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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: Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in crisis due to a...

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2018/12/10

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Mahatma Gandhi Hospital at Phoenix, north of Durban, is facing a shortage of experienced staff with patients encountering humungous health challenges. Many patients have complained that health care is on the brink of collapse. Some of them are forced to make their way during the early parts of the morning for medical care. Democratic Alliance Provincial Health Spokesperson, Dr Imran Keeka elaborates on the crisis...

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2:57

#PODCAST: National Parliament finally APPROVES the...

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2018/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - National Parliament has finally approved the Civil Union Amendment Bill at its final plenary sitting for the year. The bill aims to repeal section six of the act - that allows for a marriage officer to object on the grounds of conscience, religion and belief to solemnising a civil union between persons of the same sex. Meanwhille, about 88% of marriage officers in the Home Affairs Department were exempted from marrying same-sex couples. Newsbreak's Hoosen

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3:01

#PODCAST: Minister Pravin Gordhan says Eskom has come...

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2018/12/07

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says Eskom has come up with a plan which will be updated weekly between now and the end of January with regard to making efforts to keep lights on. Gordhan was briefing the media at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg on Eskom's current operational challenges. Earlier, Eskom announced that it would implement Stage Two load shedding from nine o'clock to ten o'clock at night. The power utility says this is due to a shortage of capacity on the national grid. It says

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2:31

#PODCAST: The Democratic Alliance confirm they are...

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2018/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The Democratic Alliance says it will NOT support the National Gambling Amendment Bill. This after the National Assembly approved redrafted versions of the Performers' Protection Amendment Bill, the Copyright Amendment Bill and the Gambling Bill. DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry - Ghaleb Cachalia told Newsbreak why he believes passing the bill will be a big mistake by the government…

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2:07

#PODCAST: President Ramaphosa to announce the...

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2018/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - President Cyril Ramaphosa will today announce the effective date for the implementation of the National Minimum Wage in Johannesburg. This will acknowledge contributions made by representatives of government, business and labour under the auspices of the National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) to achieve the consensus that produced a national minimum wage that is currently set at R20 per hour. Chairperson of the Advisory Panel on the National

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2:37

#PODCAST: Home Affairs Department relax certain...

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2018/12/07

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Department of Home Affairs has relaxed some of the requirements for children travelling abroad. Certain categories of child travellers will no longer have to present supporting documents at ports of entry. Home Affairs Department Media Manager - David Hlabane explains some of the requirements...

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2:10

#PODCAST: Farmers union - Agri SA will approach court...

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2018/12/06

The national farmers union, Agri-SA says it will approach the court if section 25 of the constitution is amended. They will do it on behalf of their members and the farming community at large. Agri-SA president, Dan Kriek says following the decision by Parliament they are going to take the legal route to halt the pending constitutional amendment. Neo Makwiting reports...

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2:16

#PODCAST: Kruger National Park's million-rand prayer...

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2018/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Kruger National Park says its decision to erect a prayer facility for guests of Muslim faith, is one of its ways to connect with society. The facility is at Skukuza Rest Camp section of the park and will cost almost a million rand. Communications officer for the Park, Ike Phaala says hopes are that the facility will make its Muslim guests feel more comfortable when they visit...

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3:05

#PODCAST: The first female of Indian-origin donates...

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2018/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The first female of Indian origin has donated her body to medical science. According to Professor Hoosen Vawda, who is the Director of Body Donor Foundation South Africa, this is the second person of Indian origin to donate their body to medical research in about 40-years. Professor Vawda says health care professionals are facing a critical shortage of human cadavers in the country...

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1:29

#PODCAST: 43-year-old Mohammed Ebrahim from Phoenix...

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2018/12/06

The 43-year-old man who was initially arrested in connection with the kidnapping of ten-year-old Miguel Louw has now been charged with his murder. Mohammed Ebrahim was out on bail of two-thousand-500-rand for allegedly kidnapping Louw. Ebrahim made a brief appearance in court where he was formally charged with murder. Nonhlakanipho Magwaza reports...

