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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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3:10

#PODCAST Department of Health confirm that TWO new...

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2021/05/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Department of Health has confirmed variants of the COVID-19 virus first identified in India and the UK have been detected in South Africa. Two cases of the B.1.617.2 variant, dominant in India, were reported in Gauteng with another two reported in KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 11 cases of this "so called" Indian variant, first detected in the UK, were reported in the country - eight in the Western Cape, one in KZN and two in Gauteng. Wits University

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3:03

#PODCAST Former Deputy Mayor Logie Naidoo remembers...

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2021/05/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Tributes and messages of condolences continue to flood social media - as police investigate the death of Durban attorney, Theasen Pillay. Police have confirmed that that Pillay was found with stab wounds in the arm and chest at Umhlanga. Close friend, the former Deputy Mayor of eThekwini, Logie Naidoo says Pillay's legacy will continue to live on through the legal and humanitarian work he is known for. His funeral service will take place on Wednesday, 12 May at

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53:05

#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk Celebrating Mum through...

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2021/05/09

By Newsbreak Producer and Presenter Taresh Harreepershad. During lockdown, women's responsibilities as primary caretakers in the home increased over and above existing work commitments with additional burdens. Some of these included assisting children with home schooling, increased meal planning and execution, and looking after other relatives in need of care. This Mother's Day, Newsbreak Talk takes a serious look at what working mothers and women in general have sacrificed this past year, with

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53:19

#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk #AceMagashule removed from...

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2021/05/08

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad - Suspended ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has been kicked out of the NEC virtual meeting. He is suspended in line with the governing party's step-aside resolution which says all members facing criminal charges must temporarily step-aside until their matters are finalized. Magqashule is facing fraud and corruption charges relating to the multimillion rand asbestos project while he was Premier in the Free State. His fate is expected to be

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3:27

#PODCAST #Crossmoor family demands #nobail for the...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi. Bail was denied for the suspect arrested in the murder of Chatsworth man *Nichalen 'Donald' Naidoo. The suspect, Cole Kevin Poonan appeared at the Chatsworth Magistrate Court yesterday. Poonan is expected to reappear next week, pending further investigation. It is alleged that Naidoo was run over twice and dragged about 200m under the car of the suspect. A large crowd of family and community members gathered outside court to protest at the hearing. Family

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2:14

#PODCAST White House chief medical advisor Dr....

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak's Asian Correspondent, Rana Senn. The US asked the world to pay its debt as India marked another record Covid high of 414,000 new cases which drowned its healthcare services with oxygen-starved patients. It also called for a total shutdown to fight the cataclysmic surge that has claimed 234,000 lives by the latest official count at 5 AM South Africa time.

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2:20

#PODCAST - Durban businessman #ThoshanPanday's family...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi. Family members of Durban businessman Thoshan Panday were formally charged at the Durban Magistrate's Court today. Panday's mother - Arvenda Panday, his wife - Privisha Panday, his brother-in-law - Seveesh Ishwarkumar, Panday's sister - Kajal Ishwarkumar, and Tasleem Rahiman, who work as Panday's assistant were granted bail for their involvement in the fraud, racketeering and corruption matter related to lucrative police contracts for accommodation during the 2010

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1:28

#PODCAST #BREAKINGNEWS Mystery surrounds death of...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel. A prominent Durban attorney has been found dead at his Umhlang apartment a short while ago. Its believed that the victim was found with stab wounds in the arm and chest. Spokesperson for the private security company, Reaction Unit South africa, Prem Balram says that the victim had left a suicide note.

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1:32

#PODCAST Limpopo police issue an urgent call for...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An urgent call is being made by Limpopo police for members of the public who may have information related to the disappearance of 36-year-old businessman, Shyam Premjee, to come forward. He went missing almost a month ago - with no information related to the missing-persons case at this stage. Rumours suggest that the man was kidnapped, however police have not confirmed this. Limpopo Police Spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo

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2:08

#PODCAST Labour law expert @jazlaw24 explains his...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the workplace has caused many employees to suffer from burn-out due to the pressures of adjusting to the new normal. These are the sentiments of labour law expert, Saber Ahmed Jazbhay. In times of uncertainty and vulnerability, he says employers need to be support structures to their employees - especially with people having to change their routines due to the pandemic...

