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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 #MedicalMonitor Local doctors hope to...

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2021/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa ranks fifth globally when it comes to the number of asthma related deaths among five to 35-year-olds, with figures showing that almost four million people are asthmatic in the country. This is according to the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA), who also found that five people in SA die from Asthma every week. Through the #yes2breathe campaign, medical professionals hope to help patients stop over-using symptom relief inhalers in order to focus on

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2:41

#PODCAST Soliciting nudes and sex videos on social...

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2021/04/13

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Social media users, beware! Soliciting nude images or explicit videos could cost you a lot of money and even your life. Recently, a Durban man received a threatening message from an unknown person demanding a "time-waster's fee" of R5,000 after he chatted to a woman over whatsapp - then declined her services. The victim confirmed that he was chatting to a women who offered to send nude pictures of herself for R500. The conversation started on Facebook

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2:59

#PODCAST Justice and Correctional Services say those...

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2021/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has identified and taken legal action against the person responsible for the production and distribution of unauthorised videos circulating on social media. The videos depict three inmates assaulting a prison official in uniform and an inmate carrying several weapons. According to Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services, Singabakho Nxulalo, permission was not granted for the

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3:22

#PODCAST KZN Doctor's Healthcare Coalition explain...

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2021/04/13

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 'Vaccines typically require years of research and testing before being administered to the population'. However, with the Coronavirus pandemic, scientists had to race against time to produce safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines. Chairperson of the KZN Doctor's Healthcare Coalition, Professor Morgan Chetty was describing the process a vaccine has to go through - from trial to human use. He says while some vaccines are still in the trial phase, researchers believe

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2:40

#PODCAST - #Newsbreak pays tribute to sprinting...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Sprinting legend, Hassan Motala, has passed away at the weekend. Motala was an icon from 1977 to 1981 where he was unbeaten in the 100m event. Motala was born in Ladysmith in 1963. His achievements were big news in the late 70's where he was tipped as Olympic material. But, Motala's hopes were dashed as the country was firmly in the grip of apartheid. His coach, Lux Gordhan, say that Motala was a legend on the track

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1:49

#PODCAST - #DUT schedules online classes as five...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has confirmed that all five of its Durban campuses will remain closed until further notice. The deadline for online registration for first time applicants and returning students has been extended to Friday, 16 April 2021. Last week the institute temporarily shutdown the campuses when chaos ensued after false social media posts allowing walk-in registrations went viral. Sixteen students were arrested for public

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3:11

#PODCAST - #Prisoner tries to #escape with pliers...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A suspect, arrested following a shoot-out with police in a house robbery in Phoenix, north of Durban - attempted to escape while in police custody at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital. Police spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo says police intercepted a packet of chips intended for the suspect - which concealed a cutting tool similar to a pliers. Captain Naidoo says the officers on duty became suspicious of the packet of chips - which was heavier than it

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2:26

#PODCAST - Sentencing of #MiguelLouw's murderer moved...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The man convicted for the murder of nine-year-old Miguel Louw has made his first sentencing appearance at the Durban High Court, this morning. Last year, Mohamed Ebrahim was found guilty of kidnapping and killing the Sydenham school boy. Miguel disappeared from outside Rippon Primary School, south of Durban, in July 2018. He was last seen alive in Ebrahim's company at a local restaurant. Following an extensive search by police and the community, his body was

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2:33

#PODCAST Reaction from @CASACZA as Western Cape Judge...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe guilty of gross misconduct. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal found that Hlophe breached a provision of section 165 of the Constitution and improperly attempted to influence two Constitutional Court judges. In 2008, Judges Bess Nkabinda and Chris Jafta reported that Hlophe had visited them separately in their chambers to discuss pending judgments in the corruption matter between

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1:53

#PODCAST Miss SA organisation collaborate with 12...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - While the creative industry is still bearing the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic, a Durban fashion designer is stitching his way to business recovery. Bespoke bridal designer, Treasure Cindi was one of 12 local fashion designers that took part in a virtual fashion show, hosted by Miss Universe South Africa 2020 - Natasha Joubert, at the weekend. Joubert had organised the event to empower local designers and reveal her national costume for the Miss Universe

