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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: ANC also lodges objections with the IEC...

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2019/05/09

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The ANC is performing stronger than the other party's although with smaller support. The ANC's KZN spokesperson, Nomagugu Simalane-Zulu says they have also lodged objections with the IEC...

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1:22

#PODCAST: Al-Jamah one of the surprise smaller...

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2019/05/09

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Al-Jamah party leader, Ganief Hendricks says despite their smaller numbers, their not looking to form an alliance or coalition in order to survive in the political landscape. He adds the party is not averse to working with the ANC...

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2:33

#PODCAST: IFP gaining ground in KwaZulu-Natal...

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2019/05/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The IFP has regained ground in the 2019 general election. So far they are the second leading party in KZN as vote counting continues. I spoke to the IFP's Nkhuleko Hlengwa who says although its early days, the party is sastified with it's results thus far....

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3:15

#PODCAST #BREAKING Smaller parties stage protest -...

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2019/05/09

BREAK IN PROGRAMMING BY Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Smaller parties stage a protest at IEC calling for a re-run of the election

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1:22

#PODCAST: DA Leader Mmusi Maimane chats with...

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2019/05/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Walking about voting stations in Pretoria - Taresh literally bumped into DA Leader Mmusi Maimane. He was visiting voters at the Capital Park Primary School. Maimane says it's been a sentimental time reflecting on 25 years of democracy today...

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2:23

#PODCAST: Representative of the LGBT community speaks...

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2019/05/09

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Twenty-five years into democracy, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender or LGBT community are out in full force to ensure their right to love who they want to, is upheld. AT Phoenix, north of Durban Daniela Simone Kesha says he is voting for the party that supports his basic human right to love. He says there are political parties that the LGBT community is NOT supporting because these parties do not support them...

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2:24

#PODCAST: Reports of people voting twice leaves the...

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2019/05/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is investigating claims of double votes made by some political parties. There have been reports that some people voted twice as the ink used to indicate if a person has voted could easily be removed. The IEC has warned that those who are found guilty will be prosecuted as this is against the electoral code. Executive Chairperson for the Institute for Election Management Services in Africa, Terry Tselane

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1:51

#PODCAST: CSIR discuss their election results...

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2019/05/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the election fever is peaking, results predictions are expected to be in full swing. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has in the past elections predicted the winners and losers using its research and prediction formula. CSIR Statistician - Professor Pravesh Debba explains...

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1:56

#PODCAST: Durban residents warned of water sabotage

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2019/05/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Areas within the Durban CBD and surrounds, have been experiencing severe water shortages over the last few days. Chairperson of the eThekwini Central Cluster Community Policig Forum, Imtiaz Syed says they are following up on various complaints about water metres or water pipes being sabotaged. He says they cannot pin-point the cause of the water disruptions - whether striking municipal workers or the criminal elements. Either way, Syed says, residents should take

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2:33

#PODCAST: Don't be duped by everything you read on...

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2019/05/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Social media has this year especially - been used in several party election campaigns, which experts say could be a deciding factor. Nazreen Ebrahim urges online users to check FACTS that political parties put on social media - rather than letting what they see and read influence their vote...

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0:47

#PODCAST: Early morning protests mar #SAelections2019...

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2019/05/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Durban Metro Police will be out in full force today to ensure a safe General Elections. Following a number of illegal protest actions in the city, police have been deployed to monitor the situation throughout the day. High volumes of traffic is also expected as voters make their way to the polls on this public holiday. On the line with us is Metro Police Spokesperson - Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad with the latest...

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3:20

#PODCAST: TODAY is the day, South Africa! Make your...

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2019/05/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - About 22 thousand voting stations. Over 200 hundred thousand IEC officials on the ground. A voters role of 26.74 million eligible voters: South Africa, you get to vote in your 6th democratic election. These elections so far have been marred by service delivery protests- bemoaning the state of 25 years of democracy. But the IEC says they're well prepared on their side. Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo discussed this with spokesperson Kate Bapela...

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3:19

#PODCAST: Commission for Gender Equality to monitor...

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2019/05/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will be monitoring the 2019 National and Provincial Elections. CGE spokesperson - Javu Baloyi says this is to ensure that gender equality, transformation and women's electoral representation and participation are factored into all key stages of the electoral process...

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2:48

#PODCAST: Youth vote could be lost - apathy is a...

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2019/05/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - With just hours to go to Elections 2019, the apathy among the youth is evident. Almost 50% of South Africans are under 30 but only a fraction of the electorate from that age group has registered to vote.Lined up outside a prominent university in Durban these were the views of the youth canvassed by Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi......

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3:09

#PODCAST: #Durban #Municipal #Strike put on hold...

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2019/05/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Mfundo Mthembu - The eThekwini municipal strike has been put on hold pending the outcome of the negotiations between the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) and the employer. The protest has been simmering from last week where municipal workers took to the streets to voice their grievances - with some protests turning violent, whilst others turned Durban into a dirt-Bin. While negotiations are still underway, scores of workers have returned to their respective depots

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2:59

#PODCAST: Illegal protestors, be warned! You WILL be...

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2019/05/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Election Day is just in a few hours time - illegal protest action is an ongoing issue in KwaZulu-Natal. Scores of violent protestors demanding housing and land from government, blocked roads and removed barriers on the M19, at Reservoir Hills, in Durban, early this morning. Metro Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says special forces and armed vehicles had to be dispatched to man the situation which has now been cleared. Sewpersad says

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1:22

#PODCAST: Phoenix man arrested for murder and arson...

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2019/05/07

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A suspect has been arrested on charges of murder and arson in connection with the death of a woman in Phoenix, north of Durban last week. Yesterday, the deceased's husband handed himself over to police for questioning. Speaking on behalf of his client, Durban attorney Theasen Pillay says the suspect is expected to appear in court for bail on Thursday. It is alleged that the woman's body was found badly burnt under a duvet and her throat was slit. Pillay says his

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5:53

#PODCAST: Analyst says organisers of service delivery...

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2019/05/07

Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo speaks to politcal analyst Dr. Rendani Ralinala at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Pretoria.......

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3:49

#PODCAST: Protests and hippoes no challenge for the...

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2019/05/07

Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi attended the IEC Media briefing and brings us the latest on preparations for voting day. We are broadcating LIVE from the IEC Results Operations Centre in Mayville, Durban

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4:02

#PODCAST: Protests, community hall torched and...

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2019/05/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A community hall which is one of the voting stations and a clinic has been torched in Viljoenskroon in the Free State. More than 20 people have since been arrested and charged with public violence. To give us an update on these affected voting stations, we are joined by one of the Commissioners of the IEC Dr. Nomsa Masuku ......

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