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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: Political analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi remembers...

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2020/11/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Political analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi says over the years she would see Satish at numerous events, either documenting proceedings or making contacts. Dr. Nadvi says he will be remembered for his humour, energetic nature and his love for people...

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3:28

#PODCAST: Tributes continue for activist Satish...

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2020/11/24

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Tributes have continued for well-known Durban activist Satish Dhupelia, who died from a cardiac arrest, relating to COVID-19 complications on Sunday afternoon. Dhupelia was cremated yesterday afternoon during a ceremony that was broadcast virtually on Facebook. Close friend, colleague and fellow board member of the 1860 Heritage Centre - Nirode Bramdaw says Dhupelia's legacy will live on in all the good work he has done...

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3:13

#PODCAST: Constitutional law expert Professor Pierre...

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2020/11/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says he will issue another summons for Jacob Zuma to appear before the commission. Zondo also says he will approach the Constitutional Court for an order to compel Zuma to answer questions. Law expert Professor Pierre de Vos says if the constitutional court does not grant the order soon, the legal process could drag on for up to two years. Last week Zuma and his

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3:01

#PODCAST: India promised millions of COVID19 vaccines...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak's South Asian Correspondent Rana Sen- The world's largest vaccine-maker has promised millions of doses of the COVID19 for India before summer 2021 - as infections moved towards the 9.5-million mark. But health experts say the real challenges would be over storage, distribution and a possible risk the rich and powerful may try and corner the antidote. From New Delhi, here's Rana Senn with the details

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6:14

#PODCAST: Mahatma Ghandi's great grandson and...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak producer's Rachel Vadi and Tashlan Naidoo - Family members of 66 year old Satish Dhupelia are in isolation - since his COVID-19 related death. Dhupelia suffered from pulmonary fibrosis for many years. Three weeks ago he contracted pneumonia. While in hospital, he picked up a super-bug which led to him contracting Covid-19. He died of a massive heart attack related to the COVID-19 infection. Dhupelia's cremation service will be held virtually this afternoon. Dhupelia's aunt, Ela Gandhi

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2:06

#PODCAST: Losing his battle with pneumonia,...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo, Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - Community activist and great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Satish Dhupelia has sadly passed on. The 66-year-old suffered a major cardiac arrest yesterday afternoon. His sister, Uma Dhupelia-Mesthrie confirmed that Satish was hospitalised for pneumonia and then contracted COVID-19 while on treatment. Dhupelia served as the public relations officer for the Sydenham CPF, he was a Director at the 1860 Heritage Centre and also

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2:26

#PODCAST: Described as selfless and remarkable, the...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Satish Dhupelia has been described as a selfless and dedicated individual who had a remarkable soul. As a community activist, he served on the board and committee of various bodies, including, The Gandhi Trust, the 1860 Legacy Council and also was the PRO of the Sydenham Community Policing Forum. Here's chairperson of the CPF, Manser Akoo - who sent his condolences to the family...

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2:13

#PODCAST: Dr. Loshni Govender previews her upcoming...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - An upcoming series of documentaries is expected to explore the evolutionary nature of the Indian-origin community. The first installment of the documentary titled "Grassroots Entrepreneurship: Perspectives of the Bangladesh Market" will be released in mid-December. Creator and executive director, Dr. Loshni Govender says the documentary will commemorate the authenticity of the South African Indian community and the resilience shown by their forebears...

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3:19

#PODCAST: Reaction as Moody's and Fitch lower SA's...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Rating agencies Moody's and Fitch have lowered South Africa's sovereign rating further into junk status. Both agencies cited a weakening fiscal position, rising government debt and the economic impact of the Coronavirus. Moody's noted that while government has effected many financial reforms, including its fight against corruption, the country's labour market remains rigid. Economist Lavan Gopaul explains the long term effect of the downgrades on the South African

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4:36

#PODCAST: This week's #1860 focus looks back at the...

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2020/11/23

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The legend of Hazrath Badsha Peer has lived in the hearts and lives of the descendants of the 1860 Indian Indentured Labourers - with many attributing a sainthood to the colonial slave. Today, many stories are told of this great man - who has touched the lives of millions of people. To this day, hundreds of followers gather annually at the site of his tomb in Durban to celebrate the religious festival of Hazrath Badsha Peer. Today's 1860 feature looks at the story

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53:18

#PODCAST - 160 years later, how respected is the...

