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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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3:13

#PODCAST: Energy expert says there is no end in sight...

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2019/03/20

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - There is little to no action plan by Eskom and the government to deal with the current load shedding crisis. That's according to energy expert - Chris Yelland. The country has been enduring severe stage four load shedding by Eskom for several days now. This led to Public Enterprise minister, Pravin Gordhan along with Eskom Board chairperson, Jabu Mabuza addressing the media in Rosebank, north of Johannesburg yesterday on rolling blackouts. Yelland says the

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2:40

#PODCAST: Bitcoin in 2019... Is it really worth it?...

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2019/03/20

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Cypto-currency experts are warning consumers to do proper research and background checks before investing in or purchasing online currencies such as the popular Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a form of electronic cash or digital currency without a central bank or single administrator which can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer Bitcoin network. It is currently trading at 3-thousand-977-dollars, or 57-thousand-230-rand. Expert, Richard De Sousa says Bitcoin has

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2:40

#PODCAST: Mary Thipe Road protests in Cato Manor...

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2019/03/20

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police are keeping a close eye and strong presence at Cato Manor, in Durban, as more violent protests flared up in the area this week. Irate residents were seen throwing tree branches, debris, tyres and boulders on Mary Thipe Road yesterday. They are demanding housing from the government. Chairperson for the eThekwini Cluster Crime Policing Forum, Imtiaz Syed, spoke to Newsbreak this morning to discuss the magnitude of these protests...

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2:27

#PODCAST: Durban Metro Police on high alert in Cato...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Metro police are on high alert and will be monitoring the Cato Manor area, in Durban, throughout the night. This after community members violently protested in the area this morning, demanding housing. Spokesperson for Metro Police, Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewpersad, says Cato Manor is in a delapitated state due to continuous protest action - and that metro police resources are feeling the brunt of these recurring protests...

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3:15

#PODCAST: Disgruntled prosecutors demand Batohi...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Mfundo Mthembu - Disgruntled prosecutors say they have tried numerous times to have a meeting with the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Shamila Batohi but she could not avail herself. They say hence today they decided to march to NDPP's offices in Pretoria to hand over their memorandum of grievances. Representatives from each province were chosen to take the memorandum to the NDPP, and the memorandum will deal with salary increases, promotions and other issues. Our

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2:49

#PODCAST: Priyanka Gandhi takes on India's ruling...

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2019/03/19

The grand daughter of Indira Gandhi has taken on India's ruling Hindu nationalists in their stronghold with a road show that is drawing thousands of admirers. Uttar Pradesh state is governed by a fiery monk known for his love for guns but Priyanka Gandhi aims to unseat him after elections, next month. Our South Asian correspondent - Ranna Senn filed this report.......

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#PODCAST: ANC Mayor in court for murder of ANCYL's...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Mfundo Mthembu - An African National Congress mayor in KwaZulu-Natal arrested in connection with the murder of former ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa is appearing at the uMzimkhulu magistrate court today. He is accompanied by heavily armed police officers. The mayor is from one of the municipalities in southern KZN. He was arrested on Sunday for his alleged involvement in Magaqa's murder. The suspect is expected to appear alongside a senior municipal official and two

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2:35

#PODCAST: #Smile! Its World Oral Health Day on...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Tomorrow marks World Oral Health Day and is celebrated annually on a National basis by Oral health professionals to endorse and promote good oral hygeine practises. It is a dedication raising national awareness on the prevention measures available and creating an understanding regarding oral disease. Dr Nosipho Mzgobe from the South Africa Dental Association says the S.A.D.A fully endorses celebration of World Oral Health Month in South Africa and works

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3:05

#PODCAST: DA says #GIGABA must be held accountable...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on the African National Congress (ANC) to stop protecting former Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba. DA Shadow Minister of Home Affairs - Haniff Hoosen says the ruling party is trying to whitewash Gigaba's involvement in the Gupta naturalisation. Parliament's Home Affairs Portfolio Committee has released a report which has found Gigaba's approval of the early naturalisation of the Gupta family,

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3:07

#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers responds to call for...

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2019/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Humanitarian aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers is en route to offer emergency aid to Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe today. The Southern African countries have been hard-hit by tropical cyclone Idai. A total of over 215 people have been killed by the tropical storm. Idai, brought strong winds and heavy rains which has inflicted widespread damage in Southern Africa, since it made landfall in Mozambique last Thursday. Gift of the Givers founder - Dr

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2:30

#PODCAST: No end to #LoadShedding...yet! - Pravin...

