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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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2:43

#PODCAST: Newly-launched video conferencing system...

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2020/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Learning institutions and businesses that want to get the most production done under the current lockdown can take advantage of Veedo - a reverse billed, data free video conferencing system. The newly launched system works in the same way a toll free line would - you call and the charge goes to the said company. Partnering company "biNu" says all the user needs to utilise Veedo is a Google Chrome based browser and no app is required. CEO Gour Lentell says you

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2:02

#PODCAST: SAMA welcome the ruling that COVID-19...

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2020/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA) - Dr. Angelique Coetzee says that the judgement is in line with the National Department of Health guidelines on how to treat patients who are positive with COVID-19...

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1:14

#PODCAST KZN Edu Dept defends huge amounts paid for...

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2020/06/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Meanwhile...KwaZulu-Natal Education department spokesperson Kwazi Mthethwa defended the amounts paid for the various PPE, saying the pricing guidelines came from national treasury...

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2:19

#PODCAST DA lambasts KZN Education Dept for paying...

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2020/06/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The DA in KwaZulu-Natal have lambasted the provincial education department for paying inflated prices for personal protective equipment or PPEs. DA Spokesperson on Education in KZN, Imran Keeka is calling on MEC Kwazi Mshengu to substantiate why such exorbitant amounts were paid. Keeka has also accused the procurement process of being criminal- questioning the disappearance of the millions of rands worth of PPEs..

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1:04

#PODCAST Mother charged with murder of daughter whose...

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2020/06/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The mother of six-year-old girl, whose body was found in a sugarcane field yesterday, has been charged with her murder. She was reported missing on Sunday, after her mother claimed the child was snatched out of her vehicle. The mother, 42-year-old Fungai Nyamadzawo, has been remanded into custody. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says she will again appear in court on the 10th of June for a formal bail hearing ...

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2:31

#PODCAST OUTA urges ESKOM to investigate improper...

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2020/06/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has pleaded to Eskom CEO - André de Ruyter to investigate all improper transactions at the Power Utility and prosecute those that are implicated. This comes as the utility was responding to recent speculation about a R5bn payment it had mistakenly made to Tegeta Exploration & Resources. Other allegations against the power utility include that at least seven contractors have been charging above average market prices for

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3:33

#PODCAST Court ruling highlights irrationality of...

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2020/06/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Constitutional Court expert Prof. Pierre de Vos says the Pretoria High Court ruling that Alert Level 4 and 3 of lockdown is unconstitutional will likely be appealed based on the argument of that almost all regulations were irrational. The ruling came after Activist, Reyno De Beer and his his organization - called the Liberty Fighters Network - had challenged the regulations. The court found that the regulations were in contravention of civil liberties

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2:27

#PODCAST: Department of Home Affairs announce the...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Department of Home Affairs has announced the resumption of marriage services and will receive late birth registrations under lockdown level 3. However, spokesperson for the Minister of Home Affairs - Siya Qoza, says these will only take place via strict appointment. Qoza says, couples are requested to visit their nearest offices with only their witnesses to keep the numbers of people at department at a bare minimum. An appointment is also required when

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2:31

#PODCAST: St. Giles Association for the Handicapped...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The St. Giles Association for the Handicapped is celebrating it's 68th year and hope to continue to grow for years to come, despite the lock-down leaving the organisation in financial difficulty. Fundraising Manager - Brenda Craig, says the anniversary was celebrated in an usual fashion due to COVID-19, however further celebrations will follow in future. She encourages people who cannot celebrate their birthday's on a grand scale, to rather make a donation to

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3:03

#PODCAST: Millions of rands worth of PPEs go missing...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal schools could be set for yet another delay in its re-opening, after millions of rand's worth of personal protective equipment went missing. Schools across the country are scheduled to re-open on Monday the 8th of June. The large quantities of PPEs disappeared in the Umlazi, Pinetown and Zululand districts. KZN Education Department Spokesperson Kwazi Mthethwa, says the equipment had gone missing en route to circuit offices and schools. More than

