by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The hunger strike continues by members of the imprisoned group Palestine Action in the United Kingdom.  The group was labelled a terrorist organization and about 60 members were placed on arrest. They were arrested for their protest against an Israeli arms company operating in the UK.  Four of them have been on a hunger strike for about 60 days now. To show solidarity, the South African Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine- among others- will be embarking on nation-wide protest tomorrow.  Dr. Feroza Amin explains the demand they're calling for...

 

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The hunger strike continues by members of the imprisoned group Palestine Action in the United Kingdom. &nbsp;The group was labelled a terrorist organization and about 60 members were placed on arrest. They were arrested for their protest against an Israeli arms company operating in the UK. &nbsp;Four of them have been on a hunger strike for about 60 days now. To show solidarity, the South African Healthcare Workers 4 Palestine- among others- will be embarking on nation-wide protest tomorrow. &nbsp;Dr. Feroza Amin explains the demand they're calling for...
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#PODCAST Palestine action hunger strike enters 60 days as South African health care workers plan solidarity protests #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Parents and guardians are being urged to know their rights as the 2026 academic year commences next week Wednesday. With public schools reopening, issues of registration and placement are under the spotlight. Newsbreak spoke to education activist and founder of Tabansi, Susan Larkan about difficulties that some parents face with schools across the country and ways in which you can avoid them. Larkan also touches on stationary lists, noting that parents still have some discretion...

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Parents and guardians are being urged to know their rights as the 2026 academic year commences next week Wednesday. With public schools reopening, issues of registration and placement are under the spotlight. Newsbreak spoke to education activist and founder of Tabansi, Susan Larkan about difficulties that some parents face with schools across the country and ways in which you can avoid them. Larkan also touches on stationary lists, noting that parents still have some discretion...
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#PODCAST Parents urged to know school rights as the academic year begins #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo -  It has been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, but for many South Africans, the emotional scars remain. According to health experts, ongoing stress, anxiety and uncertainty continues to affect daily life and mental wellbeing. However, dental surgeon - Dr Eubulus Timothy - says 2026 offers a chance for renewal. He spoke to Newsbreak to unpack practical steps on how South Africans can release pandemic-related trauma, rebuild resilience, and move forward with renewed hope and purpose....

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - &nbsp;It has been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, but for many South Africans, the emotional scars remain. According to health experts, ongoing stress, anxiety and uncertainty continues to affect daily life and mental wellbeing. However, dental surgeon - Dr Eubulus Timothy - says 2026 offers a chance for renewal. He spoke to Newsbreak to unpack practical steps on how South Africans can release pandemic-related trauma, rebuild resilience, and move forward with renewed hope and purpose....
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#PODCAST Six years on, Covid-19 trauma still lingers for many South Africans #sabcnews 

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A major water shutdown is affecting parts of Johannesburg, after Rand Water confirmed a 54-hour interruption that began yesterday afternoon. Officials warn that a full recovery could take up to seven days. Areas including Roodepoort, Fleurhof, Doornkop, Meadowlands and Braamfischerville remain without water and residents are urged to continue storing water and using it sparingly. With shutdowns like this becoming more frequent, questions are being raised about communication, accountability, and how communities can better respond to ongoing water disruptions. Communications Manager at WaterCAN, an organization helping citizens track and share reliable water data, Jonathan Erasmus joins Newsbreak to get you the latest...

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A major water shutdown is affecting parts of Johannesburg, after Rand Water confirmed a 54-hour interruption that began yesterday afternoon. Officials warn that a full recovery could take up to seven days. Areas including Roodepoort, Fleurhof, Doornkop, Meadowlands and Braamfischerville remain without water and residents are urged to continue storing water and using it sparingly. With shutdowns like this becoming more frequent, questions are being raised about communication, accountability, and how communities can better respond to ongoing water disruptions. Communications Manager at WaterCAN, an organization helping citizens track and share reliable water data, Jonathan Erasmus joins Newsbreak to get you the latest...
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#PODCAST Palestine action hunger strike enters 60 days as South African health care workers plan solidarity protests #sabcnews

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