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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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2:33

#PODCAST: Judy Naidoo's "Kings of Mulberry Street" to...

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2019/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Nostalgic South African movie, Kings of Mulberry Street is receiving international recognition. The 80's themed movie will premiere at the Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience in Germany in October. It will then premiere at the prestigious Oscar-qualifying St. Louis Film Festival in November. The film's director Judy Naidoo says she is eager to showcase a little piece of Durban to the world...

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2:28

#PODCAST: Hundreds to march through the streets of...

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2019/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Hundreds of men and women are expected to take to the streets of Overport in Durban tomorrow to stand against the high rate of femicide claiming the lives of so many innocent women in South Africa. In the recent crime statics released, the country has seen another drastic increase of 4.6% in sexual offences since last year. The Mayville and Sydenham community policing forums together with a security company and eThekwini Outreach will start the march from the

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2:24

#PODCAST: IFP MP Les Govender decides to donate a...

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2019/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - As South Africa celebrates Literacy Month this September, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Member of Parliament - Les Govender has decided to give back to the community by donating a portion of his monthly salary to rebuilding libraries in local schools. Govender says he was motivated to do something to help improved the reading and writing levels of South African youth. He says he is hoping to expand the project to other areas as well...

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2:27

#PODCAST: Humane Society International appeal for...

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2019/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Relief efforts are underway for the animals affected by Hurricane Dorian which devastated the Caribbean islands. The Humane Society International, an animal protection organisation is one of the many that deployed a team of responders to Abaco Island to rescue and care for animals and is appealing to the public for donations. Their team has been instrumental in helping run an emergency base to shelter and treat injured and ill animals. A new storm has brought

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1:46

#PODCAST: A #DUT security guard recovers in hospital...

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2019/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - A Durban University of Technology (DUT) security officer is recovering in hospital after being allegedly attacked by an angry group of students. The security guard was allegedly assaulted and doused with petrol by students who attempted to set him alight. During the early hours of Wednesday morning the students went on a rampage at the Steve Biko Campus, breaking and setting alight university property. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson - Brigadier Jay Naicker

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3:06

#PODCAST: India's Supreme Court asks federal...

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2019/09/18

ndia's Supreme Court has asked the federal government to lift a blockade it imposed on eight million people in disputed Kashmir. Chief justice Ranjan Gogoi also warned he would personally visit the Himalayan region to verify Delhi's claims that life had returned to normal nearly six weeks after it ordered the crippling lockdown. South Asian correspondent, Rana Sen reports...

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1:55

#PODCAST: Rape-accused KZN teacher remains behind bars

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2019/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - A 51 year-old teacher who allegedly raped a 13 year-old learner from a school at Mkhindini Reserve in northern KwaZulu-Natal will remain in police custody until his next court appearance on Monday next week. The suspect appeared before the Melmoth Magistrate Court on Monday. It is believed that the teacher manipulated the victim who is a learner at a school he taught in - into believing they were in a love affair from February this year to early this month. The

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1:52

#PODCAST: Apartheid cop Joao Rodrigues loses appeal...

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2019/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Former apartheid police officer Joao Rodrigues's application for leave to appeal - in the murder of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol - has been dismissed by the High Court in Johannesburg. Rodrigues appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg this morning. The application relates to the dismissal of his bid for a permanent stay of prosecution by the high court in June this year. Rodrigues is accused of the murder of anti-Apartheid activist Ahmed Timol

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3:42

#PODCAST: Analysis - Ramaphosa's special envoy a...

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2019/09/18

Johannesburg based - political analyst, Zamikhaya Maseti has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa for his move to deploy special envoys through-out the continent. Maseti says that the President should have rather issued a stern warning to the African governments to make sure their nationals adhere to the rule of law while in South Africa. Ramaphosa's move is an attempt to repair the damage that the recent attacks on foreign nationals have caused. Meanwhile, Maseti claims that there are thousands

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2:40

#PODCAST: Durban's #Aerotropolis to create over 750k...

