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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: 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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#PODCAST - Exploring the journey of a #PCOS warrior

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2020/09/06

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad With September being Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month internationally, Newsbreak Talk speaks to Nivashni Nair Sukhdev about her personal story of overcoming #PCOS and her journey that she shares in her new book, "What's On My Mind? Making Babies". We also speak to her doctor, Prof Jayanthilall Bagratee about PCOS

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#PODCAST - Profiling child grooming and sexual abuse

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2020/09/06

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreepershad A Phoenix, north of Durban primary school teacher has appeared before the Verulam Magistrate's Court this week after he was arrested for statutory rape, while a Cornubia, also north of Durban, police say a case of rape and kidnapping has now been opened after a 13-year-old Cornubia girl was reported missing - along with her 34 year old neighbour. These and other stories are discussed in Newsbreak Talk, with Childline KwaZulu-Natal acting director

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#PODCAST - Police launch search party for missing...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiPolice have launched an massive search for four Bangladesh businessmen who went missing this week in the Free State. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Motantsi Makhele says the men went missing while on route to Welkom where they intended to buy stock for their businesses. It is believed that Mukit Rasel Abdul, Khurseed Alam Noakhali, Sindur Hossain Noakhali and Moshim Mahommed, departed Winburg in a white Honda, with a Lesotho registration number. Brigadier Makhele

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2:03

#PODCAST - South African wrestling fraternity mourns...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan NaidooThe South African wrestling fraternity is mourning of loss of a legend in the industry, Danie "the masked tornado" Brits. Brits passed on yesterday at the age of 55 from a heart attack. Best known for his battles with the legendary Indian professional wrestler, Gama Singh, Brits became a household name in the 70's and 80's for his in the ring skill and performance. Brits is a former SA Heavyweight and tag-team champion. Friend and colleague, Mano Singh says Brits

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4:33

#PODCAST - Concern mounts over learner dropout rate...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreepershadConcern is mounting over increased dropout rates- as a result of school closures this year. The Basic Education Department says around 38-thousand grade seven learners and 18-thousand matriculants in KwaZulu-natal could drop out of school. To get a reaction to this- says around 38-thousand grade seven learners and 18-thousand matriculants in that province could drop out of school. To get some reaction to this- Co-Head of Research at Equal Education, Roné

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#PODCAST: Psychologist Dr. Akashni Maharaj denounces...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - in light of the recent incidents of alleged child grooming and sexual abuse cases, counselling psychologist Dr Akashni Maharaj says paedophiles usually target young people who they feel are vulnerable and easy to build relationships with. Dr Maharaj says victims of sexual grooming and abuse - if not stopped early on and treated with therapy - could face a quite dysfunctional life. Dr Maharaj explains how these so called "groomers" gain the trust of unsuspecting

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#PODCAST: With his Tabla students excelling, Phoenix...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Established in 2012, "Guru Gopalan's School of Drums" has gone from strength to strength in the community of Phoenix, north of Durban. Over the years, the school has accepted students of all races and religion - to teach them the intricacies of the Tabla, among other classical Indian instruments. It held its inaugural graduation recently, which celebrated the students who got through their practical and theoretical exams. The classes are tutored by Guru Deshan

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#PODCAST: The Phoenix family of a 15-year-old alleged...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Earlier this week we brought you a story about a 15-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a 44-year-old teacher at Phoenix, north of Durban. The latest information has found that the victim was NOT a learner at the school where the educator teaches, but rather a close family friend. Newsbreak spoke with a family member of the girl, who elaborates on the rape allegations. Do note the interviewees voice has been digitally altered...

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#PODCAST: Eskom say load-shedding is "likely" this...

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2020/09/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Is there any possibility that this week's load-shedding will relent over the weekend? Eskom says it's likely - as unplanned breakdowns and increased demand due to the cold weather have resulted in the current stage of load-shedding. To discuss if there's been any change in the forecast following last night's "planning meeting", we caught up with Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantha...

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#PODCAST - Fourth suspect arrested in #Wentworth #Murder

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2020/09/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel VadiA fourth suspect will appear in the Durban Magistrates Court tomorrow- in relation to a case of a murder and attempted murder in Wentworth, south of Durban. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker says the 22-year-old suspect was arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. The charges emanates from an incident that occurred on 10 July 2020 in Wentworth where two men were shot. A 34-year-old man died in hospital whilst the other was hospitalised with

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2:56

#PODCAST: The annual @SANParks "free access week"...

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2020/09/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The annual SANParks "free access week", usually held in September, is postponed to November due to COVID-19 regulations. The yearly event that attracted more than half a million tourists to venues across South Africa since its inception in 2006 - will be held between the 16th and 20th of next month. Reynold Thakhuli, acting head of communications at SANParks, says they have implemented strict safety protocols for all aspects of it parks from accommodation, to

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3:34

#PODCAST: The Isipingo Beach resident - objecting the...

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2020/09/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Isipingo Beach resident who won a court application - objecting to the Islamic call to prayer being aired around his home - now faces criminal charges. A former councillor and consultant, Mohammed Yacoob Baig - has charged Chandra Ellaurie with crimen injuria, hate speech and blasphemy. Baig explains that Ellaurie made extremely discriminatory statements against Islam and this needs to be addressed...

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#PODCAST: Family of Mafuta Khomo - the alleged...

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2020/09/03

Forensic psychologist - Dr Gerald Labuschagne - says many serial killers show no early warning signs of being violent. Dr Labuschagne's analysis comes at the time when the community of uMthwalume on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast mourns the death of several women at the hands of alleged serial killer - Mafutha Khomo. He has since committed suicid, while in his police cell. When the SABC News team visited the area, they were informed that Khomo's family is contemplating cremating his remains as the

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#PODCAST: Full analysis as the DA reject John...

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2020/09/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Democratic Alliance has rejected John Moodey's allegation that the party is "anti-black". Moodey resigned from the party yesterday, saying the DA does not care about black, coloured and Indian voters. This latest departure follows that of former leader Musi Maimane, as well as Athol Trollip and Herman Mashaba less than a year ago. They resigned following the election of Helen Zille to the powerful post of Federal Chairperson. DA. National spokesperson

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2:47

#PODCAST: Tourism KZN encourage South Africans to...

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2020/09/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The best of KwaZulu-Natal's Heritage will be on offer as Tourism Month kicks into high gear. With lockdown regulations relaxed slightly in Level 2, South Africans are being encouraged to become tourists in their own country and discover the Zulu Kingdom's hidden gems. General Manager for Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, Thulisile Galelikile elaborates...

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#PODCAST #Newsbreak #Market Review 02 Sept 2020

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2020/09/02

A round up of the currencies and commodities as at 02 Sept 2020

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#PODCAST #COVID19 #Dashboard - Newsbreak Feature as...

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2020/09/02

The lastest infections, recoveries and deaths in South Africa and worldwide

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#PODCAST #Moodey quits #DA - may join #HermanMashaba...

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2020/09/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - John Moodey says he does not feel at home at the DA. Moodey resigned as leader of the DA in Gauteng and as a member of the party. Moodey has been a member of the party since 1998. He joins a string of prominent members who have left the DA since last October. Former city of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba and former party leader, Mmusi Maimane led the exodus from the party. Moodey made several allegations against the party- including unfair

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#PODCAST 35 year old neighbour from Cornubia expected...

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2020/09/02

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The parents of the 13 year old girl, who allegedly went missing with her 35 year old neighbour from Cornubia in Durban, are expected to charge the man with statutory rape. This has been confirmed by Prem Balram of a private security company who found the grade seven scholar and the neighbour at a relatives house in Richards Bay and returned her safely home at about 3am this morning. Balram warns parents to always empower their children.....

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