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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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#PODCAST: A 13-year-old Tongaat girl finds her...

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2019/11/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 13-year-old Tongaat teenager heard the final screams of her grandmother, moments before she was bludgeoned to death at her Fairbreeze home, north of Durban yesterday. According to KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbele, the teenager was outside drying clothing when she ran to her grandmothers rescue only to find an unknown suspect attacking the elderly woman with a hammer. This is just days after the two mothers were shot and killed in an

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#PODCAST: KZN police confirm that a 37-year-old...

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2019/11/19

KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed that a 37-year-old man from Phoenix north of Durban is being investigated by the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, on allegations of human trafficking. It is believed that a 17 year old teenager was forced by the accused into having sexual relations with men in exchange for money. Naicker says that the suspect remains out on bail and will appear in court again next month. Thulani Msimang reports…

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#PODCAST: Indentured Labourers Foundation discuss the...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - This November, Newsbreak is paying tribute to the Indian indentured labourers who settled in South Africa in 1860. Commemorating 159 years since their arrival - we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews about your ancestors. A year ago, Anand Jayraj, the Media Liaison of the 1860 Indentured Labourers Foundation in Verulam, north of Durban was at Newsbreak, proposing the inclusion of the 1860 Indentured Labourers story to be written into the history of the South

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1:20

#PODCAST: 1860 FOCUS - SANCO credit the Natal Indian...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - This November, Newsbreak is paying tribute to the Indian indentured labourers who settled in South Africa in 1860. Commemorating 159 years since their arrival - we'll be bringing you exclusive interviews about your ancestors. The contribution that people of Indian-origin made to the political landscape of South Africa, took centre stage for The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) this weekend. SANCO KZN Chairperson, Lucky Hadebe, paid tribute to the

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2:05

#PODCAST: Concerns raised around the number of men...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Department of Bio Chemistry at the University of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape has raised concerns around the number of men that are being diagnosed with late stage cancer. The University's Dr. Carl Albrecht has urged men to be pro-active about their health and recognize warning signs earlier upon annual inspection. According to research, prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in all local population groups. Dr Albrecht explains what he calls a

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2:36

#PODCAST: Durban's iconic Madressa Arcade set to...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over R50million is set to be injected into Durban's Madressa Arcade at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Street, formerly Grey Street. The iconic building was sold for 18-million-rand and will now be revitalized into an arcade which would include a high-end spice emporium - while also reverting to its original form of being a market with scores of daily commuters. Developers equate the transformation to be similar to the popular Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey. The arcade, which

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2:18

#PODCAST: Police swoop on a possible human...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police have swooped in on a couple in Phoenix, north of Durban - who allegedly lured a 17-year-old girl on the pretense of taking her on a holiday with their family, but was instead forced to take semi-nude pictures of herself and later sold into sex with several men. SAPS spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo says one person has been arrested on initial charges of rape - which was later changed to human trafficking...

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2:12

#PODCAST: New DA interim leader John Steenhuisen...

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2019/11/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The new interim leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) - John Steenhuisen says that under his leadership, the party will focus on lifting poor South Africans out of poverty. Meanwhile, political analyst - Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast says Steenhuisen has five months to re-position the party in various communities - in order to regain trust and electoral support...

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2:34

#PODCAST: #SAA considering various options posed by...

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2019/11/18

South African Airways says it's considering various options presented by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to resolve the ongoing strike at the company. SAA management and striking unions met under the CCMA mediation over the weekend to end the crippling wage strike. Briefing the media at its headquarters in Kempton Park, the airline assured passengers of its commitment to safety and demanded the unions retract statements alleging that passenger safety could be

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2:39

#PODCAST: South African Weather Services expect...

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2019/11/15

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Weather Services say inclement conditions are expected to ease in KwaZulu-Natal from today. It says the province can expect a 30 to 60 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Two tornadoes swept through the province with one of them leaving a trail of destruction in its wake in Mpolweni in New Hanover in the Midlands. Forecaster Wiseman Dlamini has not predicted any significant rain for Saturday and Sunday ...

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2:55

#PODCAST: Foundation for Professional Development...

