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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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54:34

#PODCAST: #NewsbreakTalk- Time to give your #VOTE a...

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2019/05/05

Just days before the 2019 General Election: it's time for you to give your vote a voice. Why are there two ballots? What happens if your name is not on the voters roll? Can you smuggle a selfie in the voting booth? Join us on Newsbreak Talk this Sunday at 1 o clock when the IEC gets ready to answer all of your voting questions ahead of polls.

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54:37

#PODCAST: Minister Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan unpacks...

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2019/05/05

by Newsbreak Producers Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - The state of state-owned enterprises comes under focus this week on Newsbreak Talk as Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan joins me in studio. Tune in this Saturday at 1pm when we ask Minister Gordhan to shed some light on SOE's - Newsbreak Talk

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2:25

#PODCAST - Man sentenced to 18 years for killing PE...

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2019/05/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The suspect accused of murdering a 19-year old Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student in Port Elizabeth in 2015 - has been sentenced at the PE Regional Court earlier this week. Twenty year old Zolile Mfeketho was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the death of Asadullah Ajimudin - who was clubbed to death with a cricket bat at his student residence in PE. Police spokesperson, Col Priscilla Naidu says Mfeketho confessed to the robbery of Ajimudin, but not

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2:33

#PODCAST: Durban travellers grounded in their quest...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak's Producer Rachel Vadi - Durban travellers remain grounded in the quest for direct flights to popular destinations such as India. Regional Manager for Emirates Southern Africa, Fouad Caunhye, says although the airlines relationship with Durban travellers have grown immensely in the last ten years, air rules state that the carrier can only operate to their port of register, which is Dubai....

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2:26

#PODCAST: World Press Freedom day commemorated in Durban

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - In commemoration of the World Press Freedom day today, the Durban University of Technology hosted a dialogue with media personnel’s to discuss the state of the media. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. Verushka Memdutt who is the Provincial Coordinator at the Right2Know Campaign

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1:50

#PODCAST: Pedestrian killed by alleged robbers in...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A manhunt is underway for the suspects who allegedly killed a pedestrian last night. It's alleged the pedestrian had been walking along the M25, near KwaMashu, north of Durban, when he was hit by a vehicle and dragged for several metres. Prem Balram - the spokesperson for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa says the suspects are allegedly linked to an home invasion syndicate in the province...

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2:43

#PODCAST: One million evacuated as Cyclone Fani makes...

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2019/05/03

India's most powerful cyclone has hit the coastal areas of the country's estate earlier today. Winds packing speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour slammed towns and villages, leaving a trail of destruction. Authorities evacuated one million people to safety but braced for the worst to come. This report produced by Rana Senn, presented by Salma Patel.....

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2:20

#PODCAST: 31 arrested Durban municipal workers to...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The 31 municipal workers that were arrested yesterday will today appear in the Durban magistrates court on charges of public violence and attempted murder amongst other things. Metro Police spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says three people in total were injured as a result of the strike. He says that an assessment of the damage to infrastructure caused will be done today to establish how much it will cost to repair...

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1:43

#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers give an update on the...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran & Hoosen Ebrahim - With the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (dirco) and aid organisation Gift of the Givers working tirelessly to secure the release of South African Shiraaz Mohamed, people have been sending messages of support to the photojournalist - believed to be in Syria. Freed hostage Yolande Korkie has called on Mohamed not to lose hope. Korkie along with her late husband Pierre were kidnapped in Yemen back in 2013 - with Gift of the

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2:24

#PODCAST: Newly-released South African film...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A locally produced movie addressing mental health issues will be hitting cinema's nationwide today. The movie titled, Skermerson, which means "Sun Cry Moon" in English tackles stigma associated with mental health issues, particularly in men. Writer, producer and lead actor - Pietie Beyer says the movie is based on his real life events. He says expressing his emotions in a healthy and productive way proved to be a healing experience for him and he hopes that the

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3:02

#PODCAST: KZN Premier Willies Mchunu appoints a task...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Premier Willies Mchunu has appointed a task team to investigate the legality of the salary increases that were allegedly awarded to 53 workers who are members of the Umkhonto Wesizwe Military Veterans in KwaZulu-Natal. This follows the closure of roads by angry municipal workers who dumped rubbish across the CBD and blockaded roads leading to the Durban City Hall with waste collection trucks. The workers have been protesting against what they call selective

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2:48

#PODCAST: KZN company donate R1.5 million to assist...

