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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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2:50

#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal earmark over 80,000 food...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 80-thousand food parcels earmarked to be delivered to the poor and vulnerable in Durban have not been delivered as yet. This is according to the Inkatha Freedom Parties - KZN Social Development Portfolio Committee member - Les Govender. He says that the social development department have been paid 25-million-rand to deliver food parcels a few months back. Govender told Newsbreak that the MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza could not answer as

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2:53

#PODCAST: KZN Social Development MEC to take action...

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2020/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT - Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza told Newsbreak in an exclusive interview that her office would be taking strict action against three service providers who failed to deliver on their mandate. MEC Khoza says an urgent meeting would take place soon to ensure the remaining food parcels are delivered swiftly to communities...

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2:54

#PODCAST: "EFF missed the opportunity to use the...

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2020/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political analyst Dr. Lubna Nadvi says the EFF got it wrong in their approach to shut down Clicks stores around the country. Dr Nadvi says the party had the perfect opportunity to use the advert to find constructive solutions in dealing with racism in South Africa. This could have also been used as a method to gain voters ahead of next year's municipal elections. She says by reacting to the issue and not dealing with the substance of the problem, the EFF's

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4:45

#PODCAST: These TikTok influencers are enthralling...

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2020/09/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Entertainment application "TikTok" has been banned in India - while other countries like Indonesia and Japan are considering restricting the app. TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short music videos. Some videos though have come under fire for being discriminatory. But, two friends from Chatsworth, south of Durban - Shanice Janine Subbiah and Jardel Sai Govender - have managed to produce humorous TikTok videos that

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2:57

#PODCAST: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar to launch his...

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2020/09/09

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar - together with an Indian firm - will flag off a "battle royale" style mobile game in a tribute to fallen Indian soldiers. The announcement came as the authorities blocked 118 Chinese apps, including the popular video game "PUBG". Rana Sen reports...

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3:04

#PODCAST: Residents from New Germany have been warned...

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2020/09/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Residents from New Germany in the north Durban region have been warned against the increase in illegal dumping that has plagued the region in recent weeks. Community Activist in the area - Riona Gokool told Newsbreak that dirt has now piled up for around half a kilometre along High street. She says that law enforcement needs to play a more active role in ensuring hefty fines are imposed on perpetrators...

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3:08

#PODCAST: KZN Education MEC condemns violent assualt...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has suspended two pupils following a viral video circulating on social media showing a female pupil being severely assaulted. KZN MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, has condemned the incident, stating that investigations are underway. In the video, the alleged bully is seen punching and kicking the school girl. Mshengu says bullying is a societal issue that will not be tolerated...

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2:58

#PODCAST: It's World Literacy Day - We take you on a...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Taking readers on a far-away journey without them moving an inch, books have the ability to expand ones imagination beyond their borders - especially during a global pandemic. Today marks International Literacy Day with this week being National Book Week. However, due to Covid-19 social distancing restrictions, the NBW is now being implemented virtually. The initiative is being held by the South African Book Development Council (SABDC), in partnership with the

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3:22

#PODCAST: Paediatrician Thulja Trikamjee joins the...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While pregnancy can be an exciting experience, the 9-month journey requires women to be extra precautious and refrain from consuming liquor. With this week marking "International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day", the safety of unborn babies has come under the spotlight. In this week's Medical Monitor, Pediatrician Thulja Trikamjee explains why pregnant women should completely refrain from drinking alcohol, to increase the health and safety of their soon-to-be

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2:24

#PODCAST: With over 10,000 life-saving missions under...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This year marks the 15th anniversary of Netcare 911's life-saving helicopter services. Known as "HEMS", the helicopter emergency medical service first took flight in 2005 and has since completed over 10,000 missions. One of a few 24-hour "air ambulances" of its kind in South Africa, the helicopters also operate around the continent and even assists neighboring islands when need be. Head of clinical and education, David Stanton - who's also been at Netcare since

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2:41

#PODCAST: The Nelson Mandela Foundation pay homage to...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The late former president Nelson Mandela shared a strong friendship with the late activist and author, Achmat Dangor, who passed away at the weekend aged 71. The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang was reminiscing over fond memories that he shared with Dangor and Madiba over the years. He says Dangor was called to serve as the CEO of the foundation by Madiba himself in 2007, when at the time, he was a director for the United Nations...

