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SABC News and Current Affairs — The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says police officers are allowed to carry their service pistols when entering any building in South Africa - as long as they have the appropriate permit on them. This comes after a police officer who was attending a divorce matter at the Durban Magistrate's Court, shot dead his estranged wife during court proc...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Manchester City totally outclassed West Ham over the weekend to maintain their unbeaten start and lead atop the table. There were also big wins for unbeaten Liverpool and Tottenham, who put Chelsea to the sword at Wembley. Meanwhile, the Champions League returns tonight, with a number of high profile games to look forward to. I...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A group of descendants of Indian indentured labourers have appealed to SAPS in Phoenix, north of Durban to open an inquiry into the alleged murder of Selvan Guruvadu and others during the 1913 Natal Strike. The strike involved Indian mineworkers and those on the sugar plantations, bringing the economy of the then Natal to a com...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a resurgence of violence in northern Mozambique, 12 people have been killed in a suspected militant attack, with thousands of villagers fleeing the area into neighbouring Tanzania. Officials in the Cabo Delgado province say the attackers set fire to houses and used knives to kill women and children. This is the third such in...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says three women die at the hands of their partners every day in South Africa. The theme for this year's 16 Days of Activism campaign is #HearMeToo. It encourages women to share their stories in order to raise awareness on gender based violence. The theme ties in with the globa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This Sunday on Newsbreak Talk we pick up a conversation that had us all shocked: gripping testimony from regular women about the harassment they face in their homes. As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children begins - we ask when will the oppression end?

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Only three per cent of South Africans earn what is described as a decent living wage of seven-thousand Rand. This is according to advocacy organisation called Studies in Poverty and Inequality Institute. They have launched the "Decent Living Standard Study", detailing an increase in the number of people struggling to make ends...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Latest statistics show that about 45 motor vehicles are hijacked in South Africa daily. It's reported that vehicle hijacking is fast becoming a business as criminals target victims in the vicinity of shopping centres and in some instances rob the victims in their driveways. This morning we were joined on the line by Internation...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This November, the story of the 1860 Indentured Indian Labourers touched many a sentimental chord - during the 158th year since the arrival of Indians to South Africa. Tracking this journey for several decades has been author and historian Dr Juggie Pather. His books entitled "Clairwood: the untold story" and "Children of...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Tributes are pouring in following the death of human rights and religious activist Paddy Kearney. He died in hospital, aged 76. Kearney, who was the founding director of Diakonia Council of Churches, played a significant role in the fight for freedom, peace and democracy in South Africa. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim asked Gandhi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A high-level discussion will be undertaken in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse in regards to the amendment of the 2008 Act. This follows the recent court ruling allowing the home use of marijuana in the country. But the judgement has to be passed by Parliament and go through the Constitutional Court, which could...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Are you and your insurance policy on the same page? This week long-term insurance faced a barrage of questions. On this week's edition of Newsbreak Talk, we help you understand your insurance a little more...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Looking to address the recent increase in violent crimes in Phoenix, north of Durban, a Police Ministerial Crime Summit will be held at the Stonebridge Community Hall in Phoenix on Saturday. Chairperson of the Phoenix Community Forum, Umesh Singh says he sees this summit as an opportunity to engage with the community and develop s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - An outreach initiative programme "Café Scientifique" has introduced South Africa's leading and celebrated Paediatric Neuro-Surgeon - Dr Llewellyn Padayachy - who discovered a novel diagnostic method which uses the eye as a window to the brain. The programme was brought by leading intellectual property organization - Spoor and F...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Savings Institute has warned consumers against reckless spending on Black Friday today. The institute says consumers should guard against spending money they do not have on things they do not need. South Africa has joined other countries in participating in Black Friday, the name given to the shopping day afte...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Political parties have expressed their disappointment of Ministers Bathabile Dlamini and Nomvula Mokonyane's survival in the cabinet after President Ramaphosa made the announcement yesterday. Ramaphosa has decided to appoint Mokonyane to the Environmental Affairs post, replacing the late Edna Molewa. To discuss the appointments and what it means for the country ahea...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former Director-General of National Treasury Lungisa Fuzile - has wrapped up his testimony at the State Capture Commission. Fuzile outlined how his relationship with former Finance Minister Des Van Rooyen was broken from when he joined the department. He says people were removed and replaced with those who were either suggested by the Guptas or were connected to the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Government has intensified efforts to ensure women are represented in the tourism sector in the country. The Department of Tourism has launched the "Women in Tourism - KZN Chapter" - aimed to identify power imbalances and raise awareness about the exploitation of cheap labour and drive transformation. KZN Chapter of Women in To...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Tourism businesses in KwaZulu-Natal stole the show at the 2018 Lilizela Tourism Awards held in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Dubbed the "Oscars of the Tourism Industry", ten businesses scooped awards in Durban, recognising the port cities role in efforts to showcase its beauty to the rest of the world. The awards were largely cons...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former National Treasury Director General, Lungisa Fuzile, has dropped a bombshell during his testimony at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. He has described events leading to the dismissal of former Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene. Fuzile has revealed that he was never informed by the Presidency of an intended cabinet reshuffle, which would see Nene rem...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - After scorching temperatures were experienced around the country this week - global warming experts have warned that more heat-waves are around the corner. Cape Town-based scientist in the environment and health research unit from the Medical Research Council - Dr. Caradee Wright - told Newsbreak that heat-waves will occur more...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Political, business or civil society leaders have the responsibility to respect the processes of the Commission of Enquiry into State Capture. That's according to Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution - Lawson Naidoo. Yesterday, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan concluded...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The 2018 matric examinations is drawing to a close and this festive season is one of the most stressful times for learners as they await their results. This period is usually met with a majority of learners going out partying and enjoying themselves, while others are unable to - because of stress and anxiety...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) says it's concerned by EFF leader Julius Malema's attack on journalists. Malema singled out a number of senior journalists while addressing EFF members gathered outside the State Capture Commission in Parktown, Johannesburg. This during the testimony of Public Enterprises Minist...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - A group of business women have decided to create an organisation called the "Dynamic Women International". The organisation hopes to give other women a platform to build and enhance their economic growth. "Dynamic Women International" will officially be launched at The Olive Convention Centre in Durban on Saturday. It will also offer...