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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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1:05

#PODCAST Security Guard shot dead at Greyville...

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A security guard has been shot dead at Greyville Racecourse in Durban this morning. According to police a group of about five armed suspects entered the racecourse. The 48-year-old security guard sustained a single gunshot would to chest and died on scene. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says a case of murder and robbery are being investigated.......

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#PODCAST #DA demands #solutions from KZN Premier for...

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi -The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal says they have solutions to issues affecting the province - which they will present in the SOPA tomorrow. This is according to DA KZN spokesperson on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mbali Ntuli. She says the DA expects the premier to provide tangible solutions to rooting out corruption...

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3:12

#PODCAST #KZNSOPA2020 What will be the state of...

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Political killings, municipalities under administration, health and education should form the focal point of the KwaZulu-Natal State of the Province Address (SOPA) to be delivered by Premier Sihle Zikahlala tomorrow. Senior Programs Officer at the Democracy Development Program, Brian Mhlongo, says rural spaces in the province should form a focal point as well - especially with talks between the official opposition in KZN - the Inkatha Freedom Party...

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2:16

#PODCAST Home buyers warned of housing scam at Phoenix

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi- A stern warning to prospective home buyers has been issued by KwaZulu Natal police. This after more than 70 cases of fraud, relating to housing scams in Phoenix and surrounding areas, north of Durban, have been reported. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says there is currently a trend of housing scams run by criminals who advertise the sales of homes in local newspapers. She says home buyers should verify the identity of the estate agents....

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2:38

#PODCAST #MedicalMonitor Simple steps to control the...

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Prevention is better than cure and although there are currently NO CONFIRMED CASES of the Coronavirus in South Africa, people should be well-aware of the symptoms and precautionary measures that could help to control the spread of the virus. These are the sentiments of General Practitioner, Dr Ebrahim Khan. In this week's Medical Monitor, Dr Khan explains the importance of clean hands and how to identify the similarities and differences between the Coronavirus

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2:30

#PODCAST Delhi records two cases of #Coronavirus -...

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2020/03/03

India's capital reported its first case of Coronavirus and another was reported down south - taking the number of people affected in India to five. The government said the situation was well under control, but its effects have already begun to tell on the national economy. Rana Senn has the details...

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1:03

#PODCAST #GynaeAttack Lenmed Shifa Private Hospital...

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2020/03/03

Meanwhile, the management of Shifa Private Hospital has released a statement following the assault of the doctor at that medical facility. Salma Patel reports...

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3:35

#PODCAST Medical Association condemns attack on gynae...

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2020/03/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has condemned the alleged severe attack of a gynaecologist at Shifa Private Hospital at Overport in Durban. It's believed that family members of a patient who died following surgery at the hospital brutally attacked the doctor, leaving her in a critical condition. SAMA KZN chairperson, Dr Akhtar Hussain - says the doctor performed surgery on the patient on the 24th of February. The patient's condition then

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2:09

#PODCAST 646 fallen Indian-origin troops of the SS...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - A memorial service has been held to pay tribute to the more than 646 people who perished with the SS Mendi. On 21 February 1917 a large cargo steamship, the Darro, collided with the SS Mendi in the English Channel south of the Isle of Wight. The Mendi sank killing 646 people, most of whom were Indian-origin South African troops. A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Natal Maritime Museum in Durban. The annual celebration is hosted by non-profit organisation

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2:57

#PODCAST Limpopo businessman Rameez Patel murder case...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Limpopo businessman Rameez Patel - who stands accused of murdering his mother and wife in two separate incidents, has appeared at the Polokwane High Court today. Patel appeared in the case in which he is accused of killing his mother, 51-year-old Mahajeen Banu-Patel, in September 2017. He allegedly conspired to kill his mother by hiring a gun man. Patel and his mother had a reported financial dispute. He will also soon appear at court for allegedly killing his

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2:05

#PODCAST Tamil philosoper and movie maker Kannadasen...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Unpublished lyrics by the late Tamil philosopher and movie maker, Kannadasan is to be given new life by South African musician Segai Kistan. Kiston has nurtured a close relationship with Kannadasan's son Gandhi - who approached him to develop music for the lyrics for an album to be released. Kiston says this is a great honour for South African musicians and for the promotion of the Tamil language and culture...

