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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: Victim of an alleged hijacking in...

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2019/07/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The victim of an alleged hijacking in Chatsworth, south of Durban is recovering in hospital from sustained gun shot wounds to her hands. This is according to Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson, Jakes Singh. At the time of the hijacking social media was abuzz with posts that the botched hijacking may have caused the failed hijackers to target another vehicle in the area. Singh refuted the claims. He says civilian crime fighters need to verify

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#PODCAST: ANALYSIS - President Ramaphosa needs to...

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2019/07/08

By Newsbreak Producers Rachel Vadi and Salma Patel - Political analyst Imraan Buccus says although Gordhan has a morally astute record, the Public Protector's office still has to be respected. In a statement - Gordhan's legal team say that the Public Protector continues to get the facts and the law wrong and accuses Mkhwebane of bias. Gordhan's legal team are due to make an announcement on their way forward this week. Buccus says its time now for President Cyril Ramaphosa to step in..

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#PODCAST - #Petrol price drop - popularity contest or...

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2019/07/07

IN a snap survey conducted by Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi, some concumers feel that this latest drop in the petrol price is a ploy by government to gain popularity among the people.......

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54:58

#PODCAST - #NEWSBREAKTALK Cricket World Cup

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2019/07/07

by Newsbreak Talk Presenter - Matthew Veeran and produced by Rachel Vadi featuring guests Suleman Modan and Cricket Legend Cassim Docrat

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#PODCAST - #NEWSBREAKTALK Maggot infestation at RK...

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2019/07/06

Newsbreak Talk produced by Rachel Vadi and Matthew Veeran analyses the hot news topics of the week and invites feedback from callers.

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4:33

#PODCAST: Lasizwe will change for NOBODY!

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Social media sensation - Lasizwe Dambuza joins us in studio to talk about his journey to stardom and the challenges he faces being a 20-year-old homosexual.......

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#PODCAST: New Hajj quota released for 2019

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have released an additional quota for five-hundred more Hujaaj to perform Hajj this year. President of The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC), Moulana Muhammed Vaid, says the council welcomes first time Hujaaj who have registered since 2015 and fulfill the necessary criteria. Hujj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are expected to make at least once in their lifetime. Vaid says applications close at 8PM

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1:54

#PODCAST: The sardines flood social media

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - Social media is "flooded" with news on the whereabouts of the sardines. The elusive, silvery delicacy - deemed a bounty from the ocean during the winter months in Durban - attract throngs of anglers and sardine-lovers to the beaches. Fishing enthusiast - Adam Kamdar says social media provides regular updates on where to find the sardine this weekend.......

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2:41

#PODCAST: Plans unveiled to end water woes in India's...

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2019/07/05

India's government today unveiled a plan to end water woes of 600 million citizens. Experts hailed the announcement but warned the grand promise was perhaps too little and too late for the nation struggling with its longest heat wave which has killed 140 people, largely from thirst. Our South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn with this report......

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1:40

#PODCAST: Police warn of house robberies during...

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - A string of house robberies has been reported in KwaZulu-Natal this week. Police are now urging homeowners to be extra vigilant as province heads into one of it's biggest party weekends. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says crime tends to increase during the Durban July weekend and residents need to take necessary precautions when attending different festivities during this period.......

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#PODCAST: Missing person's organisation reveals new...

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Families of missing people in KwaZulu-Natal are being targeted by a new scamming syndicate in the province. This has been revealed by missing person's organisation - South African Support Initiative (SASI)......

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1:54

#PODCAST: R.K.Khan Hospital Board Chairperson Cyril...

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2019/07/05

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENTBy Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The KwaZulu-Natal Health Department is investigating a case of gross negligence at the R.K. Khan Hospital in Chatsworth, south of Durban. This after a video showing a patient, who was admitted in hospital having live maggots in his mouth went viral on social networks. The patient died on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Board Chairperson for R.K. Khan Hospital - Cyril Pillay, says the hospital's own in-depth investigation into the incident is now

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#PODCAST: #DurbanJuly set to go ahead this Saturday,...

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2019/07/05

It's all systems go for the annual horse-racing extravaganza - the Vodacom Durban July, this Saturday. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Tourism says this year it is expecting around 40-thousand people to attend the event. As a result, law enforcement agencies especially the traffic department, have increased the number of traffic officers on all national roads in the province. The SAPS has also issued a stern warning to criminals and those breaking the law. Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu reports...

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2:42

#PODCAST: Workshop on biodiversity conservation urges...

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2019/07/05

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - Youth are being encouraged to educate themselves on the importance of environmental management. The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries recently hosted a youth capacity development workshop on biodiversity conservation and environmental management. 75 youth participated in various programmes over the three days. One of the participants is Smangele Msweli, who is a PHD student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Msweli says more youth need to

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#PODCAST - #Newsbreak #Legends features...

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2019/07/04

Newsbreak Legends on Lotus FM will feature The Kings of Durban by Deepak Panday every Monday in July 2019. Tune in for interviews and excerpts from this wll-researched book about the gangs and mafia of the 50's and 60's.

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#PODCAST: Academic and Professional Staff Association...

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2019/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Cebisile Mkhize - The Vodacom Durban July, which is scheduled to take place this weekend, could possibly NOT happen. This as a looming strike threatens the upcoming event. The Academic and Professional Staff Association (APSA) - a trade union affiliated with 500 workers, who are in line to be retrenched, have threatened to shut down the event. The workers are employed by Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, a group that controls the Durban July. APSA General Secretary Boitumelo

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2:32

#PODCAST: South Africans will touch down in Saudi...

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2019/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The first batch of Muslim pilgrims from South Africa will this morning land in Saudi Arabia for the 2019 Hajj pilgrimage. Around 4000 pilgrims will this year head to the holy lands from our country, with millions from around the world expected to touch base before the start of the pilgrimage on the 9th of August. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is obligatory for every Muslim once in their lifetime, provided they are physically fit and financially

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#PODCAST: Global Child and Youth Care Conference...

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2019/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The protection of children's rights and development of child care workers is high on the agenda at the Global Child and Youth Care Conference. The conference started earlier this week at the Durban ICC and will culminate later today. Over 1,300 delegates from 28 countries representing governments, civil society, UN agencies and the private sector will be in attendance. According to recent figures by Statistics South Africa, 67% of children in the country are

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#PODCAST: Last seen in Park Rynie six days ago,...

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2019/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Six days have passed and 26-year-old Ashaylin Govender is still missing. Govender was last seen on Friday at Rocky Bay Beach in Park Rynie. It's believed the man was with his friends when an argument broke out which led to him to walk away. He hasn't been seen since. Govender was wearing his navy blue work pants with reflector stripes and a blue t-shirt. His elder brother Rishalan Govender, says his family are struggling to come to terms with Ashaylin's

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#PODCAST: Out-of-order service lift identified as the...

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2019/07/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Investigations are underway to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at Durban's Addington Hospital. It's been reported by the MEC of Health - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, that a non-operational service lift - which is in close proximity to a refuse area - has been identified as the starting point of the fire. Earlier this week Newsbreak reported on the fire which broke out on the seventh floor of the hospital. Eighty-four patients and twenty-five infants

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