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3:20

#PODCAST: Pretoria High Court declares all levels of...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Activist, Reyno De Beer, has welcomed the High Court in Pretoria's declaration that South African lockdown regulations are unconstitutional and invalid - saying he believes government was trampling on the rights of ordinary people. The court has suspended the ruling for two weeks - meaning that level 3 regulations remain in force for now. The court has directed members of the National Coronavirus Command Council to review, amend and republish the regulations to

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2:48

#PODCAST: Education experts propose the extension of...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Education experts have proposed the extension of the academic year and a delayed start to 2021. This as the country grapples to fight the impact of the coronavirus. Director of the African Centre for Scholarship - Prof. Sarah Howie says that the prolonged start to the new year across all learning institutions is a workable solution to the current academic crisis. Speaking to Newsbreak Prof. Howie described government's role in ensuring that the standard of

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#PODCAST: South African fisher-folk react to the...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo and Matthew Veeran - South African fisher-folk can finally breathe a sigh of relief - following the announcement that recreational fishing is now permitted under lockdown level three. The announcement was confirmed by Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy earlier this week. The amended regulations excludes charter fishing. Fisher-folk must also ensure that they have a valid permit. Meanwhile, recreational fisherman - Juggie Reddy is happy

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#PODCAST: NAISA secretary-general says close to 60%...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - While many schools in the public sector scramble to put safety measures in place before the proposed opening on the 8th of June, it was back to PRIVATE schools for thousands of learners who fall under the banner of The National Alliance of Independent School Association (NAISA). Secretary-general of NAISA, Ebrahim Ansur says ALMOST 60% of their schools have opened either yesterday or today. He says learners have been very co-operative in ensuring their role in

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#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal Health Department looking to...

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2020/06/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department is aiming at employing an additional 3,000 health care workers to deal with the expected increase in COVID-19 cases as the national lockdown is being eased. Health MEC - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu - has visited the Clairwood Hospital in the south of the Durban metro where 159 beds in the 275 bed hospital has been set aside to isolate COVID-19 patients. Her visit was aimed at checking on the readiness of isolation and quarantine

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2:57

#PODCAST: Restaurant Association of South Africa...

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2020/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) has pleaded with government to allow sit-ins at recognised establishments - who follow strict measures against the spread of COVID-19. They say massive job losses are "inevitable within the industry" - as sit-in dining remains prohibited under alert level 3 of the lockdown. Over 13,000 establishments nationally have opened their doors earlier this week for deliveries and collections only. RASA CEO, Wendy Alberts

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#PODCAST: SARDINE UPDATE - more pockets expected to...

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2020/06/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Natal Sardines have been netted along the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal yesterday and netters can expect more pockets to pop up close to the beaches. The silvery delicacies - often fried with masala and served hot with butter bread or dhall and rice - is unique to the coastline during winter. Social media is abuzz with videos of large shoals of sardines being netted - as lock down regulations dropped to level 3. Acting HOD for Operations at the Sharks

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#PODCAST: Mixed reaction from parents, teachers - but...

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2020/06/02

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel and Shanell Daniel - Not knowing first-hand the full impact of the coronavirus and it's potential effects has left many parents undecided on whether or not to send their children back to school. This follows the announcement made by Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga that Grade's 7 and 12's will only return on the 8th of June.Meanwhile, some Grade 7 learners say they are pumped and ready to go back to school next week. The Grade 12's meanwhile,

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#PODCAST: Various parents "undecided" on whether or...

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2020/06/02

By Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - Not knowing first-hand the full impact of the coronavirus and it's potential effects has left many parents undecided on whether or not to send their children back to school. This follows the announcement made by Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga that Grade's 7 and 12's will only return on the 8th of June. Previously, the Minister announced schools would re-open on the 1st of June - however due to them not being fully prepared, the

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2:36

#PODCAST: Petrol price set to increase by a whopping...

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2020/06/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Petrol prices are set to increase dramatically from midnight tonight. The Energy Department said that the retail price of all grades of petrol would increase by R1.18 cents per litre. Diesel will rise by 22 cents. There have been significant fuel price reductions over the past few months due to a plummet in oil prices. This was due to less demand during the COVID-19 pandemic and a price war involving Saudi Arabia and Russia. For the latest, we spoke to

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