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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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2:39

#ICYMI - STOP THE CRIME AT CHATSWORTH - RESIDENTS

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2018/07/23

Newsbreak canvassed the opinions of a few Chatsworth residents, who gave their view on what needs to be done to curb crime in the area...

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4:15

#ICYMI - THE KANDASAMY'S WEDDING TO HAVE YOU ROLLING...

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2018/07/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Audiences are in for a treat of comedic genius and a delicious feast of local flavour with witty dialogue as the sequel of Keeping Up With the Kandasamys set to grace cinemas early next year. Maeshni Naicker and Madushan Singh who play mother and son in the movie walked away with the best actress and best supporting actor at the "Simon Sabela" awards at the weekend for their roles in the first installment. Newsbreak producer Tashlan Naidoo attended the media

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9:11

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK LEGEND - PATRICK PILLAY

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2018/07/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Political stalwart, Councillor Patrick Pillay, has been actively involved in South African politics since the first democratic elections in 1994. Having lived through the atrocities of apartheid South Africa, Pillay was determined to make a difference in the lives of people. He began with community work, and after dabbling in trade unionism, he settled into a life of politics. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi sat down with Pillay, as he re-lived his childhood experiences,

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3:24

#ICYMI - NPA WILL NOT ARREST INDIAN PRIME MINISTER...

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2018/07/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will not arrest Indian Prime Minister - Narendra Modi when he visits South Africa later this week. This follows a request made to the NPA by the Muslim Lawyers Association (MLA) together with the South Africa Kashmiri Action Group. Chairperson of the Action Group, Salman Khan says they made the request to the NPA based on a report issued by the UN Human Rights Commission on Kashmir accusing Modi of crimes against

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2:07

#ICYMI - 1860 Heritage Centre pays tribute to golfing...

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2018/07/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - It's been 40 years since the passing of golfing legend Papwa Sewgolum. To commemorate the life of this unsung hero, the 1860 Heritage Centre will be hosting an exhibition and a golf day at the Durban Country Club on Sunday. Curator of the centre, Selvan Naidoo says the exhibition honours this legend of Black Golf in South Africa who fought through closed ranks and was seen as a hero to people during the apartheid days of sport.

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2:50

#ICYMI - THE CARING SISTERS NETWORK DISCUSS THE...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Former President Nelson Mandela once said "Children of today are the leaders of tomorrow and education is a very important weapon to prepare children for their future role as leaders of the community". It is under this ethos that the Caring Sisters Network handed over 100 desks to the Addington Primary School in central Durban. The international community celebrated the Nelson Mandela centenary, a special day declared by the United Nations. Chairperson for the

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3:07

#ICYMI - VOLKSWAGEN SHINES AT THE RECENT GUMTREE...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Popular vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen shined at the recent Gumtree Pre-Owned Vehicle Awards for 2018, with the brand featuring the most finalists based on retained value of its 2016 models. Now in it's second year, the Gumtree Pre-Owned Awards rates a number of vehicles in various categories - so that prospective buyers can have an idea of a vehicle's depreciation. Meanwhile, the Mazda CX3 was named the car model with the best retention value irrespective of

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2:29

#ICYMI - WITH OVER ONE-MILLION PEOPLE REQUIRING...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The backlog of patients requiring cataract surgery in South Africa exceeds over one-million people with government facilities being overbooked around the country. In a bid to help relieve the backlog, non-profit organisation - The Sultan Bahu Centre has been instrumental in performing the surgery free of charge. Spokesperson Nafeesa Dangor describes the centre and what they aim to achieve with their work...

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3:05

#ICYMI - SILVERGLEN NATURE RESERVE IN CHATSWORTH...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - Any person found trying to erect an informal dwelling in the Silverglen Nature reserve in the future, could face fines up to 50 thousand rand or possible jail time. That's according to chairperson of the conservancy, Shaun Hammond. The reserve is now declared an official nature reserve by national government. The declaration has been signed by Environmental Affairs MEC Sihle Zikalala and it will now be protected by the same laws that govern the Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

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1:09

#ICYMI - 77-YEAR-OLD MAN FOUND DEAD ON DURBAN'S SNELL...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - KwaZulu-Natal Police have opened an inquest docket after the body of a 77-year-old man was found lying on the ground in Snell Parade in the Durban CBD. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says, the elderly citizen was living in an old age home in central Durban. She says, a passer-by found the body...

