#PODCAST The Justice Department publishes draft cannabis regulations - setting possession and cultivation limits #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published for public comment the draft regulations for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use. This as part of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Regulations. The draft regulations…

#PODCAST SASOG issue an urgent safety warning following a tragic maternal death at a midwife-led setting in Pretoria #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (SASOG) has issued an urgent safety warning following a tragic maternal death at a private midwife-led setting in Pretoria. Experts are now highlighting the alarming departures from clinical standar…

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Steenhuisen bows out of DA leadership contest

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - DA leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not seek re-election for the third term as DA leader.  Steenhuisen made this announcement during a media briefing in Durban. The DA's Federal Congress is scheduled to take place in April. Steehuisen who i…

#PODCAST High Court dismisses Zuma, Thales leave to appeal bid

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg High Court in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed the application of former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to be acquitted. Judge Nkosinathi Chili made the ruling earlier this morning. Zuma had applied for leave to appeal Chi…

#PODCAST Adjudicator orders pension fund to pay former security guard - after admin fees wipe out his benefits #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A pension fund administrator has been ordered to pay a former security guard after failing to trace him for years, even though money was sitting in his name. The Pension Funds Adjudicator found that the Tennant Life Benefit failed in its legal duty to track do…

#PODCAST New report by FoodForward SA finds that 70% of food aided households still suffer from severe hunger #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new national report has exposed a crisis in South Africa's social safety net, finding that 70% of households already receiving food assistance remain trapped in moderate-to-severe hunger. The research, conducted by FoodForward SA, reveals a structural failur…

#PODCAST Jo'burg principal's viral Amapiano dance highlights how a positive school culture can assist learning #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - From TikTok to the classroom, a viral dance is now putting a century-old school in the spotlight. Sacred Heart College, a 101-year-old independent Catholic school in Observatory, Johannesburg, is trending after its principal - Mr. Dhiraj Bharuth took part in …

#PODCAST Tshwane Mayor outlines the City's Energy Infrastructure Stabilisation Plan

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Tshwane Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya has outlined the City's Energy Infrastructure Stabilisation Plan. The city has been experiencing prolonged power outages, with various unstable substations tripping and leaving residents without electricity for days …

#PODCAST Schools in Pinetown report disconnection of municipal services

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Schools in the Pinetown District have had their electricity disconnected, Acacia Primary School has had both its water and electricity supply disconnected. According to teacher union, NAPTOSA, these disconnections were carried out without the mandatory notic…

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: John Steenhuisen expected to exit DA leadership race

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - DA Leader John Steenhuisen has announced that he will not be standing for re-election as party leader.  He will address the media in Durban tomorrow where he started his political career some 30 years ago. Despite this developments, the party's Federal Chair…