-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

It may be 50 years since the youth of 1976 fought for their rights- but in 2026, the fight is still very much alive. 

That was the overwhelming view on a critical conversation on Newsbreak Talk- ahead of Youth Day.

Dr Adam Cooper (Chief Research Specialist in the Equitable Education and Economies research division at the Human Sciences Research Council) joined the conversation- where he reflected on the enduring challenges facing South African youth, from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles...

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
It may be 50 years since the youth of 1976 fought for their rights- but in 2026, the fight is still very much alive.&nbsp;
That was the overwhelming view on a critical conversation on Newsbreak Talk- ahead of Youth Day.
Dr Adam Cooper (Chief Research Specialist in the Equitable Education and Economies research division at the Human Sciences Research Council) joined the conversation- where he reflected on the enduring challenges facing South African youth, from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles...

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HSRC: from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles #youthmonth #sabcnews 

Food For Love Africa hopes they exceed their combined goal of providing 67 000 meals on Mandela Day.

The Pietermaritzburg branch of the non profit organization- whose mission is to eradicate hunger- will be celebrating Mandela day with the public at the TPA Primary School on Saturday. 

Food For Love Africa Director in Pietermaritzburg Dino Kandhir explains their goal of cooking, for a cause

Food For Love Africa hopes they exceed their combined goal of providing 67 000 meals on Mandela Day.
The Pietermaritzburg branch of the non profit organization- whose mission is to eradicate hunger- will be celebrating Mandela day with the public at the TPA Primary School on Saturday.&nbsp;
Food For Love Africa Director in Pietermaritzburg Dino Kandhir explains their goal of cooking, for a cause

Food For Love Africa hopes to exceed their goal of providing 67 000 meals for Mandela Day #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Mattehw Veeran - Education expert Professor Sonja van Putten* has urged South African parents and learners to approach the choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Maths Lit) with compassion and foresight rather than fear. While pure Maths remains a critical gateway for STEM and commerce fields, Prof. van Putten warns that forcing struggling children to take it can cause severe anxiety and overlook the immense practical value of Maths Lit. She's now advocating for a balanced decision-making process focused on the child's psychological well-being and actual career goals... 

*Prof. Sonja van Putten is from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria. 

By Newsbreak Producer Mattehw Veeran -&nbsp;Education expert Professor Sonja van Putten* has urged South African parents and learners to approach the choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Maths Lit) with compassion and foresight rather than fear. While pure Maths remains a critical gateway for STEM and commerce fields, Prof. van Putten warns that forcing struggling children to take it can cause severe anxiety and overlook the immense practical value of Maths Lit. She's now advocating for a balanced decision-making process focused on the child's psychological well-being and actual career goals...&nbsp;
*Prof. Sonja van Putten is from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.&nbsp;

#PODCAST Maths vs Maths Lit | Expert warns that forcing pure maths on struggling learners can cause long-term ripple effects #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have arrested two men after allegedly discovering a large cache of bank cards, cell phones and identity documents during a routine patrol in Durban's Berea. The suspects were reportedly found inside a parked Mercedes-Benz on Stephen Dlamini Road while allegedly counting bank cards, prompting officers to investigate. A search of the vehicle uncovered more than 190 debit cards from various banks, along with dozens of cell phones and other items suspected to be linked to criminal activity. The pair now face charges of fraud and possession of suspected stolen property. Police say the investigation into the origin and intended use of the seized items is continuing. KwaZulu-Natal Police Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo has the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have arrested two men after allegedly discovering a large cache of bank cards, cell phones and identity documents during a routine patrol in Durban's Berea. The suspects were reportedly found inside a parked Mercedes-Benz on Stephen Dlamini Road while allegedly counting bank cards, prompting officers to investigate. A search of the vehicle uncovered more than 190 debit cards from various banks, along with dozens of cell phones and other items suspected to be linked to criminal activity. The pair now face charges of fraud and possession of suspected stolen property. Police say the investigation into the origin and intended use of the seized items is continuing. KwaZulu-Natal Police Sergeant Thenjiswa Ngcobo has the latest...

#PODCAST Police arrest two suspects in Durban after seizing nearly 200 stolen bank cards and numerous cellphones #sabcnews

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HSRC: from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles #youthmonth #sabcnews

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