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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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2:32

ICYMI - NATIONAL ORDERS BESTOWED TO SOUTH AFRICANS...

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2018/04/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed national orders on distinguished South Africans and foreign nationals at a ceremony in Pretoria. The national orders are the highest awards that South Africa bestows on those that have played a momentous role in building a free and peaceful democratic South Africa. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports...

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ICYMI - FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY FINAL GOODBYES TO...

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2018/04/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Renowned journalist and theatre personality Aldrin Naidu was laid to rest in Johannesburg yesterday after he lost his battle with heart disease. The young journalist, known for his bubbly personality - tried his hand at various avenues in the media industry and most recently, his play "X sê! You Ain't Seen Nuthin Yet" captivated audiences at Sibaya's iZulu Theatre. Tributes have been pouring in for the dynamic personality, and his brother, Edwin Naidu says he is

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4:14

ICYMI - 72 YEAR OLD STRUGGLE VETERAN OMAR BADSHA...

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2018/04/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Understanding history helps society understand the present a little bit better. That's according to famed historian and photo journalist Omar Badsha. The 72-year-old will be bestowed with national honours tomorrow - when the he is conferred with The Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. This honour recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts and culture among others. Badsha is being honoured for his commitment to the preservation of

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2:11

ICYMI - BUNNIES GO ONLINE IN NEW COOKING SHOW

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2018/04/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A new online cooking show called "Bunnies in The Burbs" - is making waves with African celebrities, showcasing traditional African dishes while at the same time, telling age-old stories from the continent. The show is elevating everyday dining experiences with simple, affordable recipes that one can prepare at home. They have already featured guests like actress and singer Abigail Kubeka. Bunnies in the Burbs host, 21-year-old Taynita Harilal says, her

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2:03

ICYMI - AVENGERS OPENS ON SA SCREENS THIS WEEKEND

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2018/04/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - After 10 years of build-up and 18 feature films, Marvel's main event is finally here. The confrontation between the Avengers and the mad titan Thanos begins worldwide today. The hype created by Marvel's latest superhero showdown "Avengers: Infinity War" is palpable and will ensure that movie-goers flock to their nearest cinema to witness the event film of the decade. Currently Black Panther reigns as the highest grossing film in South African history, but

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55:03

ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK CHATS TO POLITCAL STALWART...

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Talk Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - For his meaningful contribution to South Africa's liberation movement- Swaminathan Gounden will wear a badge of honour with great humility. This political stalwart will be bestowed with the Order of Luthuli in Silver for his courageous push-back to apartheid oppression.

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53:05

ICYMI - NEWSBREAK TALK - JUSTICE FOR ASIFA 22 APRIL 2018

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Talk Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Raped and murdered: dumped in a forest in India. The chilling story of eight year old Asifa tells of a deeper injustice. Is it political intolerance or female opression?

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2:54

ICYMI - ENVIRONMENTAL WATCHDOG CLAIMS LAW ENFORCEMENT...

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - International Environmental organisation called "Saving the Wild" has accused authorities including magistrates, state prosecutors and police who are allegedly working closely with a criminal syndicate in avoiding justice in KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation alleges that law enforcement has been linked to syndicates that are getting paid to let off rhino poachers, murderers and rapists with a slap on the wrist. The allegations first publicly surfaced in October

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4:42

ICYMI - NO GIFT? THAT'S FINE....THEN, FUND MY HONEYMOON

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A newly-launched South African website dedicated to funding a couple's wedding or honeymoon, is giving the traditional gift-giving experience an overhaul. Fund the Honeymoon is a crowd-funding website that helps couples raise funds, through their own digital cash registry, by tailor-making a campaign on their website. The aim is to offer the soon-to-wed couple a platform to offset the cost of their wedding or honeymoon with the support of their family and

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1:09

ICYMI - COURT DENIES PHOENIX MUM ACCESS TO CHILD -...

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2018/04/26

A 24-year-old woman accused of beating up her four-year-old daughter at Phoenix, north of Durban has been denied access to the child pending reports from a therapist assessing the child's condition. The mother, whose name has been withheld to protect the child's identity, appeared alongside her 20-year-old boyfriend at the Verulam Magistrate's Court. They were arrested in February this year, after a video showing the mother repeatedly slapping and kicking the child while the boyfriend encouraged it,

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2:52

ICYMI - SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNERS - WIN A TRIP TO...

