By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa joins the world today, marking World Obesity Day. On this day, health leaders warn that obesity is a chronic disease driven by far more than personal choice. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, alongside the National Department of Health, says more than half of South African adults are living with overweight or obesity, with cases in children rising sharply. Guided by the World Obesity Federation theme "8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity", stakeholders are calling for urgent action to improve prevention, treatment and access to care. Heart and Stroke Foundation CEO, Prof Pamela Naidoo explains the seriousness of the situation... 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa joins the world today, marking World Obesity Day. On this day, health leaders warn that obesity is a chronic disease driven by far more than personal choice. The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, alongside the National Department of Health, says more than half of South African adults are living with overweight or obesity, with cases in children rising sharply. Guided by the World Obesity Federation theme "8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity", stakeholders are calling for urgent action to improve prevention, treatment and access to care. Heart and Stroke Foundation CEO, Prof Pamela Naidoo explains the seriousness of the situation...&nbsp;

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#PODCAST 8 Billion Reasons to Act: South Africa sounds the alarm as today marks World Obesity Day 2026 #sabcnews

#PODCAST UP launch first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool, designed to help teachers detect early-stage hearing loss #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - To mark World Hearing Day this week, the University of Pretoria has launched a first-of-its-kind AI-powered WhatsApp training tool, designed to help teachers detect early-stage hearing loss in South African classrooms. With millions of children globally living with undiagnosed hearing difficulties, this initiative leverages accessible technology to provide educators with real-time, evidence-based support. Joining us now on the Techno Touch to discuss how this program is bridging the gap in essential healthcare is Speech-Language Pathology expert Professor De Wet Swanepoel... 
Teachers working with preschool and school-aged children are encouraged to participate. The training is free of charge.
To start: Send the word “EARS” on WhatsApp to +27 87 813 4013 or visit: https://wa.me/27878134013

#PODCAST UP launch first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool, designed to help teachers detect early-stage hearing loss #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - To mark World Hearing Day this week, the University of Pretoria has launched a first-of-its-kind AI-powered WhatsApp training tool, designed to help teachers detect early-stage hearing loss in South African classrooms. With millions of children globally living with undiagnosed hearing difficulties, this initiative leverages accessible technology to provide educators with real-time, evidence-based support. Joining us now on the Techno Touch to discuss how this program is bridging the gap in essential healthcare is Speech-Language Pathology expert Professor De Wet Swanepoel...&nbsp;
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<li>Teachers working with preschool and school-aged children are encouraged to participate. The training is free of&nbsp;charge.</li>
<li>To start: Send the word &ldquo;EARS&rdquo; on WhatsApp to +27 87 813 4013 or visit: https://wa.me/27878134013</li>
</ul>

#PODCAST University of Pretoria launch first-of-its-kind AI-powered tool, designed to help teachers detect early-stage hearing loss #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Tamil Advancement Society in Durban is encouraging youth to join their free Tamil classes. The classes are being held in an effort to promote and preserve the Tamil language, culture and heritage in the community. It will be hosted once a week at the Seven Hills Primary School at Montford in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Roshnee Govinder, Secretary of the Tamil Advancement Society says they are committed to keeping the language alive and are hoping the community seizes the opportunity to learn one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages...

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Tamil Advancement Society in Durban is encouraging youth to join their free Tamil classes. The classes are being held in an effort to promote and preserve the Tamil language, culture and heritage in the community. It will be hosted once a week at the Seven Hills Primary School at Montford in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Roshnee Govinder, Secretary of the Tamil Advancement Society says they are committed to keeping the language alive and are hoping the community seizes the opportunity to learn one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages...

#PODCAST The Tamil Advancement Society in Durban encourage youth to join their free weekly Tamil classes #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Road Freight Association says the latest fuel price hike coupled with the conflict in the middle east affecting oil trade routes could lead to higher prices being paid at the tills in South Africa. From today, both grades of petrol increased by 20-cent a litre, while the price of diesel increased between 62-cents and 65-cent a litre depending on the grade. The price of brent crude oil yesterday increased by about 3% to just over 80-dollars a barrel. CEO of the Association, Gavin Kelly is hopeful that the conflict will be resolved soon, in turn bringing about stability within the markets and local supply chain...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Road Freight Association says the latest fuel price hike coupled with the conflict in the middle east affecting oil trade routes could lead to higher prices being paid at the tills in South Africa. From today, both grades of petrol increased by 20-cent a litre, while the price of diesel increased between 62-cents and 65-cent a litre depending on the grade. The price of brent crude oil yesterday increased by about 3% to just over 80-dollars a barrel. CEO of the Association, Gavin Kelly is hopeful that the conflict will be resolved soon, in turn bringing about stability within the markets and local supply chain...

#PODCAST 8 Billion Reasons to Act: South Africa sounds the alarm as today marks World Obesity Day 2026 #sabcnews

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