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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 Minara Chamber of Commerce bestow author...

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2023/10/30

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Minara Chamber of Commerce bestowed huge honours on local businesses making global marks at the weekend. Awards were handed for business entities across various scales: including community building and start-ups. One such winner was author and media expert Shafinaaz Hassim, who we bestowed with The Professional Achiever 2023 award. Hassim says the honour just inspires her to do better work, as a mark of honour to those who work behind the

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#PODCAST Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation...

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2023/10/30

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Shanell Daniel - An extensive search by Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit has resulted in the arrest of a man believed to be responsible for the killing of a police officer. Twenty-three-year-old Njabulo Mzimela was arrested in Ntuzuma over the weekend for the fatal shooting of 45-year-old Sergeant Dumisani Cele in Inanda earlier this year. KwaZulu-Natal Hawks spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Simphiwe Mhlongo, says the arrest is

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3:11

#PODCAST This year's #WorldStrokeDay commemoration to...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Seen by health-care experts as an important medical calendar highlight, World Stroke Day on Sunday the 29th October looks to mobilise the global community to raise awareness and drive action on stroke prevention. According to global statistics, one in four of us will have a stroke in our lifetime. And 90% of those strokes could be prevented by addressing a small number of risk factors including high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial

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3:28

#PODCAST An urgent meeting will look to chart a way...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Following several complaints of alleged fraud and corruption at schools across KwaZulu-Natal to the Parents Association of KZN, an urgent meeting will tomorrow be held to empower governing bodies in ways to best deal with such incidents. The meeting is taking place at the Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre at Chatsworth south of Durban from 2PM. Issues of alleged selling of positions and interference in appointing teachers among other things will come under

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2:08

#PODCAST Hospitals in Gaza to reach capacity soon, as...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is reaching critical levels as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continues. Thousands in the Gaza strip have been displaced, without food or water. Shelters and hospitals have reached capacity as fears grow over the possible outbreak of diseases. Doctors are contending with limited supplies, equipment and capacity in hospitals are among the several challenges confronting medical practitioners. Doctor Abdul Qadir Hamad, head

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3:17

#PODCAST Attracting over 2,000 competitors, KZN's...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Avid road-runners wanting to compete in one of the country's most scenic races still have a chance to enter the Sapphire Coast Marathon to be held this Sunday. It comprises of the new new route along the Amanzimtoti coastline, south of Durban. This early qualifier for the Comrades Marathon 2024 has attracted over 2000 competitors. Late registration to participate in the run takes place at the Amanzimtoti Athletics Club today and tomorrow. Romy Wenzel of

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report -27 October 2023...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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2:48

#PODCAST Ubuntu Foundation offer hope in restoring...

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2023/10/27

By Newsbreak Intern Ayanda Chule - People living with disabilities also deserve to be loved and supported. That's according to Ubuntu Foundation co-founder Samkelo Miya. Embodying the cardinal belief of an old Nguni saying: 'Umuntu ungu-muntu nga-bantu"- meaning "I am because you are"- this non-profit organization offers services like providing wheelchairs and economic support to local communities in KwaZulu-Natal. Miya says people with disabilities often deal with discrimination from society and

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3:40

#PODCAST Writer Dr. Eubulus Timothy details the...

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2023/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The COVID-19 pandemic impacted health care professionals psychologically to a point that they don't realise they need healing from the mental stress incurred during that time. This is according to award-winning writer, director and producer of film and television - Dr Eubulus Timothy who says that professionals were unprepared to handle such a powerful and unknown virus. He told Newsbreak they had to face situations of extreme distress where patients, friends,

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2:59

#PODCAST Amid rising gang violence, the Mannenberg...

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2023/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Community Policing Forum (CPF) at Mannenberg in Cape Town are concerned about the safety of pupils ahead of the 2023 matric exams amid rising gang violence plaguing the area. Mannenberg CPF Chairperson, Vernon Visagie says tensions have flared up over the last two weeks between rival gangs within Mannenberg. Visagie says matric pupils and parents are having sleepless nights and fearing for their safety ahead of the examinations. He says they have appealed

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#PODCAST FOOD INSECURITY: agricultural...

