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SABC News and Current Affairs — A second straight election defeat for Rahul Gandhi has raised doubts about his leadership as India's main opposition leader. The drubbing has also debilitated his Nehru-Gandhi dynasty which ruled India for 65 years but is now on the verge of extinction in the face of a savage tide of Hindu resurgence. Rana Senn reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Lawyers of Public Enterprise Minister Pravin Gordhan will today proceed to court to issue its review papers against the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report which found Gordhan guilty of improper conduct by granting former SARS deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay early retirement in 2010. Section 6 of the public protector a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Mistakes and negligence are bound to occur in a hospital that is severely short staffed. That's according to Ela Gandhi - the acting chairperson of the board at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, north of Durban. Her comments come after a partially decomposed body was found in the ceiling of the hospital last Frid...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With just days to go before Tottenham take on Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League final - Spurs supporters are in a confident mood ahead of the epic clash. Tottanham haven't won the "trophy with the big ears" in their long history and with a fully fit squad, fans say the sky is the limit. Spurs have been a mixed bag this sea...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The trial of Limpopo businessman, Rameez Patel, who's accused of orchestrating the murder of his mother, is set to start on the 24th of March next year. Patel appeared briefly in the Polokwane High Court today. He is accused of ordering a hit on his 51-year old mother, Mahajeen Banu-Patel, in 2017. The Polokwane Magsitrate's C...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Three of the four suspects believed to be involved in the killing of two Durban Metro Police officers are expected to appear at the Verulam Magistrates court today. The fourth suspect will not attend court proceedings today due to him being hospitalized. The suspect was injured in a shootout with police during his arrest. The a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - An armed response security guard has been shot dead on Buckingham Road at Bonela in Durban. It's alleged the victim had been responding to a call-out in the area this morning when a group of suspects shot him, stole his service firearm and then fled the scene. The victim, believed to be in his 40's, was pronounced dead on the s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A father has been shot and killed outside his home on West Road at Overport in Durban this morning. It's alleged the victim, believed to be in his late 50's, returned home from his early morning prayer at the mosque and was on his way to work when he was shot by unknown gunmen. Police say the motive for the shooting is unknown...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Newsbreak Talk's Taresh is joined by Democracy Development Program (DDP) Programmes Officer Brian Mhlongo for a robust discussion on the Presidential Inauguration 2019...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Durbanites have added their voice to global calls by animal rights activists to end the Yulin Dog Meat Festival. The annual 10-day event, set to take place in June, sees the slaughtering of thousands of dogs under inhumane conditions, for human consumption. Animal rights activists and pet owners from around the globe have for years been calling on China to put an en...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Inspired by the the lack of social cohesion during the apartheid era-the book "Martha: the life and times of a domestic worker" was created. It canvasses the life and times of a woman going by the generic name of "Martha." The book looks at the serious emotional traumas and physical hardships suffered by Martha who was forced -...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political analyst, Imraan Buccus has questioned the timing of Public Protector Busi Mkhwebane's report finding Pravin Gordhan guilty of improper conduct by granting former SARS deputy commissioner Ivan Pillay early retirement in 2010. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew charges linked to the pension payout against...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are gathering statements from hospital members after a partially decomposed body was found in the ceiling of the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, in Phoenix, north of Durban. It is believed that a hospital member found the body on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says they are still awaiting the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Buying and selling may have been made easier with the onset of social media advertising, but it is not without danger - as a few residents in Chatsworth, south of Durban discovered over the last few weeks. Police have noticed an increase in armed robberies involving motor vehicles being sold online. Cluster Communications Officer...

SABC News and Current Affairs — A special meditation webcast will be held between India and South Africa at the Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre, south of Durban tomorrow. Interview with Arnand Makan

SABC News and Current Affairs — India Correspondent Neha Poonia provides an overview of the counting process in india's general election so far.

SABC News and Current Affairs — This is a podcast of the programme hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi on alternate therapy and wellness. This programme was broadcast on 19 May 2019.

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Talk's Taresh Harreeparshad broadcasts LIVE from the Inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The President taking office is being punted as a "new dawn". What does this mean for YOU? Listen to this talkshow and talk to us on social media. We would love to hear what you have to say.

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo broadcast LIVE from Loftus Stadium at the #SAInauguration19 where President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken his oath in office as the President of the Republic of South Africa

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo speak to guests and Ministers at this historic inauguration - PJ Powers, Lindiwe Zulu, and Tokyo Sexwale

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo are based at our satellite studio at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria.

SABC News and Current Affairs — As President elect Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his inauguration tomorrow, some of his biggest supporters in Durban have words of wisdom for his presidency. Prabashini Moodley visited the Manor Gardens Primary School in the city to ask grade two learners, what decisions they would take had they been president for the day...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hundreds of people have been left without water since Tuesday in parts of Phoenix, north of Durban. A Clayfield resident, Marla Govender, says she has had to dig deep in her pockets to purchase bottled water to sustain her family. Govender says routine maintenance to water facilities is acceptable, however municipality should s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - After serving government for over 25-years - Dr Ismail Vadi is parting ways and hanging up his coat as the MEC for roads and transport in Gauteng. Dr Vadi called it a day earlier this week, but will still be part of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and the African National Congress. Dr Vadi was elected as an ANC Member of Parliame...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Shallcross Community Policing Forum - south of Durban have taken the initiative upon themselves to repair the several potholes around the area that has been causing major damage to residents vehicles. Chairman of the CPF Mahendra Lillkant says these repairs are temporary and are being done because the eThekwini Municipality...