#PODCAST Crime analysts believe while incidents of murder, sexual offences and robbery decreased in the past six months, organized crime is on the rise #sabcnews

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Crime analysts believe that while incidents of murder, sexual offences and robbery have decreased in the past six months, organised crime seems to be on the rise. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu recently released crime stats for the period from July to September…

#PODCAST Pharmacy professionals issue a vital reminder not to pause or neglect prescribed chronic medication amidst all the festive excitement #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Danial - It's the festive season - a time for relaxation, travel and taking a break from the daily grind. However, pharmacy professionals are issuing a vital reminder not to pause or neglect prescribed chronic medication amidst all the festive excitement. Sameera Kuma…

#PODCAST How do brand experts believe the formation of the Government of National Unity has helped South Africa? #sabcnews  

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo -  Brand and reputation experts believe that the formation of the Government of National Unity has so far helped the country to demonstrate its ability to be part of crucial conversations globally and locally for the betterment of society. Managing Director of …

#PODCAST SAMA warns those with underlying an illness to exercise COVID-19 precautions this festive season as the virus is still highly present #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) are urging citizens, especially those with underlying illnesses and who are immuno-compromised to exercise COVID-19 precautions this festive season as the virus is still present in society. SAMA Chairperson, Dr Mvu…

#PODCAST RTMC has called on long distance taxi and truck owners to make provisions, ensuring their drivers do not get fatigued on the roads #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is calling on long distance taxi and truck owners to make provisions to ensure their drivers do not get fatigued on the roads. This comes in the wake of a crash involving a minibus taxi on the N3 in the Mpumalan…

#PODCAST KZN gearing up to host over 1.3 million visitors to its pristine beaches, rich cultural offerings and warm hospitality #sabcnews

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim -  KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) is gearing up for a bustling festive season, with over 1.3 million visitors expected to flock to the province for its pristine beaches, rich cultural offerings, and warm hospitality. As the Zulu Kingdom prepares to host both domestic and …

#PODCAST Residents of Chatsworth urged to wear face masks following an upsurge in COVID-19 cases #sabcnews

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre's Coronavirus Action Committee (COVAC) has urged residents of Chatsworth, south of Durban, to wear face masks during the busy festive period. This follows concerns raised of a possible upsurge in COVID-19…

#PODCAST How important is practicing proper beach safety this festive season?  #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel -  A tragedy can happen in a split second and that is why beach safety is so important. That's according to President of Lifesaving South Africa Dhaya Sewduth, as the festive season unfolds. With thousands of people flocking to beaches, swimming pools and water…

#PODCAST Police in KZN say they are going to have enough "numbers on the ground" to keep the province safe this festive season #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Police in KwaZulu Natal say they are going to have enough "numbers on the ground" to keep the province safe this festive season. This comes as the province gears up for a bumper festive season this week. Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshi…

#PODCAST The N3 Toll Concession has been seeing an excess of 1400 vehicles pass through the tolls per hour as festive season traveling takes the upswing #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The N3 Toll Concession has been seeing an excess of 1400 vehicles pass through the tolls per hour as festive season traveling takes the upswing. N3 Toll Concession Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra urges road users to be alert during travels…