By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 23-year-old man was declared deceased in Tongaat, north of Durban, after he burnt to death in his home while asleep. According to spokesperson for local security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, the wood and iron structure was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night. He says the cause of the fire still remains unknown at this stage...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 23-year-old man was declared deceased in Tongaat, north of Durban, after he burnt to death in his home while asleep. According to spokesperson for local security company Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, the wood and iron structure was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night. He says the cause of the fire still remains unknown at this stage...

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#PODCAST Tragedy in Tongaat: 23-year-old dies as fire guts his wood and iron structure home #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, underway in Jaipur, India has transformed Rajasthan's Pink City into a global crossroads of ideas and storytelling. The festival, which runs from the from 15-19 January, will see around 500 speakers from over around the world, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists and writers. The festival will host 266 sessions across literature, geopolitics, science, technology, culture and more. Writer, historian and world traveler, Kiru Naidoo, is attending the festival and share more details...

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, underway in Jaipur, India has transformed Rajasthan's Pink City into a global crossroads of ideas and storytelling. The festival, which runs from the from 15-19 January, will see around 500 speakers from over around the world, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists and writers. The festival will host 266 sessions across literature, geopolitics, science, technology, culture and more. Writer, historian and world traveler, Kiru Naidoo, is attending the festival and share more details...

#PODCAST Jaipur Literature Festival convenes with experts exploring geopolitics & culture in Rajasthan's "pink city" #sabcnews

Authorities have once again called on citizens to stop crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as heavy rainfall continues to pour in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Two people drowned in Msholozi Village near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, was swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge on Wednesday night. And on Tuesday, a two-year-old toddler drowned in the same area . Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports...

 

Authorities have once again called on citizens to stop crossing overflowing rivers and bridges as heavy rainfall continues to pour in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Two people drowned in Msholozi Village near Mbombela in Mpumalanga. The 45-year-old Esther Mathenjwa, was swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge on Wednesday night. And on Tuesday, a two-year-old toddler drowned in the same area . Mthobisi Mkhaliphi reports...
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#PODCAST Authorities issue urgent warning after two drown following heavy rain and floods in Mpumalanga #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the release of the 2025 Matric results, wellness experts are reaching out to students and families who may be navigating the emotional weight of unexpected or disappointing outcomes. Student Wellness Specialist Eshana Ratibar Ghela says that these results do not define a person's worth, urging matriculants to prioritize their mental health and use "emotional first aid" to manage any sudden stress. By highlighting alternative academic pathways, Ghela also reminds the Class of 2025 that a temporary setback is simply a detour, not a dead end... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the release of the 2025 Matric results, wellness experts are reaching out to students and families who may be navigating the emotional weight of unexpected or disappointing outcomes. Student Wellness Specialist Eshana Ratibar Ghela says that these results do not define a person's worth, urging matriculants to prioritize their mental health and use "emotional first aid" to manage any sudden stress. By highlighting alternative academic pathways, Ghela also reminds the Class of 2025 that a temporary setback is simply a detour, not a dead end...&nbsp;

#PODCAST Tragedy in Tongaat: 23-year-old dies as fire guts his wood and iron structure home #sabcnews

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