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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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#PODCAST Saudi Arabia suspends visits amid...

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2020/02/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended entry to the kingdom for the minor Islamic pilgrimage or UMRAH and visits to Masjid Al Nabawy in Medina. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement amid fears over the spread of the coronavirus. Secretary-General of The South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC), Moaaz Casoo, says the main obligatory pilgrimage – or Hajj - will go ahead unless an official communication from the Saudi Ministry states

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1:25

#PODCAST: NRCS order all formal wholesalers retailers...

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2020/02/27

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has ordered all formal wholesalers, retailers and informal traders to remove and stop the sale of 400g pilchards in tomato sauce and 400g pilchards in chilli sauce with immediate effect. This, after an investigation found a deficiency in the canning process. Salma Patel reports...

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3:17

#PODCAST: Pensioners bemoan the paltry increase in...

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2020/02/27

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - Pensioners say the R 80 increase for old age, disability and and dependency grants to R 1860 per month is not enough. Newsbreak canvassed the views of these pensioners following Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Budget Speech - many of whom say they feel robbed with the less than R 100 increase....

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2:05

#PODCAST: Mauritian authorities temporarily suspend...

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2020/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - Mauritius has temporarily suspended entry for Italian and Korean travellers as a precaution to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. This is to ensure that the Indian Ocean island remains a safe destination for travellers. No cases of the Coronavirus have been recorded in the country, and any visitor who has been to China in the past 14 days, is placed in quarantine on arrival. On Monday, Mauritius authorities have held Italian passengers aboard an Alitalia

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2:39

#PODCAST: Turmoil in India as clashes between Hindus...

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2020/02/27

India's prime minister appealed for calm after the death toll rose to 27 due to days of clashes between Hindus and Muslims over a divisive citizenship law in the national capital. Some 350 people, including police officers and journalists, were also injured in the city's deadliest violence in decades. From New Delhi, here's Rana Senn...

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1:48

#PODCAST: We speak to an avid gardener who explains...

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2020/02/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As temperatures begin to cool down as a sign of summer ending and autumn on the doorstep, it's now the perfect time to plant those winter flowering bulbs. That's according to avid gardener, Angele' Chetty. In this week's Greenscene we go deeper into the sand - finding out how plant-lovers can experience the joy of having flower beds in full bloom. Chetty says if gardeners plant at the right time and follow the instructions, their bulbs are sure to grow and

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#PODCAST: UZKN researcher Dr Veron Ramsuran honoured...

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2020/02/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 38-year-old Durbanite, who is a high impact researcher at The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) has been honoured with the prestigious Vice-Chancellors annual award valued at R150,000. The award is presented to a preeminent researcher at UKZN in recognition of their outstanding research achievements as well as the international reputation they've acquired within their respective field. Dr Veron Ramsuran, spent almost 70% of his PhD in two international

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#PODCAST: KZN Parents Association slam "social media...

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2020/02/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As South Africa rapidly embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) at schools across the country, the dangers of a digitally advanced leaner has sparked major concern. This after videos of learners participating in a social media challenge called the "Skull-Breaker Challenge" have left many injured or hospitalized. The challenge begins with three people standing alongside each other, seemingly ready to jump into the air all at once. But, the two learners

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2:03

#PODCAST: Former SAA board chairperson, Dudu Myeni...

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2020/02/26

Former SAA board chairperson, Dudu Myeni, has conceded that there might have been an error of judgement on her side in what is referred to as the Airbus Swap deal. Myeni is accused of trying to stop the deal from taking place so she could introduce a middle man. The deal which would see SAA swap its old A320 aircraft for A330s, was approved by Treasury. Myeni is on trial in the Pretoria High Court after the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) and the SAA Pilots Association brought an application

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3:54

#PODCAST: We discuss a possible VAT increase as Tito...

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2020/02/26

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Matthew Veeran - Expectations are high ahead of Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's budget speech this afternoon. It is his second and most anticipated speech - at a time when the country faces unpalatable economic and financial challenges. One of the minister's top priorities will be to try and convince ratings agency, Moody's that South Africa is serious about cutting its debt to avoid junk status. For a preview, we spoke to Professor Andre Roux - Economist

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#PODCAST: Unidentified man SHOT DEAD while attempting...

