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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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#ICYMI - Financial expert discusses the costly...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Financial experts say divorce is usually followed by financial devastation for one or both parties involved. According to Statistics South Africa's ' marriages and divorces report ' - termination in marriages has increased from 21,998 in 2012 to 25,326 in 2016 - showing an upward trend year on year in South Africa. Financial expert Kirsten Smit explains the importance of being proactive in avoiding unnecessary, costly mistakes that could impact on one's financial

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#ICYMI - Calls intensify for politicians with ties to...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - There's been a call for several politicians in parliament who are accused or implicated in having a relationship with the controversial Gupta family to resign or be sacked. This is the view of Nelson Mandela Bay Political analyst Ongama Mtimka. He says that the country remains concerned over politicians who are at the centre of the state capture inquiry and have been implicated in meeting or doing favours for family. At least five ministers have been implicated

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#ICYMI - The Port of Durban named Africa's Leading...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Port of Durban has scooped the prestigious title of Africa's Leading Cruise Port 2018. This has been revealed at the World Travel Awards 2018 - seeking to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The awards means that Durban's global status would be improved as an attractive cruise destination, bringing on international cruise lines and passengers to the shores, in a bid to create a big

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2:23

#ICYMI - Labour union NEHAWU will meet striking SASSA...

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2018/10/11

Labour union NEHAWU is to meet striking SASSA workers to decide on the way forward following the suspension of the Biometric Enrolment for grant beneficiaries. This follows a meeting between Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu, NEHAWU representatives and senior SASSA officials in Johannesburg yesterday. SASSA workers have been on strike countrywide since yesterday. Tshepo Phagane reports...

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1:48

#ICYMI - Case of culpable homicide changed to MURDER...

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2018/10/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A case of culpable homicide has been changed to murder following police investigations into the death of a man run-over by a taxi at Verulam, north of Durban. It's alleged that 64-year-old Harichand Kandhailal was run over by a taxi driver last weekend. Police spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo says the initial charge of culpable homicide was changed because police evidence allege that he was intentionally run over. The suspect, 38-year-old Patrick Hlongwa - made

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1:42

#ICYMI - Municipality urge public to continue to put...

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2018/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - Litter and debris have been thrown across major roads and carriageways in the Durban area. Durban Metro Police have confirmed that protests have begun at Isipingo, south of Durban and now moved to the Durban Central Business District. A post on the Ethekwini Municipality's website says that Durban Solid Waste is experiencing challenges with its service delivery due to today's work stoppage. The Municipality is urging the public to continue to put out their refuse

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#ICYMI - New Finance Minister will have a positive...

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2018/10/10

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Salma Patel - The country's new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni officially takes office today. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement yesterday after accepting the resignation of Nhlanhla Nene. The outgoing Finance Minister had come under tremendous fire by many political parties for his private meetings with the controversial Guptas - the family at the centre of state capture. Newsbreak found out how this will impact the economy and political scene,

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#ICYMI - Tito Mboweni a "welcome appointment" as the...

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2018/10/10

By Newsbreak Producers Matthew Veeran and Salma Patel - Its official! Former Reserve Bank Governer Tito Mboweni is the country's new Minister of Finance. The announcement was made by President Cyril Ramaphosa after accepting the resignation of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene. Soon after the announcement the RAND immediately gained some ground, trading at 0.67%. Nene has been dogged by scandals of associations and meetings with the controversial Guptas - the family at the centre of State Capture. To

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1:39

#ICYMI - New publication to feature never-before-seen...

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2018/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban photographer Kevin Joseph, will be launching his book this week capturing the life and times of former President Nelson Mandela. The publication entitled "Mandela in Focus" - features images that have been gathered together over a period of 20 years. The launch will take place at the Durban City Hall Art Gallery this Friday. Author Joseph told Newsbreak that "Mandela in Focus" is a compilation of photographs not yet in the public domain...

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2:23

#ICYMI - Geneva Conference continues to strive...

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2018/10/10

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Foreign governments and the European Union are making strong decisions to not only prevent avoidable burdens such as tobacco related diseases, but also to avert untimely deaths caused by tobacco use. A meeting of governments who have ratified the protocol to stop the illicit trade and smuggling of tobacco is continuing in Geneva. Newsbreak spoke to Citizen News Service Executive Director Shobha Shukla who is attending the conference in Geneva...

