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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: Mass Iftaar to be held annually during...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak's Salma Patel - The organising committee of the Durban Mass Iftaar - an interfaith supper hosted by the Muslim Community in Durban during Ramadaan - held a special awards evening and thank you dinner this week. Event organiser, Nazir Malek says almost 5000 people of all faiths took part in this first ever iftaar held in Durban. Malek adds they plan to make this an annual event...

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#PODCAST: KZN economy gets a turbo-boost from massive...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Motoring enthusiasts in KwaZulu-Natal are in for a treat at this first gas motor festival this weekend. Engines will be revving at the event which celebrates South African Lifestyle and Motoring culture from tomorrow till Monday at Cornubia Mall, north of Durban. Murder Nova and Big Chief from US reality television show called Street Outlaws will also be in attendance alongside a display of every conceivable modified car imaginable, from rat rods, to hot rods,

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1:52

#PODCAST: Public violence case against 11 eThekwini...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Eleven eThekwini Municipality employees from the Durban Solid Waste department made a brief appearance at the Durban Magistrates Court today. This after they were were arrested last month for public violence during strike action. Employees claimed that the municipality recently hired members of the MK Veterans on a higher wage scale. They called for their salaries to be upgraded to the same level. Our SABC News reporter, Fanele Mhlongo, attended court

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2:51

#PODCAST: To commemorate "World Elder Abuse Awareness...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - In light of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, The Association for the Aged or TAFTA - will host its annual walk later today in Wentworth, south of Durban. Tafta CEO, Femeda Shamam says they decided to host the walk in Wentworth as the area is severely impacted by issues of elder abuse. Shamam says it is important for the elderly to know their rights and know what steps to take in order to ensure their rights are protected...

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#PODCAST: A young Durban Professor hopes to alleviate...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - As we continue our Youth Month focus, we speak to 37-year-old higher education specialist - Professor Zaheer Hamid. Hamid has been appointed to the Academic Council of Honoris United Universities, the first pan-African private higher education network covering several countries on the continent. Hamid believes that the South Africa's public higher education system is riddled with various challenges which is putting a strain on the youth going through it...

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#PODCAST: 32 team tournament looks to "bring back the...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A volleyball tournament will be held at Chatsworth, south of Durban this Monday. The tournament will feature 32 teams battling it out for the top spot at the 101 Havenside grounds and the community are encouraged to join this family fun day. Director of the tournament, Rudy Naidoo - says he hopes to bring back the golden days of volleyball to Chatsworth...

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1:51

#PODCAST: KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC CONDEMNS the...

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2019/06/14

Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu says the department condemns the call for educators to carry any dangerous weapons onto a school premises. Mshengu says the department does NOT want to turn schools into war-zones...

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3:18

#PODCAST: The Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA)...

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2019/06/14

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA) is calling on teachers to be allowed to bring guns to school to protect themselves. This after an educator - Sboniso Nyawose, was shot dead on Tuesday morning at Masuku Primary School in Folweni, south of Durban. It's alleged that Nyawose was shot by a learner. EUSA spokesperson - Kabelo Mahlobogwane says educators are attacked on a daily basis and are in desperate need of protection...

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1:12

#PODCAST - Colder weather means more sardines for Durban

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2019/06/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Sardines are on their way to KwaZulu-Natal. The KZN Sharks Board has confirmed that they have received reports of sardine-related activity between the Nqabara River Mouth and the Dwesa Marine Reserve in the Eastern Cape. The sardine run is one of the most anticipated events on the KZN coastline. Thousands flock to the various beaches to scoop their share of the silvery delicacy. KZN Sharks Board acting HOD of operations, Greg Thompson says sardines are very

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2:33

#PODCAST - Chatsworth's Higginson highway FINALLY...

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2019/06/13

by Newsbreak's Salma Patel - ONE OF THE OLDEST ROADS IN DURBAN - HIGGINSON HIGHWAY - IS FINALLY UNDERGOING MUCH-NEEDED ESSENTIAL UPGRADES. THIS AFTER THE ROAD FELL INTO DISREPAIR DUE TO AGING INFRASTRUCTURE, THEFT OF STEEL BEAMS AND THE RECENT FLOODS. INTERVIEW WITH OMI NAIR FROM THE CROSSMOOR CIVIC ASSOCIATION.

