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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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2:49

#PODCAST: Family of #Uyinene is appealing to the...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The family of slain Uyinene Mrwetyana is appealing to the public not to initiate or contribute to any unauthorized projects using her name. This after the University of Cape Town student's name has been misused to raise funds, garner attention and in any way try to "cash-in" on her death. The 19-year-old was raped and killed in September, allegedly by a 42-year-old employee at a post office in Cape Town. Family spokesperson, Thembelani Mrwetyana, says the

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3:44

#PODCAST: Global health experts discuss the harmful...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Global health experts have raised concerns over the harmful impacts associated with "vaping" e-cigarettes. These devices run on an electronic system that simulates a traditional cigarette, offering an alternative to traditional tobacco smoke. However, the World Health Organisation warned that e-cigarettes are harmful to health since they contain addictive liquids with large doses of nicotine and other toxic substances. Medical experts say that seizures and lung

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2:13

#PODCAST: Two 40-year-old suspects have been arrested...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - Two 40-year-old suspects have been arrested following a shoot-out with police in Umlazi, south of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says police were conducting a raid when they were alerted to a stolen vehicle driving on the N2 toward Umlazi yesterday. Naicker says when police attempted to intercept the vehicle, a shoot-out ensued between the police and the suspects. One suspect was injured and had to be rushed to hospital for

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3:21

#PODCAST: #SAA believes they were infiltrated by an...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Aviation parastatal - South African Airways (SAA) believes an enterprise with transnational networks was at play in it's latest woes. The airline believes that it had in the past, been infiltrated by an international crime syndicate which looted hundreds of millions of rands through corrupt tenders. The period which the aviation company suspects the crime to have taken place was 2015 and 2016. The airline says it has launched an investigation to look into

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2:43

#PODCAST: Mitchell Park Trust have called for...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - The Mitchell Park trust is calling on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to pardon Guy Fawkes in an effort to create a greener environment. Guy Fawkes Night is annually held on the 5th of November, marking the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. People around the world light bonfires and set off fireworks on this day in celebration. Chairman of the trust, Dr. Sanil Singh

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1:14

#PODCAST: A 15-year-old female learner to appear in...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 15-year-old female learner is expected to appear at the Durban Juvenile Court today for allegedly stabbing a fellow learner at a school in Isipingo, south of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, says the 15-year-old victim was stabbed during an alleged argument with the suspect yesterday. Naicker says the suspect was arrested and charged with assault with intention to do grievous bodily harm...

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2:21

#PODCAST: Abandoned baby TURNED AWAY from the Mahatma...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Concerns have been raised about admission to provincial hospitals after an abandoned baby was turned away at a hospital in Phoenix, north of Durban - this weekend. According to police spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo, the baby was found abandoned late on Saturday afternoon - and taken to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. She says that following the treatment officers were informed that the baby could not be admitted to hospital...

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2:08

#PODCAST: Sony's #PS5 set to release late 2020, will...

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2019/10/10

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - In the mid 90's we saw the launch of the original PlayStation gaming system. A few years down the line, the year 2000 saw the emergence of one of the most popular gaming systems of all time, the PS2. In 2006, it's successor the PS3 released and in 2013 we saw the current iteration of Sony's home console - the PS4 - hit the markets. Now, 2020 will see the release of the highly-anticipated PlayStation 5. The console will come with a new

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2:57

#PODCAST: Reacting to the state of opposition...

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2019/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) launched its #SaveTheOpposition campaign in reaction to the dire state of opposition politics in South Africa. The organisation says the need for this campaign became clear over the past week, when factional warfare within the Democratic Alliance (DA) flared up in public. IRR campaign coordinator, Hermann Pretorius EXPLAINS what the campaign hopes to achieve in the country's toxic political climate...

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2:49

#PODCAST: Department of Home Affairs work on changes...

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2019/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Home Affairs is set to release 100 trucks that will service mostly rural areas so people - especially school going children - don't have to travel far distances to access home affairs branches. The department is also working on a number of changes to South Africa's Visa regime, in an effort to make the country more accessible for visitors and investors. Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says his department has lowered turnaround times

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2:23

#PODCAST: Police launch a manhunt for suspects linked...

