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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: DSW apologise to inconvenienced residents -...

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2018/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Distribution and collection of the orange recycling bags in eThekwini is expected to be back on track in January 2019 with a new supplier put in place. This follows the orange bag programme being non-functional for about six-months due to legal issues. Durban Solid Waste (DSW) Head, Raymond Rampersad, apologised to residents for the inconvenience caused and encourages residents to keep recycling...

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2:51

#PODCAST: Road safety in KwaZulu-Natal comes to the...

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2018/12/20

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Road safety has come under the spotlight again following the horrific car accident on the N2 northbound before the M1 Higginson Highway off-ramp in Durban, where a mother lost her life on route to her daughters wedding on Sunday. Automobile Association (AA) Spokesperson, Layton Beard, says that in the last few weeks there have been many crashes that have led to fatalities...

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#PODCAST: We look back at some of Cyril Ramaphosa's...

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2018/12/19

It was exactly a year ago this week, when Cyril Ramaphosa was elected ANC President. This followed months of contestation, with 7 presidential hopefuls availing themselves for the governing party's top positoon. The conference was held in Nasrec, Johannesburg. Mbali Thethani reports…

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1:08

#PODCAST: Investigations continue in the case of...

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2018/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating a double-murder after the burnt remains of two people were found in Adams Mission, south of Durban. The identities of the victims are still unknown at this stage. Police spokesperson - Captain Nqobile Gwala says DNA samples have been taken to determine the victims' identity...

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1:32

#PODCAST: Construction of Durban's R275-million...

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2018/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Construction of the much-anticipated R275 million beach-front promenade extension in Durban is progressing well since work started in March this year. Already, 500m of the 750m promenade extension have been completed. The extension is expected to be fully completed in time for the festive season in 2019. eThekwini Deputy City Manager for Economic Development & Planning - Phillip Sithole says excitement is mounting for the added attractions to the

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#PODCAST: SASSA extend deadline for beneficiaries to...

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2018/12/19

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended its deadline for beneficiaries to swap their old white cards for the new SASSA gold cards. Initially, the deadline was the 15th of December but many beneficiaries have still not met that deadline. SASSA's Senior Manager for Communications and Marketing - Vusumuzi Mahaye, says beneficiaries who do not swop their cards before the end of December will NOT receive payments on the white SASSA cards in

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1:34

#PODCAST: Durban mother killed near Chatsworth's...

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2018/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A Durban mother has been killed en route to her daughter's wedding. Nasreen Khan and three others, including her bride-to-be daughter were travelling on the N2 northbound before the M1 Higginson Highway off-ramp in Durban when their vehicle allegedly overturned at midday on Sunday. It's reported that a second vehicle was involved in the crash but fled the accident scene. The three injured are in a stable condition, recovering at a Durban hospital. Rescue Care

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2:17

#PODCAST: Cannabis Expo in Africa say positve...

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2018/12/18

Organisers of the first Cannabis Expo in Africa say the overwhelming response from the public pushes government into wholly legalising the plant. Sunday marked the fourth and last day of the expo, which has attracted over 15,000 people. The expo held at Menlyn in Pretoria comes against the backdrop of the Constitutional Court's recent decriminalization of the use and cultivation of marijuana in private spaces. Phumzile Mlangeni reports…

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1:37

#PODCAST: Sun City's management says it will take...

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2018/12/18

Sun City's management in the North West, says it will take a couple of weeks to fix the remaining 100 rooms, which were damaged by the severe hailstorm. About 400 rooms were reported to have been damaged on Saturday afternoon. But, the popular tourist hub is open for business, including day-to-day visitors. Sisi Segalo reports...

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#PODCAST: Durban dietitian explains how you can work...

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2018/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - With the festive season almost in full swing, and with a wealth of food available, it can also be a trying time for those living with diabetes. It may not be easy to avoid eating that delicious roast lamb or turkey - but there are steps you can take without missing out. In this week's Medical Monitor, Durban-based dietitian, Michelle Tolmay explains how you can work your way around your Christmas meal and not worry too much about your health...

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#PODCAST: Sri Lanka's travel industry suffering due...

