SABC news in Durban has for many years played a significant role in producing news. KwaZulu-Natal is arguably one of the more news-rich regions of the public broadcaster. The SABC launched its first official radio news broadcast on 17 July 1950. However, in KwaZulu-Natal, news bulletins on radio were already aired in 1941, which made history. Renee' Heine compiled this report....

SABC news in Durban has for many years played a significant role in producing news. KwaZulu-Natal is arguably one of the more news-rich regions of the public broadcaster. The SABC launched its first official radio news broadcast on 17 July 1950. However, in KwaZulu-Natal, news bulletins on radio were already aired in 1941, which made history. Renee' Heine compiled this report....

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police say they've established a dedicated team to track down 18 Chinese fugitives believed to be hiding in South Africa. This follows the extradition of 63-year-old, Chen Fujia who left the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park east of Johannesburg this morning. The man who had been in hiding in South Africa since 2021 and is accused of defrauding the Chinese government of 120-million rand. SABC reporter, Refilwe Mekoa is tracking the story and brings us an update....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police say they've established a dedicated team to track down 18 Chinese fugitives believed to be hiding in South Africa. This follows the extradition of 63-year-old, Chen Fujia who left the OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park east of Johannesburg this morning. The man who had been in hiding in South Africa since 2021 and is accused of defrauding the Chinese government of 120-million rand. SABC reporter, Refilwe Mekoa is tracking the story and brings us an update....

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Health says it is in communication with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) regarding the country's stance on the Nipah Virus. The deadly virus of which two cases were detected in India, is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. While there has been some concern among nearby countries such as Thailand and Taiwan, who have implemented airport screenings, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no need for travel or trade restrictions at this point. Tashlan Naidoo has more on the story...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Health says it is in communication with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) regarding the country's stance on the Nipah Virus. The deadly virus of which two cases were detected in India, is a zoonotic virus, usually transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. While there has been some concern among nearby countries such as Thailand and Taiwan, who have implemented airport screenings, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says there is no need for travel or trade restrictions at this point. Tashlan Naidoo has more on the story...

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By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tributes continue to pour in for award-winning community leader, Jakes Singh. The former Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson passed away from a suspected heart attack, aged 69. During his tenure as chairperson, the Chatsworth CPF won the national CPF of the Year award from the SAPS in 2018. Bayview CPF chairperson, Brandon Pillay says Singh's death is a huge loss to the community.....

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tributes continue to pour in for award-winning community leader, Jakes Singh. The former Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson passed away from a suspected heart attack, aged 69. During his tenure as chairperson, the Chatsworth CPF won the national CPF of the Year award from the SAPS in 2018. Bayview CPF chairperson, Brandon Pillay says Singh's death is a huge loss to the community.....

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