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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: Airline #CemAir will remain grounded if it...

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2018/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has warned that Airline, CemAir will remain grounded if it fails to rectify two serious offences that pose a safety risk to the public. CemAir was issued with a prohibition order earlier this week after failing to produce proof of the appointment of an approved and qualified person for a critical position within the Airline. SACAA accuses CemAir of intentionally violating Civil Aviation regulations despite

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2:44

#PODCAST: Save the Children South Africa warn parents...

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2018/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A non-governmental organisation is urging parents to be vigilant while on outings with their children this festive season. Child Protection Programme Manager at Save the Children South Africa, says parents should adequately prepare their children with safety tips before sending them away from their homes...

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2:41

#PODCAST: 43-year-old murder suspect Mohammed Ebrahim...

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2018/12/13

A 43-three-year-old suspect told the Durban Magistrate's Court that he did NOT only work with nine-year-old Miguel Louw's mother Raylene, but he was also in a romantic relationship with her for two-and-a-half years. Mohammed Ebrahim appeared in court for his formal bail application. He has been charged with the murder of the boy who went missing in July this year. The state has since dropped the charges of kidnapping and theft. Louw's body was found in a bush near Ebrahim's home in Phoenix, north of

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2:59

#PODCAST: Snake catcher Jason Arnold breaks down the...

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2018/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa has only two types of anti-venom to treat snake bite victims in the country. One of these is to treat a vast number of bites from the venomous snakes in the country, while the other is to specifically treat boomslang bites. In this week's Greenscene, snake catcher - Jason Arnold explains how the warm weather conditions this festive season will play a role in increased snake activity...

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2:00

#PODCAST: "Shiven's Workshop" to provide...

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2018/12/13

By Newsbreak Producer Taleisha Naidoo - A Durban man is on a mission to spread the Christmas joy to underprivileged children. Shiven Gopi is transforming old and broken toys donated by community members into good-as-new toys. The electronic quality engineer has turned his dining room table into a workshop in order to repair the toys. After the repairs are done, Gopi will distribute the toys to several children's homes, largely in rural areas. Gopi explains how he got the idea to start what he calls

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2:57

#PODCAST: Here's why the city of Cape Town has been...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The city of Cape Town has been voted as the greatest city on Earth in the 2018 Telegraph Travel Awards survey. This is the sixth year in a row that the Mother City has claimed the top spot. Over 45-thousand tourists voted in favour of the Mother City as the number one destination, above popular cities such as New York and Tokyo. An elated Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato says the friendly people as well as its serene beaches have been among the reasons for the

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2:16

#PODCAST: South Africa has been ranked number one in...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - South Africa has been ranked as number one in cyber crimes in the world. Consumers have been urged to be extra vigilant when it comes to cyber crimes this festive season as criminals always find new ways, especially when it comes to phishing scams. South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) Chief Executive Officer Kaylani Pillay says people should report cyber crimes immediately and ensure that they do not provide personal information...

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3:07

#PODCAST: Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer cases...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Global Cancer Observatory (GCO) says the number of cancer cases in the world could rise to over 29-million by the year 2040. Today marks Universal Health Coverage Day and the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) will be focussing on strengthening advocacy efforts towards equitable access to treatment and care for all South Africans. Several issues will be discussed at the Durban Care Centre later today. CANSA National Advocacy Coordinator - Lorraine

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3:14

#PODCAST: Political parties look to weed out corrupt...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With the 2019 General Elections just months away, South African political parties have begun weeding out corrupt members in an effort to woo the electorate. This as the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) parted ways with Member of Provincial Parliament Hassan Farouk Motala, who was convicted of fraud at the Durban Magistrates Court recently. Chatsworth community leader and activist - Les Govender has since taken over in Motala's position in the KwaZulu Natal

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3:16

#PODCAST: Gift of the Givers Foundation provide a...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Pietermaritzburg-based non-governmental organization - the Gift of the Givers Foundation have provided humanitarian support to almost 100 families of SAPS officials killed in the line of duty in the Western Cape. The NGO joined Police Minister Bheki Cele and other police officials in the distribution of food parcels, party packs, five wheelchairs and hot meals to the families. Gift of the Givers Executive Director - Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman explains why it is

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2:51

#PODCAST: Doctor selected as the only South African...