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1:49

#ICYMI - Suspects found in possession of drugs to...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Three suspects appeared in the Chatsworth magistrates court south of Durban on charges of possession and dealing in drugs to the value of half-a-million rand. The three separate under-cover operations were conducted by a a multi-disciplinary operation between SAPS and Metro Police. Metro Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent Parbhoo Sewpersad says these busts should serve as a warning to drug dealers...

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#ICYMI - Gift of the Givers remember heroic volunteer...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The volunteer at disaster relief organisation Gift of the Givers who died as a result of gang-violence at Hannover in Cape Town has been described as a very soft and kind-hearted boy that just wanted to make his parents proud. Ameerodien Noordien was shot and killed in a gang crossfire near his home while on his way to a shop on Friday evening. Project Manager of the organisation in Cape Town, says Noordien was the sole bread-winner of his home and his family

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#ICYMI - President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to...

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2018/10/09

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the late Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa, as a walking library on nature conservation and biodiversity. The President delivered the eulogy at her funeral service in Pretoria at the weekend. Molewa died at the age of 61 following a short illness after returning from the Forum on China-Africa Co-operation in Beijing. The service was attended by former Presidents Thabo Mbeki, Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma, cabinet ministers, Heads of Missions and

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2:40

#ICYMI - Breast Cancer awareness group #PinkDrive...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Breast cancer awareness organisation 'PinkDrive' urges women to get checked up as "early detection can help prolong a life." October is breast cancer awareness month and general manager of marketing at 'PinkDrive', Sibi Meyer says the number of younger people developing breast cancer is on the rise. In this week's Medical Monitor, Meyer debunks some myths surrounding the disease...

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#ICYMI - Telecommunications Minister encourages grant...

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2018/10/09

Telecommunications Minister, Siyabonga Cwele, has encouraged government grant recipients to change their cards, if they haven't already done so. This, as many recipients have complained about unauthorised debit orders from their accounts. Cwele visited the Ncwadi Pay-point near Bulwer, in southern KwaZulu-Natal, where the social security agency and the post office have implemented cash payments. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

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#ICYMI - Indonesian officials confirm that search...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Indonesian officials say the search for victims of last month's earthquake and tsunami will end on Thursday - despite the fact that hundreds of people are still unaccounted for. More than one-thousand-seven hundred people have been confirmed dead while over two and a half thousand injured. The South African relief aid organisation "the Gift of the Givers' has now arrived in the city of Palu, at the epicentre of the devastation. A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck

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1:51

#ICYMI - Nelson Mandela Youth Centre commemorate 15th...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Nelson Mandela Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban will commemorate its 15th anniversary and honour the 100 year centenary of the late former president by hosting a fun walk this Sunday. Mandela pledged his commitment to building the youth centre after 13 children lost their lives in the 2000 Throb Nightclub tragedy. Programmes co-ordinator of the centre, Clive Pillay says it is vital that people learn and understand the role Mandela plays...

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#ICYMI: GRAPHIC: 34-year-old found in possession of...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - A 34-year-old man has been found in possession of a bucket containing human body parts that were cut into small pieces at Margate on KwaZulu-Natal south coast at the weekend. Police were alerted after traditional healers became concerned when the man offered to sell them human body parts. The suspect will be charged for the illegal possession of suspected human body parts and will appear in the Margate Magistrates Court soon. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Colonel

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1:58

#ICYMI - 19 suspects arrested in connection with a...

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2018/10/09

Nineteen suspects, arrested in connection with a mosque attack and a spate of incidents at malls in KwaZulu-Natal, made their first court appearance behind closed doors in the Verulam Magistrates Court. The media and family members were barred from attending the proceedings. The accused were arrested on Friday and face a total of fourteen charges including murder, attempted murder, offences relating to explosive devices, arson, extortion and terrorism. Prabashini Moodley reports...

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#ICYMI: EXCLUSIVE: Democratic Alliance in KZN blame...

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2018/10/09

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran & Salma Patel - Democratic Alliance KwaZulu-Natal Premier Candidate Zwakele Mncwango will today meet with Traditional Leadership and the community of his hometown at KwaNongoma. This after the DA was blind-sided in a recent by-election loss to the ANC at hotly-contested Ward 71 comprising Shallcross, Moorton, Crossmoor and Bottle-Brush at Chatsworth South of Durban. For the latest, DA KZN Leader Zwakele Mncwango joined us live on Newsbreak this morning...

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