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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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2:49

#PODCAST Police from Grassy Park in Cape Town express...

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2023/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police from Grassy Park in Cape Town are concerned about the rising number of school children consuming marijuana infused sweets. This follows the arrest of a couple in the area who were selling these products to children passing by their home on the way to school. The couple owned two properties next to each other where large quantities of dagga, infused sweets and plants were found and confiscated. Grassy Park station commander, Colonel Dawood Laing** says

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#PODCAST As matric exams continue, academics discuss...

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2023/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the matric exams ongoing academic experts are discussing why it's crucial for those under pressure to remember that success in exams is not solely determined by ability or external factors. They say it's more about the approach, mindset and ability to focus on what YOU can control. This is according to Manager of Academic Advising at the University of Pretoria - Dr Hestie Byles. She's an educational psychologist with over 15 years of experience in academic

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#PODCAST How tech can be used to offer a more...

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2023/11/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Across the world, climate change is forcing the insurance industry to move out of its comfort zone. Insurance companies have been struggling to keep up with claims and ways of underwriting additional risks with the recent frequency and severity of weather conditions. However, some insurance companies are using technology as a powerful tool to manage and mitigate the uncertainty of our changing environment, while still enabling them to remain profitable. Vis

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3:13

#PODCAST eThekwini residents in the northern &...

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2023/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents living in the northern and southern suburbs of the eThekwini Municipality can expect their water to be fully restored around eight-o'clock tonight. This is due to the 18 hour planned water shutdown by Umngeni-uThukela Water which started during the early hours of this morning. The aim of the shutdown is to allow the water utility's technicians to carry out repairs at the Durban Height Water Treatment Plant. Umngeni-uThukela water spokesperson

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3:35

#PODCAST POPCRU to picket outside the...

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2023/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The devastated family of Sergeant Riyadh Adams who was shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday night, has described him as a devoted and selfless police officer who loved serving his community. Adams was shot and killed while responding to a robbery at the Pavillion shopping centre in Durban. Meanwhile, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) will today picket outside the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu-Natal calling for more to

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3:16

#PODCAST World AMR Awareness Week: Survivor Vanessa...

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2023/11/21

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - World AMR Awareness Week is celebrated between the 18th & 24th of November every year. It's meant to increase the visibility of AMR or Antimicrobial Resistance - which occurs when bacteria, viruses and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. This in turn makes infections harder to treat, increasing the risk of disease spread, illness and death. During the recent 3rd Annual Global Media Forum on AMR, a number of experts joined in on

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#PODCAST Popular Indian-origin Canadian chef Vikram...

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2023/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - We continue our November 1860 Indenture focus this week by highlighting the Indian Cuisine and the glorious food that has spread across the globe through indentured labourers. While toiling the soil and working as slaves in different parts of the world, people of Indian origin have managed to bring the most vibrant flavors and spice-forward preparations ever tasted. This week, Newsbreak spoke to Indian-born Canadian chef and cookbook author Vikram Vij. He has

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3:34

#PODCAST Universities Alliance South Africa to...

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2023/11/20

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Universities Alliance South Africa will have its challenge against the University of the Free State's (UFS) mandatory vaccination policy heard at the Bloemfontein High Court next week. Nathan Pillay says the Covid-19 Regulations and Required Vaccination Policy was approved in November 2021 and implemented from February 2022 - despite significant opposition from within the UFS community and contrary to evidence available at the time which led to many other

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3:03

#PODCAST South African BDS stage peaceful protests...

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2023/11/20

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition (BDS) staged peaceful protests outside several Cape Union Mart stores across the country at the weekend. The group claims that owner of the store Phillip Krawitz is publicly asking for support and funding to assist soldiers who are currently fighting in the Israel-Palestine war. For over a month hostilities between Israel and Palestine have reached boiling point. Gaza's Health Ministry

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2:42

#PODCAST 43-year-old woman sentenced to life...