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3:13

#PODCAST @ReachForADream urge people to don their...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Reach For A Dream's most celebrated fundraiser "Slipper Day" is celebrated today - an initiative that's aimed at raising funds for children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. Observed annually since 2011, Slipper Day was actually postponed last year due to COVID-19. This time around, the non-governmental organisation will look to pick up where they left off, partnering with a number brands and organisations to make this year's event a memorable one

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3:24

#PODCAST Despite latest Avian Flu outbreak,...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Poultry on South African shelves is safe for consumption - despite another case of Avian Influenza at a commercial chicken farm in Randfontein, Gauteng. This is the fifth outbreak so far, with four in Gauteng and one in the North West. According to the Department of Agriculture all affected farms have been quarantined, with control measures being implemented. Director of Animal Health at the Department Dr. Mpho Maja explains how traders can detect if they

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2:47

#PODCAST The nephew of slain activist Ahmed Timol vow...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The court case against Joao Rodrigues - who is facing a charge of murdering anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol in 1971 is set to be back in court on the 12th of July. Rodrigues made his 18th court appearance yesterday at the Palm Ridge High Court in Germiston, Gauteng yesterday. According to Timol's nephew Imtiaz Kajee - Judge Ramarumo Monama inquired as to why Rodrigues legal fees was being footed by the state. In 2017 Judge Billy Mothle overruled a 1972

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2:38

#PODCAST @SAMROMusic begin collecting royalties from...

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2021/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Southern Africa Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) has begun collecting royalties on behalf of its members from TikTok, Facebook and Netflix, after having concluded licensing agreements with the popular digital platforms. This is a step forward towards adapting its licensing and royalty payments to the technological landscape. What this means, is that SAMRO will now be able to collect royalties on behalf of members, for all copyright-protected content that

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5:26

#PODCAST A power struggle within the ANC - as Ace...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo and Taresh Harreeparshad - Political analysts say there is a growing power struggle within the ANC after the party's secretary-general Ace Magashule refused to comply with his suspension. Magashule was served with a suspension letter dated the 3rd of May as per the parties step-aside resolution. Magashule however - hit back with a letter suspending president Cyril Ramaphosa from the party. Magashule is being charged with corruption, fraud and money laundering

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2:32

#PODCAST Call for volunteers to assist as the second...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African COVID-19 vaccine rollout is a national imperative that requires the utmost attention. This according to co-ordinator and a director for Vaccines 4 Healthcare Workers - under the Sisonke vaccine programme - Dr Unben Pillay. A call is being made for out-of-hospital health-care workers to register for the vaccine and for clinical and non-clinical volunteers to come on board. Pillay says in order for the country to reach population immunity

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2:11

#PODCAST Police continue their fight against drugs...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A drug bust in Phoenix, north of Durban, resulted in the arrest of two suspects. Police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit conducted an operation at Cairn Park. A search was conducted and police recovered 672 capsules of heroin and 119 pieces of rock cocaine. Spokesperson for KwaZulu-Natal police, Captain Nqobile Gwala says the suspects are appearing in court today...

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3:08

#PODCAST A year later- but a local DJ's 'When People...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Last year this time, many South Africans were craving nicotine. Government announced the hard lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus - the pandemic that is sweeping across continents worldwide. The sale of Alcohol and cigarettes were banned during this time and people were urged to stay home. While some were suffering the effects of nicotine withdrawal, others were using the time to get creative. Salma Patel spoke to DJ and Producer Max Hurrell

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2:43

#PODCAST Mohammed Ebrahim sentenced to 25 years in...

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2021/05/06

Judge Jacqueline Henriques has sentenced Mohammed Ebrahim to 25 years imprisonment for the kidnapping and murder of nine-year old Miguel Louw. Handing down her sentence in the Durban High Court, the judge noted that Ebrahim had shown no remorse. She referred to the killing as a crime of passion - since Ebrahim had a relationship with Miguel's mother. Nonkululeko Hlophe reports…

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6:01

#PODCAST ANC suspend SG #AceMagashule, who then goes...

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2021/05/06

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The ANC has officially temporarily suspended the membership of party Secretary-General Ace Magashule until the finalisation of his court case. Magashule is being charged for his alleged involvement in fraud and corruption relating to a R255m asbestos project in the Free State, under his watch as Premier. Meanwhile, in a curious turn of events, Magashule has written a letter to the party president Cyril Ramaphosa, suspending him. Joining us on the line for some

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