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2023/10/26

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Youth are being encouraged to take up agricultural entrepreneurship in an effort to alleviate food insecurity within South Africa. This as a report by the The United Nations World Food Program estimates that 139 million people experienced acute food insecurity in 2021. This number is up about 40 million from the previous year, as a result of global conflict and other security risks. Deputy CEO of Youth Development Non-Profit Company, Afrika Tikkun, Onyi Nwaneri

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#PODCAST Disadvantaged learners from schools around...

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2023/10/26

By Newsbreak Intern Ayanda Chule - Young learners from disadvantaged schools in Johannesburg to benefit from the Music Education Programme. Beat Makers Market's founder and Chief Entrepreneurial Officer - Ernest Enzo Tema- says this is a unique opportunity for students to explore the basics of beat making and music composition. Tema says the music education programme is about empowerment and self-expression and will assist learners unlock their creative potential. He says this is also a chance to

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#PODCAST The South African Post Bank confirm that...

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2023/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The South African Post Bank says SASSA gold cards will not expire and grant recipients will continue to access monies beyond 2023. The gold cards were set to expire in December this year, as many beneficiaries scrambled to change their payment method to a preferred bank. In September this year, around 600-thousand out if its over 5-million beneficiaries using the gold card were left without monies for up to over a week due to a technical glitch. Postbank

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3:26

#PODCAST As the buildup to the 2023 NSC examinations...

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2023/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 190,000 candidates are expected to write the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations from the 30th of October until the 5th December. With over 1,000 accredited examination centres across Gauteng alone, the Department of Basic Education is tightening the grip on cheating during this time. They say that pupils together with educators will sign a pledge to alert them around the consequences of being dishonest. Department spokesperson Elijah

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#PODCAST World Bank Findex notes that digital...

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2023/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As digital platforms have become the new normal since the Covid-19 pandemic, so has payment methods for consumers. According to the World Bank Findex 2022 database, approximately 41 percent of adults in Africa with transaction accounts made a digital payment in 2021, compared to the 27 percent in 2017. As the narrative surrounding payment methods shifts, some financial experts are calling for consumers to embrace the benefits that come with e-commerce trends

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#PODCAST Cape Town's V & A Waterfront Marina once...

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2023/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Cape Town's V&A Waterfront Marina, has for the fifth year in a row been awarded the iconic Blue Flag South Africa status for excellence in safety, amenities, cleanliness and meeting environmental standards. The iconic Blue Flag is one of the world's most recognised voluntary eco-labels awarded to beaches, marinas and sustainable boating tourism operators. The award for the 2023/2024 season was handed down by the Wildlife and Environment Society of South

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#PODCAST REACTION: Competition Commission open...

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2023/10/25

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - This month the Competition Commission announced an inquiry amid concerns that social media platforms have unfair advantages and market practices, which are damaging South Africa's news media sector. The Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry cited platforms such as Google, TikTok, Facebook & Twitter - and how damaging they can be to the news media sector's ability to remain dynamic and vibrant. The Commission are particularly concerned about smaller

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#PODCAST Wild Coast Sun host Miss SA Natasha Joubert...

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2023/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Children from rural areas in the Eastern Cape will soon be starting new chapters in the educational journey. This as Sun International's, Wild Coast Sun, has invested six-hundred-thousand rand into the construction of a community library. The Amadiba Community Library will also have a hall, ablution facilities and a kitchen. Books, which are for junior and secondary school learners, as well as all community members, have already been donated by the Department

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2:49

#PODCAST UK government announce plans to restrict the...

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2023/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - A 12-year-old United Kingdom girl who suffered a lung collapse and spent four days in an induced coma has told the media that children "should never start vaping". Sarah Griffin had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems a month ago. Her mum Mary said she feared she was going to lose her daughter. The news comes as the UK government recently announced plans to restrict the marketing and sale of vapes targeted at

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#PODCAST Avian Flu: Agriculture Minister allows the...

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2023/10/24

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says the outbreak of avian influenza is contained. The country has been dealing with the disease for the past few months, that has affected poultry in all provinces, except for the Northern Cape. The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) says in an effort to stamp out the disease, seven-point-five million chickens have been culled so far. As a result of the flu, consumers are complaining that

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