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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 - Newsbreak Techno Touch - Gaming App helps...

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2018/08/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's leading competition for aspiring high school entrepreneurs - the Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) kicks off today. The mobile and web-based app provides youth with key entrepreneurial skills through micro-gaming challenges. These skills could later be applied to real-world scenarios. Head of Gameplay - Anthony Selley explains how entrepreneurship can reduce unemployment......

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3:03

#ICYMI - Women's Month #TotalShutdown march kicks off...

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2018/08/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Today marks the start of womans month: more than ten-thousand women and gender non-conforming people will take to the streets around the country this morning in protest against the high femicide rates and gender-based violence in South Africa. The march labelled hashtag-total-shut-down stemmed from a social media group and has now brought together over one-hundred thousand women from around the country in one common fight. According to co-organiser of the

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2:00

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK MEDICAL MONITOR - WORLD...

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2018/07/31

by Newsbreak's, Salma Patel - In Newsbreak's Medical Monitor - Ever heard the old wive's tale that breastfeeding causes weightloss? Well, that may be true - it all depends on nutritional intake. World Breastfeeding Week not only highlights the rights of mother's to nurse their children in public - but the significant health benefits for both mother and baby, too. Medical Practitioner specialising in weightloss - Dr Naseeba Kathrada - says both the baby AND mother benefit from breastfeeding

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1:19

#ICYMI - PHOENIX FATHER IN COURT FOR KILLING...

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2018/07/31

Lawyers representing a Phoenix man -- accused of murdering his seven-year-old son last year -- want their client to be referred for mental observation. The man, who is in custody in the Westville prison, appeared briefly in the Durban High Court yetserday. At this stage, his name and that of the deceased child are being withheld, to protect the identity of a four-year-old girl who witnessed the murder. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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1:37

#ICYMI - Finally, justice for #AhmedTimol 47 years...

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2018/07/31

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The family of anti-apartheid activist, Ahmed Timol say they are cautiously optimistic with the latest development in the search for truth and justice in the murder case of their patriarch. Former apartheid security branch police officer João Rodrigues appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court yesterday on charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice in connection with the death of Timol. Timol's nephew, Imtiaz Cajee...

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2:29

#ICYMI - PHOENIX CHARITY CELEBRATES A DECADE OF...

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2018/07/31

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Durban-based charity - Women Ablaze Foundation Brookdale Support Group - has celebrated a decade of activism and support at a glamorous dinner held on Friday evening at Phoenix, north of Durban. Women who worked tirelessly in the community have been acknowledged for their invaluable contribution to the community. Founder and chairperson of the foundation, Theresa Moodley .........

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2:29

#ICYMI - #ZimbabweElection impacts SA

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2018/07/31

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The first-ever election in Zimbabwe WITHOUT President Robert Mugabe on the ballot paper - will have an impact on South Africa. This is according to Political Analyst Bheki Mngomezulu. Mngomezulu says South Africa was tasked to mediate in the general elections by The Southern African Development Community - SADC...

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2:33

#ICYMI - #CHATSWORTH REELING FROM SHOCK AFTER...

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2018/07/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The community of Chatsworth, south of Durban are still reeling from shock following an alleged attack on a mosque at Croftdene yesterday morning. Chairperson of the Chatsworth Islamic Federation, Saleem Adam says they are fearing for their lives. He says they have tightened security at the mosque as they do not feel safe. For now, as reported on Newsbreak, police are investigating a case of malicious damage to property..........

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2:08

#ICYMI - INDIAN PM MODI PROPOSES #GANDHI HERITAGE...

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2018/07/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The construction of a ' Gandhi Heritage Centre ' in Uganda, proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been welcomed by descendents of the Liberation Fighter's family in South Africa. Prime Minister Modi made the announcement in his address to the Ugandan parliament yesterday. Grand-daughter of Gandhi, Ela Gandhi says a tribute to her grandfather is something that is always appreciated, as his legacy lives on.

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1:38

#ICYMI - SA KASHMIRI ACTION GROUP TO PROTEST MODI'S...

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2018/07/26

Founder of the South African Kashmiri Action Group, Salman Khan, says they will go ahead with the planned protest outside the 10 BRICS Summit today. The group has planned the protest in conjunction with the Muslim Lawyers Association based on the report issued by the UN Human Rights Commission on Kashmir accusing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of crimes against humanity. (credits: Salma Patel \ Hafsa Mkhize)

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2:19

#ICYMI - CRICKET ICON-TURNED-POLITICIAN IMRAN KHAN IN...

