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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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3:44

#PODCAST It remains unclear as to when SASSA cards...

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2023/05/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - It is unclear when SASSA cards can be renewed at the South African Post Office. This as the card swopping process is currently suspended. Last week it was confirmed that the current SASSA cards will remain valid until the end of December this year. This was due the inability to get the majority of the over 5 million SASSA cards renewed by June. SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi explains how the SASSA cards will function currently...

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#PODCAST Red Cross South Africa to inaugurate a...

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2023/05/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation, the Red Cross Society South Africa says the values instilled by its founder, Henry Dunant to help the most vulnerable in society will forever be the basis of its work. Today the world observes World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, marking the birth anniversary of Dunant. With millions of volunteers and employees in almost 200 countries, the 160 year old society continues to be at the forefront of humanitarian aid for any crisis

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3:55

#PODCAST Energy analysts believe exempting schools,...

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2023/05/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Energy analysts believe that exempting public schools, hospitals and police stations from loadshedding is impractical and will likely be challenged by government. This follows the North Gauteng High Court ruling that these sectors are to be exempted from rolling blackouts- after the United Democratic Movement (UDM) and other 17 organisations took the matter to court. The court found that loadshedding is an infringement of constitutional rights, and has given

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#PODCAST Gandhi Luthuli Salt March returns after...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Gandhi Luthuli Salt March will promote the peaceful means of confronting adverse socio-econmic conditions afflicting South Africans.The multi-faith march makes it's return to the Phoenix Settlement, north of Durban this Sunday after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic. Organiser, Ela Gandhi explains how the message of this historic march still resonates with the community...

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2:34

#PODCAST #SenzoMeyiwa murder trial postponed after...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has been postponed to Monday at the High Court in Pretoria after defense lawyer Sipho Ramosepele fell ill. State witness Mthokozisi Thwala was being cross-examined today after he wrapped up his evidence in chief yesterday. Thwala is the second witness who was present at the Kelly Khumalo home in Vosloorus when Meyiwa was shot and killed in 2014. SABC news reproter, Pearl Magubane was at court and recapped Thwala's

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3:43

#PODCAST New South African social media platform...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A new social media platform in South Africa, called BuildRSA, is aiming to inspire patriotism through critical dialogue. The platform, founded by Dr Sifiso Falala, allows South Africans to air their views on developmental issues facing the country and provide tangible solutions to resolve them. The platform was developed by Priority Performance Projects, linked to the independent research company - Plus 94 Research. Dr Falala says the platform will give users

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3:37

#PODCAST REACTION: Government bring Section 6 of the...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental justice organisations says Government's decision to finally bring Section 6 of the National Energy Act (NEA) into operation is a step in the right direction to mitigate the country's energy crisis. Section 6 requires that the Minister of Mineral Resources develop an Integrated Energy Plan (IEP), with public input, that considers variables such as climate change, among others, which are to be reviewed annually. The plan will serve as a guide for

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3:43

#PODCAST The "Sparrow Trust" NGO throw their support...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Non-Governmental-Organisation "Sparrow Trust" is throwing their support behind victims of bullying at schools in eThekwini. Their aim is to equip the community to protect, defend and safeguard children from the effects of cyber and playground bullying. Sparrow Trust FoundingDdirector - Estelle van Eeden - explains how bullying has changed over the years and entered into the online space, where it silently affects the development of children...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 05 May...

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2023/05/05

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

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3:13

#PODCAST SASSA / Postbank cards that were to expire...

