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By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Hundreds of ANC members and supporters have gathered at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi, south of Durban today - as part of the party's Siyanqoba Rally. A high level delegation is currently entering the stadium - which is expected to be addressed by ANC NEC member Doctor Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. SABC News Reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe says it is a festive atmosphere painted in the party colours with members and supporters singing struggle songs.
By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The husband of a slain Amanzimtoti pastor, who went missing since Sunday, has been found. Werner de Jager was found yesterday morning in his car in a sugar cane filed on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. It's believed he was found in a disorientated state. De Jager is the husband of murdered Dutch Reform Church pastor Liezel de Jager, who was found strangled in her front yard on October 13th. KZN Police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the De Jager's disappearance....
By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Your votes DOES indeed count. That's the assurance from independent political analyst, Dr. Lubna Nadvi. As the local government elections approach, many voters have expressed frustration over poor service delivery, with some threatening not not participate in the polls. Municipal elections are often marred by low voter turnout. In 2011, voter turnout stood at 57.6 percent. It improved slightly to at least 58 percent in 2016. In part one of this two part interview, Dr. Nadvi unpacks the power of the ballot in a developing democracy...
In the second part of this interview, Dr Nadvi discusses how voters can make an informed choice at the polls.
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Being prepared for school with the right stationery will offer a better learning experience for a child. That's according to Ghairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem, director of Mustadafin Foundation, which will be hosting the annual "Back-to-School Santa Shoe Box Drive". The initiative aims to assist 500 children from low-income communities in the Western Cape with stationery for the upcoming academic year. Since the first drive in 2015, the Foundation has helped over 3,000 learners start their school year with brand new stationery. Johnstone-Cassiem says the school stationery list is too demanding, especially for underprivileged children...
The collection drive runs from 01 December 2021 to 21 January 2022. Boxes can be dropped off at 154 Antelope Court, Bridgetown, Cape Town. For more information, call the Mustadafin Foundation on 021 633 0010 or visit www.mustadafin.org.za
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - COVID-19 has taught the health-care industry how to become more resilient. That's according to the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA) CEO Jacqui Stewart. She's just presented at the "Africa Health Conference and Exhibition" - which is addressing the continent's health-related concerns. Health-care management is a key theme this year, with over 5,000 business and academic leaders from across Africa discussing the imperatives of building strong and inclusive health-care systems in Africa. Stewart explains how gaps in the medical supply chain system have been identified as a result of the pandemic...
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Today marks the 104th anniversary of the devastating Umgeni floods which claimed the lives of close to 400 people. The unlikely heroes of the tragic event were six fishermen who plied their trade in the Durban Harbour. The men - who are commonly referred to as the "Padavatan Six", responded to cries for help when the Umgeni River burst its banks at Springfield in 1917. It's believed the authorities at the time would not risk their lives to help the struggling community on the tragic day. Masla Pillay, who is the grandson of one of the fisherman named - Mariemuthoo Padavatan, says the unsung heroes deserve more recognition for their act of bravery...
By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - A time of reflection and prayer for the Ahmed Timol family, as today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the anti-apartheid activist in police custody. As part of the commemoration, the Timol family together with UN Human Rights Commission Chair Yasmin Sooka and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation laid wreaths at his grave at the Roodepoort Muslim Cemetery in Creswell Park, Johannesburg. Timol was killed in detention on this day in 1971. His body was thrown out of a window on the 10th floor of John Vorster Square Police Station, which is now the Johannesburg Central Police Station. The family will also be hosting a commemoration outside the station this evening. Our reporter Pearl Magubane describes this morning's emotional scenes...
By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Grade twelve Durban student Joshua Chetty says the current load-shedding schedule is heightening the anxiety of the class of 2021, as they sit for their final examinations. He was among the thousands of students who wrote the English Paper One today. He says the blackout means limited revision time for students...
By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Energy Analyst Chris Yelland says the only solution to the country electricity crisis, is for consumers to take their energy futures in their own hands - and generate their own power. Eskom has started implementing stage four load-shedding, which will continue until five o'clock on Friday morning. The power utility says this is due to a shortage of generation capacity and units tripping at several power stations. Yelland says if consumer focus on creating their own power capacities, then the burden is reduced on the national grid....
