Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Celebrating the past while inspiring the future. That's the fundamental lesson that Merry Hill Primary School in Chatsworth, south of Durban plans to honour during the school's 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday. The school, situated in Bayview, caters to a majority of students from poor socio-economic backgrounds. Due t...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A podcast of Newsbreak Talk on Saturday 22 July 2017. Corruption and unethical leadership - these issues come to the fore through activism - what role does social activism play in society - post apartheid? We chat to the Active Citizen's Movement about what they stand for. Newsbreak Talk - Lotus FM - give your views a v...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal's favourite silvery fish has again made a surprise appearance. Numerous shoals of sardines were spotted between St Michaels on Sea, Margate and Ramsgate, on the lower south coast of KZN yesterday. According to the KZN Sharks Board, nets were hauled in the region of 120 crates of sardines. The board's Head of Ope...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The Hippocratic Oath, which describes the basic ethics of medical practice was violated by surgeon Lieutenant General Dr Vejay Ramlakan. That's the view of the South African Medical Association in response to a book titked 'Mandela's Last Days' launched on the eve of Mandela Day by Ramlakan. It documents many aspects of Mandela'...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Despite a National decline in rhino poaching statistics, police spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo says more still needs to be done to curb this crime. This after a poaching suspect was shot dead and three others were arrested, following a shootout with police at Hluhluwe in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Police further revealed that the poach...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The family of late President Nelson Mandela has called on the executors of his estate to get to the bottom of controversy surrounding the publication a book called MANDELA'S LAST YEARS. The book, which was authored by Mandela's doctor Vejay Ramlakan had to be pulled off shelves just days after it was published. This is after his widow Graca Machel threatened legal a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - EFF leader Julius Malema says there will be a regime change in 2019, when the nation goes to the polls for the national elections. Malema pointed out the party's success in the 2016 Local Government Elections saying that South Africans are ready for change. Malema made these comments in an interview with Newsbreak ahead of th...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The success achieved by local film "Keeping up with the Kandasamys" is reaching new heights. The film has been invited to premier at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Canada on the 5th of August. Since it's release earlier this year - the film has raked up more than sixteen million rand at the box offic...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - While the doctor-patient clause prevents medical professionals from disclosing information about patients, there ARE exceptions to the rule. That's according to attorney specialising in medical law - Adele van de Walt. She was speaking as the executors of the late Nelson Mandela's estate will lodge formal complaints agains...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - An alleged drug dealer will be appearing in court later today after he was arrested on Friday in a joint operation between the Isipingo Beach Community Policing Forum and the Outer South Cluster SAPS Task Team. It is alleged that he was arrested in possession of 84 pieces of rock cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash. Isiping...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Armed with crime fighting tools including pepper spray, air rifles and baseball bats, women from Isipingo, south of Durban have formed the first ever all-female community policing forum. The group which comprises of over forty housewives from the Lotus Park area, aspires to be an inspiration in changing the lives and role of h...

SABC News and Current Affairs — A Bollywood film about four strong women banned by national censors, has fought its way to Indian theatres. Lipstick Under my Burqa which reveals the lives of women in a way rarely seen on celluloid, has sparked a debate on growing state restrictions on artistic freedom in the country of 1.3 billion people. Rana Sen reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — India's richest man has promised free smart-phones to the nation's teeming poor. The disruptive offer by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio targets 500 million users of basic handsets which will force global phone makers to slash prices to stay competitive in the world's second largest telecom market. Rana Sen reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - After just a handful of major signings by England's powerhouse football clubs, the past week saw a massive influx in big money moves. First, Chelsea broke the bank to sign Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata for a club record fee. Then, just yesterday - Manchester City signed defensive duo Danilo and Benjamin Mendy for a combine...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The number of new marriages in the country continues to drop each year, however the rate of divorce is on the rise. That's according to data released by Statistics South Africa, underpinning the impact of domestic violence and even infidelity on couples. In response to this, the Family and Marriage Association of South Africa...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - ANC party elder and keynote speaker at the official launch of the Active Citizens Movement this weekend, Mavuso Msimang, is calling on South Africans to become actively involved in issues that affect the country. This in light of the recent protest action and marches being held around the country on alleged state capture of the N...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the second highest number of car-hijackings. That's according to recent data released by tracking company, CTrack. The statistics revealed that the top five car-hijacking hot spots in the province are Berea, Durban Central, Phoenix, Umbilo and Chatsworth - with most of these incidents taking...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Newsbreak earlier spoke with councillor in the area, Bradley Singh. When questioned about his involvement on the matter, he says residents have been arrogant and rude...................

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - While posting images of children at your feeding scheme or community projects could seem harmless - you are putting the lives of children at risk of being targeted by paedophiles. These are sentiments expressed by private Development Practitioner working for the right's of children - Karen Pillay. Pillay was speaking to Ne...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Sanjay Ramsarup has the latest update on the best fishing spots this weekend.......

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tracking company CTrack, recently released data on which vehicles in South Africa are the most hijacked. The VW Polo Vivo remains the most high-risk passenger vehicle. Spokesperson for the Automobile Association (AA) - Layton Beard says prospective motorists must do their homework before purchasing a vehicle...

SABC News and Current Affairs — A Hindu nationalist politician will become India's 14th president. Ram Nath Kovind's rags-to-riches saga will help the government tighten its control on top jobs. But the opposition hopes his ascent to the highest office must not embolden right wing elements seeking to transform India into a theocratic state. Rana Senn reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan is expected to open this year's Jozi Books and Blogs festival. The annual festival will take place on the 31st of July at the SBSM Independent School in Lenasia. The festival will showcase the talents of local authors, bloggers and journalists. Educator and festival organiser, Khoshika...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - An elderly couple are recovering in hospital after a brutal incident which took place in New Germany, just outside Durban yesterday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane - the couple was a victim of a horrific hijacking where the man was shot in the face. It is alleged that the suspec...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Committed to cultivating a legacy of arts and culture, the Multi-Cultural Academy of South Africa (MASA) will be hosting a fund raising musical concert this weekend to raise funds for a young man's academic pursuits. Monies raised from the concert entitled 'Sarvam' will contribute towards the completion of a PHD for Music and Soc...