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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 cloud of mystery surrounds the death of a...

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2019/09/30

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTBy Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Mystery surrounds the death of a 20-year-old man who was killed in a freak train accident in Phoenix, north of Durban on Sunday morning. Police spokesperson Captain Louise Naidoo says that according to the train driver, the man was just laying on the railway tracks. She says accidents with people crossing the railway tracks are common place, but this is the first time where the man was immobile...

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2:10

#PODCAST: Democratic Alliance (DA) increase pressure...

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2019/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The DA has vowed to continue to pressure Gauteng premier David Makhura to lodge an inter-governmental dispute on e-tolls. Many Gauteng motorists have been refusing to pay for the e-tolls since the system was introduced in 2013. Last month, Transport Minister - Fikile Mbalula was supposed to make an announcement on e-tolls but instead asked for extra time to consult stakeholders on the matter. The DA's Gauteng Shadow MEC for Roads and Transport - Fred Nel says

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#PODCAST: SASBO vow to continue to fight against...

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2019/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Society of Banking Officials (SASBO) says that they will continue to fight against the planned retrenchments in the banking sector which could affect about 10,000 employees. This follows the Labour Court in Johannesburg interdicting a planned protest by banking sector workers which was meant to take place this past Friday. Judge Hilary Rabkin says the unions failed to comply with Section 77 of the Labour Relations Act - which gives workers the

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1:45

#PODCAST: Phoenix SAPS Youth Forum hold a successful...

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2019/09/30

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Young people from various walks of life in Phoenix, north of Durban, participated in a Gender Based Violence Awareness March - under the banner of the Phoenix SAPS Youth Forum at the weekend. Many of the youth believe there's a dire need to educate and make people aware of the crimes of gender based violence. This is what those at the march had to say...

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2:39

#PODCAST: Police open up investigations after the...

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2019/09/30

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTBy Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the cause of death of an elderly woman who was found burnt beyond recognition in her flat on Thursday night in Phoenix, north of Durban. Police spokesperson Captain Louise Naidoo says a burnt out candle, found next to the women's bed could be the cause of the fire. It is believed that the elderly woman suffered from arthritis, which could have left her unable to move and save herself...

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1:22

#PODCAST: Five foreign nationals arrested for...

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2019/09/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Five foreign nationals have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping three Ethiopian teenagers and trafficking them into Gauteng. The suspects were arrested yesterday at Mayfair in Johannesburg after demanding R50 000 in ransom for each child. Hawks spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha says the five Ethiopian suspects are facing a number of charges which include, human trafficking, kidnapping and extortion.....

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#PODCAST: Body of suspect accused of murdering...

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2019/09/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - The body of a suspect, accused of murdering an elderly woman, has been found hanging in a Brighton Beach police holding cell in Durban this morning. The 42-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday following the murder of a 78 year-old woman in her Bluff home, south of Durban. The suspect was expected to appear at the Durban Magistrates Court today, together with his 32-year-old co-accused, facing charges of murder and robbery. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson,

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1:15

#PODCAST: Man found dead with multiple dog bites in...

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2019/09/27

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The body of a 48-year-old man has been found mauled, reportedly with multiple dog bites at Armstrong Street, in Malabar, north of Port Elizabeth. Police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, says members of the public stumbled upon the body of Melvin Stuurman earlier this morning. It's believed that a woman had been washing several dogs in the vicinity - which has formed part of police investigations. Van Rensburg says an inquest docket has been

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2:15

#PODCAST: "General Education Certificate" to allow...

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2019/09/27

The Department of Basic Education is working on making Grade Nine the first point at which learners can leave school. This means learners who complete Grade Nine will receive a General Education Certificate. This has been revealed by the Minster of Basic Education, Angie Motshega, at SADTU's elective conference held at Nasrec in Johannesburg. Ditaba Tsotetsi reports...

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3:41

#PODCAST: South African business owners warned...

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2019/09/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South African business owners have been warned over falling prey and being duped by Mozambican nationals in a tender scam. This after reports surfaced of local business owners having been contacted by criminals who pretend to offer them a tender in neighbouring Mozambique. After being lured across the border to secure the tender, it's reported that criminals then hijack and assault prospective clients who are unarmed due to border control laws. Concerned

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2:53

#PODCAST: Over 30,000 confiscated pirated DVDs to be...

