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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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2:51

#PODCAST: Non-profit organisation FitSA push...

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2021/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - FitSA - a non-profit organisation representing gyms across the country, is calling for a move to 75% capacity at gyms. This due to the negative impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the industry, despite being allowed 50% capacity since August last year. FitSA spokesperson, Grant Austin, says the industry has proven itself capable of ensuring regulations are followed and is now calling on government to urgently consider changing the capacity limit...

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2:40

#PODCAST: Cosatu call on President Ramaphosa to take...

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2021/02/10

As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for his annual State of the Nation Address tomorrow, he is being called to take responsibility for the controversy surrounding the AstraZeneca vaccine which arrived in the country last week. Cosatu says it reflects badly on Ramaphosa's leadership that government has procured the vaccine that is expiring in April. Again the vaccine has proved to be less effective for the new variant in South Africa. Ntebo Mokobo reports...

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3:04

#PODCAST: eThekwini Municipality say the...

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2021/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Deputy city manager at eThekwini Municipality, Dr Musa Gumede says the furnace has been repaired and will be monitored closely in the coming days...

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2:59

#PODCAST: WHO scientists in China say they are yet to...

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2021/02/10

Scientists from the World Health Organisation and China's National Health Commission are yet to identify the origins for the novel coronavirus: SARS-COV2. This after four weeks of investigation and research in the city of Wuhan. The joint-team held a press briefing to give an update on their work. The studies have concluded that indeed the COVID-19 virus stems from an animal but cannot conclusively say which one. Noma Bolani reports...

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2:56

#PODCAST: Vaal dam in Gauteng reaches full capacity...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Persistent rainfall over the last few weeks in the Gauteng province has resulted in the Vaal dam breaching 100% capacity and it is expected to continue increasing in the coming days. Just 2 months ago, the dam was at a mere 20% and this is the first time since 2018 that it has reached 100%. Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson Sputnik Ratau says maintenance plans are afoot to ensure that the infrastructure can withstand the large body of water...

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2:48

#PODCAST: India's flash food death toll at 26 while...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn - Rescuers have so far recovered 26 bodies but 170 people, mostly workers, are still reported missing in India's Uttarakhand state. A flash flood wiped out dams and power plants following a landslide, which ecologists blamed on construction activity in the glacier-capped Himalayan region. Rana Senn reports...

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2:26

#PODCAST: Mobeni Heights Crematorium officially...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Mobeni Heights crematorium at Chatsworth, south of Durban has officially reopened after seven years. This welcomed news came following the installation of a newly acquired piece of equipment. This hard to find import now allows the crematorium to open one of its two furnace - helping to relieve strain on funeral services in the south. ANC MPL, Maggie Govender says she will now monitor the situation to make sure the second furnace is repaired and that

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2:46

#PODCAST: The eThekwini Municipality say the new...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - eThekwini municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela says the new furnace equipment cost R3.5 million and that teams are working on repairing the other incinerator soon...

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2:24

#PODCAST: Miss South Africa 2020 @abigailmusida...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha naidoo - A mental health initiative known as #MindfulMondays, will be launched online next week by the current Miss South Africa - Shudufhadzo Musida. Upon being crowned, Musida announced that she would be focusing on raising awareness around mental health. She is now keeping to her word and will use Instagram to speak to various experts on a diverse range of topics relating to mental health every Monday evenings at 7pm. For this week's Medical Monitor, Taliesha Naidoo

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3:17

#PODCAST: Economist @AzarJammine says the money spent...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concerns related to the financial expenditure for the Serum Institute vaccine have surfaced, with many people now deeming it a "waste of money". Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr. Azar Jamine, says the R120-million spent on the first batch of the vaccine is a drop in the ocean compared to the COVID-19 budget in SA, however it will take many years for the economy to recover from the economic hit caused by the pandemic...

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3:22

#PODCAST: A pilot project has been launched in...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for public access to online learning in South African schools. While the Department of Basic Education has championed online technology to bring innovation to education, the virus has since highlighted the need to accelerate implementation at school level. According to Pravesh Manilall, Senior Infrastructure Manger at 123 Fibre Net, one of the challenges facing online teaching in South Africa is access to internet

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2:44

#PODCAST: Health Department expects a first batch of...

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2021/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Department of Health expects a batch of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines to arrive in the country by the end of the week, with its rollout to then begin at an accelerated pace. This after the AstraZeneca vaccine drive was put on hold due to its low efficacy rate when dealing with the 501Y.V2 variant of the virus. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine produces a similar antibody to the AstraZeneca vaccine and reduces the risk of mild to moderate disease by

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2:40

#PODCAST: More than a 100 people are missing and...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak's South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn - At least 150 people were missing and feared killed after a glacier burst and triggered flash floods in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. A massive search and rescue operation was on at the site as some environmentalists believed the disaster was perhaps linked to the impact of climate change in the Himalayas. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn reports...

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3:05

#PODCAST:Metro police in Durban deal with increased...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Metro police in Durban had their hands full this past weekend due to the relaxation of several COVID19 regulations such as the sale of alcohol and the opening of beaches. Metro Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says they saw an increase in motor vehicle crashes, domestic violence cases and unruly behavior. Sewpersad says their main focus was enforcing protocols, but a few motorists were arrested for driving under the influence of

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5:56

#PODCAST: @lavangopaul looks at why Thursday's...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Matthew Veeran - President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) to a joint sitting of the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday, 11 February 2021. The theme for this year's SONA is following up on our commitments: making your future work better. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event will take place virtually and will not include past SONA staples such as a

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5:11

#PODCAST: Dr. Zweli Mkhize says the #AstraZeneca...

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2021/02/08

Health minister, Zweli Mkhize says they have chosen the AstraZeneca vaccine due to promising results and its flexibility. Mkhize was speaking during a virtual media briefing yesterday evening to update South Africans on the available vaccines. It follows AstraZeneca's announcement that its vaccine only offers limited protection against mild disease caused by the variant that has been discovered in South Africa. Mkhize says South Africa is ready to rollout the vaccine that has been acquired. South

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2:11

#PODCAST: National Consumer Commission (NCC) are...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - National Consumer Commission (NCC) will investigate seven major suppliers of garlic and ginger on allegations of price gouging. This follows widespread complaints from consumers about high prices of ginger and garlic. Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad asked the Commissions Head of Investigations, Prudence Moilwa if the problem arises at the supplier OR retailers end of sale...

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#PODCAST: Journalist and editor Yogas Nair explains...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - With over twenty years experience in the media industry, Yogas Nair has now been appointed as the Internal Press Ombudsman of one of South Africa's largest print publishers. Born on the north coast of Tongaat, Nair will head up the department through which readers can register their complaints over a particular story, or request for it to be investigated internally. Nair says it is important that media be honest, reliable and accountable - especially with all the

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1:36

#PODCAST: PMB Economic Justice & Dignity Group urge...

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2021/02/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The exorbitant increase of food prices is unethical during a pandemic. Those are the views of the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group. They have collated data to show that the price of food items has increased by up to 17 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Groups Mervyn Abrahams says consumers must not remain silent about unethical price hikes...

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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk discusses exorbitant...

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2021/02/07

By Newsbreak Talk Producer and Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched an investigation into allegations of price gouging relating to garlic and ginger. This follows an outcry by consumers carried in the media including social media platforms regarding alleged excessive prices of both products by various suppliers. The law defines price gouging as an unfair or unreasonable price increase that does not correspond to or is not equivalent to the increase in

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