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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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2:56

#PODCAST: Build-up continues for this month's virtual...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Youth in South Africa are being encouraged to draw inspiration from Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, to deal with societal challenges. This as the build-up continues for the Gandhi-Mandela Youth Symposium - which will be hosted virtually on the 22nd of August. The event is held annually to enlighten youth. Nishi Bundhoo, Secretary of the Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Memorial Committee says youth can learn valuable lessons from the philosophies of these two global

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2:07

#PODCAST: Reaction from the industry as fitness...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As fitness centres and gyms opened for business from the early parts of this morning, strict protocols and safety measures have been implemented to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Earlier this month the fitness industry held demonstrations across the country, calling on the President to consider reopening their facilities - which had been closed since the start of lockdown in March. Fit SA spokesperson, Grant Austin explains why the move to reopen fitness

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2:46

#PODCAST: Dr. Anuschka Coovadia reflects on the...

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2020/08/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Its been over five months since the "Doctors on Call" program began - with the aim of fast tracking the response to health-care during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 450 Doctors have been actively involved in the initiative, treating over 10 million people since its inception in March. One of the participants in the initiative, Dr Anuschka Coovadia explains how the innovative involvement has been welcomed by the international community...

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2:21

#PODCAST: CSA need serious intervention within its...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak producer Tashlan Naidoo - Former KwaZulu-Natal cricket administrator Cassim Docrat believes there needs to be serious intervention within Cricket South Africa (CSA) structures in order for the sporting body to return to its former glory. Docrat was reacting to the news that CSA president Chris Nenzani has resigned with immediate effect. Nenzani‚ who has been at the helm of the embattled federation since February 2013, stepped down on Saturday when he submitted his letter of resignation

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3:08

#PODCAST: 2900 people are expected to partake in the...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Wits University in Johannesburg, will begin screening participants for a second coronavirus vaccine trial today. The aim of the trial is to evaluate a particle in the vaccine that protects against the corona virus in adults aged between 18-and 64. The nanoparticle S-protein, known as NVX-CoV2373, is produced by biotech company, Novavax, in the United States. Wits Professor of Vaccinology, Shabir Madhi is leading the trial and explains how it will be carried

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3:12

#PODCAST: Tax Justice South Africa say the illicit...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Tax Justice South Africa (TJSA) believes that the illicit trade of cigarettes will continue to boom even after the ban on its sale is uplifted at midnight today. On Saturday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ban on tobacco sales would be lifted under alert level two of the nationwide lockdown, which kicks off at midnight tonight. The organisations founder Yusuf Abramjee says government has lost billions of rands due its ban, of which he says was

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2:52

#PODCAST: @OfficialCSA dismiss their COO Naasei...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Cricket South Africa (CSA) has dismissed their Chief Operations Officer - Naasei Appiah for what they deem "transgressions of a serious nature". CSA head of communications Thamsanqa Mthembu says the decision came following a disciplinary process and as well as Labour Court proceedings involving Appiah...

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1:38

#PODCAST: Calls intensify for transformation across...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Former President and current CEO of the KwaZulu-Natal Cricket Union - Cassim Docrat reacted to the news of Appaiah's sacking. Docrat says he hopes Appiah's dismissal is the first step in a major overhaul needed at Cricket South Africa..

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2:59

#PODCAST: We look back at how the British managed to...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - When the British turned to India to resolve their labour shortage in South Africa, promises were made to the Indian-origin people that they will be entering a land full of possibilities. This is how they were recruited and agreed to be brought to South Africa as indentured labourers. In this week's 1860 feature, Newsbreak speaks to activist Ela Gandhi about the recruitment process and what made the indentured labourers stay in South Africa beyond their

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3:37

#PODCAST: Criminologist Yasmin Baccus explains what's...

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2020/08/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A behavioural change is needed from citizens to maintain what has been a sharp decrease in crime in the country. That's according to crime analyst - Yasmin Baccus - following the release of the quarterly crime statistics by Police Minister Bheki Cele. Last week, the minister revealed that crime in SA dropped by up to 40% from April to June this year. This period covers a time when South Africa was placed under levels 3, 4 and 5 of the lockdown. Baccus says

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54:23

#PODCAST - #PaulDavid Memorial to be held today

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2020/08/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreeparshadAn online memorial service will be held for the late Paul David later today. David died of natural causes at his home in KwaDudkuza north of Durban at the age of 70. He was the only surviving member of the Consulate Six, who along with struggle stalwarts like Archie Gumede and Billy Nair, sought refuge at the British Consulate in Durban in 1984 to draw attention to the apartheid government's security laws. Close friend Maggie Govender explains the plan for

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2:09

#PODCAST - Online memorial service planned for Paul...

