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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 #BackToSchool for teachers - SADTU urges...

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2020/09/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - It's back to school today for teachers who were granted concession to work from home during the nationwide lockdown. Teachers' union SADTU is calling on the Basic Education Department to ensure that there is a smooth transition for these educators. The concessions were given to teachers with underlying health conditions, with an increased risk of getting seriously ill if they contracted the virus. SADTU KZN Secretary, Mbuyiseni Mathonsi, says educators who are

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#PODCAST #Ahmed Kathrada Foundation joins...

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2020/09/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Beat COVID-19 corruption - wear an orange mask on Fridays. This is the call being made by over 70 human rights and civil organizations, including the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. Spokesperson Neeshan Balton says the campaign seeks to ensure that those involved in COVID-19 tender corruption, are identified and prosecuted as a matter of urgency. He says the ultimate aim of this campaign is to see these fraudsters behind bars - wearing orange overalls...

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2:42

#PODCAST Hawks praised for million rand drug bust at...

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2020/09/21

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Knowing your neighbour is an important social habit in the fight against drugs. Thats according to Anti Drug Forum - SA Director, Sam Pillay. The Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal swooped on a premises in a luxury estate at Umhlali where they found a drug lab producing mandrax tablets, heroine and mandrax powder with an estimated street value of R154 million. No arrests have been made. The upmarket premises is located in the luxurious Simbithi Eco Estate. Pillay

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2:22

#PODCAST: Charged for conspiracy to commit murder,...

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2020/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The community of Wentworth, south of Durban have applauded the arrest of a 49-year-old police officer, charged for conspiracy to commit murder. It is believed that Warrant Officer Brian James - stationed at the Wentworth Police Station - is linked to gang members arrested earlier this month for shooting two men in July this year. Chairperson of the Merewent Community Policing Forum, Donovan Anderson says the community are optimistic that the criminal climate is

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2:40

#PODCAST: Nehawu to picket outside the Union...

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2020/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) will picket outside the Union Buildings today until President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to their demands. The union is demanding that government urgently address COVID-19 corruption, working conditions of front-line workers and salary increases. Union members will embark on the picket across all provinces in the country. Nehawu spokesperson, Kaya Xaba says they will be forced to down tools if

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3:40

#PODCAST: Reaction as KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala...

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2020/09/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo and Rachel Vadi - The move to Lockdown Level One today has been met with both excitement and concern by South Africans. Under the revised regulations the overnight curfew will now begin at midnight until 4am. Alcohol will be sold every weekday until 5pm, but will not be sold on a weekend. However, it will be available up to midnight in bars, taverns, restaurants and pubs. The number of people at any venue must not exceed 50-percent of its capacity. Outdoor

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54:45

#PODCAST - SA to move to #lockdown #Level1

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2020/09/20

By Newsbreak Talk Host, Taresh HarreepershadPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a number of South Africa’s lockdown regulations will be relaxed as the country moves to a level 1 lockdown from midnight on Sunday (20 September). We canvasss the views of Newsbreak Talk listeners as well as provide information on the regulations for Lockdown Level 1

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3:46

#PODCAST - Health bodies demand answers on the death...

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2020/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreepershadHealthcare bodys say that if there is indeed a link between the killing of Dr. Abdulhay Munshi and the culpible homicide case where he appeared in court for the death of a patient- then the public should be outraged. Dr. Munshi was shot near his Johannesburg home this week- in what many have labelled as an assisination. He was a co-accused in a culpable homicide case with paediatric surgeon Doctor Peter Beale. The two were taken to court following the death

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3:05

#PODCAST - Burning incense dispute resolved

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2020/09/20

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiThe South African Hindu Maha Sabha will be hosting a webinar next Thursday to address religious intolerance. This comes after an agreement was reached between the Sabha and the Morningside Ridge's board of Trustees - in the recent debacle involving the burning of incense sticks and the performing of the Havan, (a Hindu religious prayer) at the complex. President of the Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee says they are happy that an agreement was reached to ensure social

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54:53

#PODCAST - How do you define your heritage?

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2020/09/20

By Newsbreak Talk Host, Taresh HarreepershadIn a country best described as a melting pot of culture, how do you define your heritage? Newsbreak Talk speaks to Professor Kiren Thathiah who says we need to embrace both the intrinsic values and external periphery.

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#PODCAST: SAMA react to the "senseless killing" of...

