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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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2:03

#ICYMI - THE FAMILY OF MISSING MIGUEL LOUW LAUD THE...

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2018/08/10

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - The family of missing 10-year-old Miguel Louw believe that the appointment of the Provincial Organised Crime Unit to the case will yield positive results. Miguel has been missing for the past month and was last seen in the company of a man who has since been arrested and charged with human trafficking. The accused denies kidnapping Miguel and will apply for bail at the end of the month. Miguel's aunt Tasnim Dos Santos yesterday met with the Organised Crime Unit and

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2:43

#ICYMI - SANPARKS TO TAKE A MORE PRO-ACTIVE APPROACH...

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2018/08/10

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Government authorities are battling hard to find a strategy in combating rhino poachers who are becoming more sophisticated in their illegal operations. This is according to the South African National Parks (SANParks). They were reacting to the over 20 poaching suspects that have been arrested at the Kruger National Park in the last two weeks alone. Poachers entering the park from Mozambique have been said to be on the increase in recent months - using high calibre

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2:38

#ICYMI - INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS FIND THAT CYBER...

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2018/08/10

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Cyber bullying has been described by international experts as the new era tactic to bully students in schools and universities. Founder of the "Marvelous University" in the United States - Shanterra McBride is in South Africa currently. She is on a mission to combat and educate parents on the harmful ramifications associated with cyber bullying. Cyber-bullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Mcbride says that this type

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2:01

#ICYMI - TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE "PIONEER" OF...

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2018/08/09

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - South African music producer Sketchy Bongo has described the late ProKid as prolific MC and a pioneer in the local music industry. This after the family of hip-hop artist Pro Kid confirmed that he died last night after suffering a seizure. The family of 37-year-old artist, whose real name is Linda Mkhize released a statement saying he was visiting friends when the seizure occurred. Paramedics could not revive him. Fans and colleagues in the music industry have taken

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3:13

#ICYMI - JUDGE NAVI PILLAY CALLS ON MEN TO BLOW THE...

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2018/08/09

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - Judge Navanethem Pillay, who has for decades championed the rights of women - has challenged men to blow the whistle on those who perpetuate violence against the vulnerable. Newsbreak tracked down, influential South African women to convey their message to YOU this Women's Day. Judge Pillay was the first woman to start a law practice in KwaZulu-Natal, she received the Inaugural Gruber Prize for Women's

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1:45

#ICYMI - SANEF'S JUDY SANDISON CHALLENGES YOUNG...

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2018/08/09

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Newsbreak also spoke to well-known South African media practitioner and former SABC editor Judy Sandison. Judy has been a trailblazer in the media industry for many a year and now spends her time as a founder member of the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) in KwaZulu-Natal. In her Women's Day message, Sandison discusses the harsh realities that face women in the media and challenged young ladies in the country to push themselves in order to achieve

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2:45

#ICYMI - TWO KZN SHARKS BOARD EMPLOYEES DROWN, WITH...

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2018/08/09

Two KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board employees have drowned and one is still missing after their boat capsized at Newark Beach in Richards Bay on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The three were part of a crew of five men who were at sea to do routine checks on shark nets when the accident occurred. Nonjabulo Mntungwa and Hloniphile Fakazi reports...

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2:05

#ICYMI - THE PHOENIX NORTH COAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...

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2018/08/09

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Women often lead demanding lives, some of which are mothers and wives, while others are high powered business executives - leaving little time for oneself. This Saturday, the Phoenix North Coast Cancer Support Group will be turning the spotlight on Women's Health. The organisation will be offering free breast cancer screenings at the Mount Edgecombe Hospital, near Pheonix - north of Durban. Founder Roy Sukdhev says, their message this Women's Day is that "Early

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3:10

#ICYMI - COPE PUSHES DRAFT BILL ON ASSISTED DYING

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2018/08/09

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - A draft bill is being put forth to the legislature by COPE, that will ensure that the wishes of terminally ill patients are carried out. Lobby group Dignity South Africa, has also joined in - campaigning for the right to assisted dying. They intend to introduce a private member's bill in parliament that aims to clarify the legal status of advanced health-care directives. Director for the Centre for Applied Ethics, Professor Anton Van Niekerk explains how these

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2:56

#ICYMI - Damning article on Mabuza will affect...

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2018/08/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A damning article released by the New York Times has implicated Deputy President David Mabuza in syphoning millions of rand from schools in Mpumalanga. The New York Times investigation was spearheaded by Journalists Norimitsu Onishi and Selam Gebrekidan who descended in South Africa for two months to help gather information before investigating. Their efforts revealed in their article titled, "South Africa Vows to End Corruption - Are Its New Leaders Part of

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2:43

#ICYMI - Cape Town Unity Table fostering togetherness...

