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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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2:06

#PODCAST: ANALYSIS: The DA, ANC and EFF battle it out...

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2019/11/28

By Newsbreak Producers Prabashini Moodley and Matthew Veeran - The ANC in Gauteng is yet to decide on a candidate that will be fielded to replace the mayor of Johannesburg. So far, the ANC has proposed three names in their own caucus. And, the party's national office bearers are currently discussing who is more suitable for the job. On the other hand, the EFF and the DA have announced their preferred candidates for the city's top job. To dissect the election process, we spoke to political analyst

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2:52

#PODCAST: In the #Greenscene, we find out more about...

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2019/11/28

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - An eco-friendly alternative is on the cards for South Africans who do not wish to be buried or cremated. The process of "Aquamation" uses heat, pressure and water, with a high alkaline level - to produce a benign sterile liquid. This is disposed of through the municipal waste-water system. The remaining minerals are then processed into a fine powder and are returned to the family in the form of ashes. Aquamation is currently only available in the Western Cape

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1:52

#PODCAST: Don't let #BlackFriday lead you to...

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2019/11/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Don't let Black Friday, lead you to blacklisting! While going on a spending spree and swiping your credit card - consumers risk landing in a crippling credit situation. That's the warning from Robert Gwerengwe - Chief Executive Officer for Gold - at FNB South Africa. This as advertisers continue with aggressive marketing just a day ahead of Black Friday. Gwerengwe says making purchases on credit can be a dangerous decision, especially if you are not planning on

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1:58

#PODCAST: A fusion of Bharatanatyam and Kathak is...

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2019/11/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A fusion of the Indian classical dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kathak, is expected to enthrall audiences at The Aryan Benevolent Home and Arya Yuvak Sabha's "Poetry In Motion" fundraising event. Legends of classical dance will take to the stage at ABH's newly renovated theater in Chatsworth, south of Durban this Sunday. ABH board member, Nirode Bramdaw, says the merging of the ancient Indian dance forms will fit the fancy of young and old, as it pays tribute

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2:43

#PODCAST: Phoenix Crisis Centre hosts an awareness...

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2019/11/28

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign underway, the Phoenix Crisis Centre - in partnership with the Phoenix Religious Leaders Forum, will hold an awareness program this morning. As the country battles with increased reports of savage crimes against women, the centre is hoping dialogue with the community, police and NGO's will help calm the dire situation. The Phoenix Crisis Centre offers counselling services as well as

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2:15

#PODCAST: SAPS collaborate with mobile giant Vodacom...

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2019/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley - A new mobile application by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in partnership with Vodacom, now brings crime fighting right to your fingertips. The "MY SAPS" app allows access to police social media accounts like Twitter and Facebook - as well as the Crime Stop page. More importantly, the app will allow users to report criminality. In this week's Techno Touch, police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the app encourages interaction between the

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2:42

#PODCAST: Residents of Ottawa, north of Durban are in...

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2019/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Residents of Ottawa, north of Durban are in a fierce battle to clean up the Umhlanga River after recent heavy rains pushed dirt and debris downstream. According to the Ottawa Environmental Forum, large amounts of plastic bottles, paper bags and other items washed up on the banks of river near the Ottawa motor and rail bridges. Members of the Forum assessed the damage over the weekend. They are now appealing to business and to the eThekwini Municipality to

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2:09

#PODCAST: Today marks the 106th death anniversary of...

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2019/11/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Today marks the 106th death anniversary of Selvan Guruvadu and others who were killed during the 1913 Natal Strike on the Mount Edgecombe sugar estate, north of Durban. Plantation manager Colin Campbell was charged with the murder but he was later acquitted in the Verulam Magistrate's Court. A group, who call themselves, Activists for Selvan Inquest (asijiki) have gathered this morning in Mount Edgecombe to commemorate the martyrdom of fallen Indian indentured

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2:40

#PODCAST: Details emerge of how the Gupta family used...

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2019/11/27

The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has heard how the Guptas used their relationship with former President Jacob Zuma to bully their way into business. The former Director of the Domestic Branch of State Security Agency, Gibson Njenje told the commission in Parktown, Johannesburg that he was brought in to mediate at a meeting where Ajay Gupta demanded a 90% stake in a company linked to former President Kgalema Motlanthe's wife, Gugu Mtshali. Njenje, together with Mo Shaik worked at the

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2:54

#PODCAST: KZN police investigate allegations of a...

