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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 - WITS University to assist graduates who...

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2018/09/03

By Salma Patel - Key economic and entrepreneur skills are expected to get a dynamic boost in KwaZulu-Natal, thanks to the launch of business development programmes undertaken by the University of Witwatersrand (WITS). Two WITS entities - the Wits Business School and Wits Enterprise promise a rollout of executive education and short courses to develop knowledge and skills to help grow and transform local businesses, industry and the economy. Wits Enterprise School of Entrepreneurship Head - Chimene

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2:06

#ICYMI - The #PhelophephaTrain continues to provide...

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2018/09/03

Residents in Kimberley and neighbouring towns have braved the cold, sleeping at the town's train station waiting for medical assistance to arrive by train. The Phelophepha Train, which is currently at the Kimberley station, attracts snaking queues as it offers affordable health care facilities across the country. Reginald Witbooi reports...

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2:35

#ICYMI - "Notes on my Fridge" author describes read...

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2018/09/03

By Rachel Vadi - Thoughts on the role of women in South Africa and the world-over formed the bases of the debut book by Durban-based author, Sarisha Rameshlall Komal. An educational specialist for 23 years and a holistic counsellor, Komal say she drew on her life experiences and interactions with those she counselled as she penned her book "Notes on my Fridge". She describes these notes as disturbing, exhilarating, optimistic and philosophical...

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2:46

#ICYMI - RESPONSE: Company behind proposed Bingo and...

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2018/09/03

By Tashlan Naidoo - The company behind the building of a Bingo and casino facility in Chatsworth south of Durban says it has been leasing the premises for the last twelve years. Managing Director for Bingo and Casino operations for the Gold-Rush group, Katleho Thejane says community leaders were aware of the opening of this facility. Thejane also says the company has many plans for community upliftment in the Chatsworth area...

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2:24

#ICYMI - Proposed bingo house leads to community...

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2018/08/31

By Tashlan Naidoo - The Chatsworth community, south of Durban are up in arms over the opening of a Bingo facility that's too close to a grant collection office. The facility is at the same spot where the infamous "Golden Nugget Casino" used to be. Ward 70 councillor, Tony Govender says the idea of opening any gambling facilities in Chatsworth was scrapped many years ago. Govender says this will contribute to many social ills facing the community...

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1:36

#ICYMI - Search operations underway as a hit-and-run...

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2018/08/31

By Rachel Vadi - A massive search is underway for suspects involved in a hit- and-run that claimed the lives of three people in Verulam, north of Durban. Reaction Unit South Africa Director, Prem Balram says that witnesses to the accident claim that a grey-coloured vehicle which caused the accident sped off from the scene of the accident. Balram told Newsbreak the suspected vehicle had serious damage to the front of the car...

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3:08

#ICYMI - Convicted fraudster sentenced to three years...

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2018/08/31

By Tashlan Naidoo - A milestone has been reached in investigations into housing fraud in KwaZulu-Natal. Conman Zithulele Zondi has been convicted and sentenced to three years in prison for scamming more than 180 victims. Zondi impersonated as a public official and convinced people that he would secure them low-cost houses. All the victims are from the Bonela and Mayville areas in Durban. KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements and Public Works Spokesperson, Kiru Naidoo explains...

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2:14

#ICYMI - Team South Africa break records at the...

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2018/08/31

By Salma Patel - A team of South African learners have broken the World Record at an international robotics olympics held in Mexico. 18-year-old Mikaheel Reddy of Centurion was part of Team SpringBots from Hoerskool Uitsig who spent three days competing against students from over 175 other countries in the "FIRST Global Challenge". The Pretoria schoolboy says his team won the Walt Disney award for imagination and creativity...

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2:59

#ICYMI - eThekwini Secure introduce latest...

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2018/08/31

By Rachel Vadi - A recent spate of crime in and around schools has sent shockwaves through communities - forcing local crime-fighting group, eThekwini Secure to introduce "Parent Patrols" to better protect school children. Executive Committee Member, Asad Patel alleges that they receive daily reports of criminal syndicates that target children going to and from schools. He says parent visibility deters those criminals and is encouraging more parents to join patrols...

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2:46

#ICYMI - #Chatsworth #SevenTanks Over 30 families to...