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - South African secondary schools have been challenged take part in an essay competition aimed at creating awareness on the struggle fought by liberation hero - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The competition organised by the High Commission of India in Pretoria and the Consulate General of India in Durban will commemorate the 125th anniversary of Gandhi's eviction from the Pietermaritzburg Railway Station for being a person of colour. The essay competition will run

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0:50

ICYMI - SA JOURNOS MOURN THE LOSS OF CITIZEN NEWS...

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, the media industry is also mourning the death of another popular journalist and news editor, Yadhana Jadhoo who died yesterday morning while on a training course for Young African Journalists in Cairo, Egypt. 34-year-old Jadhoo was an award-winning reporter who has worked for publications like The Citizen and The Post Newspaper. Her most prestigious award was Journalist of the Year in 2017. Ramguthee, who was her editor at the Post Newspaper, says she

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1:56

ICYMI - FORMER POST JOURNALIST ALDRIN NAIDU DIES AT...

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2018/04/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Well-known local journalist Aldrin Naidu has been laid to rest earlier this morning following a short illness. Naidu spent more than two weeks in hospital and underwent heart surgery to remove clots around his heart. 48-year-old Naidu who passed away on Wednesday, is survived by his wife Naz and daughter La'mia Ruby Naidu. Naidu's former editor at the Post Newspaper, Brijlall Ramguthee remembers the time they spent together at the newspaper, where Naidu began his

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3:48

ICYMI - DE LILLE SPEAKS TO NEWSBREAK ABOUT THAT...

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2018/04/26

Defiant Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille says she will continue to fight to clear her reputation. In an interview with Newsbreak, she says she has just received a letter from the party requesting submissions on why she should remain in her position, after she lost a motion of no confidence by the party caucus in the council yesterday. She says she will respond, however, she's also willing to take the matter to court, as the party seems bent on employing unconstitutional processes against

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2:41

ICYMI - DEFIANT DE LILLE SAYS SHE WILL FIGHT TO...

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2018/04/26

Defiant Cape Town Mayor Patricia De Lille says she will continue to fight to clear her reputation. In an interview with Newsbreak, she says she has just received a letter from the party requesting submissions on why she should remain in her position, after she lost a motion of no confidence by the party caucus in the council yesterday. She says she will respond, however, she's also willing to take the matter to court, as the party seems bent on employing unconstitutional processes against

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2:39

ICYMI - SHORTER SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR SCHOOLS

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2018/04/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Parents and learners planning a long holiday at the end of this year need to now cut the number of the days they will be away. This follows an announcement made by the Department of Education for a shorter summer holiday at the end of this year. Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education, Elijah Mhlanga says the 2018 December school holidays has been reduced due concerns around the marking of matric exams scripts. He says this is a once off adjustment

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2:32

ICYMI - US ACTIVISTS LOBBY FOR GANDHI PHOENIX...

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2018/04/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A delegation from the National Association of African American Studies in the United States has just left South Africa after advancing their mission to have Phoenix Settlement declared a World Heritage Site. The Phoenix Settlement, situated north of Durban, was Mahatma Gandhi's home in South Africa. Gandhi used the Settlement to train political activists called Satyagrahis as well as house their families, while they were engaged in the campaigns against

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2:03

ICYMI - SURGERY SCHEDULED FOR DURBAN BEACHES TO...

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2018/04/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The eThekwini Municipality in Durban has CLOSED four beaches along the golden mile for sand pumping operations aimed at preventing damage to the promenade in extreme weather conditions. The four week operation is part of the vision from the municipality in ensuring the Durban coastline remains safe and accessible to all bathers during the holiday periods. Beaches affected include North Beach, Dairy Beach, Country Club and Battery Beach. Head of parks,

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4:01

ICYMI - 9 YEAR OLD SA CHESS CHAMP SETS SIGHTS ON...

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2018/04/24

He may have been crowned the South African Chess champion, but nine-year-old Durban scholar, Kaedon Govendor is hoping it will also be 'check-mate' at the International Chess Championships in Spain this year. Govender has retained the national chess title for two years running. He placed first in the under 8 category of the African Schools Chess Championships at the tender age of six and was awarded the title of Candidate Master by the World Chess Federation - FIDE - last year. Hafsa Mkhize caught

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1:49

ICYMI - LEGENDARY DURBAN ACTOR ESSOP KHAN DIES AT AGE 72

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2018/04/24

An actor, writer and producer that used the medium of comedy to teach audiences social lessons. That's how the late Essop Khan has been described by his close friend and colleague Mohammed Ali. The two co-founded "Essop Khan Mohammed Ali" Productions, aka EKMA Productions, which saw the duo write and perform more than thirty live theatre productions together. 72-year-old Khan died in Durban yesterday morning and his funeral service was held in Overport in the afternoon. In his last conversation with

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