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Newsbreak

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 - Newsbreak Talk engage with the public -...

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2018/11/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Justice for Baby Jamie, but is it really? 20 years in prison for the mother who was complicit in the brutal murder of her three year old child. It's a crime that shocked the entire nation. But it's also raised some serious questions. On Saturday, Newsbreak Talk asked the tough questions...

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#PODCAST - Verulam's Anand Jayrajh praises the work...

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2018/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - November marks the 158th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers from India to South Africa. Many of them were recruited by the British in exchange on the promise of a better life. In this edition of unearthing their journey to the shores of South Africa, Newsbreak speaks to 1860 Indentured Labourers' Foundation Executive Member in Verulam - Anand Jayrajh...

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#PODCAST - Indian spiritual leader Brahmarishi...

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2018/11/09

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A peace and reflection garden in honour of the 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 100th Anniversary of the first democratic President, Nelson Mandela will be launched in Durban by a Spiritual leader from India today. Brahmarishi Mohanji is the founder of the Mohanji and ACT foundation - which turns 15 years today. The foundation is an organisation that brings together like-minded people in an effort to cultivate a peaceful existence. Mohanji

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3:25

#PODCAST - EXCLUSIVE: Engineering hopeful, to sugars...

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2018/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The deadly street drug known as 'Sugars' is still tearing apart many lives and families in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The experimentation phase combined with peer pressure among the youth has proving more prevalent in recent years. Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo takes you through a difficult and painful path of 28-year-old Ray Naiker, who went from obtaining an engineering degree to stealing from his family to support his addiction...

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1:51

#PODCAST - DA eThekwini leader calls for immediate...

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2018/11/09

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has reported a top level employee at the eThekwini Municipality to the South African Human Rights Commission. This after the employee allegedly used the C-word in a racist rant against an Indian-origin employee. DA eThekwini Caucus Leader - Nicole Graham - says the employee who allegedly made the racist remarks should be suspended immediately...UPDATE: eThekwini Municipality spokesperson - Msawakhe Mayisela says the

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2:10

#PODCAST - Shallcross residents up in arms as new...

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2018/11/08

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patal - Residents of Shallcross at Chatsworth, south of Durban are concerned about houses being constructed on soccer fields and playgrounds. Jonathan Anniapan from a local political party, says that they have taken the complaint to the MEC for Housing and are awaiting a response. Anniappen explains what these grounds are being used for and how the residents will be adversely affected...UPDATE: The Municipality did not grant Newsbreak an interview, until they

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1:52

#PODCAST - IPID to conclude investigations relating...

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2018/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is concluding its investigation into the events that unfolded outside the Chatsworth Police Station, when police used stun grenades to disperse residents. In May this year, hundreds of residents marched to the police station demanding for increased patrols following the death of Sadia Sukhraj. She was shot in an apparent botched hijacking on May 28th. The girl's death sparked outrage in the community with

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2:16

#PODCAST - New recycling project to assist informal...

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2018/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - A newly launched recycling project will help residents at the Quarry Road West informal settlement in Durban convert rubbish to rands. Project Hlwekisa, which means "to clean" in seSotho, has been initiated by a popular beverage company in South Africa. Project manager - Ntsako Balyoi says the project encourages residents to participate in waste management with the aim to create a sustainable green economy...

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#PODCAST - Durban Metro to clamp down hard on...

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2018/11/08

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Durban Metro Police together with the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) and the South African Police Services (SAPS) have embarked on a project to arrest pedestrians crossing busy roads and intersections unsafely. Pedestrian's in Durban who unsafely cross busy highways in the city will now face the full might of the law. Durban Metro Police Spokesperson - Parboo Sewpersad explains the latest initiative...

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#PODCAST - SABC could issue retrenchment letters as...

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2018/11/08

The SABC may issue retrenchments letters to workers at the beginning of February next year. This will be done if the 60-day consultation process with unions and other stakeholders doesn't produce alternative cost-cutting measures. The SABC says the consultation process, in line with Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act, will start next Tuesday. It'll be facilitated by the CCMA. The public broadcaster intends to lay off 981 permanent staff. It also plans to cut down drastically on its use of

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#PODCAST - Emergency services on high alert over a...

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2018/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Emergency services in Gauteng remain on high alert over a severe storm predicted through-out the province today. Residents have been warned to take precautionary measures to mitigate the risks associated with the emergence of unpredictable weather patterns. Early this week, a storm caused damage to property with trees being uprooted in some areas in the province. Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson - Robert Mulaudzi elaborates on the

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#PODCAST - Under-fire Home Affairs Minister Malusi...

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2018/11/07

Parliament's Home Affairs Committee, has sent minister Malusi Gigaba home without hearing his explanation on the Fireblade Aviation saga - despite being summoned by MPs. Last week the committee requested Gigaba to appear following a Public Protector report he had lied under oath as well as the Constitutional Court ruling dismissing the Minister's leave to appeal the lower courts ruling on the matter. Gigaba was supposed to explain the agreement reached between the department and the Oppenheimer

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#PODCAST - eThekwini Municipality urge pensioners to...

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2018/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The eThekwini Municipality has urged pensioners to be aware of scammers posing as municipal employees. Criminals have been targeting pensioners at their homes in the precinct of Durban - requesting their personal information to qualify for a rebate on their property. eThekwini spokesperson - Msawakhe Nayisela, says any representative of the Municipality must produce their identification or employee number with the municipal logo. Nayisela also made it

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#PODCAST - Commission of Inquiry wants the SABC...

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2018/11/07

The Commission of Inquiry into Sexual Harassment at the SABC wants the public broadcaster to re-open old sexual harassment cases. The commission says in all the cases that were previously reported the Human Resources department failed to deal with them appropriately. The independent commission released its findings in Johannesburg today. Angela Bolowana reports...

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#PODCAST - #1860 Heritage Centre curator, Selvan...

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2018/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - November marks the 158th anniversary of the arrival of indentured labourers from India to South Africa. Many of them were recruited by the British on the promise of riches and a better life. In this edition of unearthing their journey to South Africa, Newsbreak speaks to Curator of the 1860 Heritage Centre, Selvan Naidoo - about the struggles Indians faced on board various ships travelling the 8,250 kilometre journey...

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#PODCAST - "Malaria Buddy" app launched to educate...

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2018/11/07

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The University of Pretoria's Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control has created a mobile application called 'Malaria Buddy' to educate and assist people about the infection. Malaria is a complex parasitic infection confined mostly to tropical areas and transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The "Malaria Buddy" app provides information on the disease and preventative measures taken on mosquito bites. In this week's Techno-touch, Professor Tiaan De Jager from the

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#PODCAST - Police issue strict regulations for those...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Police have issued strict provisions for those celebrating Diwali or Deepavali today and tomorrow. The eThekwini Municipality's by-laws state that fireworks can only be lit from sunset on the day of the festival until midnight. Durban Metro Police spokesperson - Senior Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad says hefty fines will be imposed on those who don't follow the set regulations...

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#PODCAST - Brutal "baseball bat murder" in Phoenix...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police are investigating a case of murder after a man was found bludgeoned to death yesterday - allegedly with a baseball bat, near the Stanmore Swimming Pool at Phoenix north of Durban. The identity of the man is unknown at this stage. KwaZulu-Natal Police say that no arrests have been made at this stage. Meanwhile, reacting to the brutal incident - the Stanmore community say they are outraged. Community activist Mervyn Reddy says school pupils that use the

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#PODCAST - Author Sylvia Garib reveals the harsh...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - November marks the 158th anniversary of the arrival of Indian indentured labourers to South Africa. In this edition of unearthing the journey of indentured labourers to the country, Newsbreak speaks to author Sylvia Garib about the treatment women faced on various ships whilst on their travels. Garib says the Indian indentured women faced inhumane treatment on a regular basis...

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#PODCAST - With fireworks season underway, experts...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - As the celebration of Diwali or Deepavali gets underway this week, experts are cautioning the public of the high incidents of burn injuries associated with fireworks. Most injuries are sustained by unsupervised children. Contributing factors to severe burns are loose fitted clothing that could easily catch alight. Plastic surgeon - Dr O'Sharran Singh explains what the first step of treatment should be for burn injuries...

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