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SABC News and Current Affairs

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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2:25

#PODCAST: Ladysmith High School's Shakaarah Bharath...

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2021/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - 17-year-old Shakaarah Bharath from KwaZulu-Natal's Ladysmith High School stole the spotlight at a recent spelling competition in Johannesburg. The super-speller travelled to the City of Gold over the weekend and bagged gold in the National South African MasterBee Spelling Competition - Grade 11 division. While learning three-thousand words is by no means an easy task, the learner - who is now in her matric year, explains how she took on the challenge...

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2:15

#PODCAST: The local medical fraternity continue to...

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2021/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Representative of the "I can make a difference" medical group - Dr Naseeba Kathrada, says they hope to have Ivermectin made more accessible to combat COVID-19. This as their court application, aiming to get easy access to the drug is to be heard at the North Gauteng High Court later this month. Meanwhile, three other groups, namely the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), AfriForum and Pharma Valu have also made court applications relating to the use of

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2:55

#PODCAST: Leader of the @OneSA_Movement Mmusi Maimane...

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2021/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The One South Africa Movement leader, Mmusi Maimane says the infamous Gupta family cannot be allowed to take more public money through back channels via well connected people. Maimane is back in the headlines after he revealed evidence which shows how the Gupta family appears to still be involved with Eskom activities. Talking to Newsbreak's HE, Maimaine says the Guptas are on the brink of funnelling billions of rands out of South Africa...

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2:43

#PODCAST: Western Cape police lauded for their...

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2021/03/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Cape Town Drug Counselling Center (CTDCC) have applauded police after a seizing large quantities of cocaine on a fishing vessel off the coast of Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape. Initial reports suggest the drugs have a street value of over 580-million-rand. Cape Town police say ten foreign suspects, four Bulgarians and six from Myanmar will appear in court soon, facing charges of dealing in drugs. Investigations are still being done to determine the origin

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3:09

#PODCAST:SANEF forum request meeting with broadcaster...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) has requested a meeting with broadcasting company eNCA to discuss concerns related to alleged racist undertones by one of its reporters. This after video footage of eNCA political reporter, Lindsay Dentlinger interviewing Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald and the DA's John Steenhuisen without their masks on emerged on social media, while she requested several Black political leaders, including UDM Chief

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3:02

#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal authorities ramp up...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal authorities have noticed a spike in rabies cases around the Durban area since the start of the new year. The KZN Department of Agriculture says at least 24 cases have been identified this year alone, with two deaths recorded. Chief Director for Veterinary Services in KZN, Dr Temba Sikhakhane says they have ramped up vaccination efforts in targeted areas. Sikhakhane says the Umlazi area to the south of Durban is one of the hotspots...

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2:49

#PODCAST: @MSF lobby for equitable access and...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As efforts are made to control the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic, experts say equitable access and distribution of vaccines is more critical now than ever. This has been the call made by the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders. They have urged wealthy countries and pharmaceutical corporations for solutions that will urgently ensure that all countries can access effective vaccines quickly and affordably. Doctors Without Borders Access Campaign

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2:36

#PODCAST: A serious sewer leak forces authorities to...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Margate beach and lagoon on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast has been closed to bathers and fisher-folk until further notice, due to a sewer leak. Spokesperson for the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality, Simon April says a new pump will have to be sourced and installed, to which a time-frame is yet to be disclosed. The beach will then have to undergo a water safety test to ensure that the water isn't contaminated. April says with March being a busy time at Margate beach,

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2:25

#PODCAST: @CASACZA respond as the Concourt agree to...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Constitutional Court has agreed to hear the State Capture Commission of Inquiry's contempt application against former president Jacob Zuma, on March 25th. Last month, the commission filed an urgent application with the Constitutional Court against Zuma, calling for him to be jailed for two years. This relates to Zuma's defiance of the order by the apex court compelling him to appear before the State Capture Commission in Johannesburg. Reacting to the new

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3:26

#PODCAST: Building up to #WorldHearingDay, Netcare...

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2021/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - In today's Medical Monitor we discuss identifying hearing loss in infants, with Professor Claudine Storbeck from Netcare's National Hearing Screening Programme. Ahead of World Hearing Day, which is commemorated annually on the 3rd of March, Prof Storbeck emphasises the importance of making use of this simple screening process. She says detecting a possible hearing impediment as soon as possible could be life-changing...

