Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — Foreign Ministers from 21 member countries of the Indian Ocean Rim Association are meeting in Durban to discuss, among other things, economic opportunities associated with the ocean. South Africa's deputy director general in the Department of International Relations and Cooperation - Anil Sooklal - says the members states include counries from Africa, the Middle Eas...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The flash floods and storms that swept through KwaZulu-Natal this week has claimed the life of a yet another victim. 55- year old Vicky Govender, a paramedic with ER24 succumbed to injuries that he sustained in a serious collision on Tuesday along the N2 in Durban. Govender, from Merebank, south of Durban died in the early hours...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) is urging citizens to engage with presidential hopefuls ahead of the national elective conference in December. This as the organisation is to meet with Deputy President of South Africa and ANC Presidential candidate - Cyril Ramaphosa this Sunday at the Westville Civic Centre, west of...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Several Diwali festivals are being held countrywide ahead of the religious celebration next week. Lotus FM will be part of the Durban Diwali Festival this weekend at the Old Drive-inn site. The celebrations form a unique part of the cultural tapestry of the country, encouraging social co-hesion and a better understanding of cultures. The North Coast Diwali Celebrati...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Legal expert Saber Ahmed Jhazbhay says it is welcomed that the tax payers money will not be used for this judicial process- because President Jacob will have to pay costs for his legal counsel...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Human rights legal expert Saber Ahmed Jhazbhay has commended the judicial wing of South Africa that brought about this landmark ruling. He says closure can only be guaranteed with criminal accountability...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Ahmed Timol's nephew Imtiaz Cajee says the annals of history will correctly reflect that his uncle was murdered in apartheid police custody. Yesterday- in a milestone verdict- Judge Billy Motlhe ruled that the political activist did not jump off the 10th floor of the John Forster Square- but was pushed by the apartheid s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Tributes are pouring in following the death of former CEO of SABC Radio Govan Reddy. 74-year-old Reddy died in the early hours of this morning after battling a long illness. An anti-apartheid activist Reddy was imprisoned, and exiled in the 1970s and 80s. He held the position of head of Radio at the SABC in the 1990's. He also se...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Today marks the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) globally. This day seeks to acknowledge how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reducing risks leading to calamities. To mark this day, a high level delegation from the Unit...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Human trafficking is a very real crime - that is scarcely reported in the country. This Saturday,a global non-governmental organisation is expected to host a march in Randburg to highlight the issue of child and human trafficking and how this type of crime destroys lives and societies. The march is one of 600 that will...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - 'A brave policeman who was dedicated to his line of work' - is how family, friends and other police officers are describing the Durban policeman who died, due to injuries sustained in the storm that hit the city this week. Special services are being held in Durban for Vasie Chetty, who will be laid to rest this weekend following...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Phoenix Animal Care & Treatments Neeri Naidoo says she has received about 40 distress calls in the area- about displaced dogs and cats since yesterdays storm. Naidoo says the situation was extremely bad- because many owners chained their pets outside and they became submerged in flood water..

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Chatsworth resident Sashnee Erlee had a brush with death earlier today while she was on her way to work. Driving on the Higginson Highway at Chatsworth she noticed the roads flooding and decided not to go to work after the storm hit.......

SABC News and Current Affairs — Former ANC MP Dr. Makhosi Khoza is consulting with communities to work on the new political vehicle that is going to be able to close the gap between civil society and Parliament. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak- Dr. Khoza said that she doesn't believe that any outcome of the ANC Elective Conference will be of any benefit to South Africa. Dr. Khoza resigned...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Durban resident Kevin Naidoo, who was on his way to Scottburgh on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast had to cancel his meeting after rain flooded the N2 near Galleria Mall ................

SABC News and Current Affairs — India's top court has ruled intercourse with a minor wife is rape in a landmark verdict for women's rights. The judgment closed a legal loophole that had protected men from punishment if their wives were under 18 years of age. Rights activists hailed the order but warned it would need political will to enforce. Our India correspondent Rana Sen......

SABC News and Current Affairs — The hash tags KZNstorms, KZNFloods and Pray4Dbn - took social media by storm following the devastating storm that swept through KZN this week. Emergency Medical Rescue Services spokesperson for KZN, Robert Mckenzie was at the front of the storm - providing essential lifesaving services during the storm. In this week's Hashtag, Mckenzie says that social media users s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — While there has been 140 milli-metres of rain in Durban in a space of three hours this week- it did not fall within the catchment area for the provinces dams. As a result the south coast has acquired a great deal of water reserves: the Umzinto dam currently sits at 105% capacity. But the Albert Falls dam has increased 22% capacity since the rains- with the Midmar da...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The Chatsworth Magistrates Court has denied bail to the three men charged with the murder of former school principal, Gona Pillay. Lungani Basil Underwood - a Property agent, Fredboy Msomi and Bravehill Underwood are facing charges of murder, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. It is alleged that the group - posed as potential home-buyers be...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry has set up a disaster relief call centre to assist local businesses get back on track after the devasting storm that hit KwaZulu-Natal earlier this week. According to CEO Dumile Cele - businesses in Durban have reported extensive damage to property and a loss of production. The C...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Gauteng is picking up the pieces after yesterday's storm where hail, rain and wind caused widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses. Abdullah Loonat, from relief organisation Operation Hydrate was part of a group of volunteers assisting victims of the storm on Gauteng's East Rand .......

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of peace and non-violence has transcended boundaries. Over the last few years, the principals of Satyagraha has inspired the Hindu Society of Wales, in the United Kingdom, to spearhead the building of a statue in Gandhi's honour. Satish Dhupelia, the great grandson of Gandhi, and trustee of the Gandhi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The bail application of three men charged with the murder of former Chatsworth school principal, Gona Pillay, has been postponed as the court closed early due to poor weather conditions. Citing safety concerns, officials at the Chatsworth Magistrates court, in Durban, say the court will remain closed until the weather clears. Lungani Basil Underwood - a Pam Golding...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Do have a password on your smartphone? If not, then you could be the nearly one in five South Africans who don't have a password on their smartphone. This is according to a study carried out by Mobile repair company weFix. They say that with over nine million South Africans falling victim to cybercrime in the last year - the n...

SABC News and Current Affairs — In this weeks Newsbreak Legeds feature, We zoom in on a lady who exudes courage and self-sacrifice for the greater good - Professor Anshu Padayachee, A legend of Technology, Gender Violence and abuse. Professor Padayachee is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Technology Network. She has been a life long pillar of strentgh for some abused wome...