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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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3:08

#ICYMI - Association for Diabetics in South Africa...

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2018/10/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - National Nutrition Week 2018 is now aligned with National Obesity week in an effort to inform and educate people that eating breakfast is the best way to start your day. According to the Association for Diabetics in South Africa (ADSA), studies show that eating a healthy breakfast regularly over the long term helps to reduce risks of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. In this week's Medical Monitor, spokesperson for A.D.S.A Julie

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1:59

#ICYMI: Community, religious leaders plan an...

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2018/10/16

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Residents of Overport and Sydenham in Durban are saying "ENOUGH IS ENOUGH" to crime. This after several high profile crime cases have rocked the area - the most notorious that of the kidnapping and death of ten year old Miguel Louw. Now, community and religious leaders plan to host an interfaith prayer on November 21st, to unite residents and call on authorities to increase policing, safety and security in the area. Hassen Osman Bux, of the Mohammdeya

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2:17

#ICYMI - Kandhailal's son Daryl thank the public for...

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2018/10/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Meanwhile, Daryl Kandhailal the son of Harichand Kandhailal believes that justice will be served. Daryl says his family is struggling to come to terms with his fathers death. He says he is grateful to everyone that came out to support his family in the form of a placard demonstration outside the Verulam Magistrates Court yesterday...

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0:31

#ICYMI - Bail postponed AGAIN for man who ran over...

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2018/10/16

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The bail application of the man accused of intentionally running over 64-year-old Harichand Kandhailal with his taxi at Verulam, north of Durban has been postponed to the 25th of October at the Verulam Magistrates court. Last week a case of culpable homicide was changed to murder after Kandhailal died. The suspect is 38-year-old Patrick Hlongwa. The National Prosecuting Authorities (NPA) Natasha Kara explains...

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2:27

#ICYMI - Phoenix North Coast Cancer Support Group to...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - As South Africa commemorates National Breast Cancer Month, the Phoenix North Coast Cancer Support Group PNC - is encouraging women to be screened for breast cancer. PNC Founder Roy Sukdhev says early detection is the fundamental key to beating cancer. He says his organisation provides early detection screenings, including mammograms, and breast health education. The next screening process will be taking place on Wednesday at the Gateway Hospital

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2:45

#ICYMI - Police warn registered firearm owners: "Guns...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have sent out a stern warning to registered firearm owners to safeguard their rifles by following strict storing procedures in their home. This follows increased reports of firearm owners losing their guns to criminals who steal it when breaking into their homes. In terms of the Firearms Control Act No 60 of 2000 the firearm must be always locked in a safe when not in use. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane explains the penalties associated with the

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0:59

#ICYMI - ACCORD launch the new "Global Peace...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Durban-based African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) - launched the Global Peace Initiative at the African Union in Ethiopia. Global Peace will provide a neutral platform to broker peace and facilitate development in trouble-torn countries. Accord Executive Director Vasu Gounden explains…

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1:34

#ICYMI - Ward 71 Councillor Previn Vedin issues a...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, newly-elected Ward 71 councillor, Previn Vedin says the eThekwini Municipality will be addressing the safety issue along Crossmoor Road and other roads in the vicinity. Vedin says an interim measure will be in place to help scholars...

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1:36

#ICYMI - Traffic-related death of a SEVEN-YEAR-OLD in...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Child safety and security has come under the spotlight following the recent death of a seven year old boy at Chatsworth, south of Durban. Community leaders are calling upon the newly elected ward councillor of the area, Previn Vedin to hear their cry for help in erecting speed humps along Crossmoor Drive and other roads used by scholars. Community activist Omi Nair says they have been asking for traffic controlling speed humps on the road for the past 30 years

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6:28

#ICYMI - Judge Thumba Pillay recalls the dark days of...

