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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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#PODCAST: Seven SA schools selected to showcase their...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Seven South African schools have been selected to showcase their teaching approach, as the inaugural World Education Week gets underway soon. In partnership with the the Jakes Gerwel Fellowship, the first of its kind event aims to accelerate the achievement of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4 - that being "Quality Education". A total of 100 schools from around the globe will participate, each hosting an hour-long online event to an audience of over 1,000

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2:53

#PODCAST: "Wild goose chase" in Westville leads to...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - What started off as a wild goose chase culminated in the arrest of suspects who may have been terrorising Westville and surrounding areas. Asad Patel the Westville CPF Chairperson says what was initially thought to be a home invasion turned out to be a robbery at gunpoint. Patel says now people are being asked to come forward to check if there are any other robbery or cases of thefts that are linked to these suspects arrested today......

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#PODCAST: More international recognition for South...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Local film "Kings of Mulberry Street" has scooped yet another award, this time at the BUFF Film Festival in Malmo, Sweden. The Durban production was named Best Children's Comedy. The film has been a surprising hit overseas and it caught the attention of international judges, due to it's tone and themes. Writer, Director and Producer - Judy Naidoo explains how the recognition helps boost the reach of local content, especially with the film industry taking a

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2:10

#PODCAST: With Europe in the midst of a second...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world sees a resurgence in COVID-19 cases - countries have been forced to introduce stricter lockdown regulations to curb the spread. KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has called on citizens "not to drop their guard" and continue to adhere to government's regulations - to mitigate the risk of a second wave. Countries across Europe have been severely affected by a second spike in cases. Acting Director General at the Department of Health - Dr Anban

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#PODCAST: Amnesty International to end ties with...

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2020/10/02

Amnesty International says it will close down operations in India, accusing the government of targeting human rights groups in the country. The authorities rejected the allegation and say the organization has been bringing in foreign funds illegally which had invited action from the previous administration as well...

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3:12

#PODCAST: AA call for an extension of South African...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Automobile Association (AA) is calling for an extension of the validity of driving licenses from five to ten years - provided that motorists have their eyes tested by registered professionals at least every five years to ensure their vision is good enough to remain safe on the road. Adding to this, the AA believes that current license renewal processes are not working and a restructure of these is needed. Spokesperson for the AA, Layton Beard,

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#PODCAST: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)...

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2020/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has rejected an application by Action SA to register as a political party. According to the IEC, there is a similarity of the party's symbol to that of another party already registered. The new party was launched by former City of Joburg mayor, Herman Mashaba, at the end of last month. Head of the IEC in KwaZulu-Natal - Mawethu Mossery discussed the matter with Newsbreak...

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#PODCAST: As Hypertension numbers in SA rise, we...

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2020/10/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With Hypertension numbers rising at an alarming rate in South Africa, Pharma Dynamics have partnered with the Heart & Stroke Foundation to launch a comprehensive chart - to monitor salt consumption. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends no more than five milligrams or half a teaspoon of salt intake per person per day. But it's often difficult for people to estimate their salt intake and this is where this online chart can be helpful. Spokesperson

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2:53

#PODCAST: "Turquoise Harmony Institute" recognised as...

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2020/10/01

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Local non-governmental organisation "Turquoise Harmony Institute" have been recognised by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as a pioneer in Sustainable Development Goals. The recognition relates to a women empowerment project - first envisaged in 2016 - that helps refugee and migrant women with language and integration lessons. The classes, which run on weekends, teaches these women how to utilise the skills they already posess and also aids them with

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#PODCAST: More reaction to a chaotic and insult-laden...

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2020/10/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - President Donald Trump did not answer questions that were fundamental to the health of the US nation. That's according to Honorary Prof. at the International Relations University of Wits - John Stremlau. He was reacting to the first US Presidential debate between incumbent Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The debate saw Trump stonewall responses on key issues like COVID-19 and systemic racism. Biden himself also threw in a few sarcastic punches as the debate

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#PODCAST: Manhunt underway for a suspect responsible...

