What Would Mandela Do- to address the problems afflicting SA? #sabcnews #MandelaDay

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad This Nelson Mandela Day- we asked a simple question, with a profound impact: What Would Mandela Do? Amid economic turmoil and poverty, high rates of corruption and growing disharmony between locals and foreigners: what approach would Madiba employ to fix the w…

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

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

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

#PODCAST Zebra on the loose near King Shaka International Airport sparks urgent motorist warning #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Motorists north of Durban are urged to exercise extreme caution after a zebra was spotted roaming near King Shaka International Airport. Reaction Unit South Africa says the animal, suspected to have escaped from captivity, has now retreated into a nearby sugar…

#PODCAST MEC Siboniso Duma tables TWO key infrastructure budgets following frontline community inspections in KwaZulu-Natal #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma wrapped up a busy day yesterday after combining on-the-ground service delivery with the presentation of two Budget Policy Speeches. The MEC began the day at the Copsville Housing Project in Pi…

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 17 July 2026 #sabcnews

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

#PODCAST Medical union SAMATU calls for the urgent hiring of unemployed local doctors over costly foreign staffers #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Hundreds of qualified South African doctors remain unemployed despite ongoing staff shortages at public hospitals. The South African Medical Association Trade Union is calling on government to urgently employ these doctors, describing the situation as both a h…

#PODCAST Seva Bhakti Foundation launches Mandela Day campaign to help keep the KZN Doghouse afloat #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The spirit of Mandela Day says that every person can make a difference by serving others- and local non-profit organisation Seva Bhakti Foundation believes that this kindness should also be extended to animals. This Mandela Day the organisation is…

#PODCAST An Eastern Cape delegation is in Durban looking to launch a multi-billion-rand SEZ push to reignite jobs and investment #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban is the main setting from today, as the Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex hosts the prestigious 2nd International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment Conference. Now, this flagship event will see an Eastern Cape delegation showcase its u…