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HSRC: from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles #youthmonth #sabcnews
-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad. It may be 50 years since the youth of 1976 fought for their rights- but in 2026, the fight is still very much alive. That was the overwhelming view on a critical conversation on Newsbreak Talk- ahead of Youth Day. Dr Adam Cooper (Chief Research Specialist in the Equitable Education and Economies research division at the Human Sciences Research Council) joined the conversation- where he reflected on the enduring challenges facing South African youth, from the 1976 Soweto Uprising to present-day student struggles...
SA youth still on the battlefield of economic freedom #youthmonth #sabcnews
-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad. It may be 50 years since the youth of 1976 fought for their rights- but in 2026, the fight is still very much alive. That was the overwhelming view on a critical conversation on Newsbreak Talk- ahead of Youth Day. Dean at Regent Business School Dr Shahiem Patel joined the conversation- where he explained how contemporary youth have another fight ahead: converting qualifications into income...
#PODCAST Three Decades of Democracy: New book provides critical reflection of democratic South Africa
By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - An opportune moment for critical reflection about South Africa's democracy. That provides a confluence of critique in a new book THREE DECADES OF DEMOCRACY, Critical Reflections. Edited by Prof. Jairam Reddy and Selvan Govender- the book features a microscopic view by many South Africans about the 30 years that was. Contributers include Judge Navi Pillay, Prof. Karthy Govender and Kiru Naidoo- to name just a few. It also features three essays from winners of a school competition. Selvan Govender says the reflections suggest an erosion of democracy on many levels... THREE DECADES OF DEMOCRACY, Critical Reflections will be launched on Tuesday the 16th of June at the Umhlanga Apart Hotel, 60 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga at 2pm.
#PODCAST South African Hindu Maha Sabha plans to file papers against Durban Pastor for inciteful comments
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Religious body, the South African Hindu Maha Sabha will lodge papers at the Equality Court against Pastor Mervin Naidoo for his comments against the Hindu community. This after a video of Naidoo went viral on social media. Among the comments in his sermon, he told the congregation to pray for food received from Hindu prayers so that the demons will die. Vice president of the Maha Sabha, Professor, Brij Maharaj says the comments are deeply concerning.... *Pastor Mervin Naidoo has been reached for comment
#PODCAST Experts warn that delaying investment by 10 years could cost youth some R650k in retirement savings #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As South Africa observes Youth Month, financial experts are warning young people about the long-term cost of delaying investments. New estimates suggest that waiting just ten years before starting to invest could leave South Africans with up to R650,000 less in retirement savings. But with rising living costs, debt and economic uncertainty putting pressure on household budgets, many young people are struggling to prioritise long-term financial planning. Financial company 1nvest says starting small and investing consistently could make a significant difference over time. Analyst Lungile Macuacua explains...
#PODCAST KZN businesses & Midlands Meander gear up for major windfall from 2026 Comrades Marathon #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal is gearing up to welcome thousands of athletes and visitors as the 2026 Comrades Marathon returns this Sunday. Organisers expect around 24,000 runners, including 2,500 international participants from more than 80 countries, highlighting the event's global appeal. The race is being positioned as a major economic and tourism driver for the province, with businesses across the region, including those in the Midlands Meander tourism route, expected to benefit from increased visitor spending on accommodation, dining, retail and local attractions. Provincial leaders say the marathon will play a key role in supporting jobs and showcasing KwaZulu-Natal as a leading events destination. The event also forms part of the province's winter tourism campaign aimed at attracting both domestic and international travellers. Manager of the Midlands Meander Association, Tegan Peacock explains the economic spin-off to the region...
#PODCAST eThekwini residents set for housing relief, after IFP tackles the long-standing municipal debt crises #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The IFP in eThekwini says resolutions to long-standing housing, tenancy and property ownership challenges are on the cards. This comes after a fruitful meeting with the Municipality. Councilor, Dr. Jonathan Annipen says scores of residents have for many years been facing issues of historical municipal debt, title deed transfers and challenges related to deceased estates. Annipen says the regularizing of council tenants who qualify to enter into purchase agreements for the properties they occupy, will bring much needed relief after years of apprehension...
#PODCAST Social work experts demand urgent intervention - as 1 in 10 elderly citizens face abuse in South Africa #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Elder abuse has been described as a silent shame. Monday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day- under the global theme "Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work." Local statistics suggest that one in 10 older persons are victims of abuse. Prof. Stephan Geyer from the Department of Social Work at the University of Pretoria is concerned that elder abuse is often swept under the carpet. He said in order to confront this crisis- elder abuse needs to be regarded as a public health, human rights and social justice issue...
#PODCAST Thousands are expected to gather along Durban's Golden Mile for the 12th International Day of Yoga #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban is gearing up to host the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, 21 June, with thousands of participants expected to gather at the Durban Amphitheatre along the Golden Mile. Organized by the Sivananda World Peace Foundation in partnership with the Consulate General of India and the eThekwini Municipality, this milestone edition will run under the global theme "Yoga for Self and Society." Chief coordinator Ishwar Ramlutchman Mabheka Zulu says the mass gathering cements Durban's status as Africa's yoga capital...
#PODCAST Anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee exposes high-level police threats linked to tobacco tax corruption #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee says threats against him found through papers filed at the Madlanga Commission proves how deep corruption runs within law enforcement. The threats were found within Whatsapp messages between SAPS Major-General Feroz Khan and the co-founder of a tobacco company, Mohamed Sayed. The exchange of threats relates to Abramjee's exposure of tax avoidance by certain tobacco companies. Abramjee says he was shocked to find out about the threats, but will continue his work...
