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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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3:13

#PODCAST: New COVID-19 restrictions to be...

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2020/12/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With the national state of disaster coming to an end on the 15th of December, speculation is rife that restrictions on the sale of alcohol may be re-introduced, while evening curfews could be amended. Government have from the onset of the COVID-19 lockdown warned against complacency when it comes to social distancing, wearing masks and sanitising. The Health Department says that if infections increase, indicating a second surge, stricter measures may be

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3:01

#PODCAST: Local activist says the arrest of a...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A Chatsworth based anti-drug lobby group believes that the arrest of a notorious drug-dealer in the area is just a drop in the ocean in fighting this scourge. The alleged kingpin and seven suspects will appear at the Durban Magistrates court on Thursday on drug-related charges. This follows the raid on an illegal manufacturing plant worth almost R1.6 million at Hillcrest, west of Durban. Director of the Anti-Drug Forum SA, Sam Pillay, says drug abuse - spikes

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3:02

#PODCAST: 83-year Catholic priest in India accused of...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn - An 83-year Catholic priest accused of waging war against the state, is in the spotlight after a court in Mumbai, India refused him a sipper cup. Suffering from Parkinson's disease, Father Stan Swamy is the oldest person to be jailed for terrorism in India, which promises to snuff out insurgencies with an iron fist. This story compiled by our South Asian Correspondent is voiced by Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran...

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1:42

#PODCAST: Heavy sentences imposed on drug dealer and...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Athlone Magistrate's Court, in the Western Cape, has found 40-year-old Zafar Yusuph guilty of contravening the provision of the drugs trafficking Act. He has been sentenced to a fine of R50 000 or 3 years imprisonment. Yusuph was arrested for drugs worth a total street value of R360 000. In a separate matter, a former attorney, 53-year-old Brian Albertus Baumann has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court at Bellville

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2:34

#PODCAST: SASSA announce that social grant payments...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Social grant payments for December will commence from today for old age pension, tomorrow for disability grants and Wednesday for child support, foster child and care dependency grants. However, grant collection from SASSA pay-points will commence from the 4th of December. SASSA have also sought to clarify that these early payments are not bonuses, but rather a method being used to avoid the festive season rush. SASSA spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Sandy

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3:42

#PODCAST: Attorney Revonia Royyapen Pillay discusses...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Women and children across the country are desperate to get out of a life of domestic abuse, but this is increasingly challenging, especially without the proper legal knowledge. With the "16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children" campaign underway, Newsbreak contacted attorney, Revonia Royyapen Pillay, for step-by-step legal advice that victims of abuse should know about and make use of...

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2:20

#PODCAST: KZN Hawks clamp down on the kingpin behind...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal believe they have arrested the kingpin behind a major drug manufacturing operation in Durban. This follows the uncovering and dismantling of a manufacturing plant at Hillcrest, west of Durban in March this year - where drugs and equipment valued at approximately R1.6 million was found. At the weekend, the Hawks arrested five suspects at Chatsworth and Amanzimtoti, south of Durban, following a lengthy investigation related to the

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2:20

#PODCAST: Lula-Lab look at why "personal branding"...

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2020/12/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - With the prospects available in the job market becoming scarcer by the day, experts believe that personal branding and re-working an approach towards applying for a position, could ultimately lead to a successful appointment. This is according to Lula-Lab CEO, Errol Freeman. His company consists of over 200 job centers nationwide. South Africa's unemployment rate rose to 30.8% in the third quarter of 2020, up from 23.3% in the previous period. Now with scores

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2:47

#PODCAST: Case of murder being investigated following...

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2020/11/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating a case of murder after a 27-year-old woman was found dead at her flat in Durban on Sunday morning. Chairperson of the eThekwini Central Cluster CPF - Imtiaz Syed says the woman was allegedly found bound in cable ties, locked in her bathroom - with multiple facial injuries and bruises. Reports indicate that her husband had called authorities requesting assistance. Syed says says while the possibility of suicide is not ruled out, they are

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3:04

#PODCAST: Local activist Ishtar Lakhani selected as...

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2020/11/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South African human rights activist, Ishtar Lakhani has been listed by the BBC in the 100 most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020. The 35-year-old Lakhani, formerly from Durban and now based in Cape Town, has been involved in coordinating a number of feminist advocacy and social justice campaigns over the years. She is also playing a key role in the "Free the Vaccine" campaign, which aims to make the Covid-19 vaccine affordably

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2:14

#PODCAST: Nigeria mourns the death of over 43 rice...