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2018/12/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A local doctor is set to fly the South African flag high at the African Union. Dr. Shakira Choonara has been selected as the only South African to join the inaugural African Union Youth Advisory Council as a member. The 29-year-old will drive and advocate global youth development issues alongside eight prestigious young leaders from across the African continent. Dr. Choonara says she is looking forward to effectively using the global platform to help develop

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1:17

#PODCAST: Police arrest a women in her 20's after...

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2018/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police have arrested a woman, believed to be in her twenties, for the alleged dumping of two foetuses on Lynn Road in Glen Ashley, north of Durban. Police say the arrest was made after community members noticed the woman suspiciously standing near the area of the shocking discovery. It's believed that the foetuses were twins. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says a case of concealment of death has been opened...

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1:56

#PODCAST: Children urged to avoid live or illegal...

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2018/12/11

By Newbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Deaths related to illegal electricity connections are on the rise in areas north of Durban. That's according to a private security company. On Saturday, an unidentified man was electrocuted at Canelands in Verulam, north of Durban. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa - Prem Balram says in most incidents, children are electrocuted due to exposed electricity cables. Balram says communities should report illegal electricity connections before it results in more

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2:42

#PODCAST: Families of the Life Esidimeni tragedy...

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2018/12/11

A group of people demanding compensation from the Gauteng government following the Life Esidimeni tragedy, say they are being given the run around. They held a protest outside Gauteng Premier David Makhura's office in Johannesburg yesterday. The Gauteng government says it has settled the 134 claims for people who were part of the Life Esidimeni Arbitration hearings, according to the order of the chairperson - retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke. In 2016, over 140 psychiatric patients died

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2:26

#PODCAST: The Durban Art Gallery's apartheid-themed...

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2018/12/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A photographic exhibition depicting the difficulties faced by families during the apartheid era, opened at the Durban Art Gallery last night. Entitled "Proclamation 73", after an apartheid era race classification law - the exhibit runs from now until February next year. Curator, Chandra Frank says the exhibit depicts and uncovers personal difficulties of families during the implementation of the Group Areas Act and the subsequent FORCED removals...

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2:43

#PODCAST: Global study finds that India's toxic air...

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2018/12/11

According to a global study, India's dirty air claimed 1.24 million lives in 2017, or 12.5% of all deaths recorded last year. The warning on the scale of pollution comes at the peak of India's tourism season, but tourism in the Asian country has withered in recent times due to toxic smog engulfing its larger cities. Rana Senn reports...

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2:19

#PODCAST: With the festive season underway,...

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2018/12/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Bathers are being urged to exercise extreme caution when out at the beach or around any bodies of water. This after two eight-year-old boys drowned on Friday at Dakota Beach in Isipingo, south of Durban. It's believed the boys were swimming when they got into difficulty. Livesaving SA spokesperson - Jace Govender says as the festive season approaches, drowning is an ever-present risk...

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2:22

#PODCAST: IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dismisses...

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2018/12/10

Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader - Mangosuthu Buthelezi has expressed concern about government's plan to expropriate land without compensation. Addressing an audience at the Indian Consulate in Durban, Buthelezi - who is the traditional prime minister of the King of the AmaZulu, said people were forcibly removed by the apartheid government through similar measures. He has called for the building of bridges rather than opening old wounds. Dries Liebenberg compiled this report...

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2:33

#PODCAST: Local NGO Democracy Development Programme...

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2018/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - One of South Africa's leading non-governmental organisations, Democracy Development Programme (DDP) will be commemorating 25 years of creating political awareness and citizen participation in the country's fledgling democracy. It also paved the way for a healthy discussion focusing on tolerance and human rights that are enshrined in the country's constitution. Democracy Development Programme (DDP) Executive Director Dr. Rama Naidoo - who will be handing the

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2:04

#PODCAST: British Parliament release contentious...

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2018/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The British Parliament has released highly contentious Facebook emails in regards to misinformation and data privacy seized from an American businessman. The man in question also seems to be embroiled in a lawsuit with social media. The committee threatened to make the files public, even though they were prevented by a California court order. Newsbreak asked World Wide Worx Founder - Arthur Goldstuck about how this privacy invasion affects South Africans at

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