#PODCAST South African National Blood Service (SANBS) summer campaign aims to improve the current blood donor base of 1% #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As South Africans gear up for the festive season filled with excitement, fun, and family gatherings, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has launched its annual summer campaign. Recognizing the increased demand for blood products during this bustl…

#PODCAST First "Women in Wealth" report reveals interesting findings regarding the financial behaviour & attitude of SA women #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading financial services provider for graduate professionals - the Professional Provident Society (PPS) have unveiled the findings of its first "Women in Wealth" report. The report delves into the financial behaviours, attitudes and needs of South African wo…

#PODCAST The Msunduzi Municipality say some services at PMB's troubled Mountain Rise crematorium have now resumed #sabcnews

The Msunduzi Municipality says some services at Pietermaritzburg's Mountain Rise crematorium - which has been experiencing challenges for years - have now resumed. Families in and around the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands were forced to travel to Durban and other places to cremate their loved ones because …

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 15 November 2024 #sabcnews

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

#PODCAST Managing diabetes amid constrained access to food

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - How are impoverished communities able to manage their diabetes conditions- with constrained access to food? Well according to diabetes activist Dr. Bongi Ngema-Zuma managing available food resources is the key. Her foundation has been travelling across …

#PODCAST Limpopo Department of Education lifts ban on sale of food in and around schools

By Newsbreak Poducer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Limpopo Education Department will provide oversight and inspection on vendors in and around schools in the province. This comes after the Department lifted a ban on the sales of food to learners. The ban was imposed last month after some learners fell ill …

#PODCAST New study finds that over 80% of South Africans trust banks - with cash loan & insurance providers among the least trusted #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has shed light on a study showing that more than 80% of people trust banks - while cash loan and insurance providers are among the least trusted. The "South African Financial and Customer Behavior and Sentiment Stu…

#PODCAST Businesses encouraged to implement a "layered approach" to protect themselves amid heightened criminal activity #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the busy festive season on the horizon, small and independent retailers face increased risks of break-ins, theft and other criminal activities. The silly season often sees a rise in organized crime, opportunistic looting and even armed robberies targeting…

#PODCAST COP29: Environmental activists want governments to put "words into action" - as the climate crisis deepens #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental activists are calling for Governments at Climate Conference, COP29 to finally put their words into action as the climate crisis reaches unprecedented levels. The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from the 11th t…

#PODCAST Calls for action against councillor for "Go back to Bombay" slur #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Action SA in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for accountability following a racist remark hurled at a councillor during a full council meeting last week. It's believed an unidentified councillor directed the inflammatory comment, "Go back to Bombay!" towards DA coun…