By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Financial Ombud Scheme is calling on life insurers to strengthen verification measures amid growing concerns over alleged murder-for-payout schemes in South Africa's insurance industry. The NFO says insurers should require proof of informed consent before issuing funeral policies to help prevent abuse. It has also warned that legitimate claims should not be left unresolved because of lengthy police investigations. Adjudication Manager at the Life Insurance Division of the NFO, Nceba Sihlali explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Financial Ombud Scheme is calling on life insurers to strengthen verification measures amid growing concerns over alleged murder-for-payout schemes in South Africa's insurance industry.&nbsp;The NFO says insurers should require proof of informed consent before issuing funeral policies to help prevent abuse. It has also warned that legitimate claims should not be left unresolved because of lengthy police investigations. Adjudication Manager at the Life Insurance Division of the NFO, Nceba Sihlali explains...

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By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Breaking the silence on gender-based-violence and human trafficking is critical in achieving justice. This, according to non-profit organisation, the Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre, as concern grows over violence against women throughout the country. This as police investigate the discovery of the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni since July. The Centres' spokesperson, Nicole Daniel, is urging communities to break the silence and speak out against human trafficking and GBV... 

*The 5km walk mentioned in the story will be held on the 3rd of October at 9am at Suncoast Casino in Durban

By Newsbreak Producer Tracy Valaydham - Breaking the silence on gender-based-violence and human trafficking is critical in achieving justice. This, according to non-profit organisation, the Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre, as concern grows over violence against women throughout the country. This as police investigate the discovery of the bodies of nine women in Ekurhuleni since July. The Centres' spokesperson, Nicole Daniel, is urging communities to break the silence and speak out against human trafficking and GBV...&nbsp;
*The 5km walk mentioned in the story will be held on the 3rd of October at 9am at Suncoast Casino in Durban

#PODCAST Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre urges the public to break silence on GBV and human trafficking #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As part of Heritage Day celebrations, South Africans are being called on to protect the country's natural heritage, with Government targeting the planting of 10 million trees nationwide. Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, will lead the campaign, which forms part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential One Billion Trees Programme, aimed at mobilising communities to combat climate change and build a greener future. Swarts says this campaign is critical for the sustainability of our country, highlighting the importance that trees on our oxygen levels which are currently below global standards...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As part of Heritage Day celebrations, South Africans are being called on to protect the country's natural heritage, with Government targeting the planting of 10 million trees nationwide. Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, will lead the campaign, which forms part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential One Billion Trees Programme, aimed at mobilising communities to combat climate change and build a greener future. Swarts says this campaign is critical for the sustainability of our country, highlighting the importance that trees on our oxygen levels which are currently below global standards...

#PODCAST Heritage Day | Government launches drive to plant 10 million trees nationwide #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is pinning high hopes on Africa becoming a major player in the global halal economy. Current projections estimate that the halal industry in Malaysia is expected to expand to 113 billion dollars by 2030. MIHAS 2026 is currently being hosted at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur... 

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is pinning high hopes on Africa becoming a major player in the global halal economy. Current projections estimate that the halal industry in Malaysia is expected to expand to 113 billion dollars by 2030. MIHAS 2026 is currently being hosted at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur...&nbsp;

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