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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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#PODCAST: Woman in her late 50's killed in a hit and...

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2019/03/29

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A woman believed to be in her mid-fifties has been killed in a hit-and-run incident on Commercial Road in Pietermaritzburg. The woman had been crossing the road when she was allegedly knocked by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says law enforcement are now searching for the suspect. He says police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and failure to stop after an

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#PODCAST: #NewsbreakElectionDebate Roadshow heads to...

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2019/03/29

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - After a packed to capacity crowd in Port Elizabeth - the Newsbreak Election Debate Roadshow now heads to Cape Town this Saturday at 13:00. Politicians and the community of Rylands will assemble at the Siva Aalayam Temple Hall to have a frank discussion about politics ahead the General Elections this May. Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad explains why Cape Town residents shouldn't miss out on this one...

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#PODCAST: UPDATE: Manhunt launched for the suspects...

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2019/03/29

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed a nurse in Verulam, north of Durban. The 27-year-old victim was shot outside the Oakford Clinic, on Wednesday morning. The motive for the killing is still unknown. In a separate incident, police have confirmed that the man found dead in his home at Montford in Chatsworth, south of Durban, is the suspect wanted in connection to the murder of Demisha Naik. The 23-year-old was found stabbed to

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0:31

#PODCAST: It's confirmed - Chatsworth man found dead...

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2019/03/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police has confirmed that the man found dead at Chatsworth, south of Durban yesterday is linked to the murder of Demisha Naik. The 23-year-old Naiks body was found in her flat on Tuesday evening - she had been stabbed to death. A day after her death a 24-year-old man, who was wanted by police in connection to her murder, was found dead in his home at Montford in Chatsworth. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. KZN police spokesperson

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3:28

#PODCAST: Navy Officer and Comrades Marathon veteran...

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2019/03/28

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African Navy along with military veterans from the South African Indian Legion (SAIL) have paid tribute to Chief Petty Officer Wilson Perumal Govender. The 51-year-old was killed at the weekend during a home invasion at his residence in Reservoir Hills. First employed with the Navy in 1985, Govender worked his way up the ranks in a career that spanned 34 years. Ahead of Govender's funeral today, Naval Commander Greyling van den Berg spoke fondly of

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3:12

#PODCAST: Freedom of Expression Institute label...

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2019/03/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While EFF leader Julius Malema's comments between 2016 and 2018 may not constitute hate speech, they may create deeper division in the country. This is according to the Acting Executive Director for the Freedom of Expression Institute, Rea Simigiannis. The EFF leader spoke during a rally in KwaZulu Natal, where he labelled people of Indian origin as those who continue to abuse black Africans in their homes - referring to the employment of domestic workers. In

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3:15

#PODCAST: Author Kasthurie Govender discusses her new...

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2019/03/28

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - A Durban-based author has published an education children's book called "Rosy & Friends learn about Climate Change". Author Kasthurie Govender is a married mother of two adults children. She is passionate about Mother Nature, her beauty and wonder. The book is now available online on Amazon, Kindle and Smashwords. Govender says the aim of the book is to help children become more aware of the current environmental issues that we are facing globally...

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3:02

#PODCAST: The 30th Anniversary of The Tribhangi Dance...

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2019/03/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A seamless synergy of cultures is expected at the ONE SPIRIT dance festival which kicks-off today at The Market Theatre (John Kani Theatre), in Johannesburg. The festival will run until Sunday, March 31st, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Tribhangi Dance Theatre. Partnering with the Market Theatre, the Tribhangi Dance Theatre aims to create a sustainable space for dance and related arts in an accessible environment. Artistic Director - Jayesperi

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#PODCAST: Rahul Gandhi vows to give $1,045 to 250...

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2019/03/28

India's main opposition Congress party will give 1,045 dollars to each of 250 million dirt poor Indians every year if voted to power. The announcement by its chief Rahul Gandhi was the latest in a torrent of promises showered on voters by politicians ahead of national election now just days away. Rana Senn reports...

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#PODCAST: Criminologist Doctor Vanitha Chetty urges...

