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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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#PODCAST: President Ramaphosa to update the nation...

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2020/08/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to update the nation soon on whether the country may move to a lower alert level of lockdown. This as the "National State of Disaster Legislation" - under which the country's lockdown has been premised - expires on Saturday. On Tuesday, the National Coronavirus Command Council, which is headed by Ramaphosa met to hold discussions. Expectations are high that with the national rate of infection and fatalities decreasing, there may be good news for South Africans

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#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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4:25

#PODCAST: Kamala Devi Harris adds a new dimension to...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - A diversification of the Democratic Party's bid to secure the 2019 US Presidential election. That's largely been the view of Kamal Devi Harris- who was announced as the Vice President candidate alongside Joe Biden. 55 year old Harris is of Indian-Jamaican descent- and if elected will become the Us's first female and first black vice president. Political analyst based at the Institute for Global Dialogue Sanusha Naidu explains the dynamic Harris brings to

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2:53

#PODCAST: CEO of Socially Acceptable Nazreen Ebrahim...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While the technology sector continuously evolves, so have women in the world of tech. A decade ago - while still in her twenties - Nazreen Ebrahim from Woodview, in Phoenix, north of Durban, decided to go the tech route and build her own technology business. Today, the now CEO of "Socially Acceptable" explains how technology has developed over the last ten years and shares some of the challenges she's faced as a woman in the industry...

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1:34

#PODCAST: eThekwini Municipality identify two FAKE...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two fake Facebook accounts have been identified using the name and pictures of eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda. According to Mayoral Spokesperson Mluleki Mntungwa one of the bogus accounts lures people under the promise of jobs at the Municipality's Durban Solid Waste Unit. Mntungwa says once caught, the perpetrators of the fake Facebook accounts will face the full might of the law...

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2:43

#PODCAST: A group of youth activists urge KZN...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A group of young adults from KwaZulu-Natal have initiated a movement to provide support to and acknowledge those lost to COVID-19. Dawn Gounden from Durban says they have all lost someone close to them due to COVID-19. She says that not being able to do something as simple as attend the funeral of a loved one is heartbreaking - so they have decided to pay homage to them. Gounden is now calling on people across KZN to light a candle or shine a torch this Saturday

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2:48

#PODCAST: Department of Economic Development in KZN...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KZN Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs is calling on up-and-coming entrepreneurs to consider the cultivation of marijuana. This move forms part of the department's economic recovery plan, where they aim to put KZN on the map as one of the leading exporters of cannabis. According to statistics from the department, South Africa produces over 2,000 tons of marijuana annually. The department says it will cost around R23,000

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1:42

#PODCAST: Doubts raised over the authenticity of...

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2020/08/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Durban-based attorney Saber Ahmed Jazbhay says he highly doubts the authenticity of a photo making its rounds on social media - with statistics showing that close to 700 South African Muslims have died of COVID-19. The image - which also shows a breakdown of fatalities per province - indicates that more than 400 Muslim men and almost 300 Muslim women have died to date. Jazbhay says this information has not been verified and people must refrain from spreading

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3:13

#PODCAST: Media personality Kenny Maistry pays...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Media personality and close friend of the late Bob Mabena, Kenny Maistry says he will remember the veteran broadcaster fondly. Mabena died of what's suspected to be cardiac arrest yesterday - after a short stay in a Johannesburg Hospital. The 51-year-old worked in radio and broadcasting since 1989 and over the years his voice could be heard on Metro FM, Heart FM and various SABC platforms. Maistry - who worked with Bob at Metro FM - looks back at his storied

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2:27

#PODCAST: CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa partner up to...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The COVID-19 pandemic is significantly impacting businesses and the economy. On the African continent, businesses have lost billions as they battle to adapt to the current economic climate. It has also resulted in massive job losses. Business stakeholders - from SMME's to top-suite executives are now being given a life-line to navigate this vastly different economy. A free virtual summit will be hosted next week by network giant - CNBC Africa in partnership