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2019/03/19

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says he cannot say yet when load shedding will come to an end. Addressing the media earlier today in Rosebank, North of Johannesburg Gordhan apologized for the blackouts and acknowledged that Eskom has not communicated sufficiently with the public. Eskom supplies more than 90 percent of the power in the country but has suffered repeated faults at its coal-fired power stations and loss of imports from Mozambique. The country is currently facing stage 4

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2:46

#PODCAST: SA in for more #LoadShedding woes - Is...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - National Treasury and the Department of Public Enterprises, have committed to assist Eskom to fast-track and to urgently rehabilitate and repair generating units at power stations. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan met with Eskom's board and management on Saturday. The technical review team began their work last week to review operations at power plants this week. Most power stations are between 37 to 50 years old and many operate at sub optimal

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2:37

#PODCAST: Muslim Youth Movement condemns Christchurch...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa condemns the senseless killing of Islamic devotees at two mosques in New Zealand last week. 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant, a self-described white supremacist shot dead 50 people at mosques in Christchurch and left around 40 others wounded. Tarrant was charged with murder at the weekend and is due back in court on the 5th of April. President of the Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa Thandile Kona believes that the

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3:06

#PODCAST: Warring Soweto taxi factions to sign peace...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A peace agreement between two warring taxi factions is expected to be signed today in Soweto, south of Johannesburg. This is according to Gauteng MEC for Road and Transport, Ismail Vadi. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak, MEC Vadi outlines the terms and conditions of the peace agreement. Last week MEC Vadi shut down six taxis ranks in Soweto - and he says the closure of the ranks will continue over the next few months........

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5:56

#PODCAST: Newsbreak Legend - Motoring journalist and...

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2019/03/18

With decades of experience in the motoring industry, 84-year-old Julian Lurie will take his foot off the gas to enjoy retirement. As a motoring journalist, Lurie has done it all - from being Lotus FM's go-to guy for all things cars, to his induction into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2015. These days Lurie can be found zipping around Durban in his vintage MG Midget. In this week's edition of Newsbreak Legends, Matthew Veeran finds out more about the storied career of petrol-head, Julian Lurie ...

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#PODCAST: Opinion polls warn Modi could lose youth...

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2019/03/18

Young Indians are more likely to spurn Narendra Modi rather than vote for the Prime Minister in April, pollsters have warned warned. But, his loyalists say that the rightwing Hindu politician could survive the national election with the help of his dazzling ability to re-package promises that swept him into office in 2014. Rana Senn reports........

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1:41

#PODCAST: SA fumes at stage 4 load shedding -...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Eskom says stage four load shedding will continue today and tomorrow across the country as the power utility battles to bring more power stations back online. The cash-strapped power utility is also waiting for the electricity imports from Mozambique to resume following damage caused by Cyclone Idai. Eskom says the implementation of stage four load shedding is no cause for alarm as the national power grid is being effectively managed. Meanwhile, Public

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2:45

#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers dispatch relief team to...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A team of volunteers and medical personnal have been dispatched by humanitarian relief aid organisation - the Gift of the Givers - to the flood ravaged areas of Mozambique that's been lashed by Tropical Cyclone Idai. More than 120 people have died and many more are missing in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. International Relations Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has appealed to South African Non-governmental organisations, the private sector and individuals to make

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2:44

#PODCAST: Robben Island prisoner and freedom fighter...

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2019/03/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - In the words of legendary poet William Shakespeare, "thou know'st 'tis common; all that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity." 84-year-old struggle veteran Sonny Venkatrathnam passed away at the weekend. Sonny served time on Robben Island with the likes of former President Nelson Mandela and is known for his strong-willed approach to politics. He will also remembered for going against Apartheid security and smuggling disguised works of

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3:07

#PODCAST: 40 tour operators and travel agents arrive...

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2019/03/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - 40 tour operators and travel agents from across South Africa and the continent have descended in Durban to experience first hand tourism opportunities the Zulu Kingdom and the country has to offer. Tourism KwaZulu-Natal General Manager for Marketing, Thulisile Galelekile says that the seven direct flights coming in from all over the world to Durban contributed immensely towards the growth of the tourism sector in the province. Galelekile explains governments

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