By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The newly crowned 2026 Mrs South Africa is ready to share the human side of environmental challenges and climate change. 39-year-old Verushka Singh received the honour on the weekend and is the first South African of Indian origin to hold the title. The Johannesburg chemical engineer and climate change strategist says she remains in shock after being crowned. Singh reacts to her win...

 

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The newly crowned 2026 Mrs South Africa is ready to share the human side of environmental challenges and climate change. 39-year-old Verushka Singh received the honour on the weekend and is the first South African of Indian origin to hold the title. The Johannesburg chemical engineer and climate change strategist says she remains in shock after being crowned. Singh reacts to her win...
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By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge tree has fallen in Durban's Casbha: The founder of the iconic Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room, at the then Grey Street Precint in Durban, has passed away at the age of 84. Manilall Ranchod Patel was the founder of the restaurant that offered vegetarian meals to patrons in a quarter hollowed-out loaf of bread. At the height of apartheid, people of colour were not allowed to sit and eat in restaurants and this type of meal became popular among workers as it did not require crockery or cutlery. This gave birth to what is now known in Durban culinary circles as the bunny chow. Patel's funeral will take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium tomorrow (Saturday). Former Casbah resident and historian, Buddy Govender, describes the role that Patel's restaurant played in that area.......

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A huge tree has fallen in Durban's Casbha: The founder of the iconic Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room, at the then Grey Street Precint in Durban, has passed away at the age of 84. Manilall Ranchod Patel was the founder of the restaurant that offered vegetarian meals to patrons in a quarter hollowed-out loaf of bread. At the height of apartheid, people of colour were not allowed to sit and eat in restaurants and this type of meal became popular among workers as it did not require crockery or cutlery. This gave birth to what is now known in Durban culinary circles as the bunny chow. Patel's funeral will take place at the Clare Estate Crematorium tomorrow (Saturday). Former Casbah resident and historian, Buddy Govender, describes the role that Patel's restaurant played in that area.......

#PODCAST: The end of an era - Founder of Patel's Vegetarian Refreshment Room in Durban passes away

Police union, Popcru says it expects the quarterly crime statistics to paint a concerning picture, especially regarding violent crime facing the country's communities. The union says it remains particularly concerned about murders, gender-based violence and police killings. The South African Police Service's third-quarter crime statistics covering October to December 2025 showed an 8.7 percent decrease in murders and a 6.7 percent drop in total violent contact crime compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite these national declines, violent crimes remain unacceptably high. Thabiso Radebe reports…

Police union, Popcru says it expects the quarterly crime statistics to paint a concerning picture, especially regarding violent crime facing the country's communities. The union says it remains particularly concerned about murders, gender-based violence and police killings. The South African Police Service's third-quarter crime statistics covering October to December 2025 showed an 8.7 percent decrease in murders and a 6.7 percent drop in total violent contact crime compared to the same period in the previous year. Despite these national declines, violent crimes remain unacceptably high. Thabiso Radebe reports&hellip;

#PODCAST PREVIEW: Popcru warn that the upcoming quarterly crime stats will paint a grim picture of violence #sabcnews

South Africa and Botswana are seeking to strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced co-operation in trade, energy and other strategic sectors. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko wrapped up talks at the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, as Ramaphosa concludes his two-day state visit to Botswana. Immigration on the continent was also discussed. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

South Africa and Botswana are seeking to strengthen bilateral ties through enhanced co-operation in trade, energy and other strategic sectors. Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Duma Boko wrapped up talks at the Bi-National Commission in Gaborone, as Ramaphosa concludes his two-day state visit to Botswana. Immigration on the continent was also discussed. Ditaba Tsotetsi has more...

#PODCAST Newly crowned Mrs South Africa - Verushka Singh looks to tackle environmental challenges and climate change #sabcnews

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