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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 Animal health and awareness groups join...

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2022/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Earlier this month the Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health organisation, together with rabies awareness group "Khula Outreach" joined forces to make a difference in the lives of pets in KwaZulu-Natal's Inanda Valley. Located in the outer west of Durban, Inanda Valley is a rural community, where access to primary animal health care is extremely limited. In light of this, these organisations partnered with veterinarians, vet nurses and students from all over the

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3:54

#PODCAST Gun Free SA call for the laws and policies...

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2022/07/11

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Tashan Naidoo - Non-governmental organisation - Gun Free South Africa are calling for laws and policies governing firearm access to be strengthened. According to its Director, Adele Kirsten - 23 people are killed with guns on a daily basis in the country. Kirsten says fraud and corruption in licensing of firearms, the cross-boarder trade and civilian lost or stolen weapons are the major contributing factors to what she calls an 'epidemic' in the country. She says the draft

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2:04

#PODCAST Hive of activity as sardines are netted on...

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2022/07/08

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Get your yellow dhall and mango pickle ready - sardines are still being netted along the coast! There was a flurry of activity at the beach where sardines were netted on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast this morning. The small, silvery delicacies are said to be moving up the coast closer to Durban. Shoals of sardines always bring about excitement as both the young and old enjoy netting the delicacies and frying them. There was a concern last month when the

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5:02

#PODCAST A year on from the July unrest, many South...

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2022/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A year later and the July unrest still lingers in the minds of South Africans - as one of their most painful experiences. The violent widespread looting and destruction that swept through KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, began soon after the imprisonment of former president Jacob Zuma, for contempt of court...

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#PODCAST In an age where drinking is regarded as...

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2022/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Underage drinking in South Africa is becoming a serious concern as many establishments choose making money over obeying and obtaining licences to operate. That's according to Durban based recovered alcoholic and social abuse activist - Pravesh. Granting Newsbreak permission to use his first name only, he reacted to President Ramaphosa reiterating that children and teenagers are not permitted to enter drinking establishments such as bars. The president made the

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3:45

#PODCAST The Merewest Community Foundation will meet...

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2022/07/08

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The Merewest Community Foundation will be meeting today to finalise their community evacuation plan. The evacuation plan focuses on residents in the Navy and China Town areas of Merebank, south of Durban. According to the Foundation, an evacuation plan for Merebank has not been forthcoming from the eThekwini Municipality, despite the area being flanked by large chemical industries, a canal and the ocean. According to the organisation's chairperson,

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1:06

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 08 July 2022

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2022/07/08

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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5:39

#PODCAST Exactly a year ago, 10 days of unrest,...

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2022/07/07

A year ago former President Jacob Zuma went to jail for contempt of court. The Constitutional Court sentenced him to 15 months imprisonment for failing to appear before the Zondo Commission into state capture after being subpoenaed. Zuma became the first former South African head of state to be imprisoned. Ten days of widespread unrest, looting and violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng followed in July last year. More than 350 people died during the unrest, which caused billions of rands of damage

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3:20

#PODCAST SA Meat Processors Association raise...

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2022/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Meat Processors Association (SAMPA) have supported recent concerns raised in respect to the correct labelling of meat analogues - which are plant-based foods made to approximate or resemble the characteristics of meat. The association argue that the products in question - many of which are imports - are misleading and can confuse consumers. In an attempt to address these problems, the Department of Agriculture recently issued a directive that

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2:57

#PODCAST This #MandelaMonth, a Durban fund-raising...

