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SABC News and Current Affairs

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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3:44

#PODCAST Ocean Festival organisers in KwaZulu-Natal...

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2023/08/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a bid to highlight the threat faced by ecosystems along the country's coastline, the Ocean Festival team will celebrate Marine Protected Areas (MPA) day today. The focus this year includes activities and adventures stretching from Amanzimtoti to the lower part of Scottburgh, along the length of the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Areas. Launched in South Africa two years back, MPA Day has grown to be a globally celebrated annual event that highlights the

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4:03

#PODCAST Rheumatic Fever Week sheds light on a...

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2023/08/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Today marks the start of Rheumatic Fever Week. The disease is an abnormal immune reaction to a common bacterium called Group A Streptococcus. Streptococcal infections are most common in childhood with a range of symptoms that can include joint pain, fever, shortness of breath, a skin rash and on rare occasions - uncontrolled body movements. According to the Lancet Global Health journal of May 2021, rheumatic fever affects up to 40 million people living in

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3:46

#PODCAST Women's Action for New Direction (WAND)...

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2023/08/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As Women's Month commences, women are being urged to sow the seeds of sustainability in their communities. Non-profit organisation - Women's Action for New Direction (WAND) says creating sustainable gardens in low-income households or in under-funded organisations will empower women and create food security. WAND recently completed 'Project Greenhouse' at the Fatima Mayet Cheshire Village in Croftdene. The project saw WAND volunteers restructure and cultivate

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22:28

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: "Employment Equity bill a...

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2023/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Labour analyst, Michael Bagraim says the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) in its current form will do more damage to South Africa's labour market than good. The debate around the act has heated up as the Democratic Alliance lodged papers to challenge the race quotas in the Act. The law requires companies with more than 50 employees to submit equity plans reflecting the demography of the region they operate in and set out how they intend to achieve them

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3:41

#PODCAST The amaZulu Royal House, Reapele Africa and...

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2023/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The amaZulu Royal house, cannabis management agency "Reapele Africa" & one of the largest cannabis seed banks in the world - Royal Cannabis Seeds have signed an agreement that will empower indigenous people of KwaZulu-Natal. The joint venture will enable rural farmers with the tools and education in order to create job opportunities and a sustainable living for communities. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak, Reapele Africa Director and amaZulu royal

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4:17

#PODCAST Climate experts say July 2023 will go down...

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2023/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - July 2023 is set to go down as the the warmest month recorded in world history. This is according to the European Union funded, Copernicus Climate Change Services (C3S). The global temperature is projected to be 1.3-1.7°C above the average. Some parts of America recorded consecutive days where temperatures were in access of 43°C. These temperatures have been related to heat-waves in large parts of North America, Asia and Europe, along with wildfires in

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3:59

#PODCAST Analysts fear that political killings in KZN...

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2023/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political killings in KwaZulu-Natal may intensify as the 2024 general elections approaches. This is the view of political violence researcher and retired academic - Mary de Haas. She was reacting to the murder of an NFP councillor, who was shot and killed at Nongoma on the northern part of KwaZulu-Natal yesterday. Ntombenhle Mchunu was brutally murdered, allegedly by unknown men. According to the party, Mchunu and her family were still sleeping when her killers

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3:57

#PODCAST After partnering with Microsoft, Airports...

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2023/07/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says its R150-million partnership with tech giant, Microsoft will aggregate operations to ensure an improved customer experience. ACSA control nine airports across the country including King Shaka and O.R Tambo International Airports. Chief information officer at ACSA, Mthoko Mncwabe says its cyber-security services, online booking interfaces and in-person biometrics are some of the key focuses...

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2:47

#PODCAST Another court battle for Zuma, Downer and...

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2023/07/28

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former President, Jacob Zuma's lawyer, Advocate Dali Mpofu is currently arguing before the Pietermaritzburg High Court against an urgent application by state prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer and legal journalist ,Karyn Maughan. This stems from Downer and Maughan asking the court to enforce a court order setting aside their private prosecution by former president Zuma. This will ensure that the pair stay out of the courts pending Zuma's appeal. The private

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3:20

#PODCAST Two local humanitarian groups join forces to...

