#PODCAST South African National Blood Service (SANBS) summer campaign aims to improve the current blood donor base of 1% #sabcnews

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 bustl…

#PODCAST First "Women in Wealth" report reveals interesting findings regarding the financial behaviour & attitude of SA women #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 wo…

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

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 15 November 2024 #sabcnews

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

#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 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 Stu…

#PODCAST Businesses encouraged to implement a "layered approach" to protect themselves amid heightened criminal activity #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…

#PODCAST COP29: Environmental activists want governments to put "words into action" - as the climate crisis deepens #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 t…

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

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

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