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2018/10/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - South Africa is home to many great prosecutors and judges, from both the past and present, but only one can say that he accompanied the late Nelson Mandela to receive the Nobel peace prize in Norway. In this week's legends series, we profile the life and times of anti-apartheid activist and former high court and electoral court Judge, Barathanathan Pillay - more affectionately known as Judge Thumba Pillay. Judge Pillay also had a hand in drawing up South

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3:07

#ICYMI - Payments Association South Africa (PASA)...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Payments Association South Africa (PASA) has urged consumers to be alert and ensure they are constantly in communication with their banks to avoid debit order scams that are on the increase in the country. In a latest incident a Durban women has lodged a complaint where 99 Rand was debited from her account unknowingly every month. PASA says cyber criminals are preying on individuals who do not monitor their bank accounts or receive SMS message when money is

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2:59

#ICYMI - Women empowerment takes centre stage at the...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Women empowerment will take centre stage at the coveted 2018 Mrs Commonwealth South Africa Grand Finale tonight. The glitzy event will be taking place at The Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City, Johannesburg. The finalists have been on a seven month journey of workshops and training. Finalist Marlene Govender explains how the prestigious pageant creates a platform for women to bring sustainable change to their communities...

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2:23

#ICYMI - COSATU to picket in Durban today over VAT...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is planning a picket in Durban this morning. COSATU members and affiliated unions are expected to gather at Curries Fountain Stadium and gather at Mariannhill Tollgate Eastbound. COSATU says they are strongly opposed to and vehemently condemn government's VAT and fuel hikes that are "suffocating" workers who are already battling to deal with a 36% unemployment rate and a spiralling rate of poverty. To tell us

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3:22

#ICYMI - Recent spate of ATM robberies leave...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - There seems to be no end to the spate of ATM robberies in Durban. Residents of Moorton at Chatsworth, South of Durban are terrified and living in fear after several robberies and abduction at a local ATM in the past months. In a recent incident, a lady was duped into giving her bank account pin code to a group of unknown men before they fled with her card. Tashlan Naidoo has the details...

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1:51

#ICYMI - JHB Metro Police go undercover to curb...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) will be going undercover to curb rock-throwing crimes along the N12 freeway between Lenasia and the N1 freeway in Johannesburg, JMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar says operations will begin immediately and will be led by undercover officers. He says there have been several reports of motorists being robbed of their belongings, some being assaulted and a few deaths...

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1:58

#ICYMI - Bail application of triple-murder accused...

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2018/10/12

The bail application of Phoenix triple murder accused, Colin Pillay, has been delayed for the third time. The State is alleging the murders of Janelle Govindsamy and her daughters Rackelle and Denisha, in their flat in Durban, late last month were pre-meditated. 45-year-old Pillay was arrested shortly after their bodies were discovered. He is requesting a copy of a statement that he alleges he was forced to make to police, shortly after his arrest. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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4:34

#ICYMI - Postnatal depression survivor Lauren Shapiro...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Author of "Through the Window" and member of the Mum's Support Network - Lauren Shapiro tells the touching story of how she beat postnatal depression...

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2:51

#ICYMI - Family of slain Verulam man Harichand...

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2018/10/12

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The family of slain senior citizen, Harichand Kandhailal will be outside the Verulam Magistrates Court today, opposing bail for the suspect arrested for his death. Kandhailal's son Daryl says the family are struggling to come to terms with the death of his father. 64-year-old Harichand Kandhailal died from injuries sustained when a taxi drove over him last weekend in Verulam, north of Durban...

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8:54

#ICYMI - South African Depression and Anxiety Group...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Dr. Lynn Norton, Office Manager of SADAG's newly-established KZN branch, joins Newsbreak Talk on a discussion around Mental Health Awareness...

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2:18

#ICYMI - A list of South Africa's Premier "Blue Flag"...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A list of South African beaches to be awarded Blue Flag status is set to be announced tomorrow. This is an international award for beaches that meet certain requirements such environmental Education, safety and services and water quality. Camps Bay in Cape Town was awarded the Blue Flag status in 2017. In this weeks green-scene general manager of the Eco-Tourism Unit at Wildlife and Environment Society South Africa (WESSA) Vincent Shacks explains what it means

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