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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: Manhunt launched for mother of abandoned baby

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A manhunt is underway for the mother of a two-week old baby girl found abandoned outside a petrol station on Mahatma Gandhi Road, in Durban. A petrol attendant made the discovery on Tuesday afternoon after he saw something moving in a bush on the stations premises. Upon closer inspection, he noticed it was the baby wrapped in a blanket. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, says the baby received medical care and has been taken to a place of

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#PODCAST: Body of senior citizen found with his...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The body of a 62-year-old man has been found with his throat slit. The gruesome discovery was made by the victim's domestic helper yesterday afternoon at his home on Valley Drive, at Hillcrest, West of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, says the victim was found with his hands tied and several items from his home were stolen. Captain Gwala says police are investigating cases of murder and robbery...

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1:36

#PODCAST: Suspected Phoenix drug boss shot dead in...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating a shooting that took place earlier this morning in the parking lot of popular shopping mall in Umhlanga, north of Durban. It's believed that an alleged drug lord, with a taxis and tow truck business operating in Phoenix and surrounding areas was shot three times and left for dead. eThekwini Outer North Cluster Communication Officer, Captain Louise Naidoo says investigations are on-going as the murder scene is active……

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1:23

#PODCAST: Stanger Hospital accused of patient...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is investigating the death of a 23-year-old woman and her unborn baby over the weekend. This at the General Justice Gizenga Memorial Hospital - formerly known as the Stanger Hospital. KZN Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, says stern action will be taken against any persons found guilty of negligence in connection with the "suspicious" death of the woman and her unborn baby. The incident sparked outrage in the community

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2:44

#PODCAST: Inspired by running legend Wally Hayward,...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 51-year-old sales manager from Chatsworth south of Durban will be taking part in his 28th comrades marathon this Sunday - and says that mental preparation is key to his training. Ricky Pillay says his inspiration stems from former Comrades great Wally Hayward. Hayward was a South African endurance athlete with a 60-year career. and won the Marathon five times. Pillay says he has an extremely intense exercise routine of which he is very strict in

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2:34

#PODCAST: Study by the University of Stellenbosch...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Your office toilet is using up to 90% of your company's water. That's according to a study by the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). The study found that in one office building alone in Gauteng, yearly water consumption and associated costs - were cut by 87%. This was done by simply addressing a major leak, introducing efficient flushing mechanisms and installing smart metering to monitor and manage consumption. USB graduate - Gerrie Brink says

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1:52

#PODCAST: 23-year-old Newlands woman beaten and left...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Social media safety is in the spot light after a 28-year-old woman from Newlands West in Durban was attacked and robbed after accepting to meet a man she knew from facebook. The women who travelled to Verulam where the incident took place said she was interacting with the suspect on the social media site for over a month before being duped to meet him. Reaction Unit South Africa - Director Prem Balram explains what happened...

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2:06

#PODCAST: Danville Park Girls High learner selected...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Danville Park Girls High School learner - Camishka Marimuthu has been selected to represent South Africa at the World Championships of Performing Arts in California next month. The 16-year-old was selected after scoring over 90% for her Bollywood inspired performance at the South African Championships held last month in Rustenburg. Marimuthu says she's looking forward to competing amongst the world's best...

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1:02

#PODCAST: Police shoot a Glendale man DEAD after he...

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2019/06/06

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A suspect who allegedly attacked his family with a bush knife at Madudumbe area in Glendale on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast, has been shot dead by police. Authorities received a call from the family yesterday reporting that a relative attacked them with a bush knife. Upon the police arrival it is reported that they attempted to calm the man but he became more violent and attacked them with the bush knife. He was declared dead on the scene. A further three

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2:37

#PODCAST: Tributes pour in for legal stalwart -...

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2019/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - One of the original founding members of the old legal firm - Seedat, Pillay and Company - Hassim Seedat passed away this morning. Seedat was 88 years old and played a vital role in the underground fight against the apartheid regime in South Africa. He was a civil lawyer that obtained his law degree from the Inns-off court in London. His body will be leaving the residence of 5 Glenara Road of Reservoir Hills in Durban at 3-PM and proceeds to the Reservoir Hills

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1:36

#PODCAST: Twenty-three families displaced after fire...