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2023/11/20

By Newsbreak Shanell Daniel - A 43-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal killing of her sister. Bongeka Somani was convicted and sentenced at the Scottburgh High Court for the fatal shooting of 55-year-old Sergeant Nokuthula Somani in April last year. According to Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo, Bongeka hired a hit man to kill her sister - allegedly in the hopes of receiving Nokuthula's life cover payouts. Mhlongo says the life sentence serves

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#PODCAST HIV / AIDS expert Dr. Jaysingh Brijkumar...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa has a very high prevalence of HIV and AIDS affecting nearly 13% of the population, but we are fighting back with the biggest HIV treatment programme in the world. That's according to Clinical Manager at RK Khan Hospital's Outreach HIV Aids Clinic - Dr. Jaysingh Brijkumar. He spoke to Newsbreak ahead of World Aids Day next month, saying there's been a significant decrease in the burden on health facilities, being confident of eradicating the

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#PODCAST Local travel agent explains why South...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Despite the tough economic climate facing most South Africans - more and more people of the Hindu faith are planning trips to the Island nation of Mauritius to celebrate Maha Shivarathri, or the Great Night of Shiva in 2024. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. Travel consultant, Savendran Susai says people are now choosing Mauritius rather than India for the pilgrimage due to its

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2:23

#PODCAST Reservoir Hills residents assist affected...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A fire at the Quarry Road informal settlement in Reservoir Hills, west of Durban has left many families destitute. The fire, which broke out yesterday afternoon, gutted many of the homes in the settlement. Residents were forced to evacuate their homes as strong winds caused the raging blaze to quickly spread. The cause of the blaze is still unknown. Reservoir Hills Ratepayers Association Chairperson, Ish Prahlad says residents from the community have come

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#PODCAST Local celeb "Shiv Shuffler" discusses why...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh harreeparshad - Despite the tough economic climate facing most South Africans - more and more people of the Hindu faith are planning trips to the Island nation of Mauritius to celebrate Maha Shivarathri, or the Great Night of Shiva in 2024. Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of the deity Shiva, between February and March. Travel consultant, Savendran Susai says people are now choosing Mauritius rather than India for the pilgrimage

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#PODCAST Indian fashion designers face future...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - At last month's Lakmé Fashion Week in India, conversations about making fashion more sustainable took centre-stage. The four-day event - organised jointly by beauty company Lakmé, billionaire Mukesh Ambani and the Fashion Design Council of India - is one of Indian fashion's biggest highlights. While it had all the essential ingredients like glittering catwalks and fashionistas in the front row, what grabbed attention was a competition encouraging young

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 17...

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2023/11/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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#PODCAST Merebank Book Project to celebrate past &...

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2023/11/16

By Newsbreak Intern Ayanda Chule - Continuing the focus on legacies: The Merebank Book Project will celebrate the stalwarts of the community this Saturday- when they host a fundraiser to intensify their community work. The Project aims to chronicle the history of the south coast town- as an initiative by the community, for the community. Volunteer Kumarasen Govender explains how the event will help them ensure that local legacy projects continue to tell cultural heritage stories...

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#PODCAST INDIAN ARRIVAL DAY: Local attorney calls on...

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2023/11/16

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - People of Indian origin need to claim their space and assert themselves more in society. That's according to Chairperson of the Shallcross Historical, Environmental and Library Friends - Attorney Jerald Danasekera Vedan. He explains the contribution made by people of indian origin to building modern day South Africa, citing the need to stay involved and active in holding leaders accountable or risk a dull future in this country...

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#PODCAST Environmental organisation Adopt-a-River...

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2023/11/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Environmental conservation organisation, Adopt-a-River says it is encouraging that more and more individuals and organisations are participating in clean-up operations along riverbanks and beaches. This as its #CleanBlueLagoon initiative which takes place every third Saturday at the Beachwood Mangroves gains momentum. Director of Adopt a River, Janet Simpkins says the Umgeni River system one of the worst affected by waste due to its various tributaries

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#PODCAST 1860 Heritage Centre to mark Indian Arrival...

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2023/11/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Today marks 163 years since the first group of Indian indentured labourers arrived via ship in South Africa. The first ship to arrive was the SS Truro which carried 342 passengers. Between 1860 and 1911, 384 more ships made their way from the sub-continent to the then port of Natal ferrying over 152-thousand Indians. Several passengers passed away en-route due to the harsh conditions faced, especially women and children. With the thought of greener pastures

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