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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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1:11

#ICYMI - RESIDENTS OF WENTWORTH'S LANSDOWNE COMPLEX...

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2018/07/05

By Newsbreak's Magashni Mottian - Residents of the Lansdowne Complex in Austerville, Wentworth are in dire straights and fear for their safety due to poorly constructed homes - that they say are on the brink of collapse. Residents claim that their homes are infested with rats and remained concerned about the spread of disease. Chairperson of the Community Policing Forum - Donavan Anderson says the complex houses about 128 families...

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1:38

#ICYMI - TOURISM BODIES FLOCK TO THE "JEWEL OF THE...

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2018/07/05

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - The KwaZulu-Natal south coast is unique in many ways through South Africa's heritage - including its warm sunshine, family gatherings and the charm of seaside resorts. It is described as the jewel of the province, synonymous with tourist attractions - boasting the highest number of sardine activity on its coastline over the years. It is also a haven for tourists from all walks of life abroad and in South Africa. South Coast Tourism Spokesperson Vanessa Gounden

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1:57

#ICYMI - SASSA EMPLOYEES RETURN TO WORK TODAY TO...

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2018/07/05

SASSA workers are expected to report for work today after reaching an agreement with their employer to give negotiations another chance. Social Development Minister Suzan Shabangu had approached the Labour Court in Johannesburg to seek an interdict against the striking workers. However, the court struck the matter of the roll after parties agreed to re-open negotiations. Meanwhile, social grant recipients have been queueing outside the Post Office in Chatsworth, south of Durban since five in the

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2:47

#ICYMI - COGTA'S NEW "GREEN ROOFTOP CAMPAIGN" TO...

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2018/07/05

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - With the launch of the "Green Rooftop Campaign" - The KwaZulu-Natal Department Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) is taking full advantage of the provinces sunshine all year round. The campaign which was launched yesterday, saw the installation of solar panels being mounted at the department's offices in Mayville. The launch has been part of the COP17 legacy project for the province's public institutions. Department spokesperson Msawakhe

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2:00

#ICYMI - COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS MEET IN PHOENIX TO HELP...

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2018/07/05

By Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi - Concerns about the recent increase in the number of teenagers committing suicide in Phoenix, north of Durban - a group of community activist met last night to discuss means and ways to address this growing pandemic. Spearheaded by KZN VIP's Glen Naidoo, who has mapped a plan of action, which was unanimously accepted by all. Naidoo says urgent action is needed to ensure no more lives are lost...

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2:39

#ICYMI - ECONOMIST DILIP GARACH: LATEST FUEL HIKE TO...

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2018/07/05

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Economists are warning of the impact that the recent fuel price hikes will have on consumers and businesses. The price of petrol and diesel have gone up by around 26 cents-a-litre, paraffin by 22 cents-a-litre and LP-Gas by 37 cents-a-kilogramme. This is the fifth time that prices have increased since the beginning of the year. Economist Dilip Garach says the recent fuel price hike will have an immediate impact on the prices of virtually all goods and services. Garach

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1:17

#ICYMI - CHATSWORTH MOURNS AS 18-YEAR-OLD TEEN NIKYLE...

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2018/07/04

By Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - The Chatsworth community will be in mourning today, as they lay to rest 18-year-old Nikyle Singh. Singh was killed in an accident on the Higginson Highway, in the area, south of Durban on Sunday morning. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says, the vehicle was travelling along the Highway when the driver lost control and veered of the road. Gwala says, the driver and passenger were both taken to hospital where the driver succumbed to his injuries. She says,

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2:43

#ICYMI - DURBAN JULY WEEKEND TO BRING A MASSIVE 150...

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2018/07/04

By Newsbreak Hafsa Mkhize - The province of KwaZulu-Natal is expected to inject close to 150 million rand into the economy on the Vodacom Durban July weekend. That's according to Durban Tourism's senior marketing and communications manager Sbu Zondi. A bumper crowd of fifty thousand people are expected to descend on the Greyville Racecourse this weekend for the annual event, while the province is anticipating 125 thousand tourists of international arrivals. Zondi has hailed the Durban July as a

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3:14

#ICYMI - WITH THE PRICE OF FUEL RISING, COMMUTERS...

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2018/07/04

As the price of fuel increased at midnight, motorists have expressed mixed feelings about the latest price hike. Prices at the pumps have increased four times since the beginning of the year. The price of petrol and diesel increased by around 26 cents a litre, paraffin by 22 cents a litre and LP-Gas by 37 cents a kilogram. Most motorists say they are not willing to consider alternative modes of transport amid the fuel hikes. Meanwhile, taxi associations countrywide have also announced that taxi

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2:02

#ICYMI - WITH THE FUEL PRICE RISING, PAPPI CALLS ON...

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2018/07/03

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - Newly formed organisation - People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increase (PAPPI) has given government an ultimatum to respond to its demands or face a national shutdown. Yesterday, many South Africans heeded the organisation's call to bring busy roads to a standstill in protest against the latest fuel hikes. National Convenor of PAPPI, Visvin Reddy says they are coordinating with various stakeholders to impose the shutdown if government does not respond...

