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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: Casbah hero AV Mohamed recalls memories of...

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2018/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Living in the Casbah District in the Durban City Centre all his life, Ahmed Valley Mahomed was surrounded by memories of communal living among the people of Indian origin who made the Central Business District their home during the apartheid era. At the core of this close-knit community was a sense of respecting and taking care of each other, which shone a light on the darkness of poverty. Determined to make a difference in his community, Mahomed began a life time

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2:50

#ICYMI - Excitement mounts as entries open for...

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2018/10/08

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - How well do you know India? Well here's your chance to participate in a competition organised by India's Ministry of External Affairs, to test your knowledge and understanding of India. If you are between 15-35 years old, you are invited to participate in the "Bharat Ko Janiye" quiz. Consul-General of India in Durban, Dr. Shashank Vikram says the contest is part of developing relations between India and the Indian diaspora who have settled in many parts of the

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3:10

#ICYMI - Islamic scholar jets off to Kazakhstan to...

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2018/10/08

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Cape Town Muslim scholar Sheik Ismail Keraan will be jetting off to Astana in Kazakhstan shortly for the Sixth Congress of World Leaders and Traditional Religions in an inter-faith forum to chart the way forward towards global peace. The United Nations (UN) is facing an arduous task in preventing further bloodshed in Syria, while Russia and China remain opposed to external intervention. Newsbreak caught up with Keraan of the Al-Azhar Masjid to elaborate on the

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2:51

#ICYMI - Fifth Annual Walk on human trafficking looks...

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2018/10/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - In a bid to create greater awareness around the issue of Human Trafficking in South Africa, the Umgeni Community Empowerment Centre (UCEC) will undertake its Fifth Annual Walk against Human Trafficking tomorrow. The non-profit organisation has been at the forefront in campaigning against human trafficking and abduction and are now calling on communities to join hands in their efforts. The walk takes place at the Durban Blue Lagoon's Green Hub and will feature a

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3:27

#ICYMI - Durban's Al-Imdaad Foundation provide aid to...

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2018/10/05

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Local humanitarian organisations have landed in the earthquake and tsunami battered city of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The earthquake and tsunami destroyed towns and villages along the Sulawesi coast and leaving more than 1,400 dead. Al-Imdaad Foundation International Projects Co-ordinator - Ziyaad Patel told Newsbreak of the devastation the earthquake and tsunami is having on the Indonesians...

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2:57

#ICYMI - WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control...

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2018/10/05

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) continues to asserts the importance of demand reduction strategies for the right of all people to the highest standard of health. Ministers, officials and representative from governments, including civil society movements are in Geneva to negotiate the global tobacco treaty. One of the most contentious issues on the agenda is Article 19 of the FCTC which is on civil and criminal

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2:38

#ICYMI - Police deploy Tactical Response Unit to help...

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2018/10/05

Residents of Westbury, west of Johannesburg say they hope the deployment of the police's Tactical Response Unit will help stabilize the area and rid it of crime and drug related violence. Police Minister Bheki Cele paraded over 140 police officers in the troubled residential area. This was in response to resident's complaints about the scourge of drug dealing and drug-related shootings in the area. This report by Ditaba Tsotetsi...

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2:56

#ICYMI - Non-profit "National Alliance for Life" to...

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2018/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - It's been 20 years since abortion has been legalised in South Africa - yet many organisations continue to lobby government to change this law. At the fore-front of these lobby groups, is the National Alliance for Life - who will be hosting a pro-life walk on Sunday in uMhlanga, north of Durban. Event co-ordinator, Aaron Munsamy says this march is a platform for pro-life supporters to voice their concerns over issues related to abortion. He says they're concerned

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2:31

#ICYMI - Good news for Motorists using the N2/M41...

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2018/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Motorists travelling along the N2/M41- Mount Edgecombe interchange at Umhlanga, north of Durban are breathing a sigh of relief as the new bridge almost complete. The interchange which began construction in April 2013 - features a multi-stack bridge and four levels with no signalisation. The construction phase has been met with major snags around traffic congestion with an estimated 40-thousand vehicles crossing through the intersection daily. Eastern Region

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2:14

#ICYMI - Verulam Magistrate's Court adjourn the bail...

