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SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The death of a 50 year old man during a house robbery in Westville, Durban this morning - has prompted an urgent need to beef up safety and security plans in the area. The man believed to be in is 50s was allegedly stabbed while trying to protect his family. Westville Community Policing Forum Chairperson, Asad Patel says relevant...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 25-year-old Kereshnee Pillay of Phoenix, north of Durban celebrated her birthday by chopping off approximately 40 cm of her hair, which will be turned into wigs for cancer patients who lose their hair due to Chemotherapy...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The death of a Newcastle farming couple in northern KwaZulu-Natal has left the tight-knit farming community devastated and frustrated. It is believed that Glenn and Vida Homann Rafferty were attacked as they entered their home on their farm in the Normandien area on Saturday night. The murders come a day after bikers across the country gathered in peaceful protest,...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The discovery of human remains at Umthwalume on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast have the community fearing it could belong to yet another woman. This year alone, the bodies of five women have been discovered in sugarcane fields in the area. Mafutha Khomo- who was arrested and linked to at least four of the murders - committed suicide in police custody before his court...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Hoosen Ebrahim - the last cohort of learners are to return to South African schools today. These are Grade 5 and Grade 8 pupils, along with learners who have severe disabilities. Their return to school comes after an almost five-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hoosen discussed the full re-opening of schools with B...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The two police officers arrested in connection with the death of Nathaniel Julies are expected to appear in the Protea Magistrate's Court today. The pair face charges of murder, defeating the ends of justice and possession of prohibited ammunition. 16-year-old Julies was shot and killed on Wednesday in Eldorado Park south of Johan...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel and Hoosen Ebrahim - Adapting to a new land while still holding onto their roots, the Indian-origin indentured labourers arrived in South Africa speaking their languages of their mother tongue. But, living in the then British-ruled land, this soon changed as English became increasingly popular. In this week's 1860 feature we spe...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad Embattled ANC Member of the provincial legislature in KwaZulu-Natal - Zandile Gumede- will continue to receive her salary while she waits to appear before the party's Integrity Commission. Gumede and the ANC's deputy provincial chair - Mike Mabuyakhulu - have been asked to step aside from their positions both in the...

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SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - 35 years after a violent attack at Inanda, victims are still waiting for answers as to why the riot took place. Looting and arson engulfed many homes - including those belonging to Indian-origin people, as well as the home of Mahatma Gandhi. In search of answers, the "1985 Inanda Riot Victims Initiative" is being coordinated by...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Shanell Daniel - Local authorities have been working around the clock, in search of suspects, who allegedly killed a security officer at Tongaat, north of Durban. According to Director of Reaction Unit South Africa - Prem Balram, the security officer was patrolling at the parking lot of a local supermarket when he was shot d...

SABC News and Current Affairs — President Cyril Ramaphosa has faced tough questions about his commitment to tackle corruption in the country. He was answering oral questions in the National Assembly on various issues. Ramaphosa says it is a disgrace for people to criminally benefit from COVID-19 funds, meant to protect citizens against the pandemic. But the DA and EFF are not convinced that he can...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In our penultimate Women's Month feature, we speak to Durban-based attorney, empowerment speaker and full time mother of two - Abigail Nadar Nepaul. Even though Nepaul decided to study law during her early twenties, it wasn't enough for her to feel truly fulfilled. She then had a stint as a radio presenter here on Lotus FM, whi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Labour federation COSATU are unphased by the announcement that a team set up by cabinet on reporting tender procurement by government, saying they want to see action taken against al those that have used the state as a means for monetary gain. This comes in the wake of COSATU mobilising for a general strike on October the seven...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The areas of Umlazi and Montclair, south of Durban, have seen two brutal incidents leaving one man dead and another in a critical condition. According to Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Rowen Scandroglio, during the early parts of this morning a man was critically shot at Montclair Road, meanwhile last night at Umlazi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer - Taresh Harreeparshad - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made another breakthrough in relation to a seven million rand SASSA fraud case. A 54-year-old woman appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court - for fraudulently issuing 47 SASSA cards. The suspect was released on R10,000 bail. Meanwhile, SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi ha...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The unprecedented bush fire that ravaged parts of Australia for over 200 days, killed or displaced nearly three billion animals. Those eye-opening statistics are according to environmental group World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). If you recall, dozens of fires erupted in New South Wales, prompting the government to declare a sta...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Police Services (SAPS) are seeking information related to a voice note circulating on social media - indicating that the alcohol ban has been reinstated. According to National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, the spreading fake news is a criminal offence related to the Disaster Management Act duri...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Automobile Association (AA) believe there needs to be more enforcement of the current laws in place around driving under the influence of alcohol rather than a change in policy. This is in reaction to the announcement by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula's new National Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2020. This, as the country...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A young South African actress has paid homage to her mother and other strong women in her life, after she was nominated for two awards in the 8th Annual Simon Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards. 29-year-old Rizelle Januk has been nominated for "Best Newcomer" and "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in the 2019 feature fil...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Matric learners can - from next week - catch up with revision classes on their televisions. The Department of Basic Education has launched a catch-up program to get Grade 12's ready for exams in November. This, as the department explores ways to salvage the academic year. Angela Bolowana reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A Durban-based doctor says he's seen an influx of alcohol related trauma cases coming into the hospital he works at. This is according to Dr. Navlin Naidoo, who says this has been the case since the sale of liquor resumed just over a week ago. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Health Department says hospital admissions for emergency cases...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel and Hoosen Ebrahim - 14 tenants at the Juma Mosque building in the Durban CBD have escaped unharmed, after a fire broke out in one of the flats - used by people who work at the mosque. It has now been confirmed that the fire has not affected the Mosque itself. The extent of the damage at the building - also known as the Grey Str...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Alcohol related incidents, gender-based violence and crimes fuelled by drug abuse are some of the realities the area of Phoenix, north of Durban, has been facing during the first week of level 2 lockdown. The new regulations seem to make no difference in the area, with members of the community continuing their daily lives as no...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - KwaZulu-Natal non-profit organisation FEMSSISA have questioned the rationality of the Department of Education, in regard to the re-opening of schools. Chairperson Vishnu Naidoo raised particular concern about school readiness, saying teachers in particular will find it hard to cope with the influx of learners. Yesterday schools...