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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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2:22

#ICYMI - UKZN lectures suspended until Thursday -...

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2018/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Lectures at the University of KwaZulu-Natal's Westville campus have been suspended until Thursday, after violent protests between students and the police. The Student protest began yesterday and became violent leading to the arrest of 17 people. The suspects are appearing at the Pinetown magistrates court today facing charges of public violence. The protesters allegedly pelted rocks at the university building and police vehicles. Police retaliated and used

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1:32

#ICYMI - #LandInvasion threats torment #Chatsworth...

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2018/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Residents from Harinagar and Buffels Bosch at Chatsworth - south of Durban say, they are fearful that land invasions currently plaguing the area will soon spread to their properties. This comes after a meeting was held by the leaders of both the areas last night, in an effort to put a plan in place to tackle the spiralling land invasions. Spokesperson for Buffels Bosch Crime Stoppers Ashlyn Govender says increased levels of crime related to land invasions

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1:21

#ICYMI - Spaza shops could lose out on sales of loose...

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2018/08/14

by Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The proposed Tobacco Bill has received mixed reaction, with some organisations saying the current act is effective but needs enforcement. Spaza shop owners around the country have raised concern, saying that if the bill is passed it would ban branding on cigarette packets and clamp down on the sale of single or loose cigarettes. The South African Spaza and Tuckshop Association urges government not to pass the bill. The association's Rose Nkosi explains the economic

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4:41

#ICYMI - #WOMENOMICS - putting women at the financial...

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2018/08/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - eThekwini Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer says women's empowerment initiatives should now focus on developing women in different fields of work. She was speaking at the Womenomics Conference hosted by the Minara Business Chamber of Commerce in Durban. The aim of the conference is to help women to develop entrepreneurship skills. Peer says the conference will also allow women from different backgrounds to share their experiences...

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1:03

#ICYMI - 17 PEOPLE TO APPEAR IN COURT TODAY FOR...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - 17 people will appear in court today after protests erupted at the University of KwaZulu Natal's Westville campus yesterday. Classes were suspended for the day and all students were allowed to leave. Police had no choice but to use teargas to try and disperse the crowds. About two weeks ago the same campus suspended lectures for a day following a violent confrontation between police and students. Police spokesperson captain Nqobile Gwala says many state vehicles were

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3:21

#ICYMI - PSYCHOLOGIST CALLS FOR AN END TO "NAME...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - The suicide of a teenager in Chatsworth, south of Durban last week, has turned the spotlight on adults emotionally bullying children through name calling. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sherona Rawat says the effect of teachers calling learners derogative names is horrific with far-reaching consequences. She says name calling should not be seen as a discipline and should be dealt with on a broader scale in society. It is believed the Chatsworth learner committed suicide

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2:18

#ICYMI - CANCER ALLIANCE CALL FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Government has been urged to inject adequate funding for all Palliative Care policies to ensure that health-care workers are equipped and trained to provide treatment to patients nationally. This is the call from Cape Town-based health care organisation called the Cancer Alliance. They say that cancer sufferers are not being catered for in local government budgets on health care. The Cancer Alliance, which is a grouping of 28 of the country's cancer organisations, is

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2:52

#ICYMI - RESIDENTS OF BURLINGTON HEIGHTS AND ESCOMBE...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Frustrated residents of Burlington Heights and Escombe, west of Durban have given authorities a seven day deadline to tackle the spiralling land invasion in the area. A group of Escombe residents held an emergency meeting last night after alleged land invaders attempted to occupy a vacant piece of land. It's believed that the alleged land invaders are people who are renting rooms in Malvern and Queensburgh. Ward 65 councillor - Samantha Windvogel says they will meet

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2:33

#ICYMI - ANALYST: SHAUN ABRAHAMS' COURT ORDER COULD...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - South Africa has the most robust of judiciaries as compared to anywhere on the African continent. This is according to Durban-based Humans Rights Lawyer - Saber Ahmed Jazbhay. He was reacting to the latest court order confirming that Advocate Shaun Abrahams' appointment as prosecutions boss is constitutionally invalid. The court also found that the settlement of 17.3 million rand to former NPA Head, Mxolisi Nxasana was invalid and that he should pay back 10.3

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2:10

#ICYMI - BRAVE SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TELLS...

