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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: NEHAWU call on the Competition Commission...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Labour union NEHAWU wants the Competition Commission to take tough action against the private health sector after the Health Market Inquiry's final report alluded to collusion in the market. The HMI Panel released its much- anticipated "findings and recommendations report" last week after a six year investigation. The report painted a picture of an unaccountable and unregulated private sector where consumers are subjected to rising costs without evidence of

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth father KILLED after being...

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2019/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - A father has been killed after he was knocked by a motor vehicle while crossing Higginson Highway in Chatsworth, south of Durban. 30-year-old Wolan Gopal was knocked yesterday morning while attempting to cross the busy highway. Chatsworth community leader, Brandon Pillay is urging residents to use the designated pedestrian crossings instead of risking their lives...

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2:52

#PODCAST - #TUTU turns 88 years old #HappyBirthdayTutu

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2019/10/07

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu - best known for his role as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and for his belief in the possibility of ultimate racial harmony in South Africa - turns a sprightly 88 today. Always a well-respected and often funny individual, Tutu has been a a lifelong advocate for championing the rights of all South Africans. In this report, Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim looks back at some of Tutu's highlights over the years...

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2:35

#PODCAST - #DuduzaneZuma confirms he met everyday at...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, has confirmed arranging a meeting between Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas and the Gupta family. Duduzane Zuma is testifying at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture at Parktown in Johannesburg. Jonas has previously testified that Duduzane introduced him to the controversial Gupta family at their Saxonworld home in 2015. Jonas testified that one of the Gupta brothers offered him the position of

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1:43

#PODCAST - Police hunt for heavily armed Phoenix...

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2019/10/07

by Bongani Gema - The police are searching for a gang of suspects who allegedly robbed a Tattersalls at the Gem City Complex in Phoenix, north of Durban. Prem Balram , the spokesperson of local security company - Reaction Unit South Africa, says a security officer who responded to the armed robbery yesterday was met with a hail of bullets from the suspects. He immediately called for back-up however the suspects managed to flee the scene of the crime. Balram says no injuries were reported and all

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2:42

#PODCAST - Omotoso faithful brave the cold to support...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Intern, Bongani Gema - The trial of pastor Timothy Omotoso will resume in the High Court in Port Elizabeth today. This comes after the new presiding Judge, Irma Schoeman, dismissed Omotoso's application for leave to appeal her decision to have the case heard in that court. Defence lawyer, Peter Daubermann previously told the court that it only had jurisdiction over seven out of the 97 charges the accused was facing. He brought an application to have all charges heard in the

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2:08

#PODCAST - NUMSA strike affects academic programme at UJ

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Students at the University of Johannesburg could yet again have learning disrupted as the strike by workers affiliated to the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) continues this week. Workers have been picketing at the institution's main entrances, calling for equal pay and benefits since Friday. Cleaners, security guards and support staff are among the 700 workers who have been participating in the demonstration. NUMSA spokesperson Phakamile

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#PODCAST - Pakistanis and Kashmiris protest India's...

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2019/10/07

Police in Pakistan have blocked a march by tens of thousands of people towards India's Kashmir to protest a lockdown in the disputed region. The attempted cross-border trek came as Delhi relaxed some of the restrictions placed on eight million people but the protesters say the steps were not sufficient enough. Rana Senn filed this report......

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3:55

#PODCAST - Exhibition pays tribute to 125 years of...

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2019/10/07

In commemorating 125 years since the inception of the Natal Indian Congress - the 1860 Heritage Centre has created a special exhibition honouring its leaders and achievements. In addition - the centre is hosting dialogues with former members and leaders of the NIC. Former journalist and Managing Director of African Sun Media - Nirode Bramdaw - hosted a talk with former High Court and Electoral Court judge - Thumba Pillay. Prabashini Moodley filed the story...

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1:31

#PODCAST - Phoenix pensioner dies after brutal home...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 68-year-old man who was severely beaten and tied up in an alleged home invasion in Phoenix, north of Durban - succumbed to injuries and died in hospital a day later. A response team from Phoenix-based security company - KZN VIP Protection Services - had to forcefully enter the home, after they heard the elderly man's faint cries for help. KZN VIP Medical spokesperson, Gareth Naidoo explains what happened...