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2:40

#PODCAST: Reports of "salty air" around Durban's...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department has come under fire for suggesting that Durban's 141 year old beach front facility - Addington Hospital - is moved as the lifts are being damaged by the sea air. The suggestion was made by KZN Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu during a parliamentary session. Meanwhile, DA Member of Parliament and COGTA Shadow Minister, Haniff Hoosen, says there seems to be an elaborate conspiracy brewing with regard to moving Addington

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1:56

#PODCAST: Reaction from the public as several #Clicks...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - Several Clicks stores have reportedly been vandalized and petrol-bombed amid the nationwide protest by the EFF following a controversial online advertisement. The company placed an advertisement labelling black natural hair as 'dry, damaged and frizzy', while white natural hair was depicted as 'normal'. Meanwhile, South Africans have shared their reaction to the offensive Clicks advert and the subsequent nationwide protests by EFF members

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2:20

#PODCAST: Videovision CEO Anant Singh recalls his...

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2020/09/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - CEO of Videovision Entertainment - Anant Singh says Dangor's contribution to uplift society and tackle social injustices is significant. Singh adds that his passing is a great loss to not only South Africa, but for the rest of the world too...

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2:47

#PODCAST: South Africa's ports landlord @transnet...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - 2020 marks South Africa's ports landlord, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) 20th year in operation. And as the saying goes "move with the times" so have the port authority. TNPA Acting Chief Operating Officer, Captain Rufus Lekala says most of their 9 ports are using the most modern infrastructure and latest technology, from the docks to the computer systems, for efficient and seamless maritime transfers. Lekala also notes that since the implementation

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1:16

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for the late activist and...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Activist and author, Achmat Dangor has died at the age of 72. Dangor was a renowned author who formed "Black Thoughts" with other writers in opposition to and as an alternative to Bantu Education system. He was also a leading light in the developmental sector, leading in a range of non-governmental organisations, including Kagiso Trust, the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and Foundation, and the Independent Development Trust (IDT). Salma Patel

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3:06

#PODCAST: Attorneys appeal court decision banning the...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Lawyers representing the Madrasah Taleemuddeen at Isipingo Beach, south of Durban are confident that the judgement - limiting the schools call to prayer or "Azaan" will be overruled, as they filed papers for leave to the appeal the decision. The appeal comes after the Durban court granted resident Chandra Ellaurie an interdict to silence the call to prayer, saying it "disturbed his peace". The battle between the complainant and the Islamic institute reportedly

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#PODCAST: Chilling details revealed in court during...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The daughter of murdered businesswoman Premla Moodliar has vowed to continue to fight for justice for her mother, despite alleged threats to her and her family. Dr Seshni Moodliar-Rensburg says they cannot believe what the court case has revealed so far, regarding the suspects being known to her mother. 72-year old Moodliar was found dead at her residence on Sparks Road in Overport, on the 3rd of May this year. Her hands were bound with tape and her home

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#PODCAST: Charges of kidnapping and rape have opened...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Charges of kidnapping and rape have opened relating to a 13-year old girl. It's alleged the girl went missing after she was last seeing with her 35-year-old neighbour from Cornubia, north of Durban. Following an intensive search, the teenager was found with the neighbour at a relative's house in Richards Bay. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says no arrests have been made thus far...

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#PODCAST: The battle is on to secure relics from a...

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2020/09/07

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A case has been opened in an attempt to secure artefacts from a temple that has been demolished in Port Shepstone, on the KwaZulu Natal south coast. According to Vanessa Pillay, who is a descendant of the original founder of the Muthu Mariamman Kovil, the 105-year-old temple was destroyed by the current owner a few weeks ago. Pillay says her grandparents built the temple and they will fight to ensure their legacy lives on...

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