x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Newsbreak

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.

news

All Episodes

4:10

#PODCAST Frustrated Tongaat residents protest after...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo and Taliesha Naidoo - Disgruntled residents of oThongathi, north of Durban have taken to the streets since the early hours of this morning demanding water. The area has been without water for almost two months. Roads in and out of the area were grid-locked this morning, including the Watson Highway and Tongaat Toll on and off-ramps. The area was heavily impacted by the April floods with large-scale damage to aqueducts that supply the area. Reporter, Nonjabulo

en-US

3:08

#PODCAST Travellers appalled by Comairs last-minute...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Hundreds of local and international passengers are expressing their frustrations after Comair suspended its kulula.com and British Airways flights. The airline announced late last night that it had suspended the flights due to funding constraints. The carrier is under business rescue with its practitioners in the process of raising capital. The flights will only resume after capital has been secured. SABC news reporter, Atule Joka has more details.....

en-US

3:16

#PODCAST Mindjoy's school "hackathon" sees learners...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Imagine being able to teach an Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot to do your work for you! A local e-Learning platform has taken the challenge in the form of a 'hackathon' to several schools across the country and the results are phenomenal. The hackathon is a 90-minute competition where students are challenged to code an 'AI bot' to "hack" their homework. In the form of a sponsorship worth R25-thousand, this project aims to expose the learners to the

en-US

3:08

#PODCAST Cash-strapped Durban motorists react to the...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South African motorists have expressed outrage at the massive fuel price increase that came into effect at midnight. The price of 93 octane petrol has increased by R2,43 cents a litre, with 95 going up by R2,33 a litre. Diesel and Wholesale illuminating Paraffin, meanwhile also saw significant increases. Government meanwhile has also extended the temporary reduction in the R1,50 general fuel levy by two months. The Energy Department says it proposed that the

en-US

2:47

#PODCAST KZN Social Development Portfolio Committee...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - The elderly are set to be among the hardest hit by the sharp increase in fuel prices. Member of the Social Development Portfolio Committee in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature - Les Govender - says those relying on old age grants will now have to fork out more for food and travel costs. He says just travelling to hospitals and clinics for medication will become more costly...

en-US

3:13

#PODCAST As colder conditions approach, a local...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Just like us humans, our pets are prone to getting sick in the cold winter months. One of the most common diseases seen in dogs and cats over winter is Osteoarthritis - which is a degenerative condition that usually manifests in the hips and elbows. Experts say pets that are overweight suffer more from this condition - with dogs and cats over the age of seven at risk. Some of the symptoms include difficulty in getting up from a lying position and slowed walking

en-US

2:41

#PODCAST People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - National Convenor of the lobby group - People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increase (PAPPI) - Visvin Reddy - is calling on government to use its position in the BRICS block to acquire brent crude directly from Russia. Russia is the third largest producer of brent crude oil, following the United States and Saudi Arabia. Reddy explains...

en-US

3:47

#PODCAST Waterless Tongaat residents protest once...

Newsbreak ·

2022/06/01

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Residents of oThongati north of Durban say they are now at risk of water-borne diseases, after being left with dry taps for more than 50-days. The area was heavily impacted by the April floods, which saw large-scale damage to aqueducts that supply the area. Further damages were reported after the second heavy rains two weeks ago. Desperate residents are now planning to take their demands to the street this morning, following a protest on Monday

en-US

5:35

#PODCAST The eThekwini Municipality respond after...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/31

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - Residents of oThongati, north of Durban, are demanding answers after parts of the area have been left without water for over 50 days. The area was heavily impacted by the April floods, which saw large-scale damage to aqueducts that supply the area. Angry residents took their concerns to the street yesterday, protesting against the delays in water restoration. The protestors accused government of ignoring their plight. Resident Suresh Ramsahai, describes

en-US

3:14

#PODCAST We hear from the minds behind the...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/31

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Its a well-known fact that environmental factors, diet, medication and age are just a few factors that affect the quality of the skin. But, what about using probiotics or live cultures to restore good skin health? That's the innovation behind a local skincare regimen. The concept store works on the premise that since the skin is a live human ecosystem - just like the gut - then probiotics can also be used to treat the skin. Raquel van Niekerk is the

en-US

4:21

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Motorists dread the final...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/31

