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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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4:23

South Africans are glad that JZ has his day in court

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2018/04/06

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - While there may have been mixed reactions from South Africans on today's court case of former president Jacob Zuma, there is a united voice, that the case is finally being heard at court. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi captured the sentiment on the ground...

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2:29

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will spend another...

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2018/04/06

Salman Khan will spend another night in prison as a judge this morning did not give a ruling on his petition for bail. The superstar was sentenced to five years in jail for poaching rare antelopes in 1998. The verdict is the latest twist to an off-screen life almost as dramatic as the blockbusters he has starred in...

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2:23

Chatsworth to host a concert for cancer

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2018/04/06

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A Concert for Cancer is expected to radiate through the Chatsworth community this weekend. The concert, which will take place at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in Chatsworth on Saturday, will raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer. Concert organiser and host - Luvalan Pillay spearheaded the initiative following a personal tragedy. The 25-year-old has reeled in a local line up of entertainers and doctors to feature in the event. Pillay

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3:07

Winnie endured torture and torment but still stood...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Veteran South African journalist and Writer at the University of the Free State Zubeida Jaffer has drawn parallels between Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and that of the late Princess of Wales, Lady Diana. Jaffer has written a touching online opinion piece about the life and times of Winnie Mandela since her passing on Monday afternoon. She says, Madikizela-Mandela survived a life filled with torture and torment that many would have run away from.

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3:00

#WinnieMandela was a voice for the voiceless - ANC...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A voice for the voiceless... That is how Snuki Zikalala, close comrade - who spent over a year with the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at the Old Mampuru Prison in Pretoria in 1969 - describes the global icon. Zikalala, who is the President of the ANC Veterans' League, told Newsbreak that the late Madikizela-Mandela was a champion of justice and equality and a symbol of the struggle against apartheid. Zikalala explains the fond moments shared with Winnie while

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3:22

Newsbreak Talk - Monkey business infuriates Durban...

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2018/04/05

Newsbreak Talk Producer, Rachel Vadi, spoke to Steve Smith from the Monkey Helpline about the problems these animals cause in and around Durban.....

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2:07

Tuckshops still selling polony despite #Listeriosis...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Despite warnings from government on the deadly Listeriosis outbreak in the country, some tuck shops are still selling high risk foods including polony and russians. This is according to health improvement organisation - the Healthy Living Alliance. They say that low income earners are not well equipped with the knowledge associated with the disease, hence falling victim to consuming potential infected meat products. The Listeriosis outbreak has so far killed

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2:26

Family mourns the death of parents, friend washed...

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2018/04/05

The search for the missing police officer Jakes Juggan's friend - Ashok Rajoo - has come to an end. This after they were presumed to have drowned after the vehicle they were in, washed away during flash floods recently. Police confirmed that Juggan's body was found yesterday morning and Rajoo's body was found hours later. This comes a day after Molly's body was discovered in the police van. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says they were able to identify the trio after the discovery

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2:46

Zuma court case puts Guptas in the spotlight

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2018/04/05

The noose is tightening in India on the controversial Gupta family which fled South Africa in February following pressure on former President Jacob Zuma to step down from office. Sources in India said they will act against the billionaire brothers once court proceedings start against Zuma in Durban tomorrow. India correspondent Rana Senn has the latest...

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2:09

Newsbreak GreenScene - Bird repellent gel could do...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is urging all businesses to explore safer bird repellents. This after the organisation responded to a number of near-fatal cases involving bird repellent gels in Durban. In the past five years, the organisation has responded to 75 cases. The repellent gel is applied on roofs, and building rafters to prevent feral pigeons from nesting there. CROW's Operations Director - Paul Hoyte says this method is threatening

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1:25

Fire engulfs flats at Merebank in Durban

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police are investigating the cause of a blaze that engulfed a block of flats above the Natraj Shopping Centre in Merebank, south of Durban this morning. According to emergency services on the scene, the fire was swiftly contained. Spokesperson for private ambulance service, Rescue Care, Gareth Jamieson, who responded to the scene, says five patients were treated for smoke inhalation...

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3:24

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela hailed as the original...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Mama Winnie Madikizela Mandela overcame the vast challenges of not just a society diseased by racism but also one that favoured the progression of men. That's according to former IEC chair and close friend to the late icon - Dr Brigalia Bam. The both met at the Jan Hofmeyer College in Johannesburg where Dr Bam was mentored by Madikizela Mandela. This is where a life long bond between the two friends and their families began. Dr Bam speaks about Mama

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3:24

Mam Winnie was never acknowledged enough - DBN film...

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2018/04/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Film-maker Anant Singh says the late Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was never phased by the criticism she faced. Singh shared a special relationship with Madikizela-Mandela and interacted closely with her to tell her side of the story in "Long Walk to Freedom". Mama Winnie's tenacity was tested at the hands of the apartheid forces and her brushes with the law. But Singh says Mam' Winnie was never acknowledged enough for the political contribution she

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2:40

Newsbreak Exclusive - Ambassador Shirish Soni to...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - South Africa's newly-appointed Ambassador to Italy has many plans to bring a local flavour to the city of gladiators and philosophy. Ambassador Shirish Soni spoke to Newsbreak about his new appointment and his strategy going forward......

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3:08

Newsbreak Exclusive - Dlamini-Zuma dispels myths...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - In an exclusive Newsbreak interview, Minister in the Presidency, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has allayed fears that South Africans of Indian origin may have about land expropriation and the onslaught of racism in recent times. Dr Dlamini Zuma was addressing thousands of devotees as guest speaker at the annual Marriammen Prayer held by the Shri Marriammen Temple in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban...

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0:52

Bodies of missing policeman and wife found in KZN...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Police have recovered the body of Warrant Officer Jakes Juggan. Juggan, his wife Molly, and his friend Ashok Rajoo went missing at Dundee in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands ten days ago. The body of his wife was found yesterday in Newcastle, while police are still searching for Rajoo. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane...

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1:33

Ammen Community Awards recognises Phoenix youngster...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The prestigious 2018 Ammen Awards - which recognises ordinary people who do extra-ordinary things in the community, was presented this weekend during the Mariammen Prayer Festival held at the Shri Marriammen Temple in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban. Almost 20 awardees from all walks of life were honoured for their outstanding contribution in various categories, ranging from the promotion of Arts and Culture to Sports. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi attended the Awards

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2:44

Got a photo with Madiba? Then you could be part of...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A tribute from the South African Indian community in the form of a book will be launched to mark the centenary of the birth of apartheid activist - Nelson Mandela. The book, which is provisionally titled, "100 Madiba Inspirations", will feature pictures taken of the global icon with or by people of Indian-origin. To accompany the pictures, will be a short write-up of how Madiba inspires or has impacted your life. Spearheading the book is veteran journalist -

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1:33

Ammen community awards pays tribute to Phoenix school...

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2018/04/03

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The prestigious 2018 Ammen Awards - which recognises ordinary people who do extra-ordinary things in the community, was presented this weekend during the Mariammen Prayer Festival held at the Shri Marriammen Temple in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban. Almost 20 awardees from all walks of life were honoured for their outstanding contribution in various categories, ranging from the promotion of Arts and Culture to Sports. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi attended the Awards

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2:40

Struggle stalwart hailed as the Mother of the Nation...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Messages of condolences continue to pour in for the late anti-apartheid icon and ANC stalwart, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Affectionately known as the 'Mother of the Nation' the 81 year old peacefully passed on yesterday at the Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. Since then, president Ramaphosa has hailed Mam'Winnie as a voice of defiance and resistance while many have described her as a fierce voice for the voiceless during the most turbulent times in

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