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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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3:17

#PODCAST: Brother of hearing-impaired karate...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The family of hearing-impaired karate instructor, who died after an alleged bar brawl, say they want justice to be served. It's believed that 52-year-old, Dheenadayalan Reddy was socialising with friends at a well-known hotel and bar in Kharwastan, south of Durban when an alleged altercation took place between him and another patron. Due to the extent of Reddy's injuries, he was rushed to hospital by his family. After a long battle in hospital, Reddy succumbed

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#PODCAST: Comair Limited comment on possible NUMSA...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Comair will have contingency plans in place today to prevent a strike by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA). On Tuesday, the union served Comair with a notice of intention to strike over salary discrepancies that the company has been working to resolve for months. Comair says there are plans in place to prevent the strike from grounding passengers this Easter weekend...

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#PODCAST: Clinical Psycologist, Dr Sherona Rawat...

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2019/04/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Tight pockets and empty wallets have the potential to drive people to do many things. While making money with investments can seem inviting, there is a risk of getting addicted to investments. Clinical Psycologist, Doctor Sherona Rawat, says investment addicts can be identified by the amount of time they spend online. Rawat says, this leads to many of their relationships suffering in the long run...

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1:45

#PODCAST: Google block access to the hugely popular...

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2019/04/17

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Google has blocked access to the hugely popular video app TikTok in India to comply with a state court's directive to prohibit its downloads. The move comes hours after a court in the southern Tamil Nadu state refused a request by China's ByteDance group to suspend a ban on its TikTok app, putting its future in one of its key markets in doubt. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim has the latest...

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1:53

#PODCAST: Fancy growing your own luscious...

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2019/04/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Whether it's served with cream or as a jam, strawberries are a common household favourite during autumn. That's because the luscious red fruit is best grown in the season of autumn. Strawberries are not only low in calories but are also fat-free. But, how does one begin to grow a strawberry garden? Strawberry gardening expert, Ravi Govender from Pinetown has his very own strawberry nursery. He shares some of his tips to grow the sweetest strawberries under the

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3:02

#PODCAST: French President Emmanuel Macron addresses...

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2019/04/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - French President Emmanuel Macron has assured the public that Notre-Dame cathedral will be rebuilt "even more beautifully" - and that he wants the work done within five years. This comes after a massive fire engulfed the iconic church on Monday evening. The blaze has destroyed large parts of the 850-year-old structure, even causing the cathedral's iconic spire to collapse. The cause of the fire is yet to be established. The cathedral had been undergoing intense

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1:37

#PODCAST: Join Newsbreak as we celebrate South...

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2019/04/17

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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0:39

#PODCAST: Mother accused of dumping her baby in...

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2019/04/17

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - The woman, who dumped her baby in a refuse bag on roadside in Verulam, north of Durban has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder. The 31-year-old woman appeared at the Verulam Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon. She has admitted to knowing the baby boy was alive when she dumped him in January, this year. The woman, whose identity cannot be revealed to protect the identity of other children, says she gave birth in her home without medical

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1:21

#PODCAST: Notre Dame Cathedral fire completely...

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2019/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Fire fighters have extinguished the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, after battling the blaze for several hours. The massive fire broke out on Monday evening. It has devastated large parts of the 850-year-old church, causing the cathedral's iconic spire to collapse. The cause of the fire is yet to be established. The cathedral had been undergoing intense restoration work which last week saw statues lifted from the top of the cathedral. Newsbreak spoke to

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1:53

#PODCAST: Retailers urged to be on high-alert ahead...

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2019/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With the Easter holidays just around the corner, cash retailers are urged to be on high alert. Cash Connect, a cash management company, held a briefing in Johannesburg today - giving retails and customers tips on shopping safety. SABC reporter, Sashin Naidoo attended the briefing and says retailer need to be extra vigilant.....

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2:35

#PODCAST: Police say 44 SAPS officers arrested during...