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2022/07/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In commemoration of Mandela Month this July, selfless Durbanites are on a quest to help Non-Profit Organisations that are struggling to stay afloat. A fund raising campaign has begun to secure much needed equipment and day to day operational needs for two organisations that have been working for the community for decades. The 'Open Door Crisis Centre' which lobbies for advocacy and prevention of secondary abuse on a daily basis and 'Sheperds Keep' - a home for

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2:59

#PODCAST Father and son arrested for the human...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two men have been arrested in connection with the human trafficking of 39 people, including nine children in Mpumalanga. The men - a 60-year-old father and his 23-year-old son were arrested on Sunday and appeared in the Belfast Magistrate's Court on Monday. They were remanded in custody for a formal bail application on July the 11th. The suspects arrest bring the number of accused to four after two other suspects were arrested last month when police busted

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#PODCAST DA submits Fuel Price Deregulation Bill to...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance has submitted its Fuel Price Deregulation Bill to Parliament that could see fuel becoming more affordable. Today's fuel price hike saw a R2.37 per litre increase in the price of petrol, diesel increased by R2.30 per litre - and the price of illuminating paraffin increased by R1.66 per litre. DA Shadow Minister of Energy, Kevin Mileham explains what the bill could mean for the ordinary motorist....

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#PODCAST Environmental rehab project reintroduces...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Yellowfish is being re-introduced into the Baynespruit River in Pietermaritzburg. The re-introduction is part of an ongoing environmental rehabilitation project being led by oil producer, the Willowton Group. The initiative comes after one of the group's tanks collapsed, causing a massive 1.6 million litre oil and acid spill into the river in 2019. The spill affected over 80 kilometers of the river, killing tons of fish and other aquatic

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#PODCAST Mobile app "YouDeh" enables anyone to...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world adjusts to a more digital future, a local tech expert and app developer has created a new application to help people connect professionally around the globe. The video conferencing app known as "YouDeh" allows the corporate world - including celebrity figures - to connect through a paid-for private meeting request. Users are guaranteed their privacy, as the virtual meetings does not require an email address or contact number. In this week's Techno

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#PODCAST SADAG note an increase in callers...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The rising cost of fuel and food is having an impact on the mental health of South Africans. The South African Anxiety and Depression Group (SADAG), says they have noted an increase in callers experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression, due to financial woes. The group says they anticipate a surge in callers on their helpline following the latest fuel price hike that came into effect today (Wednesday 6 June). Genevieve Lanka reports...

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#PODCAST "Food and Trees for Africa" warn that July's...

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2022/07/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation "Food and Trees for Africa" says these fuel price hikes could exacerbate food insecurity in South Africa. Today's fuel price hike saw a R2.37 per litre increase in the price of petrol, diesel increased by R2.30 per litre - and the price of illuminating paraffin increased by R1.66 per litre. According to Stats SA, 23.6% of South Africans experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2020, while 14.9% experienced severe food

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#PODCAST Bayview resident arrested for allegedly...

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2022/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police in KwaZulu-Natal are appealing to residents to refrain from acts of vigilantism, and to rather call police once a suspect is apprehended. This after a man was arrested for murder in Chatsworth, south of Durban, after he allegedly beat an intruder to death. According to police, the incident occurred in the Bayview area yesterday. Police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says the man is due to appear in court shortly...

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#PODCAST Preparations underway for the mass funeral...

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2022/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Preparations are under way for the funeral of 21 young people that died at Enyobeni tavern at Scenery Park in East London in the Eastern Cape. Engineers are on site erecting a marquee that will host mourners during the funeral service scheduled for tomorrow. President Cyril Ramaposa is expected to attend the funeral. The young people died more than a week ago. Police are yet to release the results of the forensic tests conducted to determine the cause of

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2:58

#PODCAST South Africans rush to the pumps ahead of...

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2022/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - South African households will be hit by higher petrol prices from Wednesday. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a 2-rand-37-cents per litre increase in the price of petrol, while diesel is set to increase by 2-rand-30-cents per litre, and the price of illuminating paraffin will increase by 1-rand-66-cents per litre. News of the rising fuel price comes as government's 75-cents reduction in the fuel levy - to relief struggling consumers

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3:34

#PODCAST Independent Community Pharmacy Association...

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2022/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ISPA) says the Post Office isn't an appropriate place for anyone to receive medication. This was the response to a government notice issued last month that says clinic patients can choose to collect their chronic medication at their nearest Post Office. But concern has been raised about the skills needed in order to dispense medication. ICPA's chief executive Jackie Maimin...

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