By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban's tourism hub is in crisis as raw sewage floods parts of the beach front following the failure of the Mahatma Gandhi Pump Station in South Beach. Reports from the ground indicate the stench has become unbearable where hotel paving has reportedly collapsed with sewage flowing openly through streets and into the Durban harbour. Three beaches have been closed due to the high risk of E. coli contamination fears. DA councilor Charmaine Sewsunker explains the seriousness of the situation...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban's tourism hub is in crisis as raw sewage floods parts of the beach front following the failure of the Mahatma Gandhi Pump Station in South Beach. Reports from the ground indicate the stench has become unbearable where hotel paving has reportedly collapsed with sewage flowing openly through streets and into the Durban harbour. Three beaches have been closed due to the high risk of E. coli contamination fears. DA councilor Charmaine Sewsunker explains the seriousness of the situation...

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By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consumer Price Index rose by one-point-one percent month-on-month. The jump in the headline number was mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases. Economist, Dr Simiso Msomi says if government permits another fuel hike next month the consequences will be heavier on South Africans...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the rate of inflation rises so does the concern for sustainable living in the country. This as annual headline inflation climbed to four percent in April, up from three-point-one percent in March. New data from Statistics South Africa shows that the Consumer Price Index rose by one-point-one percent month-on-month. The jump in the headline number was mainly driven by sharp fuel price increases. Economist, Dr Simiso Msomi says if government permits another fuel hike next month the consequences will be heavier on South Africans...

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Economists warn of 'heavier consequences' if government permits another fuel hike #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading zoology and entomology experts are warning that South Africa's food systems and natural biodiversity face severe risk without immediate, sustained protection for natural pollinators. Marking World Bee Day this week, Professors Abdullahi Yusuf and Christian Pirk highlighted that these insects provide billions of Rands in free ecological labour, noting that a collapse in their populations would cause crop yields to plummet and food prices to spike. To bridge the gap between research and action, the University of Pretoria has launched a targeted school outreach initiative across Gauteng to foster ecological literacy and long-term behavioural changes. Prof. Yusuf joined me for today's Greenscene to discuss further... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading zoology and entomology experts are warning that South Africa's food systems and natural biodiversity face severe risk without immediate, sustained protection for natural pollinators. Marking World Bee Day this week, Professors Abdullahi Yusuf and Christian Pirk highlighted that these insects provide billions of Rands in free ecological labour, noting that a collapse in their populations would cause crop yields to plummet and food prices to spike. To bridge the gap between research and action, the University of Pretoria has launched a targeted school outreach initiative across Gauteng to foster ecological literacy and long-term behavioural changes. Prof. Yusuf joined me for today's Greenscene to discuss further...&nbsp;

#PODCAST Zoology experts warn that food systems face risk without sustained protection for natural pollinators like bees #sabcnews

The IEC has expressed concern about persistent misinformation that could seriously impact on the integrity of the upcoming local government election.  The commission warned that some political party leaders are making statements that spread false information about the IEC and its management of elections.  As preparations for the local polls continue, the IEC met with human rights and democracy advocates in Durban, encouraging them to help fight misinformation that threaten to undermine public trust. Zanele Buthelezi has more…   

The IEC has expressed concern about persistent misinformation that could seriously impact on the integrity of the upcoming local government election. &nbsp;The commission warned that some political party leaders are making statements that spread false information about the IEC and its management of elections. &nbsp;As preparations for the local polls continue, the IEC met with human rights and democracy advocates in Durban, encouraging them to help fight misinformation that threaten to undermine public trust. Zanele Buthelezi has more&hellip; &nbsp;&nbsp;

#PODCAST The Durban beachfront in apparently in crisis - as raw sewage floods streets & forces multiple beach closures #sabcnews

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