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2:46

#ICYMI - "BIKERS FOR MANDELA DAY" TO RAISE FUNDS FOR...

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2018/07/03

By Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo - As part of the Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations, bikers from across South Africa will ride for charity to mark Mandela Day later this month. "Bikers for Mandela Day", in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, will rally in aid of "Keep a Girl Child in School". The mass rallies will take place in Cape Town and Johannesburg on 14th and 15th of July, respectively. The event, in its ninth year now, aims to raise funds for girls who miss school annually

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2:00

#ICYMI - FIVE SUSPECTED CHILD ADBUCTORS BEATEN TO...

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2018/07/03

Five people have been beaten to death by a mob in India's western Maharashtra state on suspicions they were child abductors. Police arrested 23 people for the weekend assault, the eighth in as many days. The government is yet to take act against toxic content on social media where trolls are followed by many of the country's top leaders. Rana Senn reports...

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2:00

#ICYMI - THE SA WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF A STRONG...

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2018/07/03

By Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The SA Weather Service has issued a warning that a strong cold front is making its way through the country. KwaZulu-Natal Authorities are on high alert as residents brace themselves for the cold conditions. Snowfall as well as strong winds are expected across the country for the rest of today and tomorrow. The South African Weather Services says cold temperatures will not last long as degrees along the coast will start recovering from tomorrow. Forecaster Ayanda Nsele

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2:48

#ICYMI - OF THE ALMOST 600-WOMEN REPORTED MISSING IN...

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2018/07/03

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Government has been urged to intervene in the priority given to missing persons being reported at various police stations around the country. This is according to a Special Violence researcher at Wits University, Lisa Vetton - who says that existing structures dealing with missing persons are not dealt with effectively by police. Meanwhile, a call has been made for the South African Police Service (SAPS) to establish a specialised task team to work on cases of women

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8:07

#ICYMI - NEWSBREAK LEGENDS: 74' FPL PLAYER OF THE...

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2018/07/02

When the question of South Africa's best Indian footballer arises, the name that comes up most often is Daya Maistry. The 70-year-old Westville resident was a respected defender in the 70's, representing Berea FC during the club's heyday. Maistry was a strong presence in Berea's defence and his quality saw him pick up the Federation Professional League's (FPL) player of the season award in 1974. A year later, his team won the league title - the first and only victory in the club's history. In this

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2:21

#ICYMI - MOTORISTS TO SWITCH OFF ENGINES THIS...

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2018/07/02

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim and Tashlan Naidoo - With the petrol price soaring to all-time highs, People Against Petrol Price Increase (PAPPI) members will this morning be staging a protest against future escalations. Petrol is expected to increase again by up to 30 cents later this week, taking it above a record 16 Rand a litre. Motorists part of PAPPI are expected to halt their vehicles and show solidarity at intersections of their choice around the country between seven and eight this morning

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3:01

#ICYMI - YOUTH ACTIVIST MEETS WITH SPIRITUAL LEADERS...

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2018/07/02

By Newsbreak's Tashlan Naidoo - The recent spate of racial incidents and inflammatory comments in the public domain has prompted a youth activist to hold a meeting with spiritual leaders and youth to discuss ways forward in terms of social cohesion. The meeting was held at the Saiva Sithantha Sungum memorial hall in Durban at the weekend. According to youth activist and organiser of the meeting - Viasen Subramoney, the general consensus is that there is a need for more platforms to discuss and plan

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2:36

#ICYMI - DEPOSITS BY INDIAN INVESTORS IN SWISS BANKS...

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2018/07/02

Deposits by Indians in Swiss banks swelled by over 50% last year. The revelation by the central banking authority of the Alpine nation now haunts India's government which assumed power on the back of promises of bringing home billions of dollars of untaxed money stashed in foreign vaults. Our South Asian correspondent Rana Senn has the details...

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3:21

#ICYMI - FORMER CONCOURT JUDGE ZAK YACOOB CHALLENGES...

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2018/07/02

By Newsbreak's Salma Patel - Former Constitutional Court Judge and struggle veteran - Justice Zak Yacoob, has challenged EFF Leader Julius Malema to a public debate about Malema's recent Anti-Indian comments. At two recent events Malema has said that "majority of Indians are racists" - first during his Youth Day address in the North West and then later outside the Newcastle Magistrates' Court in KwaZulu-Natal. Malema also recently called out Justice Yacoob for making a statement that certain Indians

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2:16

#ICYMI - DISNEY ON ICE RETURNS TO DURBAN THIS WEEK...

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2018/07/02

By Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - Local fairytale fans have been given the opportunity to witness the wondrous and magical world of Disney at the Durban International Convention Centre from Wednesday until this Sunday. The ever-popular "Disney on Ice" show returns and will feature eight princesses from popular Disney classics including - Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, Snow White and the Frozen sisters Queen Elsa and Anna. Audiences around the globe have praised the frosty

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