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2018/08/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Thousands of people in the Mother City will converge at the Bokaap in Cape Town for a free lunch today. This is to foster unity and highlight cultural diversity in the mother city. The lunch is organised by a Cape Town-based company. There will also be a march on women empowerment (around midday) and activities include free blood and sugar tests, mammogram facilities and a chance to interact with people from all walks of life. One of the organisers - Roxanne

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5:09

#ICYMI - Seven Tanks residents live in fear -...

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2018/08/08

Residents at Seven Tanks on the Silverglen Conservancy, in the precincts of Chatsworth, south of Durban have told us their stories of land invasions. Their houses have been stoned as protestors entered the property demanding land. According to Silverglen Nature Reserve Conservancy chairperson Shaun Hammond allowing land invasions on conservancies will set a bad precedent going forward. These residents shared their stories with Newsbreak..... (credits: Taresh Harreeparshad; Rachel Vadi)

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3:01

#ICYMI - Two dead in Karunanidhi funeral stampede

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2018/08/08

by Newsbreak Producers Tashlan Naidoo and Ashok Ramsarup - Two people have died and 30 others injured during a stampede at Rajaji Hall in Chennai, where the body of M Karunanidhi is lying in state. The people who went to see the mortal remains of Karunanidhi -- reportedly succumbed to their injuries in the melee that ensued after a large crowd congregated at the Hall . Karunanidhi dominated Indian politics for six decades along with arch-rivals MG Ramachandran and later, J Jayalalithaa. He died at a

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2:15

#ICYMI - PE taps will not run dry, assures Mayor Trollip

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2018/08/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor - Athol Trollip - is adamant that the city is unlikely to suffer water shortages during the drought period. The city has been hit by a drought in recent months with dam levels below 10% in surrounding areas. Mayor Trollip told Newsbreak that the security of certain jobs could be at risk if there isn't adequate rain. Trollip says the municipality has adopted contingency plans to mitigate the risks associated with the drought.....

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2:36

#ICYMI - DACMA APPROACH THE DURBAN HIGH COURT TO STOP...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban based lobby group the Durban Anti-Cell Mast Alliance (DACMA) - have approached the high court in the city to stop a major network provider from rolling out new cellular towers The group founded in 2017 - has been instrumental in accusing the network provider of not following proper procedure in erecting thousands of cellphone masts across various key areas. They say that by-laws and health and safety guidelines have not been followed properly. Anti-Cell Mast

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2:00

#ICYMI - SYDENHAM CPF URGES THE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Sydenham community members now live in fear for their children after the abduction of 10-year-old Miguel Louw. Louw was last seen three weeks ago in the company of a man who has since been charged with human trafficking. The man arrested for his abduction, has since appeared in court for a bail application which was postponed to August the 29th. Community Policing Forum communications officer - Satish Dupelia says the latest developments are shocking and more needs to

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2:26

#ICYMI - SHERWOOD RESIDENTS LIVING IN FEAR AS FURTHER...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The community of Sherwood, west of Durban are under siege from illegal land invaders who occupy vacant properties in the area. Earlier this week, suspects invaded vacant land along Candella road, demarcating the area for the erection of informal houses. Sherwood Patrol Services spokesperson - Abdul Sakoor - told Newsbreak that the illegal activity has been prevalent in areas closer to the CBD. Sakoor urges home owners to be vigilant against reporting any suspicious

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#ICYMI - 35,000 PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARINGS...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee told Newsbreak that over 35-thousand people have participated in the hearings aimed at amending the constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation. Chairperson of the committee - Vincent Smith says that the majority of people who participated have been positive towards amending the constitution and allowing South Africans the opportunity to dignity in land ownership...

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#ICYMI - POLICE INCREASE SECURITY IN CHENNAI AMID...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Police have increased security in Chennai amid fears of unrest among supporters - of the late Veteran politician Muthuvel Karunanidhi. Karunanidhi died yesterday at the age of 94. He was being treated for age-related illnesses in south India's Tamil Nadu state of Chennai. Karunanidhi served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu five times between 1969 and 2011, and also played a key role in federal politics. He contested - and won - 13 elections in the state. He made

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2:17

#ICYMI - OLIVER MILNE TALKS UP HIS BRILLIANT NEW...

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2018/08/08

By Newsbreak's Salma Patel - 20-year-old Oliver Milne has joined forces with Durban rap artist Taragan "Tiger" Moodley to release their catchy new single "Hold On". The original song combines a toe-tapping pop vocal with by Tiger's rhythmic raps. The video has since gone viral on Facebook and various other platforms. Lead singer, Milne, says he plans to launch another single as soon as this weekend...

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