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SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Activist and author, Achmat Dangor has died at the age of 72. Dangor was a renowned author who formed "Black Thoughts" with other writers in opposition to and as an alternative to Bantu Education system. He was also a leading light in the developmental sector, leading in a range of non-governmental organisations, includi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Lawyers representing the Madrasah Taleemuddeen at Isipingo Beach, south of Durban are confident that the judgement - limiting the schools call to prayer or "Azaan" will be overruled, as they filed papers for leave to the appeal the decision. The appeal comes after the Durban court granted resident Chandra Ellaurie an interdict...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Charges of kidnapping and rape have opened relating to a 13-year old girl. It's alleged the girl went missing after she was last seeing with her 35-year-old neighbour from Cornubia, north of Durban. Following an intensive search, the teenager was found with the neighbour at a relative's house in Richards Bay. Police spokesperson,...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The daughter of murdered businesswoman Premla Moodliar has vowed to continue to fight for justice for her mother, despite alleged threats to her and her family. Dr Seshni Moodliar-Rensburg says they cannot believe what the court case has revealed so far, regarding the suspects being known to her mother. 72-year old Moodliar was fo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad With September being Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month internationally, Newsbreak Talk speaks to Nivashni Nair Sukhdev about her personal story of overcoming #PCOS and her journey that she shares in her new book, "What's On My Mind? Making Babies". We also speak to her doctor, Prof Jayanthilall Bagrate...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad A Phoenix, north of Durban primary school teacher has appeared before the Verulam Magistrate's Court this week after he was arrested for statutory rape, while a Cornubia, also north of Durban, police say a case of rape and kidnapping has now been opened after a 13-year-old Cornubia girl was reported missing - along w...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi Police have launched an massive search for four Bangladesh businessmen who went missing this week in the Free State. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Motantsi Makhele says the men went missing while on route to Welkom where they intended to buy stock for their businesses. It is believed that Mukit Rasel Abdul, Khurseed Alam Noakhali,...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo The South African wrestling fraternity is mourning of loss of a legend in the industry, Danie "the masked tornado" Brits. Brits passed on yesterday at the age of 55 from a heart attack. Best known for his battles with the legendary Indian professional wrestler, Gama Singh, Brits became a household name in the 70's and 80's for h...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreepershad Concern is mounting over increased dropout rates- as a result of school closures this year. The Basic Education Department says around 38-thousand grade seven learners and 18-thousand matriculants in KwaZulu-natal could drop out of school. To get a reaction to this- says around 38-thousand grade seven learners and 18-thous...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - in light of the recent incidents of alleged child grooming and sexual abuse cases, counselling psychologist Dr Akashni Maharaj says paedophiles usually target young people who they feel are vulnerable and easy to build relationships with. Dr Maharaj says victims of sexual grooming and abuse - if not stopped early on and treated...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Earlier this week we brought you a story about a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a 44-year-old teacher at Phoenix, north of Durban. The latest information has found that the victim was NOT a learner at the school where the educator teaches, but rather a close family friend. Newsbreak spoke with a family member of the g...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Is there any possibility that this week's load-shedding will relent over the weekend? Eskom says it's likely - as unplanned breakdowns and increased demand due to the cold weather have resulted in the current stage of load-shedding. To discuss if there's been any change in the forecast following last night's "planning meeting",...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Established in 2012, "Guru Gopalan's School of Drums" has gone from strength to strength in the community of Phoenix, north of Durban. Over the years, the school has accepted students of all races and religion - to teach them the intricacies of the Tabla, among other classical Indian instruments. It held its inaugural graduatio...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi A fourth suspect will appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow- in relation to a case of a murder and attempted murder in Wentworth, south of Durban. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker says the 22-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. The charges emanates from an incident that occur...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Democratic Alliance has rejected John Moodey's allegation that the party is "anti-black". Moodey resigned from the party yesterday, saying the DA does not care about black, coloured and Indian voters. This latest departure follows that of former leader Musi Maimane, as well as Athol Trollip and Herman Mashaba less tha...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Isipingo Beach resident who won a court application - objecting to the Islamic call to prayer being aired around his home - now faces criminal charges. A former councillor and consultant, Mohammed Yacoob Baig - has charged Chandra Ellaurie with crimen injuria, hate speech and blasphemy. Baig explains that Ellaurie ma...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Forensic psychologist - Dr Gerald Labuschagne - says many serial killers show no early warning signs of being violent. Dr Labuschagne's analysis comes at the time when the community of uMthwalume on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast mourns the death of several women at the hands of alleged serial killer - Mafutha Khomo. He has since committed suicid, while in his police...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The best of KwaZulu-Natal's Heritage will be on offer as Tourism Month kicks into high gear. With lockdown regulations relaxed slightly in Level 2, South Africans are being encouraged to become tourists in their own country and discover the Zulu Kingdom's hidden gems. General Manager for Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Thulisile...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The annual SANParks "free access week", usually held in September, is postponed to November due to COVID-19 regulations. The yearly event that attracted more than half a million tourists to venues across South Africa since its inception in 2006 - will be held between the 16th and 20th of next month. Reynold Thakhuli, acting hea...

SABC News and Current Affairs — A round up of the currencies and commodities as at 02 Sept 2020

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The parents of the 13 year old girl, who allegedly went missing with her 35 year old neighbour from Cornubia in Durban, are expected to charge the man with statutory rape. This has been confirmed by Prem Balram of a private security company who found the grade seven scholar and the neighbour at a relatives house in Rich...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A 44-year old teacher from a primary school in Phoenix, north of Durban is facing charges of statutory rape - after he allegedly groomed and sexually assaulted a learner at the school. It is believed that the teacher groomed his victim, before engaging in a sexual relationship with her. Durban North Cluster Communication Officer,...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This Saturday, peaceful demonstrations will take place around the country - in light of the rampant corruption that has gripped the nation recently. Known as the "Move One Million" protests, the aim of the gatherings are to voice the concerns of ordinary South Africans. Organised by Jarette Petzer, Saturday's event will mark th...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A virtual memorial service for the late struggle veteran and military physician - Dr Vejay Ramlakan will take place today. Ramlakan was former President Nelson Mandela's personal physician and former surgeon-general of the country's armed forces. He died at age of 62 from a heart attack in Johannesburg at the weekend. In 2017,...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Established almost 140-years-ago, the Maidstone Primary School in Tongaat, north of Durban has been in dire need of refurbishment, with dilapidated structures and prefabricated classrooms. Having been approached by the school, chairmen of the Sibiya Community Trust, Vivian Reddy decided to adopt the refurbishment as a project. On...