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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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2:57

#PODCAST: KZN ANCYL says their leadership is failing...

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2019/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Hundreds of KwaZulu- Natal ANC Youth League members have marched to the party's headquarters in Durban today. The disgruntled youth members are calling for disbandment of the national executive committee of the youth league. They say the league executives at national, provincial and regional levels are illegitimate. The members have handed over a memorandum outlining their grievances to the party's leadership. March organiser and KZN ANCYL member, Ntuthuko

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2:21

#PODCAST: Criminologist says sentencing in Sadia...

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2019/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Criminologist, Yasmin Baccus has welcomed the life sentence handed to Sadia Sukhraj's murdere - Sibonelo Mkhize at the Durban High Court. Baccuss say the sentencing sends a clear message of zero tolerance to criminals who want to take a chance with the country's justice system......

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3:08

#PODCAST: Sadia Sukhraj's murderer sentenced to life...

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2019/06/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Sadia Sukhraj's murderer has been sentenced life imprisonment at the Durban High Court today. Sibonelo Mkhize has received two life prison terms for the murder of Sukhraj and his accomplice - Siyabonga Bulose. In addition, Judge Esther Steyn also handed down a 15-year prison term on the charge of robbery. Sukhraj and Bulose were both killed during a botched hijacking in May last year at Chatsworth, south of Durban. SABC News reporter, Prabashini Moodley says

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49:05

#PODCAST - #NewsbreakTalk - Should #1860 #Heritage be...

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2019/06/26

by Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Should 1860 Heritage be taught in schools as part of the curriculum? Newsbreak Talk tackles this issue.

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49:20

#PODCAST - #KingsOfMulberryStreet stars join...

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2019/06/26

This weekend on Newsbreak Talk - The resurgence of Indian origin cinema on the big screen opens a vista of new opportunities for the youth and women. South Africa ranks amongst the top 5 countries in the world in terms of its Indian origin population and the vast majority live in Durban and surrounds. The city itself is one of the stars of 'Kings of Mulberry Street', the new feature film written and directed by acclaimed director and producer Judy Naidoo.The film tells the epic tale of Baboo and his

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2:36

#PODCAST - Female poets and authors encouraged to...

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2019/06/26

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Female poets and authors, either published or unpublished are being encouraged to feature their talent in a unique writing project. The project titled - Womandla - meaning the power of woman, aims to strengthen solidarity amongst women. It will amplify their voices and talent through poetry, short stories, opinions, memoirs and empowerment writing. Womandla Editor in Chief, activist and attorney - Shabnam Palesa Mohamed says selected submissions will feature

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2:03

#PODCAST - Latest move by Police who plan to equip...

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2019/06/26

by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - In a move to keep with the times of technological advancement and ensure the safety of its officials, the Police ministry is in the process of making moves to equip their officers with body cameras. This will be done in an effort to better aid in the fight against crime. It comes at a time in the country where there have been several killing's, hijackings and other crimes against members of the Police force. Spokesperson in the Ministry of Police Reneilwe

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1:22

#PODCAST - Verulam man to appear in court for dousing...

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2019/06/26

by Newsbreak producer, Mfundo Mthembu - The man arrested for allegedly dousing a suspected thief with petrol and then setting him alight will appear in the Verulam Magistrates Court for a formal bail application next week. The victim was set alight last Thursday after being accused of stealing a grass cutting machine at Parkgate in Verulam, north of Durban. He sustained burns to almost ninety percent of his body and succumbed to his injuries a day later at a local hospital. KwaZulu-Natal police

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1:06

#PODCAST - New born baby girl found abandoned at...

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2019/06/26

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - A new born baby girl has been found abandoned at Caneside, in Phoenix, north of Durban. Community members made the discovery yesterday at a boundary wall of a school in the area. Garreth Naidoo, spokesperson for local security company, KZN VIP, says the baby had been found dehydrated and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment

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1:21

#PODCAST: Contingency plans in place on Day 2 of...

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2019/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - The Rand Water says it has not received any water supply interruption notices as a results of its continued work to install a valve on its pipe. This comes after the announcement made last week of a mojor water shut down which started yesterday. The water utility says the work is progressing according to schedule. Member of the Mayoral Committee for the Environment and Infrastructure Services, Nico de Jager says the pipe works is almost at the completion

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2:45

#PODCAST: Sentencing in Sadia Sukhraj murder trial...

