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SABC News and Current Affairs — Somali nationals, operating spaza shops across Gauteng, are adamant that they are NOT selling fake products at any of their stores. This was heard during an inquiry into allegations of the sale of fake and expired goods at shops operated by foreign nationals. The probe is hosted by the South African Human Rights Commission. The allegations led to incidents of lootin...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Meanwhile, the community of Phoenix, north of Durban, is shocked at the confirmation that the body found at Longbury Drive is in fact that of nine year old Miguel Louw. This confirmation comes on the back of the release of the Crime Stats which have shown a drop in murder at Phoenix - where Louw's body was found - and an...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - It's confirmed. The decaying body of a boy found at Phoenix, north of Durban is Miguel Louw. The nine-year-old boy was reported missing since July 17th. The body was found by police and security guards‚ who were in pursuit of suspects who had robbed a salon at Phoenix on Monday last week. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperso...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - To focus on books this morning: What happens when an ideal life is shattered by betrayal. That's the idea behind Author Raashida Khan's new novel, Mirror Cracked. The Durban-born author will launch her new novel at the "South Africa in the making Exhibition" at the Moses Mabhida Stadium at the weekend. Mirror Cracked has...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Guild of Actors will be going to parliament TODAY to lobby government to effect changes to a law which dates back to 1967.The aim of this move is to ensure that actors can have a legal right to claim residual income from their work in television and film. Chairperson of the South African Guild of Actors Jack D...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal's most glamorous red carpet events will brace the shores of Durban this month. The Africa Fashion Exchange 2018 brings fashion designers from all over the country - showcasing the most exquisite fashion from high end designers. Upcoming designers have been encouraged to participate in the three day event to be hel...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - For many people, sending a message on Whatsapp with an emoji or even writing an email or text is very simple. But, what about people who are partially sighted or visually impaired. Blind SA - the non-profit organisation - has launched a new campaign called #GiveWordsWings to focus on the ability rather than the disabilit...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - A survey has shown that coal transition in South Africa, both coal mining and coal-fired electricity, is in a state of crisis. The survey which was carried out by the University of Cape Town's Energy Research Centre indicates that new rising input costs and energy insecurity have made coal increasingly less competitive for ele...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran, Blood, bullets and bodies have become a way of life for many South Africans... That's according to anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee who was reposnding to the increase in the Crime Statistics - release by Police Minister Bheki Cele. Murder has increased by six-point-nine percent, or about one thousand-300 cases, to more than...

SABC News and Current Affairs — ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has rubbished reports that there are plans by some party officials to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. Its reported that Magashule attended a secret meeting at a hotel in Durban, with former President Jacob Zuma, former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, ANC Women's League Secretary General Meokgo Matuba and KwaZulu...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Community members in Phoenix, north of Durban have been urged to report all criminal activities to their local police stations. Phoenix Crisis Centre chairperson, Moulana Mohammed Tariq has reacted to the release of the latest crime statistics. Tariq says the involvement of community activists contributed immensely in the fight...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - National Freedom Party (NFP) Member of Parliament, Ahmed Shaik Emam has questioned the latest crime stats and government's ability to implement laws that would eradicate the many social ills that has gripped South Africa. Eman explains...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - The UN Secretary-General has appealed directly to Iran, Russia and Turkey to spare no effort to find a solution that protects civilians in Syria's Idlib Province. The region is regarded as the last major rebel stronghold in the war-torn country. The UN has consistently warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe if a Russian back...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society says that deafness is the third most common disability in the world. September is the International Month for Deaf People. Social work supervisor, Elaine Govender says they have noticed a rise in the number of people becoming deaf in South Africa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Institute of Security Studies (ISS) says various social ills contributed to the 6.9% increase in murders revealed in the 2017/2018 crime statistics yesterday. This means that 20,336 people were murdered in the past year. That's 1,300 more people than the previous report. Close to 20% of the murders reported have been agains...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban-based IT solutions company Wisolve is back on the development trail, with the announcement of their upcoming "Academya" mobile app. The company has been known to cater for the youth of South Africa, especially students and has created the official Durban University of Technology app among others. With Academya, secondary...

SABC News and Current Affairs — (Broadcast Date: 01 Sept 2018) Arbour Week springs into full bloom this September. Making it the perfect time to pay attention to your backyard garden. From dhania to madumbies: growing your own produce has become major food for thought. Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi

SABC News and Current Affairs — The President's Thuma Mina campaign sought to inspire a nation- but has it made a difference in local communities? President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Chatsworth this weekend. In a time of poor economic performance and heightened community crime is the Thuma Mina movement making lives better? Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi.

SABC News and Current Affairs — How relevant are Indian languages in modern South Africa? This edition of Newsbreak Talk reflects on the heritage of Indian languages. Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi.

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The sharing of unconfirmed videos on social media depicting cases of child kidnappings and abduction is causing major problems for the South African Police Service. Police Spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo, says that since these postings have started going viral, they have been trying to confirm the truth. In part two of this New...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A New York City subway station has reopened for the first time since it was destroyed 17 years ago in the 11th September 2001 terrorist attack in the Unted States of America...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has implemented Emergency Medical Service Regulations for private ambulance operators. Under the new regulations, all emergency service operators would have until the end of this month to submit applications to the department for assessment of their services. KZN Health MEC - Dr Sibongisen...

SABC News and Current Affairs — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for technological innovation to be made available to developing countries. This comes as thousands of delegates at the ITU Telecom World Conference and Exhibition in Durban will be discussing the benefits and challenges associated with the next generation of ITC innovation - 5-G. Experts say it will revolutionise the world. But d...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Two Durban-born dancers have jived their way to the heart of Bollywood mega-star, Madhuri Dixit. The dancers, Sashin Kandhai and Logasen Moodley left Dixit in awe when they appeared on the international dance show dance, 'Dance Deewane' over the weekend. The talented performers have been chosen to represent South Africa on the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The "Heart and Stroke Foundation" South Africa says 225 people are killed by heart disease everyday. September is National Heart Awareness month in South Africa and the Heart & Stroke Foundation aims to educate people about heart health care. In this weeks Medical Monitor, health promotions manager at the "Heart and Stroke Foun...