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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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#PODCAST: Education ngo FEMSISSA say there is no...

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2021/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - KwaZulu-Natal education ngo FEMSISSA say its "irresponsible" from the Department of Education to expect teachers to return to schools two weeks before learners. As it stands, educators are scheduled to return to school on the 1st of February 2021, with school management expected to return a week earlier. FEMSISSA Chairperson Vishnu Naidoo - who's also a former principal - says he cannot fathom why the department want teachers back so soon. Naidoo says most of

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#PODCAST: Leading SA scientists say the strain of...

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2021/01/19

Some of South Africa's leading scientists say that the 501Y.V2 variant of the coronavirus is not more severe that the first variant, but that it is spreading 50% faster. Led by Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize in a virtual panel discussion, scientists spoke on how the new variant is impacting South Africa's health-care system, whether a vaccine would be effective against it and whether the risk of death was greater in the second wave. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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#PODCAST: Tongaat Hindu Unity Forum say #Kavady...

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2021/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With many temples choosing not to observe kavady at their premises this year due to Covid-19, some have opted to go the online route. According to Public Relations Officer for the Tongaat Hindu Unity Forum, Yoganathan Naidoo, to prevent spreading the virus, kavady, along with other prayers are being live streamed by temples to accommodate devotees...

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#PODCAST: A Durban Doctor pens a letter to the...

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2021/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - The battle to rollout Ivermectin to the general population has taken a new turn. A Durban doctor has penned a heartfelt letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking for his intervention in the rollout of Ivermectin as a prophylaxis to treat and prevent the coronavirus. Initially, at least one hundred doctors signed the letter, but those signatures have since grown to 500. Author of the letter, Dr Naseeba Kathrada, who is leading the project for the rollout of

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2:11

#PODCAST: With water restored, Chatsworth residents...

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2021/01/19

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Shallcross residents at Chatsworth, south of Durban finally have water. After 16 days with no life-sustaining liquid due to a breakdown of a pump, water has been restored albeit with a reduced pressure output. Priya Verriah a resident at DeMat near Klaawater says even though water has been restored, they are stocking up emergency supplies...

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#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk #SundayTalk Back to School on...

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2021/01/18

by Newsbreak Producer/Presenter Taresh Harreeparshad - Government has announced that public schools with kick off the academic year on the 15th February as the country grapples with the high infection and death rate during the 2nd wave. Give your views a voice and find out what this means during the covid19 Pandemic

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#PODCAST #NewsbreakTalk How to beat the #stigma...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer/Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad - What happens when you reveal your covid19 status and suddenly notice that family and friends change their behaviour towards you? What if you didn't know of your infection and are accused of being a murderer for "spreading" the coronavirus? These are some of the challenges faced by people in these times of the pandemic. Many are made to feel ashamed and some are even criminalised. How do we beat this stigma? Our guests in studio elaborate.

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2:34

#PODCAST Tight security for Joe Biden's inauguration...

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2021/01/18

As many as 25,000 National Guard troops are expected on the streets of Washington DC to ensure the inauguration of incoming US President, Joe Biden, passes without problems. The city is braced for a potential extremist attack like the violence seen on January 6th - when pro-Trump rioters broke into the Capitol building. FBI intelligence suggests more armed protests are planned. The mayor of DC has ordered a state of emergency and says the city is undergoing "an unprecedented level of preparation"

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#PODCAST Gift of the Givers delivers to Bhisho...

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2021/01/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Humanitarian aid organisation - Gift of the Givers claim that the Covid-19 death figures are highly inaccurate. They say that the current figures do not include the high number of people who die before going to hospital or in line waiting for treatment, querying their covid-19 status. The organisation says that majority of South-Africans do not have access to adequate health care facilities. Founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman told Newsbreak that efforts have been

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3:47

#PODCAST The high cost of #Covid19inSA #funerals -...

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2021/01/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Families in mourning have taken to social media expressing their dissatisfaction, alleging that the cost of funerals have increased drastically during the Covid-19 pandemic. It's reported that members of the public have had to fork out large excess amounts of money to send-off their loved ones, despite having funeral policies in place. Deputy President for The Funeral Practitioners Association (Safpa), Ndabe Ngcobo, says one of the reasons for the excess cost

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#PODCAST #Covid19inSA claims the life of Chatsworth...

