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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Economists warn of 'heavier consequences' if government permits another fuel hike #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consume…
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#PODCAST The Durban beachfront in apparently in crisis - as raw sewage floods streets & forces multiple beach closures #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban's tourism hub is in crisis as raw sewage floods parts of the beach front following the failure of the Mahatma Gandhi Pump Station in South Beach. Reports from the ground indicate the stench has become unbearable where hotel paving has reportedly collaps…
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#PODCAST Zoology experts warn that food systems face risk without sustained protection for natural pollinators like bees #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading zoology and entomology experts are warning that South Africa's food systems and natural biodiversity face severe risk without immediate, sustained protection for natural pollinators. Marking World Bee Day this week, Professors Abdullahi Yusuf and Chris…
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#PODCAST IEC in KZN raise concerns over political party misinformation threatening the upcoming local elections #sabcnews
The IEC has expressed concern about persistent misinformation that could seriously impact on the integrity of the upcoming local government election. The commission warned that some political party leaders are making statements that spread false information about the IEC and its management of elec…
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#PODCAST DA claim that the police minister missed the deadline on SAPS lifestyle audits, as pressure mounts to tackle rogue cops #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The DA claims Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has failed to meet the deadline to update the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police about the status of SAPS lifestyle audits for officers. The party contends that there is great …
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Residents protest the proposed double-digit tariff increases by Ethekwini Municipality #sabcnews
-by Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel EThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) along with other civic organisations and political parties have handed over a memorandum to the City opposing the proposed tariff hikes for municipal services. EThekwini Municipality plans to introduce steep increases in w…
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#PODCAST eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement preview mass march in Durban over failing service delivery #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement is launching a historic mass march from Durban's Curries Fountain this morning to demand urgent municipal intervention and accountability. Protesters, including civic organizations and business leaders, are taking a co…
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#PODCAST The IFP are demanding an urgent report, after eThekwini suspended its electricity debt relief program #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The IPF in KwaZulu-Natal has written to the office of eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba requesting an urgent tabling of a report to the finance committee regarding the suspension of the prepaid electricity 80/20 program. The 80/20 electricity debt relief program was …
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#PODCAST Anticipation mounts as KwaZulu-Natal braces for the annual Sardine Run #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As icy cold fronts sweep across the coastline this June, anticipation is building for the annual sardine run along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Thousands of residents, anglers and tourists are preparing to witness the spectacular marine phenomenon expected to move…
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#PODCAST Professionals warned that technical skills are no longer enough - as AI reshapes the workplace #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With Artificial Intelligence (AI) now handling complex knowledge work, technical proficiency alone is no longer enough to stand out in the modern workplace. That's the view of Strider Digital's Daniela Thom, who highlights that value has rapidly shifted toward…
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