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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: 60% of SA's waste water plants are...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - 60% of South Africa's waste water plants are dysfunctional - which is resulting in poorly treated sewage affecting the environment. That's according to Prof. Anthony Turnton from the University of Free State. It follows the discovery that testing waste water for COVID-19 may be used to identify hotspots for the virus. In this week's Greenscene, Prof. Turnton says that while COVID-19 may not be spread from the waste water - the potential for untreated

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2:33

#PODCAST: Reaction to Ramaphosa's second public...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Tashlan Naidoo - In his second public imbizo, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed governments commitment to supporting South Africans through the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all South Africans were convinced. Many questioned what they termed "irrational decisions" like the cigarette ban, the directive to open schools and poor examples of social distancing. To discuss the public sentiment, Political analyst - Dr Ralph Mathekga explains how the cigarette

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3:02

#PODCAST: Research shows that COVID-19 transmission...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The debate around the safety of children at schools continues, with some unions and civil organisations disagreeing with government on re-opening schools in a phased in approach. Paediatrician and allergy specialist, Dr Thulja Trikamjee says research from around the world shows that transmission from child to child and child to adult is quite low. Dr Trikamjee also urges parents to do research and have all their facts in order before making a decision on

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2:24

#PODCAST: @KathradaFound launch an essay competition,...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In a bid to eradicate the scourge of racism that's becoming more prevalent at schools around the country - The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has launched an essay competition with the aim of creating awareness and finding ways from scholars to tackle burning issue. With racism remaining a major talking point in post-apartheid South African society, the foundation is calling on young people to share their views and experiences in the form of an essay. Ahmed Kathrada

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2:38

#PODCAST: The night curfew spells "bad news" for...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The 9PM to 4AM curfew will have a massive impact on subsistence fisher-folk around the country as some of the best fishing conditions fall within the prohibited times. This after president Cyril Ramaphosa announced the reintroduction of a curfew in his address to the nation - much to the dismay of several sectors of the country. South Africa Freshwater Bank Angling Association president Andries Maree*, says fisher-folk will now have to utilise the permitted

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3:10

#PODCAST: Eskom figures show that South Africans are...

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2020/07/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Loadshedding in the middle of a global pandemic has left many South Africans irate, as power utility Eskom implemented intermittent power cuts for the past six days around the country. Energy analyst - Chris Yelland says Eskom figures showed that South Africa was using lower than projected electricity this winter because of the lockdown. Despite this, however, they were not able to conduct the necessary deep maintenance at some of their plants - reducing the

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6:03

#PODCAST: Women Economy Wednesday- ordinary women,...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - And now its time for a brand new feature called Women's Economy Wednesdays - we bring you the tips and tricks from business women and how they've built their businesses and managed to stay afloat during lockdown. Here is episode one featuring entrepreneur Janet Pillai from Cape Town...

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3:20

#PODCAST: Waste water testing can help government...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Government could soon be able to determine COVID-19 hotspots by analysing waste water. This follows a study across the country that showed COVID-19 RNA in waste water plants. This can enable authorities to identify where the virus is- and roll out testing and preventative measures there. Prof Anthony Turton led the study in Gauteng. He explains how the results can better manage COVID-19 resources on a needs basis...

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1:25

#PODCAST: Cooler weather conditions in KZN scare away...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Cold weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal seemed to have scared off the sardines today. Let's find out what the rest of the week has in store with angling enthusiast and bait shop owner Adam Kamdar on Sardine Fever...

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2:51

#PODCAST: With the peak nearing, education experts...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Education expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Labby Ramrathan says the ideal situation will be to close all schools until after the COVID-19 peak in South Africa. He was reacting to Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, acknowledging that the ministerial advisory committee agreed to re-open the schools despite the World Health Organisation saying the best time to re-open is during low community transmission. South Africa is entering the peak of

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2:48

#PODCAST: With SA dealing with both the winter and...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - Its the middle of winter and the cold weather could trigger allergies. But, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, should allergy sufferers take special precautions? Paediatrician and allergy specialist, Dr Thulja Trikamjee says South Africa is dealing with the winter and influenza season at the same time and this could affect allergy sufferers IF they contract COVID-19...

