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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 - Newsbreak Talk with Shanell Daniel - Top...

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2019/08/14

Host Shanell Daniel unpacks some of the top stories of the week, assisted by Rachel Vadi

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51:30

#PODCAST - Newsbreak Talk with Hoosen Ebrahim - Open...

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2019/08/14

Host Hoosen Ebrahim looks at the top stories of the week, assisted by Rachel Vadi

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50:45

#PODCAST - Newsbreak Talk with Taliesha Naidoo - Top...

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2019/08/14

Taliesha Naidoo hosts Newsbreak Talk assisted by Rachel Vadi

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54:26

#PODCAST - Newsbreak Talk with Shanell Daniel - Women...

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2019/08/14

Tackling the tough issue of women on women abuse, Shanell Daniel unpacks the idea of women abuse by other women. Rachel Vadi provides technical and production support.

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1:38

#PODCAST: DUT prepares youth for the future "World of...

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2019/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The Durban University of Technology is hosting industry players in its annual World Of Work event. This allows students to network and gain experience as they prepare to begin their careers. DUT's director of co-operative education and external engagement, Shakeel Ori, says the event will run for two days...

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1:50

#PODCAST: KZN government summit to formulate plans on...

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2019/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal is holding its first climate change summit following floods in which 70 people were killed in April. The two-day summit is aimed at finding a lasting solution to extreme weather conditions related to climate change. The April floods left a trail of destruction, damaging houses, roads, power networks, schools and health facilities. In 2017 more than ten people were killed in the province due to severe weather conditions that included strong

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2:16

#PODCAST: KZN ANC in meeting to decide redeployment...

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2019/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - The KwaZulu-Natal ANC provincial executive committee is meeting in Durban today to discuss the successors and the redeployment of the two KZN Mayors. This follows the PEC's decision to recall Zandile Gumede as eThekwini Mayor and Themba Njilo as Umsunduzi Mayor yesterday. The PEC announced that Gumede and Njilo will be redeployed to other spheres of the organisation. Gumede was placed on a special leave of absence for two months before being axed. Our SABC

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#PODCAST: We look at some of the risks that could...

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2019/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - In keeping with Newsbreak's coverage on the new National Health Insurance (NHI) bill - we spoke to Sanele Nhlabatsi, a senior lecturer at the University of South Africa, about her study on its viability. Parliament's Health Portfolio Committee is expected to discuss the programme for the NHI bill, which will have an extensive public consultation processes. The new bill provides a free package of comprehensive health services at private and public health

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1:24

#PODCAST: Manhunt underway after 79-year-old Shirley...

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2019/08/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 79-year-old woman has been found dead in her home at Newlands West, in Durban. The body of Shirley James, was found with assault wounds to her head in the garage of her home on Monday night. It's believed James was murdered during a house robbery. She lived alone. KwaZulu-Natal Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says police are investigating a case of murder and robbery. Gwala says police have launched a manhunt for the suspects...

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3:36

#PODCAST: ANC say the decision to recall eThekwini...

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2019/08/14

New mayors in the eThekwini Metro, uMsunduzi Municipality as well as other ANC political office bearers will be announced within seven days. This follows a decision by the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal to overhaul its entire political leadership in the two municipalities. Among those axed are embattled eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede and Themba Njilo - mayor of KwaZulu-Natal's capital city, uMsunduzi. Meanwhile, the ANC attributes the decision to recall its members in the two municipal executive committees to

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3:06

#PODCAST: It's "Man vs Wild" as India reacts to Prime...

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2019/08/13

India's prime minister dived into the wilderness in the latest of his choreographed media appearances and announced himself a loyal conservationist. Narendra Modi joined survivalist Bear Grylss in a TV reality program that has now raised thorny questions as a new crisis in Kashmir roiled the nation. Our South Asian corresspondent Rana Senn with this report.....

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2:11

#PODCAST: Scores of SADTU members protest in Durban...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - Scores of South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) members have blockaded the entry to the offices of the Department of Education in Durban. They are calling for the removal of corrupt officials within the Pinetown district. The union says they have had several engagements with the Department regarding this issue but no action has been taken. The officials are also accused of nepotism and going against departmental policies. KwaZulu-Natal SADTU Deputy

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2:29

#PODCAST: KZN ANC to announce its decision on...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - ANC KwaZulu-Natal provincial officials are meeting with party deployees affected by the party's decision to recall certain mayors and other political office bearers in different municipalities. Sources in the ANC say the party decided to recall all its eThekwini Executive committee members including, mayor Zandile Gumede, acting mayor Fawzier Peer, eThekwini Speaker, William Mapena as well as uMsunduzi municipal office bearers, including mayor Themba Njilo

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#PODCAST: Woman, believed to be in her 20's, found...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating the death of woman believed to be in her twenties. The body of the victim was found on the corner of Sydney Road at Umbilo in Durban yesterday morning. KZN police spokesperson - Captain Nqobile Gwala says the victim's identity is still unknown and police have opened an inquest docket for further investigations....

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#PODCAST: TREYVONNE GRIFFITHS MURDER: Wentworth...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - Police say they will be cracking down on the high rate of crime in Wentworth, south of Durban. This after the murder of 18-year old Treyvonne Griffiths. The teenager was stabbed to death on Saturday, just two days after celebrating his 18th birthday. Two suspects aged 18 and 21 years old have been arrested. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant-colonel Thulani Zwane says the suspects are facing a charge of murder...

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2:12

#PODCAST: 37-year-old accused of killing an elderly...

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2019/08/13

The 37-year old man accused of killing an elderly couple from Umkomaas on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, has abandoned his bail application in the Scottburgh Magistrates Court. 78-year old Sathiaseelan Pillay and is wife - 73-year old Chinnama - were allegedly bludgeoned to death on the 1st of August. The accused, who rented a room from the couple - is facing two counts of murder, as well as a charge of robbery. It is alleged that he fled in the couple's vehicle. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports...

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#PODCAST: A man suffers a fatal head injury after a...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A man has died after a tree fell on him at an estate in Baynesfield, outside Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal. Russel Meiring, spokesperson for ER24, says the man was cutting down trees in the area when one of the trees fell on him yesterday. Meiring say the man suffered a fatal head injury...

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#PODCAST: Here's why the new National Health...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The concept of quality health-care for all South Africans remains a feverish conversation in the country. This after the Department of Health published the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) bill last week. The bill promises universal health coverage for all South Africans and is set to bring big changes to the country's health industry. But, the health plan has also raised some serious concerns. The South African Private Practitioners' Forum (SAPPF)

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#PODCAST: 20-year-old commis chef - Riashnie Thaver...

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2019/08/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Earlier this year we brought you the story of a young Durban girl that's making strides in the cooking industry. Well, she's done it again! From classic wontons to madumbi fritters, her food isn't the usual restaurant fare. But it's what earned 20-year-old chef-in-the-making - Riashnie Thaver the first runner up spot at the Distell Interhotel Chefs Competition. She plies her trade at the Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani on Durban's "Golden Mile". Thaver

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#PODCAST: Following weeks of uncertainty, the ANC...

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2019/08/13

The ANC KZN provincial leadership has decided to axe certain party mayors including the embattled eThekwini mayor - Zandile Gumede. The decision was taken during a two-day Provincial Executive Committee meeting. Gumede and another party councillor - Mondli Mthembu are facing fraud and corruption charges emanating from a multi-million rand waste removal tender. She was placed on leave in June after being charged. The party also took a decision to recall mayors and speakers in poor performing

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