By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal premier, Thami Ntuli says they have put in application to declare a provincial state of disaster following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The Premier held a media breifing earlier this morning as calls mounts for the declaration. SABC reporter, Dries Liebenberg has the latest....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal premier, Thami Ntuli says they have put in application to declare a provincial state of disaster following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease. The Premier held a media breifing earlier this morning as calls mounts for the declaration. SABC reporter, Dries Liebenberg has the latest....

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While many have welcomed the recent announcement of a National Minimum Wage increase, others have criticised the amount considering the rising cost of living. The National Minimum Wage for 2026 will next month increase from R28.79cents to R30.23cents per hour - translating into a R1.44cents per hour increase. The increase, which will take effect on the 1st of March, will benefit all workers, including vulnerable farm workers and domestic workers. Deputy Director-General: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations at the Department of Employment and Labour, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, says employer affordability plays a key role in determining the amount at which the National Minimum Wage can be increased. Meanwhile UKZN Economics lecturer Dr Simiso Msomi and Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group Mervyn Abrahams also weighed in.

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.&nbsp;
While many have welcomed the recent announcement of a National Minimum Wage increase, others have criticised the amount considering the rising cost of living. The National Minimum Wage for 2026 will next month increase from R28.79cents to R30.23cents per hour - translating into a R1.44cents per hour increase. The increase, which will take effect on the 1st of March, will benefit all workers, including vulnerable farm workers and domestic workers. Deputy Director-General: Labour Policy and Industrial Relations at the Department of Employment and Labour, Thembinkosi Mkalipi, says employer affordability plays a key role in determining the amount at which the National Minimum Wage can be increased. Meanwhile UKZN Economics lecturer Dr Simiso Msomi and Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group Mervyn Abrahams also weighed in.

Increase in National Minimum Wage: double edged sword or financial lifeline? #sabcnews

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.

What happens to the DA- now that leader John Steenhuisen confirmed that he will not be seeking a third term? Well the party says there are no front runners for the post, because applications have not officially opened. Steenuisen announced that he will not run for DA leadership in order to focus on his government duties as Minister of Agriculture. He cites the need to devote his efforts to fight the foot and mouth outbreak in the country as a key factor influencing his decision. Meanwhile internal party squabbles are also being suggested as a reason for his decision- after former finance chair Dion George has removed from cabinet. Steenhuisen had earlier faced financial misconduct allegations but was cleared by the party's investigations. We spoke to DA spokesperson Karabo Lerato Khakhau and political expert Dr. Levy Ndou...

-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad.
What happens to the DA- now that leader John Steenhuisen confirmed that he will not be seeking a third term? Well the party says there are no front runners for the post, because applications have not officially opened. Steenuisen announced that he will not run for DA leadership in order to focus on his government duties as Minister of Agriculture. He cites the need to devote his efforts to fight the foot and mouth outbreak in the country as a key factor influencing his decision. Meanwhile internal party squabbles are also being suggested as a reason for his decision- after former finance chair Dion George has removed from cabinet. Steenhuisen had earlier faced financial misconduct allegations but was cleared by the party's investigations. We spoke to DA spokesperson Karabo Lerato Khakhau and political expert Dr. Levy Ndou...

DA Leader John Steenhuisen won't seek a third term: where does that leave the party? #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - In our fishing report feature, Sanjay Ramsarup updates you on the latest from the angling front... 

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - In our fishing report feature, Sanjay Ramsarup updates you on the latest from the angling front...&nbsp;

#PODCAST KZN Premier seeks province to be declared a state of disaster following FMD outbreak

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