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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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2:24

#PODCAST Ex-Crime Intelligence Boss Richard Mdluli...

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2020/09/29

The High Court in Johannesburg has sentenced former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and co-accused Mthembeni Mthunzi to five years imprisonment. The case relates to the 1999 murder of Oupa Ramogibe who allegedly had an affair with Mdluli's customary wife - Tshidi Buthelezi. For the latest - our SABC News reporter Sashin Naidoo summarizes the court proceedings today...

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2:19

#PODCAST Unemployment rate declines to 23.3% - fewer...

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2020/09/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Two-point-two-million jobs have been lost countrywide in the second quarter. That's according to Statistics South Africa. The unemployment rate has declined to 23-point-three per cent from 30-point-one per cent in the first quarter. There were four-point-two-million people unemployed in the second quarter, compared with seven-point-one-million unemployed people in the first quarter. Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jamine, says people who

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3:10

#PODCAST ESKOM workers demand better wages and no...

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2020/09/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Power utility Eskom says CCMA hearings are underway to address workers' demands calling for labour brokers to be removed. Employees who have been temporarily employed through labour brokers are protesting at service stations at Mpumalanga. Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha, says issues pertaining to salaries are also being addressed...

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#PODCAST Cape Town activist and founder of District...

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2020/09/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Funeral proceedings have begun at the family home of Cape Town struggle stalwart, businessman and community activist Dr. Anwah Nagia who has died due to COVID-19 complications. Reports suggest that Nagia contracted the virus in hospital. The 62-year-old was actively involved in several humanitarian projects, fighting for the oppressed in society. Dr. Nagia served as chair of the District Six Beneficiary and Redevelopment Trust. He was also the founder of the

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2:48

#PODCAST: New Umrah app by the Kingdom of Saudi...

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2020/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have launched a mobile app to help facilitate pilgrims and increase competition among marketing companies to enhance the Umrah experience people around the globe. "Umrah" is an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, that can be undertaken at any time of the year. It also aims to enforce health standards during the coronavirus pandemic and will make it easier for pilgrims to book transport, accommodation and recreation whilst they are on the

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3:34

#PODCAST: Alarming stats show that only 1% of all...

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2020/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Non-profit organisation against human trafficking - "A21" say statistics currently show that only 1% of all human trafficking victims are ever rescued. They also say that South Africa has become a prime destination for international human trafficking syndicates to operate. A21 Director Katie Modrau has lauded the weekend's arrest of five alleged traffickers in the North West province - where 11 women were rescued. Modrau says that the most common tactic used by

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2:16

#PODCAST: Mpumalanga ANC PEC member accused of the...

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2020/09/29

A member of the ANC Provincial Executive Committee and his stepson appeared at the Nelspruit Regional Court in Mpumalanga, facing charges of rape. It is alleged that the two suspects raped two eight year-old girls who are biological daughters of the ANC executive member. SABC Reporter, Mthobisi Mkhaliphi was in court and filed this report...

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1:36

#PODCAST: The shooting of a 53-year-old from Creslen...

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2020/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community of Creslen Road, in Phoenix, north of Durban, have expressed concern over the escalating rate of crime after a 53-year-old man was shot. Operational Manager for the Medical Division of KZN VIP - Anneline Hansraj says the critically injured man had to be airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment. Hansraj describes the scene of the incident as "chaotic" with community members scrambling to try and assist the man...

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3:08

#PODCAST:As we mark World Rabies Day - we catch up...

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2020/09/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As today marks World Rabies Day - pet owners are urged to ensure that their animals are vaccinated and kept safe from the killer virus. There have been five human deaths in the KwaZulu-Natal province from rabies in the past few months. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) an estimated 55 000 human deaths occur worldwide per year due to canine rabies, accounting for 1 death and 300 exposures every 15 minutes. Almost all human fatalities occur in

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2:48

#PODCAST: 10 mobile health clinics introduced at...

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2020/09/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 at institutions of higher education in South Africa are underway. A new policy framework developed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) now compels higher education institutions to take the virus and many others more seriously, with the introduction of 10 mobile health clinics at disadvantaged institutions. Dr Ramneek Ahluwalia, CEO of Higher Health - an agency focused on addressing a range of health

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth-based medical student turned...

