By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The billion dollar Halaal industry has been showcased by a Western Cape tour operator at Africa's Travel Indaba this year. Halaal Hopper offers strictly halaal and vegetarian travel and dietary options for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Halaal is a faith-based requirement meaning "Permissable". Fayrouz Holliday-October, the Chief Vision Officer, explains what halaal tourism entails......

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The billion dollar Halaal industry has been showcased by a Western Cape tour operator at Africa's Travel Indaba this year. Halaal Hopper offers strictly halaal and vegetarian travel and dietary options for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Halaal is a faith-based requirement meaning "Permissable". Fayrouz Holliday-October, the Chief Vision Officer, explains what halaal tourism entails......

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#PODCAST:Halaal tourism leaves food for thought at the 2026 Travel Indaba

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The North Beach CPF in Durban say a thorough investigation is underway following a spate of recent anti-Islamic graffiti in and around the area. A case of hate speech has since been opened with SAPS. While the slurs have since been removed, it has created a sense of fear and sparked a cause for concern to sew interfaith division within the area. Chairperson of the North Beach CPF, Mahomed Essa says it is encouraging to note that residents of all faiths have united in condemning such acts...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The North Beach CPF in Durban say a thorough investigation is underway following a spate of recent anti-Islamic graffiti in and around the area. A case of hate speech has since been opened with SAPS. While the slurs have since been removed, it has created a sense of fear and sparked a cause for concern to sew interfaith division within the area. Chairperson of the North Beach CPF, Mahomed Essa says it is encouraging to note that residents of all faiths have united in condemning such acts...

#PODCAST: Investigation underway into anti-Islamic graffiti in Durban

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Amid a relentless surge in local violence, Durban coach Dr. Zaheed Khan has launched weekly Taekwondo and Hapkido sessions at Hartley Road Primary School to equip local residents with essential self-defence skills. The initiative seeks to transform men, women, and children into disciplined defenders, providing a grassroots countermeasure to the crime statistics currently crippling the community. Dr. Khan describes the program as a direct response to the city's "crime-ridden" streets...

OUTRO: That was Durban-based Taekwondo and Hapkido coach, Dr. Zaheed Khan talking to Hoosen Ebrahim. Dr Khan can be contacted on 083 796 8722. 

 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Amid a relentless surge in local violence, Durban coach Dr. Zaheed Khan has launched weekly Taekwondo and Hapkido sessions at Hartley Road Primary School to equip local residents with essential self-defence skills. The initiative seeks to transform men, women, and children into disciplined defenders, providing a grassroots countermeasure to the crime statistics currently crippling the community. Dr. Khan describes the program as a direct response to the city's "crime-ridden" streets...
OUTRO: That was Durban-based Taekwondo and Hapkido coach, Dr. Zaheed Khan talking to Hoosen Ebrahim. Dr Khan can be contacted on 083 796 8722.&nbsp;
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#PODCAST DBN martial arts practitioner launches weekly Taekwondo & Hapkido lessons in response to rising crime #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Mathew Veeran - The Hold My Hand national campaign has seen an overwhelming response to its Brain Power competition, with over 500 entries submitted by caregivers across all nine provinces. This initiative celebrates everyday interactions - such as singing, playing and storytelling - that foster critical early childhood development during the first five years of life. Hold My Hand is a national campaign of action for children and teens, urging all of society to help develop the future of South Africa. This morning we're joined by Social Mobilisation Lead, Mesuli Kama... 

For the competition, you can send the words "Brain Power" to 0600 411 111 on WhatsApp and thereafter submit a short video, voice note or photo showing how you engage with a child or teen through activities like singing, storytelling, playing or merely just talking. Competition closes: 23 May 2026

 

By Newsbreak Producer Mathew Veeran - The Hold My Hand national campaign has seen an overwhelming response to its Brain Power competition, with over 500 entries submitted by caregivers across all nine provinces. This initiative celebrates everyday interactions - such as singing, playing and storytelling - that foster critical early childhood development during the first five years of life. Hold My Hand is a national campaign of action for children and teens, urging all of society to help develop the future of South Africa. This morning we're joined by Social Mobilisation Lead, Mesuli Kama...&nbsp;
For the competition, you can send the words "Brain Power" to 0600 411 111 on WhatsApp and thereafter submit a short video, voice note or photo showing how you engage with a child or teen through activities like singing, storytelling, playing or merely just talking. Competition closes: 23 May 2026
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#PODCAST:Halaal tourism leaves food for thought at the 2026 Travel Indaba

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