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 Executive Producer Salma Patel - A Durban-based business organisation says promoting small businesses like home industries creates job opportunities through entrepreneurship thereby boosting the economy. The Minara Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2026 Business Recognition Awards which serve as a platform for businesses and professionals to showcase their achievements and earn recognition among peers and industry leaders. Chairperson of the business awards committee, Solly Suleman is encouraging small and micro businesses to enter and showcase their success stories which can in turn inspire others to become entrepreneurs...  

 

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A Durban-based business organisation says promoting small businesses like home industries creates job opportunities through entrepreneurship thereby boosting the economy. The Minara Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2026 Business Recognition Awards which serve as a platform for businesses and professionals to showcase their achievements and earn recognition among peers and industry leaders. Chairperson of the business awards committee, Solly Suleman is encouraging small and micro businesses to enter and showcase their success stories which can in turn inspire others to become entrepreneurs... &nbsp;
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#PODCAST Minara Chamber of Commerce launch 2026 Awards to boost Durban's economy through small business #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As millions of Muslim pilgrims continue the sacred Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, the Day of Arafaat regarded as the spiritual pinnacle of Hajj was observed this week. Pilgrims spent the day in prayer and reflection, seeking forgiveness and renewal of faith. Saudi authorities say this year's Hajj has seen major improvements in crowd management, transport systems, artificial intelligence monitoring and heat-management measures. These says these changes are aimed at ensuring a safer and smoother experience for the more than the one million pilgrims expected to complete the rites of passage. Islamic expert Muhammed Vahed brings us the latest...

* South African Muslims will commemorate Eid ul-Adha tomorrow, with families and communities gathering for special prayers and acts of charity. 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As millions of Muslim pilgrims continue the sacred Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, the Day of Arafaat regarded as the spiritual pinnacle of Hajj was observed this week. Pilgrims spent the day in prayer and reflection, seeking forgiveness and renewal of faith. Saudi authorities say this year's Hajj has seen major improvements in crowd management, transport systems, artificial intelligence monitoring and heat-management measures. These says these changes are aimed at ensuring a safer and smoother experience for the more than the one million pilgrims expected to complete the rites of passage. Islamic expert Muhammed Vahed brings us the latest...
* South African Muslims will commemorate Eid ul-Adha tomorrow, with families and communities gathering for special prayers and acts of charity.&nbsp;

#PODCAST Holy Hajj rituals peak in Saudi Arabia, as millions prepare to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha tomorrow #sabcnews 

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As caffeine remains the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance, emerging scientific evidence reveals its effects are highly variable among South Africans. This, as an estimated ten percent of individuals classified as slow metabolizes, who face heightened risks of anxiety and heart palpitations from minimal doses. Health experts have further warned that natural aging alongside hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause can drastically intensify these negative side effects and alter safe daily intake limits. South African Rooibos Council spokesperson Adele du Toit elaborated on how these metabolic differences are shifting local consumption habits toward caffeine-free alternatives...

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As caffeine remains the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance, emerging scientific evidence reveals its effects are highly variable among South Africans. This, as an estimated ten percent of individuals classified as slow metabolizes, who face heightened risks of anxiety and heart palpitations from minimal doses. Health experts have further warned that natural aging alongside hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause can drastically intensify these negative side effects and alter safe daily intake limits. South African Rooibos Council spokesperson Adele du Toit elaborated on how these metabolic differences are shifting local consumption habits toward caffeine-free alternatives...

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

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