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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 - AJAY GUPTA SPOTTED IN SAHARANPUR AFTER BEING...

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2018/07/11

A day after Ajay Gupta was named the main suspect in the corruption case involving Duduzane Zuma - he was spotted in his hometown of Saharanpur. Our India correspondent, Neha Poonia has more...

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1:37

#ICYMI - 25-YEAR-OLD MAN SHOT AND WOUNDED WHILE...

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2018/07/10

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Phoenix Police are investigating a case of armed robbery and attempted murder after a twenty-five year old man was shot and wounded at a local tuck-shop in the area - north of Durban at the weekend. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane says, three armed suspects entered the business premises on Saturday night, opening fire on patrons and wounding one. Zwane is urging anyone with information that may lead to an arrest to come forward...

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2:15

#ICYMI - SADAG STATISTICS SHOW THAT 80% OF PEOPLE...

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2018/07/10

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - One in three people will suffer or have a mental illness in South Africa. This according to statistics released by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group - SADAG. Project manager Anne Rajkumar says 80% of people with a mental illness do not get treatment. During the month of July - which is Mental Health Awareness Month, SADAG embarks on a campaign to raise awareness to encourage more people to seek help, treatment and support. There are 23 successful suicides

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2:17

#ICYMI - SUBSISTENCE FISHER-FOLK UP IN ARMS AS...

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2018/07/10

By Newsbreak's Matthew Veeran - Subsistence fisher-folk in and around Durban are up in arms after repeatedly being prevented from fishing at piers on the Golden Mile's north and south beaches. The aggrieved community say that authorities have now put up "no trespassing" signs and even forcefully chase fisherman away from piers that were acceptable to use in the past. The only alternative available is the Southern Breakwater Pier - a dilapidated structure that can barely support human weight

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2:13

#ICYMI - HELP EDUCATE FUTURE LEADERS WITH NEWSBREAK'S...

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2018/07/10

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - Those were the powerful words by former president and anti-apartheid revolutionary - Nelson Mandela. And what better way to celebrate this Mandela Day on the 18 of July than by giving a child the tools to create better and brighter future. Newsbreak has launched its "Donate A Book Campaign" and YOU can help by donating a book - either new or pre-owned by the 17th of July. All books collected will be donated to three underprivileged children's facilities in Durban by

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1:55

#ICYMI - SARDINE UPDATE: SEVEN NETTINGS AT PHUMULA ON...

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2018/07/09

The sardine frenzy continued this past weekend with approximately seven nettings taking place at Phumula on KwaZulu-Natal's South Coast. This is after a quiet week with various sightings, minimal nettings and many disappointed people. Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim spoke to KZN Sharks Board operations manager, Greg Thompson for an update...

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1:52

#ICYMI - POLICE NAB OVER 100 DRUNKEN DRIVERS DURING...

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2018/07/09

By Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Two suspects aged 31 and 34 will today appear at the Durban Magistrate's court today on charges related to the possession of stolen property. The two suspects were arrested outside the Greyville Racecourse while punters enjoyed the Durban July. Meanwhile, Metro police Senior Superintendant Parbhoo Sewparsad says more than one hundred drunken drivers have been arrested during the Durban July weekend...

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3:52

#ICYMI - SABC DUO TO ATTEMPT A DOUBLE SUMMIT OF...

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2018/07/09

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - SABC TV News journalist - Gillian Pillay and cameraman - Thabo Madilola will attempt a double summit of Mount Kilamanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for sanitary pads for needy girls. The pair will leave South Africa later this week and attempt their summit on the 18th of July, a day in which former President Nelson Mandela would have celebrated his 100th birthday. The two are no strangers to the trek, with this being Pillay's third climb and Madilola's second. Pillay

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2:18

#ICYMI - POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER MORE SUSPECTED...

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2018/07/09

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Kwazulu-Natal police are probing the discovery of several explosive devices in and around Durban. Yesterday, Two explosive devices were found at different places in Durban. Police spokesperson Captain Thulani Zwane says the first explosive device was found under a car in Marriot Road while the second was found at Milner Road in Avondale. On Saturday, the Woolworths store in Gateway had to be evacuated and cordoned off after a second suspected bomb-like device was

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3:16

#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk - HOW DOES THE INCREASE IN...

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2018/07/08

by Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi - People tell Newsbreak Talk how they are going to feel the pinch now that the petrol price has increased.

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3:47

#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk - ANC's EDNA MOLEWA EXPLAINS...