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2020/02/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An unidentified man has been shot dead while attempting to steal batteries from a cellphone tower at Canelands, in Verulam, north of Durban. That's according to spokesperson for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa - Prem Balram. The man, together with two other suspects, allegedly broke into the facility yesterday. They were in the process of stealing the batteries when security officers - tasked with safeguarding the communications tower -

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2:56

#PODCAST: One of the men accused of kidnapping Durban...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - One of the four men accused of kidnapping the daughter of a Durban trucking tycoon has abandoned his bail. The four men were expected to apply for bail in the Durban Magistrates Court. The 45-year old Sandra Moonsamy was kidnapped in May last year on her way home from work. Fanele Mhlongo attended court proceedings and says the matter has been adjourned until March 24 for bail applications......

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#PODCAST: Atleast seven people killed in New Delhi...

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2020/02/25

At least seven people, including a policeman, were killed as thousands of people demonstrating for and against a new citizenship law clashed in Delhi, north of India. Several city districts were locked down today as US President Donald Trump reached the national capital a day after addressing 125-thousand cheering Indians at a packed stadium in Ahmadabad city. Our India correspondent, Rana Senn, reports...

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1:36

#PODCAST: Police arrest fourth suspect in connection...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police have arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the murder of a pensioner from Kharwastan, south of Durban. The 37-year-old suspect was arrested late last night in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape, and is being detained in KwaZulu-Natal pending his court appearance. The 73-year-old Jinsee Ram was found strangled to death in her home last week and her daughter severely assaulted. Provincial police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, says

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#PODCAST: New KZN co-ordinator of the "One South...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Community participation in creating a united South Africa is a key focus of the newly appointed KwaZulu-Natal co-ordinator of the One South Africa Movement - Visvin Reddy. The movement is based on uniting all citizens of South Africa and aims at getting answers to issues affecting regular people on a daily basis. Reddy - a community activist, has taken up the role and hopes to implement the public's thoughts and ideas on how to develop and sustain the country

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#PODCAST: Soul City Institute (SCI) call for...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Social justice organisation the Soul City Institute (SCI) is calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to take action against ANC MP, Boy Mamabolo. This after Mamabolo alleged during the State of the Nation Address last week that EFF leader Julius Malema was abusing his wife. Ramaphosa has since apologised to Malema and his wife for the accusations made by Mamabolo. Ramaphosa further apologised to South African's for the manner in which issues of gender based

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#PODCAST: The #MedicalMonitor looks at how the NHI...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The National Health Insurance (NHI) bill and the impact that the cannabis industry can bring to our ailing economy are hot topics in South Africa at the moment. All eyes will be on finance minister Tito Mboweni tomorrow as he delivers the much anticipated budget speech. Economist Dawie Roodt, says the much debated NHI bill was not properly thought out by the ruling ANC and now places the minister in an extremely difficult position in terms of finding money to

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#PODCAST: ANALYSIS - India and the US expected to...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - India and the United States (US) are today expected to wrap up an arms deal worth three billion dollars, as US president Donald Trump concludes his working visit to the south Asian country. Thousands of people filled a stadium and lined the streets outside to greet Donald Trump, following his arrival. Trump is also expected to confront Modi over an anti-Muslim law and a crackdown in Kashmir -- which have upset some of his close allies back home. Executive

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#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers Foundation come to the...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The urgent cry of residents living in Richmond and Pietermaritzburg has been heard after a major storm left residents homeless and destitute. Coming to their aid is African disaster relief organisation - Gift of the Givers Foundation, distributing day-to-day necessities to the community today. The foundation's KwaZulu-Natal media liaison, Hlengiwe Mkwanyana, says members of the public wanting to get on board can deliver items to their facility at the Dube

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#PODCAST: In Chatsworth, a video of an arguement...

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2020/02/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are looking into an alleged shooting incident that's believed to have taken place at Woodhurst in Chatsworth, south of Durban. A video of the alleged incident is now being shared on social media. It shows two groups of men, carrying various dangerous weapons, involved in a heated argument. The video further shows one of the men withdrawing a firearm and firing warning shots before fleeing the scene. Police say no case has yet been

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