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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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2:32

#PODCAST: Parents who home-school children on an...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Parents who home school children on a syllabus that is not registered and un-accredited, could now be arrested and sentenced to up to six years in prison if the proposed Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill is passed. This is according to the KwaZulu-Natal Education Department. The "BELA Bill" as it is known - seeks to formalise the home education system. Department Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga explains why these measures need to be implemented to ensure that

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2:57

#PODCAST: Mixed reactions as the National Prosecuting...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced on Friday that charges against Ivan Pillay, Andries Janse Van Rensburg and Johan Van Loggerenberg would be withdrawn. The trio faced various charges that included allegations that they set up an illegal unit within SARS - which was dubbed the "rogue unit" - to spy on taxpayers. NPA head, Shamila Batohi, announced that the charges had been withdrawn against the three because of insufficient evidence. Convenor of

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2:34

#PODCAST: Police intercept Cocaine with the street...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Drugs with a street value of almost R30-million-rand was intercepted by police at the OR Tambo International Airport this weekend. National Police spokesperson, Brigadier Vish Naidoo, says drugs - believed to be cocaine was found on three individuals at the airport. Two suspects were entering South Africa from South America. The third suspect was leaving South Africa for Hong Kong. Brigadier Naidoo says the number of arrests made in the last few months is

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2:39

#PODCAST: Eight-year-old girl confirmed dead in...

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2020/02/10

Two people, including an eight-year-old girl have been confirmed dead in Gauteng following this weekend's floods. At the same time a woman from Kagiso, west of Johannesburg, is still missing and presumed dead. Heavy rains have wrecked havoc since Friday, leaving hundreds of people without shelter, especially in informal settlements in Alexandra and Soweto. Officials say Kliptown has the highest number of displaced people. Nosipho Mncube and Wisani Makhubele compiled this report...

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1:12

#PODCAST: Horror crash on the P483 between Newcastle...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Five people have died and two others have been seriously injured following a crash on the P483 between Newcastle and Madadeni in KwaZulu-Natal, last night. The cause of the crash between the two light motor vehicles is unknown at this stage and investigations are underway. KZN Emergency Medical Service spokesperson Robert Mckenzie has the details...

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2:50

#PODCAST: Total number of deaths in China rises to...

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2020/02/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The number of people killed by the Coronavirus has risen by 97 - signalling the highest number of casualties in a day. The total number of deaths in China now stands at 908 - with over 40,000 people infected. Meanwhile, at least 180,000 people are under medical observation. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sent a team of experts to Beijing to help investigate the virus. Millions of people have returned to work today, after the Lunar New Year break, which

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1:59

#PODCAST: Surendra Bhana Memorial lecture kick-starts...

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2020/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Leading the 160th year commemoration of the arrival of the 1860 Indian Indentured Labourers to South Africa - the 1860 Heritage Centre will be hosting the second, annual Surendra Bhana Memorial lecture this Sunday. Curator at the 1860 Heritage Centre, Selvan Naidoo says it is important to begin the commemoration with this lecture, because Bhana played an extremely significant role in capturing the details of the indentured. Naidoo says remembering these roots

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2:34

#PODCAST: The crisis worsens at the embattled South...

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2020/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The crisis is worsening at the embattled South African Airways. This follows the SAA's decision to cancel most domestic routes, as well as some international routes. The airline announced yesterday that it has taken the decision together with the Business Rescue Practitioners in an effort to make SAA profitable and sustainable. It also announced the possible retrenchment of workers on the affected routes. Economist, Professor Dilip Garach says private equity

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2:01

#PODCAST: KZN police investigate yesterday's violent...

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2020/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating cases of public violence and damage to property following yesterday's service delivery prostest at Ntuzuma and KwaMashu, north of Durban. Violent protest action erupted yesterday morning as community members complained of not having access to water since Friday. This resulted in a bus being set alight, vehicles pelted with stones and several roads blockaded. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu says calm has

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1:48

#PODCAST: Summons issued to RK Khan Hospital and KZN...

