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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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3:11

#ICYMI - Research finds that coal-fired electricity...

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2018/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - A survey has shown that coal transition in South Africa, both coal mining and coal-fired electricity, is in a state of crisis. The survey which was carried out by the University of Cape Town's Energy Research Centre indicates that new rising input costs and energy insecurity have made coal increasingly less competitive for electricity generation and could affect job. We are joined on the line by Researcher Bryce McCall to elaborate on the situation…

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4:43

#ICYMI - Anti-Crime Activist says #CrimeStats...

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2018/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran, Blood, bullets and bodies have become a way of life for many South Africans... That's according to anti-crime activist, Yusuf Abramjee who was reposnding to the increase in the Crime Statistics - release by Police Minister Bheki Cele. Murder has increased by six-point-nine percent, or about one thousand-300 cases, to more than 20-thousand. This is an average of 57 murders every day. To tell us more we are joined on the line by Head of HashTag Make SA Safe,

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2:47

#ICYMI - ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule confirms...

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2018/09/12

ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has rubbished reports that there are plans by some party officials to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. Its reported that Magashule attended a secret meeting at a hotel in Durban, with former President Jacob Zuma, former North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo, ANC Women's League Secretary General Meokgo Matuba and KwaZulu Natal ANC Youth League Secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo plotting to oust the President. Magashule has since now come out to confirm that he

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2:57

#ICYMI: Phoenix Crisis Centre urges the public to...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Community members in Phoenix, north of Durban have been urged to report all criminal activities to their local police stations. Phoenix Crisis Centre chairperson, Moulana Mohammed Tariq has reacted to the release of the latest crime statistics. Tariq says the involvement of community activists contributed immensely in the fight against crime. Tariq says communities should ensure crime is reported for authorities to take the necessary action...

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2:33

#ICYMI - NFP questions government's ability to...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - National Freedom Party (NFP) Member of Parliament, Ahmed Shaik Emam has questioned the latest crime stats and government's ability to implement laws that would eradicate the many social ills that has gripped South Africa. Eman explains...

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2:35

#ICYMI: UN Secretary-General calls for the protection...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Salma Patel - The UN Secretary-General has appealed directly to Iran, Russia and Turkey to spare no effort to find a solution that protects civilians in Syria's Idlib Province. The region is regarded as the last major rebel stronghold in the war-torn country. The UN has consistently warned of a looming humanitarian catastrophe if a Russian backed Syrian military offensive - which they say is targeting terrorists in the region - is allowed to continue. UN Chief Antonio Guterres

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2:51

#ICYMI: Hearing loss labelled the third most common...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The KwaZulu-Natal Blind and Deaf Society says that deafness is the third most common disability in the world. September is the International Month for Deaf People. Social work supervisor, Elaine Govender says they have noticed a rise in the number of people becoming deaf in South Africa...

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3:07

#ICYMI: "Crime stats concerning, but they will...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Institute of Security Studies (ISS) says various social ills contributed to the 6.9% increase in murders revealed in the 2017/2018 crime statistics yesterday. This means that 20,336 people were murdered in the past year. That's 1,300 more people than the previous report. Close to 20% of the murders reported have been against women and children. Senior researcher at the ISS - Johan Burger however believes there will be a decrease in the number of

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2:31

#ICYMI - Upcoming Academya mobile app dubbed the "one...

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2018/09/12

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Durban-based IT solutions company Wisolve is back on the development trail, with the announcement of their upcoming "Academya" mobile app. The company has been known to cater for the youth of South Africa, especially students and has created the official Durban University of Technology app among others. With Academya, secondary and tertiary level students can view details of all universities and TVET colleges in the country and get a better idea of what each

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54:30

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK - Grow your own garden this...

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2018/09/11

(Broadcast Date: 01 Sept 2018) Arbour Week springs into full bloom this September. Making it the perfect time to pay attention to your backyard garden. From dhania to madumbies: growing your own produce has become major food for thought. Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi

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52:46

#ICYMI NEWSBREAK TALK - President Cyril Ramaphosa...

