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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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3:34

#PODCAST Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for what he terms "nationwide freedom protests". This after his arrest and detention last week triggered deadly unrest in which at least 10 people were killed. Enraged by the arrest, supporters set fire to government buildings, blocked roads and damaged property belonging to the military - of whom they blame for Khan's downfall. He was freed on bail last week. Secretary at the Pakistan Association of South

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3:38

#PODCAST ANC in KwaZulu-Natal criticised for trying...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Political analyst Prof. Bheki Mngomezulu says the Chatsworth electorate will have to determine if the ANC has delivered on it's promises to them in the past, before they trust them with their votes. Yesterday, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed new party members in Chatsworth south of Durban. He was leading the party's National Working Committee interactions in KwaZulu-Natal, in all 11 regions - preparing for next year's general election. But

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2:42

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: There's confidence that SA and the...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The United States Consul General in Durban Anne Linee says she is confident that South Africa and the US will work through their current diplomatic difficulties. Tensions arose, after US ambassador to SA Reuben Brigety alleged that the country sold weapons to Russia for it's war against Ukraine. An inquiry into the docking of Russian ship "Lady R" in Simonstown in December 2022 has since been established. Brigety has since apologised for his

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3:19

#PODCAST Stats released by "Debt Busters" show that...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Affording luxuries are not even on the list of tertiary needs for South Africans. This follows startling statistics released by Debt Busters - that show that consumers spend more than half of their salaries on debt in the country. This has been attributed to the likes of high interest rate hikes and fuel and food costs. It means that families are currently tapping in to debt - just to make ends meet. Chief executive Benay Sager provides some tips

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2:56

#PODCAST Palestine Solidarity Campaign commemorate...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Today is "Nakba Day" - commemorated annually to remember the expulsion of thousands of Palestinians from their homes in 1948 after the founding of Israel. To mark the day, the South African chapter of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign held a rally in Cape Town over the weekend to mark 75 years of Palestine's ongoing struggle for liberation. The gathering was part of global events taking place in Europe, Australia and North and South America demanding justice

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3:12

#PODCAST Gauteng Department of Economic Development...

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2023/05/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim -The Gauteng Department of Economic Development is spearheading an initiative alongside South African Mobile Devices Distributors and Repairers Association (SAMDDRA) to train young people in mobile device repairs. This is in a bid to create job and business opportunities for residents in townships and beyond. Participants will be trained to fix cellular devices, tablets, wearables and laptops. Chairperson Loyiso Tyira explains how essential a service like this

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2:13

#PODCAST SAC-IAWJ hosts mentorship programme to...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges will be hosting it's annual mentorship programme this Saturday. The programme aims to educate, nurture and empower Law students - with the priority being women - in South Africa. The KZN programme benefits 41 Law students from UKZN at third- and fourth-year level as well 15 Law students from the University of Zululand. Provincial co-ordinator of the SAC-IAWJ - Pearl Andrews says

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2:35

#PODCAST Suspects charged with brutal murders of two...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The two suspects arrested in connection with the brutal murders of two young boys in Soweto, have abandoned their bail applications at the Protea Magistrate's Court. The bodies of six-year-old Tshiamo Rabanye and five-year-old Mduduzi Nqobizitha Zulu were discovered mutilated a day after they were reported missing. The suspects, a 50-year-old woman, and her 39-year-old partner, were arrested last month after a forensic investigation at the boys' homes. They

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1:53

#PODCAST Murder weapon comes under scrutiny at...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The question of whether there was intruder or not on the night Senzo Meyiwa was murdered has come under the spotlight at the High Court in Pretoria. This as defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo, representing accused number five, in the Meyiwa murder trial is cross examining Mthokozisi Thwala today. Thwala is the second state witness to be called to testify. He was present during the shooting of Meyiwa at his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus on the

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3:41

#PODCAST #WorldNursesDay but have frontline...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The brave contributions that nurses have made to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic has been forgotten. That's the view of nurses union DENOSA on World Nurses Day today. The union is concerned that by 2030 the shortage of nurses in the country will reach 62 000. They attribute this to a lack of support for nurses from the national healthcare sector. DENOSA President Simon Hlungwani explains the plight of nurses currently...

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3:20

#PODCAST Latest from the ground as Pakistan's Supreme...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Pakistan's Supreme Court declared former Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest "illegal" and ordered his immediate release after he was produced before a bench on its orders. Troops were deployed in Pakistan's capital after the arrest of the politician triggered two days of violent protests by his supporters. At least eight people have been killed amid the clashes and thousands remain wounded from protests and chaos that has gripped the region following his

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3:27

#PODCAST WEF's Global Risk Perception Survey declares...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Earlier this year the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Perception Survey declared 'extreme weather' as the second most severe risk over the next 10 years. While South Africans don't usually deal with hurricanes or blizzards, the country is often lashed by heavy rains, hail & gail force winds - that can cause flooding, property damage and even death in some instances. As winter approaches - the country has been urged to be mindful of local weather

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3:59

#PODCAST According to Stats SA, the cost of funerals...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Funeral costs have become a grave concern for South Africans. According to Statistics South Africa, the cost of funerals in the country increases by 12 percent year on year. Private insurance company, Metropolitan, says on average a South African can pay anything between 18-thousand and 50-thousand rand for a dignified funeral. The company's branch manager, Tebogo Tsholo says the most costly aspect of funerals are burials, caskets and the costs associated with

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2:29

#PODCAST KZN Sharks Board "optimistic" that the...

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2023/05/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the slight nip in the air, the KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board remains optimistic that the province would experience a bumper sardine migration season. The local authority is planning a flight next week in search of the silvery shoal along the Eastern Cape coastline. Millions of sardines travel from the cold southern oceans off South Africa's Cape Point, hugging the shore as they make their way up along the coastlines of the former Transkei area known as the

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1:07

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 12 May...

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2023/05/12

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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3:50

#PODCAST KZN ministers gather to insight change...

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2023/05/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A group of pastors from across KwaZulu-Natal have gathered in Silverglen, south of Durban for the launch of the United Minister Association. A group of 16 minister fraternal's that compromise of about 700 religious leaders of Christian faith were expected to attend the launch. The Association was founded to provide a voice to the community in addressing various societal ills and injustices. The Association coordinator - Dr Ronald Veerapen explains their core

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3:23

#PODCAST Naptosa disappointed with Gordhan's 'urgent...

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2023/05/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Teacher union NAPTOSA says it is extremely disappointing that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan plans to appeal the Pretoria High Court ruling that exempts public facilities like schools, clinics, hospitals and police stations from rolling blackouts. Build One SA, the United Democratic Movement, labour union Numsa and other organisations approached the courts on this matter which they believe constitutes a gross violation of human rights and

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3:03

#PODCAST 30 Merebank community members to graduate...

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2023/05/11

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 30 community members will graduate this weekend, having completed a Emergency Evacuation Plan skills course in Merebank, south of Durban. As part of the initiative by the Merewest Community Forum- these first responders have been trained by first aid and emergency rescue services to help residents evacuate their homes in times of crisis. Chairperson Premilla Deonath explains how crucial such a skill is to keep local communities safe...

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3:51

#PODCAST Valley Farm Animal Hospital say the critical...

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2023/05/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a Newsbreak follow up... Veterinarians are concerned over the shortage of snake bite anti-venom - which they say is leading to more domestic pet fatalities. This is due to the South African Vaccine Producers running behind schedule in it's manufacturing of anti-venom. The producer has cited load-shedding and resourcing as the main driver of the delays. Founding member of Valley Farm Animal Hospital in Pretoria Dr. Dean de Kok says they have since resorted to

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3:19

#PODCAST Zimbabwe's Africa Albida Tourism explain why...

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2023/05/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Travel in Africa is set to grow by leaps and bounds in the next five years. This is according to a leader in the Travel Industry in Zimbabwe. CEO of Africa Albida Tourism, Ross Kennedy says this year's Africa Travel Indaba, although muted, has introduced African exhibitors to a steady stream of buyers...

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