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2018/10/04

The Verulam Magistrate's Court has adjourned the bail application of Colin Pillay, the man accused of the triple murder of a Phoenix family. Last month, the bodies of Janelle Govindasamy and her daughters - Denisha and Rackelle - were found in their Phoenix flat, north of Durban. Pillay will remain in the Westville Prison until his bail application is heard. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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1:48

#ICYMI - KZN Sharks Board issue warning to bathers to...

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2018/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Beach-goers are urged not to bathe at beaches where shark nets have been removed. Beaches that remain closed - include Westbrook, Umdloti, Umhlanga's 2nd Beach, Isipingo, Warner, Umgababa and Winkelspruit. KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board Business Development spokesperson - Harry Mabambo says several beaches along the Durban coast-line are also closed due to the ongoing strike by the Sharks Board...

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2:12

#ICYMI - Taxi users brace themsevles for yet another...

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2018/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Taxi commuters may have to dig even deeper in their pockets as another taxi fare increase is on the cards. The National Taxi Alliance told Newsbreak that the fuel hike yesterday means taxis are also forced to up their fares. Fuel prices have increased every month for the past four months and motorists and commuters fear that there will be yet another substantial fuel price increase before the festive season. The Alliance says that it has met with government to

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3:04

#ICYMI - IEC discuss the voting process at #Ward71 -...

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2018/10/04

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Meanwhile, voting at polling stations in Chatsworth, south of Durban closed late last night - as scores of voters made their mark in the Ward 71 by-elections. The position of the Ward Councillor became vacant when former eThekwini Democratic Alliance caucus leader Sharon Hoosen resigned after being promoted to the provincial legislature. There were eight parties that contested the ward, including the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the African National

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#ICYMI - 26-year-old Previn Vedan discusses his plans...

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2018/10/04

26-year-old Previn Vedan reached out to Newsbreak as he was named the new councillor of Chatsworth Ward 71. In this voice note sent in the early hours of this morning, the ANC's Vedan spoke of his gratitude to voters and discussed some of his plans going forward...

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2:10

#ICYMI - KZN Health MEC warns of abduction and...

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2018/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo has urged patients in every government health facility to be vigilant over criminals who are luring people into being abducted and trafficked. Dr Dhlomo issued a strong warning following an incident which occurred at the Addington Hospital in Durban. A nurse at the hospital intercepted a human trafficking attempt by fake hospital staff who entered the facility - wanting to take patients to Home Affairs to register

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2:47

#ICYMI - We discuss the rules and regulations...

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2018/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The use of drones have grown significantly among hobbyists as well as businesses who all use them for different purposes. The drone legislation before parliament will soon become significantly stricter with drone users which literally means that they need to plan ahead on how to manage their resultant risks associated with owning a drone. Financial adviser Johannes du Plessis, cautions hobbyists and businesses who own drones about the increase of property

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2:40

#ICYMI - Pietermaritzburg to host a "Gandhi Peace...

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2018/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Memorial Committee will host the annual Gandhi Peace Walk on Sunday. The event has been established to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The commemorative walk will begin from the Old Pietermaritzburg Prison and end at the Pietermaritzburg Railway Station. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to be among the high-profile dignitaries to commemmorate the event. Pietermaritzburg Gandhi Memorial Committee chairman,

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2:53

#ICYMI - eThekwini Municipality step in to assist...

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2018/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban streets are infested with rodents that is contributing towards poor health and a decline in tourism in the port city. The eThekwini Municipality is setting up several measures to curb the outbreak in around 16-thousand rat-infested sites grappled with the epidemic. Over 18-thousand man-holes have also been treated to ensure rat infestation declines. eThekwini Parks and Recreation Head Thembinkosi Ngcobo says the main hotspots have been identified in

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2:52

#ICYMI - Geneva tobacco treaty aims to give...

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2018/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The World Health Organization (WHO) has alarmed governments that tobacco threatens sustainable development where no one is left behind. Governments of over 181 countries including South Africa, are meeting to negotiate stronger public health measures of the global tobacco treaty in Geneva. This treaty is formally called the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and is legally binding global treaty that came into effect in 2005. Newsbreak spoke to

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2:47

#ICYMI: ANC in KZN respond to the DA's request -...

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2018/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Meanwhile, the ANC in KZN is set to lodge formal complaints with the Press Ombudsman and the Speaker of the Legislature to call the DA to order. MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works in KZN - Ravi Pillay says this is an opportunistic attempt by the opposition party to gain traction in the ward 71 by-election at Shallcross, Bottlebrush, Moorton and Crossmoor- areas south of Durban...

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