#PODCAST Home gardeners & those who work with soil encouraged to stay up to date with regular tetanus #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Home gardeners and those who work with soil are being urged to stay up to date with their regular tetanus vaccinations. Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani. This bacterium produces a toxin that affects the brain a…
#PODCAST NEDLAC call on all South African employers to enable workers to cast their vote this month #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the country commemorated the role played by Trade Unions, the Communist Party and other labour movements in the struggle against Apartheid yesterday, The National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) called on all employers in South Africa to en…
#PODCAST Operation Bobbi Bear criticise the justice system for not doing enough to protect child victims violence and crime in SA #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Human rights and Child protection organisation, Operation Bobbi Bear says much more needs to be done to strengthen the justice system when it comes to protecting children who are victims of crimes and violence in the country. This comes as the country observes…
#PODCAST Actress Erika Breytenbach-Marais previews her play - based on the life of anti-apartheid activist Eleanor Kasrils #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - An award-winning play based on the life of Eleanor Kasrils and her courageous fight against apartheid in South Africa will be showcased at Johannesburg's Market Theatre. The play titled, The Unlikely Secret Agent', is based on the book by anti-apartheid activ…
#PODCAST Deputy Health Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo urges the aged & those living with comorbidities to vaccinate against RSV #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Deputy Minister of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has urged elderly people and those living with comorbidities to vaccinate themselves against the often deadly Respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV. Its a common respiratory virus that usually causes…
#PODCAST The KZN National Botanical Gardens in Pietermaritzburg host the 60th edition of the "Art in the Park" exhibition #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Art enthusiasts can prepare to unleash their creativity in the 60th edition of "Art in the Park". The event, which officially starts today (1st May), will run until May 5th at the KZN National Botanical Gardens in Pietermaritzburg. Art in the Park exposes the…
#PODCAST As we commemorate Worker's Day, COSATU explain why the long struggle for worker's rights continues #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Labour union - COSATU - says the ongoing struggle for worker's rights continues, 30 years into democracy. South Africa commemorates Worker's Day today, a day that serves as a poignant reminder of the tireless efforts and invaluable contributions made by the c…
#PODCAST In light of incidents like the July Unrest - the Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster call for the responsible use of social media #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In their briefing this week, the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster has called on social media users to use platforms responsibly. The cluster says individuals who use social media to send threatening messages that cause harm to others will be charg…
#PODCAST Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) confirm final date for voters wanting to apply for a special vote #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Eligible voters wanting to apply for a special vote have until the 3rd of May to do so. A special vote allows a registered voter to apply to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to vote on a predetermined day before election day. Those applicable to app…
#PODCAST Latest figures show that infertility affects one in every six couples in South Africa #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Married couples face a severe challenge with research proving infertility affects at least one in every six couples in South Africa alone. That's according to expert in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Professor Thabo Matsaseng. He says that although studies prove th…