#PODCAST Medical union SAMATU calls for the urgent hiring of unemployed local doctors over costly foreign staffers #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Hundreds of qualified South African doctors remain unemployed despite ongoing staff shortages at public hospitals. The South African Medical Association Trade Union is calling on government to urgently employ these doctors, describing the situation as both a h…

#PODCAST Seva Bhakti Foundation launches Mandela Day campaign to help keep the KZN Doghouse afloat #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The spirit of Mandela Day says that every person can make a difference by serving others- and local non-profit organisation Seva Bhakti Foundation believes that this kindness should also be extended to animals. This Mandela Day the organisation is…

#PODCAST An Eastern Cape delegation is in Durban looking to launch a multi-billion-rand SEZ push to reignite jobs and investment #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban is the main setting from today, as the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex hosts the prestigious 2nd International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment Conference. Now, this flagship event will see an Eastern Cape delegation showcase its u…

#PODCAST Phoenix | Families who lost loved ones during the 2021 unrest say reconciliation & justice has stalled #sabcnews

Little progress has been made to bring about reconciliation and heal divisions after 36 people were killed in the Phoenix area during the July 2021 unrest. That's according to the leaders of peace efforts and relatives of the victims. The then Police Minister -- Bheki Cele -- called for a peace ini…

#PODCAST Buckets of Nutrition | SA Harvest prepare to pack hundreds of buckets with food & hygiene items as part of Mandela Day celebrations #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation SA Harvest will today pack hundreds of buckets with food and hygiene items as part of Mandela Day celebrations. The annual #BucketsofNutrition Challenge aims to provide nutritious food for pregnant mothers, babies and caregivers during …

#PODCAST Greenscene | KZN south coast officials undergo specialised training to clamp down on illegal crayfish syndicates #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - To a Newsbreak follow-up... The illegal sale of crayfish and other marine resources along KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast is once again under the spotlight. Prosecutors, police detectives and environmental enforcement officials are undergoing specialized training …

Memorial forest to be planted in honour of late rapper, Riky Rick

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism will this weekend honour the late rappers life by planting a forest in the Free State. The two-day event, at Rustlers Valley, will also see the unveiling of bronze statues of Rikhado Riky Rick Makhado, hu…

#VoterRegistrationWeekend: IEC urges registration before the voters roll closes

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The voters roll will close soon after the final registration weekend this August- making it that much more crucial to register to vote. The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is expected to proclaim the November the 4th Local G…

#PODCAST Debt experts warn taxpayers against risky borrowing in anticipation of expected SARS refunds #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the 2026 tax season now underway and SARS swiftly paying out billions in early refunds, debt experts are raising red flags over risky financial behaviour. National Debt Advisors (NDA) has warned that financially distressed, middle-to-high income earners a…

#PODCAST Legal Experts Warn Public: Vague 'medical condition' sick notes won't stand up in court #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Madlanga Commission of Inquiry chairperson, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is questioning the validity of a sudden wave of sick notes that has forced multiple postponements. The excuses were submitted by key witnesses, including IDAC Advocate Andrea Johnson, suspe…