Double-digit municipal increase proposals as inflation rates rise: how will you make ends meet? #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.  Consumer inflation jumped to 4% in April, up from 3.1% in March. ​This marks the highest inflation leap since August 2024. It means you, as the consumer, will have to pay more for the things you used to. But municipalities are now proposing tariff increases …

#PODCAST: The end of an era - Founder of Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room in Durban passes away

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge tree has fallen in Durban's Casbha: The founder of the iconic Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room, at the then Grey Street Precint in Durban, has passed away at the age of 84. Manilall Ranchod Patel was the founder of the restaurant that o…

#PODCAST PREVIEW: Popcru warn that the upcoming quarterly crime stats will paint a grim picture of violence #sabcnews

Police union, Popcru says it expects the quarterly crime statistics to paint a concerning picture, especially regarding violent crime facing the country's communities. The union says it remains particularly concerned about murders, gender-based violence and police killings. The South African Police…

#PODCAST South Africa & Botswana pledge closer ties on trade and immigration following high-level talks #sabcnews

South Africa and Botswana are seeking to strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced co-operation in trade, energy and other strategic sectors. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko wrapped up talks at the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, as Ramaphosa concludes his two-day state visit to Botsw…

#PODCAST MF leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi targets Durban's mayoral seat in a bold political comeback #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A local Durban party is trying to make a comeback after falling into political oblivion to take over the mayor's office. Minority Front leader Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi has hit the ground running ahead of the November local government elections, declaring that t…

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 22 May 2026 #sabcnews

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

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Economists warn of 'heavier consequences' if government permits another fuel hike #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consume…

#PODCAST The Durban beachfront in apparently in crisis - as raw sewage floods streets & forces multiple beach closures #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban's tourism hub is in crisis as raw sewage floods parts of the beach front following the failure of the Mahatma Gandhi Pump Station in South Beach. Reports from the ground indicate the stench has become unbearable where hotel paving has reportedly collaps…

#PODCAST Zoology experts warn that food systems face risk without sustained protection for natural pollinators like bees #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading zoology and entomology experts are warning that South Africa's food systems and natural biodiversity face severe risk without immediate, sustained protection for natural pollinators. Marking World Bee Day this week, Professors Abdullahi Yusuf and Chris…

#PODCAST IEC in KZN raise concerns over political party misinformation threatening the upcoming local elections #sabcnews

The IEC has expressed concern about persistent misinformation that could seriously impact on the integrity of the upcoming local government election.  The commission warned that some political party leaders are making statements that spread false information about the IEC and its management of elec…