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#PODCAST - Hawks bust R4 million makeshift drug...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 37-year-old man is expected to appear in the Umhlali Magistrates Court today after he was arrested for the possession and subsequent dealing of drugs. The arrest came after the Hawks received a tip off - about drugs originating from out of the country - that was being stored and distributed from an unoccupied upmarket townhouse in Zimbali. Hawks spokesperson - Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo says 16 kilograms of heroin powder, cash and machinery totalling at least R4

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#PODCAST - Phoenix CPF says crimes against the...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, Phoenix Community Policing Forum public relations officer - Feroza Sayed Ismail, says the community are extremely saddened by the death of the elderly man. She says they have no answers as to why crimes against the elderly are on the increase in Phoenix...

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2:04

#PODCAST - #BDS plans mass boycott of #Clover

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Advocacy group - Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) in South Africa are planning a mass consumer boycott against the South African dairy company, Clover. The dairy brand recently received approval for a takeover by the consortium known as Milco - which is led by Tel Aviv-based Central Bottling Company (CBC). The approval comes after the the Competition Commission provided recommendation into a R4.8-billion deal which would result in Clover's delisting

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#PODCAST - Mmusi Maimane's future as DA Leader hangs...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Mmusi Maimane's future as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) remains uncertain - and this comes just days after the party cleared him of financial wrongdoing. An investigation was conducted following allegations that Maimane's "Toyota Fortuner" was a donation from Steinhoff's controversial former CEO - Markus Jooste. Meanwhile, reports suggest that a delegation of senior party figures, including former DA leader Tony Leon, has asked Maimane to quit for the

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1:05

#PODCAST - Man dies after crashing into tree at...

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2019/10/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - An unidentified man was killed last night after his vehicle overturned on the Umdloti Link Road near the Verulam testing grounds north of Durban. Security personnel on the scene say the driver lost control before crashing into a tree. Director of Reaction Unit SA - Prem Balram explains....

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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakLegend Preethma Govender bids...

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2019/10/07

In this month's Legends Series, we profile the SABC's now retired senior research librarian in KwaZulu-Natal - Preethma Govender. Govender served the public broadcaster for over 32 years before calling time on her career last week. She was actively involved in content vetting regarding music, video and research and the helped run the company's library facilities smoothly throughout her career. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim sat down with the ever-bubbly Govender and filed this report...

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#PODCAST: Friends remember veteran journalist, Farook...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former Editor of POST newspaper, Brijlall Ramguthee says he will forever remember his colleague and friend, Farook Khan. The veteran journalist and beauty pageant organiser passed away on Thursday evening at age 75. He had succumbed to colon cancer. Khan had a long serving and colourful career in print journalism, working at multiple newspapers in South Africa. He later became the chairman of the Culture India Pageant. Ramguthee takes a trip down memory lane

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#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for veteran journalist,...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - Tributes have been pouring in for veteran Journalist Farook Khan who passed away yesterday at age 75. Khan had succumbed to colon cancer. Close friend and co-ordinator of the Miss India South Africa pageant, Preetha Nanhoo, says she is still trying to come to terms with Khan's death.....

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2:36

#PODCAST: Over 700 employees down tools for...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - About 700 University of Johannesburg employees have downed their tools during an indefinite strike action affecting all campuses. Security personnel, support staff and cleaners are being led by labour union, NUMSA, in a bid relating to salaries and medical aid. Our SABC News reporter, Sashin Naidoo, is at the strike. He says so far it has been peaceful, and the academic programme is not being affected...

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#PODCAST: Five found guilty of killing family of four...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - The Pietermaritzburg High Court is expected to deliver a judgement in a case against five accused who were arrested in connection with the killing of four family members in Mamba area between Eshowe and Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The murders occured in August 2017 and is believed to be as a result of a family feud. All five accused aged between 30 and 63 have been found guilty by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. SABC reporter Vusi Khumalo is at the

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