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2020/08/14

By newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreeparshadAn online memorial service will be held for the late Paul David this Sunday. David died of natural causes at his home in KwaDukuza north of Durban at the age of 79. He was the only surviving member of the Consulate Six - who along with struggle stalwarts Archie Gumede and Billy Nair - sought refuge at the British Consulate in Durban in 1984 to draw attention to the apartheid government's security laws. He was cremated today in a private family ceremony

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8:19

#PODCAST - Remembering anti apartheid lawyer and...

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2020/08/14

By newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart, Paul David has died at his home in Stanger, north of Durban. David's niece Zandile Qono-Reddy has confirmed that the 79-year-old passed away from natural causes. He was the only surviving member of the Consulate Six, the 1984 diplomatic stand-off that helped draw worldwide attention to the apartheid government's security laws. In an interview with the SABC's Newsbreak in 2017, David said while the ANC has enriched the

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3:18

#PODCAST: Chatsworth activist Omi Nair recalls her...

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2020/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "Treated as an intruder in a man's world" - that's how a 34-year career in community-activism began for Omi Nair of Chatsworth, south of Durban. She has gone on to become a household name in the community, never turning away someone in need of help. In today's Women's Month focus, Nair says in the three decades of working closely with the schooling fraternity, she has noticed a negative change in the behaviour of the younger generations of girls, something that

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3:40

#PODCAST: Historian @kirunaidoo recalls fond memories...

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2020/08/14

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Matthew Veeran - The funeral service of anti apartheid lawyer and activist Paul David will take place today. David died at his home in Stanger, north of Durban. He was 79-years-old. David's niece Zandile Qono-Reddy has confirmed that he passed away from natural causes. He was the only surviving member of the Consulate Six - the 1984 diplomatic stand-off that helped draw worldwide attention to the apartheid government's security laws. Discussing the

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3:00

#PODCAST: #Stage2 load-shedding to be implemented...

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2020/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Stage 2 load-shedding will be implemented again today - starting at 8am until 10pm - with a high possibility of it continuing into the weekend. Eskom spokesperson, Sikhonathi Mantshantsha, says plant breakdowns over the past few days has resulted in load-shedding been implemented throughout the country. He has urged people to minimise stain on the grid by turning off any non-essential electrical items...

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2:47

#PODCAST: Tributes flood in for late struggle...

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2020/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Life long friend and political comrade former Judge Thumba Pillay says he is distraught after hearing the news that struggle stalwart Devadas Paul David passed away, just a few weeks before his 80th birthday. David died of natural causes at his home in Stanger north of Durban. He was the only surviving member of the Consulate Six, the 1984 diplomatic stand-off that helped draw worldwide attention to the apartheid government's security laws. Judge Pillay says

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3:06

#PODCAST: Two dead and one injured after a home...

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2020/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Three home invasion suspects - who were shot by a Westville home owner - have been linked to several similar crimes in the greater Durban area. The culprits allegedly entered the property at Grace Avenue, where the tables were turned on them. Police have confirmed that two of the suspects were killed in the incident, while the third was badly injured. Chairperson for Westville Community Policing Forum, Asad Patel says crime is escalating on a daily basis in the

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3:14

#PODCAST: The Afro-Middle East Centre discuss the...

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2020/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The widespread protests in Lebanon - calling for government reforms - may have resulted in the resignation of the Lebanese government. This following a massive explosion earlier this month, which killed more than 150 people and left thousands others injured. Protesters have since clashed with security forces at anti-government demonstrations. Officers deployed tear gas on dozens of people near parliament as angry protestors stoned the building. In conversation

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2:53

#PODCAST: Residents of Bayview in Chatsworth demand...

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2020/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Enough is enough: that was the sentiment expressed by residents of Bayview, Chatsworth south of Durban yesterday against gender based violence. Scores of community members held a peaceful demonstration - demanding swifter action against perpetrators. This follows an incident last week where a 29-year-old pregnant woman was found murdered in the area. Community activist Brandon Pillay explains why the protest was significant, especially during Women's

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