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Award-winning Current Affairs and news talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week. Relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want - beating deadlines, making headlines. 6-7am, 1-1:30pm weekdays and weekends from 1-2pm.

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2:33

#PODCAST Pakistan South Africa Association Durban to...

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2023/08/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Health professionals from different specialities will provide a free medical camp to the poor who are in need of screening and basic medical attention. The one day event takes place at the Siripat Grounds in Reservoir hills on Sunday the 20th of this month. Spearheaded by the Pakistan South Africa association Durban, this hopes to give back to the vulnerable people in society. Program Director - Dr Akhtar Hussain explains how this would help those in need of

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3:10

#PODCAST Zuma's private prosecution of Downer and...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The private prosecution of state prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan by former President Jacob Zuma, has been postponed to November the first in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal. This is because appeals are pending in connection with rulings in a civil court that the private prosecution is unlawful and is an abuse of a court process. Zuma has accused Downer of illegally leaking a confidential doctor's

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3:44

#PODCAST Disability awareness group TogetherNest to...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer To celebrate the official status of South African Sign Language (SASL) in the country, disability awareness group TogetherNest will offer free sign languages classes at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in Chatsworth tomorrow. TogetherNest was established in 2019 as a means to assist communities in promoting sign language through training courses and workshops - with specific focus on empowering youth with hearing disabilities. The group's Mary Soobramoney says after receiving

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3:33

#PODCAST SMEs urged to develop contingency plans to...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Small and medium-sized enterprises are being urged to develop contingency plans to chart South Africa's unpredictable business landscape. According to research by the University of Western Cape, South Africa has one of the highest start-up failure rates in the world, with 70 to 80 percent of businesses failing within five years. Businesses in the country have been weathering economic uncertainty, rolling blackouts, soaring fuel prices and spiralling inflation

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3:43

#PODCAST BuildRSA discuss how active citizenry can be...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A recent conference held in Gauteng has found that active citizenry can be used as a tool to address critical development challenges in South Africa. The conference, which was held by chat platform - BuildRSA - saw leaders, experts, and stakeholders across various fields come together to discuss tangible solutions to resolve critical issues in the country. BuildRSA founder - Dr Sifiso Falala spoke to Newsbreak to unpack some of key challenges that were raised

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2:23

#PODCAST Analysts weigh up Jacob Zuma's options in...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A full bench of the Pietermaritzburg High Court has granted an urgent order that former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of state prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan, be halted. Zuma is charging Downer, who is the lead prosecutor in the former president's corruption trial of leaking a confidential doctor's letter to Maughan. Downer and Maughan brought the latest application after Zuma filed to appeal the June ruling, that the

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 04 August...

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2023/08/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:29

#PODCAST Violence erupts as police and protesting...

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Violence has erupted as police and protesting residents of the Slovo Park informal settlement clashed south of Johannesburg a short while ago. Police are trying to reopen the N12 highway, which has been blockaded by protesters. Disgruntled residents are understood to be protesting over service delivery issues at the informal settlement. A 16-year-old boy was killed during a protest there earlier this week. The exact cause of death is still unknown at this

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2:09

#PODCAST Court rules in favour of Downer and Maughan

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg High Court has granted an urgent application by State prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan that enforces a June ruling, that no further steps be taken in former president Jacob Zuma's private prosecution. In the private prosecution, Zuma is charging Downer with illegally leaking a confidential doctor's letter to Maughan in the course of his corruption trial. In June, a full bench ruled that the private prosecution

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3:27

#PODCAST Late struggle activist Dr. Farooq Moosa Meer...

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Close friends and grateful organisations will converged at the Sastri College in Durban this Saturday to pay homage to the late anti-apartheid activist and anaesthetist Dr Farooq Moosa Meer. Known for his contributions to the Natal Indian Congress (NIC), Farooq passed away last month at the age of 85. He was buried at the Brooke Street cemetery in Durban, alongside his sister and fellow struggle icon Professor Fatima Meer. His oldest daughter Nadia says the

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3:35

#PODCAST Bureau of Market Research reveal that over...