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1:26

#PODCAST: Two men are appearing at the Chatsworth...

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2021/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Two men are appearing at the Chatsworth Magistrate court today, related to the death of a missing e-hailing driver. The 24-year-old driver was reported missing by his family on Friday. The following day his body was recovered at a landfill site in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says parts of the vehicle was tracked to Umlazi - where two suspects were arrested. She says the suspects led police to the body of the

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3:52

#PODCAST: Phase two of the vaccine rollout expected...

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2021/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa says phase two of the coronavirus vaccine roll-out is expected to take place from the end of this month with the elderly and essential workers being among those to get the jab. Ramaphosa says a deal was secured recently for 11-million vaccine doses from Johnson and Johnson as well as 20 million from Pfizer. The country moved to Alert Level One of the lockdown, effective from last night. Under Alert Level One, the wearing of masks will

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3:21

#PODCAST: As #Bitcoin prices continue to rise,...

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2021/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South African economists are paying closer attention to the crypto currency space in 2021. Just last week, Bitcoin prices sharply rose after billionaire Elon Musk, invested 1.5 billion dollars in crypto currency through his company, Tesla Inc. However, what glitters is not always gold. Bacause, fellow billionaire and Microsoft founder, Bill Gates has come out warning potential investors against buying Bitcoin. The debate over crypto currency isn't a new one,

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3:15

#PODCAST: Parents and guardians urged to participate...

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2021/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - It has been three years since South African schools held their last School Governing Body (SGB) elections. Following this three year term of service, SGB elections for the new term are set to begin today, 1st March 2021 and run until 31 March 2021. The theme for the election process is "re-imagining School Governance under complex conditions". Chairperson of the Parents Association of KZN, Vee Ganie says its vital for parents and guardian to participate...

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#PODCAST: Reaction as a plaque of former British...

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2021/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Calls have intensified for items of historical significance to be protected and preserved in South Africa, to ensure future generations are educated and made aware of the country's checkered past. This after a plaque of former British prime minister Winston Churchill went missing in Durban. The plaque, which was situated outside the Durban Post Office, commemorated the speech delivered by Churchill following his infamous escape during in the second Anglo-Boer

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2:51

#PODCAST: From curfew changes to increased capacity...

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2021/03/01

President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved the country to Alert Level One of the lockdown effective from last night. He was addressing the nation on the country's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Under Alert Level One, the wearing of masks will continue to be mandatory, with curfew starting at midnight and ending at 4am. Gatherings will be allowed but limited to 100 people indoors and 250 people outdoors. Political Correspondent Ntebo Mokobo reports...

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2:54

#PODCAST: Later today India get set for the second...

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2021/03/01

In a short while India will start inoculating its senior citizens in the second wave of the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive launched last month. Jabs will be given free of cost at thousands of state-run facilities where people over 45 years with chronic ailments can also walk in for the shots. Rana Senn reports...

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54:53

#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk - Dealing with #grief...

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2021/02/28

By Newsbreak Talk presenter and producer, Taresh Harreepershad - The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in sudden, premature loss of life, which has had a devastating impact on families and communities. On Newsbreak Talk, we discuss Newsbreak Talk brievement and grief with Kayleen Moodley from the South African Hindu Maha Sabha.

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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk - Budget tabled, what...

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2021/02/28

By Newsbreak Presenter and Producer, Taresh Harreepershad - Looking at burning issues affecting South Africans, Newsbreak Talk discusses why corruption and cronism is the stumbling block to South Africa's development, and how a R30 increase in the old age grant is simply not enough to make ends meet. We are joined in studio by Lee du Preez, Managing Director of transformation legislation compliance consultancy, BEE Novation and Mervyn Abrahams from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity

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1:15

#PODCAST - 54 year old man #arrested for trying to...

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2021/02/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 54 year old man will be appearing before the Wentworth Magistrate Court today after he allegedly tried to smuggle drugs to a suspect appearing at court. It is believed that the suspect tried to smuggle 48 mandrax tablets in two cigarette boxes. Colonel Thembeka Mbele says the Court Orderly found the drugs when he inspected the parcel

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