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 bustling time, the blood service is unwavering in its commitment to a safe and sufficient blood supply across the nation's health care system. Their mission is to exceed the country's current blood donor base of 1%. SANBS' head of donor marketing, Neelashan Govender elaborates...

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 bustling time, the blood service is unwavering in its commitment to a safe and sufficient blood supply across the nation's health care system. Their mission is to exceed the country's current blood donor base of 1%. SANBS' head of donor marketing, Neelashan Govender elaborates...

#PODCAST South African National Blood Service (SANBS) summer campaign aims to improve the current blood donor base of 1% #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 women, offering insight into the challenges and opportunities they encounter. It found that in a nation with a population exceeding 60 million, around half a million women possess a four-year degree or higher. Head of Technical Marketing at PPS Motshabi Nomvethe explains that despite the small numbers, the women the study focuses on are emerging as influential voices in the financial sector...

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 women, offering insight into the challenges and opportunities they encounter. It found that in a nation with a population exceeding 60 million, around half a million women possess a four-year degree or higher. Head of Technical Marketing at PPS Motshabi Nomvethe explains that despite the small numbers, the women the study focuses on are emerging as influential voices in the financial sector...

#PODCAST First "Women in Wealth" report reveals interesting findings regarding the financial behaviour & attitude of SA women #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 the crematorium was not functioning. Many residents and civil right groups complained that this was adding an unnecessary financial and emotional burden to bereaved families. The municipality says it has set aside three-million rand for the repair and the functioning of the crematorium. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu reports…

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 the crematorium was not functioning. Many residents and civil right groups complained that this was adding an unnecessary financial and emotional burden to bereaved families. The municipality says it has set aside three-million rand for the repair and the functioning of the crematorium. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu reports…

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

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

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

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 15 November 2024 #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 Study" goes in-depth into explaining how many respondents worry about whether insurers will pay out claims, adding to the overall mistrust from past experiences. The study stresses the need for clear communication and better customer service to rebuild this trust, highlighting why change is vital in the industry. Ask Africa Director, Dr Sarina Howie explains... 

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 Study" goes in-depth into explaining how many respondents worry about whether insurers will pay out claims, adding to the overall mistrust from past experiences. The study stresses the need for clear communication and better customer service to rebuild this trust, highlighting why change is vital in the industry. Ask Africa Director, Dr Sarina Howie explains...

#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 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 businesses, particularly those with valuable stock and equipment. Bronwyn Littley is the Marketing Manager for one of SA's most respected security solutions. In this interview she provides some insight on how small businesses can use a "layered approach" to protect themselves and mitigate the impact of criminal activity... 

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 businesses, particularly those with valuable stock and equipment. Bronwyn Littley is the Marketing Manager for one of SA's most respected security solutions. In this interview she provides some insight on how small businesses can use a "layered approach" to protect themselves and mitigate the impact of criminal activity...

#PODCAST Businesses encouraged to implement a "layered approach" to protect themselves amid heightened criminal activity #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 to the 22nd of November. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record after an extended streak of exceptionally high monthly global mean temperatures. Activist, Desmond D'Sa says there is a lack of political will to speedily move to green energy and do away with fossil fuels - which is a major contributor to global warming...

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 to the 22nd of November. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), 2024 is on track to be the warmest year on record after an extended streak of exceptionally high monthly global mean temperatures. Activist, Desmond D'Sa says there is a lack of political will to speedily move to green energy and do away with fossil fuels - which is a major contributor to global warming...

#PODCAST COP29: Environmental activists want governments to put "words into action" - as the climate crisis deepens #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 councillor, Yogis Govender. A video of the incident was shared on social media, sparking outrage online. The comment was made during a debate on a monument honouring the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers in South Africa in 1860. Chairperson of Action SA on KZN, Zwakele Mncwango says he sat close to bench where the remark was hurled from and recalls what transpired at the meeting...

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 councillor, Yogis Govender. A video of the incident was shared on social media, sparking outrage online. The comment was made during a debate on a monument honouring the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers in South Africa in 1860. Chairperson of Action SA on KZN, Zwakele Mncwango says he sat close to bench where the remark was hurled from and recalls what transpired at the meeting...

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

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Financial Ombud (NFO) has warned consumers to guard themselves against impulse buying without a budget or plan. With Black Friday just a couple of weeks away, many retailers have taken the opportunity to slash prices in a bid to lure consumers into spending money. The NFO urges consumers to shop with their head and not allow emotions to empty their wallet. Credit Division Lead Ombud at the NFO, Howard Gabriels explains how credit-active South Africans should exercise caution and avoid the financial pitfalls associated with spending on a whim...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Financial Ombud (NFO) has warned consumers to guard themselves against impulse buying without a budget or plan. With Black Friday just a couple of weeks away, many retailers have taken the opportunity to slash prices in a bid to lure consumers into spending money. The NFO urges consumers to shop with their head and not allow emotions to empty their wallet. Credit Division Lead Ombud at the NFO, Howard Gabriels explains how credit-active South Africans should exercise caution and avoid the financial pitfalls associated with spending on a whim...

#PODCAST The National Financial Ombud warn consumers to guard themselves against impulse buying without a budget or plan #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Tashlan Naidoo - The Community Policing Forum (CPF) from Kwadukuza on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast are calling for the suspect accused of killing Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) superintendent, Mariemuthoo Desmond Arumugam to face the full might of the law. The 27-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday will appear in court today. It is alleged that the suspect robbed a taxi driver and passengers when the traffic officer approached the vehicle along the N2 at Groutville north of Durban last week because it was incorrectly parked on the side of the road. The suspect then fired shots at the officer, killing him. CPF Chairperson, Dr Ephraim Zungu says he worked closely with Arumugum over the years and described him as a selfless person who always put the community first...

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Tashlan Naidoo - The Community Policing Forum (CPF) from Kwadukuza on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast are calling for the suspect accused of killing Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) superintendent, Mariemuthoo Desmond Arumugam to face the full might of the law. The 27-year-old suspect who was arrested on Monday will appear in court today. It is alleged that the suspect robbed a taxi driver and passengers when the traffic officer approached the vehicle along the N2 at Groutville north of Durban last week because it was incorrectly parked on the side of the road. The suspect then fired shots at the officer, killing him. CPF Chairperson, Dr Ephraim Zungu says he worked closely with Arumugum over the years and described him as a selfless person who always put the community first...

#PODCAST Kwadukuza CPF call for the suspect who killed RTI superintendent Desmond Arumugam to face the full extent of the law #sabcnews

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