/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With National Book Week 2023 now in full swing, the education sector and civil society are encouraging the nation to value reading as a fun and pleasurable activity. But this reality is far from being achieved as statistics point to quite alarming concerns. A recent international study found that up to 80% of South African school children struggle to read by the age of 10 - and many of them cannot read for understanding. Sipumelele Lucwaba from the Right to

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3:41

#PODCAST Frequent African military coups "pose a...

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2023/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Multiple military coups in African countries in recent years is posing a massive threat on investment relations and opportunities for the continent. That's according to Kwame Senou, founder of THOP Institute - a think tank committed to fostering Africa's economic and human development. Last week, the military seized power in Gabon shortly after President Ali Bongo had been declared the winner of a disputed election. Bongo, who had been president since 2009 has

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2:34

#PODCAST UK researchers conduct a study that could...

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2023/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Researchers from the United Kingdom have conducted a study that could explain some common symptoms of what many people refer to as "long Covid". Long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID - is a series of health problems persisting or developing after an initial COVID-19 infection. Symptoms can last weeks, months or even years and are often debilitating. In the study, of over 1,800 people admitted to hospital because of Covid, researchers say two blood proteins

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3:02

#PODCAST Narendh Ganesh says his new political party...

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2023/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Narendh Ganesh has just launched a new political party called the National Independent Congress of South Africa (NICSA). Being in the political arena for over three decades, 59-year-old Ganesh is an acclaimed political writer, leader and respected activist with over 3,800 published articles. NICSA is a political party formed and registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to contest the 2024 National and Provincial elections. Their vision is to

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3:35

#PODCAST IMA-SA react with shock to a draft policy...

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2023/09/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMA-SA) has expressed frustration at the lack of communication from the National Department of Health regarding a draft policy stipulating that head scarves will not be allowed to be worn by on duty nurses. The department recently informed provincial health authorities of the nurses uniform policy which outlines the dress code standards for nurses to ensure hygiene, safety and patient comfort. Nursing Director at

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3:08

#PODCAST REACTION: India launch its first observation...

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2023/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - India launched its first observation mission to the sun at the weekend. This comes just days after the country made history by becoming the first to land near the moon's south pole. The mission dubbed "Aditya-L1" launched in Andhra Pradesh. It will travel 1.5 million km from Earth. India's space agency says it will take four months to reach it destination. Chief Scientist at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) - Professor Mike Kosch explains how

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3:12

#PODCAST Action SA's Herman Mashaba calls for harsher...

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2023/09/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Action SA President Herman Mashaba is calling for harsher sentences for those caught hijacking buildings in Johannesburg. Mashaba, who served as Jo'burg mayor in 2016, says he has been raising the issue of hijacked buildings for years - without receiving any political will to tackle the problem. Mashaba says the hijacking of buildings needs to be treated as high treason...

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3:02

#PODCAST Safer South Africa Foundation partner with...

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2023/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a bid to contribute towards the fight against crime, the Safer South Africa Foundation have partnered with mining company Harmony Gold. The "Communities and Justice Programme" initiative hopes to empower around 500 people to help law enforcement tackle criminality in all provinces. Safer South Africa Foundation CEO and retired National Police Commissioner - Riah Phiyega explains what this initiative would aim to achieve together with the time frame for

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2:51

#PODCAST Council for GeoScience discuss some of the...

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2023/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Emergency services in the city of Johannesburg remain on high alert to respond to any eventualities caused by the frequent occurrence of earth tremors and seismic events. In the most recent case, the Council for GeoScience confirmed that a magnitude 3.62 tremor was recorded last week in the Westrand. Council for Geosciences spokesperson Eldridge Kgaswane explains what the frequent tremors mean and how the have a massive impact on the safety of residents...

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#PODCAST New GBV desk in Chatsworth already making...

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2023/09/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - While Women's Month may have ended- the fight against Gender Based Violence continues. Now the community of Chatsworth, south of Durban is fully equipped to tackle the high rate of domestic violence in the area through its first GBV desk. The desk was recently launched by the non-profit organisation - SA Outreach and Emergency Services - at the Summit Primary school in Westcliff. Taliesha Naidoo attended...

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3:38

#PODCAST University of Pretoria's Tuks Robot School...

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2023/09/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Over the past two years the University of Pretoria's Tuks Robot School programme has been teaching learners from underprivileged schools about robotics, computer programming and sensory technology to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. Its been a resounding success so far, with the exciting curriculum targeting grade 8 to 11 learners. Professor Tania Hanekom from the UP's Department of Electrical, Electronic and

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4:16

#PODCAST Ramaphosa: Hijackings of Johannesburg inner...

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2023/09/01

The Johannesburg Inner City tragedy that claimed more than 70 lives and displaced scores others compelled President Cyril Ramaphosa to abandon his commitments to visit the scene of the burned building where many of the affected families were still gathering last night. Ramaphosa says the incident is a wake up call to address the housing challenges in the inner city. Phanuel Shuma and Prabashini Moodley filed this report...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 1...

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2023/09/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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#PODCAST "Food & Trees for Africa" encourage people...

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2023/08/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation, Food and Trees for Africa are calling on South Africans this Arbor Day to plant a tree or start a garden in an effort to create a sustainable living for the future generations. Arbor Week 2023 runs from the 29th of August to the 4th of September. During this week, the Department of Forestry focuses on the country's champion trees, which include some of the oldest, largest and culturally significant trees. These include the Sophia Town

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#PODCAST Instructional Designers urge educational...

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2023/08/31

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the advancement of technology and online learning continuing to grow, the role of "Instructional Designers" have become more evident in a South African context. Instructional Designers are the professionals responsible for designing and developing education training materials. But many in this rapidly developing field feel that a large majority of educational institutions are going about online learning experience in an incorrect manner. Cymbeline Harilal

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2:55

#PODCAST SASSA to assist Chatsworth residents who...

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2023/08/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban are calling on grant recipients to update their banking details as SASSA cards will expire in December. The centre in conjunction with SASSA, will from 9am today assist all those who are yet to either open a bank account or submit documents. Programme coordinator, Clive Pillay says this is only for card holders who received their SASSA cards at the Chatsworth office...**The Centre will

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2:36

#PODCAST Organ Donor Foundation urge more South...

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2023/08/31

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Organ Donor Foundation has released data showing that less than 100 deceased organ donations take place in South Africa every year, while around 5000 patients are on the waiting list for an organ. They also say with over 60-million people living in the country, only around 400,000 are registered organ donors. Lack of awareness of tissue and organ donation is believed to be a cause of this inaction. Executive Director Operations at the Organ Donor

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1:57

#PODCAST State questions the validity of evidence...

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2023/08/30

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Murder accused Kista Chetty is being cross examined at length in the Durban High Court around how his house was set on fire in Phoenix in 2021, that led to the deaths of his wife and four children. In his affidavit presented to court through his lawyer earlier in the trial, Chetty said he had doused himself in petrol to set himself alight in an attempt to commit suicide. Today, Prosecutor Krishen Shah asked Chetty why he took off his shirt when he realised he

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#PODCAST Food relief organisation bemoans the rising...

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2023/08/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The rising cost of living is having a detrimental impact on South Africa's food security, putting the country's most vulnerable at risk of experiencing hunger. In his State of the Nation Address earlier this year, President Cyril Ramaphosa said an estimated twenty million people in the country go to bed hungry every night. National food rescue and hunger relief organisation, SA Harvest, is taking a revolutionary approach to ending hunger and addressing the

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