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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: 74 year old women hit on the head with a...

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2020/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A local security company that services the northern suburbs of KwaZulu-Natal says crimes such as robberies, hijacking and petty theft are on the rise ahead of this festive season. This morning, a 74 year old woman was hit on the head with a butt of a gun and robbed of her belongings. Spokesperson for the company, Dhevan Govindasamy, says people need to be extra cautious of their surroundings as the festive season is an ideal time for criminals to pounce on

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3:11

#PODCAST: President Ramaphosa expected to address the...

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2020/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa will tonight address the nation. The announcement is expected to be focused on developments in relation to the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The health ministry last week announced that we are in the midst of a 2nd wave of COVID19, with daily cases surging past 7-thousand yesterday. Speculation is rife that restrictions of inter-provincial travel, alcohol and beaches will all be top of the agenda. Durban based general

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3:31

#PODCAST Large gatherings are #coronavirus...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa is experiencing its second wave of COVID-19 infections. More than 7900 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the country to more than 860 000. Dr Shabier Omar, from the Islamic medical association explains how the second wave of infections can be attributed to non-compliance and large gatherings, which are suspected to be virus super-spreaders......

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#PODCAST RK Khans Hospital is NOT closed due to...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Social media posts of the closure of RK Khan Hospital at Chatsworth, south of Durban, have been dismissed as fake news. The post of the closure due to a COVID-19 outbreak has caused widespread panic in the community over the weekend. According to the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department - while twenty-three staff members at the hospital have tested positive - the medical facility is open and still rendering healthcare services. Department spokesperson Ntokozo Maphisa

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2:39

#PODCAST SA Golfing great Papwa Sewgolum immortalised...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producers - The inclusion of men and women from previously disadvantage communities in sport has been brought to the forefront in a book written about one of the greatest South African golfers of colour - Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum. Out of the Rough, Papwa, A Player Denied, written by historian and author Selvan Naidoo tells the story of a man who was recognised in South Africa after he won international tournaments. Sewgolum's son, Rajen, remembers how his father was further denied

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3:29

#PODCAST Education Dept to appeal parts of the...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Basic Education Department plans to appeal parts of a judgment setting aside the decision to rewrite two leaked matric exam papers. It says it will not push for the rewrite because of time constraints. On Friday the Pretoria High Court has ruled that the decision by Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, to force matrics to rewrite the leaked national maths paper two and the physical science paper two, is irregular and unlawful. Motshekga and the

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3:18

#PODCAST Durban academic Prof Kriben Pillay dies at...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Acclaimed academic, award-winning writer, theatre performer, poet and spiritualist Professor Kriben Pillay has died. The 62-year-old passed away yesterday morning after a brief illness. Tributes on social media have described Professor Pillay as an exceptional scholar, outstanding storyteller and a man with a razor sharp mind. Dr Satchu Annamalai, who shared a 40 year friendship with Pillay, says his death is a huge loss to the world of theatre and

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3:15

#PODCAST #1860LegacyProject SA can learn social...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo -Have you ever been to a family reunion and heard nostalgic stories of the old Clairwood, south of Durban? Maybe a story of how your parents went to a jazz concert to the popular Moon Hotel or the wedding of your grandparents at the iconic Clairwood Shri Shiva Subrahmanyar Temple on Sirdar road. Author and historian Dr. Juggie Pather has penned such memories in his book, Clairwood: The Untold Story. First established, just more than 135 years ago during a

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2:38

#PODCAST RK Khans Hospital is open - hospital board...

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2020/12/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Chairperson of the RK Khan Hospital Board, Cyril Pillay has made an appeal to residents to stop broadcasting fake news.........

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#PODCAST - Residents of #Wentworth want answers to...

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2020/12/13

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh HareepershadFear gripping a community- like a ticking time bomb. The residents of #Wentworth south Durban still reeling from the after-math of an explosion near their homes. And now they want answers. #NewsbreakTalk finds out when find out when and if their demands will be met.

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#PODCAST - Are we able to balance lives against...

