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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: Shocking train-surfing video sizzles...

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2019/02/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Staying with CURRENT affairs...It's been an ELECTRIFYING day on social media. A SHOCKING video has gone viral showing a man being electrocuted while laying on top of a train at a train station in Shallcross, south of Durban. Spokesperson for KwaZulu Natal Emergency Medical Services, Robert McKenzie, says the man survived the incident and has been transported to hospital for the further care he requires. The man is now being termed as "Iron Man" on social

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#PODCAST: Three killed in Isipingo wall collapse

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2019/02/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Investigations are underway at the scene of a construction site in Isipingo, south of Durban. This after three men were killed when a wall collapsed on them at the construction site yesterday afternoon. KZN EMS spokesperson, Robert Mckenzie says two other people were injured....

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#PODCAST: The latest in the #SadiaSukhraj murder trial

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2019/02/19

by SABC reporter, Cebisile Mkhize - The murder trial of nine-year Sadia Sukhraj who was killed in a botched hijacking last year continues at Durban High Court today. Sukhraj was shot dead when her father's vehicle was hijacked in Chatsworth, south of Durban. One of the suspects was also killed during the shoot-out. 39- year old Seni Mkhize is testifying at the Durban High Court today. The accused faces two counts of murder and one of hijacking. Our reporter Nonjabula Makamu is at court with the

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#PODCAST: Tongaat men burnt to death in suspected...

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2019/02/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - Three people have been burnt to death at Greylands Road in Tongaat, north of Durban. It's alleged that the men were assaulted and then burned by angry community members last night, who accused the men of committing various crimes in the area. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says no arrests have been made and police are investigating three cases of murder....

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#PODCAST: ANALYSIS: Bosasa's voluntary liquidation...

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2019/02/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - African Global Operations (AGO), formerly known as Bosasa, has confirmed in a statement that the company is under voluntary liquidation. This after the groups bank communicated a decision to close down the company's banking facilities. According to a statement released by the company's board of directors, the bank had indicated that it wanted to distance itself from the group due to serious corruption allegations that have emerged from the Commission of

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2:18

#PODCAST: SAIPPA strongly oppose government's...

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2019/02/19

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA) has strongly opposed government's intention to renegotiate power purchase agreements in an effort to help Eskom cut costs. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the power utility pays high prices to Independent Power Producers for power generated from renewable energy projects. SAIPPA has cautioned that changing the rules would have a negative impact on President Cyril Ramaphosa's

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2:48

#PODCAST: The number of medical professionals...

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2019/02/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Dementia is one of the more significant health-care burdens facing particularly older members of society and their families. Despite this, there is a lack of awareness about dementia in South Africa and insufficient numbers of medical professionals and care facilities specialising in this highly complex area of health-care. That's according to Ivan Oosthuizen, the CEO of Livewell Villages, a retirement facility that specialises in caring for people who suffer

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#PODCAST: NINE Mangosuthu University of Technology...

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2019/02/19

By SABC Reporter Cebisile Mkhize - A total of nine Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) students have been arrested for public violence. This after students embarked on violent protest action at the institution yesterday. The students are demanding better living conditions and solutions to the poor administration of financial aid funding, including living allowances. KwaZulu-Natal police spokespersons, Captain Nqobile Gwala says the students will appear in court this week...

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#PODCAST: Serious collision leaves one dead and two...

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2019/02/19

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A 61-year-old woman has died after she was involved in a side-impact collision on the R102 in Verulam, north of Durban yesterday afternoon. Two other occupants that were involved in this crash were taken to hospital and are in a critical condition. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), Prem Balram says this crash is most likely caused by negligence by on the drivers...

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1:43

#PODCAST: UKZN students embark on violent protest at...

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2019/02/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Cebisile Mkhize - The situation is calm at Mahatma Gandhi Road in the Durban central business district following a demonstration by University of KwaZulu-Natal students during the night. According to reports students threw beds and furniture out of the windows, complaining about the failure of the university to attend to their problems. Police intervened to calm the situation. This morning traffic was diverted as the road was closed off following the protest.A violent protest

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#PODCAST: India to avenge murder of 44 soldiers...

