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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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1:42

#ICYMI - OUTRAGE FROM INDIA AS SHIREEN MAZARI COULD...

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2018/08/08

Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan's inauguration is expected before August 15. But speculation that the former-cricketer has asked Shireen Mazari to become Pakistan's first woman defense minister has spread disquiet because of her startling views on the use of nuclear weapons against India. With the latest, here's Rana Senn...

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#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk celebrates the mothers of the...

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2018/08/07

As a testament to the might of a mother: Albertina Sisulu's legacy stamps many pages of history. The nation celebrates her centenary this year. From Valliamma to Rahima Moosa - Phyllis Naidoo to Fathima Meer - we salute Mama Sisulu for leading women in South African politics. (hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad, Produced by Rachel Vadi and Tashlan Naidoo)

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53:10

#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk - ANC endorses amendment of...

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2018/08/07

Land expropriation without compensation....clip cyril - the ANC wants to go ahead with the amendment of Section 25 of the constitution. While alleged land-grabbers protest for their space at the Silverglen Nature Reserve. How must the country's plan for land redistribution be managed? (hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad; produced by Rachel Vadi assisted by Tashlan Naidoo)

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1:59

#ICYMI - Movie fans duped with fake DVD copies of...

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2018/08/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The demand for the new movie Broken Promises 4 Eva - is gaining momentum as illegal film distributors have resorted to using pirate copies of the third version with the new branding to hoodwink buyers. This is a result of strict measures implemented at most cinemas keeping track of anyone with a recording device while the movie is playing. Director of the Broken Promises franchise, Kumaran Naidoo says people have tried this scam with some of his older movies

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3:02

#ICYMI - The perils and pitfalls of #Fakenews - how...

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2018/08/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Social media is increasingly being used for electioneering by political parties worldwide - social media specialist Dr. Wasim Ahmed - is warning social media users to be wary of fake news. Dr. Ahmed is from the United Kingdom and is currently in the country to partake in various lectures discussing social media. Speaking specifically on the recent Zimbabwe elections, Dr. Ahmed explains how fake news dominated the Zimbabwean elections and social media...

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2:55

#ICYMI - CANSA STATISTICS ESTIMATE 21.7 MILLION...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - According the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), it's estimated that over the next 10 years, cancer deaths will increase to more than 14 million per year. Spokesperson Cara Noble says these alarming statistics show that by 2030, it's expected that globally 21.7 million people will be impacted by cancer. As the country wraps up Cancer Care Week, Noble says the key message is that many forms of cancer are treatable especially if detected early...

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3:20

#ICYMI - DURBAN-BASED AUTHOR FIONA KHAN RELEASES A...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Durban-based author and poet Fiona Khan is not mincing her words in a collection of poems featured in her latest book titled, "Windows of a Woman's Mind". The twenty-four poems tell a story of Khan's journey from childhood into womanhood. Khan explains how each poem in the collection drips with passion and lyrical harmony...

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2:27

#ICYMI - #WOMEN'SMONTH TONGAAT'S MAY PETERS TELLS HER...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - In this women's month feature, we take you through the journey of May Peters, a survivor of domestic violence and abuse. Peters a resident of Tongaat, north of Durban suffered emotional, physical and mental abuse by her husband for over 22 years, however eventually had the strength and courage to pull herself out of the violent relationship. Peters now encourages other women to stand up against abuse, saying victims must seek counselling and family support to

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3:16

#ICYMI - INCREASE IN STREET PATROLS SEES A REDUCTION...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - An extremely successful crime-fighting partnership between the South African Police Services, Metro Police and residents of Westville, west of Durban - took place during a Crime Awareness Convoy driving through the streets of Westville last week. Vice-chairperson of the Westville Community Policing Forum, Asad Patel says, weekly stats have shown that an increase in street patrols has reduced crime...

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2:47

#ICYMI - FORMER CRICKET STAR TURNED POLITICIAN IMRAN...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Former Cricket great Imran Khan will be sworn-in as the new Prime Minister of Pakistan later this month and will look to find ways of developing his vision for a "new Pakistan". Khan was brought into power at a July election that also also left his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party short of a clear parliamentary majority. His task will now be to tackle key issues in Pakistan - be it the ailing economy, social welfare injustices or environmental challenges

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2:23

#ICMYI - MORE REACTION TO CAPE TOWN MAYOR PATRICIA DE...

