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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: Concerned parent raises safety concerns in...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Mother of three school-going children Nirupa Chaithram, from Malvern, south of Durban, has written an open letter to Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, raising her concerns for the health and safety of children if schools do re-open...

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#PODCAST: The US government donates more than a 1000...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The United States government has donated more than 1000 ventilators to aid South Africa's fight against Covid19. This donation forms part of a continued partnership between the countries, of which financially amounts to more than than 41-million US dollars. US Consul General to South Africa in KwaZulu-Natal, Sherry Zalika Sykes, says some of the equipment arrived this past Sunday and the rest are expected to arrive in the coming days...

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#PODCAST: KZN Premier launches train clinic at...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Shanell Daniel - A train that has been transformed into a clinic aimed at boosting the testing capacity for Covid-19 in KwaZulu-Natal has been launched at Phoenix, north of Durban, today. The community of Phoenix and surrounds now have access to the Transnet-Phelophepa Healthcare Train Clinic based at the Phoenix Railway Station. Launched by Premier Sihle Zikalala, together with Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu and the Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda, the train

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2:58

#PODCAST: Education expert says that teachers must be...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The highly anticipated address by Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga on the preparations for the re-opening of schools is expected to take place later this afternoon. Various opinions, ranging from from educational experts to parents - have all weighed in on the reopening of schools on the 1st of June, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Education expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Professor Labby Ramrathan says he does not believe schools will be ready

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2:23

#PODCAST: Over 70 South Africans have returned home...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 70 South African citizens have returned home after being trapped in northern African countries due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The group, which arrived at O.R. Tambo International Airport over the weekend, have been safely quarantined with the assistance of volunteer group "Home Away from Home". The 74 citizens could not make it through boarding gates before the travel bans kicked in, resulting in them being trapped in countries such as Morocco, the

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3:09

#PODCAST: Weight loss fundi Dr Kat's discusses how to...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With not much to do - and over 50 days into lockdown - most chores have been done, odds and ends fixed - and people are turning AND returning to their fridges several times a day. While a tasty treat does do good for one's taste buds, it's not always a good idea for a healthy lifestyle. In this week's Medical Monitor, Newsbreak speaks to Dr Naseeba Kathrada on fighting the battle of the bulge during lockdown. Kathrada says steps can be taken now, to prevent

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3:07

#PODCAST: iMeditate Africa set to hold a robust...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Business, medical and education experts will come together this afternoon as part of the iMeditate Africa series, in the lead up to Africa Day on Monday. Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on COVID-19, Professor Salim Abdool Karim and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Wits - Professor Adam Habib, are among some of the panellists who will be discussing ways forward amid the COVID19 pandemic. The online conversation will be facilitated by

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1:43

#PODCAST: Emperors Palace respond to claims that...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producers Rachel Vadi and Hoosen Ebrahim - 103 South Africans who were repatriated from Pakistan last Thursday - claim they are not being provided with appropriate meals AND are not being screened on a daily basis as per requirements when under quarantine. Meanwhile, speaking on behalf of the Emperors Palace Hotels, Casino and Convention Resort, Group Public Relations and Customer Care Manager, Julie Van Wyk, responded to these allegations via an email. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim has

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2:36

#PODCAST: DA in KZN urge Minister Barbara Creecy to...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has written to Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy, urging her to immediately amend the regulation of the lockdown to allow for informal subsistence fisher-folk to get back on track using their recreational permits. DA deputy Shadow Minister - Hannah Winkler, says hundreds of families dependant on fishing have been put in a precarious position during the lockdown...

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2:55

#PODCAST: Disgruntled repatriated South Africans...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - 103 South Africans who were repatriated from Pakistan last Thursday - claim they are not being provided with appropriate meals AND are not being screened on a daily basis as per requirements when under quarantine. Spokesperson for the quarantined group, Melanie Govender says on the morning of the fourth day of quarantine, they were served bacon, which is not allowed in the Islamic diet. Furthermore, Govender claims that some people were only being screened by

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#PODCAST: Attorney urges "worried" employees to lay a...

