This month, political parties in KwaZulu-Natal will meet for a Summit, that's aim at promoting peace and tolerance, ahead of the Local Government Elections on November 4. According to Premier Thami Ntuli, the gathering will involve parties contesting elections and the Independent Electoral Commission - in an effort to ensure peaceful, free, and fair elections. This in the wake of reports of intimidation and deadly attacks against councillor candidates. However, it's yet unconfirmed whether the attacks were politically motivated. Zanele Buthelezi has more...

This month, political parties in KwaZulu-Natal will meet for a Summit, that's aim at promoting peace and tolerance, ahead of the Local Government Elections on November 4. According to Premier Thami Ntuli, the gathering will involve parties contesting elections and the Independent Electoral Commission - in an effort to ensure peaceful, free, and fair elections. This in the wake of reports of intimidation and deadly attacks against councillor candidates. However, it's yet unconfirmed whether the attacks were politically motivated. Zanele Buthelezi has more...

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Is a vote for a smaller party just a vote for the majority? That was the question posed to the South African Communist Party or SACP candidate, Azad Seedat, who is standing for election in the eThekwini Metro. Seedat will be contesting Ward 102 comprising Palmview at Phoenix, Ottawa, Cornubia, Blackburn and Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Seedat elaborates on why one should vote for the SACP... 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Is a vote for a smaller party just a vote for the majority? That was the question posed to the South African Communist Party or SACP candidate, Azad Seedat, who is standing for election in the eThekwini Metro. Seedat will be contesting Ward 102 comprising Palmview at Phoenix, Ottawa, Cornubia, Blackburn and Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Seedat elaborates on why one should vote for the SACP...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] SACP eThekwini candidate Azad Seedat defends role of smaller parties in local elections #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Marine conservationists are encouraged by growing community interest in protecting the country's oceans. This comes as South Africa observes National Marine Month, highlighting the importance of preserving marine life and ecosystems. However, threats such as ocean degradation and climate change continue to place marine ecosystems under pressure. Senior Advisor at the Two Oceans Aquarium and Foundation, Dr Judy Mann-Lang explains the challenges we face and why greater public awareness is crucial to protecting our oceans...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Marine conservationists are encouraged by growing community interest in protecting the country's oceans. This comes as South Africa observes National Marine Month, highlighting the importance of preserving marine life and ecosystems. However, threats such as ocean degradation and climate change continue to place marine ecosystems under pressure. Senior Advisor at the Two Oceans Aquarium and Foundation, Dr Judy Mann-Lang explains the challenges we face and why greater public awareness is crucial to protecting our oceans...

[LISTEN] National Marine Month | Two Oceans Aquarium highlights urgent need to protect ocean ecosystems #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa marks World Stroke Week 2026, new data shows that cerebro-vascular disease has risen to become the third-leading cause of death in the country. With the foundation's theme emphasising that strokes are increasingly affecting younger populations, early awareness is more critical than ever. Sister Juandre Watson, health promotions lead at the HSFSA, discusses these concerning trends and also elaborates on how up to 70% of strokes can be prevented... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa marks World Stroke Week 2026, new data shows that cerebro-vascular disease has risen to become the third-leading cause of death in the country. With the foundation's theme emphasising that strokes are increasingly affecting younger populations, early awareness is more critical than ever. Sister Juandre Watson, health promotions lead at the HSFSA, discusses these concerning trends and also elaborates on how up to 70% of strokes can be prevented...&nbsp;

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