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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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3:06

#PODCAST CANSA call on those in the process of...

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2023/03/23

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) are calling on stoma patients - or those who are in the process of undergoing an ostomy surgical procedure in the near future to contact them for support and guidance. CANSA Clinical Specialist & Stoma Manager Vlooi Venter says adapting to life after a colostomy or similar surgery can be quite difficult, but thankfully support is out there. Venter says CANSA provides stoma services including products,

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2:49

#PODCAST The UK government's decision to lift a...

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2023/03/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Civil society group, Active Citizens Movement (ACM) is calling the UK government's decision to lift a three-year ban on Bain & Company, premature. The British government lifted the ban on the global consultancy firm less than eight months after imposing the sanction. The ban prevented the company from bidding for state work after the Zondo Commission found that Bain's South African branch colluded with former president Jacob Zuma and ex-SARS boss Tom

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2:04

#PODCAST KZN police concerned about possible turf-war...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for an unknown number of suspects after alleged drug lord Brandon "Puff" Kalicharan, his wife Jecohniah Pillay and their 9 year old daughter were killed in a drive-by shooting yesterday afternoon. According to police, Kalicharan was being investigated by the HAWKS for alleged drug related activities in the Chatsworth area, south of Durban. Police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda says they are concerned about a

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2:34

#PODCAST Downer and Maughan in court to stop Zuma's...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A full bench in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg has started to hear counter arguments from the legal representatives of Advocate Billy Down and journalist Karyn Maughan to stop the former president Jacob Zuma from proceeding with the private prosecution against them. Zuma is accusing Downer of leaking his confidential medical records to Maughan. The records were filed in Zuma's arms deal trial. Meanwhile, a group of journalists is picketing outside the

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3:52

#PODCAST Brand South Africa comment on protest...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The phenomenon of violent protests in South Africa has the potential to tarnish the image and reputation of the country. That's according to Sithembile Ntombela, the acting CEO of Brand South Africa. Ntombela spoke about the impact of Monday's EFF national shutdown, which she says will have little to no effect on the country's global reputation, given that it was peaceful. Ntombela joined Newsbreak to explain how the different types of protests affects the

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3:42

#PODCAST SALGA speak out against tariff hikes - as...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) says local municipalities will be hardest hit by the electricity hike. South Africans can expect to pay more for electricity from the 1st of April this year after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) approved an increase of 18.65% for Eskom's standard tariff customers and 18.49% for municipalities. The increase for municipalities however be effective from the 1st of July. This despite a

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2:49

#PODCAST Five people - including a child - killed in...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Five people have been killed in two separate shootings in Durban yesterday. Two taxi drivers were killed in Berea and in the other shooting, two people were killed In Springfield Park in a drive-by incident. A third victim meanwhile, was a child who was rushed to hospital and later died. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda reacted to the killings, explaining the need for communities to work together in putting an end to

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3:44

#PODCAST "Woz'Olwandle" tool aims to monitor Durban...

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2023/03/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The unpredictable opening and closing of beaches in Durban due to e.Coli levels has prompted local scientists to develop a real time website to monitor and alert beach-goers as to the safest places to bathe. "Woz'Olwandle" which translates to "Come to the Beach" is the brain child of UKZN Civil Engineering Senior Lecturer Dr Justin Pringle, Professor Derek Stretch and Dave Mardon. Dr. Pringle says the website uses data from "talbot" - a water testing and

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3:58

#PODCAST Tshwane Metro Police say vagrants who direct...

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2023/03/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Vagrants who direct traffic at intersections where traffic lights are not working due to load shedding face - the risk of being arrested. This is the message from the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD). They say that those who illegally direct traffic during load shedding are causing a problem because they will not be held liable in the case of an accident. Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba explains how the department plans to arrest these vagrants who

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3:35

#PODCAST Hundreds remain missing in Malawi as the...

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2023/03/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Hundreds of people are still missing in Malawi, as the death toll from tropical cyclone 'Freddy' nears the 500 mark. A huge humanitarian operation is continuing in Malawi, where more than half a million people felt the impact of the cyclone. Hygiene concerns are being raised as several camp sites have been set up to home displaced people. The cholera outbreak has also worsened due to the lack of basic services such as clean running water. Country Director for

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3:17

#PODCAST Tribhangi Dance Theatre preview their latest...

