#PODCAST Public meeting arranged to secure "Protected Heritage Landmark" status for Durban's legendary Curries Fountain #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community at large is invited to attend a special meeting on March 22nd, in the fight for Curries Fountain in Durban to be declared a 'Protected Heritage Landmark'. The iconic sports ground has been in existence since 1925, serving as a space that has prom…

#PODCAST Wellness Wakeup: Medical experts encourage early immune priming ahead of impending flu season #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - I'm sure everybody is feeling a slight crisp in the air- but pretty soon that crisp will turn into a full-on chill- as the colder temperatures arrive. This means that the winter flu season is getting ready to arrive! But the good news is that y…

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality outlines the objection process for new General Valuation Roll #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - What happens if your property is evaluated by the municipality but you're not happy with the outcome? Well, eThekwini Municipal Valuer at the Property Management Directorate, Deeran Govender, says an objection can be submitted. Speaking to Newsbreak's Shanell …

#PODCAST Clare Estate Ratepayers Association raise alarm over alleged illegal dumping at local quarry #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concerns have been increasing amongst community members affected by the alleged dumping taking place at the Clare Estate Quarry, in Durban. According to Chairperson for the Clare Estate Ratepayers Association, Kavir Boodoo, contruction companies and SANRAL are…

#PODCAST ACC call for crackdown on unofficial car guards operating at Overport and Peter Mokoba Ridge in Durban #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There's growing concern about un-official car guards harassing residents in the Peter Mokoba and Overport areas of Durban. According to community sources- these car guards often compel residents to pay them for services they didn't even request. Now the …

Waiting for the Moon: Eid preparations in full swing on Newsbreak Talk #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad. The holy Islamic month of Ramadan reaches it's last few days- which means the new moon will signal the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. While this could be on Friday or Saturday (TBC) the preparations for the auspicious day has begun in earnest. In this special ed…

#PODCAST: Merebank Book Project calls for community support to preserve history

By NThe Merebank Book Project (MBP) is urging residents of Merebank, south of Durban and the greater public to support their initiatives to preserve the history and spirit of the community. Through various community programmes, the MBP not only documents the area's rich heritage, but also encourage…

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for the late Keith Govender

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Tributes are pouring in for the late Keith Govender who passed away in hospital yesterday. The 22 year old was stabbed in the head after an altercation while playing the card game thunee with a group of friends at Chatsworth south of Durban about a month ago.…

#PODCAST: Investigation underway into leasing of land by Phoenix school

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Parents Association says that the leasing of school property by Havenpark Secondary School in Phoenix, north of Durban is not an isolated case and is being done by many schools across the country to meet financial requirements. This is after…

#PODCAST Durban cleric outlines the significance of Haleem as a South African Ramadan staple #sabcnews

By Newsbreak producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the holy month of Ramadan continues, the rich slow-cooked dish called Haleem remains a familiar sight on many South African iftar tables. Known for its blend of meat, lentils and grains, the meal is widely valued for its nutritional benefits after a long da…