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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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#PODCAST UKZN Westville Campus Hindu Temple to host...

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2023/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The importance of unity and togetherness will form part of the focus during this weekend's official launch of the United South African Hindus at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The launch will spark discussions around politics, business, sports and medicine - all with the aim of bringing together South Africans of Indian origin. One of the group's founders Praneal Singh, says the meeting is a rare opportunity to discuss challenges faces by the local

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2:56

#PODCAST Google adds eight more African countries to...

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2023/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Search engine, Google is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help save lives in countries across the globe by allowing them to detect incoming floods. The 'Flood Hub' offers forecasts up to 7 days in advance, benefitting a population of 460 million people globally. Since adding 8 more African nations this week, its Ai-enabled platform now services 80 different countries including Brazil, South Africa, India and Thailand. The hub is aimed to equip

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3:13

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

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2023/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A non-profit organisation based in Chatsworth, south of Durban is cultivating greener pastures for marginalised communities. Women's Action for New Direction (WAND) recently completed their 'Project Greenhouse' at the Fatima Mayet Cheshire Village in Croftdene. The project saw WAND volunteers restructure and cultivate land to allow the institution to grow their own vegetables, which they can sell to raise much-needed funds for their daily operations. WAND

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2:42

#PODCAST Amnesty International South Africa call on...

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2023/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Amnesty International South Africa is calling for government to act with urgency to prevent further Cholera deaths. Amnesty International SA spokesperson, Mienke Steytler says the basic right to clean and safe water, which is enshrined in the Constitution, will continue to be threatened unless government ensures the critical resource is protected...

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3:34

#PODCAST Local health-care experts advise South...

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2023/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the flu season fast approaching, local health-care experts are advising people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) - the annual epidemics of flu globally result in an estimated three to five million cases of severe illness and up to 650,000 respiratory deaths. These figures emphasise the seriousness and impact of the influenza virus on public health. General Manager of Health Policy and Clinical Advisory

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2:52

#PODCAST Closing arguments in bail application for...

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2023/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The bail hearing of five accused implicated in the prison escape of convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has been postponed to tomorrow. Senohe Matsoara and four others through their defense lawyers are attempting to convince the Bloemfontein magistrates court that they do not pose a flight risk if they are granted bail. They are charged with arson, defeating the ends of justice, fraud and assisting an inmate to escape. The case has been postponed for

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1:50

#PODCAST Gift of the Givers delivers thousands of...

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2023/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian Aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers is currently distributing thousands of litres of water to clinics across the Hamanskraal area. Fifteen people have been killed due to the Cholera outbreak in the country. The organisations, Cliffort Mabe says relief efforts will continue in conjunction with local government over the coming days...

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2:52

#PODCAST London-based "Brand Finance" rank the City...

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2023/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The City of Cape Town (COCT) has been named Africa's best city brand and 60th globally. This is according to research done by London based brand evaluation consultancy firm, Brand Finance. Johannesburg ranked number 72 in the world. These inaugural rankings are based on a global survey of close to 15,000 members of the public conducted in April across 20 countries on all continents. London ranked number one of the world's top 100 cities. Jeremy Sampson,

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2:56

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality urge residents "not...

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2023/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Municipality is appealing to residents not to panic as the city's amended load-shedding schedule comes into effect on Thursday (25 May). The municipality says the changes will be felt more by the industrial sector with prolonged hours during stages 7 and 8. The Verulam Business Forum, north of Durban say the new load-shedding schedule for KZN is likely to cripple businesses who are still reeling from the effects of the 2021 looting and floods of

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3:10

#PODCAST REACTION: The number of #Cholera related...

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2023/05/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Water and Sanitation Department has blamed instability in the City of Tshwane for the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. The Deputy Minister David Mahlobo says they will soon meet with the Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink to discuss addressing water issues in the metro. Mahlobo says their engagements with the City of Tshwane over the past years have not produced desired results. Mahlobo was speaking at the Jubilee hospital in

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4:45

#PODCAST South Africans urged to be more critical of...

