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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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3:20

#PODCAST: Labour lawyer explains the steps one can...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Newsbreak in the past few days has been inundated with messages from the public, related to employers forcing people work during the 21 day lockdown. We then spoke to a labour lawyer who says if one does not fall under the "essential workers" categories such as pharmacies, laboratories, banks, supermarkets, petrol stations and healthcare providers among others - you should not be at work. Sherisa Rajah, says if you are dismissed for not working during the

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3:06

#PODCAST: We speak to the Institute of Waste...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As you prepare to stay indoors for the next three weeks, your waste generation at home is projected to increase. But what happens to the waste that may be contaminated by COVID-19? Leon Grobbelaar, President of Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa (IWMSA) says contaminated waste could be especially harmful for the thousands of vulnerable individuals living illegally on landfill sites in the country...

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2:40

#PODCAST: With the flu season around the corner, a...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A young Durban-based doctor has spoken to Newsbreak ahead of the impending lockdown to discuss South Africa's ability and readiness to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Dr Diresh Rajput says that while the President's lockdown is the only logical solution, it will all be for nothing if people fail to comply with the law. Dr Rajput studied in China for a significant period of time and also spoke about the current situation in the Asian country - which

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1:15

#PODCAST: Lancet Laboratories respond to claims of...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, Lancet Laboratories responded to the claims via an emailed statement. Rachel Vadi with the details...

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2:36

#PODCAST: A backlog in #coronavirus testing has...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A backlog in coronavirus testing has increased the anxiety of many awaiting their results amidst the increasing infection rate in the country. 39-year-old Zairul Dawood of Phoenix, north of Durban says he has been waiting for more than a week for his results from a private testing facility. He says he has been self-isolating as a precaution...

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3:04

#PODCAST: eThekwini Central Cluster CPF react to the...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Meanwhile, Imtiaz Syed - the Chairperson of the eThekwini Central Cluster Community Policing Forum (CPF) says he is concerned at the alarming increase of gangsterism and gang violence in various Durban communities...

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1:06

#PODCAST: Police investigating a case of murder after...

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2020/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - In other news, KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a case of murder after a 40-year-old man was killed and his wife critically injured during a drive-by shooting at Malvern, south of Durban. It's alleged that two unknown suspects opened fire on the couple on Ridge Road yesterday. The male victim who was driving the vehicle during the incident sustained fatal injuries and died on scene. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. The victims have

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1:38

#PODCAST: Verulam Hospice to continue home visits...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Palliative care to those in their last phase of illness - such as cancer - will continue amid the lockdown. Chairperson of the Verulam Regional Hospice, Professor Chandru Kistan says staff and nurses at the premises in Verulam, north of Durban are equipped to deal with issues related to COVID-19. He says the patient needs to supply written consent to continue home visits from the hospice during lockdown.......

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2:51

#PODCAST Hindu funerals will still go ahead during...

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2020/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Permits from the South African Police Services will have to issued to Hindu priest - to allow them to travel to perform funeral and ceremonial rights during the nationwide 21 day lock down. This is according to the South African Hindu Maha Sabha. Chairmen of the Sabha, Ashwin Trikamjee says undertakers have been given permission to perform funerals - and they will need to provide a letter to the priest to perform the last rites. He also says that only the

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4:40

#PODCAST Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says...

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2020/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says they are tracing almost two-thousand contact cases after the department noted 15 new cases in the Free State linked to a church in Mangaung. Even with the 21 day lockdown to be implemented from Thursday midnight to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, Mkhize says the numbers of infections will rise much, much higher. Mkhize is urging people to remain where they are, and not flock from urban to rural areas before the 21 day

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12:27

#PODCAST #isiZulu Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize...

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2020/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says they are tracing almost two-thousand contact cases after the department noted 15 new cases in the Free State linked to a church in Mangaung. Even with the 21 day lockdown to be implemented from Thursday midnight to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, Mkhize says the numbers of infections will rise much, much higher. Mkhize is urging people to remain where they are, and not flock from urban to rural areas before the 21 day

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2:40

#PODCAST: ANALYSIS - We unpack the UIF's "National...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The ministry of Employment and Labour has assured workers that regardless of the hours of work served -- they are entitled to receive the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits if their employers have been compliant. Employment and Labour minister Thulas Nxesi says the basic conditions of employment rights have been activated for workers to seek annual leave. Meanwhile, legal expert Saber Ahmed Jazbhay says domestic workers will also be able to benefit from

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2:43

#PODCAST: The Techno Touch find out why now could be...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The 21 day nationwide lockdown coming into effect this Thursday night is the perfect opportunity for people to embrace technology and the fourth industrial revolution. That's the advice of technology analyst Preetesh Sewraj. He says students in school and universities should make the best of this time and try and stay ahead of their academic year by making use of available information online. Sewraj has also encouraged religious leaders, educators and lecturers

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3:54

#PODCAST: Emotional Chatsworth mother reacts after...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A mother from Montford in Chatsworth, south of Durban broke down in an interview with Newsbreak when she revealed that her son, Sergeant Keith David Pillay, has been deployed by the South African National Defence Force to patrol the country during the 21-day lockdown. 64-year-old Kanagie Pillay - a mother of five and grandmother of eight - says she is emotional yet proud that her son is part of the army deployed to battle the scourge of COVID19 in South

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3:22

#PODCAST: SAMA welcome the nationwide lockdown, say...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says they fully welcome a total 21-day lockdown of the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The association had previously called for government to implement a lockdown of the country to protect citizens and medical staff from the rapidly spread global virus. SAMA Chairperson Dr. Angelique Coetzee says while essential services during the lockdown include doctors - safety measures are in place to protect them

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2:45

#PODCAST: In light of the #coronavirus pandemic,...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - After President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a 21 day lockdown in the country, muslim burial councils will be considering changes in burial protocols. Kamal Jaffer of Pretoria-based Central Muslim Burials says these new protocols will be communicated to grieving families. He added that strict infection control precautions will be implemented as each deceased will be treated as a COVID19 case to curb the spread of the coronavirus...

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2:29

#PODCAST: Job losses and low economic growth means...

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2020/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South African's unemployment rate of 29.1% is predicted to rise, as job losses and low economic growth is forecast following a 21 day national lockdown. This as President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the new "Solidarity Fund" - an independent relief fund created to combat COVID19 . Ramaphosa has urged businesses, organisations and individuals to contribute towards the fund - which will complement government's efforts to fight the virus. Economist, Dawie Roodt says

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Special #LockDown Programme Monday...

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2020/03/24

Newsbreak hosted a special broadcast on Monday the 23rd March 2020 when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 Day LockDown for South Africa to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The show was hosted by Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo and Salma Patel and produced by Shanell Daniel and Rachel Vadi.

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#PODCAST: South Africa's COVID-19 cases spike to 554...

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2020/03/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, has announced that the number of confirmed Covid19 infections in South Africa has risen to 554 - with two patients currently in ICU at private hospitals. Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a 21 day national lockdown, starting at midnight on Thursday, to help curve the spread of the coronavirus. During a media briefing this morning in Pretoria, Zweli mentioned that the provinces are opening up extra beds to accomodate

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#PODCAST: Social grant recipients urged to put their...

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2020/03/24

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Social grant recipients are being urged to put their health first when recieving early payments amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be paying grants to older persons and persons with disabilities on the 30th and 31st of March. All other forms of grants will be paid on the first of April as normal. Member of the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development Portfolio Committee - Les Govender says beneficiaries must head

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