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SABC News and Current Affairs

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2:37

India and South Africa share a unique connection - CG...

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2017/08/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The Consulate General of India in Durban will mark the historic day with a Flag Hoisting Ceremony this morning at India House in Morningside. Consul General of India in Durban - Shashank Vikram describes the unique connection between India and South Africa...

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2:54

India celebrates 70th Anniversary of its Independence

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2017/08/15

India's prime minister led celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of its independence with parades and flags. But social friction, unrest in Kashmir and border tensions with China cast a shadow on the carnival, which marks the lowering of the Union Jack at the stroke of midnight on August 15th, 1947. Our India Correspondent Rana Senn has the details...

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1:58

Golf course fight causes social media uproar

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A cell phone video recording of golfers verbally abusing and throwing punches at each other at the Windsor Park Golf Course in Durban, which went viral on social media this week - is causing an outpouring of racial and feminist sentiments by social media users. Based at the Windsor Park Golf Course, the Athlone Golf Club's Captain, Robert Naidoo says they consider the alleged altercation, which took place on Saturday, unacceptable. Naidoo says they will be

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2:25

Police search for boyfriend allegedly drove over...

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - What started off as a domestic dispute ended in tragedy for a Chatsworth family at the weekend. A mother of three has been murdered in the driveway of her home as she prevented a man from driving away in a car with her daughter. Its believed that the man known to the family, allegedly repeatedly drove over 43-year-old Salma Haniff, then knocked down her husband and fled the scene. Police say they are still searching for the suspect who fled into the bushes after

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2:07

Six people undergo amputations daily due to diabetes

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - At least Six people undergo amputations daily because they fail to control their diabetes. These statistics were released by Diabetes South Africa at the weekend during their Annual General Meeting in Durban. According to data by Statistics SA, Diabetes is the second biggest killer in the eThekwini Municipality after tuberculosis. National Manager at Diabetes SA Margot McCumsky says what's also frightening, is that the disease often goes undiagnosed...

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4:00

Newsbreak Exclusive - DA Leader Mmusi Maimane talks...

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - DA Leader Mmusi Maimane says they would absolutely be ready for an early election. Speaking exclusively to Newsbreak, Maimane said that dissolving the National Assembly and calling for an early election is vital for democracy. Following the latest failed attempt in a vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma - the DA has submitted a motion to dissolve Parliament and hold earlier elections. There has been mixed reaction to this call from

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2:22

Dukes Combo Legend plays final swansong

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The founder of the popular local Durban Band, Dukes Combo, will be laid to rest today. Dhirendranath Sharma Roopanand - popularly known as Dees Sharma - passed away at the weekend at the age of 75. The Dukes Combo band grew in popularity during the dark days of apartheid when people of colour were not allowed to perform in the then whites-only establishments. The band will celebrate their 59th anniversary in October this year. Long-time friend and former band

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2:20

PMB to pay tribute to Gandhi for #IndiaAt70 celebrations

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2017/08/14

Celebrating 70 years of India's Independence - the Pietermarizburg Railway Station will come alive with the colours of the Indian flag tomorrow (TUESDAY) evening. Saffron, white, green and blue will light up the the historic railway station where Mahatma Ghandi was evicted from a train for sitting in a "whites only" compartment. Chairman of the Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Memorial Committee, Baboo Baijoo says the committee in conjuction with the Consul General of India in South Africa chose the landmark

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2:53

Pakistan Independence Day - sweet, yet sombre

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - While Pakistan celebrates 70 years of independence today, Political Analyst Dr Lubna Nadvi says it's both a joyous and sombre occasion. The historic celebrations comes a day ahead of India's Independence Day, and marks the partitioning of India into the two sovereign nations - a decision still considered controversial by many. Dr Nadvi explains...

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1:59

Hospital oxygen shortage claims the lives of 63...

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2017/08/14

63 children died over the course of one week at a government hospital that suffered oxygen shortages in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India. The facility resembled a slaughterhouse as the victims included newborns. Grieving parents sought justice as Indian health authorities worked hard to cover up their tracks. Our India correspondent Rana Senn reports...