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2018/09/11

The President's Thuma Mina campaign sought to inspire a nation- but has it made a difference in local communities? President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to visit Chatsworth this weekend. In a time of poor economic performance and heightened community crime is the Thuma Mina movement making lives better? Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi.

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52:26

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK - How relevant are Indian...

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2018/09/11

How relevant are Indian languages in modern South Africa? This edition of Newsbreak Talk reflects on the heritage of Indian languages. Hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and produced by Rachel Vadi.

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2:27

#ICYMI - Posting hoax messages on any platform could...

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2018/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The sharing of unconfirmed videos on social media depicting cases of child kidnappings and abduction is causing major problems for the South African Police Service. Police Spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo, says that since these postings have started going viral, they have been trying to confirm the truth. In part two of this Newsbreak exclusive, Brigadier Naidoo says to date there is no evidence to suggest that incidents are legitimate...

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1:23

#ICYMI - NYC subway station reopens 17 years after...

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2018/09/11

By Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - A New York City subway station has reopened for the first time since it was destroyed 17 years ago in the 11th September 2001 terrorist attack in the Unted States of America...

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2:31

#ICYMI - KZN Health Department to regulate private...

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2018/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has implemented Emergency Medical Service Regulations for private ambulance operators. Under the new regulations, all emergency service operators would have until the end of this month to submit applications to the department for assessment of their services. KZN Health MEC - Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo explains how this new regulation would restrict ambulances from only operating within a particular health district...

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1:38

#ICYMI - 5G tech high on the agenda at the ITU...

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2018/09/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for technological innovation to be made available to developing countries. This comes as thousands of delegates at the ITU Telecom World Conference and Exhibition in Durban will be discussing the benefits and challenges associated with the next generation of ITC innovation - 5-G. Experts say it will revolutionise the world. But developing countries will be facing challenges to make it available to their citizens. Dries Liebenberg reports...

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2:18

#ICYMI - Local dancer relives a surreal moment with...

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2018/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Two Durban-born dancers have jived their way to the heart of Bollywood mega-star, Madhuri Dixit. The dancers, Sashin Kandhai and Logasen Moodley left Dixit in awe when they appeared on the international dance show dance, 'Dance Deewane' over the weekend. The talented performers have been chosen to represent South Africa on the popular dance show. Kandhai says dancing with his childhood idol is his most memorable experience...

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2:39

#ICYMI - Heart & Stroke Foundation encourages heart...

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2018/09/11

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The "Heart and Stroke Foundation" South Africa says 225 people are killed by heart disease everyday. September is National Heart Awareness month in South Africa and the Heart & Stroke Foundation aims to educate people about heart health care. In this weeks Medical Monitor, health promotions manager at the "Heart and Stroke Foundation" Dana Govender explains the deadly facts behind cardio-vascular diseases...

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#ICYMI: Rameez Patel's father-in-law kidnapped and...

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2018/09/11

Multiple-murder accused, Rameez Patel's father-in-law has been kidnapped at gunpoint and killed in Polokwane at the weekend. Yunus Mayet, the father of Patel's second wife, was kidnapped at his house in Sterpark. His body was later found near the airport in Polokwane. Patel is standing trial for the murder of his wife, mother, and attempted murder of his brother. Jabulani Baloi has more...

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2:00

#ICYMI - KwaZulu-Natal fisher-folk celebrate the...

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2018/09/10

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - KwaZulu-Natal fishermen are "towing the lines" with celebration following the opening of the Durban North Beach Fishing Pier. For almost fifteen years the KwaZulu-Natal Subsistence Fishers Forum have been fighting for their rights to fish at the pier, after it was closed for renovations. Subsistence Fishers Forum Chairperson, Riaz Khan says they are extremely excited about the re-opening of their pier, as it is important for the sustainability of families...

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