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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 #RejectHate campaign aims to combat hate...

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2021/05/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - An international non-governmental organisation aims to combat hate speech against religions worldwide. The #RejectHate campaign by Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) - Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa calls for social media platforms to remove all hate speech targeting all religious groups. Executive Advisor for the MWL in Africa, Sheikh Walid El Saadi, says social media, which has the potential to unite, has also become one of the primary

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#PODCAST Thoshan Panday in Durban High Court with...

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2021/05/21

The 47-million fraud and corruption case against controversial Durban businessman Thoshan Panday has been postponed in the High Court. The case is related to accommodation for police officers during the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Panday is being charged together with former KwaZulu-Natal police chief - Mmamonnye Ngobeni - two former police officers, four family members and his secretary. Thulani Msimang produced this report by Salma Patel......

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#PODCAST KZN, get ready! Bumper sardine season...

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2021/05/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Shoals of sardines have been spotted making their way up the Eastern Cape towards KwaZulu-Natal. The KZN Sharks Board spotted the silvery fish between Mngazana Mouth and The Kraal, which is just south of Brazen Head. The board's acting head of operations - Greg Thompson says there is a high possibility that the much-anticipated sardines could arrive along the KZN coastline in a few weeks...

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#PODCAST Senior Citizens upbeat about getting...

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2021/05/21

Durbanites, who are 60 years and older have turned out in their numbers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at walk-in sites. They must be registered on the Electronic Vaccination Data System first. Sites in and around the city -- from Asherville to Tongaat have seen long winding queues of people -- from as early as three o' clock in the morning. Healthcare workers are fast-tracking the over 80 year olds and people with serious health challenges. Despite this -- challenges of social distancing and

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#PODCAST 64-year-old Amanzimtoti resident Roshnie...

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2021/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 64-year-old Roshnie Maharaj from Amanzimtoti, south of Durban says she got her jab from the Prince Mshiyeni Hospital in Umlazi...

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#PODCAST Analyst Wayne Sussman explains how the...

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2021/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Voters are feeling more comfortable with parties that are clear about looking after their interests. That's the view of elections analyst Wayne Sussman. Results from this weeks by-elections showed that Patriotic Alliance (PA) took two big wards from the Democratic Alliance: in Eldorado Park in Gauteng. Sussman explains this can be attributed to how clearly the PA has aligned it's party objectives to the actual needs of their voters. He says this is

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#PODCAST A long-awaited truce between #Israel and...

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2021/05/21

An Egyptian-mediated truce between Israel and Hamas began in the early hours of this morning to bring an end to the bloody conflict of more than a week that has claimed almost two hundred and fifty lives. Palestinian militant group Hamas has confirmed that there will be a mutual and simultaneous truce with Israel beginning in the early hours of this morning. This was revealed moments after the Israeli cabinet decided it would implement a unilateral ceasefire starting at 2am local time in the region

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2:57

#PODCAST 81-year-old activist Ela Gandhi "pleasantly...

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2021/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Activist, Ela Gandhi has lauded the Department of Health for what she describes as a perfect COVID-19vaccination experience. The 81-year old granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi received her vaccine yesterday at the King Dinuzulu Hospital in Durban. Gandhi says she was pleasantly surprised with the excellent service that she received from the start to finish...

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2:09

#PODCAST @Afriforum and doctors group ask for...

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2021/05/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Civil rights organisation AfriForum and the 'I can make a difference' doctors group have requested the review documents of various health institutions relating to the use of ivermectin for the treatment of Covid-19 to be provided to them. This request comes as the Ministry of Health confirmed the arrival of the third wave of Covid-19 infections in the country. Representative of the 'I can make a difference' organisation, Dr Naseeba Kathrada explains...

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#PODCAST @Saapa7 call for stringent rules that better...

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2021/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Amid rising COVID-19 figures and talks of a looming third wave, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is calling for more stringent rules governing the sale and advertising of liquor- without another ban. National coordinator Maurice Smithers says the lessons learnt from the second wave should serve as a warning for government - given the high number of alcohol related trauma cases that flooded hospitals. Smithers says the country has a massive

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#PODCAST New @WWF report shows a significant peak in...

