Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Faith based political party Al Jama-ah will be launching their election manifesto this weekend at Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. Velu Luthuli - the daughter-in-law of chief Albert Luthuli will be the guest speaker and has also joined the party as a member of its National Executive Council. President of the party, councillor...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Automobile Association (AA) says the price of petrol is likely to increase next month while the price of diesel is expected to decrease. This is according to the unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund. The statement says international oil prices have reached a slightly higher plateau after c...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Social media has been abuzz since former Bosasa COO - Angelo Agrizzi dropped bombshells for just over a week at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Agrizzi spilled the beans on everything he knew about corruption at Bosasa and state capture. But, social media users have been reacting the most to his testimony about p...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have confirmed that land invasions have been on the increase in the Durban region. Meanwhile, Newsbreak spoke to eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer on the issue. She explains the plan by the council in eradicating crime of this nature...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Owners of vacant land in Clare Estate in Durban have been warned against a sudden spike in land invasions that has gripped the region. Yesterday, invaders tried to illegally occupy land in the area left vacant by private property owners. One of the residents in Clare Estate affected by land invasions is 73-year-old, Saraswathie...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - There are allegations that the Oval College in Durban has shut down. This after students were allegedly not allowed into the college last week. It's alleged that chaos erupted on the college premises after students and parents demanded answers from Oval management. This concerned parent - who requested to remain anonymous, says...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - To mark the 71st anniversary of the day when Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated - the Durban-based trust has launched a campaign to promote the teaching and learning of isiZulu in a bid to foster social cohesion. Gandhi - the father of modern day liberation - was gunned down on January 30th 1948 - a year after India gained...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former Bosasa COO - Angelo Agrizzi - has admitted to being a racist during his testimony before the State Capture Inquiry. This emerged after a recording was played at the Zondo Commission in which he can be heard making racist remarks and using the 'k-word'. Agrizzi also conceded that he lied when he said he was never granted an opportunity by the Sunday Times befo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - India and South Africa will now get down to business as President Ramaphosa wrapped up his first state visit to the country at the weekend to rejuvenate relations. One of the key outcomes of his landmark visit is the re-establishment of direct flights from Johannesburg to Mumbai - which was controversially suspended. Sal...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The fire which ravaged through parts of Overberg between Houw Hoek and Grabouw in the Groenlandberg mountain has been extinguished. Overberg Fire Chief, Reinard Geldenhuys has confirmed that the fire is out, but mopping up operations will continue throughout the week. He says although there are no structures or human lives lost...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Perpetrators caught illegally dumping at Silverglen in Chatsworth, south of Durban will now be hit with a hefty fine. This after toxic waste was found dumped again in Silverglen and Bulbul Drive. A law enforcement officer has since been appointed to monitor the area for illegal dumpers. Chairperson of the Silverglen Conservanc...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Technological advancement is always growing with new developments and breakthroughs happening ever so often, especially as businesses and companies look for cost effective labour methods. With artificial intelligence (AI) developing worldwide, many youth and the average worker fear that they'll be out of work because a robot, o...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former Bosasa COO - Angelo Agrizzi - has admitted to being a racist during his testimony before the State Capture Inquiry. This emerged after a recording was played at the Zondo Commission in which he can be heard making racist remarks and using the 'k-word'. Agrizzi also conceded that he lied when he said he was never granted an opportunity by the Sunday Times befo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former Bosasa COO, Angelo Agrizzi has revealed to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture how Bosasa CEO, Gavin Watson allegedly made payments of 300-thousand-rand to the then president Jacob Zuma at his Nkandla homestead. Agrizzi also implicated the former chairperson of the Jacob G Zuma Fundation, Dudu Myeni, who apparently received monthly cash payments on b...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cat owners in Durban have been cautioned against the outbreak of a disease called Panleukopenia. This is according to the "Cats of Durban" - which is an organisation formed to tackle stray animals which roam around in the port city. Panleukopenia is a highly contagious disease and any cat that falls to the disease needs to be i...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education says it's investigating the incident in which the principal of Effingham Secondary School, north of Durban is accused of inviting five men to use illegal force as a form of discipline on learners. It's alleged that the principal allowed the men to interrogate and assault learners who w...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan has been awarded under the Padma Bhushan category for distinguished service of higher order, in the field of public affairs. The Padma Awards is one of the highest civilian honours of India and its announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. Political Analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi tells...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A campaign will be launched tomorrow at the Phoenix Community Centre in Whetstone, north of Durban to promote the isiZulu language in KwaZulu-Natal. It is also the 71st death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated on the 30th of January in New Delhi in 1948. Gandhi used language as a carrier of culture and freedom...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Two people have been killed, and two others injured following an accident in Durban. Paramedics say the vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the M19 Durban-bound early yesterday. The two wounded occupants sustained moderate injuries and have been taken to a hospital. Rescue Care Spokesperson - Gareth Jamieson says that...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In this week's Newsbreak Legends series, we delve into the life of former KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Head of Operations, Mike Anderson-Reade. Mike was the voice of the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board for four decades. He was in charge of marine life and the annual sardine run, where he flew around the country monitoring sardine acti...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Firefighters are still battling the Overberg fire between Houw Hoek and Grabouw in the Groenlandberg mountain. The fire has been raging since Thursday, leading to the evacuation of two small towns. Authorities have deployed three helicopters and about 65 firefighters to battle the blaze with some assistance from local land-owne...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are searching for suspects who allegedly stabbed two elderly people with a sword and screwdriver at their home in Westville, Durban. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane is appealing to members of the community to come forward with any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects. He says the 64-year-old women was s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Registering to vote was a family affair for the Bipath family of Verulam, north of Durban. 22-year-old daughter of the family, Serisha finally decided that it was time that she registered to vote. Her sentiments were echoed by mum, Ansuree who also registered for the firs-time. The man of the house Ravine, also decided to go along...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - There continues to be widespread reaction and debate over Helen Zille's proposed tax revolt. The Western Cape Premier tweeted over the weekend that she would advocate that people withhold paying their taxes if corrupt individuals are voted into power in the upcoming elections. The DA has however distanced itself from Zille's vi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Department of Home Affairs has extended its working hours for the weekend. This to ensure that South African's have ample time to get the documents they require to register for the upcoming elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is hosting its final voter registration drive this weekend. Chairperson for Par...