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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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2:35

#PODCAST: A beach clean-up has been organised at the...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - With sunny days fast gripping the city of Durban, beaches have become a popular destination for people to wet their feet ands soak up some rays... But litter has been a major concern for residents on the coast. A beach cleanup has been organised at the Glenashley Beach, north of Durban - to kick start beach season. In this week's Greenscene organiser Nicole Bollman explains why clean beaches need to become the new normal...

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#PODCAST: Academics warn that the current education...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Academics have warned that the current education system is giving rise to poverty and unemployment. That's according to the Da Vinci Institute's Executive Dean - Dr Franzél du Plooy-Cilliers. She says that the modern era of education needs a change in the current outdated syllabus, with learners unable to cope with modern day challenges. Dr. du Plooy-Cilliers says that while the world advances in terms of technology, efforts must be made at school level to

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#PODCAST: Gauteng GBV survivor recalls her...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - "Never go back to an abusive relationship!" These are the sentiments of gender-based violence survivor, Kimona Naidoo, from Germiston, in the East Rand region of Gauteng. For nine years, 35-year-old Naidoo faced the harsh reality of being in an abusive marriage - living in fear at the hands of her abuser. Speaking to Newsbreak, in part 2 of her abuse account, Naidoo - who is also the founder of Facebook Page "Women Empowering Women", says she made the brave

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#PODCAST: Justice Project South Africa react to the...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Driving under the influence of alcohol will not decrease, unless its conviction rates increase. That's according to Howard Dembovsky, chairperson of non-profit company, Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). This is in reaction to the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill that is up for public comment - which proposes that the zero-point-zero-five percent blood alcohol limit be changed to zero, among other things. The bill also aims to regulate driving testing

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#PODCAST: This Wentworth father wants answers after...

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2020/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A father from Wentworth in the south Durban basin is still in disbelief after his daughter sustained several burn wounds, while his parent's home was burnt as a result of last weeks Engen oil refinery explosion. Byron Wilson says his 11 year daughter, Kiara, suffered severe burn wounds, for which she stayed in hospital for two days for treatment. Wilson says even though Engen put his parents in temporary accommodation after the explosion, a team of assessors

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3:43

#PODCAST: Reaction as murder suspect Ebrahim Chohan...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - 37-year-old Ebrahim Chohan, boyfriend of 27-year-old murder victim, Sherne' Pillay, has been remanded in custody after his bail application had been postponed to January 5th 2021 at the Durban Magistrates Court. Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, Natasha Kara has confirmed this. Pillay was found dead at her flat in Durban last month. She was allegedly bound in cable ties, locked in her bathroom and sustained multiple facial injuries and

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#PODCAST: Residents and environmentalists join hands...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - By-elections for Ward 66, which include the Wentworth, Merebank and Bluff in the south Durban basin will be contested today. Simultaneously, residents and environmentalists will protest outside the Engen oil refinery, after a massive explosion that rocked the area last Friday. The ward has over the years been marred by poor health and environmental concerns due to the oil refineries and chemical factories in the area. In what was a stronghold for the DA, the

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#PODCAST: DA spokesperson on Community Safety calls...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Victims of Gender Based Violence need improved government support. That's according to Sharon Hoosen, member of the KZN Provincial Legislature and DA Spokesperson on Community Safety. Hoosen says even though more women are speaking out against gender based violence and femicide, the crime stats show that these crimes are on the rise...

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#PODCAST: Hundreds of Merewent residents and...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - Hundreds of people from the Merebank and Wentworth have gathered along Tara Road - to protest against the lack of co-operation between the Engin oil refinery and community members. South Durban Community Environmental Alliance spokesperson, Desmond D'sa was at the scene, he spoke to Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim...

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#PODCAST: Linguistics Professor Rajend Mesthrie talks...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - As we wrap up the "1860 Legacy project" - we focus on LANGUAGE and terms that are unique to the country. These unusual words - like lathaas, hum, girmit and ayo! form part of the rich linguistic tapestry that is so unique to South Africa. Professor Rajend Mesthrie - who has authored more than 20 books - launched "a Dictionary of South African Indian English" in 2010 during the 150th Anniversary of the Arrival of Indentured Labourers. Mesthrie - who is an

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#PODCAST: Lobby group AfriForum slam the Department...