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2023/05/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Grant recipients can breathe a sigh of relief as their SASSA/Postbank card which was set to expire at the end of June 2023 has been extended until the end of December 2023. This comes after numerous grant recipients complained about the not knowing the process of having to renew their cards and the prolonged periods of receiving a new one. IFP Member on the Social Development Portfolio Committee in the KwaZulu- Natal Legislature, Les Govender says social grant

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3:38

#PODCAST Reserve Bank launches new banknotes and...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially introduced upgraded banknotes and coins into the South African market today. Many of the upgrades to South Africa's new bank notes provide greater support to the country's blind and partially-sighted community. The modifications comprise of colours that have been subtly enhanced and the introduction of tactile marks that resemble braille. The coins see the biggest changes, while Nelson Mandela's portrait will

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3:27

#PODCAST New witness testifies in the Sindiso Magaqa...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The murder trial of the former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa has resumed today in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. Magaqa, and two female councillors, Jabulile Msiya and Nontsikelelo Mafa - were shot and severely wounded in the Ibisi area of uMzimkhulu in southern KwaZulu-Natal. At the time Msiya and Magaqa both served on the executive committee of the municipality. Magaqa's murder is seen as one of the high-profile cases of alleged

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4:38

#PODCAST Mthokozisi Thwala details the fateful night...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Mthokozisi Thwala - the second state witness in the murder trial of Senzo Meyiwa is detailing the fateful night the soccer star was murdered. Thwala is continuing his testimony in the High Court in Pretoria. He was inside the house when Meyiwa was shot and killed at the home of singer Kelly Khumalo in Vosloorus, south-east of Johannesburg, in October 2014. Five men are accused of being involved in Meyiwa's murder. Yesterday, Thwala alleged that in 2019 a

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3:37

#PODCAST KZN Blind and Deaf Society react to the news...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Sign language is set to become the 12th official language of South Africa. This comes as MP's in the National Assembly passed a bill which is expected to be signed off by President Cyril Ramaphosa before being amended into the constitution. KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society Executive Member, Nayanthra Kanay says this is just the beginning of a much greater fight for the deaf community in South Africa...

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#PODCAST Elderly Durban residents speak out against...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Multiple Durban residents have expressed shock and anger at what seems to be a criminal syndicate operating at a popular casino in the city. In the past year or so, at least seven people have come forward, claiming they were approached by a women while using the slot machines - who would thereafter strike a conversion with them and ultimately get details such as contact details and residential addresses. The victims would then get a call in the days that follow

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#PODCAST Chatsworth community activists say the fight...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Community activists at Chatsworth south of Durban say the fight against illegal dumping and pollution in the area is gaining momentum. Under the banner of Chatsworth Community Projects (CCP), dozens of residents take to the streets on a weekly basis picking up rubbish and disposing of it in the proper manner. But founder Karthy Govender, says there are still several residents who continue to illegally dump, creating a hazardous environment for others...

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#PODCAST Concerns raised over the newly passed...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Free Speech Union of South Africa is concerned that the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill will have a dire impact on press freedom. The "anti hate speech bill" - as it is commonly known was passed by Parliament with great support last month. But there is growing concern that the stringent application of the new law will result in a muzzling of criticism, thereby impacting the freedom of speech. The Union will be

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#PODCAST With Generation Z flocking to stores, we...

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2023/05/04

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - There's been a bolt of energy primarily on social media this week - as a new energy and hydration drink dominated posts - and prices. But experts are concerned about the impact energy drinks have on the health of South Africans. Energy drinks are high in caffeine and, in some cases, sugar or artificial sweeteners. This usually introduces a spike of energy- that's not usually well sustained. This can be harmful to blood sugar and hypertension

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#PODCAST April Household Affordability Index finds...

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2023/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The price of basic food items in South Africa continues to surge. The average price of a household food basket costs over five-thousand-rand. That's according to the April 2023 Household Affordability Index compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity group. The Index tracks food price data from 47 supermarkets and 32 butcheries across the country. PMBEJD Programme Coordinator - Mervyn Abrahams says South Africans from low-income households

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3:42

#PODCAST The stage is set for the prestigious 2023...

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2023/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Later this month the first-ever World Table Tennis Championships to take place in South Africa will be held right here in Durban. Some of the top athletes from around the globe come together at the city's iconic Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre - to battle it out for the ultimate title of world champion. This year's event will also mark a return to the African continent for the first time since 1939. I spoke to South African Table Tennis

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