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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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#PODCAST: eThekwini Municipality say the backlog on...

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2020/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A backlog on waste collection throughout the eThekwini Municipality is expected to be tackled immediately. This follows challenges of waste collection in the city since last week, after a stand-off between management and workers over an issue in relation to the implementation of overtime changes. Organized labour have accused management of implementing the changes without proper consultation. Mayoral Spokesperson Mluleki Mntungwa says an urgent meeting was held

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#PODCAST: Stats show that South Africans consume...

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2020/03/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - High blood pressure or hypertension, is responsible for 13% of all deaths globally. In South Africa more than one in three adults live with high blood pressure and it is responsible for one in every two strokes. Yesterday marked the start of "World Salt Awareness Week", which runs until the 15th of this month under the theme "hide and seek". Health promotions manager for the the Heart and Stroke foundation, Dana* Govender, says South Africans consume almost

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1:34

#PODCAST R2.4 million worth of storlen good recovered...

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2020/03/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Four suspects - aged between 20 and 50 - are expected to appear at the Pietermaritzburg Magistrates Court today after R2.4million worth of stolen goods were recovered at the weekend at a warehouse at Coventry Place, at Eastwood, in Pietermaritzburg. This is according to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala. Further investigation revealed that the goods were stolen in Camperdown, north-west of Durban, after a truck carrying boxes of clothing

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2:08

#PODCAST SA faces more #loadshedding this week as...

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2020/03/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Loadshedding may be rolled out until Thursday this week, depending on the extent of breakdowns at power stations throughout the country. This is according to Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha. Stage 1 loadshedding began at 9AM this morning and is expected to continue until 11PM tonight. Mantshantsha urges members of the public to co-operate as infrastructure is not functioning at it's best...

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3:00

#PODCAST Stock markets nosedive as #coronavirus fears...

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2020/03/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The price of oil has fallen to its lowest level in years - bringing with it both negative and positive effects, locally and internationally. The 30-per cent collapse came after Saudi Arabia's decision to raise production - following the oil producers' cartel, OPEC's, failure to strike a production deal with Russia to extend existing production cuts. Meanwhile... Asian stock markets plunged at the start of trade today amid coronavirus fears, adding to

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2:42

#PODCAST: Credit counseling service DebtSafe call for...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The knock on effect of South Africa's economy in the fourth quarter of 2019 contracting by 1.4% would impact the economic climate and the cost of living. This is according to credit counseling service - DebtSafe, who say that this often leads to many consumers defaulting on their credit agreements. They say that around this time, thousands find it difficult to pay the installments on their vehicles or other installments which then result in the bank

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2:36

#PODCAST: Naledi Pandor and Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The 2020 Forbes Woman Africa (FWA) Leading Women Summit, held in Durban this weekend - stayed true to this year's theme - showcasing 50 Pan-African women excelling in their respective fields. Managing editor of FWA - Renuka Methil says the impact of the work carried out, as well as the legacy left behind formed the crux of the criteria in choosing the awardees. Former first lady, Graça Machel, Naledi Pandor, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Miss Universe 2011 Leila

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2:08

#PODCAST: TransUnion Consumer: "negative listing in...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Negative listing in relation to a consumer's credit report can affect their financial health. This is according to Vice President of TransUnion Consumer - Kriben Reddy. He says while it may be concerning that a credit report records ones credit history and payment behaviour, the good news is there are active steps people can take to improve their credit score. Speaking to Newsbreak, Reddy highlights the importance of taking control of ones financial health and

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2:50

#PODCAST: With fake news relating to the #Coronavirus...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the number of people and countries affected by the virus have spread in the recent weeks, so have conspiracy theories and unfounded claims about it. Social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp have seen a number of false and misleading posts about the coronavirus virus. Experts believe that people should ensure sources of information are verified to avoid panic among the masses. SABC Digital News specialist - Tegan Bedser

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1:59

#PODCAST: South Africans share their thoughts and...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Newsbreak also canvassed the views of ordinary South Africans who shared their thoughts and in some instances - fears after the third confirmed case of the coronavirus in South Africa...

