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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: The Nelson Mandela Foundation "devastated"...

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Foundation says they are devastated by the untimely passing of Zindzi Mandela, five days shy of what would have been her father's 102nd birthday. The 59-year-old died at a Johannesburg hospital yesterday morning. Zindizi was the youngest daughter of former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. She was also the outgoing ambassador to Denmark. Zindzi's death coincidentally falls on the the same day as her

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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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#PODCAST: Audiological clinic HEAR24 explain why...

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2020/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Around 460 million people worldwide have disabling hearing loss and 34 million of these are children. But hearing loss can affect anyone at any age. It's most common among people older than 60 years of age. Just like regularly checking your eyesight, checking your hearing ability is just as important. In this week's Medical Monitor, Evette Belankhulu an audiologist from HEAR24 - says patients do not need to suffer in isolation as there are measures to help one

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1:36

#PODCAST: Where's the sardines? They've pulled one...

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2020/07/13

By Fishing Expert Adam Kamdar - Sardines are once again playing hide and seek with local fisherfolk in KwaZulu-Natal. Inclement weather conditions are touted to have played a part in this. Here's Adam...

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1:16

#PODCAST: Disgruntled liquor outlet owners take to...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Several liquor outlet owners and consumers are protesting in and around Durban after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the latest ban on booze sales. Dheven Govindasami from the Private Security Company PT Tactical brings us the latest on whats hapening on the streets..

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3:16

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for South Africa's...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South Africa's ambassador to Denmark, Zindzi Mandela has passed away aged 59. The diplomat died earlier this morning at a Johannesburg hospital. She was the daughter of former President Nelson Mandela and struggle stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Political Analyst Sanusha Naidoo says that Zindzi played an important role in the apartheid struggle as she was the "voice" of Nelson Mandela in 1985....

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2:34

#PODCAST: Alcohol Ban - celebrated by some - loathed...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has announced the new lockdown regulations after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared an extension of the State of Disaster to curb the coronavirus. The President also announced the immediate ban on the sale and transportation of alcohol - much to the dismay of some. The country will remain on lockdown level three. Director of the Anti-Drug Forum SA at Chatsworth south of Durban -

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2:17

#PODCAST: JHB Dr says alcohol ban will significantly...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A doctor based at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg says the reintroduction of the ban on alcohol sale and distribution will go a long way in relieving some of the strain at medical facilities around the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement last night - saying alcohol sales have been suspended with immediate effect, as part of government's renewed measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Dr Kimeshni Naidoo says she noticed

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#PODCAST: KZN SCOPA gives various departments a...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has given the Departments of Health, Education and Social Development until the 12th of August to provide a detailed account of their emergency procurement expenditure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The looming deadline is in compliance with the National Treasury Instruction that all national and provincial departments - along with public entities avoid mismanagement or unauthorised

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#PODCAST: Curator Selvan Naidoo explains how Durban's...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - As we close in on 110 days since lockdown began in South Africa, the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban has come up with a few creative ways to keep the museum running. Curator Selvan Naidoo says the centre's new model of using social media to convey their stories has been a massive success. The centre is active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and its website too - where articles and photos are posted on a regular basis. Meanwhile, with amended regulations now

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2:26

#PODCAST: Following the death of an infected man,...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Residents of the eThekwini Council Flats in Isipingo, south of Durban say they are concerned about a possible breakout of COVID-19 in their area - following the death of a resident. Speaking on behalf of the community, Melusha Pakkiri says the deceased found out he was COVID-19 positive a few days before he passed away. Pakkiri says they are now worried that others may be infected. She says they have reached out for assistance, but as of this moment, the calls

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3:58

#PODCAST: Full reaction as President Cyril Ramaphosa...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim and Taliesha Naidoo - Government has decided that the country will remain at Level 3 of the lockdown.President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that the sale of alcohol has been suspended again while a curfew from nine at night until four o' clock in the mornings will be in force from today. People will also now be legally obliged to wear a mask when they leave their homes. The president says everything possible needs to be done to contain the virus that has

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#PODCAST: Reaction from India as Bolllywood's...

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2020/07/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Bollywood actor, Amitabh Bachchan, says he has tested positive for the Coronavirus and is hospitalised in Mumbai with mild symptoms. Meanwhile, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and their daughter Aaradhya, were also infected with coronavirus. Durga Chakravaty - a journalist closely following the story in India says the news has set a new reality for citizens who were not taking the pandemic seriously...

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#PODCAST - #WaysToSave during lockdown

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2020/07/12

By Newsbreak Talkshow Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad.

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#PODCAST - As Gauteng is declared the epic-enter of...

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2020/07/11

By Newsbreak Talk Presenter, Taresh Harreeparshad - The first weekly Provincial Command Council (PCC) briefing has been delivered without Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, who tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday* (friday). The PCC updated the public on the preparedness of the province and it's capacity in handling the coronavirus. Gauteng is now the epicentre of the pandemic with 87-thousand-and-33 confirmed cases of the 250-thousand-687 confirmed nationally.

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PODCAST - KZN Department of Health investigates...

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2020/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The head of the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department - Doctor Sandile Tshabalala - says they are awaiting reports from clinical staff before issuing a report on the death of a five-month old baby who alleged succumbed to Covid-19. The child, who died on Monday, was admitted to hospital with TB. Tshabalala says the department is investigating the death.

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#PODCAST - Three men arrested for allegedly...

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2020/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Three men were released on bail at Durban magistrates court- after they appeared on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. Ravindran Pillay, Dhanapalan Pillay and Sholyn Pillay were arrested for allegedly defrauding Toyota of more than R5.5 million between 2015 to 2017. Hawks spokesperson Simphiwe Mhlongo

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#PODCAST - SARDINE RUN UPDATE 11 JULY 2020

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2020/07/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - As the cold weather sweeps through KZN, angling enthusiast and bait shop owner Adam Kamdar gives us the latest

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#PODCAST: @TheSADAG to host a free online help...

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2020/07/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As South Africa is expected to reach it's peak of COVID-19 infections in the coming weeks, panic and anxiety among citizens is on the rise. This comes as the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) observes "Panic Awareness Day" today. The between 1 and 2 pm the group will host a free online session - open to the public - addressing any of your concerns with a clinical psychologist. Operations Director, Cassey Chambers says the number of calls coming

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#PODCAST: Health Minister discussing the possibility...

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2020/07/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africans need to play their part is providing awareness, while understanding the harms of alcohol abuse and irresponsible drinking. This is the call made by Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize, reacting to the concern raised by health officials. They report that trauma cases have increased by over 300% since the introduction of alcohol sales in the country. Employees at government hospitals claim that the same equipment used to treat irresponsible drinking

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