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2019/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has announced plans for a major new smart city in KwaZulu-Natal which could possibly create 750-thousand jobs. The 50-year Durban Aerotropolis master plan will turn the entire surface area around King Shaka International Airport into a smart city with diversified economic activities that will boost the province's economy. The Aerotropolis will play host to almost 1.5 million residents and attract approximately

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2:55

#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa: "District Based...

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2019/09/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described government's new model of service delivery as a game changer. The president officially launched the District Based Delivery at the OR Tambo Municipality in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. The model also known as Khawuleza will streamline service delivery at all 44 districts and eight metros across the country. The president was accompanied by several cabinet ministers, Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane, his MEC's, Mayors and dozens of local councillors

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2:35

#PODCAST: Filters and airbrushing is commonplace in...

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2019/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Editing your social media pictures may be the trend to follow online, but it can be misleading for use on a missing person's flyer. That's according to forensic consultant, Dawn Gounden. She says those involved in missing persons cases are facing many challenges, due to the fact that many photographs sent to them are photo-shopped. Gounden says this makes it extremely difficult to identify a person in reality - as often the social media picture does not correspond

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#PODCAST: Three suspects arrested on the N3 freeway...

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2019/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Bongenia Gema - Three suspects have been arrested on the N3 freeway en route to Ladysmith in KwaZulu-Natal. The suspects aged between 26 and 28 were arrested after police received a tip-off that the suspects were on their way to commit a crime. Police recovered two firearms and 16 rounds of ammunition during the arrests. KZN spokesperson - Captain Nqobile Gwala says police also discovered the vehicle transporting the suspects was hijacked in Marianhill, west of Durban, two

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0:48

#PODCAST: Satellite police station near University of...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A satellite police station in KwaDlangezwa, near the University of Zululand, on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast has allegedly been torched by protesting students. The situation remains tense at the university. The protests - that started on Monday night - are continuing with students calling on the university to step up security on and off campus. Police spokesperson - Thembeka Mbhele - says thirty students have been arrested and are expected to appear in court

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2:13

#PODCAST: KZN Department of Education launch...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Bongani Gema - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has appointed 1500 trained security personnel to be deployed to schools around the province. This is to ensure the safety of learners and the teachers inside the school premises. The programme is being launched today at Ukusa High School at Hammardsdale in the KZN Midlands - where two school security guards were allegedly brutally attacked and killed by robbers. Last week a 15 year-old learner from Satri College in

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2:06

#PODCAST: Police manhunt on for Durban north bank...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects involved in a bank robbery - in which one person died - north of Durban yesterday afternoon. While details of the robbery are still being investigated, it is believed that the victim may have been followed into the bank. Kyle van Reenen, the General Manager of local emergency services, Crisis Medical, says the victim was shot in the chest and died at the scene.....

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2:50

#PODCAST: Over 150 attorneys to help citizens draw up...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo -Members of the public have been urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have their last will and testament drafted free of charge during National Wills Week. During this period - which takes place until the 20th of this month, legal practitioners will draft and offer legal advice at no cost to the public. The services are offered through a partnership with Legal Aid South Africa (Legal Aid SA), the Law Society of South Africa and the Justice and

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2:29

#PODCAST: KZN Education Department launch the "Safer...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education will launch its Safer Schools Project at Hammarsdale today. This, in light of the upsurge of violence at schools, the most recent being the murder of a Sastri College Learner, Walter Moyeni. Its alleged that Walter was shot dead by fellow learners outside the school premises on Thursday last week. The school is expected to hold a memorial for Walter tomorrow. Two suspects have appeared in court for the murder

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1:42

#PODCAST: One DEAD following an armed robbery at a...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A man has been shot dead during an armed robbery at a FNB north of Durban. It is understood a gang of robbers stormed the bank in North Coast Road, Briardene and held up customers and staff. Details surrounding the incident at still sketchy. Police have confirmed the incident, through spokesperson Thulani Zwane...

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2:13

#PODCAST: Manhunt underway after a Margate women is...

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2019/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a manhunt for one suspect after the body of a 22 year-old woman was found buried in a shallow grave in Margate, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. The gruesome discovery was made by community members last Friday. Police say the woman was last seen by her friends on Wednesday on her way to visit her boyfriend. When the victim hadn't returned home for two days, the friends became worried and began looking for her. KZN police

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