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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: What to expect, when you're NOT...

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2019/03/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - While many people are willing to adopt orphans, the adoption process can be quite daunting. KwaZulu-Natal Childline Operations Manager, Adeshni Naicker, says although the adoption process is an intricate one, the possibility of providing a loving home to a child is most rewarding. A recent Hollywood movie titled "Instant Family" showcased the funny side of some of the "ups and downs" of the adoption process. For those who are serious about adding to their

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#PODCAST: Newsbreak Talk tackle the controversial...

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2019/03/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - On Friday, the city obtained a high court order, compelling land invaders to make representations to the court why it must not grant an order evicting them from municipal land occupied illegally. According to the order, the community needs to be notified first and they have been given until Friday this week to vacate municipal land, failure which could result to eviction. This contentious topic was elaborated on during Sunday's edition of Newsbreak Talk

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#PODCAST: 14 children injured in early morning crash...

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2019/03/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Fourteen children have been injured in a crash on Hammarsdale Main Road, at the outter West of Durban. The children were en route to school when the mini-bus they were travelling in crashed into another vehicle. Spokesperson for KZN Emergency Medical Services, Rob McKenzie, says the children sustained serious and minor injuries. McKenzi urges motorists to drive with caution especially when transporting children...

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3:43

#PODCAST: Start a food garden and feed a hungry belly...

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2019/03/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Mfundo Mthembu - Food is free if you start a food garden. That's the theme for the urban food garden project at the Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre. This weekend community members will be provided with equipment, seedlings and skills to sustain a living through gardening as a means to alleviate poverty. Lenny Naidu Development Institute chairperson Derrick Naidu says this project is in line with Nelson Mandela' vision that all people get a meal before going to bed...

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3:05

#PODCAST: Dad of dumped Newlands infant talks - I...

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2019/03/01

A forty-four year-old man, who has claimed to be the father of the baby girl was who was found dumped in a storm water drain in Newlands East, Durban, last month, says he wants the child to live with him. The infant was removed from a pipe situated in a storm water drain after a four-hour rescue operation by paramedics. The father - who remains anonymous to protect the identity of the child - says he had an extramarital affair with the child's mother. Prabashini Moodley reports..............

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1:34

#PODCAST: South Indian star Sharanya Turadi looks to...

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2019/03/01

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Popular South Indian actress Sharanya Turadi jetted into Durban yesterday for a grand concert with popular Tamil playback singer Shankar Mahadevan. Newsbreak asked this journalist-turned-actress about her visit to the port city and found out what can be expected when she takes to the stage...

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3:02

#PODCAST: Pakistan PM Imran Khan promises to return a...

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2019/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised to return a captured Indian fighter jet pilot later today as a peace gesture. The offer came amid efforts by the US and other world powers to de-escalate military tensions between the two nuclear rivals a day after both downed enemy jets. This report by Rana Senn is voiced by Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo...

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#PODCAST: One woman dead and another in the ICU -...

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2019/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A woman in her 20's has died and another left in ICU after the pair were rammed into a wall by a bakkie. The women were walking on Venus Road, Verulam, north of Durban, when the driver of the bakkie lost control of the vehicle after the steering wheel had locked. According to Director of Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, a case of negligent driving has been opened, however the charge will be changed to culpable homicide following the woman's death...

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#PODCAST: Durban educator Usha Naidu - "children need...

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2019/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Don't pay attention to your children only once they start developing behavioural problems. That's the stern warning from Durban educator and author - Usha Naidu. Naidu will be launching her book entitled, "Behind the Scenes - Insights into the journey of parenting" at the Durban Book Fair at Mitchell Park. She says parents need to be aware of their children and start disciplining them from a grassroots level...

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1:34

#PODCAST: Childline KwaZulu-Natal discuss the many...

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2019/03/01

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An alarming number of babies have been abandoned across the country recently. In a follow-up interview, Acting Director of Childline KwaZulu-Natal - Adeshini Naicker, says the organisation is once again extremely disappointed by these incidents. She continues by saying that there are many options for mothers with unwanted babies - including an option to anonymously drop the baby off at Durban-based organisations like "Door of Hope" and "Isaiah 54"...

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#PODCAST: Closing arguments in #SADIASUKHRAJ #murder...

