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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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2:02

Ammen community awards recognises religious activist...

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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. 78 year old BT Pather received the award for the promotion of religion.

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2:34

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is an inspiration to South...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will inspire South Africans to live up to the expectations and dreams of the struggle stalwarts. That's according to Minority Front leader Shameen Thakur Rajbansi. Rajbansi says Madikizela-Mandela was a great mentor to her and a valiant promoter of women in politics.......

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3:05

Lower income households to bear the brunt of VAT...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - South Africa's lower income holders will be hit the hardest by the VAT increase. That's according to economist - Professor Dilip Garach. This as VAT increased from 14% to 15%, effectively from the first of April. This is the first VAT increase in 25 years for the country. Economists have since advised consumers to turn to food items which have zero VAT implications. There are 19 basic food items that are not affected by the VAT increase. They include brown

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2:18

Gandhi's granddaughter pays tribute to Winnie...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Political activist and granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi - Ela Gandhi has described Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as a powerful stalwart that continued the revolution while anti-apartheid activists were imprisoned. Gandhi shared a close relationship with Madikizela-Mandela since 1970 when the icon was exiled to the town of Brandfort in the Orange Free State. Gandhi says her death is a great loss, not just to South Africa, but to the world.....

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3:22

Youth Employability Indaba and Career Expo set for...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in partnership with the eThekwini Municipality will host an inaugural Youth Employability Indaba & Career Expo in two months time. The two day event, convening from the 24th to the 26th of May will provide a platform to address youth employment challenges and opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal, as well as career guidance. The event aims to attract over 300 exhibitors from Corporate Companies, Tertiary Institutions,

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2:02

A sweet blow for the consumer as VAT and Sugar Tax...

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2018/04/03

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - April the first - is expected to be the day when consumers will have to pay more as the Health Promotion Levy or Sugar Tax AND Vat Increases come into effect. The finance minister announced in February that vat will increase from 14 to 15% as of the first of April. The South African Revenue Service or SARS announced that it will start collecting "sugar tax", from April 1, too. The levy is designed to support the Department of Health's aim to reduce the

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1:51

Newsbreak Exclusive - Trollip will stand firm as his...

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2018/03/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Meanwhile, Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro - Athol Trollip is convinced that quote, "sanity and righteousness will prevail". The Democratic Alliance Mayor told Newsbreak that his party would stay firm on fighting corruption, racism and maladministration which is still prevalent over 20 years into democracy...

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1:54

The Patriotic Alliance backs Athol Trollip for Mayor

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2018/03/29

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Patriotic Alliance (PA) in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro has laid down conditions in order to vote in favour of keeping Athol Trollip on as mayor of the region. They have reportedly clinched a deal with the DA, to vote in favour of them and be granted the deputy mayor position and mayoral committee member in charge of roads and transport. The motion was brought by the EFF following the DA's rejection in parliament to have land expropriated without

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2:14

Struggle veteran Fathima Meer to be immortalised in...

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2018/03/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The city of Durban will remember the life of the late struggle hero - Fathima Meer - by erecting a statue in her honour. This Human Rights month, the premier's office unveiled plans to construct a bronze statue which would have a granite-faced plinth, to be placed near the City Hall in the Durban CBD. The late Fatima Meer was an indomitable spirit, who spent time in prison with Winnie Mandela and survived an assassination attempt during a lifetime of activism

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3:14

Newsbreak Exclusive - Let the law decide the truth -...

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2018/03/28

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Former ANC MP and recording artist Jennifer Ferguson denies a relationship with SAFA President Danny Jordaan, adding that she barely knew him when they were first introduced 24 years ago. Ferguson made national headlines recently - after laying a charge of alleged rape against Jordaan at the Parkview Police Station in Johannesburg this past weekend. She first came forward in October last year, publicly accusing Jordaan of raping her in a hotel in Port

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2:13

It feels as if he is still with us - paying tribute...