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#PODCAST: Latest reaction as South Africa confirm a...

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2020/03/09

South Africa has confirmed its third COVID-19 coronavirus case. All three patients traveled as a group of 10 to Italy. Nine from the group returned to the country on March 1st. This latest patient is confirmed to be the wife of the country's first confirmed case, the Hilton man from KwaZulu-Natal. The second patient, a 39-year-old Gauteng woman, is being treated at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital. Provincial health authorities say they are adding more beds to isolation units in Pietermaritzburg and

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2:24

#PODCAST: "Made in Chatsworth" by @kirunaidoo forms...

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2020/03/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - As part of Newsbreak's 1860 focus to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to South Africa, Newsbreak will be bringing you special features by well known South African authors about the good old days...

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#PODCAST Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize: Stop...

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2020/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says he is concerned about the high level of missinformation on social media and fake news about Coronavirus which might lead to unnecessary public panic. The minister addressed the media at Cowan House Pre-prep School in Hilton outside Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal after a parent at the school was yesterday confirmed as the country's first confirmed case of COVID-19. The 38 year old man arrived in the country on the 1st of

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2:42

#PODCAST: Rydalvale Sports Grounds in Phoenix...

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2020/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - According to Vice President of the Phoenix Child Welfare, Sharm Maharaj - the iconic Rydalvale Sports Grounds at Phoenix, north of Durban, is being dug up to make way for a transport depot. This well-known landmark has hosted the suburb's biggest event - The Phoenix Child Welfare Community Fair - for the past 34 years where funds were raised to help maintain the upkeep of indigant families and children's shelters in the area. Maharaj says this is unacceptable

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1:56

#PODCAST: Massive demand of medical masks at...

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2020/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There has been a spike in sales of medical masks and sanitizers at pharmacies in Durban since the confirmation of the first COVID-19 case in the province of KZN. Solly Suleman - the Director of Sparksport Group of Pharmacies says since yesterday afternoon, there has been a massive demand on masks. However, Suleman says there still is stock available to meet the demand......

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4:06

#PODCAST: Health Minister updates the nation on first...

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2020/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize will be addressing parents and the school management of Cowan House School in Hilton, outside Pietermaritzburg in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. This comes after the minister confirmed yesterday afternoon that one person has tested positive for the virus in the province. The patient who has since been isolated is a 38-year-old man who had travelled to Italy with his wife. The couple has two children. Our reporter, Nonujabulo

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#PODCAST: GP Doctor Prithi Ramlachan provides helpful...

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2020/03/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - General Practitioner, Doctor Prithi Ramlachan, says the first call of action for someone who believes that they may have come into contact with the Coronavirus is to immediately be treated by a doctor - and stay in isolation if infected...

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2:27

#PODCAST: Confirmed #coronavirus cases in India rises...

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2020/03/06

India say that are fully-prepared to tackle Coronavirus even as the total confirmed cases rose to 30, from six early this week. The government has so far screened around 1.6 million travellers and some experts predicted the summer's onset could put an end to the health scare in the country of 1.3 billion people. Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: Health Minister @DrZweliMkhize says the...

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2020/03/06

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says the 38-year-old man from KwaZulu-Natal who has been confirmed to have contracted the Corona Virus is receiving treatment in hospital. Mkhize was briefing the media in Parliament following the confirmation of the first case in the country. Lulama Matya reports...

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#PODCAST: Political parties give their thoughts on...

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2020/03/06

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has told the National Assembly that the country's first coronavirus case was confirmed in Kwazulu Natal. Mkhize revealed this as he was closing the debate of national importance on South Africa's state of readiness to deal with the virus. The debate was initiated by DA MP Siviwe Gwarube as our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent reports...

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