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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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3:09

#PODCAST: South African Anti-Drug Forum to host over...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a bid to help bring an end to the scourge of substance abuse and drug dealings at schools, the South African Anti-Drug Forum will host a "Smart Concept" seminar tomorrow morning. The organisation, based in Chatsworth, south of Durban has been at the forefront of drug activism in the area and hope tomorrow's drive will make some sort of difference. Over 300 learners from 60 schools in and around Chatsworth are expected to attend. Anti-Drug Forum Chairperson

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2:40

#PODCAST: New mobile app allows users to capture and...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A new data-free mobile app allows users to collect and capture information at the accident scene and then seamlessly complete the official Accident Report Form (AR Form). The app called "Smash'd" is the brainchild of Zen Citi Managing Director Dineshan Chetty. The 35-year-old from Johannesburg says the snap and scan features of the app make data collection simple and easy for submission to a police station or insurance company...

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#PODCAST: Sydenham CPF encourage individuals...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - If you are between the ages of 20 and 50 and want to help fight crime in your area, the Sydenham Community Policing Forum is encouraging those interested to become "police reservists". A police reservist is a member of the community who performs part-time policing functions on a voluntary basis without being paid. Public Relation Officer for the Sydenham CPF, Satish Dhupelia says recruits are required to volunteer a minimum of 16 hours per month to the South

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2:08

#PODCAST: Striking NEHAWU workers from Durban's...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Workers affiliated to the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) have down tools over a wage dispute at the Life Entabeni Hospital in Durban. The protesting workers demanded a 7% wage increase but the employer has offered a 6% increase. NEHAWU regional secretary - Prince Mthalane says workers have compromised and accepted the 6% increase. However, he says the strike will continue as the employer refuses to compromise on the issue of back

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2:54

#PODCAST: Epileptic 16-year-old falls to his death...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Since the beginning of the 2020 academic year, at least 11 deaths have been recorded at schools across the province of Gauteng. That's according to spokesperson for Gauteng Department of Education, Steve Mabona. The most recent incident occurred at the Ferndale High School, north west of Johannesburg. Yesterday, a 16-year-old grade 10 pupil suffered an epileptic seizure, subsequently falling to his death from the third floor of the school building. Mabona says

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#PODCAST: South Africa's top chemistry graduate looks...

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2020/02/12

By Newsbreak producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 24-year-old University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student recently picked up a prestigious award for being the top chemistry graduate across the country. Shabaaz Abdullah, from Pietermaritzburg, recently won the James Moir medal, for his research in the application of radio-pharmaceuticals. Abdullah hopes to use his research to find a way to stop the replication of cancer cells as he pursues his master's degree...

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#PODCAST: Explosive testimony regarding the death of...

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2020/02/12

Anti-apartheid activist, Neil Aggett's hanging was staged and his death covered up. That's the explosive testimony from former security branch officer Paul Erasmus. Erasmus who was also an interrogator - told the high court in Johannesburg during the inquest into Aggett's death. He says no stone was left un-turned in ensuring that Aggett's death would be ruled a suicide. Erasmus's testimony is the first from a former security branch interrogator. Aggett was found hanging in his cell on the 5th of

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3:12

#PODCAST: We explore digital responsibility on World...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Today marks World Safer Internet Day - a global initiative that seeks to raise awareness on cyber safety and social empowerment. This year, South African digital life skills organisation called 'MySociaLife', has partnered with the rest of the globe in highlighting 'Safer Internet Day' with the aim and focus around cyber- bullying, to empower young people with necessary tools to stay safe online. Founder of MySociaLife.com, Dean Mccoubrey explains the

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2:18

#PODCAST: AAP's Arvind Kejriwal leads the way in New...

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2020/02/11

A rookie party was set to retain power for a third time in New Delhi's parliament in a sweep which has left political astrologers in a daze. The last of the capital's seven million votes were being counted but the verdict already out is seen as a referendum on the divisive politics of India's ruling Hindu nationalists. Our South Asian correspondent - Rana Sen reports .......

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1:21

#PODCAST: Fire breaks out at a primary school in...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo & Shanell Daniel - Emergency services are currently extinguishing a fire at a primary school on Platt Drive in Isipingo, south of Durban. The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage. Spokesperson for a private security company - Dhevan Govindasamy says all the school's pupil's and staff have been evacuated from the premisis........