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2019/05/03

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A KwaZulu-Natal company has donated a hefty one-point-five million rand to assist communities devastated by the floods over the Easter weekend. Director of the Willowton Group, Abdul Razack Moosa, says the company will also be delivering much-needed food-aid to victims of Cyclone Idai and Cyclone Kenneth through Africa's largest disaster response non-governmental Organisation, the Gift of the Givers...

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2:43

#PODCAST: All systems go for the IEC Operations...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - With just five days to go for the country's general election - the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has officially launched its operations centre in Pretoria West. The Tshwane Events Centre has been home to the IEC operations centre for nine successive elections. However, what makes this year significant is that 48 political parties will appear on the ballot paper. This is the largest number of registered parties since the dawn of South

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1:56

#PODCAST: More arrests expected in eThekwini...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Two senior eThekwini municipal officials are expected to apply for bail in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court today in connection with alleged tender fraud and corruption worth hundreds of millions of rands. Deputy head of Strategy and New Development in the municipality - Robert Abbu - and supply chain manager - Sandile Ngcobo - were arrested by the Hawks and appeared in court together with 7 service providers on Tuesday. It is alleged that in one instance a

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2:28

#PODCAST: KZN commemorates day of mourning for...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - The office of the KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has hosted a provincial day of prayer and mourning for the flood victims at Curries Fountain Sports Field today. This follows the recent storms and floods which claimed 70 lives and left 1469 homeless in the province. On Monday, Mchunu asked the national government to declare the province as a disaster area due these floods. This will then enable the government to allocate funds to assist the floods

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2:25

#PODCAST: 20-year-old Zolile Mfeketho sentenced to...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The suspect accused of murdering a 19-year-old Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University student in Port Elizabeth in 2015 - was sentenced at the PE regional court earlier this week. According to police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, 20-year-old Zolile Mfeketho was arrested as the only suspect shortly after the death of Asadullah Ajimudin. It is believed that Mfeketho entered Ajimudin's student residence and assaulted him with a cricket bat. Colonel Naidu

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#PODCAST: More land grabs in KZN as over 100 people...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Police are investigating a case of public violence after more than 100 people began clearing vacant land in an attempt to build informal settlements at Montford in Chatsworth, south of Durban. This after last week's torrential rains destroyed a number of informal homes in Montford and Welbedacht. Community members immediately contacted police and the land invasion unit who speedily dispersed the group. Ward councillor for Welbedacht East - Anoop Rampersad says

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1:43

#PODCAST: 50-year-old Gotham Singh from Lenasia...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A father from Lenasia, south in Johannesburg is fighting for his life after he was knocked in a hit-and-run incident last week. It's believed that 50-year-old Gotham Singh was crossing the road at Gemsbok Avenue at Extension 1 in Lenasia when an unknown man, driving a bakkie, knocked him over and ran over his body. Ushaan Singh says his brother - Gotham, has sustained multiple injuries and is now in a critical condition...

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2:20

#PODCAST: Africa's Travel Indaba opens in Durban...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim -Today marks the opening of one of the largest tourism events on the African calendar. The Africa Travel Indaba brings together tourism specialists from around the world for a high-profile tourism trade event. The main event will be staged at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) with over a thousand local, regional and international tourism buyers. Tourism KZN spokesperson - Thulisile Ghalekile explains...

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#PODCAST: Animals are the cause of up to THREE...

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2019/05/02

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Animals are the cause for up to three accidents per week on the country's roads. This according to Spokesperson for Netcare 911, Shawn Herbst. A man died and two were left in a critical condition when their vehicle collided with a cow late on Tuesday night at Kliprivier Road, in Midvaal, Gauteng. Herbst urges motorists to stay alert as it is very difficult to see at night, especially when an animal is brown or black in colour...

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