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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 Local physio discusses the reasons behind...

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2022/09/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Pain in the lower back is a common ailment, affecting many South Africans at some point in their lifetime. Children are no exception from experiencing the physical discomfort that accompanies back pain. According to medical experts, the common condition can be chronic and sometimes crippling. Since the lock-down, physiotherapists in South Africa are seeing an increase in cases of back, spinal or neck pain. Physiotherapist, Thillor Naidoo says this could be due

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3:13

#PODCAST The Royal corgis: What impact will the...

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2022/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Apart from strict protocol and a well marked outfit schedule: The Late Queen Elizabeth the second was well known for her love for dogs. In fact, throughout her life - Her Majesty The Queen owned about 30 Corgis. Shortly before her death, there were four dogs in the care of Queen Elizabeth. So loved were they, that they even had their own personal chefs. But what impact will the loss of such a close companion have on these furry friends? Lets's find out

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2:13

#PODCAST CRL Rights Commission criticise SA schools -...

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2022/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities says codes of conduct at school need to be in line with the Constitutional right of religious representation. The Commission was reacting to reports of a Muslim grade 11 learner from KwaZulu-natal who was suspended for refusing to shave his beard. He claimed that this was in line with his Islamic religious beliefs. The learner has since been

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2:54

#PODCAST LATEST: Jagersfontein mine dam burst claims...

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2022/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation the Gift of the Givers have deployed teams to Jagersfontein in the Free State following a mine dam burst which has left at least 3 people dead, 4 missing and dozens injured. The organisation will be transporting aid such as water and food to the affected communities. Some animals have also died after being affected by the contaminated mine water. The main road leading to the town is flooded and cars are unable to drive through. The

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3:15

#PODCAST Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home...

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2022/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has defended the Electoral Amendment Bill- saying it in line with the Constitution. Parliament has until December this year to adopt changes to the Electoral Act- which in effect will allow independent candidates to contest national elections. But 22 civil society organisations says Parliament has adopted a Bill that has only cosmetic changes that does not level the playing field for independents and

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2:24

#PODCAST SANEF say the summons by Jacob Zuma's legal...

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2022/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African National Editors Forum or SANEF believe that the serving of a summons by former President Jacob Zuma's legal team on well known legal journalist, Karyn Maughan is an act of intimidation and an attack on media freedom. Zuma has decided to privately prosecute state advocate Billy Downer - over allegations Downer leaked Zuma's confidential medical records to News24 journalist Maughan. Downer is the lead prosecutor in Zuma's arms-deal corruption

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3:47

#PODCAST The death of Queen Elizabeth II revives...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The death of the queen has revived criticism of British imperialism. Many have taken to social media following the death of the queen, calling out the British colonial empire for having enriched itself through violence, theft and oppression. Political Analyst Lebohang Pheko says former colonies no longer view the British monarch through romanticism and are justified in calling for reparations...

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#PODCAST SA's adult literacy rate of 87% sees us rank...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The child and adult literacy rates in South Africa has seen a steady decline in the past two years. According to data from the World Bank, South Africa has an adult literacy rate of 87% - ranking lower than developing countries such as Mexico and Brazil. Child literacy rates are even lower, with statistics showing around a third of children in the country are illiterate. Dr. Ronel Blom, Academic Dean at Regent Business School says the literacy rate decline in

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4:00

#PODCAST COVID-19 data indicates that local deaths...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A recent report revealed staggering data indicating that COVID-19 associated deaths have left nearly 150-thousand children as orphans in South Africa. It says the number further rises to over 207-thousand when including children who have lost their primary or secondary caregiver, such as a grandparent. The data is part of a modelling from Imperial College London, as part of the Global Reference Group for Children Affected by COVID-19. The United Nations

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2:54

#PODCAST Cool Dad's Foundation to trek over 600km to...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Stepping up for 100 000 school shoes for barefoot learners - The Cool Dad's Foundation is trekking up a storm across South Africa to raise funds. Together with the Hope For Africa Foundation- this troop will leave for Pietermaritzburg, as they cover 645 kilometres on foot. Cool Dad's Foundation's Bongani Luvalo says so far they have raised about three thousand school shoes...