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2020/02/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Summons has been issued to the RK Khan hospital and the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for health over the controversial maggot matter. Last year, 52-year-old Abdool Sadick Ebrahim was found with maggots in his mouth while admitted at the RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth, south of Durban. He later died. A video of the incident went viral on social media. Durban attorney, Theasen Pillay is representing the family. He explains the legal process....

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#PODCAST Social Impact Convention to put unity back...

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2020/02/07

High level experts from around the country have gathered in Pretoria to discuss ways in which South Africans can integrate and promote social cohesion in society. Called the "the social compact convention" the two day conference will look at social cohesion and the gaps prevalent in communities today. Durban based Social Cohesion activist - Dr Rajendran Thangavelu Govender explains his role in helping government towards meaningful resolutions in boosting positive integration......

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2:23

#PODCAST White couple and the black sperm donor -...

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2020/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A local movie aims to break all misconceptions about race, hate and acceptance. Entitled Epiphany - the movie, which will be released on Thursday, the 13th of February on a South African satellite channel, is based on the challenges an Afrikaans couple faces having a Black baby due to the husband being infertile. Movie Producer, Kevin Singh, says the film hopes to encourage the acceptance of people of all ethnicity and backgrounds...

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2:22

#PODCAST Women innovators and pioneers to be...

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2020/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo -Africa's most influential women pioneers and path-breakers will be gathering in Durban for the Forbes Woman Africa - Leading Women Summit in March. The event, which is in its 5th year, is hosted annually in honour of International Women's Day. Renuka Methil - Managing Editor of Forbes Woman Africa and Forbes Africa - says the summit will look into new strategies to advance inclusion and grow leadership on the continent.....

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#PODCAST Two people killed in Cator Manor collision

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2020/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Two people have died in a head-on collision on Spine Road, at Cator Manor in Durban. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, says two passengers, both from one vehicle died while both drivers were injured. Jamieson says the cause of the accident is unknown at this stage...

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#PODCAST Health Department says "no laboratory...

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2020/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu has refuted reports that there are two suspected cases of the Coronavirus in Durban. Simelane-Zulu says her department is aware of patients that exhibited symptoms that are similar to the Coronavirus but they have been found to be false alarms after laboratory tests were conducted. The Department says it is monitoring the treatment of these patients closely, as it would with any suspected case of an infectious

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#PODCAST: One drowns and another still missing at...

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2020/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Search and rescue operations continue for a man believed to have been swept away at sea at Durban's South Beach last night. Provincial Emergency Medical Rescue Service's spokesperson, Rob Mckenzie, says three people got into difficulty while in the water. Mckenzie is bathers to only swim at sea when lifeguards are on duty......

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2:39

#PODCAST: KZN Department of Education investigates...

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2020/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is investigating claims of bullying and intimidation at New West Secondary School in Newlands, west of Durban. Earlier this week Newsbreak brought you the story after angry parents vowed to shut down the school in protest for the removal of a 19-year-old learner who is allegedly linked to bullying and hijacking. Head of communications for the department, Muzi Mahlambi, has condemned the alleged bullying, however urges

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#PODCAST: Community members vow to continue violent...

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2020/02/06

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Community members at various sections in Ntuzuma and KwaMashu Township, north of Durban, say they will continue to protest until water is delivered to them. This morning protests erupted as community members complained of not having access to water since Friday. They say what angers them the most is that the municipality has failed to provide them with water tankers. Earlier this morning a bus was set alight and roads blockaded. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo

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#PODCAST Eight arrested at Wentworth for preventing...

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2020/02/06

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are closely monitoring Wentworth, south of Durban. This after eight people, aged between 17 and 56 years, were arrested for obstructing police from demolishing an illegally erected structure on Landsdowne Road. Police were called to assist in removing the structure by concerned residents who believed it was being used as a drug den. KZN police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker says the residents concerns stem from another suspected

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#PODCAST Sagie Mama and the wing voicenotes go viral...

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2020/02/06

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - It was just an ordinary voicenote of a company dealing with a customer complaint - but now - the clip has gone viral AND has also been turned into a song with a very catchy tune. South Africans may be facing tough times with load-shedding, crime and corruption - but there is always room for lighthearted humour and fun. The voicenote of a customer who goes by the name Sagie Mama complaining of "one wing short in the cull" he bought opens up a serious

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