Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — DNA evidence has come under the spotlight in the state's case in a triple murder trial at the Durban High Court. 47-year-old Colin Pillay is pleading not guilty to the murders of his alleged lover and her two daughters. The bloodied bodies of Jane Govindasamy and her daughters - Denisha and Rackelle - were discovered in the Phoenix flat, north of Durban, in Septembe...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Judge Navanethem Pillay believes that the fight for gender equality in South Africa has made significant progress 25 years into democracy. August represents Women's Month and this year's annual commemoration will be held under the theme: "25 Years of Democracy: Growing S...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's right wing Hindu government has broken up Kashmir in two and stripped the state of its special status. The steps came as thousands including tourists fled the region, while local leaders were arrested and troops flooded the disputed territory. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has failed to take a decision about the fate of eThekwini Mayor - Zandile Gumede. The party held a provincial executive committee meeting to discuss the outcome of the report which looked at whether Gumede should continue as mayor or not. The embattled mayor has been on leave for the past two months on...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Becoming the parent of a new baby is both a life-altering gift and an immense responsibility. This week, countries around the world are celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. The theme for this year is "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding." The week, which ends tomorrow, is meant to raise awareness about breastfeeding and jus...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - India has revoked the special status of Kashmir in a bid to fully integrate its only Muslim-majority region with the rest of the country, the most far-reaching political move on the troubled Himalayan territory in nearly seven decades. Warjets have been roaring in the skies and Delhi has sounded a nationwide alert against Hindu-M...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - Durban University of Technology EFF student command embarked on a peaceful march today. The student command is calling for justice for Mlungisi Madonsela. Madonsela was shot dead allegedly by a security guard at the university during a student protest earlier last year. Students are also calling for the university to take res...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - The magistrate in the hate speech case of businessman Adam Catzavelos has recused himself over conflict of interest. It appears Magistrate Naren Sewnarain worked for Catsevalos's lawyer some 10 years ago. Catzavelos faces a charge of crimen injuria after he allegedly made racial comments while on holiday in Europe in August l...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The man accused of murdering three women in Phoenix north of Durban is appearing at the Durban High court today. Collin Pillay is alleged to have been involved in the murder of the 44-year-old Jane Govindsamy, and her daughters Denisha and Rackelle. Pillay was allegedly involved in an extramarital affair with Govindsamy. Our...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The case against a thirty-seven year old man accused of murdering an elderly Umkomaas couple has been postponed to the 12 of August for a formal bail application. The bodies of 78-year-old Sathiaseelan Pillay, and his 73-year-old wife, Chinnama Pillay were both found in pools of blood in their Willowgreen home. The suspect- w...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Residents from Shallcross south of Durban who have experienced water disruptions are being assured that the situation will be resolved as soon as possible. This follows several complaints by the community- some of whom have gone long periods without water since last week Thursday. Ward 71 councillor Previn Vedan says that wate...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini municipality is clamping down on illegal scrap-yards, electricity and water connections. This follows the closing down of two illegal scrapyards at Isipingo, south of Durban last week. Municipal spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela says the programme forms part of its wider regeneration drive, targeting hazardous build...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Rachel Vadi - Highlighting selfless volunteerism, local NGO, The Phoenix Network Forum will be hosting the 13th annual Phoenix Woman of the Year recognition award as part of its Woman's Day celebration. Chairperson of the Phoenix Network Forum, Sharleen Pillay says the event has grown over the years and proved to be extremely successful in enc...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - We profile the late Kasturbai "Kasturba" Mohandas Gandhi. This Indian political activist was the wife of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. She was born on 11 April 1869 and was involved in the Indian Independence Movement in British-ruled India. Gandhi passed away on 22 February 1944. This Women's Month Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel sa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A journey tracing the stories of several female anti-apartheid struggle icons is expected at the Remembering Women of Fortitude event this weekend in Bloemfontein. Event organisers - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, together with the Sophie and Henry De Bruyn Foundation - will include the launch of two publications on the life o...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - She has many titles pinned to her opulent Kanjivaram sarees. Educator, radio presenter and producer, cultural and linguistic activist but the legendary Mala Lutchmanan is set to receive an international award for her role in the promotion of the Tamil language through radio. Lutchmanan will receive the award at a ceremony whic...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Ravi Pillay says the province is commited to supporting and uplifting women. Speaking to Newsbreak, Pillay explains how men AND women can work together towards an empowered and balanced future......

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Discrepancies between rural and urban scholar transportation has come under the spot light with the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu Natal raising concerns about government paying for scholar transport in rural areas. DA KZN Spokesperson on Transport, Sharon Hoosen has proposed that all learners be compensated if they are travellin...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - Police in Gauteng says those responsible for yesterday's riots will be found and arrested. Hawkers pelted police vehicles with stones in the Johannesburg CBD yesterday afternoon as police prepared to raid the hawkers' stalls for counterfeit goods. Law enforcement officials were forced to retreat. Gauteng Police Spokesperson C...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Aryan Benevolent Home Council (ABH) at Chatsworth south of Durban is hosting an open day tomorrow as it prepares to host free tuition for learners from grade 6 to 12. Physics, accounting, mathematics and life sciences are the main focus areas for the tuition which will take place on weekdays from four to five-thirty in the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - One suspect has been arrested following the murder of an elderly couple during an alleged house robbery in Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. KZN Police Spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says a 78-year old man and 74-year old woman were both found murdered in their home in Willow Glen area last night....

SABC News and Current Affairs — Its the arts and culture wrap - with Guru Satha Munian....

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - "Low life" or "stance" is a major trend amongst car enthusiasts around the country who modify their suspensions, usually making it as low as possible. Even though it is sort of a culture nowadays- the National road traffic act stipulates that it is infact against the law. Your car license disk will be taken away and you will h...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police in KwaZulu-Natal are clamping down on crime, illegal businesses, counterfeit goods and vagrants in the province. The South African Police Services together with the Durban Metro Police are conducting a series of raids as part of an intelligence driven operation that will rid the city of crime. Durban Metro Police spokes...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two suspects have been arrested following the recent rock throwing incidents on the M4 freeway in Durban. In the first incident, a man was travelling with his family on the southbound lane near Umhlanga, north of Durban this week when suspects allegedly threw a rock at his vehicle. In a separate incident, a 54-year-old woman...