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2020/12/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - AfriForum have slammed the Department of Education, saying they've opted for the "easy way out" when it comes to pupils re-writing the leaked Matric exams. The lobby group joined several other organisations that are heading to court, filing an urgent application to oppose the decision by the department of basic education to have matrics rewrite two exam papers. An interim report by the department has revealed that about 195 learners had viewed the leaked papers

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#PODCAST: The late Dawn Lindberg has been hailed a...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Hailed a champion of the arts industry, the late founder and CEO of the Naledi Awards, Dawn Lindberg's death has been described as a devastating loss especially at a time when the sector is facing such problems relating to COVID19. Lindberg died last night at the age of 75 due to COVID19 related complications. Lindberg and her husband Des, were famous for many hits including 'The Seagull's Name was Nelson' in 1971, which topped the charts for 20 weeks. The

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#PODCAST: GBV survivor, Kimona Naidoo, details her...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Knocked out unconscious for around an hour, waking up to several injuries as the result of a beating to her head and face - for nine years this was the reality of now 35-year-old gender-based violence survivor, Kimona Naidoo from Germiston, in the East Rand region of Gauteng. With the country observing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, Newsbreak spoke to Naidoo, who is also the founder of Facebook Page - Women Empowering Women,

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#PODCAST: Several people injured as massive explosion...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A massive explosion has rocked a chemical plant at Otto Volek Road at Pinetown West of Durban. All services are on scene trying to contain the blaze. Videos on social media show billowing flames fanned by the wind followed by multiple mini explosions. Several people have been injured and are being treated on scene. There have been no casualties reported as yet. An eye-witness, Lee Maharaj, from the Clare Estate Action Committee is urging drivers to avoid

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#PODCAST: Jacob Zuma corruption case postponed until...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political analyst Somadoda Fikeni believes that former president Jacob Zuma's corruption case will go on for a longer period than expected. Fikeni says even if convicted of any crimes Zuma is unlikely to face jail time or sanctions because of his age and health issues. This after the case against the former President and his co-accused, French Arms Manufacturer Thales, had been postponed to the 23rd of February next year. They are facing charges related to

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#PODCAST: Reaction as the UN Drug Agency remove dagga...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Local cannabis activists excited by the news that the United Nations (UN) drug agency voted to remove the plant from the most tightly controlled category of narcotic drugs. This follows the World Health Organisation's recommendation to make research into its medical use easier. There are around 900,000 marijuana farmers in South Africa, and approximately 20 million users. It is also predicted that the South African dagga industry could be worth R27-billion by

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#PODCAST: These matric learners give their thoughts...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The matric class of 2020 have expressed mixed reaction towards their fellow learners who attended 'Rage' festivals around the country which have been deemed "super-spreader events" for COVID-19. This comes after a spike in cases of the virus were tracked back to learners that attended the festival across the country. The Health Department has since called on all those who attended "Rage 2020" events in Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, Ballito in

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#PODCAST: Political commentators warn people "not to...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "The ANC is no longer representing the interests of society, and is rather looking to further the personal agendas of its members". That's the view of political analyst, Xolani Dube, ahead of the much anticipated outcomes of the ANC National Executive Committee meeting. The NEC is said to be discussing the political future of all party leaders who are facing criminal charges. Dube says the public must not get their hopes up with regard to the results of this

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#PODCAST: Two pharmaceutical companies seek...

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2020/12/08

Pfizer and AstraZeneca have sought emergency use approvals for their vaccines in India, while Russia offered to produce 100 million doses of its Covid shots locally. Authorities meanwhile, have begun ramping up storage capacity ahead of the gigantic task of immunizing every Indian against the deadly virus. Rana Sen reports...

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#PODCAST: Investigations underway after a father...

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2020/12/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A six-month-old boy baby has been found dead in his cot - allegedly with a curtain wrapped around his neck at Everest Heights, north of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police have are investigating an inquest into the baby's death. Provincial Spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala...

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