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka - South Africans are on tenterhooks for the final announcement of the fuel price increase for June. The new petrol price is expected to take effect at midnight on Tuesday. However a final price has yet to be released by authorities. It is estimated that there will be an increase of at least three rand per litre of petrol. It is still unclear if government will extend the one rand fifty cents petrol levy exemption, put in place to ease the sky rocketing

en-US

3:23

#PODCAST Umgeni Water says all water produced by the...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Umgeni Water says the interruption of water supply in some areas over the last few days in the Central and Inner West regions of eThekwini was as a result of high-turbidity water. High-turbidity refers to particles that are suspended or dissolved in water which makes it appear cloudy or murky. The bulk water supplier has however said the water is safe to drink and that full supply will be restored in the coming days. Some of the areas affected were Chatsworth,

en-US

3:20

#PODCAST New anti-smoking bill looks to amend South...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/31

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As today marks World No Tobacco Day - data by the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), shows more than 7 million people die globally from air pollution every year, including 1.7 million children. The WHO also estimate that more than 6 million people die annually from tobacco related illnesses. In South Africa alone, more than 25-thousand people die from tobacco-related illnesses annually. In an effort to reduce tobacco use in the

en-US

3:15

#PODCAST SAB partner with government to provide food...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Breweries (SAB) has partnered with government to provide relief to flood victims in the eThekweni Municipality. The brewery, together with the Department of Social Development, handed hundreds of food hampers and dignity packs to displaced families south of Durban. The organisation is further providing support to the eThekwini municipality to ensure the region's water supply is up and running. SAB Senior Media Relations Manager, Kanyisa

en-US

3:29

#PODCAST REACTION: Russia's Minister of Industry...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With early predictions showing a R3 increase per litre of petrol from midnight tomorrow, Russia's Minister of Industry has called on BRICS member countries to establish joint oil refineries with Russia. This would mean that the price of fuel would decrease significantly, but it would also impact on relations with the United States. Currently the US pushing to pass the "Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act" - meant to curtail Russian economic

en-US

3:09

#PODCAST Insurance risk company "Indwe" say the key...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - If the recent events in KwaZulu-Natal have taught us anything - it would be to save for a rainy day. However, with an already high cost of living, saving for an emergency seems near impossible for many South Africans. Financial experts say the key is to start small and start today. Danie van Niekerk - Executive Head for financial services at risk and insurance group - Indwe - explains how consumers can create financial safety nets for themselves...

en-US

2:24

#PODCAST This UKZN graduate hopes his research on...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A University of KwaZulu-Natal graduate hopes to use his research on Moringa oleifera to help poor households and subsistence farmers achieve greater food security. Dr Bonga Ngcobo recently graduated with a PhD in Horticultural Science. Ngcobo has done extensive research on using Moringa or the "drumstick tree" as it's often referred to - a versatile plant native to northern India, as a treatment to enhance the quality and yield of nightshade crops. He explains

en-US

3:32

#PODCAST Cash-strapped motorists brace for a record...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Cash strapped motorists are in for a record high fuel price hike this week. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows an increase of between R2.27 and R2.36 per litre for petrol from Wednesday. Governments fuel tax relief of R1.50 per litre is expected to also be brought back, adding to the already steep increase. This is expected to push the petrol price past the R25 per litre mark. Spokesperson for the Automobile Association (AA), Layton Beard explains...

en-US

3:00

#PODCAST Environmental advocacy group "Green...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/30

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Environmental advocacy group "The Green Connection" has launched a new campaign aimed at lobbying government to halt any further investment in fossil fuels. The group say the continued use of fossil could cause irreplaceable damage to the atmosphere and ecosystems existent in South Africa. Dubbed "Who Stole Our Oceans" - the public awareness campaign targets companies adamant to undertake offshore oil and gas exploration in local waters. Strategic Lead at The

en-US

53:06

#PODCAST Newsbreak investigates the trigger behind...

Newsbreak ·

2022/05/29

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal has become a breeding ground for drive-by shootings. According to security companies, drive-by shootings have become more prevalent across Durban. It is said that in areas like Wentworth and Chatsworth, these shootings are linked to the growing drug trade, while the dominant issue in areas north of the city appear to be taxi related. Residents are calling for urgent intervention to curb these incidents. They fear that innocent people will be

en-US

20,238 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci