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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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2:49

#PODCAST: One of SA's largest cyber-attacks could...

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2020/08/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A leading cyber security specialist has warned businesses who have failed to upgrade their internet security software, to do so. CEO of Snode Technologies, Nithen Naidoo says South African companies should take cyber-attacks seriously, in the wake of the country's largest credit bureau being hacked this week. The hack has the potential to affect more than 24 million South African citizens. Naidoo has warned that cyber-crime is in on the rise in the country and

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2:15

#PODCAST: The discovery of a decomposing neighbour...

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2020/08/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - What was described as a "terrible stench" led to the shocking discovery of a decomposing body at High Manor Grove, in Phoenix, north of Durban. According to Prem Balram - director of local security company Reaction Unit South Africa - concerned members of the public alerted authorities that a 44-year-old man, who was believed to be unwell, had not been seen for several days. Balram says after breaking down a door in his home, authorities found the man's

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1:37

#PODCAST: eThekwini Municipality's Environmental...

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2020/08/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The eThekwini Municipality Environmental Health Unit in partnership with the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have embarked on a rabies vaccination campaign at Umlazi and surrounding areas. According to Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela, the vaccination campaign is aimed at alerting people about the risks of rabies and the importance of getting their pets vaccinated to prevent an outbreak....

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2:14

#PODCAST: Director of Childline KZN - Adeshni Naicker...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Working tirelessly to help the most vulnerable in society is 49-year-old Director of Childline KwaZulu-Natal, Adeshni Naicker. The mother of two says being a woman means caring for others - especially when it comes to children - who often don't have a voice of their own. In today's Women's Month feature, Shanell Daniel speaks to Naicker about her accomplishments and why she chose a career aimed at assisting children in peril...

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3:05

#PODCAST: Survey carried out by the University of...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Latest results from a survey carried out by the University of Johannesburg indicate that the support for President Cyril Ramaphosa's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic response has dwindled. Prior to the lockdown, support for the President stood at 85%, it's now dropped to 61%. Associate Professor at the Centre for Social Change at the University of Johannesburg, Carin Runciman explains the long term impact of the lockdown and what it could mean in the long run

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3:05

#PODCAST: Total's massive oil and gas rig - stationed...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A massive oil and gas rig called the "DeepSea Stavanger" arrived in Cape Town and caused a number of safety concerns from environmentalists. The rig, built by French oil giants Total aims to drill multiple wells around the south of Knysna and Mossel Bay. While there are no issues at the present moment, there are concerns that an oil spill - one akin to a recent incident in Mauritius - could cause major devastation to SA's marine life and coastline. South Durban

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1:59

#PODCAST: Reaction as former eThekwini Mayor,...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Former eThekwini Mayor, Zandile Gumede, has been sworn in as an ANC MPL in the KwaZulu-Natal provincial legislature. The latest move comes despite Gumede's ongoing fraud and corruption case related to a multi-million rand waste removal tender scandal. Last year, she was removed from her position as mayor, but remained an ANC councillor in the eThekwini Metro. For some analysis, political expert Imraan Buccus says the decision is irrational...

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3:09

#PODCAST: Calls made by members of the Islamic faith...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Calls have been made my members of the Islamic faith, requesting a meeting with the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and a range of women's rights advocates, to engage in a conversation about issues of misogyny. This after what was deemed the "indecent, vile and misogynistic language" used by Cape Town-based Moulana Dawood Sampson in recent social media post. His comments have since sparked outrage from both men and women around the country. Moulana Sampson has

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3:45

#PODCAST: Durban's Kugandrie Govender appointed the...

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2020/08/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Rebuilding confidence in Cricket South Africa - that's how newly appointed acting CEO Kugandrie Govender is going to get the ball rolling. She was just appointed as head of the embattled federation, following the resignation of Jacques Faul. Her appointment comes at a time when numerous internal squabbles have given rise to legal battles and even suspensions. But for Durban born Govender, her focus will be to put South African sentiments at the helm of

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3:12

#PODCAST: With the rollout of #5G gaining momentum,...

