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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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3:11

#PODCAST We find out whether or not improved hygiene...

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2021/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Conforming to the rules and regulations of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a heightened global awareness of cleanliness. Preventative measures such as sanitizing regularly and the wearing of masks have helped ensure that the spread of the virus is somewhat prevented. However, clinical risk management expert and medical adviser at the Health Squared Medical Scheme, Dr Jacques Snyman, has looked into whether these changes in hygiene may influence human immunity

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2:52

#PODCAST Angry residents of Northdale, PMB resort to...

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2021/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Angry residents of Northdale in Pietermaritzburg have allegedly assaulted an suspect involved in an attempted breaking - in what police are calling an act of vigilantism. It's is believed that on Saturday afternoon, two suspects were seen trying to gain entry into a home on Munireddy Road, when they were spotted by residents of the area. One suspect reportedly evaded the residents, while the other suspect was apprehended. Executive member of the local Community

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3:08

#PODCAST Nobel laureates and policy experts to meet...

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2021/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A group of Nobel Prize laureates and policy experts will today host an open dialogue on the "Future of Work" in South Africa. The discussion is to hosted virtually by the University of Pretoria (UP). Organised by the Nobel Prize Outreach and UP, the meeting aims to bring science and society closer - and stimulate creative thinking amid the pandemic. Economic Sciences laureates Abhijit Banerjee will be joined by Physics laureate, Brian Schmidt and Peace Prize

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1:14

#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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2:44

#PODCAST Elderly encouraged to get vaccinated in...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - People over 60-years are being encouraged to register to get vaccinated as they formed the highest percentage of deaths due to COVID-19. This is according to Professor Morgan Chetty, Chairperson of the KZN Doctor's Healthcare Coalition. Prof Chetty says the vaccine available to help bring down the death toll among those over 60 and should be taken advantaged off. Phase two of government's vaccination programme for those over 60 was launched today in various

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0:41

#PODCAST Eskom cite generational issues at seven...

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2021/05/17

Eskom says its teams are working on returning some of its generating units back to service amid stage two load shedding. The power utility started Stage-2 loadshedding yesterday at five pm. It is expected to last until 10pm tomorrow night (Tuesday). Eskom spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha says they have lost ten generating units at seven power stations...

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1:58

#PODCAST Israel-Palestinian Conflict - "South African...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Spokesperson for the South African Friends of Israel group - Bafana Modise says there's also been major support from churches around the world for Israel. Modise says in order for a resolution to be reached, both parties need to unite and settle their differences peacefully...

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3:03

#PODCAST Israel-Palestinian Conflict - Thousands...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across the globe this weekend, to show their support for Palestine. At various protests in South Africa, hundreds of people turned out chanting the words "Free Palestine" while holding aloft placards with encouraging and supportive messages. Since last week, at least 192 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, including 58 children. More than 1,200 others have been wounded. Director of Operations at Africa

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2:15

#PODCAST Verulam's multi-million rand firestation has...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A state-of-the-art 27-million rand fire station was opened this weekend by the eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda in Verulam, south of Durban. According to Mayor Kaunda, the fire station is designed along international standards and is expected to reach global status with further development. He says the station was built based on a needs analysis of the surrounding communities...

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2:58

#PODCAST Anti-apartheid activist Mac Maharaj reflects...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - "Books that document our history serve as a time capsule for youth to draw inspiration from". Those are the sentiments of anti-apartheid activist - Mac Maharaj, speaking at the book launch of "Thambi Naidoo and his Family: Struggle for a Non-Racial Democracy". The launch was held yesterday at Chatsworth, south of Durban. The book, which is written by Dr. Ismail Vadi, tells the story of Thambi Naidoo and four generations of his family, who were involved in

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2:46

#PODCAST @SAHeartStroke explain the dangers of...

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2021/05/17

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - COVID-19 patients who also suffer with hypertension are at severe risk for hospitalisation. This is according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, who says the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals with hypertension is a concern. Today marks "World Hypertension Day". The Foundation says approximately one in three adults live with high blood pressure in South Africa. It is responsible for one in every two strokes and two in

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54:54

#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk - Is the 3rd wave looming or...

