By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid ul Adha, concerns are mounting over the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) among local livestock. The highly contagious viral disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as sheep, cattle and goats. Veterinary experts warn that infected animals should not be slaughtered or transported. People are now being urged to inspect animals carefully before purchase, transport or slaughter during the Eid period. KZN Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Department Spokesperson Dr. Bontle Modisane explains...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid ul Adha, concerns are mounting over the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) among local livestock. The highly contagious viral disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as sheep, cattle and goats. Veterinary experts warn that infected animals should not be slaughtered or transported. People are now being urged to inspect animals carefully before purchase, transport or slaughter during the Eid period. KZN Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Department Spokesperson Dr. Bontle Modisane explains...

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A documentary detailing the final moments of a six-year-old Palestinian girl is set to be screened across urban and peri-urban areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Banned in India back in March, "The Voice of Hind Rajab" features actual audio recordings of the child pleading with Red Crescent volunteers, while trapped as the sole survivor in a bullet-riddled car. Dr. Faisel Suliman from the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) stated that the film vividly illustrates the severe human suffering young children endure daily while under siege... 

Please note: If you would like to host a screening of the documentary you can contact SAMNET, The Islamic Medical Association or Palestine House through their social media platforms

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel -&nbsp;A documentary detailing the final moments of a six-year-old Palestinian girl is set to be screened across urban and peri-urban areas in KwaZulu-Natal. Banned in India back in March, "The Voice of Hind Rajab" features actual audio recordings of the child pleading with Red Crescent volunteers, while trapped as the sole survivor in a bullet-riddled car. Dr. Faisel Suliman from the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) stated that the film vividly illustrates the severe human suffering young children endure daily while under siege...&nbsp;
Please note: If you would like to host a screening of the documentary you can contact SAMNET, The Islamic Medical Association or Palestine House through their social media platforms

#PODCAST Banned documentary "The Voice of Hind Rajab" to be screened across KwaZulu-Natal #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new local study reveals that nearly one-third of South Africans suffer from nocturnal sleep problems, leading to severe consequences for daily concentration and workplace productivity. Medical experts warn that while poor sleep is often dismissed as a normal part of modern life, chronic deprivation can trigger clinical depression and significantly elevate the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Ahead of formal diagnoses, experts - like neurologist Dr. Sarel Theron - are urging the public to practice strict sleep hygiene and to seek professional intervention if sleeplessness consistently impairs daytime functioning... 

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A new local study reveals that nearly one-third of South Africans suffer from nocturnal sleep problems, leading to severe consequences for daily concentration and workplace productivity. Medical experts warn that while poor sleep is often dismissed as a normal part of modern life, chronic deprivation can trigger clinical depression and significantly elevate the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Ahead of formal diagnoses, experts - like neurologist Dr. Sarel Theron - are urging the public to practice strict sleep hygiene and to seek professional intervention if sleeplessness consistently impairs daytime functioning...&nbsp;

#PODCAST Experts warn that chronic sleep problems plague a third of all South Africans, risking severe illness #sabncews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Gift of the Givers says mop up operations and humanitarian aid assistance is likely to continue for at least the next two months across the Western Cape following devastating storms. Thousands of people are still displaced after their homes were washed away or severely damaged by torrential rain and flooding. Some communities are without electricity for the last two weeks, while several roads and water infrastructure have been destroyed. Spokesperson for the Gift of the Givers, Ali Sablay says there is a dire need for bottled water, sanitary items and non-perishable food... 

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Gift of the Givers says mop up operations and humanitarian aid assistance is likely to continue for at least the next two months across the Western Cape following devastating storms. Thousands of people are still displaced after their homes were washed away or severely damaged by torrential rain and flooding. Some communities are without electricity for the last two weeks, while several roads and water infrastructure have been destroyed. Spokesperson for the Gift of the Givers, Ali Sablay says there is a dire need for bottled water, sanitary items and non-perishable food...&nbsp;

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