Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Formal complaints have been laid with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) and Police after a video went viral on social media depicting a woman allegedly using a RACIAL SLUR against an Indian-origin man. Community leader, Jonathan Annipen, says the incident is unacceptable in a democratic South Africa, a country w...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With the already rapidly growing number of confirmed cases in the country - a hotline specifically aimed at answering Coronavirus-related queries is being inundated with calls. 'COVID-19 Doctors On Call' is a hotline service available to the public. A number of doctors have come on board, on a voluntary basis, to offer advice a...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With over 1,200 homeless people in Durban now accommodated around the city, the cost to feed and home them is into the tens of thousands. The Dennis Hurley Foundation is one of the organisations spearheading this campaign in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic plaguing the world - and is asking the public to make donations be...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A call centre operating in the Umhlanga area, north of Durban, is being investigated for possibly contravening lockdown regulations. It's alleged that employees were forced to go to work inspite of the 'stay at home' lockdown regulations put in place by government due to the Coronavirus pandemic. KwaZulu-Natal Economic Developm...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Social distancing is non-existent as scores of pensioners gather at SASSA social grant paypoints across Gauteng. Our SABC News reporter, Sashin Naidoo, with the latest

SABC News and Current Affairs — It's day 6 of a three-week lockdown in India - the harshest, most complete lockdown anywhere in the world. Despite that, the country is now seeing an exponential increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Over 1000 people have tested positive so far with 29 deaths. The lockdown has hit the poor hard with thousands of migrants trying to flee cities like Delh...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Reporter, Khalesakhe Mbhense - More than one thousand two hundred homeless people in Durban and surrounding areas have been scanned and sent to shelters in a bid to curb the spread of the coronavirus. But some have run away complaining that they are not given food or being allowed to make money by begging on the streets. Raymond Perier (*Perry-AH) Chair...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A man from Phoenix, north of Durban, has been arrested for allegedly circulating FAKE NEWS that his former girlfriend is infected with the Coronavirus. According to Police Spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, the man was arrested after a post went viral on social media with the woman's picture - allegedly 'warning' the public...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak's Covid 19 Dashboard is a summary of the latest numbers of infections, deaths and recoveries from the coronavirus locally and worldwide

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Pension payouts are proceeding smoothly countrywide on Day Four of the 21 Day National Lockdown. But most people are not adhering to social distancing in order to curb the spread of COVID 19 in the country. Les Govender, Member of the KwaZulu-Natal portfolio committee on social development, visited paypoints in and around Chatswo...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is urging employers not to compel their staff to take annual leave during the 21 day lockdown. While the law has provision for employers to do this - the UIF suggests using the COVID-19 "Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme" rather. This provides a financial cushion for those who...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Executive Producer Salma Patel - Two people have been arrested for possession of drugs at Shady Park Place at Sastri Park Phoenix, north of Durban. A video of the community protesting and chasing away alleged drug addicts went viral on social media and residents alerted the police to the skirmish. Community members - some wearing masks - could...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With rules being flouted, shops closed down and people getting arrested around the country, others have heeded to the call to stay at home and practise social distancing and good hygiene. Weekend one of three of the lockdown has now come and gone - here's what some South Africans got up to...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Matthew Veeran - If social media is anything to go by, hundreds if not thousands of South Africans have failed to comply with the rules and regulations set out by government for the 21 day lockdown. The first three days have passed and we've seen over-crowded shops, long queues with little to no social distancing and many ar...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The 21 day nationwide lockdown may be in full swing, but the illicit trading of cigarettes, alcohol and other items are still going ahead in the shadows. Tax Justice South Africa's Yusuf Abramjee, says even though the crime rate throughout the country has come down since the lockdown began, the illicit trade will thrive during...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 37-year-old man will today appear in the Durban Magistrates Court on charges of murder. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson - Thembeka Mbhele says the case is alleged to be a domestic dispute that led to the man killing his partner...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Reporter, Vusi Makhosini - The EThekwini Metro has assured rate payers who could not pay their water, electricity and rates due to the 21 day lockdown that their services will NOT be cut off. For the next three weeks only essential services in the municipality will remain open. EThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda explains….

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - One person has been arrested and another is facing charges of attempted murder after they did not isolate since testing positive for COVID-19. National police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo says police are investigating the matter. He says other individuals who do not isolate or quarantine while awaiting test results or test...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - For poorer communities- lockdown usually means no work no pay and limited finances to stock up on groceries. The Caring Sisters Network distributed 1200 grocery hampers worth R300 each yesterday to poor communities in Durban. Chairperson Yasiera Mahomed Suliman explains why supporting the less fortunate is so crucial dur...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - There have been mixed reactions from residents in eThekwini - as drivers and passengers made their way to work today. While some found the transition during the lockdown smooth and helpful, others feel they were not adequately protected. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi canvassed their views...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - The Phoenix Police and civil society have formed a joint Disaster Management Centre on DAY ONE of the LOCKDOWN for that community and surrounding areas south of Durban to provide support and essential services to residents. Similar centres are being planned for other areas countrywide. Moulana Mohammed Tariq who is heading the ce...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two women in the Western Cape have died in hospital from COVID-19 symptoms. The deceased, aged 28 and 48 passed away this morning. The 48 year-old woman's condition worsened while in ICU while the 28 year-old was admitted to hospital yesterday. Meanwhile, it's business as usual at Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape. SABC rep...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Health Ministry says the positive coronavirus cases now stands at 927. National Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Vish Naidoo says they believe the 21-day national lockdown will yield positive results in slowing the spread of the coronavirus. He says police, together with the army and other road traffic authorities are taking a s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Phakiso Mataitsane of Pax Apartments in Pretoria has opened the doors to eight of his apartments in Midrand and Pretoria to house women who feel they cannot be locked down for 21 days with someone they claims is abusive to them. Mataitsane says he knows what it is like to live in an abusive family and wants to provide a safe haven...

SABC News and Current Affairs — By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Vulnerable women and children who are at risk of abuse can turn to the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre for help during the 21-day national lockdown. With today being the start of the lockdown, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu said some women and children are going to be confined during the 21 days with their abuser...