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2019/02/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - The fate of the man accused of murdering nine-year-old Sadia Sukhraj, Sibonelo Mkhize, hangs in the balance with the closing arguments being delivered in the Durban High Court. Prosecutor, Calvin Singh, has asked the court not to accept the version of the accused and that he should be found guilty on all three charges against him. However, the State argues that Mkhize should not be found guilty. Sukhraj was shot dead in a botched hijacking last year in

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4:54

#PODCAST: New twist in #ResurrectionPastor drama -...

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2019/02/28

Incredible Happenings Ministries leader Paseka Motsoeneng, also known as Pastor Mboro, wants to meet controversial Pastor Alph Lukau of Alleluia Ministries International, for bringing Christianity into disrepute after he was filmed purportedly bringing a man back to life. The man, 29-year old Brighton Moyo, who is seen waking up in a coffin is said to have absconded from work and is being sought by his employer. Sashin Naidoo has more...

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1:56

#PODCAST: Manhunt launched for convict who escaped...

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2019/02/28

by Newsbreak's Mfundo Mthembu - The police are still hunting a 30-year old suspect who escaped after being sentenced to eight years in the Umlazi Magistrates Court, south of Durban. The man is charged with kidnapping, assaulting and stabbing another man in KwaMakhutha area, south of Durban back in 2017. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says the suspect overpowered and assaulted the police guard who was escourting him back to the court cells and the fled.....

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2:23

#PODCAST: Pakistan vs. India - Airstrikes bomb jets...

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2019/02/28

To international news... Pakistan says it conducted air strikes and shot down two Indian war jets yesterday - just a day after Indian planes bombed what it said was a militant camp across the border. The military tensions between the two nuclear-armed states has led to several world powers urging both sides to calm down. This report by Rana Senn is voiced by Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo...

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#PODCAST: SABC NEWS speaks to two alarmed Clare...

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2019/02/28

Clare Estate in the eThekwini Municipality is battling land invasions. The latest invasion has residents throwing their hands up in frustration. It is the newest of a whopping 27 informal settlements in that area. In this report, SABC reporter Minoshni Pillay speaks to two Clare Estate residents about why they fear land grabs and how it has affected life as they knew it...

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#PODCAST: ANOTHER BABY has been found dumped in a...

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2019/02/28

By SABC reporter Mfundo Mthembu - Another baby has been found dumped in a drain in KwaZulu-Natal. Police say they are investigating a case of concealment of birth after a newborn baby was found in a sewage drain in Mpumalanga township, west of Durban. Police Spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbele says no arrests have been made...

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#PODCAST: Do you fancy your own lush herb garden? If...

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2019/02/28

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - With their aromatic properties used for flavouring and garnishing food - herbs are many gardeners and cook's best friend. Horticulturist, Erwin Bucus, says the best use for herbs comes from them being fresh, young, tender and juicy. If you've ever wanted to have your very own herb garden, but have no idea where to start, Bucus has the best tips for you to earn those green fingers...

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2:56

#PODCAST: Experts warn "youth violence" is increasing...

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2019/02/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Youth violence - which occurs when young people between the ages of 10 and 24 years intentionally use physical force to threaten or harm others - has reached disturbing levels at South African schools. That's according to Chairperson of the Parent Association of KwaZulu-Natal, Vee Gani. This also follows an incident where a 13-year-old learner stabbed another learner to death with a pair of scissors at a primary school in Johannesburg. It's believed that a

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#ICYMI: Newsbreak analysis on the #2019BudgetSpeech...

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2019/02/28

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Earlier in the month South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his maiden 2019 budget speech in parliament. Reactions from the public were mixed and some felt the speech put too much of focus on investment opportunities. Economist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) - Ayanda Meyiwa joined Newsbreak for our special coverage on the speech. In this extended interview, she joins Taresh Harreeparshad for a robust analytical

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#PODCAST: KZN Health MEC admits King Edward Hospital...

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2019/02/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KZN MEC for Economic Development Sihle Zikalala continued delivering the State of the Province Address. This, after Premier Willies Mchunu took ill at the podium and had to be taken for medical attention. Meanwhile, Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo, says there is a grave concern dealing with the medical facilities in need of upgrades at the south of Durban, specifically the King Edward Hospital in Chatsworth....

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