#PODCAST SANTACO launches initiative to address food insecurity in the province

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) in KwaZulu-Natal has launched an initiative to address food insecurity in South Africa. The taxi council signed a memorandum of agreement with food producer - Big Five Foods - to roll out low-cost nutritional meals at taxi ranks across the province.…

#PODCAST Inside Durban's hijacking underworld: New study exposes high-tech crime syndicates

A new doctoral study has uncovered the organised and highly sophisticated methods used in vehicle theft and hijacking syndicates operating in Durban. The research by University of KwaZulu-Natal criminologist - Doctor Lennox Luzipo - reveals how syndicates adapt their tactics depending on who they t…

Heritage sites as a driver for tourism

[LISTEN HERE] By SABC Reporter Minoshni Pillay... KwaZulu-Natal is home to 4 UNESO declared World Heritage Sites. Tourism and cultural experts say the renowned accolade will undoubtedly boost local and international tourism. UNESCO's World Heritage Convention recently declared the Sibudhu Cave in K…

#PODCAST Durban police officer helps homeless man get his life on track #sabcnews

A chance encounter has led to a Durban police officer helping a homeless man get back on his feet. Constable Shiven Latchman met Siyabonga Phewa while on duty earlier this month. 22-year-old Phewa has been homeless since last year and was struggling to find a job, despite having an excellent academ…

Ocean window: Ushaka Marine World on 2 fascinating marine species

More is known about the moon than the ocean. That's according to marine scientist and Ushaka Marine World executive manager, Mrayke Musson. Recently they received enquiries about two interesting marine species which were found washed up on the beaches at Port Alfred and Richards Bay. One is a rocks…

#PODCAST Prof Salim Abdool Karim launches his debut book, Standing up for Science

South Africa did not respond quick enough to secure Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 during the global pandemic. These are among the revelations in Professor Salim Abdool Karim's debut novel, Standing Up for Science. The world renowned clinical infectious diseases epidemiologist, based at the Centre for t…

#PODCAST South African scientist pioneers beauty industry with organic skincare range - Sapienic

The face of beauty is changing with a growing number of consumers now seeking brands and products that align with their values. To cater to the growing environmentally-conscious market, a South African biochemist has created a beauty-without-cruelty skincare range that embraces the concept - less i…

Experiences from a COVID-19 vaccine site in Durban

By SABC Reporter Minoshni Pillay... Durbanites who are 60 years and older have turned out in their numbers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at walk in sites. They must be registered on the Electronic Vaccination Data System first. Sites in and around the city, from Asherville to Tongaat have seen lo…

#isiZulu #PODCAST DA on campaign trail in KZN - slams fake qualifications

The Democratic Alliance has taken its election campaign to the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Party leader, John Steenhuisen, was accompanied by the newly-elected provincial party leaders, to listen to challenges faced by the communities. The campaign comes ahead of a by-election in the province on Wednes…

#PODCAST "Lindani is not a criminal" - Granny Xaba says Myeni's family wants justice #SABCNewsExclusive

by SABC News Reporters Tracy Valaydham and Bongani Gema - The family of a former KwaZulu-Natal rugby player who was shot and killed in a peculiar confrontation with police in Honolulu in the US state of Hawaii is demanding justice. Twenty nine-year-old Lindani Myeni was fatally shot by police. Foot…