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2021/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Years ago, when Newsbreak started the Green Scene: our hope was that this segment will create awareness about how to save the planet. It seems that every bit of information counts: as the World Wide Fund for Nature of WWF commissioned a report that shows that public interest in nature-issues has risen by 16% in the past five years and continues to grow during the pandemic. Entitled " Eco-wakening: Measuring global awareness, engagement and action for

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2:56

#PODCAST Interested parties in KwaZulu-Natal urged to...

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2021/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - From today, the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure will hold public hearings in KwaZulu-Natal - calling on interested parties to submit written submissions on the "Expropriation Bill". With land reform and the expropriation of land being issues of contention in South Africa for many years, this is an opportunity for ordinary South Africans to voice their concerns. Expropriation is defined as the method of gaining property by an expropriating

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#PODCAST KZN By-Elections: ANC councillor Bongumusa...

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2021/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - 40 wards across the country held by-elections yesterday. In KwaZulu-Natal seven wards were contested as five municipalities held by-elections. Let's zero in on Ward 110 which comprises Glen hills, Glen Anil, Mount Moria and Avoca Hills. With 100 % of the votes counted, the ANC secured the ward. Newly elected ANC Ward Councillor - Bongumusa Dludla explains what this means for service delivery going forward...

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#PODCAST 46-year-old child rapist sentenced to life...

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2021/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 46-year-old man from Inanda in Durban, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ntuzuma Regional Court for the rape of his stepdaughter. The victim, who was 10-years-old at the time of the assaults, lived with her mother and stepfather. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that the man raped the child whenever her mother went out on Sundays - and continued to do so until she was 12-years-old. NPA spokesperson, Natasha Kara, says the

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2:57

#PODCAST #TechnoTouch Palestine-Israel conflict...

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2021/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With calls mounting for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - the majority of South Africans on social media are standing in solidarity with Palestinians, while pro-Israeli supporters have also come out in their numbers. Since last Sunday over 200 Palestinians and at least ten Israelis have been killed. Director of Acumen Media - Tonya Khoury says the narrative has become that of a religious debate which is leading to many virtual arguments and quarrels. Discussing

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#PODCAST 77-year-old SA Hindu Maha Sabha President...

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2021/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha - 77-year-old Ashwin Trikamjee says he is relieved to have taken the COVID-19 vaccine. Yesterday, Trikamjee followed through on his decision to take the jab in the second phase of the vaccine rollout - at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, in Durban. Speaking to Newsbreak just hours after taking the vaccine, Trikamjee says he has no doubt in his mind that he did the right thing to protect himself and those around

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#PODCAST Two motor vehicle building companies...

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2021/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - In a landmark judgement in KwaZulu-Natal, two Durban-based companies - namely Wind Motors and South By South 29, have been convicted for failing to register as motor vehicle builders. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the duo pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving stolen property and one of failing to register as a motor vehicle builder. The Durban Regional Court sentenced them to a collective fine of R150 000. NPA spokesperson, Natasha Kara,

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#PODCAST Reaction as the city of Durban pick up four...

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2021/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Even amid a global pandemic, lockdown and a lack of tourism, the city of Durban has received several nominations for the 28th annual "World Travel Awards". The four direct nominations are Africa's Leading Business Travel Destination 2021, Africa's Leading City Destination 2021, Africa's Leading Festival and Event Destination 2021 and Africa's Leading Meetings and Conferences Destination 2021. Deputy City Manager for Economic Development in eThekweni - Phillip

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#PODCAST SAMA report back on a "frustratingly slow...

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2021/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) have brought up a number of worrying concerns relating to "Phase 2" of the COVID-19 vaccination drive. SAMA Chairperson Dr. Angelique Coetzee made mention of numerous power outages, poor infrastructure, outdated tracking methods, non-adherence to COVID protocols and in some instances, a shortage of working computers. She also spoke out about the fact that ALL provinces need more vaccination sites. The second phase

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#PODCAST PMB police hit out at community, labelling...

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2021/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Pietermaritzburg Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Mthokozisi Ngobese says the suspect has been arrested and is under police guard at Grey's Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. He says police are investigating a case of assault with the intent to commit grievous bodily harm...

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