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2019/02/18

India's prime minister has given a free hand to the million-plus military to avenge the massacre of 44 soldiers in Kashmir. The warning went out as the air force conducted live-fire drills on Pakistan's borders as a wave of anger grew amid reports of hate attacks on students from Kashmir in parts of India. This report compiled by Rana Senn presented by Hoosen Ebrahim......

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#PODCAST: Durban interfaith prayer held for soldiers...

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2019/02/18

Two alleged terrorism militants, including the commander who allegedly masterminded Thursday's terror attack on a convoy at Pulwama, have been killed in the south Kashmir district, in which four army personnel were also murdered. Meanwhile, hundreds of Indian nationals and locals held an interfaith prayer on Durban's Golden Mile in memory of the 44 soldiers who were killed in the Valentines Day attack at Pulwama. President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the attacks and in a statement added that

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#PODCAST - Knowing CPR could save your child's life

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2019/02/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Shanell Daniel - All parents should know cardiopulmanory resusitation (CPR) procedure. That's according to paramedics in KwaZulu-Natal. This after a number of drowning incidents involving children have been reported in the province. On Friday, Newsbreak reported on a little girl, who allegedly drowned in Umlazi J section, south of Durban. It's alleged that the girl was washed down the river after a group of four children where playing on a river bank. In a seperate incident,

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#PODCAST: Retired former ambassador to Iran Yusuf...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Procuer Hoosen Ebrahim - Retired former ambassador to Iran, Yusuf Saloojee, has been released on R4,000 bail after appearing at the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court over allegations of corruption. The allegations relate to telecoms giant MTN's cell phone operating licence in Iran. Police say Saloojee was given R1.4 million to help MTN win a 15-year contract to operate in Iran - worth over 400-billion-rand - from Turkish mobile operator, Turkcell. He allegedly used the

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1:46

#PODCAST: Agricultural economist warns of potential...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Consumers can expect a hike in the price of basic commodities due to to increased pressure on the agricultural sector caused by load shedding. This is according to Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB, Paul Makube. He says that food inflation could become a reality, as load shedding causes increased energy costs to cold-rooms and food production...

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#PODCAST: Grade 12 learner from Isipingo appears in...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A grade 12 leaner from a high school in Isipingo, south of Durban will be appearing at the Durban Family Court later today - after he was found with packets of dagga strapped to his body - during a police school search on Friday. Communications Officer at the Isipingo SAPS, Captain David Raguven says that during the planned operations, four learners were taken in for questioning by police - and were released to their parents pending further investigation. He says

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#PODCAST: Newsbreak Legend's shines the spotlight on...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Taresh Harreeparshad - Having just celebrated World Radio Day - in this week's Newsbreaks Legend Series we turn up the frequency on the life of one of Lotus FM's most loved voices, Dr. Veena Lutchman. She has taken her love for Indian languages and music directly to the hearts of South Africans - by always finding innovative ways to promote the arts...

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#PODCAST: eThekwini Electricity clear up confusion...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh harreeparshad - The eThekwini Electricity Department says there may be faults or over-load trips that occur during load shedding that may change your load shedding block. Many consumers have complained to Newsbreak that sometimes their load shedding times fall within different area blocks - making it difficult to stick to a particular schedule. The Municipality says that if a fault occurs in a sub-station for a specific block, the electricity system sends power to homes

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#PODCAST: Private security company RUSA warn of...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - An elderly man was shot to death on Friday evening in Tongaat, north of Durban - when he went out of his house to check on a water meter - believed to be turned off. Responding to the shooting, Prem Balram from local security company Reaction Unit South Africa says paramedics declared the man dead at the scene. Balram says people need to be vigilant about the various tactics that criminals use...

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#PODCAST: Eskom's Khulu Phasiwe & eThekwini...

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2019/02/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Darkness hangs over the country as the situation at Eskom remains a nightmare. Over 400 billion rand in debt and poor mismanagement: means load shedding is your current status. So what do you do to handle the power crisis? Newsbreak Talk finds out...

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