LGE26 Discussing the role all political parties play in Local Government #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad Newsbreak Talk continues with political party representation- in the hopes of educating the South African voter ahead of the Local Government Elections. We hosted Jameel Essop from the African Christian Democratic Party, Laurelle Nicole Bernon, from the Africa…

LGE26: Newsbreak's Verulam Election Debate puts the water crisis under the microscope #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad Newsbreak, Lotus FM continued it's Election Debate Roadshow for the 2026 Local Government Elections in Verulam, north of Durban. Five political party representatives all faced tough questions about their intentions for local service delivery. PANELISTS:  Par…

Pastor and co-accused arrested for the alleged murder of a baby abandon bail

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A self-proclaimed pastor and one of his two wives arrested for the murder of a four-month-old baby have abandoned their bail applications. All three accused appeared briefly in the Atteridgeville Magistrates court this morning where the case was postponed to …

Police probe alleged illegal rehab centre after rescuing 200 people

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police in Mpumalanga are investigating an alleged illegal rehabilitation centre where atleast 200 people were rescued from. It is alleged that some people were found chained to each other, while others were being starved and abused. The suspects are allegedly…

[LISTEN] Pharmaceutical Task Group addresses public health risks posed by counterfeit and illegal medicines #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Counterfeit and unregistered medicines are raising serious concerns about public health in South Africa, where consumers can encounter potentially dangerous products through illegal markets and unauthorized sellers. Questions are mounting over how easily these…

[LISTEN] Western Cape Social Development urges volunteers to join Safety Parent Programme amid child abuse crisis #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Abuse and neglect have forced hundreds of children in the Western Cape to be removed from their homes in search of safety. This has given rise to the growing need for emergency care has highlighted the importance of the province's 'Safety Parent Programme'. Ac…

[LISTEN] ANC eThekwini strengthens security for volunteers after fatal Umgababa campaign shootings #sabcnews

The ANC in the eThekwini region says it will strengthen security measures for its volunteers during door-to-door campaigns. This follows the fatal shooting of an ANC Ward 98 election coordinator and a campaign volunteer in Umgababa, south of Durban. The two were gunned down while conducting a door-…

[LISTEN] Newsbreak Fishing Report - 16 October 2026 #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

Shadrack Sibiya's bail judgement expected next week

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Randburg Magistrate's Court, north of Johannesburg has postponed former Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's matter to next week Tuesday for bail judgment. Sibiya, who has applied for bail, faces multiple charges, including human traffick…

ConCourt rules in favour of the ANC to include 181 candidates on the LGE ballot

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of the ANC in the case against the Electoral Commission. The party had challenged an Electoral Court ruling in favour of the IEC, which excluded its 181 candidates from contesting elections in six municipalities. T…