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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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3:32

#PODCAST The Advice Desk for the Abused salutes Dr....

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2023/07/21

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The Advice Desk for the Abused has paid a glowing tribute to it's founder Dr. Anshu Padayachee. Dr. Padayachee passed away this week due to ill health. She will be laid to rest after a funeral service in Durban tomorrow. She was instrumental in starting the Desk in 1986 in Durban, to provide support for victims of gender based violence. She also took her work global by leading the South Africa-Netherlands Research Programme for Alternatives in

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3:19

#PODCAST Participants to walk 225kms over 15 days in...

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2023/07/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Raising money and spreading awareness: that's the goal for tomorrow's (Saturday) Walk for Life in aid of the Chatsworth Hospice. The walk is inspired by cancer survivors to raise funds for the hospice, which provides care to terminally ill patients as well as support to their families. The initiative was started last year by cancer survivor, Bala Gangiah, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro just six months after losing his kidney to the dreaded disease. Tomorrow's

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2:23

#PODCAST South African Weather Service forecast cold,...

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2023/07/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says that rainy conditions will intensify in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga as the weekend progresses. Forecasters have urged people to take caution as heavy downpours are forecasted for today. A Yellow Level Two warning was issued for possible disruptive snow and low temperatures meanwhile along high lying areas. This is due to a cut-off low for the Southern Parts of the country. For a

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3:16

#PODCAST Survey finds that third-year South African...

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2023/07/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A survey by youth financial skills portal WaFunda shows that third-year South African students, have alarmingly low levels of basic financial education. Contributors to the study say unfulfilled store credit, "black" tax and gambling seem to be some of the major contributing factors. These youth are now being encouraged to take better care of their finances by making use of financial information available online. WaFunda is an education, training & learning

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 21 July...

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2023/07/21

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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4:09

#PODCAST Navi Pillay shares memories of her late best...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Generous and committed- and also, her best friend. That is how former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay is remembering the acclaimed academic and gender activist Professor Anshu Padayachee. Prof. Padayachee passed away suddenly. The cause of her death is unknown at this stage. She was instrumental in starting the Advice Desk for the Abused in 1986 in Durban, to provide support for victims of gender based violence. She also took her

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3:08

#PODCAST Agriculture Department say the Rabbit...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) does not pose any threat to human life. RHD is an extremely contagious and fatal viral disease of adult, domesticated and wild rabbits. The Department have confirmed 218 cases in the country. South Africa registered its first outbreak ever in December last year. The Department says in most cases, rabbits just pass away, but signs such as a bleeding from the nose

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3:48

#PODCAST Last surviving members of the UDF come...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The last surviving members and leaders of the United Democratic Front (UDF) have come together to establish the "UDF40" - a 40 year celebration since the formation of the now defunct liberation struggle movement. Formed in Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town in 1983, the UDF began as an anti-apartheid body that strived on ending systematic racism. The group was disbanded in 1991. Starting today, UDF40 will hold a number of events to commemorate their legacy and

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3:49

#PODCAST SA Childcare Association react to the...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The SA Childcare Association is calling for the Department of Social Development to ensure that Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres adhere to operational regulations. This after a 9-month-old toddler was found dead at a crèche in Zwelisha at Verulam, north of Durban this week. It is alleged that the child had been fed and set down for a nap after being registered at the crèche. The toddler was unresponsive when a caregiver later checked on him. CEO at

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3:26

#PODCAST One dead and at least 40 injured following a...

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2023/07/20

Eyewitnesses have described hearing loud explosion and seeing vehicles overturn during what's believed to have been an underground gas explosion in the Johanneburg CBD yesterday evening. Scores of people suffered injuries and are being treated in various hospitals. A Joint Command Centre has been set up at the Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown in Joburg where all the responses will be coordinated from. Tshepo Phagane reports... UPDATE: Johannesburg Emergency Services officials says one person has

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2:27

#PODCAST Economists expect the Reserve Bank to leave...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Economist Owen Nkomo expects the Reserve Bank to leave the repo rate unchanged at 8,25-percent today. This comes on the back of the drop in inflation yesterday: as Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) fell from 6,3-percent in May to 5,4-percent in June 2023. This put CPI back within the bank's 3-6 percent target range for the first time since April 2022. Nkomo explains that these are signs of positivity for the consumer...

