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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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3:07

#PODCAST: Chatsworth Centre management beef up...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Management of the Chatsworth Centre, south of Durban say they do not encourage political campaigning at the shopping mall. Newsbreak received numerous calls from concerned shoppers who say they felt intimidated over the past weekend. This after hundreds of Economic Freedom Fighter supporters entered the shopping mall, singing and dancing to songs in support of their political party. It's believed the supporters had attended the EFF rally that was held on

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2:30

#PODCAST: Nelson Mandela Youth Centre urge public to...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban is now collecting canned food items to serve as relief for the surviving victims of cyclone Idai that ravaged Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. More than 700 people have been confirmed dead after the cyclone unleashed strong force winds and rain. International aid is starting to reach the region, while workers struggle to repair roads, restore power and care for the survivors-with special

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2:33

#PODCAST: Police arrest a 35-year-old linked to the...

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2019/03/27

By Newsbreak Producer Mfundo Mthembu - Police have arrested a suspect linked to the murder of Vederin Moodley. The 36-year-old was shot and killed after being hijacked in the early hours of Sunday morning at Greytown in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. Moodley was with a passenger, who managed to escape unharmed. KZN police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says a 35-year-old suspect has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of property suspected to be stolen, possession of

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1:49

#PODCAST: Duduzane Zuma in court for culpable...

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2019/03/26

The case against former President Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane Zuma, is now being heard at the Randburg Magistrate's Court. Zuma's vehicle collided with a taxi on the M1 Highway in Johannesburg in 2014. Nanki Mashaba, one of the passengers, died later in hospital. The state is proceeding with the trial for the death of Phumzile Dube, who also died in the incident. Earlier, Duduzane pleaded not guilty to one charge of culpable homicide. This after the court withdrew one of two counts of culpable

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3:20

#PODCAST: #Xenophobia goes back to bread and butter...

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2019/03/26

by Newsbreak Intern Producer, Mfundo Mthembu - Police have confirmed that the woman who fell to her death as she was running away from protesters on Inanda Road near China Mall in Durban yesterday - is of Indian origin. The woman is believed to have been running on the roof when she fell. She was declared dead on the scene by paramedics. Two men, who have been indentified as Pakistan nationals, are also reported to have sustained serious injuries. Police confirmed that the protests are linked to

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2:06

#PODCAST: Foreigners from Burnwood and Clare Estate...

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2019/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Foreign nationals living in Durban have been under siege and are fearing for their lives following a hike in Xenophobic attacks around the city. This morning around 50 foreigners evacuated their homes just after midnight in Burnwood and surrounding areas in the eThekwini Municipality. Its alleged that locals residing around Clare Estate have demanded that foreigners leave the area immediately, using violence to scare them away. Police have now provided safety

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1:59

#PODCAST: UPDATE: Taps run dry in Tongaat -...

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2019/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Residents of Tongaat, north of Durban say they are frustrated with having their taps constantly running dry. Residents were left without water for days in many areas of Tongaat. Some residents say they were not given any explanation or help from the eThekwini municipality. Last night, residents protested in affected areas by burning tyres and stoning vehicles. Meanwhile, the eThekwini Municipality apologised to Tongaat residents for the inconvenience caused by

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2:41

#PODCAST: Metro Police confirm that clean-up...

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2019/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Volatile and violent protest action has erupted in Durban this week. Metro Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewpersad confirmed that the protests are a result of xenophobia. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson, yesterday reported the death of a woman who plunged to her death while allegedly attempting to flee angry protestors - on the roof of a building at China Mall, on Inanda Road, in Durban. Two other men, believed to

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2:27

#PODCAST: #Hypertension affects approximately four in...

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2019/03/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is at the forefront of being the major risk factor for heart disease, strokes, kidney and even eye disease around the world. That's according to the Southern African Hypertension Society. It is also known as the silent killer because unlike many other diseases, it has no symptoms. Approximately four in 10 adults older than 25 have hypertension. This means that nearly one billion people have hypertension and

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1:43

#PODCAST: Taps run dry in Tongaat - residents fed-up...

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2019/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Residents of Tongaat, north of Durban say they are frustrated with having their taps constantly running dry. Residents were left without water for days in many areas of Tongaat. Some residents say they were not given any explanation or help from the eThekwini municipality. Last night, residents protested in affected areas by burning tyres and stoning vehicles. Angry Tongaat resident - Keshnee Periasamy explains......

