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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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2:33

#PODCAST Gauteng Health Department warn people over...

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2024/02/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The Gauteng Health Department is warning people to stop engaging in "risky" sexual behaviour as this increases the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and HIV infections. Young people are being urged to use protection and exercise caution. Another concern is the number of pregnant women who presented to public health care facilities testing positive for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis. Programme Manager for STI, PrEP and Key Populations

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#PODCAST Road Accident Fund welcome the sentencing of...

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2024/02/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has welcomed the sentencing of three family members for attempting to steal about R31-million from the fund. The trio were sentenced last week at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court for submitting 537 fraudulent claims from 40 road accidents. Tanya Senekal and her husband Jaco Senekal were sentenced to eight years' imprisonment each, of which two years were suspended for five years on condition they were not convicted of fraud

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#PODCAST KZN Childline appeal for assistance after...

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2024/02/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Childline is appealing for donations after its offices at Windermere in Durban were broken into over the weekend. This is the second burglary at the organisation's office for the year. Various items including a fridge, kettle, microwave and office chairs were stolen. The organisation is now calling on the community to donate security cameras and burglar bars to help prevent further break-ins. Childline KZN acting director, Adeshni Naicker

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3:10

#PODCAST School-Days® comment on the growing concern...

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2024/02/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As social media becomes more popular, there is growing concern about how to deal with cyber-bullying and its impact on a learner's academic career. This is according to School-Days® - a rewards programme which assists parents and members of the public provide financial assistance to South African schools. The organisations CEO, Paul Esterhuizen says the emotional and mental effects of cyber-bullying are far reaching, to a point where many learners isolate

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2:34

#PODCAST Loyal Lotus FM listeners share what World...

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2024/02/13

By the Newsbreak team - It's World Radio Day today and we as the Newsbreak team have been reflecting on the power of radio and its vital importance in the current day. Because even while technology advances at an astonishing pace, radio still finds itself relevant and as popular as it's ever been. It isn't a visual medium so it's one of the only forms of information whereby you can be doing something else - like driving for example - and enjoy the news, music or whatever may be on the airwaves at

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2:58

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: A "temporary setback" - what's...

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2024/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Electricity Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has described the current episodes of higher rolling blackouts as a temporary setback that should be resolved in the coming week. Nine units broke down at various Eskom power stations over the weekend due to ramped-up maintenance and boiler tube leaks that saw losses in generation capacity. Eskom says a team of technicians are working around the clock to minimise the current electricity supply constraints with 2 of

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3:16

#PODCAST MSD SA host an engagement today focusing on...

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2024/02/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Multinational Pharmaceutical company, MSD South Africa will today host a roundtable engagement focusing on critical discussions around the management of Triple-negative breast cancer. According to research, Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subgroup of breast cancer lacking hormone receptors which are generally seen in other cancers making it difficult to treat. Head of the Breast Care Centre of Excellence, Professor Carol-Ann Benn says

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3:49

#PODCAST Unemployed doctors march to KZN Health...

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Scores of unemployed medical doctors from KwaZulu-Natal are marching to the Health Department offices in Pietermaritzburg appealing for jobs. According to the South African Medical Association Trade Union (Samatu), there are over 800 qualified medical doctors who have gone through their internships and community service, who are jobless. Last week, Health Minister Doctor Joe Phaahla cited budgetary constraints as the reason for the placement challenges. The

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4:43

#PODCAST ANC in KZN suspend seven councillors in Umzumbe

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has suspended seven ward councillors of Umzumbe local municipality in the south of the province. Provincial Secretary Bheki Mtolo says they suspended the councillors for attending last week's special council sitting where Mlungisi Ndlovu of the IFP was elected as the mayor, ousting ANC's Bongani Nyuswa. The divisions within the councillors started late last year when the ANC suspended and later axed former Speaker, Sibonelo Maphumulo

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#PODCAST KZN police say acts of fraud are prevalent...

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police say acts of fraud are prevalent in the province and fraudsters are arrested on a regular basis. KZN police have opened cases of impersonating a police officer, possession of drugs and fraud against a 38-year-old foreign national who was found in possession of rock cocaine and a fraudulent police identification card on Vause Road, in Musgrave, on Saturday. Police were executing their crime prevention duties when they stopped and searched the

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3:52

#PODCAST UKZN educational leadership expert previews...

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The transition from high school to university can be daunting and unfamiliar for first time students. From choosing a field of study to finding their feet socially amongst peers, university students tend to struggle with making the right decisions. That's according to Professor Phumlani Myende, an associate professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in the discipline of educational leadership, management and policy. As several tertiary institutes across the

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#PODCAST Documentary chronicling the life and times...

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The life and times of Minority Front founder Amichand Rajbansi is set to fill the big screen with the vigour and verve that characterised this colourful politician. Durban film-maker Arish Sirkissoon alongside Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi is currently working on the passion project- titled Bengal Tiger: The Rajbansi Story. Rajbansi founded the MF in 1993- securing representation at both the national assembly and provincial legislature. Rajbansi passed

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#PODCAST Employees of Durban's uShaka Marine World...

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2024/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Some employees of Durban's uShaka Marine World are expected to commence with strike action over wages today. Ndabo Khoza, CEO of uShaka Marine World, says a decision has been made by management to completely close the park today after receiving a 48-hour notice related to the strike action. Khoza says management has been engaging in salary negotiations with the union representing the bargaining unit employees, however a settlement has not made at this stage. He

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4:57

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: #SONA2024 lacked details and...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Economists say President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address did not adequately provide solutions for the current economic challenges facing the country. They argue that plans to address the electricity and logistics crisis have merely been reiterated, while implementation continues to lag. Kim Silberman economics strategist at Matrix Fund Managers says the SONA lacked details....

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#PODCAST Analyst says #SONA2024 packed no punches

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Political analyst say President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address last night packed no punches. This year's SONA comes at a time when the country marks 30 Years of Democracy and the year when the country holds its 7th democratic elections. Amanda Gouws, Professor of Political Science at Stellenbosch University says the SONA did not connect with the people on the ground....

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#PODCAST Minister of Water and Sanitation to meet...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of Phoenix north of Durban are expected to gather in their numbers this Sunday when the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu visits the area to provide an update on the water crisis. Some communities in and around the Phoenix area are without water for up to three months, while others only get a few hours of running water a day. The Minister has previously assured residents that the situation will be resolved by the 15th of February. Sham

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3:46

#PODCAST Capsicum Durban Careers Centre launch a...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban has partnered with a renowned culinary institute to provide a comprehensive information sharing platform focused on career opportunities within the sector. The platform is open to the public and will be focused on culinary careers, especially for international markets. Head of the Capsicum Durban Careers Centre, Jamie Kisten says anyone with a passion for food is welcome...

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#PODCAST New report finds that South Africa's...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's early-stage entrepreneurial activity has declined to below pre-pandemic levels. That's according to the 2023 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor South Africa (GEM SA) report. The report was released by Stellenbosch Business School in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor. It further reveals that fewer people than ever before are considering starting new businesses in the country. Co-author of the report, Natanya Meyer, says the key

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3:19

#PODCAST In a bid to prevent spreading...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - People should check and verify messages circulating on social media before sharing to avoid spreading misinformation as South Africa heads closer to the polls in a few months' time. That's according to mediator in electoral and community conflict - Geoffrey Mamputa. He has just re launched "Tales of Turning" - harnessing research, social media and technology in this crucial election year of South Africa's history. Mamputa explains how misinformation has led to

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 09...

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2024/02/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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