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2020/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The medical fraternity remains shocked at the senseless killing of Johannesburg Anaesthetist, Dr Abdulhay Munshi. He was gunned down by a motorist who rear-ended his vehicle and then opened fire multiple times. Munshi was one of two prominent doctors who found themselves in the midst of a medical storm, after they were blamed for the death of a patient after surgery and charged with culpable homicide. Meanwhile, The South African Medical Association (SAMA) -

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#PODCAST: "World Manta Day" aims to help boost...

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2020/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the country celebrates Heritage Month - a new global celebration has been born dubbed "World Manta Day". It's been brought about to study and understand the Manta Ray and how it has evolved globally. With very little research on Mantas, Scientists hope that this annual recognition will help boost understanding of the species. It was celebrated for the first time yesterday. KwaZulu-Natal South Coast-based manta expert, Michelle Carpenter is at the forefront

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2:59

#PODCAST: Two massive narcotics busts in KZN hailed...

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2020/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Law enforcement authorities have made significant drugs busts in KwaZulu-Natal this week. In two separate operations, the SAPS recovered dagga to a total value of 4.5 million rand. And the Hawks meanwhile, seized drugs worth over 1 hundred million rand at the Simbith Eco Estate in Umhlali, north of Durban. While these have been hailed as significant in the fight against drugs - concern has been raised about what happens to these drugs once they are

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#PODCAST: South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR)...

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2020/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 1.2 million stem cell transplantation have been done across the world, with over 70,000 of that number taking place here in South Africa. Tomorrow marks World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD) - which will be celebrated in more than 50 countries around the world. The campaign, which originally was held as a European event in Italy, Spain, France and Belgium - expanded to a worldwide celebration in 2015. Now, experts have encouraged all able citizens between the ages

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#PODCAST: After three days of unrest, NAFUPA say...

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2020/09/17

The National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa (NAFUPA) says that funeral services will resume today. That's after many funeral homes have been on a three-day nationwide strike since Monday. Undertakers say the government has made it difficult for smaller and emerging parlours to grow. They also disapprove of regulations that require a certificate of competency to move bodies and dig graves. Horisani Sithole reports...

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#PODCAST: Restrictions on public gatherings relaxed,...

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2020/09/17

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the country needs to guard against a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as it moves to "Alert Level One" of the nationwide lockdown. Alert Level One will come into effect from early Monday morning the 21st of September. It will see the easing of restrictions on public gatherings with 250 people now being allowed to attend indoor gatherings and 500 people for outdoor gatherings. The number of people attending funerals is also increased to 100, while night

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#PODCAST: We unpack the controversial "Cannabis for...

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2020/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Drug Policy Initiative (SADPI) has lamented the proposed "Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill" that has been released for public comment, saying it discriminates against the poor. Chairperson Dr Keith Scott says this bill only benefits the middle and higher class citizens of South Africa. Some of the regulations in the proposed bill are a maximum jail term of 15 years for anyone who deals in cannabis, or provides it to a child. Home rules

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#PODCAST: Miss SA finalist Karishma Ramdev celebrates...

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2020/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Embracing her Indian-origin heritage and celebrating the culture and traditions that come with it - Miss SA Top 10 finalist - Karishma Ramdev, says Heritage Month is worth celebrating. From traditional curry to colourful wear, her idea of heritage includes embracing the differences of others. Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel speaks to Ramdev to find out more about her Indian-origin heritage...

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#PODCAST: Google set aside over R70-million to assist...

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2020/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Tech giant Google has set aside over R70-million to assist small businesses recover from the financial impacts brought about by COVID-19. The American-based multinational company says it aims to help job seekers, educational institutions and vulnerable populations as they adapt to "a new normal". Priority areas include addressing the need for funding, training and services across identified sectors, including support for half a million small and medium

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#PODCAST: Local comedy "Kings of Mulberry Street"...

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2020/09/16

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Local comedy "Kings of Mulberry Street" continues to rack up the accolades - with the film picking up the highly-coveted "Best Use of KwaZulu-Natal in a Film" award at the Simon Sabela Awards. This latest achievement is a huge honour and success for writer, director and producer of the film, Judy Naidoo. Meanwhile, the film's Rizelle Januk won "Best Supporting Actress", while Aaqil Hoosen picked up "Best Newcomer". Naidoo says the team are excited to receive

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