By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As SABC News marks its 75th anniversary of delivering news to the nation, we reflect on the organisation's remarkable journey and evolution. Today, we're privileged to speak with Judy Sandison, a former employee who made history as the first woman regional editor for KwaZulu-Natal. Judy was also pivotal part in getting the cellular news service "News Break 082 152" up and running - paving the way for news to be consumed from a mobile perspective. In this interview, she shares some invaluable insights into how the industry has transformed since the SABC launched its news service, all the way back in 1950... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As SABC News marks its 75th anniversary of delivering news to the nation, we reflect on the organisation's remarkable journey and evolution. Today, we're privileged to speak with Judy Sandison, a former employee who made history as the first woman regional editor for KwaZulu-Natal. Judy was also pivotal part in getting the cellular news service "News Break 082 152" up and running - paving the way for news to be consumed from a mobile perspective. In this interview, she shares some invaluable insights into how the industry has transformed since the SABC launched its news service, all the way back in 1950...&nbsp;

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#PODCAST SABC's first woman regional editor in KZN, Judy Sandison reflects on her time at the organisation #sabcnews75 #sabcnews

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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#PODCAST Durban tyre shop break-in sparks renewed security concerns in the Musgrave area #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community at large is invited to attend a special meeting on March 22nd, in the fight for Curries Fountain in Durban to be declared a 'Protected Heritage Landmark'. The iconic sports ground has been in existence since 1925, serving as a space that has promoted social cohesion between all communities. President of the Curries Fountain Heritage Preservation Foundation, Maya Singh...

*The meeting will take place on Sunday, March 22nd, between 13h30 and 14h00, at Sastri College in Durban.

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community at large is invited to attend a special meeting on March 22nd, in the fight for Curries Fountain in Durban to be declared a 'Protected Heritage Landmark'. The iconic sports ground has been in existence since 1925, serving as a space that has promoted social cohesion between all communities. President of the Curries Fountain Heritage Preservation Foundation, Maya Singh...
*The meeting will take place on Sunday, March 22nd, between 13h30 and 14h00, at Sastri College in Durban.

#PODCAST SABC's first woman regional editor in KZN, Judy Sandison reflects on her time at the organisation #sabcnews75 #sabcnews

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