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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 Active Citizens Movement say it will be a...

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2021/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Executive member of the Active Citizens Movement (ACM) - Aslam Mayat says it would be a travesty to South Africa's democracy and it's people if the trial against Zuma continues to be delayed. Mayat believes that if Zuma is found guilty, it would send a very strong message to those in the public and private sector, that corrupt activities will eventually be exposed...

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#PODCAST PhD candidate Dr. Maqsooda Mahomed tell us...

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2021/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Choosing to explore a different project in order to advance her research and innovation skill, PhD candidate - Dr. Maqsooda Mahomed, does not take her studies lightly. This is shown by her choice to delve into the scarce yet fascinating field of weather study, focusing on lightning for her PhD in Agro-meteorology. In this week's TechnoTouch, we speak to Dr. Mahomed about her research contribution towards the first-ever community-based early warning system for

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1:49

#PODCAST "Hands off Msholozi Solidarity and Support...

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2021/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The "Hands off Msholozi Solidarity and Support Group" gathered yesterday for a night vigil in a show of support for the under-fire former President Jacob Zuma. Hoosen Ebrahim found out what transpired, he spoke to reporter Vusi Makhosini earlier this morning...

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2:18

#PODCAST Cullinan CPF warn motorists of a criminal...

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2021/05/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Motorists in Gauteng have been urged to practice extreme caution when travelling along high risk routes in the city of gold. This after criminals have been found using a tactic to halt vehicles with "road spikes" before robbing people travelling on key routes. Hotspot areas include the N4 Mpumalanga to Pretoria, the N4 Pretoria to Mpumalanga, the N1 Polokwane road and the N4 Mpumalanga interchange in Pretoria. Cullinan CPF chairperson - Karen Yssel explains the

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2:10

#PODCAST Court orders that former Zimbabwean...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A traditional court in Zimbabwe has ordered former First Lady Grace Mugabe to exhume the remains of her late husband - the controversial former President Robert Mugabe. The court has instructed that the late statesmen be reburied at "Heroes Acre" in Harare. The decision comes after a traditional chief received a complaint from a Mugabe clan member, over the manner of his burial. Back in 2018, Grace Mugabe was found guilty of going against customs and traditions

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2:34

#PODCAST Outcry over proposed bill to remove...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The SA Gun Association believes that if the Draft Firearms Control Amendment Bill is passed into legislation - citizens will opt to rather get their hands on unlicensed firearms. This as the bill aims to remove self-defense as a reason for applying for a firearm, which has caused an outcry from interested groups. The draft was made public last week and comments can be made until the end of July. President of the Association Adv. John Welch believes that not

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2:37

#PODCAST Jacob Zuma back in court on fraud,...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer's Shanell Daniel and Tashlan Naidoo - The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) believe that former President Jacob Zuma could be looking to be acquitted of charges through his special plea seeking the recusal of lead state prosecutor, Advocate Billy Downer. Zuma and French arms company Thales will be back in the Pietermaritzurg High Court tomorrow on fraud, corruption, racketeering and money laundering charges. This in relation to the 1999

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2:53

#PODCAST Marking Africa Day - concerned citizens call...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Marking Africa Day with purpose and passion. Hundreds of concerned citizens have are at the Durban beachfront calling for an end to environmental injustice, xenophobia and gender inequality. The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) organised the event calling for unity amid a global pandemic. Africa Day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the Organisation of African Unity - OAU now the African Union from its creation on

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3:40

#PODCAST SA's favourite family back on the small...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - In exactly 10 days time, some of country's favourite families will be back on the small screen, with a third instalment of the hit movie series, this time entitled "Trippin' with the Kandasamys". The antics of the Kandasamys and the Naidoo families have won the hearts of audiences worldwide first with the relationship between the neighbours Jodie and Preshen - which the mothers tried to break up and in the second movie with the big wedding. This latest

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1:17

#PODCAST: Hawks nab a former G4S employee who stole...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team have arrested a former G4S employee for theft after he stole R2.4-million from their Cash Solutions depot in Westville, west of Durban. According to the Acting Spokesperson for Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Katlego Mogale, the now retired employee allegedly built a house with the stolen cash - which forms part of the investigation...