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3:19

#PODCAST Recalling her book "Beauty of the Heart",...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Women today should draw strength from Charoltte Maxeke's legacy, because they are in a better position than she was, 150 years ago. That's according to author of "Beauty of the Heart" - Zubeida Jaffer. The book tells the story of Maxeke - as a formidable South African woman leader who became the country's first black female graduate in 1903. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring 2021 the Year of Charlotte Maxeke, to mark her 150th birth

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2:51

#PODCAST Transnet's "Phelophepa II" health-care train...

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2021/04/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Transnet's Phelophepa II train has arrived at the Phoenix Station, north of Durban, providing primary health-care on wheels. Currently in operation until the 12th of April - except on weekends - the clinic offers various services, including eye checks and counselling. Acting Manager - Thelma Satekge - says all necessary Covid-19 precautions are being observed to keep operations on track...

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55:07

#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk discusses the tough times...

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2021/04/10

By Newsbreak Talk Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad - Electricty prices increase by 15 %. The petrol price soars to about R17 per litre. Both in the same month. How are you going handle the hike? Taresh Harreepershad speaks to the Coordinator Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams and Head of DebtBusters, Benay Sager about the tough times that lie ahead

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1:39

#PODCAST Dead man found with multiple gunshot wounds...

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2021/04/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Nothing could have been done to save a man who sustained multiple gunshots wounds in Lenasia last night. According to ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring, they found two men lying on the street, bullet ridden on Lenasia Service Road. One man was rushed to hospital in a critical condition while the other succumbed to his injuries. Meiring explains that the case was handed over to police...

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2:20

#PODCAST KZN Education MEC meets MUT management after...

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2021/04/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Calm has been restored at the Mangosuthu University of Technology in Durban for now, following a week of violent student and staff protests. The KZN MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu met with university management and student representatives this morning in a bid to map a way forward. SABC Reporter - Nonhlakanipho Magwaza - who was at the Umlazi campus this morning says the students are awaiting feedback on Sunday to determine if the protest will continue or

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#PODCAST #SAHUC in talks with Saudi Ministry after...

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2021/04/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Saudi Arabian ministry has issued an announcement that from the start of Ramadan, only Muslims immunised against Covid-19 will be allowed to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. The announcement comes after Saudi Arabia reported a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths this week. The Umrah usually attracts thousands of pilgrims each year from countries across the globe. The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) President, Shaheen Essop says the newly

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2:02

#PODCAST India assures citizens it has 43 million...

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2021/04/09

India said today it had 43 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to meet a surge in demand for shots over the next few days. The assurance came as health authorities of several states warned shortages were taking the shine off the national inoculation drive at the peak of a new wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Rana Sen reports .....

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#PODCAST R3 Million #drug bust on N3 - suspects...

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2021/04/09

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested two men for possession of drugs with the street value of over three-million rand. The suspects were intercepted after a high speed chase on the N3 freeway towards Durban. They are expected to appear before the Camperdown Magistrates court shortly. Provincial Police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala says twenty-two bags of heroine and crystal meth were seized...

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3:10

#PODCAST "Local industry has reached crisis point and...

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2021/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A crisis is looming within the South African music industry, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact artists on a daily. This is the views of the newly appointed chairperson of the Music Publishing Association (MPA) David Alexander. The MPA was formed to safeguard and protect music publishers, while also actively engaging with government and content users to ensure artists receive the adequate compensation. The group have also been engaging with

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#PODCAST Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance say...

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2021/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "Government departments need to unite in order to change the culture of alcohol consumption in the country". This is the view of the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) in reaction to the announcement that 235 people died on the roads over the Easter weekend. Transport Minsiter Fikile Mbalula attributed many of the deaths to the consumption of alcohol and speeding. KwaZulu-Natal recorded 42 crashes and 54 fatalities, Gauteng 30 crashes resulting in

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