x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news

All Episodes

1:32

#ICYMI - Chatsworth Anti-Drug Forum dismiss landmark...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/19

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Chatsworth Anti-Drug Forum (ADF) Sam Pillay says that the ruling has a negative impact on their efforts to fight drug use in communities. Pillay says communities need to guard against becoming complacent about drugs in their residential areas...

en-US

2:35

#ICYMI - Durban's SD Chinese School offer guidance...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/19

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Planning on studying in China? Help and guidance is at hand. The SD Chinese School based in Durban has met with several prominent business leaders and concerned parents to close the gap in offering support to students who want to study medicine - or any other discipline in that country. Newsbreak learnt that some South African students had been detained in China when they faced Visa and other challenges. Josh Xiao of the SD Chinese Language and Culture

en-US

5:26

#ICYMI - We unpack the landmark dagga ruling - as...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/19

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Chaos reigns over the landmark judgement decriminalising the private use of dagga. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has ruled that adults can use dagga in private spaces. But adults smoking the drug in front of their children brings up issues with the law in terms of the Children Act. The judge also took into account international law that allows adults private use of dagga at their homes. This morning we were joined on the line by Human Rights Lawyer Saber

en-US

3:31

#ICYMI - 47 years on, the world continues to be...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran* - The 80-year-old former security branch police sergeant accused of being involved in the murder of anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Timol 47 years ago, is expected to appear in court today. Joao "Jan" Rodrigues faces charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice. Rodrigues has been granted R2,000 bail in July. In 2017, almost 47 years since his death, the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria found that Timol, just as his family had always maintained, died

en-US

3:09

#ICYMI - Three suspects killed in police shootout...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran* - Three suspects have been killed in a shootout with Police on the N2 near the Mandeni Toll in KwaZulu-Natal late yesterday. Police were in pursuit of the car that was apparently used in a robbery when the shootout occurred. In a statement police say they were in pursuit of the BMW and when police attempted to stop the vehicle the occupants allegedly fired shots at the cops. In a separate incident, a gang of armed men robbed a cash-in-transit vehicle on the

en-US

5:25

#ICYMI - Gun Free SA call on government to promptly...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran* - The latest national crime statistics show that guns are overwhelmingly the weapon of choice to kill, injure, threaten and intimidate victims in acts of crime. A shocking 41.3% of murders and 59.5% percent of aggravated robberies were gun-related - an increase of 6.9% compared to the previous year. Gun Free South Africa is calling on government to take urgent and decisive action to decrease the easy availability of guns. Joining us on Newsbreak to discuss this

en-US

2:46

#ICYMI - Various Mosques in Johannesburg and Durban...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Citizens are encouraged to visit a mosque that would be open to the public. The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) urges South Africans to try and understand Islam and Muslims as part of the country's heritage. SAMNET spokesperson - Muhammed Karwa says creating unity is key in bringing together various religions. Karwa says participating mosques in Durban and Johannesburg will be open on Heritage Day next week...

en-US

2:17

#ICYMI - Consumers need to be weary of what could be...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer - Consumers should brace themselves for the biggest fuel price hike this year. The mid-month un-audited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that the fuel price will increase by over one-rand per litre at the beginning of next month. The Automobile Association (AA) says a spike in international oil prices and a huge swing in the Rand/US dollar exchange rate - combined could deal a knock-out blow at the pumps. AA Spokesperson - Layton Beard elaborates...

en-US

2:00

#ICYMI - President Ramaphosa launches a scathing...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a scathing attack against those plotting to weaken the ANC. He says any attack on the ruling party has a direct effect on citizens. He was speaking at COSATU's 13th national congress in Midrand. His comments come in the wake of media reports that senior ANC members including secretary general Ace Magashule recently held a secret meeting with former president Jacob Zuma where a plot to oust Ramaphosa was allegedly discussed. Abongile Dumako reports...

en-US

2:41

#ICYMI - Durban pensioners continue falling prey to...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Investigations are underway into a new scam that's targeting pensioners in and around Durban. According to city spokesperson- Mandla Nsele, criminals posing as municipal officials are calling pensioners- offering them a rebate on water meters and even issuing pensioners with false reference numbers. He says its not known how many people have fallen prey to the new tactic...