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2020/05/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The legal rights of employees have come under the spotlight as many South Africans are facing pay cuts, retrenchment and being out of a job as a result of the National Lockdown. According to attorney Revonia Royyapen-Pillay, employees have the right to lay a complaint against their employer with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) if they believe that they are being unfairly treated. Royyapen-Pillay explains...

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#PODCAST: Police in Gauteng urge people to be on high...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police in Gauteng have requested members of the public to be on high alert following the escape of four prisoners from the Kgosi Mapuru Correctional Facility, in Pretoria. It's understood that the four fugitives were awaiting trial when they made their getaway from the facility. The facility is amongst those with the highest level of security in the country. They face charges including theft, armed robbery and housebreaking. The weekend prison-break comes as

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#PODCAST: Teacher Union SADTU warns of widespread...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Teachers union SADTU believes that if schools reopen too early, we could start seeing new COVID19 epicentres around the country due to the possible rapid transmission of the virus. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to provide clarity on the back to school situation tomorrow afternoon. SADTU General Secretary, Mugwena Maluleke says learner transport is among the issues the union would like minister Motshekga to address ...

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#PODCAST SA at the forefront for #COVID19 #vaccine...

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2020/05/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - HEAD OF THE CENTRE FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNOLOGY AT THE NICD DR. MELINDA SUCHARD TALKS ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA BEING AT THE FOREFRONT OF VACCINE TRIALS FOR COVID-19 ACCORDING TO THE THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.

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#PODCAST About 200 South Africans stranded in India...

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2020/05/18

by Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Shanell Daniel - About 200 South Africans who are stranded in India are expected to be repatriated from 22 May, pending Covid-19 testing. This is according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. These South Africans claim that they were unable to make travel arrangements due to the emergency lockdown imposed in India - and have been stranded since March. Media Liaison for Dirco, Lunga Ngqengelele, says the delay in this

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#PODCAST: Today marks 11 years since the Mullivaikkal...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Today marks 11 years since the Mullivaikkal Massacre - which shook the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, killing thousands of Tamils in a span of just a few days. A United Nations (UN) inquiry estimated nearly 40,000 deaths during the final phases of the war. This shocking moment in history is remembered worldwide by various Tamil organisations. In South Africa, "Mullivaikkaal Tamil Remembrance Day" will be commemorated with 18 minutes of silence at 6pm this

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#PODCAST: 85-year-old author and historian Dr. Juggie...

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2020/05/18

By Newbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A book tracing the roots of Indians who left India from 1834, embarking on a journey for better prospects in various other colonies, were subjected to harsh labour practices. That's according to Dr. Juggie Pather - author and historian. The 85-year-old has penned his latest book titled, Kala Pani: Indentured Roots. Kala Pani means Black Waters in the Hindi language. Pather says the book provides a detailed account of the mass atrocities that Indian Indentured

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth residents laud the re-opening of...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Following weeks of discussions with various departments, the popular Bangladesh Market in Chatsworth, south of Durban had its first successful two-days of trade this weekend. All traders had to comply with "Alert Level 4" lockdown regulations. Chairperson of the Bangladesh Market Association, Vic Pillay says patrons were pleased to be able to purchase goods at their usual shopping hub. Pillay says almost 160 poeple registered to trade. However, due to the lockdown

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#PODCAST: @CASACZA react to the call by "Lawyers for...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Meanwhile, Lawson Naidoo - the Executive Director at the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC) says weaknesses in the National Disaster Management Act are forming the basis of these legal challenges. However, he says calling for the end of the lockdown under these unique circumstances is highly irresponsible...

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#PODCAST: "Lawyers for Constitutional Democracy"...

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2020/05/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Civil society groups are questioning the constitutionality of the lockdown and the National Command Council (NCC). A civil society group of legal practitioners known as "Lawyers for Constitutional Democracy" are now demanding that government end the lockdown and invalidate the NCC. They say the lockdown must be lifted on the grounds of legal, medical, economic and humanitarian reasons that will prove far greater than the Coronavirus mortality rate. In relation

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