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2019/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Sentencing in the Sadia Sukhraj murder trial has been adjourned at the Durban High Court to tomorrow. Thirty-nine year old Sibonelo Mkhize pleaded not guilty to two charges of murder and one of robbery with aggravating circumstances. However, yesterday the court found Mkhize guilty of all charges in relation to the murder of nine-year-old Sukhraj and Mkhize's accomplice to the crime, Siyabonga Blose. Sukhraj and Blose were both killed during a botched hijacking

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1:03

#PODCAST: Three people treated for smoke inhalation...

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2019/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Three people are receiving treatment for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at the SABC's Radio Park building at Auckland, in Johannesburg. Employees of the public broadcaster have been evacuated from the building. It's reported that the fire broke out in one of the canteens. A month ago, SABC staff were evacuated in the same building due to a diesel spillage. SABC reporter Hlengiwe Mkhwanazi says the cause of the fire is unknown at this stage.......

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3:47

#PODCAST: MPs debate the President's State of the...

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2019/06/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Parliamentarians are putting President Cyril Ramaphosa's first State of the Nation Address to the sixth democratic parliament under the microscope. A nine-hour sitting has been set aside for this crucial debate which started from 10 am and will last until 8pm today. The debate provides an opportunity for public representatives to explore and critique the commitments, including the priorities, which President Ramaphosa outlined in his address last Thursday

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2:19

#PODCAST - Labour market faces a detrimental phase

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2019/06/25

by Newsbreak producer, Mfundo Mthembu - With more retrenchments on the table for South African workers, the labour market could be facing a detrimental phase. This comes after the country's unemployment rate increased to 27.6 percent in the first quarter of 2019. Major industries such as construction, mining, publication and the banking sector have had to cut a total of more than five thousands jobs due to various operational requirements and the suffering state of the economy. Economist - Professor

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2:14

#PODCAST - Cancer patients and survivors to be...

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2019/06/25

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A group of nominated cancer patients and survivors will be internationally recognised for their resilience in the fight against the disease. Community organisation - I AM Connection in association with Hind Foundation India and The Mandoza Foundation will host an awards ceremony in Gauteng on the 29th of June. The inaugural awards ceremony took place in Durban where 12 recipients received recognition for their courage and impact on society. After the Gauteng

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3:10

#PODCAST: Accused in the Sadia Sukhraj murder trial...

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2019/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The accused in the Sadia Sukhraj murder trial - Sibonelo Mkhize has been found guilty of all charges in the Durban High Court. Mkhize had pleaded not guilty to two charges of murder and one of robbery with aggravating circumstances. Judge Esther Steyn found that Mkhize and his accomplice Siyabonga Bulose were reckless of the consequences that would ensue as a result of their actions. Nine-year-old Sukhraj was killed during a botched hijacking at Chatsworth,

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2:53

#PODCAST: SANEF launches Media Ethics Inquiry to...

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2019/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - The South African National Editors' Forum, SANEF, has launched its Media Ethics Inquiry into the media industry today. The inquiry will be chaired by Judge Kathy Satchwell. Members of the public and media have been urged to come forward with any information they may have. SANEF Executive Director, Kate Skinner, says the inquiry will deal with the captured media houses and journalists. Skinner says the expected evidence at the inquiry will restore credibility to

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1:17

#PODCAST: Armed suspects flee with businessman's cash...

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2019/06/24

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - Chaotic scenes were reported at the Phoenix Plaza, north of Durban this morning as a several shots were fired during an armed robbery. It's believed four armed suspects allegedly robbed a businessman who was depositing, what is believed to be, a substantial amount of cash. Glen Naidoo, the director of local security company - KZN VIP - says no injuries were reported....

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#PODCAST: One killed and another seriously injured in...

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2019/06/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A man has died and another injured after they were shot near a taxi rank at Inwabi Road, in Isipingo, south of Durban, this morning. The two men were sitting in their vehicle when three unknown suspects approached the vehicle and opened fire. It's believed that the deceased is a taxi rank manager. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Lieutenent Colonel Thulani Zwana says a manhunt is underway in search of the suspects and a case of murder and attempted murder is

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2:44

#PODCAST - #YouthMonthFocus - Young Durban Chef...

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2019/06/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Being the youngest in the household meant spending days surrounded by the delicious aromas of what Maa or Aaya (granny in Tamil) would be cooking. This inspired a young Bevashen Naidoo to take up cheffing. The 24 year old won the Distel Inter-Hotel Challenge when he married fine-dining with the delicate curry flavours of Durban. Chef Naidoo says he is still starting off as a COMMIS Chef....

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