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2018/08/31

By Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of the seven tanks area at Chatsworth, south of Durban will finally be placed in temporary homes. This temporary re-housing comes in the wake of allegations of several violent land grab attacks. In the most recent incident, a park ranger's motor vehicle was set alight and a dog killed. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Ravi Pillay says more than 30 families are to be moved into temporary homes at Lotus Primary School in Chatsworth. Naidoo says

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#ICYMI - Shivashni Moodley named KwaZulu-Natal's...

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2018/08/31

By Rachel Vadi - Information Technology fundi, Shivashni Moodley has walked away with the KwaZulu-Natal's Business Women Association - Entrepreneur Award for 2018. Moodley fell in love with the I.T. industry at a young age, and has developed her passion which now sees her running an extremely successful small business. Moodley says it takes passion and education to unlock your dreams...

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1:35

#ICYMI - Police issue stern warning to shopkeepers...

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2018/08/30

By Hoosen Ebrahim - Police have issued a stern warning to shopkeepers who knowingly sell expired products - some of them dating back as far as 2015. In Gauteng several shops have been raided after expired food was found on the shelves. Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Wayne Minaar says citizens need be cautious when purchasing goods food items from local shops in communities...

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2:28

#ICYMI - National Consumer Commission (NCC) clamps...

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2018/08/30

By Hoosen Ebrahim - The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has implemented a countrywide strategy that will clamp down on fake goods. This, after a sudden rise in the retail of fake food products. Several videos that surfaced on social media allege that certain fake foods are being manufactured - often in unsafe and unhygienic situations. National Consumer Commission spokesperson Trevor Hattingh explains...

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2:40

#ICYMI - Refuse reduction high on the agenda of the...

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2018/08/30

By Tashlan Naidoo - The 24th Waste Conference is set to take place in Johannesburg under the theme "reduce your waste footprint." The conference will take place from the 15th to 19th of September. In this week's Greenscene, President of the Institute of Waste Management of South Africa, Leon Grobelaar explains the various issues the conference will discuss...

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2:21

#ICYMI - Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in Chatsworth to...

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2018/08/30

By Tashlan Naidoo - A local karate school instructor believes that the sport could also help the youth defend themselves from possible abduction. Following widespread reports of possible kidnappings of school learners - parents have become concerned about their children's safety. The Nelson Mandela Youth Centre will host experienced karate instructor Kyoshi Moses Kgosibodiba from the Tiger Dojo International Group who will conduct free classes at Chatsworth, south of Durban. Durban karate instructor

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#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk celebrates #SHEROES this...

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2018/08/29

Newsbreak Talk SHEROES hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad, Produced by Rachel Vadi - Womens Month draws to a close: and we wrap up by saluting the everyday women making a difference in your community. From feeding schemes to empowerment workshops: local activists have shown their commitment time and time again.

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1:09

#ICYMI - #PinkLadies call for parents to be vigilant...

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2018/08/29

By Hoosen Ebrahim - Parents are warned to be extra vigilant to stop human trafficking at schools and in communities around the country. Missing children's NGO called 'The Pink Ladies' - says, human trafficking has seen a spike - especially as local syndicates are being offered exorbitant amounts by international syndicates to abduct children and sell them. Pink Ladies Founder - Jacqui Thomas...

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2:06

#ICYMI - COPE demands removal of #StateCapture...

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2018/08/29

By Hoosen Ebrahim - Meanwhile, the Congress of the People (COPE) is adamant that President Cyril Ramaphosa should take necessary steps to remove members in his cabinet who have been implicated in the state capture inquiry. COPE claims, the President's Cabinet still has ministers who are alleged to have been appointed by the Gupta brothers. COPE Spokesperson, Dennis Bloem explains the party's stance over the credibility of parliament...

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2:33

#ICYMI - Revelations by #VytjieMentor at the inquiry...

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2018/08/29

Former ANC MP Vytjie Mentor has revealed to the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture that as soon as former President Jacob Zuma arrived at the Gupta Saxonwold compound, she had been told that Ajay Gupta offered her a Ministerial post and plans for a cabinet reshuffle. The state capture inquiry resumes this morning. Mbali Thethani reports...

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2:02

#ICYMI - Peace talks imminent between nuclear rivals...

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2018/08/29

By Taliesha Naidoo - Peace talks are imminent between nuclear neighbours India and Pakistan after relations deteriorated several years ago. India offered the olive branch to Pakistan's newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan in the hope of restoring a meaningful and constructive engagement between the two countries. Newsbreak asked journalist Khalid Mehmood in Islamabad, whether there is hope of restoring peace after several wars were fought since independence 71 years ago...

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