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2021/01/18

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Funeral arrangements for activist and founding member of the Chatsmed Gardens Hospital, Professor Cyril Naidoo, are still in limbo as his family recovers. Prof Naidoo - who was popularly known at Chatsworth - succumbed to a covid-19 related complication this past Friday. He was also the lifetime President of the KZN Parent-Teacher Association. Long time friend and fellow activist, Les Govender, says Professor Naidoo's legacy will live on through his

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#PODCAST: Playwright Rajesh Gopie pays a fitting...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Tears continue to be shed following the passing of South African stand-up comedian and actor, Afzal Khan. Best known for his starring role on the SABC1 drama series "Fallen", Khan succumbed to COVID-19 related complications over the weekend. Close friend, Rajesh Gopi, says while many actors may be forgotten, Khan will forever be remembered for his ability to amuse people, on and off-screen...

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#PODCAST: Eskom says the power system remains...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South Africans can expect Stage 2 load-shedding today, which began at 5AM. That's according to power utility Eskom. Over the weekend, frustrated residents endured several hours of load-shedding - which resulted in increased capacity in many parts of the country. Meanwhile, Eskom say the power system remains strained...

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#PODCAST: With COVID-related deaths passing the...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With more than 37,000 deaths related to COVID-19 across the country, the funeral industry is once again experiencing a shortage of coffins. Following the festive season break and with manufacturing at a temporary halt, the industry cannot meet the demand for coffins. Deputy President for the Funeral Practitioners Association, Ndabe Ngcobo, says this issue has become a crisis in the industry...

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#PODCAST: Phoenix Crime Prevention Forum discuss...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Concerns have been raised as the restriction of 50 people per funeral service continues to be flouted. Chairperson for the Phoenix Crime Prevention Forum, Umesh Singh, says those found going against regulations will be dealt with according to the law...

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#PODCAST: Teachers Union NAPTOSA "cant understand"...

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2021/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) says they don't understand what teachers are going to do at schools for two weeks until learners return. Teachers will return to school on the 1st of February - to undertake administrative duties. But NAPTOSA KZN says this is putting educators at a greater risk of contracting COVID-19. The union's Thirona Moodley says teachers could simply work from home until the return of

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2:10

#PODCAST A staggering 52% of South Africans don't...

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2021/01/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - 52% of South Africans don't want to take the vaccine against COVID-19. That's according to market researchers CompariSure. They surveyed about 4000 people online to collate their data. 34% listed side effects as their main concern while 13% had religious concerns. Chief financial officer Matt Kloos says the data suggests that South African's need more information about the nature of the vaccine...

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#PODCAST Opening of Public Schools delayed to 15th...

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2021/01/15

The Department of Basic Education is worried about the impact of the second wave of Covid-19 infections on the new academic year. They've delayed the opening of both private and public schools by two weeks. Deputy Basic Education Minister, Reginah Mhaule, says schools will open on February the 15th but school management teams will be allowed on the premises 15 days before learners return to class. Angela Bolowana reports....

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#PODCAST Brazen jewelry heist at Durban Mall - armed...

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2021/01/15

by Newsbreak's Salma Patel - Armed suspects escaped with an undisclosed amount of jewelry after robbing a store at a Shopping mall at Umhlanga north of Durban. Its alleged that the suspects brazenly fired shots in Gateway Shopping Centre earlier this morning before making their getaway. This is the second robbery at the mall in the past 3 months. Police are still on scene and have yet to comment. Prem Balram, spokesperson for a private security company warns that these brazen heists are on the

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#PODCAST #MJC denounces claims of after-hours burial...

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2021/01/15

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has denounced claims that the party has arranged for an after-hours service fee that is being charged at some cemeteries in Cape Town. A video has been circulated on social media about an alleged incident at Mowbray Cemetery. The MJC is planning to meet with the Mowbray Cemetery Board after a public outcry on the matter. Corbin August reports...

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