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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: Midrand Learner Transport Association says...

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2020/06/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Midrand Learner Transport Association is not operational as schools have re-opened. The Association says they have not been given sufficient support by government- and are therefore unable to provide their services until they get proper recognition. Spokesperson Brian Govender...

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#PODCAST: Marine strategist explains how a drop in...

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2020/06/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - As COVID-19 grips humanity in health, economic and social uncertainty - the world's oceans may have just had time to recover from years of damage and pollution. This is according to conservation strategist at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research - Dr Judy Mann. She says small parts of the ocean could have seen marked improvement - with the decline in human activity. However, she says much more time is needed before there can be any tangible

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#PODCAST: SA smokers wait in anticipation as...

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2020/06/11

Smokers in South Africa are waiting with bated breath for the high court in Pretoria to deliver judgement on the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association's case to un-ban the sale of tobacco products. FITA took the government to court saying Regulation 27 of the Disaster Management Act was "irrational" and that no consideration was given to the impact on people's lives when a total prohibition on tobacco sales was announced. The full bench of judges reserved judgement in the matter. Liela Magnus

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#PODCAST: Airports Company South Africa urge...

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2020/06/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrhaim - Business travellers using airports for domestic flights have been urged to arrive at least two hours before boarding time. This is the message from the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) . They say operations are in place to service passengers, but significant changes have been implemented to ensure airports play their part in flattening the curve. A further increase in the number of flights is expected from next week. Spokesperson Collin Naidoo

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3:37

#PODCAST: Scholars have not had too much of an impact...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Scholars have not had too much of an impact on taxi operations in local communities. Chatsworth Minibus Association' Leon Loganathan adds that if a taxi driver is found in contravention of COVID-19 regulations, they will revoke their permits...

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#PODCAST: SA Hindu Maha Sabha says they will not...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Hindu Maha Saba have reacted to what they deem an "unwarranted and vicious attack" on Hinduism by Evangelist Simeon Bradley Chetty. The Chatsworth preacher took to Facebook recently to share a video of his personal story, where he converted from Hinduism to Christianity. His comments sparked widespread outrage from various faiths on social media - many of whom rejected his controversial views. Chetty has since retracted the

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#PODCAST:Department of Basic Education concerned...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Basic Education say they are concerned about more schools closing just days after resuming lessons due to positive COVID19 cases. Savannah Park Secondary at Chatsworth south of Durban has become the second school in the area to shut their doors following Apollo Secondary closing on Monday after staff tested positive for the virus. Clairwood Secondary in Durban has also been closed. Department spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga says they are

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#PODCAST: These KZN Principals say the re-opening of...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Newsbreak also canvassed the views of various principals from schools within the eThekwini Municipality KZN principals . Here's Mrs. Govender - from Sterngrove Primary School in Phoenix, north of Durban and Mr J.S. Govender from Wingen Heights Secondary School in Chatsworth, south of Durban...

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#PODCAST: Three Newsbreak staffers to be conferred...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producers Rachel Vadi and Matthew Veeran - It's a big congratulations to three of our Newsbreak staff, who will be conferred with post-graduate degrees at Durban University of Technology's Virtual Graduation today. Newsbreak Talk presenter Taresh Harreeparshad and Newsbreak presenter Tashlan Naidoo will each receive their Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Journalism. Hoosen Ebrahim meanwhile will obtain his Masters degree in Journalism. It was a tough journey for these gentlemen, who

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2:48

#PODCAST: The KZN schools that closed due to staff...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education - Kwazi Mshengu says the two schools that have been closed in the province due to staff members testing positive for COVID19 are being de-contaminated and will re-open soon. On Monday, the Apollo Secondary School at Chatsworth, south of Durban closed, while Clairwood Secondary School in Durban closed yesterday. Meanwhile, Mshengu says the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been deployed to assist close to 60