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2023/07/28

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This August the Giving Hope Foundation will partner with long-time collaborators the Gift of the Givers to offer free first aid training & life saving skills. The initiative is a direct response to natural disasters or emergencies that are plaguing the country on a more regular basis these days. Youth, community leaders, health workers and teachers are urged to attend the two-day workshop in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban. Co-founder of the Giving Hope

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4:07

#PODCAST Debate around the Employment Equity...

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2023/07/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Labour analyst, Michael Bagraim says the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) in its current form will do more damage to South Africa's labour market than good. The debate around the act has heated up as the Democratic Alliance lodged papers to challenge the race quotas in the Act. The law requires companies with more than 50 employees to submit equity plans reflecting the demography of the region they operate in and set out how they intend to achieve them

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3:42

#PODCAST Cannabis activists talk up the many economic...

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2023/07/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent survey has found that KwaZulu-Natal residents are more likely to grow their own cannabis at home than in any other province, thus enabling them to unlock a plethora of economic opportunities. The survey conducted by the The Cannabis Expo, saw results from over 10,000 participants across South Africa. The country's largest cannabis expo takes place in Durban from today. According to the United Nations (UN) cannabis cultivation in SA generally ranges

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2:30

#PODCAST Durban lawyer reflects on his experience...

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2023/07/28

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - India is fast-becoming one of the leading democracies encouraging the youth to enter into politics. That's according to Durban lawyer Previn Vedan. The young former councillor was one of the first politicians to take part in the "Next Generation Democracy Programme" hosted by the government of India. Vedan says this programme encouraged him to jump back into politics...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 28 July...

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2023/07/28

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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3:03

#PODCAST VIP Protection Unit officers case postponed

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Eight police officers accused of assaulting three people on the N1 highway in Johannesburg earlier this month - will found out next Tuesday whether they will be granted bail or not. The officers, who are part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's bodyguards appeared again in the Randburg Magistrates court north of Johannesburg. They face several charges including pointing a firearm, assault with intent to do grievously bodily harm, reckless and negligent

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#PODCAST Enyobeni tavern tragedy: Families say they...

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Family members of the Enyobeni tragedy victims are currently meeting with SAPS for an update on the case regarding the death of their children. Last Friday the members went to the provincial health department's forensic laboratory in East London to request post-mortem results following the deaths of 21 young people in June last year. They were informed that the post-mortem is with the police. In response police said the post-mortem results are only subject of

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2:32

#PODCAST Chatsworth councillor encourages youth to...

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Young Indian South Africans of all walks of life are being encouraged to embark on the Know India Programme or KIP. The programme is a three week visit to India for youth from the diaspora to exchange ideas, gain knowledge and develop stronger bonds with the country. Daniel Logan Mea, a young councillor from Chatsworth says all youngsters need to jump at the opportunity... *For more information visit the website kip.gov.in

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3:31

#PODCAST Gardening experts say it's now the best time...

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As we approach the tail end of winter, gardening experts say this is the best time to prune all your deciduous plants to ensure healthy and happy growth. Deciduous plants are trees or shrubs that shed its leaves annually after growth season. Fathima Mathen, the Marketing manager for gardening company, Gardena says while most people think pruning just means cutting branches off a tree, this is not the case. Mathen explains the various techniques and tools needed

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3:14

#PODCAST The AA's "State of Security Report" finds...

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A recent study proved that majority of citizens feel threatened in South Africa - afraid of falling victim to mass shootings, drug or gang-related crimes and even gas inhalation due to illegal mining. That's according to the results from the State of Security Report carried out by the Automobile Association (AA). The study has found that just over 50% of participants felt barely safe or not safe at all. 76% of all respondents meanwhile reported being victims of

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3:25

#PODCAST ActionSA want police to probe Paul Mashatile...

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2023/07/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - ActionSA is calling on police to probe Deputy President Paul Mashatile for possibly lying about his role in the assault of motorists by his security detail. Eight of the police officers who were part of Mashatile's VIP Protection Services Unit appeared in the Randburg Magistrates court, north of Johannesburg yesterday. One of the accused has revealed that Mashatile WAS in the vehicle at the time of the incident. However, Mashatile previously released a

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