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#PODCAST: Soccer coach accused of sexually assaulting...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A 25-year-old soccer coach accused of raping a 14-year-old boy is expected to apply for bail at the Pinetown Magistrates Court, south of Durban, later this afternoon. It is alleged the accused lured boys under the pretence of running a soccer academy and then sexually assaulted them. He was arrested at his home in Kloof, west of Durban, after four boys were rescued from a house in KwaMashu M section, north of Durban. Our SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa

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2:40

#PODCAST: Mandela's former bodyguard says the icon's...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Today marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison. Madiba spent the last 14 months of his 27 year jail term at the then Victor Vester Prison in Paarl. Madiba walked out of the prison gates at the age of 71 amid huge excitement. He later addressed thousands at the Grand Parade in the Cape Town CBD. Mandela's friend and former bodyguard, Sam Prakash says the iconic moment Mandela walked out of prison, sent chills down his

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2:23

#PODCAST: Creating jobs and growing the economy top...

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2020/02/11

Creating jobs, growing the economy and fighting gender-based violence are set to top President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2020 State of the Nation Address this Thursday. The SONA is the annual joint sitting of the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces, to provide an overview of current developments in the country, and to set out government's key plans for the year ahead. Political Correspondent, Ntebo Mokobo looks at the promises and achievements of the 2019 State of the Nation Address...

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#PODCAST: The search is on for suspects involved in...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are in search of suspects responsible for the murder of an unknown man - whose body was found at the Rydalvale Sports Grounds, in Phoenix, north of Durban. Provincial police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, says members of the public made the gruesome discovery late on Sunday afternoon. She says details surrounding the incident remain unknown at this stage...

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#PODCAST: Tributes go out to Nelson Mandela, 30 years...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The great Nelson Mandela once said, "It always seems impossible until it's done." Today, 30 years after Madiba's release from the Victor Verster prison in the Western Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa is going back to where he stood on this day in 1990 - the balcony of the Cape Town City Hall. On that day, a much younger Ramaphosa stood next to Madiba as he addressed the crowd on his release from prison after 27 years. To commemorate this moment, the Nelson

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#PODCAST: Durban Businessman Jay Ramnundlall hopes to...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Intravenous Therapy or IV Therapy is all the rage in health and wellness circles as it delivers vitamins directly to the vein. This therapy was previously thought to be exclusive and available only to celebrities and the elite. Durban Businessman Jay Ramnundlall has now extended his business portfolio to include education, restauranteering and now health and wellness by introducing affordable IV Therapy on demand. The drips are said to ease a variety of

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2:13

#PODCAST: "Lovers and Friends Festival" this...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The third annual "Lovers and Friends" festival will be the centre of attention during Valentine's Day this year with campaigns against against gender-based violence (GBV) in society. The event is one of the largest lifestyle events on the Durban calendar and will be featuring local as well as international artists, such as renowned R&B artist Syleena Johnson. It aims to highlight the scourge of gender-based violence that has gripped the country. Festival

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2:28

#PODCAST: Pretoria High Court dismiss #Eskom's urgent...

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2020/02/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed Eskom's urgent court bid to increase electricity tariffs by 16 percent over the next two years. Last year, the power utility approached the court to have the 2019 decision by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa), which approved increases of 8.10 percent and 5.22 percent for the two years set aside. In papers before court, Eskom herd that without these tariff increases it could default on payments to

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3:58

#PODCAST: Here's what South African Indian youth...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - In a new feature from Newsbreak we commemorate 160 years since Indian indentured labourers arrived in South Africa. Brought to the British colony of Natal in 1860 on five-year contracts, Indians came to work mainly on sugar plantations where they lived under very harsh and cruel conditions. After five years, they were given the options of renewing their contracts, returning to India, or becoming independent workers. But the question is, how prevalent is our

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#PODCAST: #UKZN to meet with src representatives to...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will meet with the Student Representative Council (SRC) tomorrow in a bid to discuss a way forward to the current protest action that has left lectures suspended. Last week, tensions ran high after infrastructure was torched and sporadic protest action was reported. On Friday, the institution obtained a court interdict, preventing student leaders from protesting at the facility. UKZN spokesperson Ashton Bodrick has the

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