-by Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad.

South Africa marks 20 years since it began it's mass rollout of antiretroviral treatment for HIV positive patients. That resulted in a 50% reduction in new infections from 2010 to 2021. But still about 1.3 new HIV infections were recorded last year. The work never ends- and the country continues to research and design innovative ways to fight the epidemic. This World Aids Day Prof. Salim Abdool Karim- the Director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa and Dr. Shandir Ramlagan- Senior Research Specialist in the Social Aspects of Public Health (SAPH) research unit of the Human Sciences Research Council joined us to discuss technological advancements in the fight against HIV/AIDS. 

-by Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad.
South Africa marks 20 years since it began it's mass rollout of antiretroviral treatment for HIV positive patients. That resulted in a 50% reduction in new infections from 2010 to 2021. But still about 1.3 new HIV infections were recorded last year. The work never ends- and the country continues to research and design innovative ways to fight the epidemic. This World Aids Day Prof. Salim Abdool Karim- the Director of the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa and Dr. Shandir Ramlagan- Senior Research Specialist in the Social Aspects of Public Health (SAPH) research unit of the Human Sciences Research Council joined us to discuss technological advancements in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - KZN's most-loved silver delicacies are being netted at Rocky Bay, Park Rynie, Warner Beach and Winkelspruit in the South Coast, as well as in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. KZN Sharks Board Area Operations Manager Wayne Harrison says the sardines are expected to make their way towards Port Shepstone, Umzumbe and right through to Brighton beach within this week......

By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - KZN's most-loved silver delicacies are being netted at Rocky Bay, Park Rynie, Warner Beach and Winkelspruit in the South Coast, as well as in Amanzimtoti, south of Durban. KZN Sharks Board Area Operations Manager Wayne Harrison says the sardines are expected to make their way towards Port Shepstone, Umzumbe and right through to Brighton beach within this week......

#PODCAST Sardines make landfall on the KZN south coast

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Youth engagement group of the G20 known as the Y20 says it will focus on putting youth on the agenda of the summit as well as the management of debt within the African continent, among other things. The G20 or Group of 20 is an inter-governmental forum made up of 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, climate change mitigation and sustainable development among other things. South Africa is the Chair of this years G20. The Y20 provides a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities. As we commemorate Youth Month this june, Y20 South African Chairperson, Raymond Matlala says youth inclusion in critical discussions will be at the forefront...

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Youth engagement group of the G20 known as the Y20 says it will focus on putting youth on the agenda of the summit as well as the management of debt within the African continent, among other things. The G20 or Group of 20 is an inter-governmental forum made up of 19 sovereign countries, the European Union, and the African Union. It works to address major issues related to the global economy, climate change mitigation and sustainable development among other things. South Africa is the Chair of this years G20. The Y20 provides a platform for youth to express their perspectives and ideas on G20 priorities. As we commemorate Youth Month this june, Y20 South African Chairperson, Raymond Matlala says youth inclusion in critical discussions will be at the forefront...

#PODCAST G20 youth group shifts focus on agenda of the summit

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed the applications by former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company - Thales - to declare that they will not get a fair trial following the death of key witnesses. Thales has argued that the death of their directors in South Africa in the 1990's and early 2000's - make it impossible for them to challenge the states' evidence. Zuma and Thales are facing charges that include corruption and racketeering in connection with the multi-billion-rand arms deal in 1999. Judge Nkosinathi Chili has adjourned the corruption case to the 4th of December. Zuma's petition to the Supreme Court of Appeal against the dismissal of his application for the removal of the lead prosecutor, is also still pending. SABC reporter, Dries Liebenberg was at court and filed this report....

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg High Court has dismissed the applications by former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company - Thales - to declare that they will not get a fair trial following the death of key witnesses. Thales has argued that the death of their directors in South Africa in the 1990's and early 2000's - make it impossible for them to challenge the states' evidence. Zuma and Thales are facing charges that include corruption and racketeering in connection with the multi-billion-rand arms deal in 1999. Judge Nkosinathi Chili has adjourned the corruption case to the 4th of December. Zuma's petition to the Supreme Court of Appeal against the dismissal of his application for the removal of the lead prosecutor, is also still pending. SABC reporter, Dries Liebenberg was at court and filed this report....

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