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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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3:35

#PODCAST Umdoni Christian Academy in KZN the first...

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2024/01/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Umdoni Christian Academy in KwaZulu-Natal has become the first school in South Africa to offer the Cambridge curriculum from Pre-School to High School. The Cambridge curriculum is an international system, which offers a broader variety of subjects, allowing schools and learners to customise their educational experience. Principal of Umdoni Christian Academy, Jenny Page explains the core attributes on which the Cambridge curriculum is based and how it will

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3:46

#PODCAST This week's Techno Touch finds out more...

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2024/01/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Samsung recently held a media event in South Africa showcasing its latest flagship device - the S24 - with the smartphone being hailed as a game changer in terms of how it utilises Artificial Intelligence (AI). The device comes with a number of improvements over its predecessor with Galaxy AI software allowing users to edit photographs in creative new ways, text and make phone calls easier and even streamline the way you take notes. Meanwhile, it's hardware is

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3:44

#PODCAST REACTION: Several people from Limpopo...

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2024/01/23

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Several people from the Vhembe district in Limpopo have come out saying they have been swindled following what appears to be an organized internet scam. The fraudsters have been using social media to entice people into buying products such as clothes, cars and electrical appliances. After sending the money, products were not forthcoming, and scammers' social accounts were deleted. Divesh Sooka, General Manager at SAND Technologies South Africa has been keeping

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2:20

#PODCAST WHO-approved malaria vaccine hailed as "life...

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2024/01/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called the first roll out of a Malaria vaccine "lifesaving". It will focus on infants in the 42 districts of Cameroon, worst affected by the mosquito borne disease and follow successful pilot campaigns in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi. Around 40 years in the making, the World Health Organization (WHO)-approved RTS, S vaccine developed by British drugmaker GSK is meant to work alongside existing tools such as bed nets to combat

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3:23

#PODCAST eThekwini Ratepayers & Residents Association...

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2024/01/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The eThekwini Ratepayers and Residents Association (ERRA) says protests in areas north of Durban such as Phoenix and Verulam will intensify until water is restored. This comes as hundreds of residents burned tyres and blocked off the R102 road between Phoenix and Verulam yesterday morning causing major disruptions. This is one of many protests in the area over the last month as some residents claim to have gone without water for over three months. President of

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3:11

#PODCAST IRR express concern over the retention of...

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2024/01/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) is concerned about the retention of learners that actually make it to complete grade 12. This comes as the country celebrates the 82.9 matric pass rate- the highest ever since democracy. The IRR cites that in 2023 only 691-thousand learners sat down for the final exams, compared to the 725 thousand in 2022. They say the latest matric results do not show how learners are being retained in the schooling system

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3:26

#PODCAST UKZN education expert says the sector is...

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2024/01/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As the excitement of matric results fades, the uncertainty for prospective first year university students arises. In preparation for the 2024 academic year, several governmental stakeholders met recently to understand the level of preparedness of the higher education sector. While the financial affordability of furthering one's studies forms part of the many challenges students and universities face, Professor at the School of Education at the University of

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3:31

#PODCAST Millions around the world celebrate as the...

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2024/01/22

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - An aura of euphoria hangs over billions of Hindus worldwide - as the Ram Mandir or Temple of Hindu God Ram will be officially consecrated in Ayodhya, north India today. The temple has been subject to 500 years of controversy- with the land- considered the birthplace of Lord Ram- came under Mughal control in the 1500s. Here a mosque called the Babri Masjid was built. It was later demolished in 1992- after several disputes. In 2020 the Indian Supreme

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2:57

#PODCAST Trenance Park resident says the water...

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2024/01/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A resident of Trenance Park, in the north of Durban, says the stress of being without running water for 100 days has affected her physical health - and has pushed her to consider leaving her home of 35-years. Kogie Reddy is one of many Trenance Park residents who have been without running water for more than three months. Residents have since protested in the area, calling on government to intervene urgently. Reddy shared her experience with Shanell...

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#PODCAST Expert warns that the "climate chickens"...