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#PODCAST Chatsworth residents urged to make use of...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents from Chatsworth south of Durban and surrounding areas are being encouraged to visit the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. The R.K.Khan hospital is using the centre as part of their vaccine drive for extra capacity from 8am on weekdays. In this week's Medical Monitor we speak to Programme coordinator at the Centre - Clive Pillay - who says its best to arrive early to avoid disappointment...

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#PODCAST Wits Professor Guy Richards shares his views...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "There is no way that the current vaccination rollout can influence the emergence of a third COVID-19 wave in the country". This is the view of Emeritus Professor at Wits University - Guy Richards. Even though the number of positive cases have been fluctuating in the lower thousands over the past week, Richards says its imperative that the third wave is identified at the right time. There are calls for harsher restrictions from civil society regarding alcohol

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3:01

#PODCAST Daughter of late activist Omi Nair pays...

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2021/05/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Loving, generous and an ever-present mother, those are some of the words used to describe late community activist, Omi Nair. Her daughter Derisha Newton, was paying tribute to Omi, who passed away yesterday due to COVID-19 complications at the age of 63. She had been actively involved in the south Durban basin for over thirty years where she played a critical role in speaking out against crime, land grabs and a lack of service delivery. During the COVID-19

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3:35

#PODCAST Crowd control proves difficult as elderly...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Parliament's Health Portfolio Committee Chairperson Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo says a door-to-door vaccination campaign will be a logistical nightmare for the department. This as many elderly citizens fear going to a vaccination site or do not have the means to get to one. There have been more than 167- thousand people vaccinated under phase 2 of the rollout using the Pfizer 2 dose jab. Dr Dhlomo has also expressed concern about the over crowding at some sites,

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#PODCAST A giant has fallen - Chatsworth community...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The funeral service of the late community activist Omi Nair will be held at her residence at Crossmoor in Chatsworth south of Durban on Wednesday. More affectionately known as Aunty Omi - she passed away during the early hours of this morning after a long battle with covid19 at the age of 63. She had been actively involved in the south Durban basin for over thirty years, working tirelessly to bring about change in the environmental, social, educational, civic

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2:57

#PODCAST Durban socialite Logie Naidoo warns against...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Former Speaker in the eThekwini Municipality and prominent Durbanite - Logie Naidoo is urging communities AND families to prioritise the elderly during the vaccination rollout in the country. Naidoo received his vaccine at the Moses Mabhida Stadium last week. The 64-year-old made it a family vaccination experience by taking his 89-year-old mother along for her jab. He is urging citizens to fight against the "daily doses of fake news that is being administered

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#PODCAST South African Medical Association (SAMA)...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has warned the elderly against over crowding at vaccine sites around the country. The association has witnessed what they describe as a lack of COVID-19 protocols at medical facilities, where the elderly seem to have a false perception of the vaccine. This comes as the country prepares for a third wave of infections with thousands of new cases being reported daily. SAMA Chairperson - Dr Angelique Coetzee explains the

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3:13

#PODCAST Despite a ceasefire firmly in place,...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Activism against the plight of Palestine civilians has continued in earnest across South Africa this weekend. This is despite the ceasefire that was brokered between Israel and Hamas early on Friday. About 250 people - including 66 children have been killed in Gaza in the 11 day onslaught. But with hostilities halted, concern has been raised about the direction the Middle East conversation will now take. Afro Middle East Centre's Naeem Jinnah says that

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2:54

#PODCAST The family of Shaheed Abbas Essop are still...

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2021/05/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Family and friends of Shaheed Abbas Essop are calling for justice, three years after he was killed during an alleged terrorist attack at the Imam Hussain Mosque in Ottawa, north of Durban. Essop - a 34-year-old mechanic - was killed when three knife-wielding men stormed the mosque and slit his throat on May 10th in 2018. Two others were injured during the attack. Twelve suspects were arrested, but the case was struck of the court roll. This after magistrate

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#PODCAST #Israel #Hamas #ceasefire is not a long term...

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2021/05/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The battle has ended, but the war is ongoing. That's the sentiment coming through from various quarters following the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. The truce came into effect in the early hours of the morning- Egypt President Abdel Al-Sisi also played a role in brokering the deal. Hostilities had continued in Gaza for about 11 days- leaving almost two hundred and fifty people dead. Political analyst Dr. Sikwani Ncube explains the risk that

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