By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The community of Riet River in Verulam north of Durban are still in shock following the alleged suicide of 12 year old Shivan Cumberlege. The incident occurred last week and has prompted an investigation into child neglect. Shivan was a grade 3 pupil at Parkgate Primary School in Verulam. SABC reporter, Gcinokuhle Malinga is tracking the story and brings us an update....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The community of Riet River in Verulam north of Durban are still in shock following the alleged suicide of 12 year old Shivan Cumberlege. The incident occurred last week and has prompted an investigation into child neglect. Shivan was a grade 3 pupil at Parkgate Primary School in Verulam. SABC reporter, Gcinokuhle Malinga is tracking the story and brings us an update....

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#PODCAST: Verulam community reeling in shock after suicide of 12-year-old Shivan Cumberlege

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The World Health Organisation- says the more it investigates the Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo - the more it's finding evidence that the disease is spreading. Congolese health officials say the number of deaths linked to the virus, now stands at 130. New cases are being found across a wider area. As SABC reporter, Bonolo Maribe reports, South African authorities say there is NO cause for concern in the country, with preventative measures being implemented...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The World Health Organisation- says the more it investigates the Ebola outbreak in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo - the more it's finding evidence that the disease is spreading. Congolese health officials say the number of deaths linked to the virus, now stands at 130. New cases are being found across a wider area. As SABC reporter, Bonolo Maribe reports, South African authorities say there is NO cause for concern in the country, with preventative measures being implemented...

#PODCAST: Ebola remains low risk for SA, as 130 confirmed dead in DRC

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The situation remains dire in the Western Cape as mop up operations reveal the true extent of the devastation caused by violent storms and relentless cold fronts. Eleven people have died, while over 150-thousand others were affected. Thousands of people remain displaced across the province. Yesterday, Premier, Alan Winde, announced that provincial government will submit a request to National Government for another Disaster Declaration to be issued for the province. Some communities are still with electricity and running water, while over 150 roads have been damaged - limiting access and travel.  Spokesperson for humanitarian aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers, Ali Sablay is on the ground and explains the current situation....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The situation remains dire in the Western Cape as mop up operations reveal the true extent of the devastation caused by violent storms and relentless cold fronts. Eleven people have died, while over 150-thousand others were affected. Thousands of people remain displaced across the province. Yesterday, Premier, Alan Winde, announced that provincial government will submit a request to National Government for another Disaster Declaration to be issued for the province. Some communities are still with electricity and running water, while over 150 roads have been damaged - limiting access and travel. &nbsp;Spokesperson for humanitarian aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers, Ali Sablay is on the ground and explains the current situation....

#PODCAST: Mop up operations reveal true devastation caused by violent storms in the Western Cape

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Gauteng Department of Health is raising alarm over a sharp rise in hypertension cases among adults under the age of 45. More than 69-thousand new cases were recorded in the 2025/26 financial year, with over 26-thousand diagnosed in people between 18 and 44 years old. Health officials warn the condition remains a leading cause of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure across the province. The department says many young adults are only diagnosed once serious complications have already developed. Gauteng Health spokesperson Steve Mabona explains what's driving the surge and what can be done to prevent it...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Gauteng Department of Health is raising alarm over a sharp rise in hypertension cases among adults under the age of 45. More than 69-thousand new cases were recorded in the 2025/26 financial year, with over 26-thousand diagnosed in people between 18 and 44 years old. Health officials warn the condition remains a leading cause of stroke, heart disease and kidney failure across the province. The department says many young adults are only diagnosed once serious complications have already developed. Gauteng Health spokesperson Steve Mabona explains what's driving the surge and what can be done to prevent it...

#PODCAST: Verulam community reeling in shock after suicide of 12-year-old Shivan Cumberlege

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