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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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3:44

#PODCAST Refugee Social Services say attacks against...

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2022/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A Durban-based refugee organisation say they are deeply disturbed by the recent threats and attacks against foreign nationals in the country. Refugee Social Services is an non-profit organisation that provides social services primarily for refugees and asylum seekers in KwaZulu-Natal. Yesterday - Elvis Nyathi - a Zimbabwean national was killed, allegedly by a mob in Diepsloot, north-west of Johannesburg. Director for Refugee Social Services - Yasmin Rajah says

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#PODCAST Sivananda Foundation partner with the...

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2022/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Mattthew Veeran - Durban Yoga enthusiasts can expect a day filled with spirituality, colour and vibrancy as Mitchell Park hosts the launch of various Yoga programmes, organised by the Sivananda World Peace Foundation. This Saturday, the foundation in partnership with the National Department of Health urges all able bodies to attend the event, which aims at promoting health and wellness. The event will also act as a precursor to International Day of Yoga, held annually on the

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2:55

#PODCAST Owners of hijacked properties in Gauteng...

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2022/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Owners of properties that have been taken over by vagrants or the homeless in Johannesburg have been urged to make use of a specialised Group Forensic and Investigation Service. Its reported that over a 1,000 buildings have been hijacked around Gauteng alone with the number growing as people scramble for accommodation when relocating to urban areas. Over 50 buildings have been returned to their lawful owners in the last five years in the city. Spokesperson

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1:08

#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 08 April 2022

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2022/04/08

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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3:50

#PODCAST Childline KZN react to a viral video of a...

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2022/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Childline in KwaZulu-Natal has appealed to parents to carefully screen potential nannies before employing them. This after a video has gone viral showing a domestic worker rocking an infant and tapping her face with her bare feet, while the child lay on the floor. She then proceeded to stick her toe in the child's mouth when the child cried. The video has been shared across social media, with many labelling the act as cruel and abusive. Acting Director,

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3:19

#PODCAST The Dingalings comedy group make Sibaya...

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2022/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Get ready to laugh your socks off with local comedy group the Dingalings at their newfound home - the Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, north of Durban. The comedic trio of Koobeshen Naidoo, Henry Ramkissoon and Yugan Naidoo recently won a public tender and will now manage two theatres at the prestigious venue. The group from KwaZulu-Natal are a household name with several theatre productions, broadcasts and big screen appearances under their belt

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3:43

#PODCAST The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA preview...

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2022/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Today marks World Health Day, an occasion where healthcare is championed as a way of improving the lives of citizens the world over. Held under the auspices of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), the theme this year revolves around the relationship between our health and the environment. The WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes - and this includes climate change. The

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2:24

#PODCAST A month-long series of multi-disciplinary...

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2022/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - An intensive month-long series of multi-disciplinary operations in KwaZulu-Natal has led to the arrests of over 9,000 suspects on various charges - including rape, murder and drug-related crimes. According to police, operations were conducted in all 11 districts, with special operations undertaken in targeted areas that had specific crime threats. During the operations, police also seized large quantities of drugs such heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, crystal meth,

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#PODCAST Following the court appearance of an...

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2022/04/07

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has cautioned against the creation and dissemination of messages that incite public violence. This after the leader of the Durban branch of the civil movement - Operation Dudula - appeared in court on charges of incitement to public violence and the contravention of the Cyber Crimes Act. It's alleged that 36-year old Philani (Mpilo) Gumede created and forwarded a voice note to members of Operation Dudula, saying people

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3:26

#PODCAST The #TechnoTouch finds out more about the...

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2022/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - QR codes have become a popular means of payment and online brand engagements - particularly post pandemic. A QR code, which stands for quick response, is a two-dimensional bar code that is readable via smart devices. It is often used as a payment method and can store website URL's, plain text, phone numbers or email addresses. But, concerns have been raised about the safety of QR code payments. In this week's Techno Touch, we speak to Brett White, CEO of

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#PODCAST Journalist Glynis Horning among the guest...