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2:47

#PODCAST: New food delivery app "Dryvar" looks to...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A new food delivery app being launched in Durban will aim to break into and service markets that have not yet been targeted. But, in launching the service during the wake of a global pandemic, the company say their drivers will undergo stringent health checks on a daily basis, in line with government protocols. CEO of the Dryvar app service, Priven Reddy says each parcel will be tamper-proof sealed, and if broken upon delivery, the product will be deemed unfit

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2:27

#PODCAST: The Restaurant Association of South Africa...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) say almost 400,000 jobs may be lost in the sector in the coming weeks, after government announced a night curfew and another ban on alcohol. RASA CEO Wendy Alberts says 69 restaurants have permanently closed their doors in the last few week, while hundreds more say it's financially unviable for them to open with the curfew and alcohol ban in place. Alberts says the ripple effects of the lockdown, liquor ban and

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3:01

#PODCAST: Young Durban musician Oli Milne rides the...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Up and coming Durban North musician Oliver Milne is back and this time is making waves on the international music scene. His latest single titled "This Girl" has been trending on local streaming platforms and also has the distinction of featuring on Apple Music's International Playlist. A more up-tempo song when compared to his other offerings, "This Girl" was written over a year ago when Milne was in New York. Speaking to Newsbreak about the meaning of his new

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2:36

#PODCAST: With COVID-19 vaccine trials underway, a...

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2020/07/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Countries around the world who are in the race to discover the first successful COVID-19 vaccine should not "cut corners" during the trial phase. This is according to retired South African epidemiologist, Dr. Jo Barnes. She told Newsbreak that medical scientists are most afraid of countries who quickly approve and export a vaccine - before all the safety trials have been adhered too. She explains that the monetary value for the country finding the suitable

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1:14

#PODCAST: Sardines spotted in KZN, but weather...

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2020/07/14

By Fishing Expert Adam Kamdar - There have been reports of sardine sightings along the KwaZulu-Natal south coast this morning, but have any nets been taken? Let's find out with angling enthusiast and bait shop owner Adam Kamdar on Sardine Fever.

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#PODCAST: Wear a mask in public, or face prosecution....

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Justice Minister - Ronald Lamola - has warned that, as a last resort, people could be arrested for failure to wear a face mask in public. Chairperson of the Phoenix Community Policing Forum in Durban, Umesh Singh says the amount of people in the area not wearing a face mask and maintaining a social distance is becoming frightening as we see a spike in COVID19 cases in the country...

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#PODCAST: Tourism sector express outrage as...

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The tourism sector remains outraged at the current regulations governing the industry. They claim that government have backtracked on a decision to open accommodation for leisure within provinces. Chief Executive Officer at the Tourism Business Council - Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa says businesses in the tourism market are now suffering and are in urgent need of economic recovery. ...

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2:18

#PODCAST: The ABH "Little Acorns" to perform at a...

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Ahead of Mandela Day this weekend, a group of children known as "The Little Acorns" are set to wow audiences in a special fundraising concert. The "acorns" hail from the Bhai Rambharos Home for Children and aim to collect much-needed funding for themselves and their home-schooling. The fundraising concert will be live-streamed on the Aryan Benevolent Home's Facebook page on Saturday from 6pm. Saranya Devan - who's helping the little performers prepare - says

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#PODCAST: Muslim community left disappointed, as the...

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The case against the 12 men accused of orchestrating a series of terror-related attacks in Durban in 2018 has been struck off the roll at the Verulam Magistrate's Court. The men were arrested in relation to the planting of explosive devices around the city - as well as a fatal knife attack at the Imam Hussain Mosque, at Verulam, north of Durban. Each suspect faced several charges related to alleged terrorist activities - along with charges of murder‚ attempted

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