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2020/12/13

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter Taresh Harreepershad and Producer Rachel Vadi.Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says that South Africa has entered a secondwave of COVID-19 infections. KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng are identified as the provinces that are driving the second wave of the pandemic in the country. Are we as a nation able to balance lives against livelihoods. KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Affairs, Ravi Pillay speaks to #Newsbreak on the launch

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#PODCAST - #Verulam film makes the #bigscreen

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2020/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - A young Digital Marketer from Verulam, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast has teamed up with a group of amateur film professionals - with the aim of getting more local talent on the silver screen. Valen Govender and his "Cerebos" team have produced a short film for the 48 Hour Film Project to showcase their talent and the talent within Verulam. The team consists of various creative minds from in and around Durban.

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3:41

#PODCAST - #Engen given #7days to respond to...

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2020/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreepershad The communities of Wentworth and surrounding areas have given the Engen Oil Refinery seven days to respond to their demands. They handed a memorandum to senior management at the oil refinery. This follows last weeks explosion at the factory. At least 7 people were injured due to the fire. The community is demanding better accountability from Engen- this includes financial compensation for damages and better transparency of the investigation into the

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2:33

#PODCAST - Clean-up for #N12 #deathbend

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2020/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi The notorious "death bend" on the N12 near Lenasia, south of Johannesburg comes under the spotlight once again this weekend following a spike in the number of rock-throwing incidents recently. The clean-up operations - planned by local residents and community crime fighting social medium groups - aims to rid the side-ways of the highway of rocks and other debris that could be possible used to ambush unsuspecting drivers on the N12. Khalil Mohamed, co-ordinator of

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2:53

#PODCAST: New "Premium Long-Stay Visa" gives South...

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2020/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Ever wondered what it would be like to live and work on the island nation of Mauritius - on a long-term basis? Well this might become a reality for interested South Africans, after the Mauritian government announced it's new "Premium Long-Stay Visa" programme. Locals may enter the island on a tourist visa and apply for the "Premium Long-Stay Visa" once they are there. Holders will then be able to stay in Mauritius for a period of 180 days. The opportunity also

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3:38

#PODCAST: The United States records over 3,000 deaths...

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2020/12/11

While our own COVID numbers continue to soar, the situation is even more dire in the United States. The US recorded over 3,000 deaths from Coronavirus on Wednesday - a new record - as the country's Centres for Disease Control forecasts that the national death toll could increase by up to 70,000 by January 2nd. This as an independent panel of the "Food and Drug Administration" meets to vote on whether to recommend approval for emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine. This vaccine has

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#PODCAST: Angry residents and activists march to the...

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2020/12/11

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Tashlan Naidoo - Frustrated residents and environmentalists from Wentworth and surrounding areas in the south Durban basin will soon march to the Engen oil refinery to meet with senior management and hand over a memorandum of demands following last week's massive explosion. In the aftermath of the blast, many resident's homes were damaged and burnt, with an 11-year-old girl even suffering burn wounds. These residents are now calling for financial and

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#PODCAST: The stage is set for #uShaka's popular...

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2020/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The strong bond between humans and dolphins has been documented and spoken about for thousands of years. These lovable sea dwellers have featured in cave drawings, while literature about this unique relationship dates back to the time of Greek philosopher, Aristotle. With this in mind, the team at uShaka Marine World in Durban are set to continue this 14-year old tradition, this weekend - with the ever popular musical concert, "Dolphins by Starlight". Compling

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#PODCAST: Are you a budding creative entrepreneur?...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Applications are now open for the Global Young Innovators Programme, offered to 60 of the best and brightest young innovators and entrepreneurs in South Africa and the UK. The aim is to tackle five of the world's biggest challenges together. The programme is for 18 to 30-year-old individuals with bright, early-stage ideas and/or founders of early start-ups. Managing Director for Advance International, Eva Shaw...

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#PODCAST: How does patriarchy and education of youth...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The engrained patriarchal system within our society needs to be undone, with a special focus placed on child education in order to curb gender based violence. That is the view of Professor Mariam Seedat Khan from the clinical sociology department at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Today marks the end of the 16 days of no violence against women and children, as well at international human rights day. Prof Seedat Khan says instilling quality family values and

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