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2020/08/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the rollout of 5G technology gaining momentum in South Africa, tech expert - Arthur Goldstuck has been discussing its many advantages. While its been over a year since the big players in the cellular industry announced 5G support, we are now seeing more manufacturers release 5G-enabled devices. The one caveat to this though, is the pricing of such devices, with the cheapest 5G phone costing close to R10,000. In this week's Techno Touch, Goldstuck explains

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2:47

#PODCAST: Chatsworth gym owner Donavan Pillay...

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2020/08/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Fitness fanatics across the country were delighted at the sight of opened gyms and fitness centres, after a five month closure due to COVID-19 regulations. There is however a limit of 50 people per gym at a time, with strict hygiene and social distancing protocols to be observed. Gym owner Donavan Pillay from Chatsworth, south of Durban says this was a long time coming. Pillay says he can now start collecting revenue to support his business and help his staff

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3:39

#PODCAST: Director of Phoenix Child Welfare Aroona...

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2020/08/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - "If you don't feel for people, you can't help people" - these are the words of Aroona Chetty, the Director of Phoenix Child Welfare. Serving the needy in Phoenix for 32-years, Chetty has had her fair share of both heartbreaking and heart-warming moments. In today's Women's Month feature, Shanell Daniel speaks to Chetty about her selfless journey as a social worker...

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2:31

#PODCAST: Three women arrested and charged for...

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2020/08/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Three Johannesburg women have been arrested and charged with fraud, after police caught them advertising and selling fake jobs to members of the public. Police were alerted to the scam by a women, who informed them that she had paid for an advertised job and never heard from the three suspects again. Johannesburg Metro Police spokesperson Wayne Minaar says police tracked down the trio at a nearby building where they found several CV's, fake job application

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1:39

#PODCAST: With a cold front sweeping across the...

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2020/08/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented from 9am until 10pm today. Power utility Eskom says this is a result of the power system being severly affected. Spokesperson Sikhonathi Mantshantsha says a delay in the expected return to service of a unit at Medupi has resulted in this latest wave of load-shedding...

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2:21

#PODCAST: South African Weather Service says a...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Weather Services says a continued cold front is expected to sweep through parts of the country today. The cold front is expected to have advanced to the Eastern Cape province, where snowfalls can be expected at certain localities. Some rainfall along the southern Cape coast and adjacent interior could be heavy, leading to localised flooding. Forecaster Venisha Pakula explains.

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#PODCAST: Excitement fills the air as the ban on...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Excitement was rife at Chatsworth south of Durban as residents made their way to their nearest liquor outlet to get their hands on their favourite drink. As compared to the 1st of June when the ban was initially lifted after 2 months, where we saw hundreds of people in snaking queues at liquor outlets, this morning was the complete opposite. Big retailers had prepared their trolleys in 2 metres spacing in anticipation of large crowds to maintain social

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#PODCAST: Police clamp down on suspected Amanzimtoti...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 39-year-old suspect is set to appear at the Amanzimtoti Magistrates Court after he was arrested for being in possession and dealing of drugs with a street value of more than R200 000. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says the man was also charged for contravening the Immigration Act. Mbhele explains.

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2:48

#PODCAST: South African smokers rejoice as the ban on...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South African smokers have expressed their delight that the ban on the sale of tobacco products was lifted at midnight. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the cigarette and alcohol bans will be lifted in line with lockdown level 2 regulations. The ban on tobacco products has been in place since March this year. It is estimated that government lost billions of rands in tax, while the illicit trade blossomed in the five months since. These

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3:33

#PODCAST: Veteran editor Mary Papayya discusses her...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With three decades of media excellence under her belt, veteran editor and newsroom leader, Mary Papayya, continues to bring equality to newsrooms across the country. In today's Women's Month focus, we speak to Papayya - who is now the founder-editor of the The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF). She explains her role in the media industry and what she hopes will be achieved through the media, when it comes to gender-based violence...

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#PODCAST: Restaurants Association of South Africa...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Restaurants Association of South Africa (RASA) says while being able to sell alcohol is a sign of hope, government's lack of communication with them is proving to be a downfall. That's according to RASA CEO Wendy Alberts, who reacted with delight to the news that restaurants will be allowed to serve alcohol to patrons until 10pm everyday. However, Alberts says there seems to be a conflict in the rules governing the regulations stipulated by

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