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16 Words for 16 Days: DIGITAL- Putting an end to digital violence against children #sabcnews #16DaysofActivism
-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad. As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days campaign: our word of the day is DIGITAL The United Nation's theme of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign is "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls". In South Africa UNICEF finds that 1 in 6 children have already experienced technology-facilitated GBV. But how to manage digital violence- when the internet is literally everywhere? UNICEF South Africa Chief of Child Protection Makiba Yamano joined us for this important conversation.
Ethekwini City Manager tackles service delivery on Newsbreak Talk #sabcnews
-by Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad. Ethekwini residents have had their say on service delivery on Newsbreak Talk for weeks now. From water shortages to potholes- right down to unavailable meter readings. This caught the attention of Ethekwini City Manager Musa Mbhele- who joined Newsbreak Talk in studio to discuss how the city plans on spending R874.9 million of its budget on service delivery.
16 Words for 16 Days: CONSENT- Beyond just sexual #sabcnews #16DaysOfActivism
-by Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel. As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days campaign: our word of the day is CONSENT. While the common interpretation of consent in a GBV perspective has to do with sexual consent, the term also includes permission to access a women's finances, possessions and even her emotions - amongst others. Mental health lived experience expert, Tivania Moodley, says it is important to note that there is a difference between a woman being compliant and a woman giving consent. She elaborates
#PODCAST 16 Words for 16 Days: SHELTER - SA's lifeline in the fight against GBV
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days campaign: our word of the day is SHELTER. Shelters play a fundamental, mitigating role in responding to, and addressing violence against women and children. Shelters are sometimes the place left for many women and children. They offer safe accommodation and provide opportunities for healing and re-building. Newsbreak spoke to the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) which is the umbrella body for over 100 shelters across the country. NSM Coordinator, Anisa Moosa explains what typically happens at any one of the shelters that they service should a women or child ever need help....
#PODCAST South Africans urged to budget for the month, before the festive season gets into full swing #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africans are being urged to BUDGET for the month before the festive season gets into full swing. Financial planners have observed that many people exceed their budget during the festive period, be it trying to impress others, or just getting carried away by the season. This often leads to many maxing out their credit cards, taking loans and going into the festive season with debt. Certified Financial Planner at insurance firm Old Mutual, Sean van Zyl breaks down some practical tips to not go broke this festive season...
#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 05 December 2025 #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...
#PODCAST Dr. Imraan Buccus previews the launch of his new book, Promises and Peril: The South African Crisis #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - "South Africa is a nation defined by its incredible potential, but also by its deep political fractures". Those are the words of renowned analyst and academic Dr. Imraan Buccus in his timely new book, Promises and Peril: The South African Crisis. His soon-to-be-released publication confronts the hard truth of how the moral clarity of our liberation struggle has, in many ways, given way to corruption and inequality. He joined Matthew to discuss not just the betrayal of those promises, but where the 'delicate hope' for our future still lies... *The book will be launched later this evening (Friday 05 December) at Kenilworth Road in Durban.
#PODCAST: 16 Words for 16 Days: building RESILIENCE in the fight against GBVF
By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days Campaign: our word of the day is RESILIENCE. There's been a national call to action demanding safety, dignity and justice for victims of gender-based violence. Across the country, survivors continue to show resilience, rising above the trauma and rebuilding their lives with the support of counsellors, life coaches and community networks. But the crisis remains urgent and it demands answers. Newsbreak spoke to the Teddy Bear Foundation Director, Shaheeda Omar. She explained what resilience really looks like for survivors who choose to rise again...
#PODCAST Durban foster care facility LIV Village receives a fully sponsored library - including books and digital tools #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Long term foster care facility LIV Village in Durban yesterday received a fully sponsored library including books and digital learning tools. Global technology company Ignition Group partnered with non-profit organisation "The Learn Project" to provide the children who reside at LIV Village with resources, in an effort to share knowledge and develop skills. The Ignition Group's Samantha Botha says a digital library was also added recently...
#PODCAST WENTWORTH: Families caught up in gang violence & turf wars demand immediate intervention from authorities #sabcnews
Families grieving the loss of their loved ones due to gang violence and drug turf wars that have gone unabated in Wentworth, south of Durban, are demanding immediate and proactive interventions from authorities. Wentworth has been plagued by crime and other social challenges with gang shootings claiming the lives of innocent civilians, who are usually caught in the crossfire. A recent attack left two people dead and eight wounded in one of the many gang related shootings. These families shared their struggles with SABC News. Celumusa Zulu reports…
#PODCAST With E. coli levels low, eThekwini Municipality say ALL Durban beaches are officially open & safe for swimming #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the festive season approaches, eThekwini Municipality says all Durban beaches are officially open, cleared and safe for swimming - with E. coli levels reported to be low. The city's summer season campaign, launched on the 16th of October, outlines its readiness to welcome over 1.3 million visitors to the coastline. Head of Parks and Recreation at the eThekwini Municipality, Simphiwe Ndlovu explains the preparation in the build up to the festive period...
