Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Twenty-three families have been left destitute after a fire ravaged their homes at Sim Place informal settlement in Effingham, north of Durban. According to the spokesperson of Greenwood Park Community Police Forum, Kavir Ramchunder - the fire broke out yesterday afternoon. The CPF has joined forces to collect clothing, blanket...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two people have been killed in an accident involving a light motor vehicle and a bus on the corner of Umbilo and Hillier Road in Durban. The two occupants in motor vehicle were declared dead on scene. A further twenty passengers travelling on the bus suffered minor injuries and were treated on the scene before being taken to va...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The age-old questions of how the universe formed or how the first star came about may get revealed soon. A group of University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) astronomy students are on a journey to mapping the formation of the first stars. The group of students along with their professor recently returned from an expedition to Marion...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Children being exposed to drugs and alcohol abuse comes under the spotlight as the country observes National Child Protection Week. While outside drug and alcohol influences are often to blame, in some cases the problem lies within the home. That's according to Operations Manager of Childline KwaZulu-Natal, Adeshini Naicker. Sh...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Nepal has promised to revamp its rules after 11 deaths on Mount Everest. It issued a record number of climbing permits this year and veterans blamed the carnage on the world's tallest mountain on unruly pileups by rookie mountaineers who seemed only too eager to kill themselves to reach the top. Our South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn with this report.....

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A nineteen-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court tomorrow after he allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old learner to death. Two other pupils were also stabbed in the incident yesterday afternoon outside the Forest High School at Turffontein, in Johannesburg. Gauteng Police Spokesperson, Captain...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A truck driver and his conductor have been critically injured in a shooting on the N2 near Chatsworth, south of Durban. Both men were travelling on the route when the shooting took place. The men fled the truck and landed on the roadway. The motive of the shooting is still unknown at this stage. Rescue Care Operations Manager -...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An 18-year-old learner has been stabbed to death outside Forest High School, in Forest Hill, south of Johannesburg. Two other learners were also stabbed during the incident yesterday and are in a stable condition at hospital. The events leading up to the stabbings are unknown. Gauteng Police Spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's been five days since Durban businesswoman Sandra Moonsamy has been missing. The 44-year-old was kidnapped from Pinetown, west of Durban on Thursday night. Moonsamy was driving along the M13 towards Durban when she was allegedly stopped by two vehicles and then kidnapped. Her black Range Rover was found with numerous bulle...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two men have been arrested following the murder of an off-duty Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officer. Twenty-eight year old, Mduduzo Makhanya was repeatedly stabbed at Everest Heights in Verulam, north of Durban two weeks ago. It's believed that Makhanya was killed after he intervened in an argument between a property owner...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A group of teens is set to make aviation history when they plan to fly a light aircraft from Cape Town to Cairo in Egypt. The group of 20 are all set to fly over 10,000 kilometres next month in a plane they have assembled themselves. The aim of this voyage is to share knowledge with other young people on the advancement of avia...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Four children have burnt to death after their house was razed to the ground in a fire last night at Hillcrest in the outer west suburbs of Durban. It's understood the children - two boys and two girls aged between one and seven years old, were left alone in the house when the room they were sleeping in caught fire. The cause of...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Former apartheid police officer Joao Rodrigues' application for a permanent stay of prosecution has been dismissed. Judgement was delivered at the Johannesburg High Court today. Rodrigues, who did not attend court proceedings today, is accused of the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol in 1971. Rodrigues' arguement fo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Anticipation is building in Durban as temperatures drop, leading to a positive sardine presence on the province's coastlines. This according to the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board. They say that the annual sardine run has now reached Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape. Reports indicate that large sardine shoals have been spotted between...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Newly appointed minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia de Lille, says she is focussed on serving the people of the country and wont be bogged down by her critics. Following President Ramaphosa's surprise move including her in his cabinet, there has been widespread criticism that she sold out those who had voted f...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 28-year-old unintentional internet sensation Keegan Reddy died on Saturday night in a house fire, in Seatides, La Mercy, north of Durban. You may remember him as Keegan from the notorious "warrapen keegan" video that went viral a few years ago. Chairperson of the local non-profit Community Emergency Response Team or CERT, Nazir Sa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Hundreds of Durbanites converged at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium for a mass iftaar - the traditional breaking of fast at sunset observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadaan. The event, a first of its kind for Durban, has been held to foster the spirit of unity, peace and understanding. Similar interfaith events have bee...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is continuing to investigate allegations of bulling that led to the suicide of a 15-year-old school girl in Phoenix, north of Durban. Department spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, says new information is being examined to ensure that all allegations are being investigated. He says that the depar...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Popular social media star Natashia Portrag best know as "Bash with Tash" shares her story about being bullied for years. She's turned this into empowerment programmes for school children...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This past Saturday, Newsbreak Talk facilitated a post-election dialogue with politicians at the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - One person has died after a ski boat he was on overturned this morning at the Mtunzini beach on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. Two other crew members were injured and trapped at the vessel out at the sea. It's understood that the boat capsized about 1km off-shore. The cause of the accident is suspected to be a mechanic fault. I...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Thousands of people are expected to be part of the Palestine solidarity protest that will be taking place at the Johannesburg City Council. The purpose of the march is to demand the immediate implementation of renaming Sandton drive after Palestinian icon, Leila Khaled. This comes after In 2018 the Johannesburg City Council ado...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hundreds of Inkatha Freedom Party Youth Brigade members are marching to the eThekwini Municipality offices, in Durban today, demanding Mayor Zandile Gumede step down. The march began earlier this morning at King Dinuzulu Park. The Brigade argues that her bail conditions prevent her from fully executing her responsibilities as a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police have launched a massive search for a businesswoman was kidnapped yesterday evening in Pinetown, west of Durban. It's believed 44-year-old, Sandra Moonsamy was kidnapped from her black Range Rover after being forced off the road. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says in addition to the kidnapping case...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Aspiring young authors are being encouraged to flourish their creative minds by writing short stories that could possibly be published in a book. Literary organisation - The Durban Review is calling for children to submit short stories based on the theme, "Africa Magic". The stories can be written in any of the official langua...