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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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4:02

#PODCAST eThekwini Municipality partner with recycler...

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2023/10/05

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - A billion-rand recycling initiative has kicked off in the eThekwini Municipality aimed at improving the City's waste management while creating jobs. The three year programme will see the installation of litter booms to protect the river systems and the coastal line as well as education and awareness programme targeting communities. The project is a partnership between the eThekwini Municipality's Cleansing and Solid Waste (CSW), Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

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#PODCAST Close friends of the late Professor Jerry...

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2023/10/05

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - Professor Jerry Coovadia is being hailed for his unwavering commitment to social justice. Professor Coovadia founded the civil society group, Active Citizens Movement (ACM) in 2017 along with other activist. The NGO was formed to promote the principles of accountability of public servants and active citizenry. His former medical student and member of the ACM, Dr Ashok Chandika, spoke to Newsbreak on the sidelines of Professor Coovadia's funeral yesterday

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#PODCAST Forex broker "Tickmill" discuss some of the...

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2023/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - With online trading continuing to grow in popularity and sheer number of users, so to do the scammers that lurk in the dark spaces of the world wide web. The proliferation of online trading platforms locally has opened up windows of opportunity for both novice and experienced traders to realise solid returns - and the COVID pandemic gave people the perfect opportunity to "dip their toes in the water" so to speak. Unfortunately this rise has been accompanied by

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4:02

#PODCAST International Reading Literacy Study reveals...

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2023/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Calls are being made for greater investment into the literacy sector as statistics show a decline in reading for meaning among pupils, especially in grade four. The "Progress in International Reading Literacy Study" revealed that SA ranked last out of 57 countries assessed from 2021 data. The study tested the reading ability of 400,000 students globally and showed that illiteracy among South African children rose from 78% in 2016 to 81%. Executive Director of

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2:56

#PODCAST Motorists react to the fuel price increases...

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2023/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Trade Union Federation Cosatu has called for an effective strategy from government that will help deal with the fuel price increases. This comes as motorists can expect hikes of over one rand for all grades of fuel with Diesel expected to see an increase of between R1,93 to R1,96 a litre. Cosatu is concerned that this latest increase will push up inflation, further squeezing workers. Since beginning of the year, the price of 95 unleaded petrol has cumulatively

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2:40

#PODCAST Humanitarian teams continue with relief...

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2023/10/04

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Its been 10 days since the devastating floods caused by torrential rain lashed the Western Cape, forcing thousands of people to abandon their homes in order to escape the devastation. 11 people are known to have died, with an estimated flood damage exceeding 1.5-billion-rand. The city is hard at work to restore the lives of residents with humanitarian assistance ongoing in affected communities. Gift of the Givers in the Western Cape is on the ground easing the

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2:53

#PODCAST "Live Aid" set to become a multi-show stage...

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2023/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Live Aid - one of the most famous concerts of all time, is set to become a stage musical in London next year. The original event was held at Wembley Stadium on the 13th of July 1985. It was organised in part by Irish singer-songwriter and political activist Bob Geldof, to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The musical meanwhile, will be called "Just For One Day" and will feature songs played that day by acts including Queen, U2, Elton John, Paul

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3:06

#PODCAST As extreme weather patterns continue, local...

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2023/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the summer months bring about heavy rain and hail in South Africa, insurance companies have alerted people to become familiar with their cover. Its been reported that the country endured the most extreme weather events out of all African countries, with 33 disaster events between 2010 and 2022. Insurers say hailstorms are an extremely destructive natural weather pattern, leading to damage worth millions-of-rands in just a few seconds. Santam Insurance

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3:49

#PODCAST World Urticaria Day kicks-off a month long...

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2023/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - World Urticaria Day was commemorated on Sunday - kicking off a month-long campaign aimed at raising awareness.Chronic Urticaria is a debilitating skin condition characterised by the recurrent appearance of hives. The persistent and unpredictable nature of chronic urticaria severely impacts quality of life, with daily episodes of intense itching and swelling. In this interview, Groote Schuur Hospital Professor Jonny Peter explains how people with the disorder

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#PODCAST Breast Imagining Society of South Africa...