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2018/07/26

Prime Minister Imran Khan - that's what supporters of the world-renowned cricketing icon are celebrating in Rawalpindi - as early election results herald a NAYA - Pakistan - or NEW PAKISTAN. But, the party of Khan's jailed chief rival, ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, called the count an assault on democracy after allegations of vote-rigging surfaced. Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) secretary Babar Yaqoob says counting has been delayed by technical failures in an electronic reporting system

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#ICYMI - SA MODEL SHASHI NAIDOO DENIED PASSAGE TO...

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2018/07/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Makhize - Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality - Boycott Divestment and sanctions - BDS - are angry that South African celebrity model Shashi Naidoo has been denied entry to Palestine by Israeli authorities. The trip was organised by BDS after Naidoo's derogatory social media comments about Gaza sparked widespread outrage. BDS Spokesperson Kwara Kekana has slammed the decision by the Israeli government. Naidoo joins a long list of South Africans,

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#ICYMI - INDIAN PM NARENDRA MODI AT #BRICS2018

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2018/07/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Police will be on high alert in Johannesburg today as talks of a large protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have been making it's rounds on social media. Modi is in South Africa for the 10th BRICS Summit currently taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre. Before attending the summit, Modi visited Uganda pledging $200 million to the East African country. The sum is intended to help Uganda with agricultural and infrastructure development

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1:36

#ICYMI - PHOENIX RESIDENTS SEEK LEGAL ACTION IN...

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2018/07/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - After years of opposing the opening of a proposed tavern at a busy shopping centre Woodview, in Phoenix, north of Durban, residents have now decided to take legal action. Chairmen of the Woodview Ratepayers Association, Theo Pillay, says they are left with no choice but to seek legal representation as their protest over the last few years has been fruitless. He says residents are fed-up with not knowing what is happening regarding the proposed tavern........

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1:56

#ICYMI - ATM Robberies make households poorer

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2018/07/24

Newsbreak canvassed the views of consumers and asked what impact ATM robberies are having on households and the economy...

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#ICYMI - ATM robberies on the increase - be safe...

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2018/07/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) has warned the public to be extra vigilant as ATM-related robberies have increased. Statistics have shown a 39 percent increase nationally in ATM robberies last year compared to 2016. SABRIC CEO Kalyani Pillay has warned banking customers to be on the lookout for any suspicious activities around them when approaching any ATM facility. Pillay explains...

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#ICYMI - POLICE PROTECTION FOR REFUSE COLLECTION...

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2018/07/24

by Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Police officers will be escourting staff from Durban Solid Waste (DSW) as they go about their duties today. The eThekwini Municipality has informed residents about the disruption in refuse collection in certain areas. eThekwini Municipality Communications Manager Mandla Nsele, says sub-contractors have downed tools. Some of the areas affected include, Umlazi, Folweni, Cato Manor, Mayville, Bonella, Chesterville and Cato Crest. Nsele says, DSW staff are working

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#ICYMI - FAKE NEWS - How to spot it, how to stop it!

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2018/07/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Fake news is taking the world by storm which is now posing a serious threat to the credibility of journalism and the country's fledgling democracy in South Africa. This is according to Cape Town-based Journalism trainer and Specialist in fake News - Ray Joseph. He says that many fake news websites and social media messages circulate daily , with the aim of causing disruptions and mayhem in society. A notable example was a fake social media post claiming that

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#ICYMI - FOOD FOR LIFE - 27 YEARS UNITING THE WORLD...

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2018/07/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Food for Life organisation under the banner of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON has been uniting the World through pure food. Everyday thousands of hot meals are distributed to needy communities, not just across South Africa but across the world. Now 27 years later - Food for Life has grown and is currently operating in five provinces. Director, Prof Reshma Sookraj explains......

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#ICYMI - Social Media Group wins award for enforcing...

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2018/07/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A community-based social media group that has taken on the pursuit of safety and security along the N12 near Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, received a special award recently for their community work. The N12 Risk Notice Group received the award under the Eastwave Nelson Mandela Community Leadership Award' for their contribution to assisting in the safety and security of road users along the dread stretch of road. Member of the group, Khalil Mohamed says many

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