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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: We explore how the "ShopESpot" e-commerce...

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2020/09/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With many businesses finding themselves in financially difficulty due to COVID-19, doing business online has taken off. From working from home to online meetings, the world wide web is being used to boost the hard hit economy. One of the ways of of doing some comes in the form of "ShopESpot", which offers a South African e-commerce solution for local businesses. Chief Sales and Marketing Director, Lisa Sukdev, explains how businesses can utilise "ShopESpot" to

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2:44

#PODCAST: WWF say positive strides are being made to...

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2020/09/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The race against time to preserve the black rhino population is showing positive signs with the birth of at least 13 calves across South Africa and Malawi in 2020. The Black Rhino Range Expansion Project by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) began almost 20 years ago in an effort to keep them safe from the clutches of poachers. According to the WWF, there are about 5,500 black rhinos in the wild, up from less than 2,500 around 25 years ago. In November 2019,

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1:45

#PODCAST: Phoenix Crisis Centre and the Phoenix...

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2020/09/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Phoenix Crisis Centre and the Phoenix Religious Leaders Forum will host a joint Heritage Day event today. The event, which is aimed at promoting unity in diversity, will see individuals from different faiths and races come together to celebrate multiculturalism. Chairperson of both organizations, Moulana Mohammed Tariq says the free event will showcase how different cultures can learn from each other, respect and live in harmony...

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3:13

#PODCAST: IEC "confident" of hosting a safe...

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2020/09/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says they've have had enough time to analyse the space of COVID-19 - in order to have a safe by-election in November. 96 wards in 56 municipalities across the country will vote for local councilors on November the 11th. In eThekwini Wards 32, 36, 81 and 84 will go to polls. This follows The IEC approaching the Electoral Court to get an extension of all by-elections due to the lockdown. Acting Deputy Chief

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3:38

#PODCAST: "Highly probable that SA will have a second...

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2020/09/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreparshad - It is very probable that South Africa will have a second wave of COVID-19 infections. That's according to CEO of Medical Expert Consulting Group Prof. Terence Komal. This follows the second wave of the pandemic sweeping across Europe. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions for England, after the UK started seeing a daily infection rate of over 4,000. Meanwhile, Belgium, Italy and India have also seen a spike

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3:43

#PODCAST: ACM to host a beach demonstration against...

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2020/09/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The community is urged to join in and wave their placards during the "Rage Against Corruption" beach demonstration this Saturday at Durban's North Beach Amphitheatre. The demonstration is aimed at tackling corruption at government level - especially when it comes to COVID-19 funding. Speaking to Newsbreak, Deputy Chairperson for the Active Citizens Movement, Yashica Padia, says enough is enough and corruption in the country must end now...

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3:27

#PODCAST: Helping over 60,000 orphans over the years,...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa has more than 3-million orphans with over 600-thousand of them being children from vulnerable homes. This is according to Local Humanitarian Organisation called ‘Islamic Relief'. They have been actively involved in pairing orphaned children with donors who in-tern help financially until the child becomes an adult. The one-to-one orphan program begun 15 years ago where over 60-thousand orphans have been helped in the process. CEO of Islamic Relief

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2:50

#PODCAST: Krish Govender talks up his newly-released...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Following the success of his first book, author Krish Govender has released a follow up novel titled "Losing My Family". A sequel of sorts, Govender's second book is an original tale that tackles strong themes such as apartheid and women's rights. Set in 1963, the book tells the story of the mother of a Durban entrepreneur, who fights for the democratic rights of South Africans. Apart from being a author, Govender is also a successful entrepreneur and an

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2:46

#PODCAST: The new "Phepa uFunde Campaign" hopes to...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoose Ebrahim - In a bid to help mitigate the challenges brought about by COVID-19 at schools, a new initiative dubbed the "Phepa uFunde Campaign" has launched. Funded by the Solidarity Fund and the Zenex Foundation, the campaign enables educators and school leaders to share innovative solutions to COVID-19 challenges. Spokesperson Professor Mary Metcalfe says the campaign will run episodically and will include a website and a social media campaign on Facebook. It also includes

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2:46

#PODCAST: Durban's King Shaka International Airport...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Strict step-by-step regulations will be enforced at Durban's King Shaka International Airport as the country re-opens its international borders on the 1st October under Lockdown Alert Level One. KwaZulu-Natal's economy relies heavily on both the domestic and international tourism sector. The airports Senior Cooperate Affairs Manager, Collin Naidoo, says building-up passenger confidence remains a key focus and ensuring health safety for all travellers...