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2019/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have launched a manhunt for more suspects linked to the robbery at Cresta Mall in Randburg, north of Johannesburg. One of the robbers was gunned down during a shootout with officers. Police say a number of suspects robbed an electronics store at the mall rekindling fears of a spike in such crimes as the festive season approaches. Gauteng police spokesperson Mathapelo Peters has the latest...

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2:44

#PODCAST: Duduzane Zuma tells the State Capture...

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2019/10/09

Businessman, Duduzane Zuma, has told the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture that he does not want the public to perceive him as a corrupt individual. The former president Jacob Zuma's son took to the stand and gave testimony for the second day at the Commission in Parktown, Johannesburg. Zuma was followed by Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Programme Manager, Elder Mtshiza and Johannes Theron - an Estate Agent. Several witnesses have implicated Zuma and his business associates,

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1:23

#PODCAST: Three men arrested in connection with...

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2019/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - Three men have been arrested in connection with seven cases of business robberies in KwaZulu-Natal. The suspects, aged between 22 and 30, were arrested during an intelligence driven operation by the Durban Flying Squad and Provincial Organised Crime Unit at Bhambayi in Inanda, north of Durban. Police seized clothing and cell-phones that were taken during the commission of the crimes. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker says the suspects face

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3:12

#PODCAST: The Pietermaritzburg High Court rules in...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled in favour of the Newcastle Municipality in its bid to prevent Eskom from switching off the power supply to the municipality. Eskom has been threatening to cut-off the power supply to the small town due to an accumulating debt of R200 million dating back to 2012. The municipality brought an urgent application to the high court against Eskom. SABC reporter Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu attended court proceedings and says

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2:04

#PODCAST: About 50 celebrities in India face sedition...

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2019/10/08

Fourty-nine well known Indian celebrities- may go to jail for life if convicted just for writing to the country's prime minister on the horrors of mob lynching. But earlier today, scores of others joined ranks with those booked under a colonial-era law on treason now used rampantly to crush free expression in the world's so-called largest democracy. South Asian correspondent - Rana Senn reports......

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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk tribute to Farook Khan the...

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2019/10/08

From Two-Tone Shoes to The Goodwill Lounge, Farook Khan was a journalist who knew all the good stories. He had a great way of telling those stories, too. In this special tribute talk show - Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi find out more about the man behind the big, white beard.

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2:41

#PODCAST: Former President Jacob Zuma's son #Duduzane...

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2019/10/08

Former President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, has admitted to arranging a meeting between former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas and ANC member Fana Hlongwane at the Gupta residence in Saxonwold. Zuma appeared before the State Capture Commission in Parktown, Johannesburg, to respond to allegations made against him by several witnesses at the commission. Jonas testified previously that Duduzane introduced him to the controversial family in 2015, where he was offered the position of finance

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1:03

#PODCAST: Four train carriages go up in flames at...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoose Ebrahim - Four train carriages went up in flames at Gleincairn Station in Simon's Town in the Cape Peninsula Yesterday. Metrorail earlier said the fire had affected all inbound and outbound Simon's Town trains which were forced to terminate at Fish Hoek station until further notice. Metrorail Western Cape spokesperson, Riana Scott has the latest..

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2:09

#PODCAST: Dance school owner Judy Umraw summits Mount...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - From ghungroos to mountain boots, a Professional dancer and motivational speaker from Pietermaritzburg has conquered Mount Kilimanjaro in a saree! Dance school owner, Judy Umraw, draped a saree over her thermal clothes as she summited Uhuru Peak at Kilimanjaro. Together with two other women from the lobby group, Mzansi Warriors, Umraw says she hopes to inspire ordinary people to do extraordinary things...

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3:27

#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa passes a...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - President Cyril Ramaphosa has passed a legislation which criminalises revenge pornography - which is the distribution of sexually explicit images or video of individuals without their permission. Ramaphosa signed the controversial Film and Publications Amendment Bill into law, which includes harsher rules to protect children from disturbing and harmful content. It will also regulate the online distribution of films and games. But the legislation on revenge

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