#PODCAST Political parties intensify campaigning - as South Africans vow to vote in the November 4th polls #sabcnews #LGE2026

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - With just 44 days to go to the Local Government Elections, political parties and independent candidates are out and about trying to woo the electorate. For some voters who have already made their minds up, the process should be smooth sailing, but other…

#PODCAST Tech entrepreneur advocates AI and surveillance to help combat crimes against women #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge solution to crimes against women lies in technology. That's the view of technology entrepreneur Praneetha Aniruth. She was reacting to the horrific discovery of nine bodies of women in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng since July. These cases have cast a…

#PODCAST Three persons of interest questioned over the nine female Ekurhuleni murders #sabcnews

Police have identified three persons of interest in connection with the murder of nine women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni recently. Acting Police Commissioner, Firoz Cachalia says the three have been called in for questioning as investigations continue. He was briefing the media in Pretori…

SA women tired of taking precautions while predators run free #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad The brutal killings of nine women since July in Ekurhuleni, in Gauteng, has sparked outrage and calls are being made for predators to be held accountable as opposed to women having the responsibility to safeguard themselves. Praneetha Aniruth, Chairperson of th…

#PODCAST Heritage Month | Exploring the history and taste behind koeksisters and koesisters #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - In our Heritage Month focus: Did you know that there is actually a difference between a koeksister and a koessister? The difference has to do with texture, shape, flavour and heritage of the popular teatime treat, that has now become a staple on the Sou…

#PODCAST Ekurhuleni | Government defends advising women to take safety precautions amid public backlash #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Fear and anxiety are mounting among women in Ekurhuleni following the discovery of yet another female body. The number of women killed in a series of brutal attacks since July in Ekurhuleni has risen to nine. Some of the victims found in different…

#PODCAST Road Accident Fund (RAF) to host direct community outreach drive in Ulundi #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Road Accident Fund (RAF) will take its services directly to residents of the Zululand District at a community outreach programme in Ulundi next Saturday. The initiative will give claimants an opportunity to register new claims, check the status of existing…

#PODCAST Emeris Community Law Clinic offer free will drafting in Durban North and Verulam as National Wills Week wraps up #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With National Wills Week wrapping up today, the Emeris Community Law Clinic Durban is offering free basic will drafting services to the public at the Verulam Magistrate's Court and its Durban North offices. The drive comes as recent survey data reveals that on…

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 18 September 2026 #sabcnews

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

#PODCAST Durban Girls' Secondary School (DGSS) alumnae unveil upgraded facilities as part of a grand reunion and legacy project #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The alumnae of Durban Girls' Secondary School at Greyville from 1950 to 1999, have gone undertaken a project to renovate the sick bay, water tankers and 18 new toilet facilities at the school. Following the successful grand reunion last year, the steeri…