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2023/03/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Tribhangi Dance Theatre hope to light up the stage, as they pay tribute to Indian-origin stalwarts in their latest production - "Mapping Our Journey." The show will combine classical Indian and contemporary dance forms to tell the unique story of the Indian diaspora since the 1860s. Anti-apartheid activists such as Saths Cooper, Strini Moodley and Ahmed Kathrada will be acknowledged in the show. Artistic Director, Jayesperi Moopen says the production is a

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2:23

#PODCAST With under four days worth of stocks...

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2023/03/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As the country commemorates Human Rights Day, the SA Blood Service (SANBS) are appealing for donations so others can also enjoy their right of access to health care. With just under four days worth of stocks in its banks, the need for the life saving donations is reaching critical levels. SANBS Marketing Manager, Simphiwe Cele says those eligible have to be between the ages of 16 and 75-years-old and weigh more than 50kg...

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3:12

#PODCAST Murder trial of Phoenix brothers involved in...

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2023/03/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Closing arguments in the trial of two brothers who are accused of murder during the civil unrest in Phoenix have been postponed to next Friday. The Durban High Court has granted legal representatives time to exchange heads of arguments. This means that the legal teams would need time to analyse each others cases. Dylan and Ned Govender are facing one count of murder and three of attempted murder. It is alleged that the brothers killed Mondli Majola. The

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3:50

#PODCAST Kings of Mulberry Street sequel explores a...

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2023/03/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - The sequel to a popular local movie premiered to an exclusive audience in Durban last night. The Kings of Mulberry Street -- Let Love Reign tells the tale of the triumph of good over evil with a lot of dancing inbetween. Salma Patel attended the premiere, and filed this report...

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3:10

#PODCAST - President Ramaphosa has warned that no...

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2023/03/17

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that no violence will be tolerated during the the EFF's planned national shutdown next week. The EFF is demanding that President Ramaphosa step down and an end to loadshedding, while highlighting many other problems facing the country. At a media briefing on Wednesday, EFF leader, Julius Malema assured South Africans that all essential services will be protected and such workers will have access to their work places during the shutdown. Busi Chimombe

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#PODCAST - #SANTACO says taxi services will be...

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2023/03/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Taxi organisation, SANTACO says its services will be operating as normal throughout the country on Monday. This follows a meeting between SANTACO and EFF leadership in which they came to an amicable understanding. The taxi organisation says it has suffered economically through the lockdown, riots and floods and does not feel this is the right time for such a protest. Provincial Office Manager for SANTACO in KwaZulu-Natal, Sifiso Shangase says such a protest

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3:44

#PODCAST SAPS now have better coordination with...

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2023/03/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Police Service says they have better coordination with crime-fighting organisations this time- should there be any eventuality during the EFF's planned ShutDown on Monday. The SAPS has deployed several members across the country as the EFF embarks on a national protest calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to rolling blackouts. EFF Leader Julius Malema also added that they are "ready" for Phoenix, north of

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1:02

#Podcast Newsbreaks fishing/angling report #sabcnews

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2023/03/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Angling expert Sanjay Ramsarup highlights the fishing prospects for this weekend.

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4:19

#PODCAST Phoenix Ubuntu Forum urge residents NOT to...

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2023/03/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Member of the Phoenix Ubuntu Forum - Sharm Maharaj is urging residents to not allow EFF leader Julius Malema to create fear and panic. This follows Malema's remarks that they are "ready" for the residents of Phoenix. Malema made the comments while briefing the media in Johannesburg. The party says the organised national shutdown is to call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to rolling blackouts. Maharaj says residents should remain calm and

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4:57

#PODCAST CPF's on standby to mitigate possible...

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2023/03/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Community policing forums will be working with police and private security to mitigate any form of violence and intimidation that may occur on Mondays EFF National shutdown. The party is calling for the shutdown to protest the rolling blackouts and is demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa resign. The eThekweni Central Cluster CPF Chairperson, Imtiaz Syed has held a meeting with businesses and residents to assure them that there are plans in place to deal with

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