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#PODCAST - Adam Catzavelos in court for racial slur -...

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2019/06/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Adam Catzavelos, the man behind racist slur that was captured on a video clip, has appeared at the Randburg Magistrate Court, in Johannesburg, this morning. A case of crimen injuria was opened against him by the Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng Chairperson, Mandisa Mashego. Catzavelos was on holiday in Greece last year when he recorded a video of himself on a beach, making racist comments. During his court appearance today, Catzavelos spoke out about the

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#PODCAST - Nostalgic eighties themed movie Kings of...

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2019/06/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Capturing the essence of eighties South African Indian culture, a new feature film by Judy Naidoo looks set to take cinemas by storm. "Kings of Mulberry Street" is a story of two young Indian-origin boys - who look to unite in order to defeat a crime lord targeted their parents. The family-oriented film also features a familiar cast with the likes of internet sensation Keshan Chetty and popular Durban comedian Neville Pillay. Another star of the film is

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2:15

#PODCAST: About 600 health workers face unemployment...

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2019/06/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo, About 600 employees from KwaZulu-Natal-based research programme - Maternal Adolescent and Child Health Systems, MATCH, could lose their jobs by September. This is according to Director of MATCH - Professor Jerry Coovadia. MATCH is a community based primary health-care programme, funded by US Agency for International Development -USAID. Professor Coovadia says USAID is allegedly planning to stop millions of rands in funding without giving any solid

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#PODCAST: New UKZN Executive Director of Corporate...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) welcomes it's newly appointed Executive Director in the Corporate Relations Division - Ashton Bodrick. This after the exit of Normah Zondo who had been acting in the position. The Corporate Relations Division portfolio puts focus on the tourism sector. Bodrick comes with years of expertise and says he seeks to elevate the institution to greater heights...

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#PODCAST: Reaction Unit South Africa react to...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Meanwhile, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Director - Prem Balram spoke to Newsbreak about the allegations against them. He says his company are pleased with the court's interim order and will not back down in taking legal action against the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)...

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#PODCAST: Interim court order allows Reaction Unit...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An interim order by The Durban High Court has allowed for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) to operate temporarily. This after The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) suspended RUSA on allegations of assault, assault to do grievous bodily harm, attempted murder and murder. In response to this, RUSA served an urgent application which was subsequently heard at the Durban High Court yesterday. The matter is postponed for

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2:39

#PODCAST: Looking to promote cultural ties, 28...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In an effort to strengthen cultural ties between South Africa and Malaysia, a Durban-based organisation is set to host 28 young Malaysians for an all expenses tour of KwaZulu-Natal later this year. Set up by the Malaysia-Durban Tamil Socio-Cultural Organisation's youth wing, the exchange programme will allow for a better understanding of foreign customs. The students will arrive at the end of August and will get to visit a number of popular KZN landmarks such

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2:29

#PODCAST: ANC MPL Maggie Govender pays a fitting...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Parliamentary Constituency MPL for Chatsworth - Maggie Govender has described anti-apartheid activist Indran Pillay as "a true servant of the people" following his death this week. Pillay was laid to rest yesterday at the Sangum Hall in Unit 3 - Chatsworth, south of Durban. Govender says that he was a dedicated foot soldier that never turned anyone away - no matter what walk of life they were from. She says he will be best know for his humble nature and his

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2:44

#PODCAST: Police intervene as several vulture...

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2019/06/13

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Animal experts in KwaZulu-Natal have expressed great concern following the discovery of poisoned vultures at Zululand, in the north coast. Since last week several vulture carcasses were found - while some vultures have been found to be seriously ill. Illegal poisoning of the already endangered species is one of the biggest threats facing the birds of prey across the continent. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Animal Scientist, Brent Coverdale, says they are working with

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#PODCAST: Glowing tributes for anti-apartheid...

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2019/06/12

The death of anti-apartheid activist, Hassim Mohamed Seedat, has left a void that cannot be filled. That's according to his family, colleagues and friends during a memorial service held last night *(Tues - 11/06) at the Orient Hall, on Centenary Road, in Durban. Seedat died at the age of eighty-eight on Eid Day, last Wednesday. Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel compiled this report..

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