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2019/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Twenty-three families have been left destitute after a fire ravaged their homes at Sim Place informal settlement in Effingham, north of Durban. According to the spokesperson of Greenwood Park Community Police Forum, Kavir Ramchunder - the fire broke out yesterday afternoon. The CPF has joined forces to collect clothing, blankets and perishable food for the victims. Ramchunder appeals to members of the public to assist in the initiative...

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2:12

#PODCAST: Two killed in a crash involving a bus and...

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2019/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two people have been killed in an accident involving a light motor vehicle and a bus on the corner of Umbilo and Hillier Road in Durban. The two occupants in motor vehicle were declared dead on scene. A further twenty passengers travelling on the bus suffered minor injuries and were treated on the scene before being taken to various hospital for further medical care. Rescue Care Paramedic’s spokesperson - Garrith Jamieson says the cause of the accident is still

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2:28

#PODCAST: A group of #UKZN astronomy students hope to...

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2019/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The age-old questions of how the universe formed or how the first star came about may get revealed soon. A group of University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) astronomy students are on a journey to mapping the formation of the first stars. The group of students along with their professor recently returned from an expedition to Marion Island, near the Sub-Antarctic region. The group installed a radio telescope and an autonomous antenna station, which is an independent

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2:36

#PODCAST: We shed light upon youth drug and alcohol...

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2019/06/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Children being exposed to drugs and alcohol abuse comes under the spotlight as the country observes National Child Protection Week. While outside drug and alcohol influences are often to blame, in some cases the problem lies within the home. That's according to Operations Manager of Childline KwaZulu-Natal, Adeshini Naicker. She says when a child is exposed to drugs and alcohol from an early age - they begin to follow suit and indulge in these dangerous and

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2:58

#PODCAST: Everest climber speaks of 'carnage' and...

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2019/06/04

Nepal has promised to revamp its rules after 11 deaths on Mount Everest. It issued a record number of climbing permits this year and veterans blamed the carnage on the world's tallest mountain on unruly pileups by rookie mountaineers who seemed only too eager to kill themselves to reach the top. Our South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn with this report.....

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0:55

#PODCAST: Suspect arrested for Forest High School...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A nineteen-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court tomorrow after he allegedly stabbed an 18-year-old learner to death. Two other pupils were also stabbed in the incident yesterday afternoon outside the Forest High School at Turffontein, in Johannesburg. Gauteng Police Spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo says, the suspect was arrested yesterday evening in Soweto and faces charges of murder and attempted murder...

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0:57

#PODCAST: Truck driver and conductor critically...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A truck driver and his conductor have been critically injured in a shooting on the N2 near Chatsworth, south of Durban. Both men were travelling on the route when the shooting took place. The men fled the truck and landed on the roadway. The motive of the shooting is still unknown at this stage. Rescue Care Operations Manager - Ceron Meadows says both men sustained gunshot wounds and are being treated for their injuries at a Durban hospital...

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2:28

#PODCAST: 18-year-old learner STABBED TO DEATH...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An 18-year-old learner has been stabbed to death outside Forest High School, in Forest Hill, south of Johannesburg. Two other learners were also stabbed during the incident yesterday and are in a stable condition at hospital. The events leading up to the stabbings are unknown. Gauteng Police Spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo says police have identified the perpetrator, but no arrests have been made at this stage as investigations are still underway...

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1:42

#PODCAST: 5 days later, a substantial reward on the...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - It's been five days since Durban businesswoman Sandra Moonsamy has been missing. The 44-year-old was kidnapped from Pinetown, west of Durban on Thursday night. Moonsamy was driving along the M13 towards Durban when she was allegedly stopped by two vehicles and then kidnapped. Her black Range Rover was found with numerous bullet holes, but it remains unknown if Moonsamy was injured. HAWKS spokesperson Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo says a case of kidnapping has been

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1:46

#PODCAST: Two men arrested for the murder of...

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2019/06/04

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two men have been arrested following the murder of an off-duty Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officer. Twenty-eight year old, Mduduzo Makhanya was repeatedly stabbed at Everest Heights in Verulam, north of Durban two weeks ago. It's believed that Makhanya was killed after he intervened in an argument between a property owner and two of her tenants. RUSA spokesperson - Prem Balram says Makhanya sustained various stab wounds to the neck, chest and

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