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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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1:47

#PODCAST: Number of shops owned by foreign nationals...

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2019/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Bongani Gema - A number of shops owned by foreign nationals in Tongaat, north of Durban, have been closed following an alleged threat of a xenophobic attacks in the area making rounds on social networks. Earlier in the week a shoplifter was allegedly pursued around the Tongaat CBD by community members. Tongaat Community Policing Forum Chairperson - Nazir Sadak - says that incident was also mistaken by the foreign shop owners as an attack on them leading to the closure of some

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2:54

#PODCAST: Social media expert explains why posting...

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2019/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Stop, think, and consult! That's the advice by a social media expert regarding the posting of unverified news on social media. This comes at a very tense and volatile time in South Africa - with the threat of xenophobic violence wreaking havoc alongside the high rate of femicide. CEO of Socially Acceptable - Nazreen Ebrahim says there were a few cases in the recent weeks where people shared unverified news not realising that it could cause unnecessary panic

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2:50

#PODCAST: Popular South African Jazz musician Shunna...

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2019/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A long and prosperous era of amazing jazz music has come to an end as the great Shunna Pillay has sadly passed on. Better known on stage as "Sunny" the 87 year old jazz musician passed away from a suspected heart attack yesterday. Pillay sang and performed alongside the likes of the late Hugh Masekela, his ex-wife Miriam Makeba and American Richard Pryor. Pillay's music made such a massive impact, that the Music Corporation of America signed him on a lucrative

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1:28

#PODCAST: Two men involved in a shootout with police...

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2019/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two men involved in a shootout with police - following an ATM robbery that left one accomplice dead and another still on the run - appeared at the Durban Magistrates Court yesterday. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson - Lieutenent Colonel Thulani Zwane, says police were conducting crime prevention operations when they noticed the four suspects attempting to rob a woman at an ATM in the Durban Central Business District. Zwane says a shootout then ensued between

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3:30

#PODCAST: Indonesian autorities say law and order is...

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2019/09/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Indonesian authorities say that a semblance of calm has returned to Papua and West Papua - that was rocked by pro-independence protests recently. About 85 suspects have been arrested since the violence broke out in August. The most recent protests began after Indonesia's Independence Day when 43 students in Surabaya, East Java were arrested for allegedly damaging the Indonesian flag. But now, Indonesian Ambassador to South Africa, Salman Al Farisi says

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2:56

#PODCAST: Doctors detect various drugs in the system...

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2019/09/11

The family of Natasha Conabeer - a young Durban woman who passed away in hospital after being missing for three weeks - have broken their silence. Conabeer was reported missing after she was last seen at a flat in the suburb of Morningside on the 19th of August. A family spokesperson says the young woman died of organ failure. Reports from doctors say various types of drugs were detected in her system. Mfundo Mthembu reports...

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2:55

#PODCAST: Former COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng admits to...

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2019/09/11

Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has admitted to editorial interference at the public broadcaster. He told the State Capture Commission in Parktown, Johannesburg that it was his job to interfere. Motsoeneng was responding to allegations that he was relentless in his attempts to interfere with the public broadcaster's editorial mandate. Motsoeneng, who served as COO of the public broadcaster from 2011 to 2013, was removed from the position after it was found he lied about his qualifications

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1:23

#PODCAST - Two marches in Durban and foreign owned...

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2019/09/10

by Newsbreak Intern, Bongani Gema - The ANC Youth League in KwaZulu-Natal is staging a march through the streets of Durban calling for an end to gender based violence. At the same time, its believed that UNISA students are also staging a similar march calling for an end to violence against women and children AND an end to xenophobia. Meanwhile, at Tongaat north of Durban, several foreign owned shops remain closed after viral mesages on social media threatened violence. SABC News reporter Nonkululeko

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4:01

#PODCAST - Nigeria to repatriate 600 citizens on...

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2019/09/10

An increasing number of foreign nationals living in South Africa are asking to be repatriated back to their countries of origin out of fear following a wave of violent attacks in Gauteng. Nigeria says it will repatriate some 600 of its citizens tomorrow. The African Diaspora Forum, on the other hand, says it is inundated with requests from foreign nationals wanting to return home. Sashin Naidoo reports...

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5:29

#PODCAST - Islamic New Year procession in Durban ends...