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2023/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africans need to be more critical of the state of the country when casting their votes next year. That's the view of political analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi. This as the country battles an unrelenting energy crisis, high levels of unemployment and socio-economic irregularities. Most recently, minority communities have lashed out at government for the recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act, which could see them marginalised from the labour force. Dr

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1:57

#PODCAST Newly-registered Phoenix Children's Home...

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2023/05/22

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Phoenix Children's Home north of Durban officially opened its doors for underprivileged children in the area. The officially registered home, spearheaded by the Phoenix Child & Family Welfare Society and sponsored by the Sibaya Community Trust, will provide accommodation and support for about 20 children at the start. President of the Phoenix Child Welfare, Sharm Maharaj, says attached to the home is a baby safe, where unwanted babies can be

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3:42

#PODCAST Department of Labour and Employment say...

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2023/05/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Department of Labour and Employment says the Employment Equity Amendment Act aims to deal with the nuances in population demographics from province to province. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the act into law last month- paving the way for the Minister of Employment and Labour to set regional targets given that racial diversity in South Africa often has regional differences. But the amendment has been criticised for being discriminatory to

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3:12

#PODCAST World Communications Day celebrated to...

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2023/05/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Understanding the profound impact your words can have on others. That's a been a clarion call to the world on World Communications Day yesterday. The day is set aside to underscore the importance of effective communication- as a productive tool for mankind. Express Yourself Communications Director Melini Moses explains how the attitude behind your words, makes all the difference...

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#PODCAST Phoenix brothers found not guilty of July...

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2023/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Durban High Court has found Dylan and Ned Govender from Phoenix north of Durban not guilty on charges of murder relating to the killing of Mondli Majola from Amaoti during the civil unrest in KwaZulu-Natal in 2021. But they were found guilty of common assault. Widespread, violent unrest, looting and the destruction of businesses claimed lives of over three hundred people in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. SABC News reporter Fanele Mhlongo is at court and brings

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3:10

#PODCAST Heavy rains cause a sinkhole on Earl Haig...

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2023/05/19

By Newbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Persistent rains have caused a severe sinkhole on Earl Haig Road in Durban. This after a taxi became submerged. Metro Police have cordoned off the area- fearing any further incidents. But communities remain on edge- as rains refuse to cease. Active Citizens Coalition president councillor Imtiaz Syed is on the ground trying to assist. He says road defects occur because the infrastructure is not timeously maintained...

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2:59

#PODCAST Bail application of five accused in the...

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2023/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Five people accused of assisting the escape of convicted "Facebook rapist" and murderer Thabo Bester, with his partner Nandipha Magudumana, are appearing in the Bloemfontein magistrate's court today. Masilo Koenane who is a legal representative for one of the accused - Motanyane Masukela - denies that his client was part of the escape plan. Masukela was on gate duty when Bester escaped from the Mangaung Correctional facility last year. During crossing

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4:46

#PODCAST REACTION: Eskom confirm that #Stage8...

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2023/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Eskom says this winter is expected to be a challenging time with the likelihood of stage 8 loadshedding on the cards. Eskom says it aims to maintain loadshedding between stage 3 and 5, however stage 8 is a possibility if planned interventions to minimise loadshedding are not successful. Independent Energy Analyst, Hilton Trollip says Eskom's failure to implement adequate interventions to minimise strain on the grid will indeed result in more frequent bouts of

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3:43

#PODCAST Law expert argues that the Employment Equity...

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2023/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEA) in its current form plans to change the employment landscape of South Africa. That's according to Nadeem Mahomed - Professional Support Lawyer at the private law firm - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. The Act, as signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has raised concern about the ramifications for minority groups in the country's employment sectors. The recent amendments to the Act now allows the Minister of Employment and Labour

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2:52

#PODCAST V.N Naik School For The Deaf honour local...

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2023/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Rotary Club of Durban alongside the Victor Daitz Foundation will be honoured for their sterling efforts by the V N Naik School For The Deaf. The two groups teamed up a few years ago to revamp the playground at the Newlands West School in Durban. The COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately delayed the revamp - but only until late last year, when it was all systems go. Audiologist Privena Moodley says the playground offers learners a chance to actively engage in

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