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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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3:24

#PODCAST: Dept. of Health says if people adhere to...

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2020/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The National Department of Health says if people adhere to the guidelines issued for fighting COVID-19, the high number of cases predicted may be reduced. This follows a Modelling Symposium hosted by the Department, that said infections are expected to peak in September with up to 3 million people infected and death toll up by 40,000 by the end of this year. This was simply a framework of data used to help experts understand the potential risks and

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2:34

#PODCAST: Religious bodies appeal to government to...

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2020/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Religious institutions being declared an essential service was just one of the issues raised by leaders of various faiths in South Africa - in a virtual meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. This is according to the President of SA Hindu Maha Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee, who was part of the meeting. Trikamjee says religious bodies can also play an important part in assisting government with food hamper distribution. The meeting formed part of a broader consultation

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2:07

#PODCAST: "Administration issues" delay the...

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2020/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The more than 200 South Africans who were set to board a plane and be repatriated from India today will have to wait a little longer as their flight was postponed due to administration issues. Earlier this week, we spoke to a South African student studying in India named Keiyuran Govender. He says that the new flight is expected to take off from Mumbai on Sunday and arrive in Johannesburg on Monday...

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3:14

#PODCAST: Decontamination now underway at the Mahatma...

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2020/05/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital at Phoenix, north of Durban is currently being decontaminated after six nurses and four patients tested positive for COVID-19. Board member of the hospital, Sham Maharaj says the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department will be doing oversight of the facility to make sure that the process has been followed correctly. Maharaj says strict protocols will now be followed when admitting new patients at the hospital...

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3:08

#PODCAST: Midrand Learner Transport Association says...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Scholar transport fees are expected to increase- as grade 7 and 12 learners return to school on the 1st of June. That's according to Midrand Learner Transport Association's Brian Govender. He says scholar transport providers have not been paid for about two months now- and have to further incur higher operational costs for masks and sanitisers. Govender explains how challenging it's going to be to practice social distancing while transporting learners...

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1:53

#PODCAST: Principals from seven of the nine SA...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Principals from seven of the nine provinces in South Africa say they are not ready to reopen their schools by the Basic Educations proposed date of the 1st of June. This is according to a survey conducted by teachers Union SADTU. Basic Education Minister Angie Motsekga announced last night that schools will reopen in phases from next month. SADTU's media officer, Nomusa Cembi says the union does not have confidence in the governments plan to have all schools,

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1:46

#PODCAST: Here's how various South African youth...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Parents have expressed varied views to the decision to re-open schools. Some say they trust the governments plans, while others want the minister to come up with stricter safety and hygiene measures before they send they children back to school. Pupils too share similar sentiments. Newsbreak spoke to a few grade 7 and 12 learners and this is what they had to say...

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2:35

#PODCAST: DENOSA say a lack of PPE's was the "root...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Nursing Union DENOSA has reacted to that story saying the lack of PPE is the main cause for the outbreak at the hospital...

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2:54

#PODCAST: KZN npo FEMSSISA expresss displeasure in...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - KwaZulu-Natal non-profit organisation FEMSSISA have expressed displeasure in response to Tuesday's announcement by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga - that schools will re-open on the 1st of June. Chairperson Vishnu Naidoo says while the plans in place seem adequate, allowing learners to resume schooling as early as June is a major COVID-19 risk. During lockdown, FEMSSISA have made various recommendations to the Department of Basic Education and the

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2:46

#PODCAST: Four patients and two nurses test positive...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Staff and patients at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, north of Durban have expressed fear and concern after four patients and two nurses tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. This has resulted in over 30 medical staff being screened and their results still pending. Hospital management have told Newsbreak that a patient came to the facility last week, failing to reveal any symptoms of the virus. Meanwhile, Democratic Alliance KwaZulu-Natal

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3:27

#PODCAST: Department of Basic Education to assess...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Department of Basic Education says that they will assess whether or not to fast track home-schooling registration processes - based on the number of cases that come through. Spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga says that there is an assurance that those interested in home schooling for the 2020 academic year will be supported...

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2:31

#PODCAST: Home-schooling expert discusses the...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Following the announcement that schools will be opened for grade 7 and 12 learners from the 1st of June - the issue of home schooling has popped up. This as many parents are not convinced that their children will be adequately protected from COVID-19. But education analysts are not convinced that the Department of Education would be suitably ready for this process, taking how late it is in the academic year already. Home schooling expert Bouwe Van der

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2:57

#PODCAST: Counselling psychologist says "many could...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A counselling psychologist says many South Africans have developed a mental health problem as a result of the nationwide lockdown and the uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic. Rakhi Beekrum says if one starts feeling anxious or stressed during this time, they need to acknowledge it, speak up, and reach out for help or it could have everlasting consequences...

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4:32

#PODCAST: Calls made for hospitals to establish...

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2020/05/21

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Hospitals need to establish separate zones and entry points for those who test positive for COVID-19. That's a key recommendation from a team of three UKZN medical experts following an investigation into the COVID-19 outbreak at St. Augustine's Hospital. 15 patients died from the virus. The facility had to be shutdown after the rapid spread and opened last week with strict hygiene protocols. The independent investigation found that transmission occurred

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3:20

#PODCAST: FEDSAS "disappointed" by certain aspects of...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - There has been concern in some quarters that schools will not be ready in terms of safety, especially when it comes to grade 7 learners and teachers. The Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) - CEO Paul Colditz says while the plan in place in a concrete one, he is still disappointed by certain aspects of the announcement...

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3:02

#PODCAST: UKZN Professor says Minister Motshekga's...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Grade 7s and 12s will be the first to return to school and the lower grades will then follow. Professor Wayne Hugo from the School of Education and Development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) says the Minister's plan is one that is well thought out. He says that the school year cannot be lost as South Africans need to think about life post-COVID-19...

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2:36

#PODCAST: We speak to an SA student stuck in India -...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 22-year-old South African student stranded in India will spend his birthday under quarantine - as he gets set to be repatriated along with over 200 others this Friday. Keiyuran Govender has been completing his MBA at the University of Bangalore since August last year. During his stay in India, Govender has been left to fend for himself and often spends his time cooking and cleaning. India have extended their lockdown for a further two weeks. Govender says he

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2:12

#PODCAST: The first Phoenix man to test positive for...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The first Phoenix resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has now been given a clean bill of health. The man and his family experienced traumatic times in the early stages of the lockdown, when the community of Phoenix ostracised him - after he tested positive. However, following the intervention of community leaders and local ward councillor Donovan Tino Pillay, the community had a change of heart and supported him in his recovery. Councillor Pillay says the

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3:06

#PODCAST: UCT survey finds that 90% of South African...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The ban on cigarettes in South Africa has been a failure, with nine out of 10 smokers breaking the law during lockdown. This is according to an in-depth online survey by University of Cape Town (UCT). The survey shows that 90% of smokers have been able to get their hands on cigarettes - through the illicit market. Professor Corné van Walbeek from the UCT's School of Economics conducted the survey, consisting of almost 16,000 people...

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2:44

#PODCAST: Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) launch a...

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2020/05/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A multi-national Information Technology company has opened a digital learning platform to the public, providing 30 days free access to anyone that registers before the end of May 2020. Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) aims to develop new digital skills in business administration and marketing amongst others. People will also be awarded with an online certificate, on completion. Country manager from HPE Education Services, Renay Rampersadh says the platform

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