By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concerns have been raised for the safety of young girls using social media platforms. This after a recently released report by The Centre for Analytics and Behavioral Change - called "The State of Child Predation on South African Social Media" highlighted a term used by predators. "After 12 is Lunch" is a term used by predators who are willing to have sexual relations with a girl once she passes the age of 12-years-old. The expression assumes that a 12-year-old girl is sexually mature and available. General Manager of the TEARS Training Academy, Celeste Louw, says that the first steps in protecting young girls on social media need to be taken by parents...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concerns have been raised for the safety of young girls using social media platforms. This after a recently released report by The Centre for Analytics and Behavioral Change - called "The State of Child Predation on South African Social Media" highlighted a term used by predators. "After 12 is Lunch" is a term used by predators who are willing to have sexual relations with a girl once she passes the age of 12-years-old. The expression assumes that a 12-year-old girl is sexually mature and available. General Manager of the TEARS Training Academy, Celeste Louw, says that the first steps in protecting young girls on social media need to be taken by parents...

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DAY 2 of Newsbreak's LGE 26 coverage with Producer, Shanell Daniel, based at the National IEC Results Operations Centre and Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim, from the KZN IEC Results Operations Centre. 

DAY 2 of Newsbreak's LGE 26 coverage with Producer, Shanell Daniel, based at the National IEC Results Operations Centre and Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim, from the KZN IEC Results Operations Centre.&nbsp;

[LISTEN] DAY 2 of Newsbreak's #LGE26 coverage on Lotus FM #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa's local government elections taking place tomorrow, citizens across the country are being urged to make a considered decision at the ballot box regarding who manages their municipalities, service delivery, and local wards. The Electoral Commission has already kicked off the voting process with special votes underway today and concluding tomorrow, setting the stage for a high-stakes polling day.

Joining us on the line to unpack the big political talking points and what voters need to keep in mind ahead of tomorrow is political analyst and friend of the program, Sanusha Naidu... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With South Africa's local government elections taking place tomorrow, citizens across the country are being urged to make a considered decision at the ballot box regarding who manages their municipalities, service delivery, and local wards. The Electoral Commission has already kicked off the voting process with special votes underway today and concluding tomorrow, setting the stage for a high-stakes polling day.
Joining us on the line to unpack the big political talking points and what voters need to keep in mind ahead of tomorrow is political analyst and friend of the program, Sanusha Naidu...&nbsp;

[LISTEN] LGE 2026 | Political analyst Sanusha Naidu previews key talking points ahead of tomorrow's local polls #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Medical experts are raising concerns over a silent rise in severe vitamin D deficiencies, particularly among young people and women who often experience no obvious early symptoms before sudden complications occur. While sunlight exposure remains the primary source of the essential nutrient, factors such as reduced outdoor activity, seasonal changes and skin pigmentation are leaving a growing portion of the population with critically low levels. Health professionals are now calling for updated deficiency thresholds and widespread food fortification to prevent any long-term bone disease and protect future generations. Matthew found out more in this week's Medical Monitor... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Medical experts are raising concerns over a silent rise in severe vitamin D deficiencies, particularly among young people and women who often experience no obvious early symptoms before sudden complications occur. While sunlight exposure remains the primary source of the essential nutrient, factors such as reduced outdoor activity, seasonal changes and skin pigmentation are leaving a growing portion of the population with critically low levels. Health professionals are now calling for updated deficiency thresholds and widespread food fortification to prevent any long-term bone disease and protect future generations. Matthew found out more in this week's Medical Monitor...&nbsp;

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