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#PODCAST: Medium-sized businesses discuss the severe...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Medium-sized businesses have been the worst affected by the national lock-down over the loss of sales and the management of their staff. This is according to consulting firm "JKH" - which represents around 15,000 medium-sized enterprise in South Africa. Spokesperson Jonathan Kingsley-Hall says the lockdown and risk-adjusted strategy is threatening the survival of non-essential independent retailers, who are finding no long term respite for their business

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#PODCAST: Karate instructor, Sensei Govender takes to...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - While non-contact sports have been permitted to train under lockdown level three - a passionate Karate teacher has taken to the virtual world to ensure her students stay on track. Sensei Govender has for over a month been holding online karate sessions for her students aged between 5 and 40-years-old. In this week's Techno Touch, Govender explains how she maintains conformity during her virtual lessons, while ensuring they are still fun...

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#PODCAST: 24-year-old woman to appear in court, after...

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2020/06/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A 24-year-old woman - who claimed she was raped and kidnapped - has been arrested for defeating the ends of justice and perjury. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says the suspect was arrested after an investigation by the Verulam Police Station revealed that she may have been lying. It is alleged that on the 31st of May, the woman was allegedly kidnapped by two unknown men while at the Verulam taxi rank, north of Durban. On June 5th, the alleged kidnap

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#PODCAST: SANPARKS - has opened some of it's...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African National Parks or SANPARKS - has opened its gates at selected parks around the country for day visitors and self-drive excursions. This after two months of being closed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. SANParks spokesperson, Rey Thakhuli told Newsbreak that strict conditions have been implemented, together with health protocols in a bid to safeguard both staff and visitors.

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#PODCAST:Members of the KZN Parliament deployed to...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Parliament have been deployed to various parts of the province to conduct oversight visits to determine school readiness in terms of learners going back to school post lockdown level 5 and 4. Member of the KZN Provincial Parliament, Les Govender has visited schools in Chatsworth and Umlazi, both south of Durban- together with representatives from the Department of health and Department of Public Works. Govender says many schools are

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#PODCAST: World Oceans Day observed with hundreds of...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Hundreds of events around the world usually marks World Oceans Day on 8 June - with beach cleanups the most popular one. But this year, with many countries around the world under lockdown due to the coronavirus, many organisations are celebrating World Ocean's Day - online. Conservation Strategist at the South African Association for Marine Biological Research or SAAMBR, based at the uShaka Marine World, Dr Judy Mann says many of their scientists are sharing their

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#PODCAST: US consul-general in SA calls for...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The US consul-general in South Africa believes there needs to be more conversations between governments in a bid to rid society of racism and oppression. US-Consul General in KwaZulu-Natal, Sherry Zalika Sykes says she is happy that South Africans are speaking out against racial oppression after the murder of African American, George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25th. The 46-year-old died at the hands of police officer, Derek Chauvin who knelt on his neck for

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#PODCAST: Pietermaritzburg is the only South African...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Pietermaritzburg has been selected as an International City of Peace - one of 272 cities worldwide and the only one selected in South Africa. Each "City of Peace" is awarded the title for its sterling efforts in community peace-building. Pietermaritzburg is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal and is known for it's rich history and various sites of cultural significance. Spokesperson of the PMB Freedom Route, Bunny Bhoola says its an honour and privilege for the city

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#PODCAST: eThekwini Municipality to provide...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The eThekwini Municipality is providing relief for ratepayers that may have incurred arrears during the last three months of lockdown. Municipality Spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela says ratepayers have until the end of the month to apply for the COVID-19 special relief payment. What residents can now do is to enter into a credit agreement with the Municipality - on condition that the owing customer pays 50% of the arrears upfront...

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#PODCAST: KZN heart transplant recipient explains why...

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2020/06/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Organ donation can help many people live better and longer. One such patient is 50-year-old Pravina Vather of Pietermaritzburg - who became the first heart transplant recipient in the country to fall pregnant AND successfully deliver a baby. Vather celebrates the 21st anniversary of her heart transplant this year AND her daughter going back to matric after lockdown. She speaks about the importance of organ donation and protecting oneself during the

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