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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: More delays in Siam Lee murder trial

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Shanell Daniel - The case against a businessman accused of murdering 20-year-old Siam Lee has been postponed to May 16. The accused appeared at the Durban Magistrates Court today. Lee went missing from outside her place of work at Durban North in January last year. Her badly burnt body was found in a sugar cane field in New Hanover two days later. The 30-year-old accused faces charges of murder, kidnapping, rape of Lee. Our reporter - Nonjabulo Makamu says

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#PODCAST: Department of Water and Sanitation says a...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As winter approaches, South Africans are being urged to double their water conservation efforts. Dam levels throughout the country have been stabilised following persistent rainfall in many parts of the country. However, Department of Water and Sanitation spokesperson - Sputnik Ratau says with a dry winter expected, consumers need to tighten their taps to avoid facing a water crisis...

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#PODCAST: New study shows that social grantees are...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A recent study into voter preferences in South Africa shows increased trust in the African National Congress (ANC) under President Cyril Ramaphosa. The study was conducted by the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA). Director of CSDA, Professor Leila Patel says the study also shows that grant beneficiaries are sticking with the ruling party because they are afraid of losing their grants. Professor Patel says findings of this year's study shows

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2:16

#PODCAST: Two mistreated lions from the Gazan "Rafah...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Two lions that were rescued from the Rafah Zoo in the Middle-eastern country of Gaza yesterday - arrived in South Africa and will now be rehabilitated and begin their new lives at Lionsrock, near Bethlehem in the Free State. They will join more than 100 other big cats rescued by charity organisation Four Paws. 47 animals from the Rafah Zoo were rescued by Four Paws at the weekend and taken by road to Jordan in the Middle-east. Country Manager of FOUR PAWS South

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#PODCAST: Side-splitting humour and unbelievable...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Expect laughter, tears and fun in the much-anticipated sequel to the movie "Keeping Up With The Kandasamys". The pioneering first project made box office history by becoming the first South African movie to rake in 16-million-rand at the cinemas. Now, Kandasamys - The Wedding - which features all the glitz, glamour, tradition and culture of two Chatsworth families - is hoping to follow suit (pardon the pun). The movie stars the award-winning Maeshni

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#PODCAST: Second term in office for Narendra Modi...

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2019/04/11

Millions will vote today in the first phase of the staggered Indian polls to elect a new government in May. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rallying his Hindu nationalist base but it has become evident the gap between the rich and the poor could blunt his ambition of a second term in office. Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: 78 lesser flamingo chicks sent from Durban...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - 78 rescued lesser flamingo chicks have been sent from Durban to a release site at Kimberly in the Northern Cape. This after 250 of the lesser flamingos were removed from the Kamfers Dam in Kimberly earlier this year and sent to Ushaka Marine World. This was due to the low water levels at the dam which led to the adult flamingos migrating, leaving their laid eggs behind. The aquariums curator - Francios Lampen says the chicks have grown healthy and

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth CFP comment on the donation of...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Chatsworth Community Policing Forum says after months of deliberations with the gambling and entertainment group, they have eventually come to a mutual understanding. Chairperson of the forum, Jakes Singh says that no matter what grievances they had in the past, they are grateful for the donation. He says due to the fact that there are two major policing forums in the area, the allocated vehicles will not be enough and says they have requested more...

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#PODCAST: Chatsworth gambling and entertainment group...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A gambling and entertainment group that opened a branch at Chatsworth, south of Durban have refuted claims that their donation of 10 vehicles to the local community policing forum is an attempt to get back in the good books with residents. This follows widespread outrage when the establishment opened its doors last year. Almost one year ago when the establishment opened, the CPF alleged that the group did not properly consult with the community and that it was

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2:38

#PODCAST: Health care group "CareChamp" discuss the...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Sylvia Klopper, manager of the national care-giving agency "Care Champ" says it can become very challenging for a family member to perform the duties of a professional caregiver on a full-time basis. Klopper says families of people with disabilities should think of the mental, physical and emotional requirements associated with being a caregiver before committing to the task...