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2018/08/07

A political analyst from the University of the Western Cape says the recent events around outgoing Cape Town Mayor, Patricia de Lille, and the DA raise more questions than answers. Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says it is strange that De Lille would agree to resign as Mayor, on the eve of the disciplinary hearing against her. The hearing was due to begin this week. Thandiswa Mawu reports...

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2:44

#ICYMI - SARS INVESTIGATE THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 16...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is investigating the disappearance of 16 cargo containers that went missing after being "flagged for detention" at the Durban Harbour. The containers which arrived from India last year had contained illegal Diesel, in a bid to avoid taxes and duty fees in South Africa. It is alleged that the suspicious cargo had been declared and labelled incorrectly before SARS officials intercepted and detained the cargo upon inspection. SARS

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2:50

#ICYMI - THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING MARIANHILL...

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2018/08/07

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal police have re-iterated their call to report missing people immediately - from the moment they do not return home. This as they are urging anyone with information on the missing 34-year-old man from Marianhill, west of Durban to come forward. Police are still searching for the man named Basil Lloyd Green, who has been missing since earlier this month. Police Spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says families need to ensure they report such matters in

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3:50

#ICYMI - MEC RAVI PILLAY: SEVEN TANKS RESIDENTS WILL...

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2018/08/06

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad - Meanwhile, KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements MEC Ravi Pillay has given the assurance that land expropriation without compensation will not result in residents having to give up their homes. Last week the ANC Lekgotla took the decision to support the amendment to section 24 of the Constitution. MEC Pillay explains how land issues are being handled on the ground...

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1:35

#ICYMI - SEVEN TANKS RESIDENTS TO BE PRESENTED WITH...

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2018/08/06

By Newsbreak's Taresh Harreeparshad - Residents at Seven Tanks on the Silverglen Conservancy, in the precincts of Chatsworth, south of Durban are expected to be presented with relocation proposals today. That's according to Human Settlements MEC Ravi Pillay. Residents are still reeling from shock after alleged land invaders stoned their houses and damaged their property. Newsbreak spoke to a few concerned residents...

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3:07

#ICYMI - AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 25 OF THE CONSTITUTION...

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2018/08/06

By Newsbreak's Salma Patel - Amending Section 25 of the constitution relating to land expropriation without compensation does not give criminals free-reign to commit illegal land-grabs. That's according to Human Rights expert - Saber Ahmed Jazbhay. The Durban attorney - who penned a paper on the topic "The Ethics of Illegal Action" says the amendment still has to go through a lengthy parliamentary process - that is unlikely to be passed into law by the 2019 General Elections in South Africa...

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1:52

#ICYMI - GRAPHIC: 34 GIRLS FOUND RAPED AT A...

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2018/08/06

Thirty-four girls have been found raped at a children's shelter in India's Bihar state. Statements of the victims paint a terrifying picture of a pattern of abuse. This has led to calls for national action over the management of care homes meant for the most vulnerable members of the society. Rana Senn reports from New Delhi...

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2:10

#ICYMI - NEW CAPE TOWN MAYOR TO BE APPOINTED SOON AS...

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2018/08/06

Cape Town mayor, Patricia de Lille has dropped a bombshell by resigning as mayor of the Mother City from the end of October. The announcement was made at a joint media briefing by De Lille and Democratic Alliance leader, Mmusi Maimane in Cape Town. A new mayor will be elected soon, as Mercedes Besent reports...

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2:43

#ICYMI - Fakir Hassen launches book - 100 Memories of...

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2018/08/03

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Veteran photo-journalist and former Lotus FM station Manager, Fakir Hassen has launched his book on Nelson Mandela as the country celebrated the icon's centenary. The 170 page book, entitled 100 Memories of Madiba, documents the political, social and sometimes humorous exchanges between the former President and the mostly Indian-origin community. The launch began with a special tribute to Durban Movie Mogul, the late Moosa Moosa, who passed away last

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2:43

#ICYMI - Newsbreak Green-Scene - All-women expedition...

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2018/08/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - The first all-women expedition group will be donating over 30-thousand books to schools and organisations around the country and raise funds to help humanitarian and animal welfare groups across Africa. The group led by humanitarian and conservationist Carla Geyser will set out on a journey across the continent in an effort to raise awareness and effectively ease the plight of animals. In this weeks green-scene Geyser says her team will depart on the 16th of

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