#PODCAST New SAPP approval unlocks Enpower Trading's ability to conduct cross-border electricity imports & exports #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Enpower Trading has achieved a landmark step in South Africa's energy market reform - by securing Conditional Market Participant Membership from the Southern African Power Pool. This means Enpower are now the first private South African-incorporated entity to achieve this feat. This approval now unlocks the company's ability to conduct cross-border electricity imports and exports, shifting South Africa's localized power system toward a more competitive, multi-national marketplace. CEO James Beatty says this diversification promises access to cleaner, more affordable power...
#PODCAST 16 Words for 16 Days: Why ‘Register’ matters in protecting SA’s children #16DaysOfActivism2025
By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days Campaign: our word of the day is REGISTER... This word is of relevance as questions continue to be asked regarding the National Child Protection Register. Adeshni Naicker from Childline KwaZulu-Natal says there's a major challenge to prevent individuals with a history of child abuse from re-entering educational environments, due to the confidential nature of said register. Naicker says this underscores an urgent need for enhanced vigilance and systemic reform to ensure that schools are true safe havens for children...
#PODCAST Mitchells Plain CPF confirms gang links in Rocklands triple murder
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum (CPF) says they have reliable information that the recent murder of three people including a 9-year-old boy is gang related. The three were gunned down last night in Rocklands, Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats. According to police, it is alleged that four assailants entered the victims house and opened fire. Two other people were wounded in the attack. Chairperson of the Mitchells Plain CPF, Norman Jantjies says such mass shootings becoming very frequent in the area....
#PODCAST Murder trial of KT Molefe set for February
By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The trail of murder-accused businessman Katiso "KT" Molefe and his co-accused is expected to begin on the 5th of February next year. Molefe and his co-accused, Michael Tau, Tiego Mabusela, and Musa Kekana, appeared briefly at the Alexandra Magistrates' Court today for the centralisation of dockets. Molefe and the three face charges related to the murders of Oupa Sefoka commonly known as DJ Sumbody and Hector "DJ Vintos" Buthelezi. Molefe has also been linked to Police Minsiter Senzo Mchunu and alleged criminal cartel kingpin, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo was at court and tells us more....
#PODCAST Social media users warned to be cautious as AI audio and visuals are becoming more frequent in fake news posts #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Social media users are being warned to be cautious as Artificial Intelligence (AI) deepfake audio and visuals are becoming more frequent in fake news posts. AI deepfakes are fabricated and could come in the form of media such as images, audio, and video, depicting people doing or saying things which they have not done. Such clips are garnering hundreds of thousands of views on social media, many of them are high quality videos of trending news topics involving presidents, politicians and other well known stakeholders. AI ethics and Policy Practitioner at Social media organisation, Socially Acceptable, Nazareen Ebrahim explains what you need to look out for should you second guess any content to deem to be fake...
#PODCAST The KwaZulu-Natal Parents' Association unpack some of the reasons behind the soaring cost of school uniforms #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As families tighten their belts ahead of the new school year, the KZN Parents' Association is sounding the alarm over the soaring cost of school uniforms. They're calling on schools to ditch specialized colors and allow more traditional, affordable uniforms - a move they say could save parents thousands of rands. Chairperson Vee Gani explains how monopoly suppliers are driving uniform prices through the roof, explaining the need for government to intervene and allow pupils to wear a simple widely available school uniform that was present in the yester years..
#PODCAST The Construction Industry Development Board address allegations of contractors "buying" their grading certificates #sabcnews
By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has launched an urgent probe into the KwaZulu-Natal construction sector, following explosive revelations that highly rated contractors have failed to deliver on critical infrastructure projects. The board say that this is now costing the province an estimated R4.6 billion. Meanwhile, Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has alleged that some of these entities may have fraudulently "bought" their high-level grading certificates, allowing them to secure massive tenders - while they lacked the actual capacity to complete the job. CEO of the cidb, Bongani Dladla joined Newsbreak to discuss how these vetting failures occurred and whether the public can still trust the system...
#PODCAST: Level 4 weather warning issued for KZN
By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - The South African Weather Service (SAWS), has issued a level four weather warning for heavy rain and possible hail for various parts of KwaZulu-Natal today. The Province can expect about an 80 percent chance of rain with an alert for severe thunderstorms and localised flooding. Forecaster, Thandiwe Gumede says the following areas will be affected....
#PODCAST 16 Words for 16 Days: Lingering TRAUMA and how it shapes lives
By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As part of Newsbreak's 16 Words for 16 Days campaign: our word of the day is TRAUMA. South Africans are reminded once again of the silent epidemic that continues to scar lives. For many survivors, the physical wounds of gender-based violence may heal, but the psychological trauma often lingers long after the incident. This then shapes their relationships, their safety, their mental health, and even their sense of identity. On Newsbreak this afternoon, we speak to someone who confronts this reality every day. Dr Nobulembu (Nobs) Mwanda is from COPESSA, an organization empowering communities and breaking the cycle of abuse. She works directly with survivors, helping them navigate the hidden emotional and psychological injuries that society doesn't always see...
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