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3:40

#PODCAST: Pharmacist, Ria Westerman discusses...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Fever, body aches and pain are among the most common symptoms of COVID-19 and are also associated with other viral infections, including influenza. While these symptoms can be quite unpleasant, Medipost Pharmacy's - Ria Westerman says they can be managed at home on the advice of a health-care professional. Westerman says often when a person tests positive for COVID-19 but has mild symptoms, they are told to go home to isolate and are given treatment that includes

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3:25

#PODCAST: A group of paediatric specialists call on...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A group of paediatric experts are calling on government to reopen schools for all learners. The Paediatrician Management Group (PMG) and the South African Paediatric Association (SAPA) have been speaking out against government's decision to close public schools, saying the decision is not based on scientific evidence. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that schools will close for a four-week period from July 27 to August 24 amid rising COVID-19 infections, but

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2:54

#PODCAST: Durban paramedics raise alarm bells over...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Paramedics in KwaZulu-Natal are raising concerns about the non-compliance of lockdown regulations by motorists in the province. This after multiple road accidents were recording in KZN over the long weekend. One man was killed after he lost control of his vehicle on the Higginson Highway, while eight people were injured in a head-on collision at the Mariannhill Industrial Park, west of Durban. Redline Response spokesperson Garrith Jamieson says it's shocking

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2:12

#PODCAST: Education Department urge against any form...

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2020/08/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As Grade seven learners are expected to return to school this morning, the Education department has warned against people trying to disrupt learning and sabotage the academic year. Members of school governing bodies have made threats against the opening of schools, saying it is unacceptable and too dangerous to do so. Grade 7 learners are back at school for the first time since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the postponement of classes last month. Grade 12

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2:42

#PODCAST: Bok Women's captain @BabalwaLatsha tops the...

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2020/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Triple-finalist and Springbok Women's captain - Babalwa Latsha - tops the list of nominees for the 2020 Momentum Gsport Awards. This year will mark the 15th edition of the longest-running women's sports awards in the country, having been endorsed by Sport and Recreation South Africa in 2015. The diverse list of 60 finalists features athletes and women in sport across all disciplines. Gsport Ambassador - Zanele Mdodana explains why this year's edition of the

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2:42

#PODCAST: Historian Kiru Naidoo looks back at the...

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2020/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The 1860 Indian-origin women stood up against discrimination despite being poor and female. These are the sentiments of historian, Kiru Naidoo. While already challenged by the fight for their human rights which both men and women faced, women however also faced sexism and opposition against their need in and ability to be part of politics. In this week's 1860 feature Naidoo explains the role Indian-origin women played in liberating their people from the

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#PODCAST: Selvun Moonsamy recalls the life of his...

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2020/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - National Women's Day commemorates the 1956 march of approximately 20,000 women to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The peaceful march was to petition against the country's pass laws that required South Africans defined as "black" under The Population Registration Act, to carry an internal passport. One of the women who participated in that very march was Ellammah Moonsamy, wife of trade unionist - Panyan Moonsamy Harry. Ellammah was 40 years old in 1956 and went

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2:51

#PODCAST: Local experts believe that SA could be...

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2020/08/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world races to launch a COVID-19 vaccine, medical experts believe South Africa will be prioritised as the country is actively involved in research and trial phases as compared to other world leaders. This is according to Professor of Infectious Diseases and Head of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Groote Schuur Hospital - Dr Marc Mendelson. He says although it could take months before the world gets access to any vaccine, South Africa's standing

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#PODCAST - Celebrating women who have broken the...

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2020/08/09

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad and Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi. In commemoration of Women's Day on 9 August 2020, Newsbreak Talk celebrates women who have made their mark in various sectors. Jayan Moodley- film producer and director of the Kandasamys franchise explains the challenges she faces in bringing greater women representation to the film and television industry.Agie Govender - director of CHOC, the childhood cancer centre in Durban- explains why selfcare is so

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3:12

#PODCAST - #GiftoftheGivers contribute #R1M to relief...

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2020/08/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh HarreeparshadWith a death-toll of 154- the situation in Beirut, Lebanon remains dire. This follows the explosion on Tuesday that resulted in about 5000 injuries. Now the Gift of the Givers in South Africa has contributed one-million-rand to relief efforts there. Founder Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman explains that they could not dispath a medical team- because health personnel are currently needed in South Africa to fight COVID-19

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