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2020/11/30

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - More than 43 people have been killed in what the Nigerian President described as an "insane" attack in north-east Nigeria at the weekend. The attackers tied up agricultural labourers working in rice fields and slit their throats near the capital of Borno State. Residents said a total of 70 people are feared dead. While no group claimed responsibility, such massacres have been carried out in the past by Boko Haram or the Islamic State West

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1:44

#PODCAST: Body of popular "Jo's Tavern" businessman...

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2020/11/30

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The body of well-known businessman, Jaipal Moodley has been discovered at his tavern in Cottonlands at Verulam, north of Durban. Moodley was found in the early hours of Saturday morning in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds on his body. KZN police have confirmed that a case of murder is being investigated. They say the motive for the murder is unknown at this stage. Local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa were one of the first respondents to

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56:29

#PODCAST - #160YEARS OF INDIAN WOMEN IN SA MEETS...

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2020/11/29

By Newsbreak Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad and Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi 160 years since the arrival of Indians in South Africa, what level of equality have South African women achieved. Newsbreak Talk speaks to sociologist, Dr Devi Rajab and Gender Activist. Pamela Padayachee, about how far women have progressed since working in the sugarcane fields.

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55:36

#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk discusses COVID-19 amid the...

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2020/11/29

By Newsbreak Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad and Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi#NewsbreakTalk speaks to CEO of the Kwazulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition, Professor Morgan Chetty during the virtual 24th Annual Conference and Expo of the Coalitions Healthcare Institute.

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#PODCAST The SA Reserve Force Council - what's their...

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2020/11/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - South African Reserve Force Council- RFC is on a roadshow to inform and educate people about their role in the new dispensation. The Council was created in 1992. Its aim was to represent officers commanding the reserves of the South African Defence Force (SADF) during the transition to democracy. In 2002, it was given statutory status in the Defence Act. Its duties include being a consultative and advisory body to the Ministry of Defence and Military

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#PODCAST Race for COVID-19 vaccine - will Africa be...

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2020/11/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - As the race to find a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine is gaining momentum worldwide, concern is being raised as to whether Africa will receive the vaccine. CEO of the Kwazulu-Natal Doctors Healthcare Coalition, Professor Morgan Chetty says plans and proposals need to be put into place to ensure that Africa does not lose its chances of receiving the vaccine to the world's super-powers. Professor Chetty says the planned proposal will be the focus of discussion

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1:37

#PODCAST: Home-owners urged to stay alert with...

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2020/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Desperate criminals are on the prowl this December and homes that are unattended to could be targeted. These are the sentiments of spokesperson for local security company, PT Tactical, Dhevan Govindsamy. The security company have also identified ATM robberies and petty-theft as some of the criminal activities on the rise in Durban central and to the north of the city. Govindasamy encourages members of the public to safeguard their homes while away this festive

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3:58

#PODCAST: New data released shows a shocking increase...

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2020/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Food price data over the past three months shows that the average cost of the household food basket has increased by R161,89 - taking the total cost to just over R4,000. These are the findings of non-profit organisation - Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity - which has identified the 44 basic foods which people living in low-income households usually purchase. Programme coordinator Mervyn Abrahams, says hunger has exploded during the lockdown period

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#PODCAST: Sahara Shelter for Women and Children call...

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2020/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Sahara Shelter for Women and Children in Phoenix, north of Durban says more emphasis needs to be placed on readily available treatment facilities and psycho-social interventions for GBV victims. This as South Africa continues to grapple with the scourge of Gender Based Violence. On Wednesday, the annual "16 days of activism for no violence against women and children" campaign got underway. Social worker Analisa Naidoo says they noticed a spike in abuse

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2:30

#PODCAST: Trouble is brewing in the local truck...

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2020/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Foreign truck drivers have threatened to ban South Africans from crossing their borders if they are forced out of their jobs. This comes after foreign drivers were given an ultimatum to vacate their jobs at the beginning of December or face mass disruptions. This was issued by the All Truck Drivers Foundation - a group of local truck drivers advocating for 100% employment of local truck drivers. Over 25 trucks have been torched in the last month as disgruntled

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