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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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1:16

#PODCAST: Port Elizabeth dog in recovery after an...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A Port Elizebeth resident says his pet dog is recovering at the local vet following a nasty encounter with the much-feared Puff Adder earlier this week. Denzil Naidoo from Sherwood in the western suburb of the province, says residents in his area frequently come in contact with Boomslangs and Puff Adders. He says that even though winter is approaching and snakes will be looking to hibernate, there is very little he can do to "snake proof" his home...

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2:19

#PODCAST: Durban snake expert Nick Evans quashes...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A popular Durban snake catcher says that social media has created a frenzy suggesting that there is an outbreak of the deadly Black Mamba in the city - which is not the case. Nick Evans says that Black and Green Mambas are actually on the decline. He did however say due to mating season, they will appear here and there but its nothing to be alarmed over. Evans says that as we enter a cold part of the year, snakes will be going into hibernation and home-owners

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2:49

#PODCAST: A team of Durban software designers create...

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2019/04/10

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - A Durban team of software developers have created an award-winning app that can settle minor legal disputes. The app, called Kagiso, is a new digital system created by Ezra Pillay, Craig Wymer, Thobani Madonsela, Desigan Naidoo, Kavish Harilall and Niall Graham. The system is a cross platform application which will soon be available to lodge and settle disputes. Artificial intelligence team leader, Ezra Pillay says the system was created over three days and

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2:36

#PODCAST: Visually impaired man graduates with a PhD...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - A visually impaired man has graduated with a PhD in Biology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Ashley Subbiah was born with a condition that led him to losing his eyesight in 2010. His doctoral thesis provides new insights into seed recalcitrance. Recalcitrant seeds are seeds that do not survive drying and freezing during off-site conservation and vice-versa. Dr Subbiah says he's grateful for the support he received during his doctoral study.....

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2:46

#PODCAST: Three men accused of Sindiso Magaqa's...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producers Taliesha Naidoo and Samkelisiwe Gumede - The bail application of three men accused of murdering former ANC Youth League Secretary-General Sindiso Magaqa is underway at the Umzimkhulu Magistrate's court in KwaZulu-Natal. The matter was postponed yesterday after the magistrate presiding over the case was unavailable. The three accused were charged along with Harry Gwala district Municipality mayor Mluleki Ndobe and Umzimkhulu municipal manager Zweliphansi Skhosana. The charges

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2:59

#PODCAST: Highly addictive prescription drug sweeps...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Magashini Mottian - Principals and parents are worried as a new highly addictive drug called "Xanax" has taken hold among school children in the province. Xanax, which is used to treat anxiety, panic disorders and insomnia is now used by learners as a means of escaping reality. Parents have been flocking to schools on a daily basis, complaining that their children are always sleeping, tired and aggressive. Director of the Anti-Drug Forum, Sam Pillay explains....

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2:17

#PODCAST: High-level investigation underway into a...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Police are investigating the cause of a fire that gutted an outbuilding on a property in Westville, west of Durban. The fire broke out yesterday morning and no injuries have been reported. Rescue Care Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson says the building is extensively damaged. He says emergency services have noted that household fires are increasing as the days grow colder...

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2:41

#PODCAST: The well-received Cannabis Expo set to...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Durban will play host to thousands of marijuana enthusiasts and entrepreneurs this June as it opens its doors for the the citiy's first ever Cannabis Expo. It will be held from the 6th to 9th of June at the Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom, north of Durban. This follows the second expo of its kind that took place at the weekend in Cape Town. It was packed with business owners capitalising on the flourishing cannabis industry in South Africa, selling

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2:21

#PODCAST: INTERNATIONAL - West Bengal aims to...

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2019/04/09

An Indian state that led the struggle for freedom from British rule is now fighting to rout the ruling Hindu nationalists in elections. In the eye of the campaign is a feisty woman in flip flops who has put the fear of God into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his formidable Hindu party. Rana Sen reports from New Delhi...