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2018/03/28

by Newsbreak's Genevieve Lanka - It feels as if he is still with us...These are the words of Kay Sexwale, the niece of struggle veteran and businessman Tokyo Sexwale, in marking the one year death anniversary of anti-apartheid hero Ahmed Kathrada. Sexwale attended a wreathe laying ceremony this morning and will be one of the speakers at the launch of a photographic exhibition on the life and times of Kathrada at Constitutional Court this evening. Other speakers will include Reverend Frank Chikane,

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1:46

Meat dumped on former Verulam mayor's farm

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2018/03/28

by Newsbreak's Prabashini Moodley - Former mayor of Verulam Manna Naidoo, is deeply concerned about the possibility that meat dumped on his farm last night is contaminated. This morning, Naidoo reported the illegal dumping of animal remains on his property at Canelands in Verulam, north of Durban to police. He says, he intends laying a criminal charges against the culprit. Naidoo says, the possible motive behind the dumping of these animal is alarming..........

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2:24

Minister Pravin Gordhan calls for commitment to a new...

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2018/03/26

Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan has reiterated his commitment to the founding principles of the governing party. He was addressing the Krishna Rabilal Foundation in Durban. Rabilal left South Africa in 1977 to join uMkhonto weSizwe, the former military wing of the ANC. He was killed - along with 11 other activists - by the South African Defence Force in Mozambique, in what is known as the Matola Raid. Gordhan called on young and old to recommit themselves to what he called - a new dawn

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1:23

Parents warned to watch children this holiday - 4...

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A four year old boy allegedly started a fire which damaged four houses in Phoenix, north of Durban. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram says it is alleged that the four year old was with other children who had not gone to school due to the heavy rains. According to Balram the four year old could have been playing with matches which allegedly caused the fire.

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1:54

Four people die in early morning crash at Mtwalume

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The death of four people - including two children - in a gruesome crash on the R102 at Mtwalume, south of Durban this morning has raised concern ahead of the Easter long weekend. Reports suggest a vehicle was parked illegally on the side of the road, and while an oncoming taxi tried to avoid the vehicle, it crashed into school children who were standing at the side of the road, waiting for their transport. This comes a day after the KwaZulu-Natal Department of

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1:54

Chatsworth criminals, beware the might of the law...

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police in Durban say they will be escalating crime fighting operations ahead of the Easter long weekend. This comes as two suspects are expected to appear in court today for separate crimes committed in Chatsworth, south of Durban. In the first incident, a 37-year-old suspect was found in possession of heroine capsules to the value of 15-thousand-rand. Meanwhile, 40-year-old Vinod Ramotha, who was arrested for house robbery just two days after the

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Newsbreak Legend - Newsbreak pays tribute to the late...

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - In this week's edition of Newsbreak's Legends - Attorney, activist, newspaper columnist and former MP, Pat Poovalingam was a well-known thought-leader during the dark days of apartheid. Poovalingam was the Vice-Chairperson of the Council of the ML Sultan Technikon for a number of years and served as Chair of the ML Sultan Foundation. Known for his love for helping the sick, Poovalingam dedicated his life to cultural, religious and social work. He also

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1:24

Missing KZN Midlands police officer - so many...

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are still searching for a police officer, his wife and a friend who went missing on Friday in Dundee in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands. It is believed that Warrant Officer Jakes Juggan and his wife Molly picked up their friend, Ashok Rajoo from his home at about 7am on Friday morning and have not returned home since then. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says that they were travelling in a marked police vehicle...

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Off-duty policeman shoots himself at Mandeni

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the alleged attempted suicide of an off-duty police officer at Mandeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal early Sunday morning. It is believed that the officer shot himself at his home in front of his family. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the officer is in a critical state and is receiving medical treatment...

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Woman shot in Verulam - witnesses and the public...

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2018/03/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A women is in a critical condition after being shot several times on Palm street in Verulam, north of Durban a short while ago.Members of Security company, Reaction Unit South Africa responded to gunshots in the region and upon investigating - the women was found lying on the side of the road bleeding profusely . Reaction Unit Director - Prem Balram urges the community to report any information to Police and the Verulam based security watch....

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