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2019/03/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South Africa's violent past has impacted and influenced the rate of violence in the country today. That's the view of criminologist, Doctor Vanitha Chetty. This comes after an increase in murders that have been linked to gender based violence. On Tuesday, 23-year-old Demisha Naik was stabbed to death, allegedly by her boyfriend, in her flat at Shallcross, south of Durban. In a separate incident, a man allegedly shot his wife, Berine Haines, before turning the

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#PODCAST: #Tongaat #water crisis - councillor writes...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - PR Councillor - Jonathan Annipen has written to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) about the Tongaat water crisis. Annipen says the consistent water shortages are an infringement on resident's rights of a basic necessity....

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#PODCAST: Police launch manhunt for prisoner on the...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Intern, Mfundo Mthembu - Police have launched a man hunt for one of the five criminals who escaped while being transported to the Vryheid correctional services, north of KwaZulu-Natal. The prisoners fled the scene while being transported by police officers from a court in Nongoma to Vryheid correctional services. Four of the prisoners have since been re-arrested. Police spokesperson Lieutenant- Colonel Thulani Zwane says the police officers came under attack as they were over powered by

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1:53

#PODCAST: Intense tropical cyclone moves swiftly...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - An intense tropical cyclone is moving swiftly towards to the East of Mauritius. The cyclone is expected to be almost as strong as Mozambique's recent Cyclone Idai. This according to Forecaster for the South African Weather Services, Mbavhi Maliage. Maliage says the cyclone is expected to last for a day and a half and is being monitored. Maliage explains...

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#PODCAST: #BREAKING - #DemishaNaik murder suspect...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police have confirmed that a 30 year old man has died in an alleged suicide in Chatsworth, south of Durban. KZN Police spokesperson Colonel Thulani Zwane says police are not able to confirm if the deceased is a suspect in the Demisha Naik murder. 23-year-old Demisha Naik was allegedly stabbed to death in her flat in Shallcross, south of Durban yesterday afternoon

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#PODCAST: Family friend says family is battling to...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Meanwhile, Naik's family friend - Richlee Soobramoney says the family is battling to come to terms with Demisha's death......

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#PODCAST: Tributes flood social media for slain...

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2019/03/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tributes are pouring in for a slain Chatsworth woman. It's alleged that 23-year-old Demisha Naik was stabbed to death in her flat at Shallcross, south of Durban yesterday afternoon. Police are investigating a case of murder and no arrests have been made. Naik's friend Micaela Leigh Govender describes Demisha as a kind soul.....

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#PODCAST: Justice & Constitutional Development Deputy...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development - John Jeffery has launched a plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and ethnic intolerance. The country has been gripped with this issue in recent days with many incidents including protest unrest and Xenophobia on the increase. Yesterday over 50 foreign nationals fled to the Sydenham Police Station for safe keeping following an uproar over the existence in the community they reside

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#PODCAST: #TechnoTouch media platform "Entrepreneur...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A media platform known as "Entrepreneur Connect Africa 100" is aiming to propel job creation through economic transformation. The platform uses technology as a disruptor to drive conversations of entrepreneurial collaboration, innovation and trade within countries on the African continent. Media and communications expert - Vanessa Perumal launched the digital platform. She says it paves the way for a new and highly relevant narrative on how African

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#PODCAST: 23-year-old Shallcross resident Demisha...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A case of murder has been opened after a 23-year-old woman was stabbed to death in her flat at Shallcross south of Durban yesterday. Demisha Naik was stabbed in her face by an unknown suspect in her home. KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says they don't have any leads at the moment and investigations are still underway...

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#PODCAST: Poetry buffs, here's your chance to show...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Poetry fans will have a chance to share their creative verses in a poetry project launched by the organisers of the Durban Book Fair. The theme of the project is, "These Songs of Freedom" which is inspired by 25 years of South Africa's democracy. Poems submitted stand a chance of being published in a poetry compilation. They book is expected to be published in April. Bibliophile, Kiru Naidoo, says poets from all walks of life should enter and share their unique

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