By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Since the Electoral Commission officially launched its communications campaign for the 2026 Local Government Elections- the focus has shifted to how South African's consume election content. Political expert Yolokazi Mfuto says leaders need to go beyond the jargon of politics- and engage with the electorate in a manner that they understand. This follows data from the Human Sciences Research Council's Voter Participation Survey showing that preference for democracy fell from around 65% in the mid-2000s to 36% in 2026. Mfuto explains what kind of messaging the electorate needs in order to have them participate better in democracy...

 

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Since the Electoral Commission officially launched its communications campaign for the 2026 Local Government Elections- the focus has shifted to how South African's consume election content. Political expert Yolokazi Mfuto says leaders need to go beyond the jargon of politics- and engage with the electorate in a manner that they understand. This follows data from the Human Sciences Research Council's Voter Participation Survey showing that preference for democracy fell from around 65% in the mid-2000s to 36% in 2026. Mfuto explains what kind of messaging the electorate needs in order to have them participate better in democracy...
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#PODCAST Support for the democracy plunges to 36% ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A study conducted across Gauteng hospitals has revealed that patients frequently withhold information about their use of herbal traditional medicines during medical consultations. The research, led by Dr Lindiwe Gumede from the University of Johannesburg, warns that this widespread silence poses severe clinical risks. According to Dr Gumede, the lack of disclosure can lead to dangerous drug interactions, accidental toxicity, and delayed hospital treatment. The consequences are particularly perilous for vulnerable infants and young children whose developing organs cannot process certain potent herbal compounds. Frontline healthcare workers are now urging a shift toward more inclusive, non-judgmental communication to bridge this dangerous trust gap. Head of Department at UJ's Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Dr Lindiwe Gumede explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A study conducted across Gauteng hospitals has revealed that patients frequently withhold information about their use of herbal traditional medicines during medical consultations. The research, led by Dr Lindiwe Gumede from the University of Johannesburg, warns that this widespread silence poses severe clinical risks. According to Dr Gumede, the lack of disclosure can lead to dangerous drug interactions, accidental toxicity, and delayed hospital treatment. The consequences are particularly perilous for vulnerable infants and young children whose developing organs cannot process certain potent herbal compounds. Frontline healthcare workers are now urging a shift toward more inclusive, non-judgmental communication to bridge this dangerous trust gap. Head of Department at UJ's Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, Dr Lindiwe Gumede explains...

#PODCAST Medical Monitor: Gauteng patients risk toxic drug interactions by hiding their use of traditional medicine #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South Africa Palestine Movement Youth Committee has launched an urgent relief and advocacy campaign for hundreds of immigrants and refugees in Durban who have been displaced from their homes and forced onto the streets. Now it has emerged that many of the affected hold valid legal documentation, but are still facing severe safety threats, hunger and alleged brutality from both vigilante mobs and law enforcement. In a call for Pan-African solidarity, the organization is urgently requesting public assistance, through donations of material supplies like diapers and cooked food. One of the organisers, Riley Singh joined Newsbreak to elaborate on the drive...  

For more information about donations, you can contact Riley directly on 063 680 5844

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South Africa Palestine Movement Youth Committee has launched an urgent relief and advocacy campaign for hundreds of immigrants and refugees in Durban who have been displaced from their homes and forced onto the streets. Now it has emerged that many of the affected hold valid legal documentation, but are still facing severe safety threats, hunger and alleged brutality from both vigilante mobs and law enforcement. In a call for Pan-African solidarity, the organization is urgently requesting public assistance, through donations of material supplies like diapers and cooked food. One of the organisers, Riley Singh joined Newsbreak to elaborate on the drive...&nbsp;&nbsp;
For more information about donations, you can contact Riley directly on 063 680 5844

#PODCAST South Africa Palestine Movement Youth Committee launch relief campaign for hundreds of immigrants and refugees in Durban #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africans are being warned to brace for a sharp change in weather conditions as bitter cold, rain and strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the country this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says conditions will deteriorate from tomorrow, with snowfall forecast in parts of the Western and Northern Cape. Very cold weather and widespread rainfall are expected to affect several inland areas. Authorities have warned that mountain passes could become hazardous due to snow and reduced visibility. Strong winds are also expected to disrupt outdoor activities and travel. Residents are being urged to monitor weather updates and take the necessary precautions. SAWS Forecaster, Celeste Fourie elaborates...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africans are being warned to brace for a sharp change in weather conditions as bitter cold, rain and strong winds are expected to sweep across parts of the country this week. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says conditions will deteriorate from tomorrow, with snowfall forecast in parts of the Western and Northern Cape. Very cold weather and widespread rainfall are expected to affect several inland areas. Authorities have warned that mountain passes could become hazardous due to snow and reduced visibility. Strong winds are also expected to disrupt outdoor activities and travel. Residents are being urged to monitor weather updates and take the necessary precautions. SAWS Forecaster, Celeste Fourie elaborates...

#PODCAST Support for the democracy plunges to 36% ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections #sabcnews

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