#PODCAST: Johannesburg mass shooting that claimed 12 lives possibly linked to illegal mining
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni, says a mass shooting incident in the Jumpers informal settlement in Cleveland, Johannesburg, could be linked to illegal mining. This after twelve people were killed and ten others wounded after more than ten men randomly opened fire in the informal settlement last night. No arrests have been made. SABc reporter, Sashin Naidoo is tracking the story and brings us an update....
#PODCAST: MKP in Durban march against proposed tariff increases and service delivery issues
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Scores of of uMkhonto weSizwe Party members are marching to the eThekwini Municipality offices in Durban in protest to what it describes, as worsening service delivery failures, deteriorating infrastructure and proposed double-digit tariff hikes. Hundreds of MK Party supporters have been bussed in for the march. The demonstration also follows scrutiny by Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts, over six-point-four billion rand in irregular expenditure, written off over two financial years. SABC reporter, Gcinokuhle Malinga is on the ground and brings us an update....
#PODCAST: IEC detail registration process ahead of Local Government Election Elections
By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Voter registration weekend for the 2026 Local Government Elections is almost a week away. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is encouraging all eligible voters to register through the online portal or visit a voting station in their district to check and update their registration details. In this week's feature the IEC's Regional Assistant Manager, Sbongiseni Nkomo, explains the importance of registering in your area.....
#PODCAST MK Party warn the ANC that control over eThekwini is ending - citing severe financial failures #sabcnews
INTRO: The days of African National Congress leadership in the eThekwini Municipality in Durban are numbered. That warning was sounded by uMkhonto weSizwe Party Secretary-General, Sibonelo Nomvalo, at a march over the eThekwini municipality's poor service delivery. The metro has found itself in intense political and legislative cross hairs following scathing findings of financial non-compliance and critical supply chain failures by parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Auditor-General. Gcinokuhle Malinga filed this report...
#PODCAST RCS urge youth to pivot to practical skills & entry-level roles amid South Africa's unemployment crisis #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising this Youth Month, recent Stats SA data reveals that seven in ten young people aged 15 to 24 are currently unemployed or entirely outside the system. In response to these sobering figures, Sandi Richardson, Chief People Officer at RCS, is urging the next generation to focus on practical choices within their control rather than just the headline statistics. She emphasises that cultivating a more entrepreneurial mindset, building on digital and communication skills - and securing entry-level roles in sectors like retail and contact centres can provide the foundation needed to launch long-term careers...
#PODCAST A new mobile app launches to combat rising illegal gill-netting in local waterways #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The increase in illegal gillnetting in South Africa's waterways has raised concern amongst environmentalists, prompting the development of a mobile application to report such sightings. Gillnets are usually set vertically and are weighted at the bottom and held up by floats. They often span the entire depth of water and are used to entangle any fish or animal that may encounter them. Gillnets indiscriminately also catch endangered species including juveniles, disrupting the reproductive cycle and reducing the population by preventing new fish from reaching adulthood and reproducing. Senior Marine Scientist at WILDTRUST, Dr Jennifer Olbers explains how these nets also contribute to pollution and eco-system degradation... Note: To download the app, you can search Survey123 from your relevant App Store, click 'continue without signing in' and scan the QR Code to install the Gillnet Reporting App
#PODCAST Thousands of displaced Malawian nationals seek urgent aid in Durban after xenophobic threats #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 2,500 displaced Malawian nationals are sheltering in the open at Durban's Sherwood Hall playground following targeted threats from anti-foreigner groups. Protest organizers have set a June 30 deadline for undocumented immigrants to leave the country, leaving vulnerable children and elderly people exposed to severe winter weather. Humanitarian organizations like Gift of the Givers are currently providing emergency food and blankets while authorities seek a long-term solution. Gift of the Givers spokesperson, Bilal Jeewa has the details...
#PODCAST US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell expresses confidence that US-SA diplomatic issues can be resolved #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell hopes that the issues between South Africa and the United States of America can be resolved. Ambassador Bozell was in Durban to mark the 250th year anniversary of US Independence. It comes at a time when the two nations are starting to re-build relations. In April Roelf Meyer replaced former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool, a move seen as step to mending diplomatic ties. But tensions have been well documented- since US President Donald Trump issued executive orders last February- which in effect halted U.S. foreign aid to South Africa and even sought to provide a refugee resettlement program prioritizing Afrikaners escaping alleged race-based discrimination and displacement. US Ambassador Bozell says having two ambassadors representing both nations is a step in the right direction...
#PODCAST All eyes on Mexico City tonight as Bafana Bafana gear up for the World Cup's opening game #sabcnews
As Bafana Bafana gear up for their opening game against Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this evening (Thursday 11 June), confidence is growing among former players and supporters. Former Bafana Bafana midfielder, David Modise, believes coach Hugo Broos has built a team capable of making an impact on football's biggest stage and progressing beyond the group stages. Tiisetso Mokoena reports...
#PODCAST The UK demands tech firms block explicit images for minors - or face massive fines #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Produer Matthew Veeran - The UK government has issued a three-month ultimatum to major tech firms, demanding they implement software updates to block under-18s from sending or viewing explicit images on smartphones and tablets. Ministers warned that failure to comply will result in fresh legislation, potentially exposing companies like Apple and Google to massive corporate fines or criminal liability. While child safety advocates have welcomed the strict stance, privacy campaigners warn the measures could effectively mandate digital ID checks for adults wishing to opt out of the filters. I found out more in today's Techno Touch...
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