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Seventy three point seven per cent of the adult population earns less than R6 110 per month. That's according to the data analysed by the Bureau of Market Research (BMR). Meanwhile 3.3% o the population earn more than R52,170 per month. This is as per the Bureau's study of cash flow income- which increased by a slightly lower annual rate of 8.5%, from R4.57 trillion in 2021 to R4.96 trillion in 2022. Head of the BMR's Personal Finance Research

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4:09

#PODCAST Poached rhino horns continue to gain...

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Global conservation group, Save the Rhino say while there has been an overall national decrease in poaching this year - it is very concerning that KwaZulu-Natal saw a notable increase. Nationally, there were 231 rhino's poached of which 143 occurred in KZN, an increase from 133 in the first half of 2022. Most incidents took place within Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Save the Rhino CEO, Dr Jo Shaw says many of the poached horn is being trafficked to Vietnam in Asia,

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4:27

#PODCAST Retired editor Dennis Pather to launch his...

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2023/08/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Retired newspaper editor, Dennis Pather, is expected to launch his novel titled "Copy Boy" at the 2nd Durban International Book Fair. The event will run from the 9th to the 13th of August at the Suncoast Globe and is free to enter. Durban was declared the UNESCO City of Literature recently and forms the ideal backdrop for the fair. Pather is one of many authors who will be taking part. Pather's book details his journey in journalism and gives fascinating

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3:37

#PODCAST New survey highlights the disproportionate...

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2023/08/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent survey has highlighted the disproportionate burden facing domestic workers in their households amidst the rising cost of living. The survey which was conducted by cleaning company, SweepSouth details results from thousands of registered domestic workers across the country. It details the grave hardships in which domestics continue to sacrifice basic needs as costs outweigh earnings. It also paints a bleak picture of single-parent-led households with

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3:11

#PODCAST Load-shedding cited as a major contributor...

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2023/08/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Global research shows that there has been a dramatic increase in stress and burnout in the workplace, with workforces having to contend with increased cost of living and uncertainty about the future. That's according to a study carried out by recruitment company - Jack Hammer Global. They say that South African employees are taking enormous strain amidst additional stressors like load-shedding - and while most will put on a brave face at work - leaders should

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#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Why "insurance marketplaces" could...

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2023/08/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The future of the insurance sector is rapidly digitising with insurance marketplaces offering consumers a one-stop platform in providing multiple insurance quotes. Consumers are then able to use the insurance marketplace to compare quotes and purchase insurance products. These marketplaces are fast-growing to become the method of choice for consumers, who want to avoid paperwork and call centre agents. Vis Govender, CEO of South African insuretech company -

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#PODCAST Our #TechnoTouch discusses the steps taken...

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2023/08/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to advocacy group "WomeninTechZA" only 23% of tech jobs in South Africa are held by women. The findings pointed out that of around 236,000 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) roles, women occupy only 56,000 of them. While the industry is notoriously difficult to get into for women, there is space that's available - specifically in the field of tech law. Commenting on the findings is Simone Dickson, an IT law and data privacy specialist

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2:31

#PODCAST Rise in Brent Crude Oil prices one of the...

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2023/08/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Motorists will be paying more at the pump as fuel prices have increased today. After months of reprieve, the Energy Department announced that the price of fuel increases by 37-cents, diesel by 71-cents and 72-cents per litre, while illuminating paraffin increases by 95-cents per litre. FNB Senior Economist, Koketso Mano says the rise in the price of Brent Crude Oil has necessitated these adjustments...

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#PODCAST Riverlea residents say calls to police for a...

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2023/08/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents of Riverlea, south of Johannesburg says police are failing to deliver on their promises. Yesterday the Police Minister Bheki Cele travelled to the Riverlea and assured residents that specialised units will be deployed to the area to combat illegal mining. This after five people were shot dead at the weekend in violence between rival gangs linked to illegal miners in the area. SABC news reporter, Sashin Naidoo visited the area today and says no

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#PODCAST Miss Deaf SA finalist Portia Lauren Naidoo...

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2023/08/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Miss Deaf South Africa 2023 finalist Portia Lauren Naidoo is on a mission to help bridge the gap between the country's hearing and deaf communities. The young teacher-in-the-making from Johannesburg says the Miss Deaf SA pageant has given her a platform to inspire other deaf people - especially children - that anything is possible. Lauren also commented on Sign Language becoming SA's 12th official language recently - saying it was long overdue. In this

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