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2019/04/16

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - Police management says the 44 police officers, who arrested during a march in Durban yesterday, were armed. The police officers are members of the South African Police and Allied Workers Union (SAPAWU). They marched in the Durban CBD against the lack of promotions in the police service. It's believed the members were supposed to meet with the Provincial police commissioner at the City Hall but when no one arrived to accept their memorandum, they continued

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#PODCAST - KwaZulu-Natal weather warning

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2019/04/16

The South African Weather Service have issued a weather warning for severe thunderstorms and heavy rains in parts of KwaZulu-Natal today. The wet weather conditions are expected to continue into the long weekend. Weather forecaster - Wisani Maluleke says today's weather conditions could lead to flooding in low-lying areas at various parts of the province

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#PODCAST - Accident between Ladysmith and Winterton...

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2019/04/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Samkelisiwe Gumede - A woman has been killed and 26 others injured in an accident which took place in KwaZulu-Natal. It's believed the vehicle they were travelling in rolled down an embankment off the R600 between Ladysmith and Winterton yesterday. The injured passengers were transported to Ladysmith Provincial Hospital for further care. ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring says it's believed the driver lost control of the vehicle

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#PODCAST - We create awareness around #Haemophilia...

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2019/04/16

by Newsbreak producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Did you know that 6.9 million people worldwide have a bleeding disorder and 75% of them don't even know it? That's according to the South African Haemophilia Foundation who aim to promote the interests of persons with the disorder. Tomorrow signifies World Haemophilia Day as the incurable disorder and the foundation hope to create as much awareness and education about this rare condition. National chairman of the Foundation, Bradley Rayner says there is a gene

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1:51

#PODCAST - New state Prosecutor appointed in the...

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2019/04/16

by Newsbreak producer, Shanell Daniel - The National Director of Public Prosecutions has appointed a new state prosecutor in the Durban bomb scare case. This after the specialist terrorism convictions prosecutor was removed. Twelve suspects are accused of attacking the Imam Hussein Mosque in Verulam, north of Durban - resulting in the death of Abbas Essop. They are also accused of planting several explosive devices around Durban, between May and July last year. The accused made a brief appearance at

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#PODCAST: One month after Cyclone Idai and damages...

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2019/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The World Bank says damages caused by Cyclone Idai is estimated at two-billion-dollars. It's one month since the devastating Cyclone Idai hit Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe - killing more than one thousand people, with many more still missing and feared dead. The cyclone, which has been described as one of the worst weather-related disasters in Southern Africa has left hundreds of thousands homeless and without basic necessities such as food and clean

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#PODCAST: Driver killed and 17 children injured in...

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2019/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - One man has died and 17 children have been injured in a head-on collision between a bakkie and truck in Pietermaritzburg. The bakkie had been transporting the 17 children to school when it collided with the truck on France Main Road this morning. The driver of the bakkie succumbed to his injuries on the scene. ER24 spokesperson - Russell Meiring says the children were treated for injuries ranging from minor to moderate.

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#PODCAST: Police officers march against unfair...

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2019/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - Members from the South African Police and Allied Workers Union (SAPAWU) have held a peaceful march in Durban today. The aggrieved members marched against the lack of promotions in the police service. The have handed over a memorandum of demands to the KZN police commissioner. The law does state that police officers are prohibited to take part in any kind of protests or rally. However, General Secretary of SAPAWU in KZN - Nombuyieselo Kunene says their

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#PODCAST: Mystery surrounds two cases of attempted...

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2019/04/15

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating two cases of attempted murder after two men were shot outside a tavern in Verulam, north of Durban. It's alleged the men were seated in a vehicle when two unknown suspects approached them and fired several shots. The suspects then fled the scene. One victim sustained a gun shot wound to his face while the second victim was shot in his arm and back. Prem Balram, the spokesperson for local security company - Reaction Unit

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#PODCAST: #NewsbreakElectionDebateRoadshow - the...

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2019/04/15

Its the FINAL debate in our election debate roadshow. The debate was hosted by Newsbreak Talk's Taresh Harreeparshad and supported by the team. On the panel are premier candidates from the ANC, the DA, the IFP and the MF

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