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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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1:21

#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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1:14

#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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1:35

#PODCAST: Samsung delay the launch of it's flagship...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew veeran - Electronics giant Samsung has delayed the launch of it's new high tech Galaxy Fold devices, due to a number of defects in review models. The smart-phone which will soon be available in South Africa, has stunned tech heads for it's innovative fold system - where the device opens to reveal an extremely large screen. But reviewers who picked up the phone over the last two weeks have come across various issues that have rendered the the R30,000 phone completely

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2:32

#PODCAST: Metro Police embark on emergency tactical...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producers Hoosen Ebrahim & Shanell Daniel - Metro Police is manning heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal since last night during an overnight emergency tactical response operation. This follows heavy rainfall in parts of the province which have led to multiple road accidents since Monday. Hoosen Ebrahim spoke to Metro Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewpersad who discussed the state of the roads last night...

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2:05

#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers assist with food,...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Urgent relief is being provided by humanitarian organisation, Gift of the Givers, to the hardest hit areas affected by heavy rainfall in KwaZulu-Natal. Founder of Gift of the Givers, Doctor Imtiaz Sooliman, says mainly humanitarian needs are being met - including food, clothing and shelter for those affected by the flooding...

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2:25

#PODCAST: Chatsworth family left reeling as EIGHT die...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Eight family members have been killed and two others seriously injured when their home collapsed on them at Westcliff in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The collapse occurred after torrential rains led to a bank above the home caving in - completely demolishing the home on Monday night. Two people were rescued from the rubble, but heavy rains hampered emergency rescue operations. They returned on Tuesday morning and were assisted by community members. Rescue Care

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2:40

#PODCAST: 2019 South Coast Bike Fest promises...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa's biggest biking and musical festival is setting the stage for a dynamic Sunset Beach Party which promises audiences some of the country's biggest names in music. The 2019 South Coast Bike Fest presented by Ugu South Coast Tourism will feature South-Africa's leading musicians as well as motorcycle trial champions, Bruce and Brent le Riche, who will be putting on a high-impact, interactive show with a series of new tricks - including the 3.7m-high

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2:30

#PODCAST: 1860 Heritage Centre commemorate 25 years...

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2019/04/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - "Growing South Africa Together" will be the aim of the 1860 Heritage Centre as they prepare to host a talk commemorating 25 years of democracy this Saturday. Community activist Kiru Naidoo will be heading a panel which will host members from the Durban Youth Council and a social cohesion advocate from the Department of Arts and Culture. The talk will take place at the 1860 Heritage Centre on Derby Street - Durban on between two and four pm. Curator of the

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2:31

#PODCAST: Relief centre opened at Ward 71 following...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Several roads have been damaged and house walls have collapsed in the ward 71 district of Shallcross and Chatsworth, south of Durban as a result of the torrential storm that hit the province. Ward 71 councillor, Previn Vedan says an operational centre has been set up at his office to deal with any issues that residents need addressed

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2:08

#PODCAST: High police visibility on KZN's roads ahead...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Metro Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad, says metro police will be in full force on the provinces roads as further heavy rainfall is expected today

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1:14

#PODCAST: #DurbanFloods Teenage girl drowns in river...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A fifteen-year-old girl has drowned after being washed away in a river at a informal settlement near Wiltshire Road, in Pinetown, Durban. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, says another two children were saved by community members after being caught up in the same river late last night......

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2:35

#PODCAST: Residents frantically search for family in...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Emergency services and residents are frantically searching for four children and two adults who are believed to be trapped under a collapsed house at Westcliff in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The house allegedly collapsed late last night during the heavy downpours. The house is situated below the banks of a high school in the area. Chatsworth has been one of the worst hit areas in the province by the heavy rains. Chatsworth Civic Association's, Selvan Govender

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2:11

#PODCAST: Seven family members killed in Malvern...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The bodies of three missing family members have been recovered at a home in Malvern, south of Durban. This brings the total number of bodies recovered from the home to seven after the home collapsed during heavy rains in the province. Our SABC reporter - Minoshini Pillay is outside the home and says the bodies of two children and one adult female have been found....

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3:06

#PODCAST: South African Weather Services confirm...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Weather Services have issued a weather warning of heavy rains in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal today. The weather services say the heavy rains will lead to localised flooding in areas along the coast and adjacent interior of the province. Weather forecaster - Wiseman Dlamini says a couple weather conditions have been the cause of these heavy downpours...

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2:33

#PODCAST: It's #Modi vs #Gandhi as the third phase of...

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2019/04/23

The third phase of India's marathon general election is underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a second term against his main challenger Rahul Gandhi, the head of the country's main opposition party. While India doesn't elect a Prime Minister directly, SABC reporter Neha Poonia explains why this election is all about these two men...

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2:40

#PODCAST: SOJAC: "Sri Lanka attacks opens up another...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The deadly attacks in Sri Lanka may open another worrying chapter in the country's already long history of violence. That's according to Dr. Rajendran Govender, the Vice Chairperson of the Social Justice Action Campaign (SOJAC). About 290 people were killed and 500 injured in various bomb attacks in Sri Lanka. The coordinated bomb attacks took place at churches, hostels and hotels on Easter Sunday. Police have since arrested 24 suspects. Dr. Govender says the

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2:02

#PODCAST: Intense overnight rain leaves homes...

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2019/04/23

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Heavy flooding caused by intense overnight rain has disrupted traffic around the Durban vicinity. Police have confirmed that several roads are closed and heavily flooded - with incidents caused by heavy rain. Reports also indicate that all areas in the vicinity of the port city have been affected, with buildings also being flooded in low lying areas. Metro Police Spokesperson, Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad explains the seriousness of the

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1:19

#PODCAST: Death toll in Sri Lanka Easter attack rises...

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2019/04/22

At least 290 people are now known to have died in a coordinated attack on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan officials have called the attack a "brand-new type of terrorism." Police have arrested 24 people in connection with the suicide bombs, the worst violence the South Asian island has seen since its civil war ended 10 years ago. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. South Asian security analyst Brahma Challeney says the identity of bombers could lead to

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3:03

#PODCAST: High traffic volumes on SA's roads as...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The N-3 toll concession has reported an increase of traffic volumes along KwaZulu-Natal highways as holidaymakers are making their way to their various destinations after the Easter weekend. N-3 toll concession Commercial Manager Con Roux says about two thousand vehicles passed through the Mooi River Plaza this morning. He says they are expecting the number to increase this evening....

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3:38

#PODCAST: Suspect arrested after police officer...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A man has been arrested for allegedly killing a policeman at the M19, in Durban, yesterday. Police Spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, says the suspect handed himself over to Sydenham police and faces a charge of murder. The policeman has been identified as Constable Biyela and was a part of the Sydenham Crime Prevention Unit. Naidoo says Biyela had been conducting crime prevention duties within the Sydenham policing area when members noticed a suspicious

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