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2:05

#PODCAST: Kenville and surrounding areas rocked by...

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2019/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane, says the protest action began late last night. One person has been fatally shot and two others injured during last night's protest action in Kenville and surrounding areas. Zwane confirms that a case of murder, two of attempted murder and one of public violence has been opened. Reports have suggested that the protests may be linked to xenophobia however, Zwane says police are not

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2:50

#PODCAST: Netflix drama opens up old wounds ahead of...

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2019/03/25

A Netflix drama on the increasingly sadistic violence in the Indian capital Delhi, has re-opened old wounds following its global debut. The mini-series comes in the run-up to elections in the south Asian country where politicians will have to fight growing allegations of condoning sexual atrocities while seeking support of women voters. Our South Asian corresspondent - Rana Senn reports...

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2:33

#PODCAST: Woman dies while fleeing angry mob, 2...

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2019/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - A woman plunged to her death while allegedly attempting to flee angry protestors in Durban this morning. It's believed the 45-year-old woman was running away from a group of protesters, on the roof of a building at China Mall, on Inanda Road, in Durban. Two other men, believed to be Pakistan nationals, were also seriously injured when they fell through the roof while trying to flee the same violent protests. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith

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2:53

#PODCAST: Strong police presence as ANC Mayor appears...

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2019/03/25

by Newsbreak Intern, Mfundo Mthembu - Security has been tightened in and around the Emadadeni magistrates court in northern KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the appearance of an ANC mayor. Hundreds of ANC members are protesting outside the court, some in support of the Mayor while others are voicing their support for the slain ANC Youth League Emalahleni region deputy chair - Wandile Ngubeni. Our reporter - Nonkululeko Hlope says the mayor has arrived in court accompanied by heavily armed police......

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3:00

#PODCAST: 12-year-old girl killed and four others...

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2019/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A 12-year-old pedestrian has died, while four others were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Soldiers Way, near the Workshop, in Durban Central. Paramedics arrived at the scene to find the severely injured child. She was declared dead on the scene. Spokesperson for Rescue Care Paramedics, Garrith Jamieson says the Workshop area sees a number of accidents on a weekly basis and urged motorists and pedestrians to be more aware of their surroundings...

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1:33

#PODCAST: Two people killed in an alleged drive-by...

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2019/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Two people have been killed and one is in a critical condition following an alleged drive-by shooting yesterday on Todd Street at Verulam, north of Durban. Spokesperson for local security company, Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, says two of the victims have been identified as members of the taxi industry. Balram says, even with this information - it is unclear if the shooting is taxi related, however the motive of the shooting remains under police

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1:46

#PODCAST: SARS workers threaten to embark on strike...

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2019/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Workers at the South African Revenue Service (SARS) could embark on a nationwide strike as early as this Thursday. Trade unions National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) and the Public Servants Association (PSA) are expected to meet with SARS management today in an effort to avert the imminent strike over salary increases. Newsbreak spoke to Acting Provincial Manager at the Public Servants Association - Charles Ngubane...

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2:19

#PODCAST: #CycloneIdai death toll rises over the...

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2019/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The official death toll from Cyclone Idai, which tore through Southern Africa more than a week ago, rose sharply at the weekend. The death toll in Mozambique rose from 242 to around 450 at the weekend. The new figure puts the overall death toll at close to 700 people across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The storm has killed at least 259 people in Zimbabwe, while in Malawi 56 people died when heavy rains hit ahead of the cyclone. Durban-based non-governmental

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7:33

#PODCAST: We profile High Court Judge and former...

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2019/03/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In this week's edition of Newsbreak Legends, we profile Justice Jody Kollapen - the former chairperson of the South African Human Rights Commission - who is now a judge in the High Court. Appointed to the bench in July 2017, Justice Kollapen has dedicated his life to the legal profession. He has a strong track-record of anti-apartheid activism even working on the release of political prisoners in South Africa. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim caught up with the legal

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3:21

#PODCAST: SA Weather Service issues flood warning,...

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2019/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of heavy rain leading to localized flooding today along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Forecaster, Edward Englebrecht, says the severe weather conditions coupled with load shedding could be cause for more chaos. Engelbrecht urges members of the public to remain calm ..............

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