By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted a Commission of Inquiry into allegation that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has ties to criminal gangs and interfered in investigations into politically motivated murders. He has also placed the Minister on special leave, while appointing Lawyer and politician professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister with effect from the first of next month. Meanwhile, Mchunu says he's ready to respond to the allegations against him. The President made the announcement in an address to the nation last night. We speak to independent security commentator, Dr Johan Burger...

(Produced by: Tashlan Naidoo)

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted a Commission of Inquiry into allegation that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has ties to criminal gangs and interfered in investigations into politically motivated murders. He has also placed the Minister on special leave, while appointing Lawyer and politician professor Firoz Cachalia as acting Police Minister with effect from the first of next month. Meanwhile, Mchunu says he's ready to respond to the allegations against him. The President made the announcement in an address to the nation last night. We speak to independent security commentator, Dr Johan Burger...
(Produced by: Tashlan Naidoo)

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Johannesburg's Emergency Management Services (EMS) has raised health and safety concerns over a growing trend of learners inhaling chemical substances from fire extinguishers. This follows the circulation of disturbing videos on social media showing pupils participating in such behaviour. The Department of Education warns that such behaviour poses severe health risks, including brain damage, respiratory failure, and even death. Spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg's EMS, Robert Mulaudzi is urging schools and parents to act urgently to curb the spread of this harmful trend....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Johannesburg's Emergency Management Services (EMS) has raised health and safety concerns over a growing trend of learners inhaling chemical substances from fire extinguishers. This follows the circulation of disturbing videos on social media showing pupils participating in such behaviour. The Department of Education warns that such behaviour poses severe health risks, including brain damage, respiratory failure, and even death. Spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg's EMS, Robert Mulaudzi is urging schools and parents to act urgently to curb the spread of this harmful trend....

#PODCAST: Concern raised amid trend of scholars inhaling fire extinguisher chemicals

by Newsbreak Presenter, Tashlan Naidoo - Experts are calling for more community involvement to fight the scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa. This comes as March marks TB Awareness month under the theme, "Yes! We Can End TB! Led by countries, Powered by people". According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa's multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in its TB incidence rate since 2015, while treatment coverage has increased from 58% to 77% since 2020. However, it is still the second greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. Non-profit company specialising in TB and HIV, TB-HIV Care say the cure rate for TB remains low at 83% in South Africa - largely due to socio-economic factors....

 

by Newsbreak Presenter, Tashlan Naidoo - Experts are calling for more community involvement to fight the scourge of Tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa. This comes as March marks TB Awareness month under the theme, "Yes! We Can End TB! Led by countries, Powered by people". According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), South Africa's multi-pronged efforts have led to a 53% reduction in its TB incidence rate since 2015, while treatment coverage has increased from 58% to 77% since 2020. However, it is still the second greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. Non-profit company specialising in TB and HIV, TB-HIV Care say the cure rate for TB remains low at 83% in South Africa - largely due to socio-economic factors....
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#PODCAST Experts call for stronger community role in South Africa's fight against TB #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Presenter, Hoosen Ebrahim - Police are investigating a break-in at Supa-Quick Tyre Shop in Musgrave, Durban after criminals struck in the early hours of Sunday morning. The suspects allegedly bypassed security before stealing computers from the premises. The incident has raised fresh concerns about business security in the area. Berea Musgrave activist - Dees Ahmed visited the scene shortly after the break-in. He explains the plan ahead to curb the influx of car guards and beggars in the Musgrave vicinity..

 

by Newsbreak Presenter, Hoosen Ebrahim - Police are investigating a break-in at Supa-Quick Tyre Shop in Musgrave, Durban after criminals struck in the early hours of Sunday morning. The suspects allegedly bypassed security before stealing computers from the premises. The incident has raised fresh concerns about business security in the area. Berea Musgrave activist - Dees Ahmed visited the scene shortly after the break-in. He explains the plan ahead to curb the influx of car guards and beggars in the Musgrave vicinity..
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