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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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#PODCAST Police still searching for suspects involved...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Gauteng police are still searching for an unknown number of suspects following a spate of alleged gang related shooting incidents, which left five people dead in Westbury and Eldorado Park. On Friday, four people were shot dead in Westbury, whilst one person was shot dead in Eldorado Park. Circumstances surrounding the incident are still unknown at this stage. Gauteng Police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says they have deployed extra resources, including

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6:43

#PODCAST "Beyond Box" app allows users to save text...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - So much is left unsaid when a loved one passes away - often with very little instructions about what happens next. Now, a new mobile app aims to bridge the gap between loved ones, by providing crucial data. Beyond Box allows you to save text or audio visual messages and files detailing plans to your family when you pass away. This allows users to know exactly where to find crucial information - in that chaotic frenzy after a loved one passes away

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#PODCAST Residents of Shallcross, south of Durban...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Residents of Shallcross, south of Durban are living in fear as illegal land invasions continue to plague the area. According to the local community policing forum, the latest invasion which occurred yesterday, was swiftly dealt with. CPF Chairperson Vishal Lachman says such incidents have been occurring every few days for the last few weeks. Lachman says while local law enforcement, security companies and residents protect the area, there are no long term

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3:35

#PODCAST ANALYSIS: Why the IFP need to establish...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad Political analyst Dr. Levy Ndou says the IFP should fulfil Buthelezi's wish of establishing peace with the ANC - the party from which the iconic leader first emerged from...

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2:32

#PODCAST Headed for Libya, the Gift of the Givers...

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2023/09/18

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - Humanitarian aid organisation, the Gift of the Givers will load a cargo plane with critical aid destined for disaster struck Libya later this week. More than 11,000 people have died while more than 10,000 others are are missing from the coastal city of Derna one week after storm Daniel hit. An estimated 170 people have been killed as a result of the flooding elsewhere in the country - and more than 40,000 people have been displaced. Gift of the Givers founder,

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#PODCAST SASSA grant payment glitch leaves country's...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The technical glitch at the Post Bank which caused delays in the monthly SASSA payments left about half a million beneficiaries stressed and destitute. That's according to member on the Social Development Portfolio Committee in the KwaZulu- Natal Legislature, Les Govender. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Mondli Gungubele has apologised to SASSA grant recipients for the technical glitch at Post Bank. The technical error was a result of Post

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3:42

#PODCAST Buthelezi family prepares for final farewell...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer, Tashlan Naidoo - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi's family are preparing to conduct sacred cultural practices at the family home in kwaPhindangene in Ulundi, northern KwaZulu-Natal. SABC reporter Nonjabulo Mthungwa Makamu is there and says mourners are streaming in bearing gifts and paying their last respects to the late Prince.

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4:44

#PODCAST Buthelezi's body returns home ahead of burial

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2023/09/15

The late IFP founder and President Emeritus Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will travel home for the last time this afternoon for the traditional Zulu rights ahead of his state funeral. The 95-year-old politician died last Saturday. He will be laid to rest tomorrow in a category one, special official funeral. SABC editor, Minoshini Pillay is in Ulundi and speaks to Newsbreak's Taliesha Naidoo about the funeral preparations...

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3:38

#PODCAST Miss Earth South Africa 2023 Zabelo Hlabisa...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer Tashlan Naidoo - The recently crowned Miss Earth South Africa 2023 aims to uplift and empower rural communities in sustainable living development initiatives. Zabelo Hlabisa was crowned in Sandton, Johannesburg beating nine other finalists. Hlabisa who is from KwaZulu- Natal, is a former Miss Durban University of Technology (DUT) and an entrepreneur who focuses her efforts of social work. She will also be representing South Africa at Miss Earth, which will be hosted in Vietnam

