by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo -  The funeral service of the veteran broadcaster and cultural activist, Mala Lutchmanan will take place today at the Clare Estate Crematorium, west of Durban. Lutchmanan passed away yesterday aged 64. She was a radio presenter on Lotus FM for over 28 years, an educator and author. Lutchmanan produced 22 publications to date, including a biography of Nelson Mandela in Tamil. Her close friend and Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces - Les Govender says he is still in disbelief after hearing the news of her passing...

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - &nbsp;The funeral service of the veteran broadcaster and cultural activist, Mala Lutchmanan will take place today at the Clare Estate Crematorium, west of Durban. Lutchmanan passed away yesterday aged 64. She was a radio presenter on Lotus FM for over 28 years, an educator and author. Lutchmanan produced 22 publications to date, including a biography of Nelson Mandela in Tamil. Her close friend and Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces - Les Govender says he is still in disbelief after hearing the news of her passing...
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#PODCAST Funeral of the late Mala Lutchmanan will take place today at the Clare Estate Crematorium #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 Funeral of the late Mala Lutchmanan will take place today at the Clare Estate Crematorium #sabcnews

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