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2019/11/26

By Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley - KwaZulu-Natal police say they cannot confirm if yesterday's murder in Sydenham is related to a turf war brewing in the area. This after a 32-year-old male was shot dead in the area. A case of murder is being investigated at Sydenham police station. This latest incident means over 10 people have been murdered in the province within the last week. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the province will deploy additional personnel to ensure the safety

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3:27

#PODCAST: @ChildlineSA urge parents to lay down...

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2019/11/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Matric pupils write their last common paper today, signalling the tail end of final exams. Meanwhile, other grades are also wrapping their assessments. This means that school is almost out - and the celebrations are likely to begin. But this is also a time where young people could go unsupervised, potentially leading to social gatherings and parties. Childline KZN's Adeshni Naicker says parents need to make a concerted effort to lay down the ground rules

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3:13

#PODCAST: @DiabetesZA estimates that over 47 million...

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2019/11/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - It is estimated that in the next 26 year, 47 million people on the African continent will be living with diabetes. That is more than double the 19 million people between the ages of 20 and 79 who are living with diabetes throughout Africa today. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) also say that 60% of adults living with diabetes in Africa don't even know it. National Manager at Diabetes South Africa - Margot McCumisky say they're not surprised by the

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3:05

#PODCAST: A call made for "better communal support"...

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2019/11/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - It's time to shift to solutions when addressing the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. That's according to UNICEF South Africa Representative Sanjay Wijesekera. He says that there needs to be better communal support for families raising children amid socio-economic challenges. According to Wijesekera, supporting families and caregivers to create conducive communities is what positive solutions are...

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2:35

#PODCAST: Calls for action to be taken as multiple...

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2019/11/25

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has called on community members to help clear out the scourge of dog-fighting rings - operating in Ocean View and on the Cape Flats. Spokesperson for Minister of of Community Safety, Cayla Ann Tomas Murray says what's most concerning is that young children are allegedly recruited to steal pet dogs and enable the dog fights. Tomas Murray says dog fighting is often linked to other forms of criminal

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2:20

#PODCAST: KZN Department of Education hands over...

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2019/11/25

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Eight new buses have been handed over to various schools in KwaZulu-Natal, to improve transportation for learners with special needs. This initiative is the beginning of a two year program launched by the provincial Department of Education. Speaking at the launch, Acting Chief Director of Rural and Inclusive Education, Jabu Khosa says the buses have been modified to assist the mobility of learners. Khosa says the department felt the need to help these disabled

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3:59

#PODCAST: KZN picking up the pieces after another...

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2019/11/25

KwaZulu-Natal is picking up the pieces, after a weekend of severe storms in the northern parts of the province. It brings the total to four tornadoes- that have struck since the beginning of the month. The two latest incidents occurred in Utrecht, near Newcastle, and in KwaCeza near Ulundi, at the weekend. Two more tornadoes were reported in Bergville and New Hanover earlier this month. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

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53:39

#PODCAST: NB TALK Sunday - 16 Days of Activism

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2019/11/25

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - This Sunday on Newsbreak Talk, as the country prepares for 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, we discuss breaking the cycle of abuse...

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52:04

#PODCAST: NB TALK Saturday - Black Friday Frenzy!

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2019/11/25

By Newsbreak Producer Genevieve Lanka - Afraid Black Friday will plunge your budget into the red? Newsbreak Talk with Genevieve Lanka took the discussion forward this Saturday at one, as we help you handle the frenzy and make sense of your rand...

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2:21

#PODCAST: Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales...

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2019/11/22

Former President Jacob Zuma and his co-accused, French arms company, Thales are going back to the Pietermaritzburg High Court this morning. Zuma and Thales have applied for leave to appeal last month's judgement, which dismissed their application for a permanent stay of prosecution. They submitted that the full bench failed to correctly consider their arguments on the alleged political meddling in charging Zuma. They also argued that the court was wrong to find Zuma complicit in the delays in the

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3:06

#PODCAST: Husband of slain Shireen Kalicharan...

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2019/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Prabashini Moodley - Isipingo resident - Pravesh Kalicharan is convinced that his wife's murder was not a hijacking, but rather a hit that was put on her and her best friend. 39-year-old Shireen Kalicharan and 44-year-old Brenda Naidoo were both shot and killed, whilst in their vehicle last week. Pravesh says - a private investigator has since come on board to assist with the case. The widower who cremated his wife on Wednesday, says his family - which includes his three

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