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2:44

#ICYMI - NATIONAL POLICE SPOKESPERSON CALLS ON THE...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - Another suspicious device was discovered yesterday morning in the Durban CBD at a retail store. Police say thankfully the device was found to be harmless after examination by the explosives unit. According to national Police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, the device which people have labelled as a bomb on previous occasions after being found at different locations around KZN is in-fact and improvised incendiary device. Naidoo is also calling on the public to

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2:54

#ICYMI - ACCLAIMED U.S. PRODUCER JENNIFER FOX IS IN...

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2018/07/20

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Acclaimed U.S film producer Jennifer Fox has encouraged her South African counterparts to tell local stories with universal themes. Fox yesterday conducted a film workshop with upcoming producers from KwaMashu, north of Durban. She is in the country for the screening of her latest film "The Tale" as part of the Durban International Film Festival taking place in the city from the 19th to 29th of July. "The Tale" which is based on Fox's own life story - chronicles

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1:40

#ICYMI - DIRECTOR KUMAREN NAIDU TALKS ABOUT HIS...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - It was a night of traditional glitz and glamour at the premier of the local movie, Broken Promises 4-ever. The red carpet event took place at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga, north of Durban last night. Director Kumaran Naidu, who also plays the role Mr. K in the movie, says he's excited about the latest edition to the popular franchise...

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2:43

#ICYMI - WE FIND OUT WHAT "MINDFULNESS PRESCRIPTION"...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Meditation and medicine are often seen as two polar opposites, but Indian-based master of mediation Ishan Shivanand spent time in South Africa, addressing medical practitioners on what he terms - "Mindfulness Prescription". The meditation seminar held at the Lenmed eThekwini Hospital and Heart Centre focused on integrative health-care. Shivanand believes medical professionals should keep their stress levels under check to help them relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and

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3:35

#ICYMI - NINE ARRESTED AT THE N3 HIGHWAY IN...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The N3 highway at Pietermaritzburg on the KwaZulu-Natal midlands was brought to a complete standstill yesterday after a protest by residents and truck drivers against the increasing cost of fuel. Nine drivers that were part of the protest were arrested on the N3 Highway yesterday. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Community Safety, Liaison and Transport Mxolisi Kaunda says police will not tolerate those who are breaking the law...

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2:35

#ICYMI - GRANT RECIPIENT RAISES CONCERNS OVER MISSING...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Disgruntled grant recipients have raised concerns about their missing identification documents at the SASSA office at the Durban CBD. This after it's alleged that the original ID Books of disability beneficiaries went missing at the facility yesterday morning. According to one of the beneficiaries whose ID books was stolen, Yoganadi Kisten - the documentation was taken by another client who was known to the facility. Newsbreak spoke to Kisten who says she will now take

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2:51

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK'S DONATE A BOOK CAMPAIGN HEADS TO...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Yesterday the team also donated books to the Summerfield Primary School at Bayview in Chatsworth south of Durban. The team went all out distributing the books, across the greater Durban area. Educator at Summerfield Primary School - Saths Govender says the school is in dire need of books which it has been deprived of...

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2:34

#ICYMI - CLAYHAVEN PRIMARY IN PHOENIX PROUD TO BE...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - "Education does not need to stop at school, rather children should be encouraged by parents to continue a culture of reading in their homes". These are the words shared by principal Ashraf Ali Khan of the Clayhaven Primary School in Phoenix, north of Durban. Khan sat down with the Newsbreak team after the delivery of books which is part of our "Donate a Book Campaign" yesterday. As part of the Mandela day celebrations - the Team spent their 67 minutes donating books

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1:30

#ICYMI - #MANDELADAY HEALTH MEC DHLOMO SPENDS HIS 67...

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2018/07/19

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health engaged in a number of activities at the Children's Hospital in Durban yesterday, which included cleaning, gardening, painting and health screening. One million bricks are needed for the construction of a six storey building which will be called "Rainbow Tower" in honour of the late former President Nelson Mandela. This is amongst activities for the centenary birthday of Tata Madiba. The hospital is currently providing Neuro

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1:55

#ICYMI - ZELDA LA GRANGE RECALLS FOND MEMORIES OF...

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2018/07/18

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Global icon Nelson Mandela's former personal assistant - Zelda la Grange says it is important for the country to celebrate the life of Madiba through selfless service to humanity. Today, Mandela would have turned 100 years-old. La Grange was Mandela's personal assistant for almost two decades...

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