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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: One learner killed and several other...

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2019/07/23

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - One learner has been killed while about 17 others sustained serious injuries when the vehicle they were travelling in overturned in Folweni, south of Durban. EThekwini Metro Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says the taxi which had been transporting the school children overturned on the M35 this morning. Sewpersad says all the injured children were transported to King Edward Hospital in Durban.......

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2:01

#PODCAST: Newland West "under siege" by criminals as...

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2019/07/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The community of Newlands West, north of Durban are living under siege from a sudden spike in criminal elements lurking in the community. This is according to the Community Policing Forum (CPF) in the area which blames poor patrolling and slow response to the high level of crime that has gripped the vicinity. Yesterday, a teenager was shot outside his home by criminals who followed him before attempting to hijack the boy at the entrance of his driveway in

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1:59

#PODCAST: Judge dismisses businessman and murder...

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2019/07/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Polokwane High Court has dismissed an application by Rameez Patel to appeal a judgement that dismissed his application for his murder charge to be withdrawn. Judge Joseph Raulinga ruled that the court acted in the best interest of justice by rejecting the application for Patel to be discharged. The defence announced that it plans to submit a petition to Limpopo Division High Court Judge, Ephraim Makgoba. Patel is facing charges for the murder of his wife,

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1:50

#PODCAST - Chatsworth councillor nominated for 100...

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2019/07/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - As Mandela Month celebrations continue, one of eThekwini municipality's youngest ward councillors, Previn Vedan, was named one of the 100 young Mandelas of the Future. The 26-year-old Chatsworth man says it is an hour to receive the award and hope that he is able to inspire other young people to embody the characteristics of Madiba.

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2:44

#PODCAST - Dedicated Teaching can only develop the...

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2019/07/23

by producer, Yogeshan Pillay - Investing in the next generation of leaders, movers and shakers requires teachers and educators who are passionate in building a brighter future. With this in mind, a Durban-based college has developed a teacher training institute to deal with modern-day challenges faced in the classroom. The college has also donated libraries to needy schools in the region. Professor Zaheer Hamid is the Academic Director at MANCOSA

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2:57

#PODCAST - Impacts of the National health insurance...

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2019/07/23

by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - National health insurance (NHI) is one step closer to becoming a reality after Cabinet approved the NHI Bill of 2018 and is now ready to be tabled and debated in Parliament. The Bill will give effect to the National Development Plan to provide for universal quality healthcare services to all South Africans, irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds. Department of Health Deputy Director General of NHI, Dr Anban Pillay explains what the bill entails and

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0:49

#PODCAST - Manhunt launched for the suspects who...

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2019/07/23

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - A manhunt is underway for robbery suspects who got away with approximately R5-million worth of Jewellery. The suspects allegedly robbed the popular jewellery store - House of Ameera, at Nelson Mandela Square, in Johannesburg, on Sunday. A reward of up to R250-thousand-rand is being offered for information on the suspects. South African anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee, is urging anyone with information regarding the suspects to come forward

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3:29

#PODCAST - High court in Pretoria is TODAY set to...

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2019/07/23

by Newsbreak producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The high court in Pretoria is TODAY set to hear an urgent application by Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to interdict the implementation of the remedial action from public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's report into the so called SARS rogue unit. Mkhwebane found the unit, which was allegedly approved by Gordhan, was in violation of the constitution, and has directed President Cyril Ramaphosa to take appropriate disciplinary action against him. Human

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2:19

#PODCAST: Pranesh Maharaj wins Best Supporting Actor...

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2019/07/22

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - It was a weekend of awards in Durban as the Simon Sabela Film and Television Awards, recognised local talent. The award for Best Supporting Actor was bestowed upon Phoenix man, Pranesh Maharaj for his role in the movie, Three Days to Go. Maharaj says this award means a lot to him because it recognises him as an artist and all the years he spent in the entertainment and theatre industry. He also paid homage to the community of Phoenix who he says supported him when

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3:11

#PODCAST: Music legend - Madhanjith Nepaul...

