By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In the build-up to Mandela Day this Friday, food rescue organisation, SA Harvest is highlighting the inequality of food security in our education system. According to the Food (In)Security Report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) in 2024, one in seven children go hungry every week - while stunting affects 30% of boys and 25% of girls under five, locking them into cycles of compromised cognitive development. SA Harvest is on a path to try and change this through building a logistics chain, activating community networks in an effort to create sustainability. Head of Strategy, Marketing & Communications at SA Harvest, Cassandra Potgieter... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In the build-up to Mandela Day this Friday, food rescue organisation, SA Harvest is highlighting the inequality of food security in our education system. According to the Food (In)Security Report by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) in 2024, one in seven children go hungry every week - while stunting affects 30% of boys and 25% of girls under five, locking them into cycles of compromised cognitive development. SA Harvest is on a path to try and change this through building a logistics chain, activating community networks in an effort to create sustainability. Head of Strategy, Marketing &amp; Communications at SA Harvest, Cassandra Potgieter...&nbsp;

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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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