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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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2:29

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for former SABC researcher...

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2021/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The passing of veteran television and radio producer for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Ismail Jinnah, has shocked those who worked closely with him. Jinnah passed away this week following Covid-19 complications at the age of 65. Most remembered for his contribution to radio and television production- most notably the programme "Impressions" - Jinnah retired in 2019. Close-colleague and friend, Tansen Nepaul, recollects the good-old days he shared

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3:07

#PODCAST: KZN police will conduct interviews with...

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2021/01/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Following the murder of suspected drug kingpin, Yaganathan Pillay, commonly known as "Teddy Mafia" from Shallcross south of Durban,Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they will be conducting interviews as part of their investigation into the incident. Pillay was shot dead, and two alleged attackers were beheaded and burnt at his home on Monday. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says acts of mob justice makes it harder for them to do their jobs...

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3:23

#PODCAST:Clare Estate Crematorium extends working...

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2021/01/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - More than 35 cremations are taking place per day at the Clare Estate Crematroium in Durban as the numbers of COVID19 related deaths continue to increase. The Clare Estate Umgeni Hindu Crematorium Society has issued a statement saying that they have added a second shift to deal with the huge demand. Secretary of the society, Thegraj Kassie says that due to the demand the crematorium has instituted a second shift that goes well into the curfew as per the

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3:31

#PODCAST:Strong police presence expected at the...

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2021/01/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel and Executive Producer Salma Patel - The family of the late alleged drug king pin Yaganathan Pillay - commonly known as Teddy Mafia - from Shallcross, south of Durban, say he deserves a funeral fit for a king despite what people say about him being a notorious criminal. The funeral will take place at the family home on Tauras Street, from 10 o' clock this morning. Thereafter, Pillay will be buried at the Shallcross Cemetery - with only 50 people allowed at the

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3:11

#PODCAST: COVID19 claims the life of another revered...

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2021/01/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Community and anti-crime activist Rivaaj Ramdass has been cremated last night. Ramdass died from a massive heart attack related to a COVID19 complication. The 45 year old played an important role in the unbanning of the "Azaan" or Islamic call to prayer, at Isipingo Beach in Durban. His elderly father, Satish Ramdass, says Rivaaj was a champion for the underdog as he was banned from university while fighting for the rights of impoverished

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2:27

#PODCAST:Durban hospital introduces out-patient...

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2021/01/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The second wave of the COVID19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on health care facilities in the country, and the Ahmed Al Kadi Hospital (AAKH) in Durban is one of them. The facility has resorted to setting up a Covid Reception & Receiving Facility. Humanitarian organisation Muslims for humanity assisted in the set up which took a mere 8 hours and was fully functional on the 1st of this month, relieving much of the stress on the facility. Hospital manager, Ebrahim

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3:47

#PODCAST: The NFP stands behind health experts,...

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2021/01/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo -As calls mount for the use of a drug called Ivermectin to be used in the treatment of COVID19, political parties have now got involved. The National Freedom Party or NFP have written to the National Department of Health and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority - SAHPRA - to hold a discussion over the effectiveness of the drug in a bid to stop the fast rising COVID19 deaths. SAHPRA says that Ivermectin is not indicated nor approved by the

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2:45

#PODCAST: Pietermaritzburg community saddened...

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2021/01/06

By Newbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The medical fraternity and the Pietermaritzburg community has been hit with a huge loss following the passing of 78-year-old Family Physician, Professor Mohammed Hoosen Cassimjee. Also known as "Lee", Cassimjee passed away earlier this week due to Covid-19 complications. Among his many contributions, during KwaZulu-Natal's Seven-Day War at Edenvale Valley - he provided medical treatment and support to activists together with their families. Remembering him for

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4:00

#PODCAST: Teddy Mafia's funeral expected to attract...

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2021/01/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Large crowds of mourners are expected to attend the funeral service of the late alleged drug King pin Yaganathan Pillay, commonly known as Mafia Teddy from Shallcross, South of Durban tomorrow, which is causing concern that it could become a COVID19 super spreader event. Pillay's daughter, Navechnie Chunder, says the funeral will take place at the family home on Tauras Street, from 10am before the body leaves to the Clare Estate crematorium. 62 year old Pillay

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3:28

#PODCAST: When will South Africa receive a #COVID19...