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2:49

#PODCAST Environmental npo raises the alarm over a...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Environmental organisations have raised concern over the sudden and disturbing surge of trillions of tiny nurdle plastic pellets on the KZN North Coast beaches mainly in Sheffield and Ballito. They say this alarming escalation poses an imminent threat to the health of marine ecosystems, human well-being, and the delicate balance of our environment. It remains uncertain whether these nurdles are remnants from a container ship spillage in 2017 and 2020. Founder

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2:55

#PODCAST SATTA hit out at the proposed Tobacco...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Prodcuer Matthew Veeran - The proposed Tobacco Products Control Bill continues to divide the industry, with South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance (SATTA) this week calling on Parliament to reject it. SATTA - which represents all stakeholders in the legal production & manufacture of tobacco products - made the call in response to a request from the Portfolio Committee on Health for public comments on the draft legislation. They say the bill will stifle the already struggling

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2:56

#PODCAST International dignitaries begin flying into...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Several international dignitaries are slowly flying into South Africa to attend the late Prince Buthelezi's funeral tomorrow. Some of the notable names include leaders from across the African continent and the world. Member of the National Council of the IFP - Les Govender explains the relationship shared by the late leader and how this has echoed into his funeral...

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#PODCAST ARCHIVE: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi shares...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - As we continue buildup to the official funeral of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi tomorrow, Newsbreak has decided to take you down memory lane today. Here's an interview that Taresh conducted with the late icon a few years ago - to talk about his love for the Indian South African community. In it, Buthelezi says that he believes the economy of KwaZulu-Natal was built on the backs of Indian people...

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#PODCAST Newsbreak Fishing Report - Friday 15...

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2023/09/15

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - Cast away with this week's Newsbreak Fishing Report, brought to you by KZN angler Sanjay Ramsarup...

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#PODCAST Organisers at Durban's 1860 Heritage Centre...

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2023/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The 1860 Heritage Centre in the Durban hosts its annual Heritage Day festival this Saturday. The day-long event will include food stalls, culinary demonstrations by local cuisine specialists and a showcase of cultural garments. Its main aim is to raise awareness around the importance of cultural heritage, especially amongst South Africa's Indian community. Director of the centre Selvan Naidoo spoke about the festival. He encouraged parents to bring along their

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#PODCAST OUTA in Jo'burg criticise campaign to...

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2023/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has lambasted the city of Johannesburg for its new drive to collect unpaid rates and service bills from indebted ratepayers at roadblocks. With this drive, the city plans to post finance officers at certain roadblocks in an effort to collect outstanding revenue for water, electricity, rates and taxes. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says it's not acceptable as Jo'burg roads are already heavily congested at roadblocks. He says a

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#PODCAST WWF SA launch the "Believe in Better"...

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2023/09/14

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - The World Wide Fund for Nature in South Africa has just launched their "Believe in Better" campaign: aimed at encouraging citizens to take ownership of creating better environmental sustainability. WWF SA Chief executive Dr. Morne du Plessis explains that it all starts with hope...

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#PODCAST Thousands of mourners gather in Ulundi to...

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2023/09/14

Thousands of people have paid tribute to the late IFP founder and President Emeritus - Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Hosted by the IFP, the memorial service drew politicians, members of parliament, IFP members and supporters and Ulundi residents in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The 95-year-old politician died at the weekend. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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#PODCAST UN's first ever global stock-take report...

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2023/09/14

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - According to a new United Nations review, tackling climate change needs a rapid transformation of the way our world works, travels, eats and uses energy. The UN's first-ever global stock-take looks to examine the efforts of countries to reduce planet-warming emissions. The report calls for "radical decarbonisation" with a fast phase out of fossil fuels without carbon capture. In this week's Greenscene, I find out more about this important report - which will be

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#PODCAST Local attorney talks up the importance of...

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2023/09/13

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in partnership with the Law Society of South Africa and other participating stakeholders have launched the National Wills Week campaign in Limpopo. Its an initiative that provides ordinary people a chance to learn about the significance of and how to draft them. Master of High Court offices in all provinces, legal practitioners and private practice attorneys will set up service desks where the public will

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