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2020/10/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A manhunt is underway for the suspect responsible for the murder of a woman in her thirties and a two-year-old child, believed to be hers, at Mount Royal, north of Durban. According to spokesperson for local security company, KZN VIP, Gareth Naidoo, upon arrival at the scene, the mother and child were found with lacerations to their bodies - resulting in the child being in a serious condition and the woman succumbing to her injuries. Tragically, while being

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#PODCAST: One arrest made after five suspects rob a...

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2020/10/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Authorities have arrested one of five suspects involved in a house robbery at Ashford Place, in Essenwood, Durban. Spokesperson for local security company "PT Tactical" - Dhevan Govindasamy says the suspects had been fleeing the scene upon arrival leading to a shootout when one suspect was shot. Reports also suggest that the vehicle they were travelling in was found after a crash at Berea and Manning Road. For the latest Shanell Daniel spoke to

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1:22

#PODCAST Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Gauteng

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2020/09/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning for a severe thunderstorm over parts of Gauteng this afternoon. Motorists have been cautioned with severe flooding expected to affect low lying areas in the province. Weather forecaster Kgolofelo Mahlangu says lightning and heavy winds is also predicted - which could lead to some damage this evening...

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#PODCAST Man arrested in Richards Bay drug haul...

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2020/09/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have made another breakthrough in the war against drug trade in the province. A 38-year-old man was arrested in Richards Bay, north of Durban on charges of possession of drugs with an estimated street value of 80-thousand rands. Police spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says the suspect was found with twenty-seven packets containing pure heroin powder. Gwala says it is believed that the suspect was involved in distributing the narcotics

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#PODCAST: Community left reeling after the discovery...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - The discovery of the bodies of two women in the bushes at "P Section" in KwaMashu, north of Durban, has rocked the community. According to KwaZulu-Natal police, the women are believed to be in their twenties. The incident follows the brutal discovery of the body of a four-year-old child - Sanelisiwe Mhlongo - in the same area on Friday. Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo got a hold of KwaMashu CPF Spokesperson Lethu Hlatshwayo for the latest...

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#PODCAST: Imam Haron Foundation "disappointed" that...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Imam Haron Foundation say they are disappointed that 51-years after his death, his killers have not been found and prosecuted. Imam Abdullah Haron was killed in detention allegedly at the hands of the then state security branch on the 27th of September 1969. He was born in 1924 at Newlands in Cape Town, where he went on to become a well known freedom fighter, helping to break down racial barriers. Foundation chairperson Cassiem Khan says the ongoing "Black

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#PODCAST: We explore a new docudrama that's calling...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran and Shanell Daniel - A documentary calling into question the ethics behind social media engineering and algorithms, explores the dangerous human impact of social networking with some tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. The docudrama focusses on the exploitation of users for financial gain. It also highlights how users develop an addiction to social media without even knowing it. To discuss this, we are joined on the line by tech expert from

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#PODCAST: 6 arrested in connection with drug-related...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - "Living in a drug-infested area like Chatsworth, is like living in the Wild West, where guns blaze at funerals and innocent lives are lost". These are the sentiments of Chairman of the Chatsworth Anti-Drug Forum, Sam Pillay, ahead of a case expected at the Durban Magistrate's Court today - after six men were arrested in connection with a series of drug-related murders that had spiked in recent months. The group were caught after police raided a house in

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#PODCAST: New details emerge relating to a Cornubia...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A 34-year-old suspect - who had allegedly kidnapped his 12-year-old neighbour at Cornubia in Durban, has now been arrested - this time in Dundee in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. The story made headlines and caused a social media stir when it emerged that the man - who is married with four children - allegedly kidnapped the young girl and was found in Richards Bay. The girl initially denied having sexual relations with the man. But in a new twist, its

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#PODCAST: Jacob Zuma's request for Judge Raymond...

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2020/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A bizarre and desperate attempt to hide the truth is how experts have labelled former President Jacob Zuma's request for Deputy Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo to recuse himself as the chairperson of the state capture commission. On Monday Zuma's legal team penned a four-page letter to Zondo accusing him of having adopted a biased posture towards their client. Zuma believes that Zondo cannot give him a fair hearing in his next appearance which is due in

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