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2021/01/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the country eagerly awaits positive news as to when the Covid-19 vaccine would reach our shores, the Health Department's Deputy Director General, Dr Anban Pillay told Newsbreak that South Africa is on track with other first world country's in receiving the vaccine fairly. Dr Pillay says that the plan to vaccinate 10 percent of the population would see front line workers being offered the vaccination first. However, he emphasises that although securing a

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2:50

#PODCAST Covishield CAN work against new strain of...

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2021/01/05

Creators of the Oxford vaccine have asserted most coronavirus antidotes developed so far would hold up against new strains of the disease that have now emerged. The assurance came as Britain said it was "incredibly worried" a mutant found in South Africa was a bigger threat than the highly-contagious UK variant. Rana Senn reports..

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3:59

#PODCAST #Ivermectin - why is SA government NOT...

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2021/01/05

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Doctors and healthcare workers are lobbying for the use of the drug Ivermectin to treat and prevent the Coronavirus as infections and deaths spike. Specialist infectious disease physician at the Lenmed Shifaa Hospital, Dr Farida Amod, says while the vaccine is being procured and rolled out, Ivermectin can help to reduce the number of infections and deaths in the short term.....

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5:12

#PODCAST More graves prepared as #Covid19 #deaths...

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2021/01/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Burial societies and undertakers in Durban are preparing more gravesites to bury the dead due to the current spike in Covid-19 deaths. That's according to Ahmed Paruk whose the Vice Chairperson of the Undertakers Forum. He says that Coronavirus-related deaths have spiked across all sectors and all religious groups. The alarm was raised after a video showing freshly dug graves and newer sites being prepared at the Hilaal Cemetary at Overport in Durban went

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2:39

#PODCAST My Father was a good loving person - Teddy...

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2021/01/05

Navechnie Chunder who is the daughter of late alleged Durban kingpin - Yaganathan Pillay, commonly known as Teddy Mafia has denied that her father was a drug lord. Pillay was shot dead by unknown suspects at his home in Shallcross. Chunder says although there were negative reports about Pillay, he was a good example to the community. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports.......

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#PODCAST Award winning author Fiona Khan pens...

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2021/01/05

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A gut-wrenching poem written by award winning author, poetess and lecturer, Fiona Khan, has captured the attention of many on social media. Khan who has lost so many relatives and friends to COVID19 complications, says expressing one's feelings through poetry or prose during this trying time is a form of therapy......

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2:57

#PODCAST Durban Malls come under fire for not...

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2021/01/05

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Some malls in Durban have come under fire for not following the COVID19 protocols and regulations in lockdown level 3. Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature and DA Councillor, Haniff Hoosen, says he visited the Chatsworth Centre recently and was appalled at the huge crowds at the centre, some without masks and no sanitization......

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2:20

#PODCAST SA expedites the #coronavirus #vaccine...

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2021/01/04

Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize says they are expediting the delivery of a coronavirus vaccine in South Africa. He says structures have been set up to speed up the rollout of the vaccine. He was addressing an online media conference amid calls for government to rapidly make a vaccine available. Frontline health workers, essential workers and the most vulnerable are to receive the vaccine first. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports

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2:46

#PODCAST #India to kick off biggest vaccine drive as...

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2021/01/04

India has authorized the emergency use of two coronavirus vaccines developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, and by local firm - Bharat Biotech. Nearly 100-thousand trained health workers will soon start giving the shots to 300 million people in the first installment of the world's biggest innoculation drive. Rana Senn reports...

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1:45

#PODCAST R61 million rand gold bar bust at OR Tambo...

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2021/01/04

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Three people are to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court this morning after gold weighing 73.5 kilograms, valued at 61-million-rand was found in their hand luggage at the OR Tambo International Airport. The trio had just flown into South Africa from Madagascar and were en route to Dubai via Ethiopia. The gold bars and some foreign currency were discovered after a security scanner identified irregular images and their hand luggage was inspected

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3:25

#PODCAST Religious organisation urges devotees to...

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2021/01/04

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Religious organisation, The South African Hindu Maha Sabha, is urging temple bodies and affiliates to adhere to the level 3 lockdown regulations by keeping places of worship closed. Sabha President, Ashwin Trikamjee says devotees and worshippers MUST avoid crowds in large gatherings and pray at home as much as possible.....

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