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2019/09/27

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - About 30,000 pirated DVD discs - confiscated from street vendors in and around KwaZulu-Natal - will be destroyed by the Film and Publication Board (FPB) later this morning in Durban. This initiative forms part of the ongoing battle by the content-classification and regulation authority against pirated music and movies sold illegally in South Africa. Communications Manager at the FPB - Lynette Kamineth...

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#PODCAST: UKZN confirms total shutdown on Friday in...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A total shutdown at the University of KwaZulu-Natal will take place tomorrow in solidarity with victims of gender-based violence. This after 22-year-old UKZN student, Sinethemba Ndlovu, was murdered last week. Ndlovu was stabbed to death allegedly by a man who wanted to rape her at a function at Msinga, near the KZN Midlands. UKZN spokesperson, Ashton Bodrick, says the academic programme will resume on Saturday..

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#PODCAST: Woman arrested for smuggling drugs in her...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Westville Prison in Durban. The 34-year-old woman was allegedly found with 200 capsules of heroin concealed in her underwear at the facility. The discovery was made during a search by Correctional Services officials. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the woman has been charged with possession of drugs and has appeared in the Pinetown

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#PODCAST: Two suspects arrested for the murder of...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of an elderly Durban woman. The decomposing body of the 78-year-old woman was found on Tuesday in the laundry room of her Bluff home, south of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police say the victim was found with her hands tied and is believed to have been strangled. KZN police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the suspects aged, 32 and 42, are expected to appear in the Durban magistrate's

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#PODCAST: Local golf tournament to aid the...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - It has been almost twenty years since the Phoenix Hospice and Daycare Centre, in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban closed down due to funding shortfalls. A group of passionate individuals, have struggled to continue to provide the much-needed services provided by the Hospice. Spear-headed by Stanley Pillay, the Centre has over the last few years provided palliative care to terminally ill patients at home. However, the non-profit organisation has now decided to

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1:57

#PODCAST: Economist welcomes court interdict against...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - COSATU and its affiliate the South African Society of Banking Officials say they will seek leave to appeal the judgment of the Labour Court which has stopped Friday's planned protest by workers in the banking sector. COSATU's deputy secretary-general Solly Phetoe says the union will also resubmit a section 77 notice to the National Economic Development Labour Council (NEDLAC). Meanwhile, Economist, Professor Dilip Garach, says the judgement is a good call

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#PODCAST: U.S. President Donald Trump urges #India to...

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2019/09/26

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged India to end hostilities with rival Pakistan and restore normalcy in Kashmir where millions have been held under a military lockdown for almost two months. He also offered to broker a peace deal as the leaders met on the sidelines of the annual UN gathering in New York. Rana Sen reports...

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2:43

#PODCAST: Avid gardener Angie Govender provides some...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Spring is the beginning of the gardeners year. It's the season when flowers are in full bloom, showing off their brightest colours. And with temperatures gradually rising, late spring is the perfect time for novice gardeners to start a new garden or revamp an old one. In this week's Greenscene, Newsbreak spoke to avid gardener - Angie Naidoo, who shares her tips for a bold and blissful spring garden...

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#PODCAST: Gauteng Police launch a manhunt for a...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Police have launched a manhunt for a fourth suspect believed to be involved in a suspected business robbery and shootout with police at the Crown Mines area, south of Johannesburg. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele, confirmed that two suspects were killed and another had been wounded during the shootout. This after police foiled the suspected business robbery on Tuesday afternoon. Makhubele says the same suspects are believed to be linked to a

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2:41

#PODCAST: Brand-new South African International Film...

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2019/09/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A brand new film academy has been launched in South Africa. The SA International Film Academy (SAIFA) is set to recognise artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South African film industry. Member of SAIFA's advisory panel - Fakir Hassen says the academy will honour artists and films that are both multi-racial and multi-linguistic. SAIFA will host its inaugural evening this Saturday at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. Hassen says this year's

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