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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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#PODCAST: Man arrested for murder of Rosebank College...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - A 27-year-old man will appear at the Umlazi Magistrate Court on Monday for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Ayanda Ngcobo. The 24-year-old Rosebank College student's body was found in a room at the home she shared with the suspect at Umlazi J section, south of Durban. The suspect, who has been on the run since Monday, was arrested yesterday at Scottburgh, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. KZN police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane, says the

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1:24

#PODCAST: Suspension imposed on private security...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - The suspension imposed on the private security company - Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) - by the Private Security Regulating Authority will be lifted today. PSIRA suspended the company in June following allegations of misconduct by some of its officers. RUSA sought an urgent interdict and the matter was heard in July at the Durban High Court. Last month the court delivered a judgment where the decision by PSIRA to suspend RUSA was upheld. RUSA spokesperson

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2:45

#PODCAST: Phoenix CPF Sector 5 to organise a...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - In recent times, Community Policing Forums (CPFs) have started playing an important role in the fight against crime in South Africa. But what exactly is the role of a CPF? Deputy Chairperson for the Phoenix CPF - Sector 5, Nazir Khan says its role is to be an intermedium between the police and the community. Khan goes on to say that being visible and available to community members is also an important aspect. It is for this purpose that a motorcade is being

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2:51

#PODCAST: Analysis: Mmusi Maimane's future as...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producers Shanell Daniel and Hoosen Ebrahim - with allegations heavily stacked against DA leader, Mmusi Maimane, questions of his ability to survive the accusations levelled against him have come to focus. Maimane faces accusations from within his party that he used a vehicle sponsored by former Steinhoff CEO, Markus Jooste, ahead of the 2016 local government elections. He has also been accused of declaring a R4-million Claremont home to parliament on a list of his assets - whilst it

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2:47

#PODCAST: 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban to host a...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban will host a round table discussion on Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian Diaspora this Sunday. The event is in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Gandhi. The world renowned peace and non-violence activist was born on the 2nd October 1869. He was assassinated on 30th January 1948 at New Delhi in India. The centre's curator, Selvan Naidoo says a delegation of academics from South African and India will discuss pertinent

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#PODCAST: Veteran journalist Farook Khan to be laid...

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2019/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Veteran journalist and beauty pageant organiser, Farook Khan has died. Khan, aged 75, was in a critical condition at a Durban hospital after being diagnosed with colon cancer. He was on the road to recovery when his health took a turn for the worse, earlier this week. Khan had a long serving career in print journalism, working at multiple newspapers in South Africa. He later became the chairman of the Culture India Pageant. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahoim spoke to

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2:54

#PODCAST: SA and Nigeria resolve to set up an "early...

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2019/10/04

South Africa and Nigeria have resolved to set up an early warning mechanism to prevent any future outbreaks of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa. This emerged at the joint media briefing by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari in Pretoria yesterday. Buhari's visit to the country was overshadowed by the recent attacks on foreign nationals. This has worsened the already strained relations between Africa's two powerhouses. Ntebo Mokobo reports...

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#PODCAST - Newsbreak Talk 31 Aug - Celebration turns...

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2019/10/03

It was supposed to be a month of celebrating women and their achievements. But, sadly, the month only highlighted abuse, murder and launched an outcry over Gender Based Violence. Newsbreak Talk host Taresh Harreeparshad talks to sociologist, Dr Sheetal Bhoola and activist Shabnum Palesa Mohamed about these issues.

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#PODCAST - Newsbreak Talk 29 September - How to...

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2019/10/03

Newsbreak Talk host Taresh Harreeparshad tackles the challenges that school-leavers may face in light of 4IR. How do you future-proof yourself? Studio Guest, Nazreen Ebrahim, CEO of Socially Acceptable, has some handy tips and good advice.......

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1:31

#PODCAST: Two men found dead at an Umbilo park in Durban

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two men have been found dead in a park at Umbilo in Durban yesterday. The victims, believed to be in their 20s, sustained several stab wounds and showed signs of being assaulted. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says police are investigating two counts of murder....

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2:37

#PODCAST: DA leader, Mmusi Maimane says allegations...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane, has responded to allegations levelled against him saying it is a smear campaign. Maimane faces increasing pressure from within his party following allegations that he used a vehicle sponsored by former Steinhoff CEO, Markus Jooste, ahead of the 2016 local government elections. He has also been accused of declaring a R4-million Claremont home to parliament on the list of his assets whilst it appears that he rents it

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#PODCAST: Two KZN police officers suspected of...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - Two police officers suspected of breaking into the Dalton Post Office in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands and stealing money, have been killed in a shootout with other police officers. National police spokesperson - Brigadier Vish Naidoo - says several police units were conducting an operation in the area when they tried to flag down a police patrol van on the road between Greytown and Dalton. The occupants in the police van however opened fire and the sergeant and

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2:38

#PODCAST: Legendary radio presenter and cultural &...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producers, Taliesha Naidoo & Bongani Gema - Legendary radio presenter and producer - Mala Lutchmanan celebrates 24 years of being on air at Lotus fm. Lutchmanan, who is also an educator, author and cultural and linguistic activist hosts her radio show on Lotus Fm every Friday evening and Sunday. Her dedication to nurturing young minds and the promotion of the Tamil culture and language in South Africa has seen her being the master of ceremony for over one hundred events without charging

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#PODCAST: NPA confirm that the Pinetown father...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Pinetown father accused of killing his three children and stepdaughter, now faces a separate charge of rape. KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Natasha Ramkissoon-Kara confirmed that the rape charge was added when the man appeared in the Pinetown Magistrate's Court on Monday. The 44-year-old man's children aged between four and ten were found hanged in their Wyebank home, west of Durban. His 16-year-old step daughter was strangled

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#PODCAST: Port Shepstone school security guard to...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - A school security guard has been arrested for allegedly stealing tablet PCs from a school in Port Shepstone. The 39-year-old man was found in possession of six tablets which were reported to the police as stolen by the school principal on Tuesday. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says altogether, 20 of the devices were stolen in an alleged burglary. Police are still searching for the remaining 14 devices. Zwane says the suspect

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2:34

#PODCAST: Duke and Dutchess of Sussex donate ₤8...

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2019/10/03

Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry says the UK will donate 8 million pounds towards skills development projects in South Africa. Harry was speaking in Tembisa at the YES youth empowerment centre. He was there with his wife, Meghan Markle as part of the Johannesburg leg of their visit to South Africa. Pearl Magubane and Zoleka Qodashe filed this report...

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2:49

#PODCAST: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is in...

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2019/10/03

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is in South Africa on a State Visit amidst strained relations between the two nations following the recent spate of attacks on foreign nationals including Nigerians. Buhari will co-chair the 9th SA-Nigeria Bi-national Commission with President Cyril Ramaphosa later this morning. Their meeting was preceded by the Ministerial BNC in Pretoria yesterday. Today's BNC seeks to strengthen political and economic relations between the two countries as well taking stalks of

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2:26

#PODCAST: Situation remains dire as India's monsoon...

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2019/10/03

Some 1,600 people have died in India's heaviest monsoon rains in 25 years and now authorities are predicting that the deluge will not end anytime soon. Emergency services battled to help thousands in a sinking city as ecologists warned it was perhaps too late for India to try and heal its damaged environment. From New Delhi, this is Rana Senn...

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#PODCAST: Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi comes under the...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The teachings of peace icon Mahatma Gandhi have formed part of what great leaders like Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Junior endorsed during their years of struggle. With Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary having been commemorated yesterday - an occasion also declared International Day of Non-Violence - Gandhi's teachings of peace has come under the spotlight. David Gengan, Chairperson of the Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Memorial Committee, says while there are

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2:44

#PODCAST: Democracy Development Programme discuss the...

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2019/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Dr. Rama Naidoo of Democracy Development Programme (DDP) discussed the impact of Mahatma Ghandi's legacy in modern day South Africa. Recently, reports suggested a statue of the activist would be making it's way to Cape Town - a move that has since had mixed reaction. While much of the world celebrated the icon's achievements yesterday, there were differing views in Africa - where people feel that Gandhi disrespected black people and African culture. Dr. Naidoo

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