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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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1:51

#PODCAST Mop-up operations underway as storm wreaks...

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2024/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Some of the homes which were damaged by storm winds late yesterday at oThongathi north of Durban, were also looted. Residents say the storm - described as a tornado - struck just after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, followed by a hailstorm. Quraishneem Hoosen says she went to the aid of four family members who live in the Jan Ross complex after the storm struck. She says after taking her injured relatives to sleep at her home, they found the damaged duplex

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2:49

#PODCAST Seven killed and hundreds displaced after a...

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2024/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Seven people have been killed and hundreds of others injured or displaced after a tornado ripped through large parts of Tongaat, north of Durban. Relief and rescue efforts are currently underway, with some roads still blocked by debris. A nearby school was also badly affected by the storm. Tongaat Community leader, Jeeva Pillay, says local residents are also helping with relief efforts...

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3:55

#PODCAST Local businessman Ravi Naidoo discusses...

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2024/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Local businessman Ravi Naidoo has scooped top prize at the recently held Africa's Travel Indaba at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban. His passion for health and wellness tourism has inspired him to innovate a product dubbed the "PmP on-the-go protection kit". This is essentially a hygiene pack available when boarding public transport, through a partnership with SANTACO. It ensures taxi drivers and commuters are germ-free, protecting the

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2:19

#PODCAST 39-year-old woman killed in a structural...

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2024/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - 39-year-old Rennisha Gounden from Tongaat, north of Durban has died following a suspected tornado which wreaked havoc across the region yesterday afternoon. Reports from the scene indicate structural damage to her home. Several homes and schools were ravaged when the powerful storm left a trail of destruction across the KwaZulu-Natal province. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reported suggests that several people were injured, thousands displaced with at least five dead

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2:57

#PODCAST New blood testing by UK researchers could...

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2024/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - UK-based researchers say an ultra-sensitive new blood test can predict if breast cancer will return - years before the disease shows up on scans. They found that the test picks up traces of a tumor's DNA before a full relapse and was found to be 100% accurate at predicting which patients would see their cancer return. It's hoped that the test can allow treatment to start earlier and improve survival rates. In this week's Medical Monitor, we find out more about

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4:28

#PODCAST Thanasagren Moodley emerges as best...

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2024/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - KwaZulu-Natal's only independent candidate who contested the Provincial Election says it was always his intention to place his community on the map. Thanasagren Rubbanathan Moodley secured an impressive 12-thousand-323 votes in the Provincial Legislature- more votes than the likes of some well-established parties. Moodley finds himself in seventh position on the KwaZulu-natal leaderboard. Sadly, the number of votes may not guarantee Moodley a seat in the

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1:26

#PODCAST Newsbreak Sardine Update with Adam Kamdar -...

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2024/05/28

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The annual sardine run is on our doorstep - with the silvery fish expected to brace the shores of Durban between now and next month. This as 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 and KwaZulu-Natal in what is commonly known as the annual Sardine Run. Visible even by satellite, these famous sardines travel in shoals

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3:33

#PODCAST Afrobarometer poll finds that one third of...

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2024/05/28

With one day to go before South Africans cast their votes - one third of all registered voters are undecided on who to vote for. This emerged from a recent poll conducted by the survey group - Afrobarometer. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo spoke to Dr. Sithembile Mbete, lecturer in the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria, about the impact these voters could make in changing the political landscape of the country...

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3:32

#PODCAST Predictions: What does the CSIR's election...

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2024/05/28

Will the ANC tank below 50 %? Will the MK Party eat into the gains made by the IFP? Everybody has their own predictions for tomorrows General Elections. But the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has an election results model that has been predicting the outcome with a 2% margin of error since 1999. The model uses election data from the previous poll alongside a public sentiment gauge. Yet with electoral changes like an additional ballot and independent candidates running for

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2:59

#PODCAST SAMA is urging the electorate to practice...