en-US

1:47

#ICYMI - Oriental fruit-fly becoming a major...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

The detection of the oriental fruit fly in farms around the Orange River in Northern Cape has caused a scare to the provincial agriculture department. The fruit fly feasts on citrus and grapes, which the department maintains, are the main source of export in the province. This report by Neria Hlakotsa...

en-US

2:17

#ICYMI - Muharram March takes centre stage on the...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

The annual Muharram march through the streets of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town has been described as an important and unique event in celebrating the first month of the Islamic new year. Members of the Muslim community from around the city marched to honour pioneers of Islam in the country. The march route went past various mosques and the local museum. Chris Mabuya reports...

en-US

2:02

#ICYMI - Gauteng neo-natal wards over-crowded with...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

Gauteng hospitals are 132 percent overcrowded in all its neo-natal wards in the province. The Health Department has decided to move all new born babies to the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital and Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital to relieve overcrowding at the Thelle Mogoerane Hospital. This comes after six babies have died of anti-biotic resistant Klebsiella since July. Thabile Mbhele reports…

en-US

6:17

#ICYMI - Former minister and struggle activist Jay...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - In this week's Newsbreak Legends Series, we profile struggle activist - Jay Naidoo. The 64-year-old played an instrumental role in the struggle against apartheid from leading the largest trade union in the country - the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) to being a Minister in South Africa's first democratic government. Taliesha met the former minister in Nelson Mandela's cabinet and compiled this report...

en-US

2:31

#ICYMI - Sydenham community activists launch the...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - Concerned residents of Sydenham have taken it upon themselves to ensure the safety of the children in the Durban area. Community Activist Domenic King and his wife Aidy have launched "Call CCW" - a programme aims to provide a safe space for learners who may find themselves lost or without transport after school. Now local creches, business and residents have opened their doors as "safe places" for the children so that the Combined Community Watch (CCW) Security

en-US

2:03

#ICYMI: Mourners pay tribute to #MiguelLouw at the...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

A 10-year-old Durban schoolboy, whose alleged abduction drew the attention of the public, has finally been laid to rest. Miguel Louw's funeral service was held at a Sydenham church. He disappeared in July this year. Louw's body was discovered in bushes at Phoenix north of Durban earlier this month. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

en-US

1:51

#ICYMI: The notorious "Rolex Gang" on the loose in...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/17

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Police have nabbed four suspects linked to the notorious 'Rolex Gang' in Gauteng. Stolen goods and unlicensed fire-arms have been recovered. The so-called "Rolex gang" is infamous for following their victims and robbing them of expensive watches and jewellery. In one incident, two men were robbed of their expensive Rolex watches outside a Sandton hotel in Johannesburg. In another case, three suspects were arrested after a shootout with police in Gauteng. Police

en-US

1:45

#ICYMI - Former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/14

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - Former United Nations Secretary-General, Kofi Annan has been laid to rest in Accra, the capital city of Ghana. Annan died on the 18th of August in Switzerland at the age of 80. World leaders and dignitaries attended the official state funeral. Salma Patel reports...

en-US

2:15

#ICYMI - Massive drug lab discovered in Phoenix,...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - A 30-year-old man has been remanded in custody at the Verulam Magistrate Court following an arrest at an alleged drug manufacturing laboratory at Phoenix, north of Durban. Police spokesperson - Captain Louise Naidoo says this is the first time a drug lab of this nature was discovered at Phoenix. A total of 2 900 capsules of heroine, 720 mandrax tablets, 500 grams of heroin powder and 70,000 empty capsules and machinery were seized. The street value of the drugs is

en-US

3:27

#ICYMI - With service delivery protests on the rise,...

Newsbreak ·

2018/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A satellite station has been established at a shopping centre at Shallcross south of Durban following several service delivery protests. A multi-stakeholder meeting has discussed a social-cohesion programme between residents of Shallcross and the Bottlebrush informal settlement to forge links in unity in diversity. The meeting was made up of eThekwini Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer, eThekwini officials and various community policing forum members. According to

en-US

20,238 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci