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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 - Chatsworth Centre meat outlet look to get...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Staff and management of B.Nagiahs at Chatsworth Centre south of Durban are still in shock following a brazen robbery at the popular meat outlet yesterday. A group of suspects entered the store before trading hours, demanding cash from the manager. The suspects then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash and various cell-phones. The female store manager sustained minor injuries during the attack. B.Nagiahs spokesperson - Termaine Collete says

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#PODCAST - Local peace foundation to unveil three...

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2018/11/06

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Sivananda World Peace Foundation will unveil historic pillars of Swami Sivananda, Nelson Mandela and King Goodwill Zwelithini at the Mitchell Park in Durban, in the hope of promoting peace and social cohesion. The Sivananda pillar will stand tall at 3.5 metres while the busts of King Zwelithini and Madiba will stand on either side of it. The pillars will be unveiled on the 8th of November. President of the foundation, Ishwar Ramlutchman says each pillar

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3:02

#PODCAST - Legendary dance band THE DUKES COMBO...

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2018/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Legendary South African dance band - The Dukes Combo - is still going strong as it celebrates six decades of specialising in Ballroom, Rock, Pop and Latin American music. During the apartheid era, "The Dukes" stood at the forefront of the local industry and were instrumental in bridging racial divides through music. Joining us live in studio this morning is band manager - ANTHONY JOSEPH to speak about the bands longevity...

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2:38

#PODCAST - Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba...

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2018/11/05

Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has defended his recording of a sexually explicit video, saying such is a common practice between intimate partners. He has reiterated that the video was meant for his wife Norma and not for the public. Gigaba says he will only resign if the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa ask him to step down. This follows the public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane's recommendation that the president takes action against the minister. Pressure has been mounting for Gigaba to

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2:04

#PODCAST - Author Mansingh Jaipal Narrendas explores...

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2018/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - November marks the 158th anniversary of the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to South Africa. More than 150-thousand Indians sailed from India to South Africa in the hope for greener pastures by British colonial rulers. On arrival to the country, the indentured labourers became slaves on the sugar cane fields. In Part ONE of finding out the indentured labourers' journey to the country, Newsbreak speaks to author of "The Incredible Journey from India" -

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6:30

#PODCAST - Newsbreak profiles struggle icon Yusuf...

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2018/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - In this week's Newsbreak Legends series - we profile struggle icon Yusuf Bhamjee - a highly talented sportsman, a respected struggle activist and an acclaimed visionary. Throughout his life, Bhamjee's moral position has been absolutely clear. Human beings should not be willing partners in perpetuating a system of racial discrimination. His leadership acumen led to his appointment as the Mayor for the uMgungundlovu District Municipality in Pietermaritzburg,

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2:46

#PODCAST - Pakistani lawyer involved in the rescue of...

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2018/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Pakistan lawyer who saved Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman convicted of blasphemy from the gallows, has fled the country to Europe. A three-judge bench of the supreme court overturned the death sentence last week. Lawyer Saiful Mulook's strong defence helped Aasia Bibi, who spent almost a decade on death row. Hoosen Ebrahim asked journalist Khalid Mehmood in Islamabad to explain why the lawyer Mulook's life has been under threat...

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2:25

#PODCAST - Police investigate the shooting of a...

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2018/11/05

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the shooting of 40-old-man in Zakariya Park, south of Johannesburg. Four armed suspects gained entry into a neighbour's house belonging to Shiraz Salloo. They allegedly forced the neighbour to call Salloo's home, under the pre-tense of needing help for their sickly child. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Kalipaha Mvula says Salloo's wife went to the aid of the neighbour - and that is when the alleged suspects entered their home...

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2:44

#PODCAST - Crime activist Yusuf Abramjee elected as...

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2018/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South African anti-crime activist Yusuf Abramjee has been elected as the vice-president of 'Crime Stoppers International' (CSI) at a conference in the Netherlands. CSI is a global non-profit organisation representing seven regions committed to support law enforcement efforts to prevent and solve crime by mobilising citizens to anonymously report illegal activity. Abramjee - who is in the Hague, is also the spokesperson of the #TakeBackTheTax campaign against

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1:57

#PODCAST - State calling for no less than 25 YEARS in...

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2018/11/02

The state has called for no less than 25 years imprisonment for the Durban mother who murdered her three-year-old toddler, known as Baby Jamie. Her weak and abused body was found on her bed at her Chatsworth home, south of Durban in 2014. Her mother's identity is being withheld to protect the identities of the remaining siblings. The state has asked for a substantial prison sentence to send a strong message to society on the human rights of children. However, the defence says the court must take

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2:51

#PODCAST - International Conference on Access to...

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2018/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Minister John Jeffery will address the "Access to Justice, Legal Costs and other Interventions Conference" at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre in Durban. The conference seeks to find ways and means of broadening access to justice for all by mapping a way forward that will see legal services becoming affordable for the poor in the country. South African Law Reform Commission - Chairman Jody

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2:20

#PODCAST - Frank Naguran's "Echoes From My Valley"...

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2018/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - More than 150,000 Indians who made their way to South Africa by steam ship as indentured labourers 158 years ago were promised riches, land and much more by the British colony if they made the journey. Many Indians had no idea that they were even coming to South Africa - instead going to other parts of the world. 89-year old author and former educator Frank Naguran, documented the history in a book entitled "Echoes In My Valley" which is a combined

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2:30

#PODCAST - Durban residents warned over an increase...

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2018/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban residents have been urged to be on high alert following an increase of snake activity as summer approaches. Its been reported that four snake bites have taken place in the last week in the Durban vicinity. Durban Snake Expert - Shane Pike explains the safety precautions...

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#PODCAST - Activist group #UniteBehind uncover...

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2018/11/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A report has been allegedly leaked detailing reasons why train security collapsed in South Africa. A commuter activist group "#UniteBehind" is in possesion of a report of a probe by Werksmans Attorneys on mismanagement at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in the 2014/15 financial year. The reports reveal that hundreds of millions of rands have been spent by PRASA on alleged dodgy security contracts. These reports, come on the backdrop of the

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3:37

#PODCAST - November marks 158 years since the arrival...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - This November marks the 158th-year anniversary since Indians arrived from the motherland as indentured labourers TO South Africa. In that time, Indians went from working as slaves on the sugar canes fields to becoming multi-billionaires and business tycoons through sheer determination and perseverance. Many of them were subjected to lies and the promise of land, gold and many other things in an attempt by the recruiters to get them to leave their homes and join

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9:38

#PODCAST - EXCLUSIVE: Former Cape Town Mayor Patricia...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Hoosen Ebrahim - Former Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille is leaving the Democratic Alliance (DA). The embattled former mayor made the announcement before resigning last night. Meanwhile, the city council has adopted and acted on a recommendation that she be criminally charged for alleged wrongdoing. de Lille says the Bowman's reports are politically manipulated and contradictory. de Lille joined Newsbreak this morning...

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3:03

#PODCAST - Medics on high-alert as the new drug...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Medical personnel at Pretoria are on high alert, following the discovery of a new drug. It apparently goes by the street name - Herbal Blend. At least fifteen youth have been hospitalised after allegedly smoking the unknown substance. Spokesperson for a private ambulance service, Xander Loubser says he has never experienced anything like this before...

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2:19

#PODCAST - 610m floating pipe installed to combat the...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Ocean Clean Up Foundation has released a 610 meter floating pipe connected to a huge net around the world's biggest plastic floating island found in the Pacific Ocean. They are hoping to eliminate the rubbish by trapping it in the U-shaped pipe. It's the first operation of its kind. Organiser, Tim Stewart says that South African consumers can play their part by using plastic more responsibly...

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#PODCAST - SASSA speak out over scams doing the...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned grant recipients of a scam doing the rounds on social media and Whatsapp groups. The fraudulent circular notifies people that SASSA will be providing groceries to all unemployed South African citizens. SASSA Spokesperson - Paseka Letsatsi says grantees must be cautious and ask questions before giving their money away...

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#PODCAST - Police investigate a case of murder in...

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2018/11/01

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder after a 42-year-old woman was shot from Hazelmere in Verulam, north of Durban. Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the woman was shot after returning from shopping. He says she was walking home with her 16-year-old son when an unknown man came up behind them and opened fire. The boy was also injured in the shooting and is recovering in hospital...

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