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2018/08/14

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - According to Statistics South Africa, one in five South African women older than 18 has experienced physical violence. As the nation celebrates Women's Month, a brave survivor of domestic violence told Newsbreak of her story and how she overcame it. Mogie Padayachee was a victim for more than a decade and she has a special message for all the women who may be going through a similar situation...

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2:38

#ICYMI - PAPPPI CALL FOR THE PRICE OF FUEL TO BE...

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2018/08/14

The newly-formed movement People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (PAPPPI), has taken to the streets of Durban to put pressure on government to stop increasing fuel prices. This month, petrol prices went up again forcing South Africans in inland provinces to pay around 16-rand a litre. The organisation says they want the fuel price to be eight-rand a litre. Nonjabulo Mntungwa reports...

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2:48

#ICYMI - ZIMBABWE'S MDC CHALLENGE EMMERSON...

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2018/08/13

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court has been put under one of the most difficult tests after the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance has successfully filed a petition challenging President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's victory. All proceedings are alleged to be suspended pending the determination of the Constitutional Court. Zimbabwean Journalist - Privilege Musvanhiri - has the latest from the ground...

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1:03

#ICYMI - POLICE INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE IN GAUTENG...

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2018/08/13

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - Police investigations are continuing in two murder cases involving a shooting at a restaurant in Gauteng at the weekend. Gauteng police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says no arrests have been made and is calling on the public with any information to assist police with their investigation...

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4:13

#ICYMI - ACTIVIST KUMI NAIDOO TO BECOME THE FIRST...

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2018/08/13

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshed - Internationally acclaimed activist and climate change campaigner Kumi Naidoo says the fight for constrained natural resources is the reason why human rights violations are becoming more severe today. Naidoo will assume the role of Secretary General of global organisation Amnesty International on Wednesday, becoming the the first African to hold the position. He previously served as the executive director of Greenpeace International and the Global Call to Action

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5:56

#ICYMI - #LEGENDS WE PROFILE JUDGE KATE PILLAY, THE...

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2018/08/13

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - This August Newsbreak pays tribute to some of South Africa's most influential women. There have been many firsts for this legal mind - the first South African woman of Indian origin to be appointed as a judge in KwaZulu-Natal AND the first magistrate to be appointed as a judge. That's Judge Kantharuby Pillay - who is also known as Judge Kate Pillay. From humble beginnings as the first woman prosecutor at the Port Shepstone Magistrates Court to being a Durban High

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1:37

#ICYMI - INDIA'S HIGHEST COURT CALLS FOR RELIGIOUS...

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2018/08/13

India sighed in relief as a destructive pilgrimage ended after an army of devotees to Hindu deity Lord Shiva returned home following a two-week rampage across towns and cities through which they marched. The country's highest court was taken by storm, insisting this vandalism has to stop. Rana Senn reports from New Delhi...

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2:18

#ICYMI - IFP LAUNCH A NEW BRANCH AT WARD 71 IN...

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2018/08/13

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad - The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is making in-roads in the residential suburb of Chatsworth, south of Durban ahead of next year's general election. IFP MP Narend Singh says the party has not had much of a footprint in historic Indian-origin communities due to the presence of other political parties. The party launched a new branch at Ward 71 at Shallcross, after the Democratic Alliance councillor elected in the area was promoted to the provincial legislature. IFP

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2:57

#ICYMI - DEATH TOLL IN THE R66 BUS CRASH RISES TO SIX

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2018/08/13

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has set up a task team of engineers to investigate how road fatalities can be prevented on the mountainous R66 road in Ndundulu between Melmoth and eShowe on the north coast. This, after five members of the church organisation, including an eleven month old infant were killed in a bus crash at the weekend. Fanele Mhlongo reports...

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1:45

#ICYMI - ROCK-THROWING SUSPECTS TO APPEAR IN THE...

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2018/08/10

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - Three suspects will appear at the Durban Magistrates' Court later today for the death of two people and the serious injury of another in an alleged rock throwing incident. Reports suggest that on the 27th of December 2017, the victims were travelling on the N2 freeway when a big boulder was thrown onto their vehicle from the Tongaat bridge. Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says extensive police investigation led to the arrest of the

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1:23

#ICYMI - PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA YET AGAIN POSTPONES HIS...

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2018/08/10

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in Chatsworth, south of Durban has been postponed yet again. This after the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal issued a release, stating the President's current hectic schedule is preventing him from travelling to province. Earlier this year, the President rescheduled his visit to the youth centre to early August as he was caught up in other urgent matters, leaving residents who had gathered at the Youth

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