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2018/07/08

Newsbreak Talk hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and Produced by Rachel Vadi interviews the ANC's Edna Molewa about the disappointment Chatsworth residents felt when President Cyril Ramaphosa could not make it to the meeting at the Chatsworth Youth Centre on time........

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1:55

#ICYMI - Newsbreak Talk - CHATSWORTH NEEDS YOU,...

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2018/07/08

Newsbreak Talk hosted by Taresh Harreeparshad and Produced by Rachel Vadi visited Chatsworth Youth Centre on Friday where President Cyril Ramaphosa was expected to address residents and listen to their needs as part of the "Thuma Mina" campaign. Here is what they had to say ..........

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1:40

#ICYMI - POLICE INVESTIGATE AFTER A "SUSPICIOUS...

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2018/07/06

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - KwaZulu-Natal Police are investigating a case of arson, after a suspicious device was triggered off at the Gateway Shopping complex, in Umhlanga - north of Durban yesterday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala - the parcel which was attached to a cell-phone, went off in the men's clothing department at Woolworths. A similar device was also located in the same franchise at the Pavilion Shopping Mall in Westville, just a few minutes

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2:35

#ICYMI - TODAY NETFLIX RELEASE ITS FIRST ORIGINAL...

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2018/07/06

Media services provider Netflix plans to rule the world and this vision will take flight today, with the release of its first original Indian TV series - Sacred Games. The streaming service also hopes the crime drama, that's reminiscent of American series Narcos, will also put it ahead of rival Amazon Prime in a market of one billion potential viewers. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn...

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1:42

#ICYMI - 36 YEAR OLD ARRESTED AFTER POLICE FIND DRUGS...

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2018/07/06

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - A 36-year-old was arrested for the possession of drugs to the value of six-hundred thousand rand in a flat in Durban earlier this week. According to Provincial police spokesperson Nqobile Gwala, the suspect was in the process of packaging the drugs for distribution when he was arrested. Upon further investigation it was found that the drugs are from Tanzania and the flat was rented to be used as a drug manufacturing lab. Gwala says SAPS deployed extra officials at the

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2:17

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK HEADS TO THE POPULAR SOUTH COAST...

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2018/07/06

There has been a massive increase in the demand for coffee production in South Africa, as millions of people throughout the country begin their day with a cuppa. The South African Tea and Coffee Industry has reported growth - with consumption of coffee beans increasing from around 30-thousand tons in 2012/13 to 36-thousand tons in 2015/16. Meanwhile, in a bid to understand the supply and demand, Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim spoke to the estate director of south-coast based brewery "Beaver Creek

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1:33

#ICYMI - THIS MONTH'S ABH CHATSWORTH FAIR TO OFFER A...

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2018/07/06

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - This year's instalment of the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH) fair promises to be like no other. The Serendipity Travel ABH Chatsworth Fair - now in its thirtieth year will take place later this month in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Two of Bollywood's well known playback singers are expected to perform at the fundraising initiative and for the first time ever, a special for unlimited rides has been introduced. ABH Finance Manager - Krishna Juggernath explains...

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52:05

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK - JUDGE ZAK YACOOB CHALLENGES...

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2018/07/05

Hosted by Salma Patel, Produced by Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Malema has done it again - This time outside the Newcastle Magistrate's Court in KZN where he faces charges of incitement. Is he drawing the race card, again, to enable open dialogue or just to distract from the legal charges he faces?Guests: Mr Mike Morris from the Institute of Race Relations; Youth Activist Viasen Soobramoney; former Constitutional Court Judge Zak Yacoob.

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53:33

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK - 60th COMMEMORATION OF THE...

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2018/07/05

Hosted by Salma Patel and Produced by Rachel Vadi - On Newsbreak Talk we revisit the harsh reality of the Durban Group Areas Proclamations - Tune in for tales of torture and triumph of people from Magazine Barracks, Railway Barracks, Cato Manor, Greyville, TinTown and other areas. Studio Guests are activist and historian, Kiru Naidoo and struggle veteran Swaminathan Gounden. Gounden has been decorated with the nation’s highest civilian accolade, the Order of Luthuli in silver, by President Cyril

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1:30

#ICYMI - ONE DEAD, TWO INJURED IN CHATSWORTH FAMILY...

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2018/07/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - One person has been killed and two others seriously injured following a shooting, during a family dispute in Chatsworth, south of Durban, last night. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says one person has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. Captain Gwala says firearm users need to be more responsible in discharging their firearms in personal disputes............

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