By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa marks World Stroke Week 2026, new data shows that cerebro-vascular disease has risen to become the third-leading cause of death in the country. With the foundation's theme emphasising that strokes are increasingly affecting younger populations, early awareness is more critical than ever. Sister Juandre Watson, health promotions lead at the HSFSA, discusses these concerning trends and also elaborates on how up to 70% of strokes can be prevented... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa marks World Stroke Week 2026, new data shows that cerebro-vascular disease has risen to become the third-leading cause of death in the country. With the foundation's theme emphasising that strokes are increasingly affecting younger populations, early awareness is more critical than ever. Sister Juandre Watson, health promotions lead at the HSFSA, discusses these concerning trends and also elaborates on how up to 70% of strokes can be prevented...&nbsp;

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[LISTEN] World Stroke Week | Heart and Stroke Foundation warns of rising stroke rates in younger adults #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Is a vote for a smaller party just a vote for the majority? That was the question posed to the South African Communist Party or SACP candidate, Azad Seedat, who is standing for election in the eThekwini Metro. Seedat will be contesting Ward 102 comprising Palmview at Phoenix, Ottawa, Cornubia, Blackburn and Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Seedat elaborates on why one should vote for the SACP... 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Is a vote for a smaller party just a vote for the majority? That was the question posed to the South African Communist Party or SACP candidate, Azad Seedat, who is standing for election in the eThekwini Metro. Seedat will be contesting Ward 102 comprising Palmview at Phoenix, Ottawa, Cornubia, Blackburn and Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Seedat elaborates on why one should vote for the SACP...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] SACP eThekwini candidate Azad Seedat defends role of smaller parties in local elections #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Marine conservationists are encouraged by growing community interest in protecting the country's oceans. This comes as South Africa observes National Marine Month, highlighting the importance of preserving marine life and ecosystems. However, threats such as ocean degradation and climate change continue to place marine ecosystems under pressure. Senior Advisor at the Two Oceans Aquarium and Foundation, Dr Judy Mann-Lang explains the challenges we face and why greater public awareness is crucial to protecting our oceans...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Marine conservationists are encouraged by growing community interest in protecting the country's oceans. This comes as South Africa observes National Marine Month, highlighting the importance of preserving marine life and ecosystems. However, threats such as ocean degradation and climate change continue to place marine ecosystems under pressure. Senior Advisor at the Two Oceans Aquarium and Foundation, Dr Judy Mann-Lang explains the challenges we face and why greater public awareness is crucial to protecting our oceans...

[LISTEN] National Marine Month | Two Oceans Aquarium highlights urgent need to protect ocean ecosystems #sabcnews

Most political parties in Parliament reacted positively to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, while some likened it to political point scoring ahead of the local government elections next month. Among others, government has revised down its economic growth forecast for 2026 to one-point-two percent from one-point-six percent projected in the February Budget. Growth is expected to reach two percent by 2029. Godongwana also announced a drop in fuel levy of three rand a litre for diesel and one rand-50 cents for petrol, on November 4th.  Zalene Merrington reports...

Most political parties in Parliament reacted positively to the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement delivered by Finance minister Enoch Godongwana, while some likened it to political point scoring ahead of the local government elections next month. Among others, government has revised down its economic growth forecast for 2026 to one-point-two percent from one-point-six percent projected in the February Budget. Growth is expected to reach two percent by 2029. Godongwana also announced a drop in fuel levy of three rand a litre for diesel and one rand-50 cents for petrol, on November 4th. &nbsp;Zalene Merrington reports...

[LISTEN] World Stroke Week | Heart and Stroke Foundation warns of rising stroke rates in younger adults #sabcnews

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