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2021/05/16

By Newsbreak Presenter and Producer, Taresh Harreepershad. While the Gauteng province is experiencing a third wave of covid-19 infections, elderly people around Durban say they are ready and waiting to be vaccinated. The nationwide vaccine rollout for over 60-year-olds will start on Monday. Just over 430,000 frontline healthcare workers have been vaccinated against Covid-19 during the first phase of South Africa's immunisation rollout. Newsbreak Talk unpacks these and other issues with the Acting

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1:46

#PODCAST COVAC calls for for volunteers to assist...

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2021/05/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Genevive Lanka. the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre's Coronavirus Action Committee (COVAC), is calling for volunteers to assist with their elderly registration drive. COVAC member and Youth Centre Programme's Manager - Clive Pillay - says they have noted that a number of elderly people in the Chatsworth and Welbedacht areas, south of Durban, have not yet registered for the covid-19 vaccine. Pillay says anyone with a smartphone can volunteer to help

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54:30

#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk International concerns around...

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2021/05/15

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter and Producer, Taresh Harreepershad. International concerns of a protracted conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant groups are growing. The Israeli military has been pounding Gaza with artillery fire and air strikes since Monday, in response to persistent Hamas rocket-fire from the enclave. The United Nations Security Council will hold its third meeting in less than a week on Sunday. This will be the first open session after two closed-door meetings failed to

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2:58

#PODCAST With COVID deaths passing the 55,000 mark,...

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2021/05/14

COSATU says it's strongly opposed to another hard lock down to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. This as talk of a third wave of Covid infections is gaining momentum following the rapid increase in new positive cases recently. Mbongeni Muthwa reports...

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3:16

#PODCAST Psychologist Dr. Sherona Rawat urges police...

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2021/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concern over the mental well-being of police officers has been brought under the spotlight. This following several cases of violence involving police officers throughout the country. Reports show that many police officers have used their state firearms in non-work related shootings and have been the perpetrators of violent crimes. According to Clinical Psychologist, Dr Sherona Rawat, police officers need workshops and tools to better handle the trauma they face

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3:10

#PODCAST New Israeli missiles hit the north of #Gaza...

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2021/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Tensions continue to escalate in Gaza, as Israeli army chiefs are due to be presented with plans for a possible ground invasion of Gaza as troops gather on the border. Over one hundred people, including children have been killed since monday. Heavy Israeli air strike and Palestinian rocket fire have continued throughout the night. This comes as Muslims around the world observe Eid ul Fitr - one of the holiest events in the Islamic calendar which marks the end

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3:21

#PODCAST Chatsworth's upcoming "Khuluma Now"...

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2021/05/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban, will tomorrow be hosting free training for parents whose children may be showing signs of hearing or speaking difficulties. 'Khuluma Now' will be facilitated by professional Speech Therapist and Audiologist - Masoodah Mohamed. The session, starting at 10:30 in the morning, will help parents to make educational toys and discover ways to make reading fun. Mohamed says the training is only for

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2:06

#PODCAST Over 100 inmates - pardoned to combat the...

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2021/05/13

Over 100 low-risk inmates who were released last year as part of efforts to minimise and combat the spread of COVID-19 have been re-arrested for committing serious crimes such as murder. This has been revealed in a briefing to Parliament's Justice and Correctional Services Committee. Last year, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that 19,000 inmates would be released on parole in an effort to curb the spread of Coronavirus in overcrowded prisons. Ultimately, close to 14,000 low-risk inmates were

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2:58

#PODCAST Talent agent Elsubie Verlinden talks up the...

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2021/05/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This July, a proudly South African television show titled "Live Your Dream" will make its way to our homes, hoping to inspire young, aspiring talent to emerge from their shells and blossom into fully-fledged superstars. Whether it's through song, dance or the performing arts, youth will be handed the opportunity to live out their own unique dream. A brainchild of popular talent agent Elsubie Verlinden, the show will also work hand in hand with the International

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