By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal south coast is on high alert as the annual sardine run gets underway, drawing increased marine activity and renewed safety concerns for beachgoers. They say that the adjusting of shark safety nets is in operation as shoals move north along the coastline. Early sightings confirm sardine shoals reaching areas such as Port Edward, with movement now tracked toward Margate and Shelly Beach. This seasonal event is also attracting sharks, dolphins, and seabirds, creating intense feeding activity offshore. Beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution and consult lifeguards before entering the water during this high-risk period.  KZN Sharks Board spokesperson, Wayne Harrison explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal south coast is on high alert as the annual sardine run gets underway, drawing increased marine activity and renewed safety concerns for beachgoers. They say that the adjusting of shark safety nets is in operation as shoals move north along the coastline. Early sightings confirm sardine shoals reaching areas such as Port Edward, with movement now tracked toward Margate and Shelly Beach. This seasonal event is also attracting sharks, dolphins, and seabirds, creating intense feeding activity offshore. Beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution and consult lifeguards before entering the water during this high-risk period. &nbsp;KZN Sharks Board spokesperson, Wayne Harrison explains...

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-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad

This Nelson Mandela Day- we asked a simple question, with a profound impact: What Would Mandela Do?

Amid economic turmoil and poverty, high rates of corruption and growing disharmony between locals and foreigners: what approach would Madiba employ to fix the worlds problems?

We discussed this with civil society organisations- all wanting to create a better South Africa, in the spirit of Nelson Mandela...

The conversation included: Defend Our Democracy, the Active Citizens Movement, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa, Food For Love Africa and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad
This Nelson Mandela Day- we asked a simple question, with a profound impact: What Would Mandela Do?
Amid economic turmoil and poverty, high rates of corruption and growing disharmony between locals and foreigners: what approach would Madiba employ to fix the worlds problems?
We discussed this with civil society organisations- all wanting to create a better South Africa, in the spirit of Nelson Mandela...
The conversation included: Defend Our Democracy, the Active Citizens Movement, the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa, Food For Love Africa and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group

What Would Mandela Do- to address the problems afflicting SA? #sabcnews #MandelaDay

Food For Love Africa hopes they exceed their combined goal of providing 67 000 meals on Mandela Day.

The Pietermaritzburg branch of the non profit organization- whose mission is to eradicate hunger- will be celebrating Mandela day with the public at the TPA Primary School on Saturday. 

Food For Love Africa Director in Pietermaritzburg Dino Kandhir explains their goal of cooking, for a cause

Food For Love Africa hopes they exceed their combined goal of providing 67 000 meals on Mandela Day.
The Pietermaritzburg branch of the non profit organization- whose mission is to eradicate hunger- will be celebrating Mandela day with the public at the TPA Primary School on Saturday.&nbsp;
Food For Love Africa Director in Pietermaritzburg Dino Kandhir explains their goal of cooking, for a cause

Food For Love Africa hopes to exceed their goal of providing 67 000 meals for Mandela Day #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Mattehw Veeran - Education expert Professor Sonja van Putten* has urged South African parents and learners to approach the choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Maths Lit) with compassion and foresight rather than fear. While pure Maths remains a critical gateway for STEM and commerce fields, Prof. van Putten warns that forcing struggling children to take it can cause severe anxiety and overlook the immense practical value of Maths Lit. She's now advocating for a balanced decision-making process focused on the child's psychological well-being and actual career goals... 

*Prof. Sonja van Putten is from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria. 

By Newsbreak Producer Mattehw Veeran -&nbsp;Education expert Professor Sonja van Putten* has urged South African parents and learners to approach the choice between Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy (Maths Lit) with compassion and foresight rather than fear. While pure Maths remains a critical gateway for STEM and commerce fields, Prof. van Putten warns that forcing struggling children to take it can cause severe anxiety and overlook the immense practical value of Maths Lit. She's now advocating for a balanced decision-making process focused on the child's psychological well-being and actual career goals...&nbsp;
*Prof. Sonja van Putten is from the Department of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Pretoria.&nbsp;

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