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2:55

#PODCAST: National Department of Health reassure...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The national department of health is reassuring citizens that its COVID-19 app does not infringe on their privacy. This after several social media users claimed that the app was a way for the government to track and access their personal information. President Cyril Ramphosa and Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize have urged all South Africans to download and make use of the app to help keep aware of COVID-19 cases that they could potentially be exposed to. Head of

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3:04

#PODCAST: eThekwini Cluster CPF say a car guard...

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2020/09/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Women living in fear due to crime should not be a reality in South Africa. These are the sentiments of eThekwini Cluster Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairperson, Imtiaz Sayed, after a woman reported that her family were being watched by suspicious men at North Beach, in Durban. Adding to this, car theft seems to be on the increase in the area, since the easing of lockdown regulations. Sayed says together with other role players, a car guard programme is in

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3:23

#PODCAST:KZN health MEC denies evicting dozens of...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Keeping with a story Newsbreak earlier brought to you, KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu says assessments are underway at several health-care facilities when it comes to health-care workers accommodation. This after reports of dozens of nurses having been served with eviction notices and told to vacate their rooms at Wentworth Hospital, south of Durban, by October the 1st. This allegedly in order to make way for Cuban-trained doctors

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2:47

#PODCAST: Manhunt underway for run-away truck driver...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for the driver of a tipper-truck that fled the scene of a horrific crash between a tanker and minibus taxi which claimed 13 lives on the R33 near Wartburg in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands this morning. KZN police spokesperson colonel Thembeka Mbhele says police are investigating thirteen cases of culpable homicide. Four vehicles in total were involved in the incident while the tanker was carrying diesel and petrol in separate

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3:09

#PODCAST: South African Alcohol Policy Alliance...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) says the country has an unhealthy relationship with alcohol - which is evident is the influx of related trauma cases flooding hospitals. SAAPA director Maurice Smithers says alcohol advertising plays a key role in promoting its consumption. In 2017, a South African Medical Research Council study found that 78% of adolescents who reported drinking, indicated that they were exposed to alcohol advertising

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2:32

#PODCAST: Local security compay warn of criminals,...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Members of the public - who are staying at home during lockdown - have been urged to be extra vigilant, with criminals targeting unsuspecting victims during the day. These are the sentiments of spokesperson for local security company - PT Tactical - Dhevan Govindsamy, after a woman was stabbed during a house robbery at Isipingo, south of Durban. Govindsamy says people need to be on high alert to avoid falling prey to criminal activities...

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#PODCAST: We look back at the big results from...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran and Taliesha Naidoo - This season's Premier League campaign looks to be one of the most competitive in years, with a number of teams strengthening their ranks to compete with the likes of Liverpool and Man City. But with just two match days played, it seems as if teams will need to bed in their new talent - before they can compete effectively. Meanwhile, the transfer window closes on Monday. Analyst Tiny Kisten joins us on this morning's Gameplan...

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#PODCAST: Scientific study of indigenous South...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The first-ever study to scientifically examine South African indigenous plants for treatment against the coronavirus is being conducted by two leading tertiary institutions in Durban. Experts from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the Durban University of Technology have joined forces to tackle COVID-19 through "Medicinal Plant Research". These plants that are commonly used as traditional medicine for fighting the flu, the common cold and other

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2:54

#PODCAST: Dozens of Durban nurses informed to vacate...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Dozens of nurses have been served with eviction notices and told to vacate their rooms by October the 1st - in order to make way for Cuban-trained doctors. Now, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling for KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu to explain the evictions. The nurses are being accommodated at Wentworth Hospital, south of Durban. DA KZN Spokesperson for Health, Dr Rishigen Viranna, says the evictions are unacceptable, especially with the

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3:05

#PODCAST: The 1860 Heritage Centre join forces with...

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2020/09/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The 1860 Heritage Centre have joined forces with the Aryan Benevolent Home, hoping to raise much-needed funds to help educate the children housed at ABH Chatsworth. Starting this Heritage Day, a virtual auction will be held, with three pieces of stunning artwork on the auction block. The auction will run until the end of October, providing ample time for the initiative to meet its targets. The aim is to raise R300,000, to meet the cost of books, teacher's

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