By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - The Department of Basic Education's WhatsApp guidelines between teachers and learners have cast the use of technology in schools under the spotlight. This after a teacher at Minerva Secondary School at Alexandra, in Johannesburg was placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of inappropriate communication with a 17-year-old learner in August. It's believed the teacher allegedly obtained the learner's contact details through a WhatsApp group created to support schoolwork. Deputy CEO of Fedsas - Riaan Van Der Bergh says schools need clear policies and systems to ensure that technology is used responsibly... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - The Department of Basic Education's WhatsApp guidelines between teachers and learners have cast the use of technology in schools under the spotlight. This after a teacher at Minerva Secondary School at Alexandra, in Johannesburg was placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of inappropriate communication with a 17-year-old learner in August. It's believed the teacher allegedly obtained the learner's contact details through a WhatsApp group created to support schoolwork. Deputy CEO of Fedsas - Riaan Van Der Bergh says schools need clear policies and systems to ensure that technology is used responsibly...&nbsp;

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - There are just 14 days left before the Local Government Elections on the 4th of November. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says its all systems go as over 29 million South Africans will head to the polls. In this weeks Election Wednesday focus - Provincial Electoral Officer for KwaZulu-Natal, Ntombifuthi Masinga explains what you need to know before heading out to your respective voting station....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - There are just 14 days left before the Local Government Elections on the 4th of November. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says its all systems go as over 29 million South Africans will head to the polls. In this weeks Election Wednesday focus - Provincial Electoral Officer for KwaZulu-Natal, Ntombifuthi Masinga explains what you need to know before heading out to your respective voting station....

LGE2026: Do's and dont's ahead of the November 4 polls

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Gastronomy tourism is increasingly being recognised as a driver of tourism growth, job creation and support for local businesses in South Africa. This follows the conclusion of the Gastronomy Africa & Conference Expo 2026 yesterday in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Gastronomy is the relationship between food and culture. From KwaZulu-Natal's iconic bunny chow to traditional isiZulu cuisine, the country's diverse food culture offered visitors a taste of its heritage. South African Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Sithembile Ndaba says there is an untapped opportunity to promote township food and diverse culinary offerings, including Indian cuisine, as unique tourism experiences... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Gastronomy tourism is increasingly being recognised as a driver of tourism growth, job creation and support for local businesses in South Africa. This follows the conclusion of the Gastronomy Africa &amp; Conference Expo 2026 yesterday in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Gastronomy is the relationship between food and culture. From KwaZulu-Natal's iconic bunny chow to traditional isiZulu cuisine, the country's diverse food culture offered visitors a taste of its heritage. South African Tourism Chief Marketing Officer Sithembile Ndaba says there is an untapped opportunity to promote township food and diverse culinary offerings, including Indian cuisine, as unique tourism experiences...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] SA Tourism highlights gastronomy tourism potential following Umhlanga expo #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - For millions of working-class South Africans, living payday to payday has turned financial survival into a constant source of psychological burnout and domestic strain. With living costs rising and debt pressures hitting families hard, nearly 30% of salary earners report severe impacts on their mental health, sleep and relationships. Sebastien Alexanderson, CEO of National Debt Advisors, joins us to discuss the hidden toll of breadwinner burnout and how households can now navigate these pressures... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - For millions of working-class South Africans, living payday to payday has turned financial survival into a constant source of psychological burnout and domestic strain. With living costs rising and debt pressures hitting families hard, nearly 30% of salary earners report severe impacts on their mental health, sleep and relationships. Sebastien Alexanderson, CEO of National Debt Advisors, joins us to discuss the hidden toll of breadwinner burnout and how households can now navigate these pressures...&nbsp;

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