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#PODCAST: Dickson Pillay - accused of killing his...

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2019/04/11

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The man accused of murdering his physically challenged wife has been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on 16 April. The accused - Dickson Pillay appeared in the Verulam Magistrates Court, north of Durban yesterday afternoon. He is charged with one count of murder. On Monday, Dhunalutchmee Naidoo, was found dead in her flat at Phoenix, north of Durban. She was found with her throat slit. The accused handed himself over to police a short while

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#PODCAST: Durban man dies after being electrocuted...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A man has been killed after being electrocuted and then knocked at Bluff, south of Durban today. It's alleged that the man was working on overhead wires when he got electrocuted and fell onto the road. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics - Cerron Lennox says the man was then knocked and succumbed to his injuries....

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#PODCAST: Several injured in Durban CBD fire

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A fire in the Durban CBD has gutted three shops and an apartment. The fire broke out at a building between Dr Yusuf Dadoo (the old Grey Street) and Dennis Hurley Street (the old Queen Street), earlier today. Paramedics treated several people for smoke inhalation. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson says emergency services have extinguished the fire and the area is open for public use. He says the cause of the fire is unknown at this

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#PODCAST: Bloodshed in India ahead of the country's...

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2019/04/10

Maoist rebels assassinated a legislator and four others two days before polling begins in India's general election. The overnight bombing put the spotlight on the failure of successive governments to defeat the outlawed left-wing guerrillas in their stronghold of Chhattisgarh state. Newsbreak's South Asian Correspondent - Rana Senn with this report.......

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PODCAST: Manhunt launched for Port Elizabeth woman...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - An intensive manhunt is underway for a mother, who is believed to have dumped her newborn baby in a dumpsite at Algoa Park, in Port Elizabeth. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu says the baby boy was found last night by two boys who were playing at the dump site. Naidu says police suspect that the baby may have been born a few hours earlier as the umbilical cord was still attached to him.....

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#PODCAST: Turkey municipal election results still in...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Magashini Mottian - The official outcome in Turkey's Municipal Elections at the end of March still remains unclear due to objections. The People's Alliance, which consists of the Justice and Development Party and the Nationalist Movement Party was the clear winner with 53 percent of votes. The Nation Alliance won just 37 percent.The elections were also seen as a referendum on Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's rule, after the country moved from a parliamentary to a presidential system in

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#PODCAST: Speaking to Newsbreak anonymously, this bus...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Bus drivers in the province say they are becoming prime targets for criminals. Speaking to Newsbreak on condition of anonymity, a Durban bus driver says he fears for his life and the lives of his passengers daily...

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#PODCAST: 23-year-old bus driver Sarvesh Gopichand...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Police are investigating a case of murder after a 23-year-old bus driver was killed on Jackcastle Avenue at Newlands West in Durban. It's alleged the driver, Sarvesh Gopichand, had been transporting passengers on Monday night when he was ambushed by unknown gunmen. No passengers were injured however, Gopichand was shot multiple times. He was declared dead on the scene. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson - Captain Nqobile Gwala says no arrests have been made and

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#PODCAST: International media body #CPJ set to play...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - International independent media body - the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has a keen interest in the country's elections on May the 08th. The non-profit organisation promotes press freedom worldwide. The CPJ recently became interested in the elections after the language used by politicians put journalists at personal risk and open to attack by the public. CPJ Journalist Safety Strategist, Colin Parreira, says the organisation will play an

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#PODCAST: Ahead of the elections, the EFF go back on...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Economic Freedom Fighters have made an about-turn on the comments made by their Commander In Chief - Julius Malema. This was revealed during Newsbreak's election debate roadshow at Chatsworth at the weekend. EFF provincial chairperson Vusi Khoza says now the EFF believes not all people of Indian origin are racist. He went on to say that the Indian-origin community are also South African citizens. Meanwhile, Political analyst Imran Buccas told Newsbreak that

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