#PODCAST Jaipur Literature Festival convenes with experts exploring geopolitics & culture in Rajasthan's "pink city" #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, underway in Jaipur, India has transformed Rajasthan's Pink City into a global crossroads of ideas and storytelling. The festival, which runs from the from 15-19 January, will see around 500 speakers from over around the wo…

#PODCAST Authorities issue urgent warning after two drown following heavy rain and floods in Mpumalanga #sabcnews

Authorities have once again called on citizens to stop crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as heavy rainfall continues to pour in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Two people drowned in Msholozi Village near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, was swept away after attempting to cros…

#PODCAST Matriculants urged to prioritise mental health over results as experts highlight alternative pathways #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the release of the 2025 Matric results, wellness experts are reaching out to students and families who may be navigating the emotional weight of unexpected or disappointing outcomes. Student Wellness Specialist Eshana Ratibar Ghela says that these re…

#PODCAST Specialists warn over dropping maths aggregates - despite the record matric pass rate for class of 2025 #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A learning and behavioural specialist believes while it is warranted to celebrate the 88% pass rate by the class of 2025, we must be concerned about the decrease in the average mathematics mark. The pure mathematics aggregate in 2025 stands at 64%, an almost 5…

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 16 January 2026 #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - In our fishing report feature, Sanjay Ramsarup updates you on the latest from the angling front... 

#PODCAST Pressure mounts as over 3,000 learners still no placed at schools in Gauteng

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Scores of parents continue to queue outside Department of Education District offices in Gauteng seeking placement for their children. Over three-thousand children have not been placed, despite the new academic year already having started. SABC reporter, Pusel…

#PODCAST Tragedy in Tongaat: 23-year-old dies as fire guts his wood and iron structure home #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 23-year-old man was declared deceased in Tongaat, north of Durban, after he burnt to death in his home while asleep. According to spokesperson for local security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, the wood and iron structure was engulfed in fla…

#PODCAST Minister of COGTA Velenkosi Hlabisa says discussions are underway to determinate the date of the Local Government Elections #sabcnews

Discussions are at an advanced stage to determine the local government elections date. This is according to Minister of COGTA, Velenkosi Hlabisa. Hlabisa spoke to the media on the sidelines of a follow-up meeting between CONTRALESA and COGTA that is aimed at addressing issues that were raised by tr…

#PODCAST Three murder suspects are to appear at the Chatsworth court today, following the brutal killing of a 20-year-old man #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Three suspects are expected to appear at the Chatsworth Magistrates Court today facing charges of the murder. On Monday, a 20-year-old man was shot multiple times outside an informal settlement in Chatsworth, south of Durban and was declared dead at the scene…

#PODCAST AD Hoc Committee hears that political interference in the police service began to intensify in 2007, following an ANC conference #sabcnews

Former Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, has acknowledged that political interference in the South African Police Service has been prevalent for a long time.  Phahlane says it began after the ANC Conference held in Polokwane in 2007. He was testifying before the Ad Hoc Committe…