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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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1:41

#PODCAST: "Resurrection Miracle" case postponed

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2019/04/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The matter involving Silungisani Sibanda and Nkululeko Dlamini - who allegedly posed as funeral undertakers in the so called "resurrection miracle" by pastor Alph Lukau - has been postponed the the 16th of May. This at the Johannesburg Magistrates court today - where the matter has been postponed for further investigations and for outstanding cellphone records to be obtained by the state. The duo were arrested and charged with fraud earlier this month. This

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1:23

#PODCAST: Illegal protest action hits Reservior Hills...

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2019/04/26

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Illegal protest action has hit the Reservior Hills area in Durban today. Protestors have been seen burning tyres and throwing stones, demanding answers from government. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson, Lieutenent Colonel Thulani Zwane, says about 300 people blocked roads in the area, demanding better housing following flooding in the province. A second group of municipal workers are demanding wage increases. Zwane says the protests have been peaceful with no

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2:37

#PODCAST - SA's labour market remains favourable to...

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2019/04/26

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's labour market has changed little in the past decade - remaining more favourable to men. That's according to Anita Bosch, Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). This after a 2018 World Economic Forum Global Gender Report ranked SA's gender equality 19th out of 149 countries. However, on the element of wage equality for similar work - the ranking plunges to 117th

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1:49

#PODCAST - Exclusive interview with Bollywood star -...

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2019/04/26

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - As South Africa and India face a tough election, music is the glue that unites the two countries democratically and socially. That's according to Bollywood singing sensation - Shreya Ghoshal. The award-winning songstress and leading female playback singer in Indian cinema will be in the country next week. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Ghoshal says music has the power to heal wounds

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0:58

#PODCAST - Increased number of road carnage incidents...

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2019/04/26

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - Road carnage which occured in the vicinity of the Durban University of Technology has raised alarm bells within the community. This follows an accident in the area which left three people injured late yesterday afternoon. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, says his team receives accident callouts to the area on a regular basis.

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1:55

#PODCAST: Northlands Girl's High School principal...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A tragic accident has claimed the life of the principal from Northlands Girls' High School in Durban North. Roshni Moonsamy tragically passed away after her car crashed into a barrier under a bridge on the M4 northbound last night. Paramedics say when they arrived on scene the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. Meanwhile, tributes are pouring in for the late principal. Candice Botha is a former Northland's Girls High School student and then worked as a

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1:52

#PODCAST: Death toll in KZN floods rise to at least 70

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The death toll in the KwaZulu-Natal floods has risen to at least 70. KZN acting premier Sihle Zikalala announced the figures at a media briefing this morning in Durban. Over a thousand people have since been displaced. Zikalala has confirmed that local government is investigating the concern over ageing infrastructure within municipalities. SABC reporter - Prabashini Moodley attended the media briefing and has the latest details....

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1:02

#PODCAST: Another postponement in the Sindiso Magaqa...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Judgement for the bail application in the Sindiso Magaqa murder case has been postponed at the Umzimkhulu Magistrates Court today. This after the magistrate handling the case did not pitch up for the court proceedings. Mluleki Ndobe, Sbonelo Myeza, Mbulelo Mbofana and Zweliphansi Skhosana, each face one count of murder and two of attempted murder. This in connection with the 2017 murder of the former ANC Youth League secretary Sindiso Magaqa. Our reporter,

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2:06

#PODCAST: Kandasamy's: The Wedding rakes in at least...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South African movie, Kandasamys: The Wedding, has raked in a whopping 5.7million rand over the Easter weekend. The movie's director, Jayan Moodley, says she has been blown away by the support received for the sequel. Moodley says the proudly Durban-based production team is excited to be making great strides in the South African film industry...

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3:01

#PODCAST: "Religious and ethnic divides" in Sri Lanka...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - More than 60 people have been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday suicide bombing attacks in Sri Lanka. The coordinated bombings - which took place at churches and hotels, killed at least 359 people. The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. If the Islamic State connection is confirmed, it would be the deadliest ever such international attack linked to the group. Krish Govender, the Deputy President of the

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1:38

#PODCAST: Kloof and Highway SPCA rescue 10 stray...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Kloof and Highway SPCA, south of Durban have confirmed that they have taken in 10 stray animals following the torrential storms that hit the province this week. Manager of the SPCA, Barbara Patrick says that most of the lost animals have been found and they haven't heard of any outbreak of diseases as yet...

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3:32

#PODCAST: Residents from Kharwastan in Chatsworth hit...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Hundreds of residents at Kharwastan, south of Durban, are still reeling from the effects of the floods. Kamalina Coopasamy says her family's effort asking for assistance from the municipality has fallen on deaf ears. This follows Monday night's floods which left some residents of Heron Street trapped in the vicinity for days. Coopasamy says the community is living in fear of the possibility of more flooding in the area and has appealed for urgent

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1:27

#PODCAST: Phoenix Child Welfare host a collection...

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2019/04/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Phoenix Child Welfare is hosting a collection drive to assist those affected by the floods in KwaZulu-Natal. Director of Phoenix Child Welfare - Aroona Chetty says although the Phoenix residents have not been strongly affected by the torrential rains, they are willing to assist communities that have been left devastated*...* LOTUS FM IS ALSO ON A COLLECTION DRIVE FOR RELIEF AID FOR FLOOD VICTIMS. Please drop off blankets; non-perishable food items & bottled

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2:39

#PODCAST: India PM warns Pakistan of nuclear war

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2019/04/24

India's prime minister has held out a direct nuclear threat to rival Pakistan. His reckless remark in the frenzy of electioneering has sparked concerns that Narendra Modi disregard for South Asia's strategic stability could earn India the status of a rogue nation led by an unstable leadership with ballistic missiles.....

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1:40

#PODCAST: Flood relief efforts bear fruit in the country

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Relief efforts are underway to assist those affected by the heavy rains in KwaZulu-Natal. SABC reporter - Nonhlakanipho Magwaza has been following up on relief efforts in the province and says communities have been hard-hit by the floods aftermath......

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2:17

#PODCAST: President Cyril Ramaphosa promises funding...

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2019/04/24

President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting various communities that have been affected by floods in KwaZulu-Natal. During his visit to Amazimtoti, south of Durban, Ramaphosa reassured residents that government will offer support to those affected by the floods. The floods have left at least fifty-one people dead and more than one-thousand people have been displaced....

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1:19

#PODCAST: Join Newsbreak as we celebrate our freedom...

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2019/04/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Freedom Focus is a celebration of 25 years of democracy through excerpts of poetry by South African poets. Stay tuned to Newsbreak to find out more about these poems on Freedom.

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#PODCAST: Join Newsbreak as we celebrate our freedom...

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2019/04/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Freedom Focus is a celebration of 25 years of democracy through excerpts of poetry by South African poets. Stay tuned to Newsbreak to find out more about these poems on Freedom.

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#PODCAST: Mama Winnie by Vino Govender - Newsbreak...

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2019/04/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Freedom Focus is a celebration of 25 years of democracy through excerpts of poetry by South African poets. Stay tuned to Newsbreak to find out more about these poems on Freedom.

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#PODCAST: Join Newsbreak as we celebrate our freedom...

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2019/04/24

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Freedom Focus is a celebration of 25 years of democracy through excerpts of poetry by South African poets. Stay tuned to Newsbreak to find out more about these poems on Freedom.

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