by Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad

Pari Patel is a grade nine learner from Lenasia in Johannesburg- who is hitting the mark with archery. She is of to Namibia this month to represent South Africa in the International Archery Tournament. She is just one example of young girls being given enough support and guidance to break boundaries and become strong, successful women of the future. She and her dad Jitesh joined us to discuss this journey. Specialist wellness counsellor Keshni Naidoo joined us to understand how raising strong women starts with empowering young girls.  

by Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad
Pari Patel is a grade nine learner from Lenasia in Johannesburg- who is hitting the mark with archery. She is of to Namibia this month to represent South Africa in the International Archery Tournament. She is just one example of young girls being given enough support and guidance to break boundaries and become strong, successful women of the future. She and her dad Jitesh joined us to discuss this journey. Specialist wellness counsellor Keshni Naidoo joined us to understand how raising strong women starts with empowering young girls.

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By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Ever wanted to wear a crown and sash and be recognised as the most popular person in society? Or are you hankering for recognition as a famous academic? Well, be warned! Awards-for-cash are becoming increasingly popular on social media. So much so, that one woman has called out the culprits. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the woman says she began asking questions when approached by some organisations, as to why she would have to pay money for the award or title. She is warning others to be wary of falling victim to the award-fraud scam...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Ever wanted to wear a crown and sash and be recognised as the most popular person in society? Or are you hankering for recognition as a famous academic? Well, be warned! Awards-for-cash are becoming increasingly popular on social media. So much so, that one woman has called out the culprits. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the woman says she began asking questions when approached by some organisations, as to why she would have to pay money for the award or title. She is warning others to be wary of falling victim to the award-fraud scam...

#PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous victim of an awards-for-cash scam shares her experience #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), is urging parents and caregivers to closely monitor and ensure medical treatment for high temperatures to avoid a case of Rheumatic Fever. This as South Africa observes Rheumatic Fever (RF) week until the 9th of August. The week is aimed at raising awareness about the harm RF can cause to young children and individuals. Rheumatic Fever Week is a week-long campaign to bring attention to RF as a serious autoimmune disease which affects various body parts of a child's body, including the joints, heart, skin, nervous system and the brain. It occurs when a child's immune system overreacts to an untreated throat infection. CEO of the Foundation, Professor Pamela Naidoo says rheumatic fever affects up to 40 million people living in low-income countries and globally, claiming more than 300 000 lives each year...

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA), is urging parents and caregivers to closely monitor and ensure medical treatment for high temperatures to avoid a case of Rheumatic Fever. This as South Africa observes Rheumatic Fever (RF) week until the 9th of August. The week is aimed at raising awareness about the harm RF can cause to young children and individuals. Rheumatic Fever Week is a week-long campaign to bring attention to RF as a serious autoimmune disease which affects various body parts of a child's body, including the joints, heart, skin, nervous system and the brain. It occurs when a child's immune system overreacts to an untreated throat infection. CEO of the Foundation, Professor Pamela Naidoo says rheumatic fever affects up to 40 million people living in low-income countries and globally, claiming more than 300 000 lives each year...

#PODCAST Heart & Stroke Foundation encourage parents to monitor for high temperatures to avoid a case of Rheumatic Fever #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Phoenix Community Policing Forum (CPF) is working closely with the police to track down the suspects involved in the brazen daylight robbery of a jewelry store at a shopping centre late last month. The robbers opened fire on police, injuring an officer on duty. Spokesperson for the Phoenix CPF, Valencia Pillay says they are holding regular meetings with all stakeholders to combat crime...

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Phoenix Community Policing Forum (CPF) is working closely with the police to track down the suspects involved in the brazen daylight robbery of a jewelry store at a shopping centre late last month. The robbers opened fire on police, injuring an officer on duty. Spokesperson for the Phoenix CPF, Valencia Pillay says they are holding regular meetings with all stakeholders to combat crime...

#PODCAST Empowering young girls to grow into strong women #WomensMonth #sabcnews

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