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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: Heavy rains believed to be the cause behind...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Tragedy struck a Durban family yesterday afternoon - in an accident that claimed the life of the 17 year old son. It is believed that heavy rains could have played a part in the single car accident in Phoenix, north of Durban. Spokesperson for KZN VIP Medics, Garreth Naidoo says the family was a few kilometres away from home when tragedy struck. Naidoo says the distraught, surviving family members were treated at the scene before being transported to a local

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3:03

#PODCAST: SRI LANKA LATEST - at least 207 people...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Several bomb blast ripped through a number of churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, killing more than 200 people and injuring hundreds of others. While there has been no immediate claim for the attacks, Pregasen Padayachee of the Solidarity Group for Peace and Justice in Sri Lanka says international intervention is needed in assisting the Sri Lankan government investigation into the attacks. Padayachee who has been vocal on the county's ethnic

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3:04

#PODCAST: SASSA investigate a video gone viral on...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A high level investigation is underway at the South African Social Security Agency( SASSA) regarding a video circulating on social media, showing a group of criminals bragging about stolen SASSA cards and the money they have taken out of them. The agency says that criminals have been implicated in selling these cards for as much as 10-thousand-rand before police intercepted their operation. SASSA spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi explains the steps taken to ensure

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1:55

#PODCAST: Newsbreak pays tribute to the late veteran...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Tributes continue to pour in for veteran Journalist Zubeida Mayet who passed away at the age of 82. Born in Vredesdorp in 1937, Zuby Mayet was the founder and treasurer of the Union of Black Journalists (UBJ). During her tenure, she was detained for four months under the apartheid government's Internal Security Act and banned for five years, suffering continued police harassment and surveillance. South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) Gauteng Convenor -

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1:27

#PODCAST: Latest Corruption Watch report highlights...

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2019/04/22

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The latest corruption report titled "Upholding Democracy" by Corruption Watch has highlighted the role of civil society in exposing corruption and holding leaders to account during 2018. The organisation's executive director David Lewis says institutions such as Parliament and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) were compromised to sustain the corruption on the scale evident in the era of state capture. Lewis SAYS that this report highlights the role of

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3:17

#PODCAST: India's embattled Jet Airways suspends all...

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2019/04/19

India's embattled Jet Airways halted all flight operations after banks threw out its calls for emergency funds. With its 16,000 employees staring at a stormy future, the curtains seem to finally fall on what was once India's largest and finest private airline that for 26 years offered the "joy of flying". Our South Asian correspondent - Rana Senn with this report.....

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3:24

#PODCAST: Teamwork leads to renown South African...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Team work makes the dream work for Professor Salim Safurdeen Abdool Karim and his wife, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim. This after spending thirty-two years concentrating on preventing young girls from contracting HIV. In Part two of speaking to Newsbreak about being honoured and elected as a Fellow Royal Society, Professor Salim says his award is not only the result of his own work but of team work...

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2:51

#PODCAST: More feared dead after church roof collapse...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Disaster mamagement teams are fearing more bodies could be found at the Pentecostal Holiness Church at eMpangeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal. This after 13 congregants were killed and 16 others were critically injured when a part of the church building collapsed on them last night following heavy rains. SABC reporter Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makamu is at the church and says family members of the victims are inconsolable as they are unable to come to terms with the death

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1:14

#PODCAST: South African black Muslim's conference to...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producers Samkelisiwe Gumede and Taliesha Naidoo - A group of black Muslims in South Africa are making history by hosting the inaugural black Muslims conference. The conference will take place this Easter Weekend at Mayfair in Johannesburg. The aim of the conference will be to outline the status of Black Muslims in South Africa and to share ideas on how to improve their living conditions. Gauteng Muslim shura council's - Amir Muhammad Gadimang says the conference will shape mzansi's

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#PODCAST: Pro-wrestler Daryl "Nightmare" Naidu...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - You may know him as Nightmare, but Daryl Naidu has worked hard to ensure his dream of becoming a professional wrestler came to pass. It has been a tough journey for the Chatsworth resident who recently won his fight against cancer. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi caught up with Naidu at his tattoo parlour in Chatsworth, south of Durban and sent us this report...