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2022/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This weekend, the Durban Girls' Secondary School in Greyville plays host to a Mental Health Awareness Campaign, aimed at increasing awareness and removing the stigma that surrounds such issues. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) - 1 in 3 South Africans will experience a Mental Health issue at some point in their lifetime. Saturday's event is organised by the school's own Kantha Enoch, who's son lost his battle with depression at

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#PODCAST Commission for Gender Equality welcome the...

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2022/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A 17-year-old boy, believed to be the youngest recorded serial rapist in South African history, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. The hefty sentence was handed down to the boy last week at the Gauteng Regional Court sitting in Palm Ridge. In 2020, the teenager raped three boys, aged between eight and 10-years-old, on three different occasions around Katlehong in Gauteng. He was 15-years-old at the time. Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso

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#PODCAST The search continues for two girls who were...

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2022/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The search for two girls, who were swept away in a river at Bulwer in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, is still underway. It is believed that the girls - aged 10 and 15 - were attempting to cross the Indluzela River on Saturday when they got into difficulty and were swept away. The girls were returning home from a traditional ceremony. KZN police spokesperson, Lieutenant-Colonel Nqobile Gwala says police divers continue to comb the river, but the girls bodies have not

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3:32

#PODCAST From losing her job to launching her very...

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2022/04/06

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - From losing a job due to the COVID-19 restrictions, to launching her own restaurant... Chef Mmabatho Molefe proves that determination is certainly a recipe for success. Molefe's fine-dining restaurant - called Emazulwini - has scooped the African Restaurant of the Year Award at the 4th annual Luxe Restaurant Awards, recently held in Johannesburg. The eatery opened its doors 18 months ago, and serves modern Zulu-inspired cuisine. The restaurant has just

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#PODCAST Struggle stalwarts weigh in on the end of...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Freedom fighters and stalwarts have also weighed in on President Ramaphosa's decision to end the national state of disaster. Newsbreak spoke to anti apartheid struggle heros, talking about the need to ensure protocols to curb the spread of the virus is still followed diligently....

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#PODCAST Caring Healthcare Workers Coalition call...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The Caring Healthcare Workers Coalition (CHC) founder Dr. Naseeba Kathrada says the only two measures that should remain in place are the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant and the COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme. Dr. Kathrada says the remaining regulations around mask wearing and gatherings are nonsensical...

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#PODCAST National State of Disaster ends, but the...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Health activist and president of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa - Dr Kgosi Letlape - has cautioned South Africans about letting their guard down, as the risks posed by the covid-19 virus has not diminished. Letlape's comments follow the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to end the national state of disaster. The president made the announcement last night, outlining that some of the restrictions will remain in place for the next 30 days,

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#PODCAST The #GAMEPLAN previews this week's Uefa...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the weekend producing some entertaining league encounters all around Europe, the focus will today shift to the returning UEFA Champions League. Now in it's quarterfinal stage, eight of the continents top teams remain, all vying to be crowned Kings of Europe. Two English teams are in action tonight. Man City host Atletico madrid in Manchester, while Liverpool travel to Benfica. Meanwhile, tomorrow night will see Bayern take on Villareal in Spain and Real

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#PODCAST As the war wages on, the UN Human Rights...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The war ravaging through Ukraine has thus far resulted in over 1,400 deaths, more than 3,400 civilian casualties and over 2.5 million children being displaced. That's according to the United Nations Human Rights office, who say that dozens of churches, historical sites and museums have been damaged by the ongoing violence. Around 4-million people have meanwhile fled over the border from Ukraine into European Union country's. Newsbreak spoke to UNICEF

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#PODCAST Proudly South African "Copper Fresh" create...

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2022/04/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Imagine having a mask that is capable of self-sanitising and killing the SARS-Cov-2 virus just minutes after contact. A South African company has made that possible. Copper Fresh has created smart masks that uses innovative technology to actively de-activate the coronavirus along with other viruses and bacteria. The mask contains copper oxide - a compound from the two elements, copper and oxygen - in its material fibres that act as a natural anti-viral. The

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