Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Prabashini Moodley - Investigators from the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team - are appealing to those who may have been injured or witnessed the violence at the Moses Mabhida last weekend, to come forward. The eThekwini Municipality has estimated the cost of the damage caused by spectators at the Stadium in Durban to two-point-six million rand. Kaizer Chiefs fa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Hafsa Mkhize - Three suspects are expected to appear at the Durban Magistrates court today in connection with the Moses Mabhida violence that erupted in Durban last month. KwaZulu-Natal Police made the breakthrough yesterday afternoon. This in the aftermath of the damages caused by Kaizer Chiefs fans who went on the rampage following their team's 2-0 loss to Free...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Hafsa Mkhize - Motorists are bracing themselves for a sharp hike in fuel prices, as the national bus strike continues to hamper commuters. The Automobile Association says petrol will increase by 49 cents a litre, diesel by 60 cents a litre and illuminating by 52 cents a litre, at midnight tonight. AA spokesperson Layton Beard says contributing factors to the incr...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The arrest of three suspects, believed to be part of a hijacking syndicate operating in Phoenix, north of Durban have revealed startling information on the operations that has plagued the community for years. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram - who was part of the team that executed the bust - says the suspects...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The safety of private security personnel came under the spotlight this week after two safety response officers came under fire during a hijacking at Phoenix, north of Durban. It is believed that the two reaction officers responded to a panic alarm at a home in Lentfern, Phoenix. An alleged "look-out" for the suspects opened fire...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Various religious and political organisations have rallied around in supporting eleven families that have been left homeless following a criminal fire that swept through a block of flats in Pietermaritzburg last week. It is alleged that the Lahore Road flat caught fire when 31-year-old Nathan Rampersad set his 17-year-old girlfri...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The unresolved matter of Palestine is no less than a gaping wound in the international conflict landscape and one that the United Nations Security Council has failed to adequately address. That was the message of International Relations Special Envoy, Aziz Pahad, to the Council during a debate on the Middle East, focused on the Palestinian question. This as the UN's...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The N3 near Mooi River Toll Plaza is partially opened with diversions following violent protests last night involving truck drivers. Authorities have urged motorists drive carefully during road diversions as recovery operations are under way. Police have confirmed that a total of 23 trucks were torched and at least 18 looted....

SABC News and Current Affairs — The ANC in Tshwane and the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) are spitting fire over the DA leader, Mmusi Maimane's Mini-Mandela claims. Maimane told his supporters at his party's Freedom Day celebrations on Friday, in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria that people call him a mini-Mandela these days, and accuse him of being a sell-out. SANCO and the ANC, a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — In this week's Newsbreak Legends series, we profile the life and times of Director of Phoenix Child welfare, social worker and care taker of the Phoenix community, Aroona Chetty. She has spent all of her working life as a social worker. Chetty who is currently the director at the Phoenix Child Welfare, has always had a passion for community work and children's right...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The India-South Africa business summit has officially been launched. Addressing business delegates and other dignitaries at a gala dinner, minister of trade and industry - Rob Davies says the summit will help solidify trade agreements and deepen investment relationships between the two countries. India says it is confident that South Africa has the potential to doub...

SABC News and Current Affairs — President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed national orders on distinguished South Africans and foreign nationals at a ceremony in Pretoria. The national orders are the highest awards that South Africa bestows on those that have played a momentous role in building a free and peaceful democratic South Africa. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Renowned journalist and theatre personality Aldrin Naidu was laid to rest in Johannesburg yesterday after he lost his battle with heart disease. The young journalist, known for his bubbly personality - tried his hand at various avenues in the media industry and most recently, his play "X sê! You Ain't Seen Nuthin Yet" captivated...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Understanding history helps society understand the present a little bit better. That's according to famed historian and photo journalist Omar Badsha. The 72-year-old will be bestowed with national honours tomorrow - when the he is conferred with The Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. This honour recognises South African citiz...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A new online cooking show called "Bunnies in The Burbs" - is making waves with African celebrities, showcasing traditional African dishes while at the same time, telling age-old stories from the continent. The show is elevating everyday dining experiences with simple, affordable recipes that one can prepare at home. They h...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - After 10 years of build-up and 18 feature films, Marvel's main event is finally here. The confrontation between the Avengers and the mad titan Thanos begins worldwide today. The hype created by Marvel's latest superhero showdown "Avengers: Infinity War" is palpable and will ensure that movie-goers flock to their nearest cinema...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - For his meaningful contribution to South Africa's liberation movement- Swaminathan Gounden will wear a badge of honour with great humility. This political stalwart will be bestowed with the Order of Luthuli in Silver for his courageous push-back to apartheid oppression.

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Raped and murdered: dumped in a forest in India. The chilling story of eight year old Asifa tells of a deeper injustice. Is it political intolerance or female opression?

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - International Environmental organisation called "Saving the Wild" has accused authorities including magistrates, state prosecutors and police who are allegedly working closely with a criminal syndicate in avoiding justice in KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation alleges that law enforcement has been linked to syndicates that are get...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A newly-launched South African website dedicated to funding a couple's wedding or honeymoon, is giving the traditional gift-giving experience an overhaul. Fund the Honeymoon is a crowd-funding website that helps couples raise funds, through their own digital cash registry, by tailor-making a campaign on their website. The aim...

SABC News and Current Affairs — A 24-year-old woman accused of beating up her four-year-old daughter at Phoenix, north of Durban has been denied access to the child pending reports from a therapist assessing the child's condition. The mother, whose name has been withheld to protect the child's identity, appeared alongside her 20-year-old boyfriend at the Verulam Magistrate's Court. They were arres...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - South African secondary schools have been challenged take part in an essay competition aimed at creating awareness on the struggle fought by liberation hero - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The competition organised by the High Commission of India in Pretoria and the Consulate General of India in Durban will commemorate the 125th...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, the media industry is also mourning the death of another popular journalist and news editor, Yadhana Jadhoo who died yesterday morning while on a training course for Young African Journalists in Cairo, Egypt. 34-year-old Jadhoo was an award-winning reporter who has worked for publications like The Citizen and The Post...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Well-known local journalist Aldrin Naidu has been laid to rest earlier this morning following a short illness. Naidu spent more than two weeks in hospital and underwent heart surgery to remove clots around his heart. 48-year-old Naidu who passed away on Wednesday, is survived by his wife Naz and daughter La'mia Ruby Naidu. Naidu'...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Defiant Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille says she will continue to fight to clear her reputation. In an interview with Newsbreak, she says she has just received a letter from the party requesting submissions on why she should remain in her position, after she lost a motion of no confidence by the party caucus in the council yesterday. She says she will respond, how...