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2024/01/21

by Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad. Heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal is an indication that the climate change chickens have come home to roost. That's the view of climate change expert Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi. More than 20 people lost their lives in floods that struck Ladysmith on Christmas Eve. Most recently eight people died after flash floods last week in the eThekwini metro. Prof. Mabhaudhi explains some of the interventions needed to mitigate the effects of heavy downpours across the

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#PODCAST Matric class of 2023 achieve an 82.9% pass...

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2024/01/19

The Matric class of 2023 has achieved 82-point nine percent pass rate. This is an increase of 2.8% when compared to the 80.1% pass rate recorded by the class of 2022. Free State has continued its dominance as the top-performing province, with a pass rate of over 89 percent. About 900-thousand learners wrote the 2023 matric exams at more than 6,000 centres across the country. Phanuel Shuma reports…

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3:32

#PODCAST Stats show that consumers scaled down...

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2024/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Statistics show that South African consumers reined in their purse strings over Black Friday last year due to a tough economy. That's according to the latest Stats SA data. Experts say the numbers point to one glaring revelation - that it seems like South Africans are no longer in a frenzy over Black Friday shopping. I spoke to Senior Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers, Grant Nader. He says people are still interested in shopping on Black

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3:26

#PODCAST Nelson Mandela Youth Centre to host a number...

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2024/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - From karate to yoga, the Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban is hosting a plethora of free activities and classes over this coming weekend. Anyone over five years of age are welcome to register and attend the karate classes, which have been held for over 18 years at the centre. Centre co-ordinator, Clive Pillay says speech and drama lessons and line dancing are among the other activities will be taking place...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - 19 January 2024...

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2024/01/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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3:23

#PODCAST Local insurer stresses the importance of...

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2024/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This time of the year usually means its time to get the tedious task of reviewing policies, investments and plans underway. Recent report meanwhile show that South Africa is going through an increase in crime incidents and this normally results a surge in insurance claims. Mishaya Chettiar, Executive Head at Everything.Insure says as people reassess policies, most of the claims coming through seem to be related to weather or load-shedding damage. Chettiar says

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#PODCAST Urgent meeting on the cards to help address...

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2024/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - After being left without running water for seven days, frustration and anger is growing amongst residents of Verulam and surrounding suburbs north of Durban. Since the April 2022 floods, communities north of Durban have gone for pro-longed periods of time without water due to infrastructure damage. Almost two years later, and residents are still being left to fend for themselves to the extent that the Verulam Water Crisis Committee was formed. There have also

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3:47

#PODCAST Netcare Akeso Clinic urge parent to help...

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2024/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Medical experts are urging parents to use the start of the academic year to create healthy routines for their children. Angela Morisse, occupational therapist at Netcare Akeso's Milnerton Clinic, says helping a child implement and keep track of their routines will build their future independence. Morisse says it's important for children to have structure which will help them avoid experiencing stress and anxiety....

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#PODCAST IEB top achiever Dylan Ho reacts to hearing...

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2024/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - 18-year-old Dylan Ho has bagged eight distinctions in the Independent Examination Board (IEB) 2023 matric exams. The St Benedict's College student achieved an 91.3% average pass with distinctions in English, Afrikaans, IT, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Sciences and Life Sciences to name a few. Ho, who resides in Bedfordview in Johannesburg, says he intends on studying Medicine....

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2:32

#PODCAST Despite the poor weather, Adopt-a-River hope...

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2024/01/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental conservation organisation, Adopt-a-River is hoping it can continue with its E.coli sampling at Durban beaches today following the heavy rainfall over the last week. Adopt-a-River founder, Janet Simpkins says a significant amount of sewage and other materials made its way down stream into the ocean. Simpkins says clean-ups have been taking place and will continue once the weather clears up...

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#PODCAST As schools reopen, parents encouraged to...

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2024/01/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Schools open today for the 2024 academic years and it can be a daunting time for many children. However, experts are encouraging parents to support the physical and mental wellbeing of their children as they navigate new schools, teachers or classrooms. Angela Morisse, occupational therapist at Netcare Akeso's Milnerton Clinic, shares some practical tips to support children during this period of adjustment, emphasising the importance of seamlessly

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