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2023/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Taliesha Naidoo - One in 27 South African women are diagnosed with breast cancer. That's according to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). The non-profit organisation further reports that breast cancer makes up 23-percent of all cancers diagnosed in the country. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are now calling for women of ALL ages to conduct regular self-examinations. Dr Eugene Jooste, member of the Breast Imagining Society of

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#PODCAST Africa Harm Reduction Alliance urge SA to...

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2023/10/03

By Newsbreak Producer Shona Terri Naidoo - Health experts from the Africa Harm Reduction Alliance are calling for South Africa to follow in the footsteps of Scotland in creating drug consumption rooms for addicts in the country. As the scourge of the abuse of illicit drugs continues, they say it feels like we are losing the war. President and co-founder of the alliance - Dr Kgosi Letlape says drug consumption rooms have the capacity to help drug users give the habit the boot, all whilst putting

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2:39

#PODCAST Education Department strongly urged to adopt...

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2023/10/02

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The Right to Read Campaign is calling on the Department of Basic Education to adopt binding regulations to improve literacy levels in school. This year it emerged that more than 80% of the country's grade 4 pupils could not read for meaning. This could have a dire impact on studies for the future. The campaign is currently creating awareness about the need for improved literacy levels. Co-lead of the campaign Cameron McConnachie explains that the

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3:42

#PODCAST Doctoral study investigates the prevalence...

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2023/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - A doctoral study has found that hip fractures are placing major strain on the South African health system. According to the study undertaken by Dr Sapna Shivani Dela, the overall annual number of Hip Fractures in South Africa will increase from around 11,000 currently to approximately 26,400 by the year 2050, placing a huge burden on the health care system. She told Newsbreak that as the global population ages, the prevalence of osteoporosis is expected to

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2:58

#PODCAST 2023 Crime Index reveals that South Africa...

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2023/10/02

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Global Organized Crime Index 2023 has revealed that South Africa is one of the worst countries in the world regarding organised crime. It shows that the country is experiencing worse crime figures than Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. The index showed that organised crime is rising globally, with 83% of the world's population living in conditions of high criminality. South Africa has performed badly, with both criminality and resilience scores worsening

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4:10

#PODCAST REACTION: National Treasury consider...

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2023/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group has warned that an increase in VAT will detrimentally impact the poorest of the country. This comes amid speculation that National Treasury is considering increasing VAT to fund the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. According to the group, a basic basket of 44 items which now costs R5,155, could increase by 6% due to the proposed increase. Programme Coordinator, Mervyn Abrahams says this could

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#PODCAST Ahmed Kathrada Foundation look back at how...

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2023/09/29

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - Of the many causes close to the heart of the late Aziz Pahad - the emancipation of the Palestinian people in the Middle East was particularly important. Pahad often advocated for change in foreign policies globally to impose sanctions against Israel. Executive director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Neeshan Bolton explains how the world can continue this fight...

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#PODCAST Lotus FM's Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi pays tribute...

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2023/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The late Islamic composer and music artist, Inayet Petker has been described as an exceptional human being who touched the hearts of many through his praise of god. These were the sentiments shared by his close friend Zakia Ahmed Siddiqi. Petkar was laid to rest this week. Zakia, a legendary personality on Lotus FM spoke to Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo, recalling some of the many fond memories she shared with Petkar throughout their friendship...

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#PODCAST South Africans encouraged to learn more...

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2023/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - The theme of World Heart Day today focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their well-being - to ultimately know more about their heart health. In terms of South Africa's multi-ethnic population, the figures regarding cardiovascular disease are hugely concerning. Cholesterol levels in the country meanwhile is among the highest in the world. Professor Eric Klug, President of the SA Heart Association says people who lead a sedentary lifestyle are

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 29...

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2023/09/29

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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#PODCAST Commission for Gender Equality preview a...

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2023/09/28

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Religion-based communities & advocacy organisations around the country will convene soon to hold a dialogue in the Eastern Cape, exploring sexual and reproductive health affecting school-going children. Held under the theme "School Dropout of Adolescent Girls during Pregnancy" the dialogue will unpack a report by the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) exploring reasons behind the alarming high dropout rates. CGE Chairperson Advocate Nthabiseng

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