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2:33

#PODCAST Clinical psychologist Dr Sherona Rawat warns...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Dealing with warning signs BEFORE a marriage is fundamental to ensuring proper conflict management in a relationship. This is according to Durban clinical psychologist Dr Sherona Rawat. She was speaking following the shocking murder of a Tongaat woman, allegedly at the hands of her husband on Sunday morning. Murder suspect Denver Marimuthoo has been arrested by police at his parent's home in Stanger after he allegedly fled the murder scene of his wife Roxanne

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1:40

#PODCAST Chatsworth police officer allegedly takes...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A newly-recruited police officer - died in hospital early this morning after he allegedly shot himself at his home at Chatsworth, south of Durban. Chatsworth Community Policing Forum chairperson, Jakes Singh says it is sad that such a young life was lost. However, he says that trauma counselling, debriefing and general psychological support are provided to all officers based at the police station

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2:47

#PODCAST Car safety in Africa questioned as bakkies...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - International vehicle safety organisation "Global New Car Assessment Programmed (NCAP) " has undertaken various tests which prove there are double-standards when it comes to car safety levels in Africa. This follows shocking crash tests which they say show that a local South African made bakkie's safety performance is vastly inferior to that of a five-year-old European version of the vehicle. The test involved a locally built 2018 Nissan NP300 Hardbody and a

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1:42

#PODCAST Eight bodies found in ten days in Verulam -...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - At least eight bodies have been discovered in Verulam and surrounds, north of Durban, over the past 10 days. Kangaroo-court justice could be the suspected cause for this spike in deaths, according to Prem Balram spokesperson for a local private security company. Earlier this morning the unidentified body of a man with multiple gunshot wounds was discovered at Ndwedwe, while the remains of a severly burnt unidentified body was found along the M25, near

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2:08

#PODCAST Tongaat Community reeling in shock as...

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2020/03/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, chairperson of the Tongaat Community Forum, Nazir Sadack says the community are shocked and are in disbelief regarding what happened...

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1:19

#PODCAST Tongaat husband arrested for murder of wife...

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2020/03/02

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police have detained murder suspect Denver Marimuthoo in connection with the alleged killing of his wife Roxanne from Tongaat, north of Durban. On Sunday morning, the body of Roxanne was found with multiple stab wounds, lying in a pool of blood. A manhunt then ensued for the suspect. Ismail Mitha, chairperson of local non-profit organisation, Emergency Control Service South Africa says that Denver was found hours later in Stanger...

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3:15

#PODCAST Lotus FM Lollipop Lane producer and theatre...

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2020/02/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Tributes continue to pour in for legendary playwright and performer, Clinton Marius. Born in KwaZulu-Natal, Marius recently moved to Knysna in the Western Cape where he passed away yesterday following heart surgery at the age of 53. Lotus FM drama producer and close friend of Marius, Raeesa Mahomed, described his well known drama called "Lollipop Lane" as one of the best series to ever air on the station. She described his talent as prolific and says he had

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2:23

#PODCAST Chatsworth cops commended for swift arrest...

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2020/02/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The outstanding team work of the SAPS Chatsworth Serious and Violent Crimes Unit has not gone unnoticed. This follows the swift arrests of four suspects in connection to the murder of a 72-year-old pensioner from Kharwastan, south of Durban. The pensioner was strangled to death last week, and her daughter severely assaulted and bound during a house robbery. Spokesperson for the eThekwini Inner South cluster, Captain Cheryl Pillay, says the joint efforts and

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1:24

#PODCAST Man found dead at Silverglen Nature Reserve...

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2020/02/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the cause of the death - after the body of an unidentified man was found hanging from a tree this morning at the Silverglen Nature Reserve in Chatsworth, south of Durban.Spokesperson for Amawele Emergency Services, Sivan Soobramodey says paramedics who were called to the scene declared the man dead at scene. He says police are still at the scene gathering information

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