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2020/11/22

By Newsbreak Presenter and Producer, Rachel Vadi #NewsbreakTalk speaks to SA Hindu Dharma Sabha Presdient, Ram Maharaj, who has lodged at least twn cases around the intolerance of Diwali with the Human Rights Commission. Then, President of SA Hindu Maha Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee weighs in on the debate. And finally we speak to Prof David Luka Mosoma- Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities

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54:51

#PODCAST - #Section189 unpacked

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2020/11/21

By Newsbreak Presenter and Producer, Taresh Harreepershad On #NewsbreakTalk we discuss the impact of #Section189 on the lives of people, and the future of the media industry

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3:26

#PODCAST Hindu religious body lodges 10 complaints of...

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2020/11/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Hindu Dharma Sabha has lodged about 10 complaints at the South African Human Rights Commission over alleged hate speech about the Hindu festival of Diwali. This follows several rants posted on social media- that have been turned and defamatory and inciteful. In one incident in Gauteng a video emerged, showing a group of people telling those celebrating to go back to India. President of the Sabha Ram Maharaj says they are calling for

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2:51

#PODCAST - Man shot dead in an alleged #rockthrowing...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi A man has died after allegedly being shot in the head - when he attempted to run away from a rock-throwing incident on the N12 freeway along Lenasia, south of Johannesburg last night. According to Director of local security company, Lethal Force Security, Shahim Ismail, the man was travelling with his wife when a tyre was thrown at their car. He adds that the wife of the deceased man was able to get away and drive to a local police station. Ismail says a search was

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5:35

#PODCAST - Tension erupts at #Brackenfell as #EFF...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi and Taresh Harreepershad EFF members are protesting outside the Brackenfell High School in Cape Town over allegations of racism at the school. Earlier this morning chaos erupted when police fired water cannon and stun grenades at the protestors. It's not clear at this stage what triggered the violence this morning. Protests at the school have been ongoing, following allegations that black students were excluded from what was seemingly a private matric farewell party

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5:37

#PODCAST - #SABC staff embark on nationwide pickets...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Presenter Taresh HarreepershadStaff at the SABC are continuing with lunchtime pickets at offices across the regions- despite the SABC Board saying that it will suspend the Section 189 process for a period of seven days. Yesterday worker union CWU issued a strike notice over the possible retrenchment of 400 staff. Newsbreak speaks to Durban-based SABC journalist Minoshni Pillay

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2:13

#PODCAST: Jacob Zuma's State Capture Commission...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) says that former president Jacob Zuma and his legal team's walk out of the State Capture Commission yesterday, constitutes as a criminal offence and could result in his arrest. This comes after the Comission Char Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo refused Zuma's request for him to recuse himself from hearing his testimony. CASAC Executive Secretary - Lawson Naidoo, says Zuma is under

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3:43

#PODCAST: Indian origin South Africans urged against...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Lobby groups and community activists are urging people of Indian origin NOT to get involved in campaigns that further divide and polarize the nation. Social cohesion Advocate, Dr Raj Govender says it IS important to educate the broader society about the contributions made by the 1860 Indentured Labourers. He goes on to say that getting involved in racially divisive campaigns is the wrong way to address the situation...

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#PODCAST: ADC party leader Visvin Reddy: "many...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Party leader of the African Democratic Change (ADC) - Visvin Reddy, says not all people of Indian origin are financially stable and campaigns based on race could have dire consequences for those who do not have access to the basic necessities...

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2:20

#PODCAST: Delhi-based NGO to host a virtual tribute,...

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2020/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A Delhi-based non-governmental organisation are to host a virtual tribute to the late South African struggle icon Priscilla Jana. Jana passed away on the 10th of October at the age of 76. She was known for representing the likes of former president Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Ahmed Kathrada, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Desmond Tutu and Solomon Mahlangu. Secretary of "Human Rights Defence International" - Rajesh Gogna* says Indian activists, lawyers and

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