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2020/09/28

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A 27-year-old has been recognised for his work in fighting crime in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Since completing his studies at the Anhui Medical University in China, Tyronne Naidoo has been praised for his outstanding work - not just during COVID-19 pandemic, but for the last two years. Naidoo says he is spurred on to volunteer his time in crime fighting because of the number of patients he sees being victims of crime. Speaking to Newsbreak, Tyronne also

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2:38

#PODCAST: Tributes continue for legendary musician...

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2020/09/28

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Taliesha Naidoo - With over 40,000 chart-busters in 56 years, India's "singing moon" S. P. Balasubrahmanyam lost his battle to coronavirus last weekend. And as a 21-gun-salute rattled in the skies, the nation of 1.3 billion people grieved the loss of a musical titan, who brought southern melodies to the lips of every Indian. Cultural expert - Dr Raj Govender says the world should celebrate the legacy of S.P. Balasubramaniam, a man who used his

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#PODCAST: KZN Education rubbish "fake" claims that...

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2020/09/28

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A circular claiming to lift the restrictions that allow religious organizations to use of school premises for their activities, has been deemed "fake news" by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. The circular, written on an official letterhead and addressed to education officials, claims the department lifted the restriction of using the school premises in the community with immediate effect. Spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi says to open schools up for use by

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#PODCAST - #Openlines : Give your views a voice

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2020/09/27

By Newsbreak Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad Newsbreak Talk opens up the lines - from Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula Zimbabwe flight scandal to remembering S P Balasubramaniam, give your views a voice

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#PODCAST - Could South Africa see a second wave of...

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2020/09/26

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Hareepershad The World Health Organisation has expressed concern following a six-percent increase in COVID-19 cases in South Africa in the past seven days, despite a two-percent decrease in the number of infections on the African continent. South Africa is one of 16 countries that have shown an increase. The South African authorities earlier warned that the country could see a devastating resurgence of COVID-19 if all the protocols are not observed as the country

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#PODCAST - A legend, a revolutionary: the world of...

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2020/09/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiMuch loved, legendary Indian playback singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam has passed away at a private hospital in India at the age of 74. . According to an official release from the MGM Healthcare Hospital SPB was admitted on August 5th and was placed on life support measures since August 14th for severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Following treatment, he tested negative for COVID-19 on September 4th. The release goes on to say that this morning, his condition deteriorated

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#PODCAST-No afternoon traffic disruptions...

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2020/09/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiPolice have prevented members of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association in KwaZulu-Natal from entering ANC offices in Durban. A group of disgruntled MKMVA members are demanding to engage with ANC leaders, calling for support from the current government. eThekwini Metro Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewparsadh says he expects no traffic disruptions this afternoon

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2:35

#PODCAST: Durban Metro Police provide an update on...

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2020/09/25

By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel, Matthew Veeran and Taliesha Naidoo - With Heritage Day behind us and a long weekend ahead, members of the public are likely to be out and about with the easing of lockdown regulations. While some are abiding by the regulations and rules of the road, it seems as though various others have not. Newsbreak spoke to Metro Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewparsadh to find out how Heritage Day went and also what we can expect for the rest of the

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2:46

#PODCAST: Competition Tribunal of South Africa...

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2020/09/25

The Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved the acquisition of Edcon's Jet stores by the The Foschini Group. This after Edcon filed for bankruptcy protection in April after losing R2 billion during the lockdown. Last month the Foschini Group concluded an offer to purchase Jet from Edcon for a cash purchase consideration of R480 million. However, the Competition Tribunal halted proceeding with an investigation into into the merger to ensure The Foschini Group did not have unfair advantage

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#PODCAST: South African reaction as Indian police...

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2020/09/25

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Federal police have summoned three top Bollywood actors for questioning in a suspected drug racket linked to a young movie star's abrupt demise. The case has divided opinion, as some say the action was timely - while others believed it has been scripted to influence upcoming elections in an Indian state. Meanwhile, Bollywood expert and presenter of the Bollywood Billboard on Lotus FM, Varshan Sookhun weighs in on South African's opinion to the India drug

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