Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - As the country moves to lockdown level 3 - religious institutions nationwide are deliberating if they will follow the National Coronavirus Command Council's (NCCC) decision that allows places of worship to resume services. President Cyril Rampahosa, consulted with various religious bodies - many of whom have been lobbying for cong...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 1860 indentured Indians faced gross human rights violations and brutal exploitation of human labour. That's according to historian - Dr Juggie Pather. While conducting research into the labour practices faced by the indentured labourers, Dr. Pather uncovered the mass atrocities Indians faced at the hands of their colonial...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The lockdown period has enabled many families to accomplish much more than they usually would, especially when it comes to projects or items on their to-do list. One such family are the Macgregors - who accomplished a combined project of penning an online children's book titled "The Dot in I". The book is about the ninth lette...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Interview with Clinical Psychologist Dr Sherona Rawat talks about mental health effects of #LockDownSA......

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Hareeparshad - CEO of Teacher union NAPTOSA Thirona Moodley talks about the union's stance on back to school on 1st June.......

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - SIDNEY GOVINDAMY of the Devasthanam Foundation of SA- DISCUSES PLANS AT CLAIRWOOD SIVA SOOBRAMANIAR AALYAM

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi - SEELAN ARCHERY- DISCUSSES PLANS AT SHRI MARIAMMEN TEMPLE

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi - Pastor AARON MOONSAMY - of the Trenance Park Family Centre at Phoenix DISCUSSES PLANS AT CHURCHES

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Hareeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Durban's popular Juma Musjid Mosque - also known as the Grey Street Mosque - will remain closed in lockdown level 3 due to come into effect tomorrow. The place of worship - previously known as the largest mosque in the southern hemisphere - can accomodate 7000 worshippers on three levels. Trustee AV M...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The future of private schools in South Africa has come under the spotlight as many school have been forced to take a huge cut in fees amid uncertain economic times in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Interview with The National Alliance of Independent School Association (NAISA) secretary-general, Ebrahim Ansur ..........

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, a temporary service centre has been set up outside the Phoenix station. Interview with KZN VIP Protection Services CEO Glen Naidoo.

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police have confirmed that an officer based at the Phoenix station has tested positive for covid-19. Spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo explains........

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the opening of religious doors under lockdown level 3 - many religious bodies were able to breathe a sigh of relief. However, the Aulayam Temple in Malabar, Port Elizabeth have decided to keep their doors closed - and continue with live streaming their services. Temple priest, Kesu Padayach...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - "You're never too old to try something different". That's the motto of UKZN's oldest graduate - 77-year-old Dr. Ittamar Avin. He will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree - majoring in Latin and French, with electives like Classical Civilisation and Linguistics. He will be one of almost 10,000 who will have a virt...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - With teachers having returned to school across South Africa yesterday, a local non-profit organisation, believes the lack of personal protective equipment or PPEs at many schools is a sign that schools are not ready to accept learners next week. Founder and Chairperson of "Day2Day Foundation", Bilal Khan says they have been closel...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are ready to swoop on drug dealers looking to take advantage of the lockdown period. Yesterday, a 34-year-old suspect appeared in the Port Shepstone Magistrates Court for dealing in dagga. The suspect was granted R2,000 bail. Police spokesperson, Thembeka Mbhele says police seized dagga...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The sale of alcohol is going to have a negative impact on social distancing. That's according to SANCA or the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in Durban. Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma announced yesterday that alcohol may be purchased Monday to Thursday between 9am and 5pm under alert leve...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The Johannesburg Emergency Services has called on residents to refrain from using house warmers that could endanger their lives. This week is said to be the coldest week since the start of the year. The South African Weather Service has warned that the cold weather will continue up to the weekend in different parts of the country. Horisani Sithole reports.....

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The "vaping" or e-smoking industry in South Africa believes many of their customers will relapse and turn to the illegal cigarette trade - if they aren't allowed to operate under lockdown alert level three. Vapour Products Association of South Africa (VPASA) is urging government to allow them to sell their products ONLINE - to...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department has responded to the challenges at the Phoenix Community Health Centre, north of Durban by saying it is unaware of any shortages of personal protective equipment at the facility. Staff at the clinic downed tools last week, demanding a proper decontamination of the clinic as well COVID...

SABC News and Current Affairs — As the country prepares to move to Level 3 of the national coronavirus lockdown, experts have warned that the number of COVID-19 infections will increase. The Ilembe District in northern KwaZulu-Natal has been identified as one of the hotspots in the province along with eThekwini. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will today (Wednesday) ease lockdown restrictions and allow gyms, dentists and even cinemas to operate. Night restrictions will also be pushed back from 8pm to 11pm and be lifted at 6am each morning. Last month, Dubai took it's first steps in easing lockdown regulations and a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka and Tashlan Naidoo - Elderly patients in Phoenix, north of Durban are furious with the lack of service delivery when going to fetch chronic medication from the Phoenix Community Health Centre in the Whetstone area. Some patients say they were forced to go the clinic everyday and wait for hours at a time without being helped. Mea...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - As schools prepare for the phased-in return of students next month - more than two months after the country declared the coronavirus outbreak a national disaster - many educators have been left with more questions than answers. Some say while they feel a sense of duty to their learners, they also face the reality that t...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel and Tashlan Naidoo - Traditionally, Eid is a time for family and friends, giving to the less fortunate and prayer. However, this year, those observing Eid - had to do so within the confines of their homes - in line with national lockdown regulations. Newsbreak spoke to a few members of the Muslim community about their "lockdown...