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2:45

#PODCAST: Epidemiologist Prof. Salim Abdool Karim...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - First it was Isaac Newton, then it was Albert Einstein and now it's South Africa's very own Professor Salim Abdool Karim. The world renowned epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist has been honoured and elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society.This is an award granted to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge. Professor Karim says he is glad that South African research is being recognised on an

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2:32

#PODCAST: Retired Judge Thumba Pillay leads a group...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The annual Ammen Awards recognizing individuals and organisations who make a valuable contribution to society is all set to take place later this afternoon at the Mount Edgecombe Easter Festival, north of Durban. This year, the Shri Marriammen Temple Society will honour sixteen individuals, with former Judge Thumba Pillay leading the group. Chairperson of the Society, Seelan Achary says in addition to the awards presentation ceremony, festival-goers can look

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2:43

#PODCAST: Construction of Abu Dhabi's first...

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2019/04/19

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The foundation stone of the first traditional Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi is expected to take place tomorrow. Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, will preside over the ceremony of the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi. The construction work is expected to be completed by 2020. More than three million Indians have made the country their home. Salma Patel asked South African nurse, living in Abu Dhabi, Vincent Maduray about

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2:37

#PODCAST: South Africans warned of increased drowning...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - The Department of Water and Sanitation is appealing to holiday makers to be extra vigilant around bodies of water this Easter Weekend. The department is also urging religious leaders to adhere water safety measures, in order to avoid any possible drowning incidents during religious or cultural activities being performed near or in water. The department's spokesperson - Sputnik Ratau says extra attention should be given to children....

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2:52

#PODCAST: SARS clamps down on illegal cigarette trade...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - The South African Revenue Service is starting its clampdown on the illegal trade of cigarettes in the country. The #TakeBackTheTax organisation says the South African economy lose R8 billion in potential tax revenue every year because of the illegal trade of cigarettes. SARS has taken to deploying officials that will be stationed 24/7 in cigarette factories to monitor the trade. Spokesperson of Take Back The Tax, Yusuf Abramjee says people should stop

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1:28

#PODCAST: Easter weekend gets off to a tragic start...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Five people have died and several others injured in a collision involving three vehicles on the Amajuba Pass outside Newcastle in northern KwaZulu-Natal. It took emergency services several hours to free bodies from the wreckage in the early hours of the morning. KwaZulu-Natal Emergency Medical Services spokesperson - Robert McKenzie - explains...

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2:51

#PODCAST: India's BJP party fields terror-accused...

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2019/04/18

India's ruling BJP party has given a ticket to a priestess accused of a 2008 bombing to contest national elections. Hindu terrorism became a political phrase after Pragya Thakur was also linked to others suspects blamed for similar anti-Muslim attacks including a blast on board a train to Pakistan. Our South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn with this report...

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2:35

#PODCAST: Clinical psychologist rolls the dice...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Debt quickly becomes a reality when investing turns into gambling. That's according to Clinical Psychologist, Doctor Sherona Rawat. In Part two of speaking to Newsbreak about investment addiction, Dr. Rawat says there is a very thin line between investing and gambling....

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1:26

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

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - This April Newsbreak celebrates South Africa's freedom through poetry. In this brand new feature, we showcase the lyrical talents of some of the country's best poets...

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2:52

#PODCAST: N3 Toll Concession warn motorists of heavy...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - Motorists can expect the highest traffic volumes on the N3 freeway today as many commuters will be driving in and out of KwaZulu-Natal. N3 Toll Concession's Con Roux says there are no severe weather conditions that are expected to affect traffic flow. Roux says over two and a half thousand cars are expected to travel on the N3 route on Monday...

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