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2024/05/28

By Newsbreak Producer The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is urging the electorate to practice social distancing, wear a mask and sanitize when going to cast their ballot tomorrow. This as the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says South Africa is currently experiencing the annual influenza (flu) season, with a number of flu strains in circulation. With millions of people expected to turn out in the numbers at polling stations nationwide, the risk of viruses spreading is

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2:55

#PODCAST Papua New Guinea grapples with a devastating...

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2024/05/28

To international matters... Desperate villagers are digging through rocks and mud to find survivors and retrieve bodies - as Papua New Guinea grapples with a landslide that the UN fears buried at least 670 people. Reports found that the collapse early Friday morning during heavy rain wiped out a bustling village in Enga province, with the damage extending for close to a kilometre. I found out more about this devastating incident in this report...

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6:05

#PODCAST A Long Walk to Democracy: We speak to an...

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2024/05/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In this week's edition of A Long Walk to Democracy: We take you to the plush suburbs of Musgrave and Berea in Durban. This area has been synonymous for its lush green grass and tall trees together with up market and exclusive properties. However, this scenery and reputation has been marred by the lack of maintenance from the government authorities. Ageing infrastructure leading to burst pipes and underground leaks have become the norm in the area, with some

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#PODCAST Shift from 2 to 3 ballot papers: What sort...

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2024/05/27

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel - The shift from two ballot papers to now three in the elections could play a pivotal role in the needs of the electorate being met. That's according to political analysts, Dr Lubna Nadvi and Sphamandla Brian Mhlongo. As Election Day draws near, voters will have the opportunity to use the three ballot papers, including the National compensatory ballot, the national regional ballot and provincial legislature ballot. Nadvi and Mhlongo say

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2:33

#PODCAST National Child Protection Week: Childline...

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2024/05/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - 30 years into democracy much has been done to protect children and their rights, but there is still a large task ahead. That's according to Director of Childline KwaZulu-Natal, Adeshini Naicker. She was speaking to Newsbreak ahead of National Child Protection Week which will run from May 29th until June 5th. National Child Protection Week is commemorated in the country annually to raise awareness on the rights of children as articulated in the Constitution of

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1:34

#PODCAST National Child Protection Week: Child...

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2024/05/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Ahead of National Child Protection Week two Child Ambassadors for Childline KZN shared their opinions on what makes them feel safe in society...

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#PODCAST A Long Walk to Democracy: A retrospect of...

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2024/05/27

By the Newsbreak team - Water restrictions, stuggling to make ends meet, prostitution, drugs, loadshedding, homelessness, sewage issues, electricity tariff hikes and crime - these are just some of the harsh realities many South Africans face. In the build-up to elections the Newsbreak team took to the streets of Durban weekly, conducting an exclusive feature called "A Long Walk to Democracy" - to find how real issues on the ground may influence and shape the electorates decision-making process as

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1:28

#PODCAST Durban Metro Police says all routes affected...

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2024/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Metro police in Durban say all major roads which were blockaded as part of a taxi strike this morning has been cleared. Traffic came to a standstill along the N3 on both the south and north bound at Westville this morning. The N2 highway between Hibberdene and Port Shepstone was also affected after it was blocked. Durban Metro Police spokesperson, Colonel Boysie Zungu alleges that the protest is affiliated to the Long-Distance Taxi Association...

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3:16

#PODCAST Hair loss continues to impact both genders -...

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2024/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Hair loss amongst both genders has become increasingly more severe with over 67% of men and around 60% of women suffering from the condition. Experts say modern day stress is wreaking havoc on more than just peace of mind, with more people losing confidence over this increased level of hair loss. Hair loss can be brought on by a variety of factors, including genetics, hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders. Poor diets, mounting levels of work pressure and

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2:07

#PODCAST DISCUSSION: JSC backing of Mandisa Maya "no...

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2024/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) are set to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa that Deputy Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya is suitable for appointment as Chief Justice. The President earlier this year nominated Maya for the position. She was the sole candidate interviewed by the Commission in a sitting this week. The incumbent, Chief Justice Raymond Zondo is set to retire in August. Freedom Under Law Research Consultant, Chris Oxtoby says the JSC backing comes

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 24 May 2024...

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2024/05/24

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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