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2018/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has been reinstated by President Maithripala Sirisena. Wickremesinghe had been sacked by Sirisena about two months ago which plunged the island nation into political chaos. Since then, the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany have issued an advisory to tourists travelling to Sri Lanka. Secretary General of the Solidarity Group for Peace and Justice, Pregs Padayachee says Sri Lanka's travel industry is

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2:07

#PODCAST: Chatsworth rapper Taragon "Tiger" Moodley...

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2018/12/18

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A Chatsworth-born musician is gearing up to take the rap world by storm. 30-year-old Taragon Moodley, better known as "Tiger" is an unemployed geography teacher. He started his musical career as a scholar after being inspired by well-known international artist, Eminem. With his sights set on becoming a recording artist, Moodley shares his musical journey with Newsbreak...

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#PODCAST: Today could be the perfect day for a trip...

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2018/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Bathers have been cautioned over the increase of blue bottles prevalent on most KwaZulu-Natal beaches. As thousands of holiday makers flock to the coastline, North Coast Station 41 Life Guard Commander - Quentin Power, urges beach goers to take all necessary precautions in mitigating any risks. Blue bottles have long tentacles to deliver a painful sting, which is venomous and powerful enough to kill fish and fend of predators. Power explains...

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#PODCAST: Recovery operations underway after the Sun...

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2018/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The popular Sun City resort at Pilanesberg, in the North West province has been ravaged by a hail-storm and flash flooding at the weekend. Holiday-makers were evacuated from the resort while vehicles and buildings were also damaged. Sun International says around 80 rooms at the Soho Hotel, 40 rooms at the Cabanas, 30 at the Cascades Hotel, 26 at the Vacation Club and 20 at The Palace were damaged. The resorts Chief Operating Officer - Thabo Mosololi, has

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1:34

#PODCAST: The N3 Toll Concession urges calm and focus...

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2018/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The N3 Toll Concession URGED motorists to be patient as traffic volumes peak as many holiday goers make their way home and various holiday destinations around the country. The concession organisation has noted with concern the violation of traffic rules by motorists at various toll plazas around the country. The Concession's Con Roux explains...

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#PODCAST: Durban's #NYE beach light show promises to...

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2018/12/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Durban is often known as the "coolest place to be in summer", and marketing manager at Durban Tourism, Sbu Zondi says this year Durban is once again going to live up to that expectation. Speaking to Newsbreak about the City's plans for entertainment and events along the Durban beach front, Zondi says locals and visitors alike can ring in the new year with a massive firework display on new year's eve. He says this display will be the first of its kind on the

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#PODCAST: Eskom says load-shedding could be stalled...

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2018/12/14

Eskom says load shedding may be averted from today until the 13th of January 2019 following the improvement of the power system. The power utility says improvements are due to maintenance efforts and decreased demand in supply as businesses and industries close down for the festive break. The announcement was made during an information sharing session at its headquarters in Johannesburg. This report by Naledi Ngcobo...

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#PODCAST: Cases of CHILD KIDNAPPINGS for RANSOM...

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2018/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Government has called on parents to watch their children closely following three cases in which four children were kidnapped in Ekurhuleni in the East Rand at the beginning of this month. In all cases the suspects demanded a ransom and later released the children on receipt of the cash. Those kidnapped were between the ages of six and 17 years. Police are yet to make an arrest. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Mxolisi Kaunda -

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1:46

#PODCAST: Political crisis in Sri Lanka continues as...

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2018/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The political crisis in Sri Lanka continues to grip the island nation. In the latest developments, Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has ruled that the President Maithripala Sirisena's dissolution of Parliament last month was unconstitutional. This after President Sirisena ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with Mahinda Rajapaksa, a former controversial president. Solidarity Group for Peace and Justice Secretary General - Pregs Padayachee says

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#PODCAST: Taxpayers saved from paying the legal fees...

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2018/12/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - "No man is above the law and no man is below it." These were the words of American statesmen Theodore Roosevelt Junior, who served as the 26th President of the United States in the 1900s. The North Gauteng High Court has done just this by ordering the State Attorney to take steps - including the institution of civil proceedings - to recover the money spent on paying for former president Jacob Zuma's legal fees. Legal expert Saber Ahmed Jazbhay joined Newsbreak

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