By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police in Mpumalanga are investigating an alleged illegal rehabilitation centre where atleast 200 people were rescued from. It is alleged that some people were found chained to each other, while others were being starved and abused. The suspects are allegedly a local pastor and his wife. The discovery was made during inspections of illegal rehab centres by Social Development Department officials. SABC reporter, Ofentse Sitimo is there and brings us an update....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Police in Mpumalanga are investigating an alleged illegal rehabilitation centre where atleast 200 people were rescued from. It is alleged that some people were found chained to each other, while others were being starved and abused. The suspects are allegedly a local pastor and his wife. The discovery was made during inspections of illegal rehab centres by Social Development Department officials. SABC reporter, Ofentse Sitimo is there and brings us an update....

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Police probe alleged illegal rehab centre after rescuing 200 people 

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The water crisis in Verulam, north of eThekwini opened the flood gates of debate for the community at Newsbreak's Election Debate Roadshow at the weekend. While some residents told us they have not had water for over 100 days- politicians were unable to ascertain how the crisis could be resolved. The panel comprised of the ANC's Logie Naidoo, the DA's Haniff Hoosen, the IFP Jonathan Annipen, the EFF's Hlengiwe Mhkaliphi and the PFP's Moulama Mohamed Tariq. Meanwhile, some residents in Verulam, north of Durban, alleged that party loyalty dictates access to basic services due to political favoritism towards certain voters. Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze', says while this is not the case in all municipalities, there are others which face such influence...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The water crisis in Verulam, north of eThekwini opened the flood gates of debate for the community at Newsbreak's Election Debate Roadshow at the weekend. While some residents told us they have not had water for over 100 days- politicians were unable to ascertain how the crisis could be resolved. The panel comprised of the ANC's Logie Naidoo, the DA's Haniff Hoosen, the IFP Jonathan Annipen, the EFF's Hlengiwe Mhkaliphi and the PFP's Moulama Mohamed Tariq. Meanwhile, some residents in Verulam, north of Durban, alleged that party loyalty dictates access to basic services due to political favoritism towards certain voters. Political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze', says while this is not the case in all municipalities, there are others which face such influence...

[LISTEN] Verulam residents allege service delivery bias as political analyst warns of party favoritism #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The eThekwini Municipality is getting serious about possible disaster management as the El Nino weather system continues to swoop through the country. The city plans on having all disaster management arms available on the same platform through the El Niño Co-ordination Team- so that if any adverse weather events occur, everybody is on the same page. Strategic and Emergency Preparedness Manager for the eThekwini Municipalities Disaster Management Jotham Khumalo explains that early warning systems are also integral to the lives of residents...

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The eThekwini Municipality is getting serious about possible disaster management as the El Nino weather system continues to swoop through the country. The city plans on having all disaster management arms available on the same platform through the El Ni&ntilde;o Co-ordination Team- so that if any adverse weather events occur, everybody is on the same page. Strategic and Emergency Preparedness Manager for the eThekwini Municipalities Disaster Management Jotham Khumalo explains that early warning systems are also integral to the lives of residents...

[LISTEN] eThekwini Municipality forms El Niño Co-ordination Team to enhance disaster preparedness #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the Hindu festival of Navratri culminates today, there is a sharp point of connection between the role of the divine feminine in the fight against Gender-Based Violence. This as the world continues to tackle violence against women. In this week's Wellness Wake-Up, Chairperson of the Umhlanga Women's Association, Praneetha Aniruth, says there is a spiritual call to respect the divine feminine which will contribute to the eradication of gender-based violence...

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the Hindu festival of Navratri culminates today, there is a sharp point of connection between the role of the divine feminine in the fight against Gender-Based Violence. This as the world continues to tackle violence against women. In this week's Wellness Wake-Up, Chairperson of the Umhlanga Women's Association, Praneetha Aniruth, says there is a spiritual call to respect the divine feminine which will contribute to the eradication of gender-based violence...

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