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2019/07/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa's foremost Indian Music composer and performer Tansen Nepaul last night received a certificate of recognition on behalf of his late dad - Madhanjith Nepaul for his efforts at promoting the Hindu culture and classical music in the community. A glitzy dinner was held at the infamous MTSS hall at Merebank south of Durban by the Merebank Parasakthi Alayam. The evening was spent to honour and show appreciation to those who played a great role in helping

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2:50

#PODCAST: Analyst says Former President Jacob Zuma's...

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2019/07/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Political analyst Somadoda Fikeni believes that former president Jacob Zuma's comment last friday in Parktown Johannesburg "that his detractors would be taken out one by one" is a veiled threat that should not be taken seriously. Zuma's address outside the commission's venue in Parktown suggested the gloves were off. He appeared to be warning his accusers directly when he threatened to reveal apartheid-era secrets of those intent on speaking out against him

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3:23

#PODCAST: ConCourt upholds cost order against Public...

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2019/07/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Constitutional Court has upheld a personal costs order against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane which could see her forking out about 900-thousand-rand from her own pocket........

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3:13

#PODCAST - Western Cape community describe the attack...

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2019/07/22

by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - A 32 year old police officer, has been killed and two other colleagues injured in a fatal shootout in Delft south in Cape Town. Police have arrested a 24 year old suspect who is currently in hospital under police guard and will be questioned on his motive once doctors have given the go-ahead. The shooting comes three days after the army was finally seen in surrounding Cape Flats suburbs. National police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo says that the two

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2:23

#PODCAST - #Deep End movie scoops awards at the Simon...

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2019/07/22

by Newsbreak producer, Rachel Vadi - It was a weekend of awards in Durban as the Simon Sabela Film and Television Awards recognised local talent. The emotional sports movie, Deep End won the award for Best Director and Best Film. Film director, Eubulus Timothy said there were many challenges faced in the shooting of the movie as it was weather and wave dependent - but it was all worth it in the end. He says shooting the movie in his hometown of Durban was nostalgic.

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#PODCAST - #Part3 - #KingsofDurban - How did the 1949...

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2019/07/22

by Newsbreak Executive producer, Salma Patel - Kings of Durban by Deepak Panday. Newsbreak's Salma Patel spoke to Panday about the 1949 riots which brought about the start of the Crimson League..

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4:40

#PODCAST: Land invasion protest hits Bonela in Durban

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2019/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Ongoing protest action flared up at Bonela in Durban once again this morning, as protesters took to the streets damaging property along the way.......

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2:30

#PODCAST: Service delivery protests strikes the...

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2019/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - Eight people are expected to appear at KwaMswane Magistrate Court this morning. The eight were arrested and charged with public violence and theft during service delivery protest at Mtubatuba in northern KwaZulu-Natal last night. In a separate incident - about 40 people were arrested for public voilence and theft during service delivery protests in the provice. Two protesters sustained gunshot wounds during the protest on the R34 at Danny Dalton between

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0:54

#PODCAST: Popular jewellery store robbed in Berea,...

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2019/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - Police in KwaZulu-Natal are searching for four suspects who allegedly robbed a well-known jewellery store in Berea, central Durban. KZN police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane says the suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of jewellery. Colonel Zwane says no injuries were reported on the scene….

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5:30

#PODCAST: Public Protector finds President Cyril...

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2019/07/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane has found that President Cyril Ramaphosa was in breach of the executive code of ethics and misled parliament in relation to a 2017 Bosasa donation........

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2:02

#PODCAST - Where exactly are the #Sardine shoals ?

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2019/07/19

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - There has been sporadic sightings of sardines near uMhlanaga, north of Durban. Fishing enthusiast Adam Kamdar says these may have just been mixed shoals of inedible red eye sardines and other bait fish. He adds that the cold front expected this weekend might draw the main sardine shoals to the shores.

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