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3:17

#PODCAST: Fakir Hassen's latest book to focus on...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Former Lotus FM station manager, author and journalist, Fakir Hassen, has launched his latest coffee-table book at the Gandhi Walk at Lenasia, Gauteng at the weekend. Entitled, "Milestones Inside 25 Years of Democracy" the book is an original work by Hassen and features photographs of more than two thousand people, as it highlights significant events in the South African Indian community. Hassen says the official launch will take place later in April to

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1:35

#PODCAST: 64-year-old Phoenix man turns himself over...

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2019/04/09

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 64-year-old man has handed himself over to police for allegedly murdering his disabled wife at Lanbury Place in Phoenix, north of Durban. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala, says a 69-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and a slit throat at her home yesterday afternoon. Gwala says the motive for the murder is unknown at this stage and police are investigating a case of murder...

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#PODCAST - #NewsbreakElectionDebate - #Phoenix gives...

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2019/04/08

Produced by the Newsbreak Team and hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad, this is Newsbreak's penultimate -pre-election debate in our roadshow. On the panel at Phoenix - the ANC, DA, EFF, NFP and UDM.

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2:36

#PODCAST: Bail conditions relaxed for woman accused...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Bail conditions for the woman accused of throwing her newborn baby into a storm water drain at Newlands, in Durban have been relaxed. The woman appeared in the Ntuzuma Magistrates Court today. The matter has been postponed to the 8th of July due to the court awaiting DNA results. The accused was previously not allowed to see her two other children but the court has now ruled that will be able to see them. However, she will not be allowed to see the baby. Our

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1:45

#PODCAST: Top Durban graduate doctor scoops all...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Samkelisiwe Gumede - A young Durban doctor has scooped all medical prestigious awards from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Dimitrije Mamontov recently graduated with a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB). The 24-year-old is a medical intern at Tambo Memorial hospital. He secured distinguished medical awards like the YK Seedat Prize awarded to the top medical student and the Professor Meera Chaggan Award for excellence in Paediatrics. Dr Mamontov says

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1:32

#PODCAST: Police say tow-truck drivers are being...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Samkeliswe Gumede - KwaZulu-Natal police say attacks against tow truck drivers have increased in the province. Yesterday, a tow truck driver was shot dead in an alleged drive-by shooting at Phoenix, north of Durban. KZN Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the same vehicle that opened fire on the tow truck driver had allegedly hijacked another vehicle in the area. He says the police are not yet sure why tow truck drivers are being targeted.....

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#PODCAST: Five alleged murder and robbery suspects...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal Police are appealing to the public following the escape of five alleged murder and robbery suspects that escaped from the Margate Police Station yesterday. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the suspects made their getaway through the roof of the building and investigations are underway...

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2:59

#PODCAST: Three suspected poachers arrested, fourth...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Three suspected poachers have been arrested after their accomplice was trampled by an elephant at the Kruger National Park. Three suspects have been arrested and will appear in court following the death of a man believed to have been trampled by an elephant at the Kruger National Park while attempting to poach. A human skull and pants found in the park are believed to be those of the man killed. It is also believed the man in question was accompanied by three

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1:52

#PODCAST: One SHOT DEAD in an alleged tow truck turf...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - One person was shot dead yesterday afternoon in an alleged tow truck turf war in Phoenix, north of Durban. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram says the man was declared dead by emergency personal who attended to the scene. He says the investigation is still in its early stages as police are working tirelessly to gather information on the shooting...

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2:07

#PODCAST: High-speed car chase leads to the arrest of...

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2019/04/08

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A high-speed car chase resulted in the arrest of four suspects shortly after a 46-year-old man was shot dead at a fuel station in Kenilworth, Cape Town at the weekend. It is alleged that three gunmen opened fire on him at point-blank range while he was sitting in his vehicle. Lieutenant-Colonel Andrè Traut says the possibility that this is a result of gang violence has not been ruled out. Traut says that the suspects will appear in court soon and face charges

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2:11

#PODCAST: Indian authorities seize millions of...

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2019/04/08

Indian election authorities have seized millions of dollars meant to bribe voters ahead of the April 11 national election. On the side, corporations with deep pockets, have also begun bidding for likely winning horses as new rules gave them the license to bankroll politicians without any questions asked. From New Delhi, Rana Sen reports...

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