By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Ayurveda has become a popular medical alternative to treat ailments such as migraines, stress, insomnia and lifestyle diseases. Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing and alternative medicine system originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, ayur means "life" and veda means "science" or "knowledge," translating to the "Science of Life". At the recent India-South Africa Traditional Medicine Symposium and Exhibition, the Durban-based Kerala Ayurvedic Centre showcased some of the alternative treatments on offer. Founder Dr. Bhindu Pillay says the centre has run for 19 years now... 

 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel -&nbsp;Ayurveda has become a popular medical alternative to treat ailments such as migraines, stress, insomnia and lifestyle diseases. Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing and alternative medicine system originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, ayur means "life" and veda means "science" or "knowledge," translating to the "Science of Life". At the recent India-South Africa Traditional Medicine Symposium and Exhibition, the Durban-based Kerala Ayurvedic Centre showcased some of the alternative treatments on offer. Founder Dr. Bhindu Pillay says the centre has run for 19 years now...&nbsp;
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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Civic movement, the Concerned Citizens of South Africa (CCSA) has given the government fourteen days to respond to their demands of decreasing petrol prices by 50 percent or risk a three-day shutdown. The organisation was speaking ahead of its planned shutdown today in all major cities in the country, including Pretoria and Cape Town. The theme of these marches is, "We Can't Breathe! National Shutdown Against Exorbitant Fuel Prices," and it seeks to reduce fuel taxes and levies and a review of fuel-pricing formula. CCSA spokesperson, Siphiwe Mpungose....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Civic movement, the Concerned Citizens of South Africa (CCSA) has given the government fourteen days to respond to their demands of decreasing petrol prices by 50 percent or risk a three-day shutdown. The organisation was speaking ahead of its planned shutdown today in all major cities in the country, including Pretoria and Cape Town. The theme of these marches is, "We Can't Breathe! National Shutdown Against Exorbitant Fuel Prices," and it seeks to reduce fuel taxes and levies and a review of fuel-pricing formula. CCSA spokesperson, Siphiwe Mpungose....

[LISTEN] Calls mount for reduction in fuel price levy

By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - The trial of seven men accused of the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane is underway at the Durban High Court today. The trial  started this month with the accused pleading not guilty to all charges. The State has called 14 witnesses so far including a police officer. New state witnesses are expected to take a stand this week. SABC Reporter Celumusa Zulu is at court .....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - The trial of seven men accused of the murder of rapper Kiernan "AKA" Forbes and businessman Tebello "Tibz" Motsoane is underway at the Durban High Court today. The trial &nbsp;started this month with the accused pleading not guilty to all charges. The State has called 14 witnesses so far including a police officer. New state witnesses are expected to take a stand this week. SABC Reporter Celumusa Zulu is at court .....

[LISTEN] Ballistic testing under spotlight at AKA murder trial

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The water crisis in Verulam, north of eThekwini opened the flood gates of debate for the community at Newsbreak's Election Debate Roadshow at the weekend. While some residents told us they have not had water for over 100 days- politicians were unable to ascertain how the crisis could be resolved. The panel comprised of the ANC's Logie Naidoo, the DA's Haniff Hoosen, the IFP Jonathan Annipen, the EFF's Hlengiwe Mhkaliphi and the PFP's Moulama Mohamed Tariq. Meanwhile, some residents in Verulam, north of Durban, alleged that party loyalty dictates access to basic services due to political favoritism towards certain voters. Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze', says while this is not the case in all municipalities, there are others which face such influence...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The water crisis in Verulam, north of eThekwini opened the flood gates of debate for the community at Newsbreak's Election Debate Roadshow at the weekend. While some residents told us they have not had water for over 100 days- politicians were unable to ascertain how the crisis could be resolved. The panel comprised of the ANC's Logie Naidoo, the DA's Haniff Hoosen, the IFP Jonathan Annipen, the EFF's Hlengiwe Mhkaliphi and the PFP's Moulama Mohamed Tariq. Meanwhile, some residents in Verulam, north of Durban, alleged that party loyalty dictates access to basic services due to political favoritism towards certain voters. Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze', says while this is not the case in all municipalities, there are others which face such influence...

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