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2:21

Women's shelter honours Newsbreak Producers

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Phenomenal women who work tirelessly to inspire good within the Phoenix community are today being honoured by the Sahara Women's Shelter. Sahara - a project of the Phoenix Child Welfare - is a crisis shelter for abused women and their children. It was established in September 1994. Chairperson of the Phoenix Child Welfare - Aroona Chetty - says, being Women's Month, Sahara felt it necessary to acknowledge the contribution of many inspiring women that

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7:35

Newsbreak Legends Series - Zakia Ahmed Siddique

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2017/08/14

Veteran Durban broadcaster and Lotus FM "Life 'n Style" presenter Zakia Ahmed-Siddique celebrates 30-years behind the microphone. The pioneering personality started her career at the then-Radio Truro - the first "voice" for South Africans of Indian origin. Zakia then joined Lotus FM in 1985, presenting various shows such as The Morning Breakfast Show, the Islamic religious programme - Deenyath, Local Vocal and a host of youth programmes. In Newsbreak's Legends series this week, we focus on a Legend

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3:49

Motion of no-confidence failed, now what?

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - It's unlikely that 201 Members of Parliament will vote to pass a motion to dissolve the National Assembly. That's the view of Lawson Naidoo from the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution. After a failed attempt to pass a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma, DA Leader Mmusi Maimane is expected to propose a motion to dissolve Parliament. In order to do so and in effect call for an early election, the majority of MPs

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2:13

Hearing impaired senior citizen dies in botched...

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A hearing-impaired senior citizen has been killed after an attempted hijacking on Saturday morning in Phoenix, north of Durban. The man, believed to to have been suffering from a stroke, was on his way to a fishing trip when he and the driver of the vehicle were allegedly approached by three armed suspects. Director of Special Operations at KZN VIP Securities - Glen Naidoo says he believes the suspects misunderstood the victim's hand motions and then attacked

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1:17

No major disruptions at King Shaka Intl Airport in...

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2017/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - King Shaka International Airport has urged travellers to keep their baggage with them to avoid unnecessary bomb scares. The police bomb squad was deployed to the airport last night after security guards discovered an unattended bag at a check-in counter. King Shaka International Airport Corporate Affairs Manager, Colin Naidoo says the area was cordoned off for a while but there were no major service disruptions. He says, all operations have returned to

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2:17

India kicks off week-long celebrations to mark 70th...

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2017/08/11

India has kicked off week-long celebrations worldwide to mark its independence 70 years ago. But political acrimony overshadowed Mahatma Gandhi's stirring call to the British to Quit India which inspired similar demands for freedom from colonial rule and apartheid in Asia and Africa. Our New Delhi Correspondent Rana Senn compiled this report...........

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1:22

Three suspects shot and nabbed in foiled Umhlanga...

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2017/08/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A suspect, who allegedly broke into a home in uMhlanga, north of Durban, in the early hours of yesterday morning, has been shot in the leg by an occupant of the home who was awoken by sounds in the house. It is believed that a second suspect tried to carry the injured suspect over the fence but was unable to lift him up over the wall. According to police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele, the injured suspect will be charged once he has received medical

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2:17

Leaders and social media gurus to meet as Accidental...

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2017/08/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - AccidentalMuslims.com will be hosting their meeting in Durban on the 25th of August 2017. AccidentalMuslims.com is a movement that showcases muslim leaders in their field or career to inspire the youth to live with a purpose. The first-time gathering by the movement has been scheduled following the increase in what it calls "negative and unproductive media". Spokesperson Nazeer Jamal says he hopes this initiative will bring about a positive change to social

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2:46

Newsbreak Techno Touch - Maintain App helps report...

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2017/08/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Durban-based IT solutions company Wisolve is back on the development trail, with the announcement of their brand new "Maintain App". The mobile application - set to be released towards the latter part of the year - will allow those who live in residential buildings to report issues regarding maintenance to landlords or management. The idea is that a resident can now log a problem in their apartment/building in real-time, without the hassle of having to contact

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2:57

Newsbreak GreenScene - Whale migration goes BIG in...

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2017/08/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Whale migration season is in full swing- and will likely continue until November on South Africa's coast. But this week the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board spent two hours freeing an eight metre whale from the shark nets in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Whale migration is a period when the whales swim away from the freezing Antartic ocean to mate. And they usually end up in South Africa by June! In this weeks Green Scene Sharks Board's Mike Anderson-Reade

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