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#PODCAST South African Sign Language (SASL) is now...

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2023/07/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Signed, sealed and delivered: sign language is officially the 12th official language in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the South African Sign Language Bill into law at the Union Buildings yesterday. More than 600 000 people in South Africa use sign language daily. Sign Language Interpreter responsible for Stakeholder Relations at the South African National Deaf Association (SANDA) - Thoriso Mndawe says this recognition now provides respect to

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3:52

#PODCAST National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)...

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2023/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) believe the 9th BRICS Youth Summit will enable young people from South Africa to break into international markets. The NYDA is playing host to youth from partner nations Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa at Umhlanga north of Durban. This years theme is "BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism". NYDA CEO Waseem Carrim expects

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2:56

#PODCAST Local youth lament the current state of the...

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2023/07/19

By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo & Taliesha Naidoo - Young South Africans say economic freedom is a pipedream for most given the current state of the country. They spoke to Newsbreak on the backdrop of Mandela Day, which was celebrated globally in honour of what would have been former president Nelson Mandela's 105th birthday. These young South Africans say Mandela's legacy lies in limbo as a result of the unemployment crisis and poor leadership...

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#PODCAST Fitness enthusiast shares how sport can help...

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2023/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Sport can be a powerful tool for improving mental health and coping with various mental health challenges. That's according Nomvula Khuzwayo - a fitness enthusiast and personal trainer. Khuzwayo, who hails from KwaZulu-Natal, holds a BSc degree in Psychology from the University of Cape Town. Having experienced the healing potential of sports in her own personal journey with mental illness, Khuzwayo explains how various sports activities can help in finding

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2:57

#PODCAST DJ's, producers speak out over Artificial...

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2023/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Popular DJ's and producers have had their say on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and many are now concerned over how it's already starting to negatively impact the music industry. With the cost of living crisis being felt the world over, there are some employers who are now opting to use AI over actual human workers. While technology and music have gone hand-in-hand for decades, people are worried that the technology could ultimately suffocate the industry. In

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#PODCAST Mrs South Africa 2023 partners with Wild...

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2023/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In an effort to commemorate the achievements and resilience of women while fostering a spirit of empowerment, inspiration and unity in South Africa - Mrs South Africa 2023 Palesa Matjekane & Wild Coast Sun have convened a women's conference to engage in meaningful discussions, gain insights from accomplished speakers, and connect and build valuable relationships with like-minded individuals. Open to the public, the conference will take place on Saturday the

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#PODCAST Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre in...

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2023/07/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban will today host free health and wellness check-ups in celebration of Mandela Day. From blood pressure and HIV testing - to tuberculosis screenings and cancer checks, expert medical professionals will be on hand to assist wherever possible. The initiative is in conjunction with the R.K Khan hospital and non-profit breast cancer awareness organisation, Pink Drive. Program coordinator, Clive

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3:20

#PODCAST Phoenix Crisis Center partner with a number...

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2023/07/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Phoenix Crisis Center will mark Mandela Day today with a mass feeding scheme in the area, north of Durban. Known for their charitable work and community upliftment, the centre have partnered with a number of local organisation to provide food for the poor and underprivileged. Chairperson Moulana Mohamed Tariq says caring for vulnerable people is one of the legacies left behind by Tata Madiba - and they will make sure to honour the former statesman in a

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#PODCAST Close to 10,000 learners to benefit from...

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2023/07/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Around 10,000 learners from across 70 sites in Africa and abroad will participate in the #Coding4Mandela event, themed "Cultivating the coding ecosystem of the future". Spearheaded by the Nelson Mandela University, the challenge honours the late president Nelson Mandela's contribution to the fight for social justice and democracy in South Africa and his belief in the value of education. It aims to educate learners in the area of coding, creating a springboard

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