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3:54

#PODCAST UKZN's Professor Teer-Tomaselli reacts to...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - President Cyril Ramaphosa has joined other world leaders in expressing his condolences to His Majesty King Charles III on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More reaction now from South Africa on the passing of the Queen. Professor Emeritus and Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal - Professor Ruth Teer-Tomaselli explains the contributions made by the royal family and how it impacted this country...

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#PODCAST 33 million people affected and over 1,300...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The devastating floods in Pakistan have now affected around 33 million people and caused at least 1,343 deaths. That's according to the National Disaster Management Agency - who fear more disaster with predictions of further monsoons in the coming days and weeks. Pakistani political analyst Mansoor Ahmed brings us the latest from the ground. He spoke earlier to Hoosen Ebrahim...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 09...

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2022/09/09

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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#PODCAST September's change in season offers up the...

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2022/09/09

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - September marks Spring cleaning season, with many households focusing on clearing out the clutter. In the same way, financial advisors say the season also provides an opportune time for one to spring clean their finances. According to Hilda Nsibande - the Business Development Head at FNB Life - a financial spring clean means taking stock of and reviewing one's financial commitments, insurance policies and budgets...

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3:25

#PODCAST Second witness takes the stand in the Senzo...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Issues around contamination of a crime scene and planting of evidence is expected to come to the fore in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial as the second state witness takes to the stand. The defence counsel for accused one to four in the trial has raised concerns about the new witness Sergeant Patrick Mlungisi Mthethwa. Mthethwa took the stand this morning after the first witness, sergeant Thabo Mosia concluded his testimony yesterday. He told the high court in

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3:12

#PODCAST PUTCO employees continue protest action...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Employees from bus company PUTCO are forging ahead with protest action outside the Roseville bus station in Pretoria despite about one-thousand workers having been served with letters of dismissal by the employer. The workers had until close of business yesterday to explain why they should not be fired or face dismissal over the illegal strike since Thursday last week. They are demanding a six percent salary increase and bonuses from 2020. National

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#PODCAST Two men shot and killed during alleged...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two men have been killed in a shooting incident in the Durban CBD this morning. It's believed a robbery was taking place between Mark Lane and Dr Pixley Kaseme Street when a security officer attempted to assist the victim. Both the security officer and the victim were shot and succumbed to the injuries on the scene. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo says the scene is still active and police are investigating the circumstances

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#PODCAST Concerned PMB residents urge the local...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Residents of Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal are calling for the uMsunduzi Municipality to urgently reconnect Raisethorpe Secondary School, as the matric trial examination is underway. The school is among many government buildings that have had their power and water disconnected as part of a massive drive by the city to recoup billions owed to it by non-paying rates customers. Other departments include Home Affairs offices and a police station. The

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3:42

#PODCAST Activists slam a proposed move by the new PM...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Newly-elected British Prime Minister Liz Truss has vowed to urgently address the country's energy crisis. In her maiden address, she vowed to take action this week to deal with energy bills and to secure Britain's future energy supply. Previously, Truss promised to issue a moratorium on the "Green Levy" - which is part of consumer's energy bill that pays for social and green projects. However, environmentalists have slammed the proposed move, saying it

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3:20

#PODCAST Bureau of Market Research mid-year report...

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2022/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Bureau of Market Research's (BMR) mid-year population report has the current South African population figure at 60,6 million people, in line with Stats SA's population estimates. The report looked at population projections by province, district municipality, local municipality and magisterial districts - giving a clearer idea of where the populations concentrations are in the country. Unsurprisingly, Gauteng took the title as most populous province, with a

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