By Newsbreak Producer, Genenvieve Lanka - The Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation - Neeshan Balton - has called on the National Prosecuting Authority to ensure justice is served for those who paid the ultimate price for South Africa's democracy. Today marks the 50th commemoration of the death of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol, who was killed in detention on this day in 1971. His body was thrown out of a window on the 10th floor of John Vorster Square Police Station. An inquest at the time ruled the death as suicide. However, a 2017 inquest by Judge Billy Mothle led to former apartheid-era police officer Joao Rodrigues being charged for murder. Balton was among the friends and family who laid wreaths at Timol's grave this morning...
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Education experts are advising parents of grade 12 pupils to help their children remain focused and reduce their anxiety as they enter the final stretch of their school careers with the commencement of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Education expert, Nola Payne says it's important that parents create a calm environment for their children so they can focus SOLELY on exams...
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - United Independent Movement (UIM) leader Neil de Beer believes South Africa needs more equality - adding that he's the man to bring about that change. The former uMkhonto we Sizwe operative and one time national security advisor to Nelson Mandela has been on the campaign trail in the build-up to the Local Government Elections. In a frank interview with Newsbreak, de Beer dispelled rumours of his activities overseas and explained why he's against the possibility of forming a coalition. He says the UIM will be contesting the elections on the principal of integrity...
India's top narcotics agency is facing extortion charges in a case involving the arrest of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son, in a drug raid. The case has been making international headlines for nearly a month now, with many politicians linked to the unfolding drama. Rana Sen reports...
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's all systems go as the Matric Class of 2021 commence the National Senior Certificate examinations. Close to 900,000 learners from across the country will sit down for English Paper 1 this morning. The last exam is set for December the 7th. In KwaZulu-Natal, a record total of 201,107 learners will write the exams. This is the largest figure the KZN Department of Education has registered in the last six years. KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu will be monitoring the start of the exams at schools in Phoenix and KwaMashu, north of Durban today. The MEC's spokesperson, Kwazi Mthethwa says the department is running a tight ship to ensure no irregularities are reported...
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South African voters can now access information on political parties, their nominated candidates and the voting process through the SABC's new dedicated election website. The site will go live on the 1st of November, providing minute-by-minute coverage of the local government elections. Digital Media Specialist at the SABC - Ben Malubane says the website will also include comprehensive data and statistics from previous elections...
The site can be found on elections.sabc.co.za
With less than a week to the November 1st local government election, some political parties are lamenting the destruction of their posters. They say that some have been damaged and others, even defaced on social media. Salma Patel reports ...
By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Police are investigating a case of murder after a man was shot and killed in La Lucia, north of Durban this morning. It is alleged that the man was in his vehicle when unknown suspects ambushed and shot him multiple times. Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Kyle van Reneen says the man was declared dead on the scene....
By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The family of Phoenix murder accused, Jeethendra Jaikissoon, is calling for a independent investigation into his death. Jaikissoon died in a Durban hospital on Friday afternoon - after being unwell in the Westville Prison - where he was incarcerated on charges of murder and attempted murder. The charges relate to the alleged attack of five men in Phoenix, north of Durban, during July's looting, unrest and violence. Spokesperson for the Jaikisson family, Dr Jonathan Annipen says the family are devastated and inconsolable. He says the family demand answers on the circumstances surrounding their son's death.....
By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The date for former president Jacob Zuma's trial in his corruption case has been set for April the 11th next year in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. The announcement of the date comes after Judge Piet Koen dismissed Zuma's special plea application for the recusal of State prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer. The application was part of the special plea Zuma had entered in the corruption case against him. Zuma and French arms company Thales are facing charges of corruption, racketeering and money laundering in connection with South Africa's multi-billion-rand arms deal in the 90's. Legal expert, Doctor Llewelyn Curlewis says while Zuma's legal team does have the option to appeal the ruling, it is unlikely that it will be granted. Curlewis says it appears that Zuma will indeed have his day in court...
By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Independent Energy Analyst - Kenny Andrew - says City Power in Johannesburg should use the added capacity it acquired through an independent power provider, to supplement electricity supply to its consumers during load-shedding. Eskom confirmed that City Power has requested to be partially excluded from load-shedding. City Power recently concluded an additional capacity power purchase agreement with the Kelvin Power Station, securing an additional power supply capacity of 220 MW. Andrew says City Power's request seems strange, as it should be using its additional power to buffer the current issues around load-shedding...
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