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3:45

#PODCAST: Female university students live fear with...

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2018/12/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa is currently observing the 16 Days Of Activism campaign, condemning violence against woman and children. Many female students from universities around the country are living in fear that they could become the next statistic. In most cases, sexual harassment and gender based violence is not reported by the victim because they may have been threatened by the perpetrator. This places a huge strain on trying to put these people behind bars for their

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2:09

#PODCAST: EXCLUSIVE - Rape victim breaks her silence...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - A rape victim has broken her silence on sexual abuse. The victim, who prefers to remain anonymous - says she has been raped multiple times since she was a child. She faced a near rape incident as recent as last week. Sharing her personal experiences of sexual abuse, the victim says rape has become a common practice in the country...

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#PODCAST: Artificial Intelligence (AI) could soon...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Artificial Intelligence (AI) could one day replace human workers here in South Africa. This is according to Preetesh Sewraj, Chief Executive Officer of Product of the Year. Sewraj says even though AI is at a tender phase in the country, it could soon become more mainstream. In this week's Techno Touch, Sewraj explains how AI is making great strides in South Africa...

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2:41

#PODCAST: New reports emerge of "bogus educators"...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Concern is mounting that alleged bogus teachers are operating without proper qualifications in government schools. This emerged after two educators resigned from the teaching fraternity when the education department questioned the teachers about their qualifications. The teachers resigned, but they will now be facing the might of the law. It’s reported that many highly-qualified educators are deciding to leave the country in search of greener pastures. Life

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2:35

#PODCAST: The state of drug rehabilitation to be a...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The state of rehab treatment in South Africa is to be the focus at the Jullo Rehab Centre in Durban. Governments around the world are battling to contain the surge in the number of addiction cases. Amidst the growing epidemic, the Constitutional Court has decriminalised the use of dagga at home. Former member of the United Nations International Narcotics Control Board - Dr Lochan Naidoo discusses the latest developments...

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#PODCAST: MONEY MATTERS - Gross Domestic Product...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The South African economy has officially exited the recession after reporting 2.2% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of the year. The country slipped into a technical recession following two consecutive quarters of negative growth during the first half of the year. Recoveries in manufacturing and agriculture contributed to an increase in economic growth. To discuss this further, economist Professor Dilip Garach joined Newsbreak this

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2:17

#PODCAST: Adv. Shamila Batohi's appointment as the...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced Shamila Batohi as the new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP). Ramaphosa made the announcement at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Batohi becomes the first woman to hold the position since its establishment in 1996. She will take up her position in February next year after serving her notice at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague. Meanwhile, Advocate Kessie Naidu says Advocate Bathoi’s

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#PODCAST: Johannesburg Police disperse protesters in...

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2018/12/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have dispersed a group of protesters who had been blockading roads with burning tyres and rocks at Westbury in Johannesburg. The group took to the streets in the early hours of this morning. The protest was sparked by the provisional release from custody of two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Westbury mother Heather Peterson who was killed in a cross fire during a gun battle of alleged drug dealers month. Gauteng police spokesperson

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2:30

#PODCAST: Phoenix Child & Welfare Society explain the...

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2018/12/04

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - As South Africa observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Director of the Phoenix Child & Welfare Society - Aroona Chetty, says there are many avenues where women can seek help. She says abuse does not differentiate between rich or poor...

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#PODCAST: One killed and three others injured in...

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2018/12/04

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A man has been killed in a serious crash involving two vehicles on Mountbatten Drive in Reservoir Hills, west of Durban. It's believed one vehicle rear ended the other which led to the collision. Three others from the second vehicle have been injured and are receiving treatment at a Durban hospital. Rescue Care's Garrith Jamieson says the exact cause of the crash is unknown at this stage…

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