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2019/11/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - "The Foundation for Professional Development" hosted its second violence conference in Gauteng, focussing on practical solutions to end violence in society. Having concluded last night, the two day conference brought together experts and professionals to share research findings and methodologies on gender based violence and health. They also aim to debate key challenges facing many sectors in society. Topics that were tackled included prevention, response and

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2:19

#PODCAST: #SAA cancels flights, leaving thousands of...

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2019/11/15

Thousands of local and international commuters could be left stranded as NUMSA and the South Africa Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) reached a deadlock in wage negotiations with South African Airways (SAA). The unions have rejected SAA's wage offer of 5-point- 9 percent to be paid in March next year. Unions are demanding an eight percent wage increase to be paid by end of December 2019. Over three thousand member's will down tools this week. Amina Accram reports...

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#PODCAST: 1860 FOCUS - Dr Navi Pillay discusses the...

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2019/11/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - This November Newsbreak will be paying tribute to the Indian indentured labourers who settled in South Africa in 1860. Commemorating 159 years since their arrival to South Africa - human rights expert and South African jurist, Dr Navi Pillay, dusts off the history books on the political emancipation of Indian-origin people in South Africa. She says while their literature was often limited, Indian-origin South Africans encompassed their heritage and

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1:49

#PODCAST: REACTION - Two #Isipingo women SHOT DEAD in...

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2019/11/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Two women have been shot dead in an apparent botched hijacking at Lotus Park in Isipingo. It's alleged two armed men arrived in a Hyundai H100 and tried to hijack the vehicle the women were driving. It's believed the women refused to leave the vehicle which led to the suspects firing several shots at the women. The victims were declared dead on the scene. Isipingo CPF member, Junaid Iqbal says residents are now living in a lawless society....

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2:28

#PODCAST: "CSE curriculum could enable learners to...

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2019/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Reacting to our story on the upcoming implementation of the Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) carriculum, Chairman of the Parents Association in KwaZulu-Natal - Vee Gani says the curriculum will enable learners to become more responsible in terms of their sexual behaviour...

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#PODCAST: SABC reporter Dries Liebenberg brings us...

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2019/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - SABC news reporter - Dries Liebenberg is currently at the Umshwathi Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Liebenberg spent the night in the area to asses the damages and dire condition the community is facing following the tornado that swept through the area on Tuesday afternoon....

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#PODCAST: ANALYSIS - How will the upcoming...

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2019/11/14

By Newsbreak producers Taliesha Naidoo & Matthew Veeran - Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says parents have the choice to opt out of the Comprehensive Sexual Education (CSE) curriculum by not permitting their children to attend the programmes. This was revealed in Motshekga's written response to a parliamentary question by DA MP Nomsa Marchesi, who asked if parents could indeed reject the curriculum. CSE textbooks for grades 4 to 12 learners will be included in the Life Orientation

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#PODCAST: Weather Service issues an "extreme danger...

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2019/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Weather Service issued an "extreme danger to life" weather warning for KwaZulu-Natal as heavy rains, storms and even a tornado battered the province earlier in the week. There is a sustained high risk of further severe weather conditions over the eastern half of the country for the next three days - with the possibility of damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours. Forecaster at the South African Weather Service - Ayanda Ntsele says that

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#PODCAST: Two days later, we have the latest from the...

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2019/11/14

The community of Empolweni in the Umshwathi Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlandsare trying to pick up the pieces after two people died when a tornado swept through the area on Tuesday afternoon. 40-year-old Thokozani Ndlovu and 44-year-old Nonhlanhla Buthelezi died as they were trying to escape the severe storm. Buthelezi's daughter, Noluthando - says her mother died when a tree collapsed on their house. Khalesakhe Mbhense reports...

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#PODCAST: 1860 FOCUS - we sit down with 98-year-old...

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2019/11/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - This November Newsbreak will be paying tribute to the Indian indentured labourers who settled in South Africa in 1860. Commemorating 159 years since their arrival to South Africa - Senmathie Pillay is a third generation descendent of the Indians that came to Durban. At almost 99 years old - she recalls her memories of her Indian grand-parents and how she, like many others, contributed to the legacy of the 1860 people. Newsbreaks Taresh Harreeparshad

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