By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban jewellery designer Nihal Shah, has been named a Top 10 professional finalist in the prestigious 2026 PlatAfrica platinum design competition*. This year's contest challenges the country's top artisans to interpret the theme "Equilibrium," exploring balance through structure, form, and symbolism. Fresh off a PlatAfrica industry trip to Hong Kong alongside his father, Nihal Shah joins us to discuss his design, his experience on the global stage, and competing on South Africa's premier jewellery platform... 

*Public voting for the People's Choice Award opens this month ahead of the final awards on 6 November 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran -&nbsp;Durban jewellery designer Nihal Shah, has been named a Top 10 professional finalist in the prestigious 2026 PlatAfrica platinum design competition*. This year's contest challenges the country's top artisans to interpret the theme "Equilibrium," exploring balance through structure, form, and symbolism. Fresh off a PlatAfrica industry trip to Hong Kong alongside his father, Nihal Shah joins us to discuss his design, his experience on the global stage, and competing on South Africa's premier jewellery platform...&nbsp;
*Public voting for the People's Choice Award opens this month ahead of the final awards on 6 November&nbsp;

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - About 151 technical learners will wrap up their participation in the 2026 National Skills Competition today. These learners will be awarded for their technical and artisinal skills which then improves their career opportunities. The competition covers 11 technical disciplines including automotive technology, welding, electric systems, plumbing and woodworking. Dr Mankodi Moitse, CEO of Kagiso Trust says by empowering learners with practical skills while still at school will boost their confidence and build a better workforce...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - About 151 technical learners will wrap up their participation in the 2026 National Skills Competition today. These learners will be awarded for their technical and artisinal skills which then improves their career opportunities. The competition covers 11 technical disciplines including automotive technology, welding, electric systems, plumbing and woodworking. Dr Mankodi Moitse, CEO of Kagiso Trust says by empowering learners with practical skills while still at school will boost their confidence and build a better workforce...

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

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

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By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Dignitaries, faith leaders, and community members will gather at the historic Phoenix Settlement today to observe Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary and the International Day of Non-Violence. The interfaith gathering, designed to champion peace, unity, and multi-faith harmony will feature an address by the Consul General of India, Mr. Nitheen Subhash Yeola. It will take place at 10am at the Phoenix Settlement in Durban. The commemoration brings renewed focus to the historic ashram founded by Gandhi in 1904, emphasizing its enduring message of "One Humanity, Many Faiths, Peace for All" in contemporary South Africa. Great granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Asha Ramgobin brings us the latest...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Dignitaries, faith leaders, and community members will gather at the historic Phoenix Settlement today to observe Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary and the International Day of Non-Violence. The interfaith gathering, designed to champion peace, unity, and multi-faith harmony will feature an address by the Consul General of India, Mr. Nitheen Subhash Yeola. It will take place at 10am at the Phoenix Settlement in Durban. The commemoration brings renewed focus to the historic ashram founded by Gandhi in 1904, emphasizing its enduring message of "One Humanity, Many Faiths, Peace for All" in contemporary South Africa. Great granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Asha Ramgobin brings us the latest...

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