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2019/09/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Salma Patel - There will be a procession held in Durban today to commemorate the Islamic month of Muharram. The tradition was started by the first settlers to the then Natal over 127 years ago and is still practised today. The procession is expected to start in a short while and ends at about 6pm this evening. It will begin at the iconic Badsha Peer Square - at the tomb of a prominent Muslim scholar in Durban and will end at the Umgeni River. Muslim Cleric, Mufti Mohammed

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2:44

#PODCAST - India to outlaw single use plastic bags on...

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2019/09/10

India will outlaw plastic bags, cups, bottles and straws and enlist millions in a nationwide cleanup starting on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on the 2nd of October. But experts argued disposing trash could be Herculean task and an easier solution could be to simply ban the production of single-use plastics. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn...

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2:22

#PODCAST - 85 million rand worth of cocaine seized at...

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2019/09/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Over R85 million worth of cocaine has been seized at Port Elizabeth Harbour, following an intelligence-driven operation by the Ports of Entry team. The vessel was en route to Cape Town via the South American country of Ecuador. Reports suggest a total of 85 bricks weighing 85 kilograms were found in a hidden compartment of a container transporting bananas. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Katlego Mogale says investigations are continuing...

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3:31

#PODCAST - Child-minder breaks down while testifying...

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2019/09/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The child-minder testifying in the Dros Rape Trial has broken down in the Pretoria High Court today. Yesterday, the accused Nicholas Ninow admitted to raping a little girl last year at the Dros restaurant in Silverton - Pretoria. However, his plea explanation was not accepted by the state. SABC News reporter, Leila Magnus, is at court today with the latest...

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2:12

#PODCAST: Police monitor the Tongaat CBD following...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Tongaat Central Business District is being monitored by police after several hoax whatsapp messages calling for attacks on foreign nationals went viral on social media. Chairperson of the Tongaat Community Policing Forum - Nazir Sadak says some shops owned by foreign nationals remained closed for the entire day as they feared being attacked and looted. Sadak says that people should verify all information first before forwarding or posting messages on

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2:49

#PODCAST: @TheSADAG urge South Africans to "talk...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Talk about it! That's the main message as today marks "World Suicide Prevention Day". It is commemorated to promote worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. On average, almost 3,000 people commit suicide daily. For every person who completes a suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives. About one million people commit suicide each year. Cassey Chambers, Operations Director at The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says that

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1:03

#PODCAST: Metro Police officer arrested for fatally...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbrek Producer Shanell Daniel - A woman has been arrested for fatally shooting her boyfriend at KwaDukuza, south of Durban. Sontaga Seisa, acting spokesperson for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) says the woman - who is a metro police officer - had an argument with her police officer boyfriend over the weekend - leading up to the shooting. Seisa says IPID are investigating the murder and the suspect is expected to appear in court soon...

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2:06

#PODCAST: Durban-based attorneys - TPA Legal offer...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Seeking justice in cases of gender based violence is often a difficult hurdle that many victims cannot overcome because they do not have any legal representation. With the recent narrative of gender based violence in South Africa, Durban based attorneys, TPA Legal are offering free legal services to victims of abuse who genuinely cannot afford legal assistance. Here's spokesperson, Lisa Sukdev ...

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2:37

#PODCAST: Learners come forward alleging sexual...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - More learners are coming forward alleging sexual misconduct by a male teacher at Tongaat Secondary School, north of Durban. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has condemned the alleged sexually explicit WhatsApp messages between the teacher and a Grade 11 learner at the school. The 30-year-old male teacher has since been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu says all cases of sexual misconduct MUST be reported to

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2:20

#PODCAST: Police wait for the post-mortem results of...

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2019/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police are now waiting on post mortem results of 23-year-old Natasha Conabeer after she passed away in a Durban hospital yesterday morning. Conabeer was found unconscious at the weekend outside her home at Inanda north of Durban. She had been reported missing after she was last seen three weeks ago when she left her Florida Road flat in Durban. KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson - Thulani Zwane says that social media users need to verify facts before posting on

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3:01

#PODCAST - Semblance of calm returns to Joburg after...

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2019/09/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The situation remains calm in Johannesburg today following continuous unrest and looting in the city. Yesterday, former Inkatha Freedom Party President, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, attempted to engage with locals and foreigners to bring an end to the criminal and xenophobic violence taking place. A speech, in which he called for peace, was interrupted by a group of hostel residents who then went on to demand that foreign traders close their shops. Since last

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