Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - KwaZulu-Natal Police are investigating a case of arson, after a suspicious device was triggered off at the Gateway Shopping complex, in Umhlanga - north of Durban yesterday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala - the parcel which was attached to a cell-phone, went off in the men's clothing department at...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Media services provider Netflix plans to rule the world and this vision will take flight today, with the release of its first original Indian TV series - Sacred Games. The streaming service also hopes the crime drama, that's reminiscent of American series Narcos, will also put it ahead of rival Amazon Prime in a market of one billion potential viewers. Our South Asi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - A 36-year-old was arrested for the possession of drugs to the value of six-hundred thousand rand in a flat in Durban earlier this week. According to Provincial police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala, the suspect was in the process of packaging the drugs for distribution when he was arrested. Upon further investigation it was found that the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — There has been a massive increase in the demand for coffee production in South Africa, as millions of people throughout the country begin their day with a cuppa. The South African Tea and Coffee Industry has reported growth - with consumption of coffee beans increasing from around 30-thousand tons in 2012/13 to 36-thousand tons in 2015/16. Meanwhile, in a bid to und...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - This year's instalment of the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) fair promises to be like no other. The Serendipity Travel ABH Chatsworth Fair - now in its thirtieth year will take place later this month in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Two of Bollywood's well known playback singers are expected to perform at the fundraising initiative and f...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Hosted by Salma Patel, Produced by Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Malema has done it again - This time outside the Newcastle Magistrate's Court in KZN where he faces charges of incitement. Is he drawing the race card, again, to enable open dialogue or just to distract from the legal charges he faces? Guests: Mr Mike Morris from the Institute of Race Relations; Youth Acti...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Hosted by Salma Patel and Produced by Rachel Vadi - On Newsbreak Talk we revisit the harsh reality of the Durban Group Areas Proclamations - Tune in for tales of torture and triumph of people from Magazine Barracks, Railway Barracks, Cato Manor, Greyville, TinTown and other areas. Studio Guests are activist and historian, Kiru Naidoo and struggle veteran Swaminathan...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - One person has been killed and two others seriously injured following a shooting, during a family dispute in Chatsworth, south of Durban, last night. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says one person has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. Captain Gwala says firearm users need to be more responsible in dischargi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Magashni Mottian - Residents of the Lansdowne Complex in Austerville, Wentworth are in dire straights and fear for their safety due to poorly constructed homes - that they say are on the brink of collapse. Residents claim that their homes are infested with rats and remained concerned about the spread of disease. Chairperson of the Community Policing F...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal south coast is unique in many ways through South Africa's heritage - including its warm sunshine, family gatherings and the charm of seaside resorts. It is described as the jewel of the province, synonymous with tourist attractions - boasting the highest number of sardine activity on its coastline over the years. It...

SABC News and Current Affairs — SASSA workers are expected to report for work today after reaching an agreement with their employer to give negotiations another chance. Social Development Minister Suzan Shabangu had approached the Labour Court in Johannesburg to seek an interdict against the striking workers. However, the court struck the matter of the roll after parties agreed to re-open negotiat...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - With the launch of the "Green Rooftop Campaign" - The KwaZulu-Natal Department Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is taking full advantage of the provinces sunshine all year round. The campaign which was launched yesterday, saw the installation of solar panels being mounted at the department's offices in Mayvi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Concerns about the recent increase in the number of teenagers committing suicide in Phoenix, north of Durban - a group of community activist met last night to discuss means and ways to address this growing pandemic. Spearheaded by KZN VIP's Glen Naidoo, who has mapped a plan of action, which was unanimously accepted by all. Naidoo says u...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Economists are warning of the impact that the recent fuel price hikes will have on consumers and businesses. The price of petrol and diesel have gone up by around 26 cents-a-litre, paraffin by 22 cents-a-litre and LP-Gas by 37 cents-a-kilogramme. This is the fifth time that prices have increased since the beginning of the year. Economis...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - The Chatsworth community will be in mourning today, as they lay to rest 18-year-old Nikyle Singh. Singh was killed in an accident on the Higginson Highway, in the area, south of Durban on Sunday morning. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says, the vehicle was travelling along the Highway when the driver lost control and ve...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Hafsa Mkhize - The province of KwaZulu-Natal is expected to inject close to 150 million rand into the economy on the Vodacom Durban July weekend. That's according to Durban Tourism's senior marketing and communications manager Sbu Zondi. A bumper crowd of fifty thousand people are expected to descend on the Greyville Racecourse this weekend for the annu...

SABC News and Current Affairs — As the price of fuel increased at midnight, motorists have expressed mixed feelings about the latest price hike. Prices at the pumps have increased four times since the beginning of the year. The price of petrol and diesel increased by around 26 cents a litre, paraffin by 22 cents a litre and LP-Gas by 37 cents a kilogram. Most motorists say they are not willing to...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Newly formed organisation - People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increase (PAPPI) has given government an ultimatum to respond to its demands or face a national shutdown. Yesterday, many South Africans heeded the organisation's call to bring busy roads to a standstill in protest against the latest fuel hikes. National Convenor of PA...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - As part of the Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations, bikers from across South Africa will ride for charity to mark Mandela Day later this month. "Bikers for Mandela Day", in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will rally in aid of "Keep a Girl Child in School". The mass rallies will take place in Cape Town and Johannesbu...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Five people have been beaten to death by a mob in India's western Maharashtra state on suspicions they were child abductors. Police arrested 23 people for the weekend assault, the eighth in as many days. The government is yet to take act against toxic content on social media where trolls are followed by many of the country's top leaders. Rana Senn reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The SA Weather Service has issued a warning that a strong cold front is making its way through the country. KwaZulu-Natal Authorities are on high alert as residents brace themselves for the cold conditions. Snowfall as well as strong winds are expected across the country for the rest of today and tomorrow. The South African Weather Serv...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Government has been urged to intervene in the priority given to missing persons being reported at various police stations around the country. This is according to a Special Violence researcher at Wits University, Lisa Vetton - who says that existing structures dealing with missing persons are not dealt with effectively by police. Mean...

SABC News and Current Affairs — When the question of South Africa's best Indian footballer arises, the name that comes up most often is Daya Maistry. The 70-year-old Westville resident was a respected defender in the 70's, representing Berea FC during the club's heyday. Maistry was a strong presence in Berea's defence and his quality saw him pick up the Federation Professional League's (FPL) playe...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim and Tashlan Naidoo - With the petrol price soaring to all-time highs, People Against Petrol Price Increase (PAPPI) members will this morning be staging a protest against future escalations. Petrol is expected to increase again by up to 30 cents later this week, taking it above a record 16 Rand a litre. Motorists part of PAPPI are expect...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - The recent spate of racial incidents and inflammatory comments in the public domain has prompted a youth activist to hold a meeting with spiritual leaders and youth to discuss ways forward in terms of social cohesion. The meeting was held at the Saiva Sithantha Sungum memorial hall in Durban at the weekend. According to youth activist...