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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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2:34

Northdale family demands answers on death of woman -...

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2018/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Following the death of 42 year old Jenny Govender from Northdale in Pietermaritzburg, local community leaders have rallied around the family. PR Councillor of Northdale Rachel Soomiah says the family are devastated and are demanding answers around Govender's death. Police say that Govender tried to commit suicide while in police custody last week while she was held under suspicion of fraud. She was rescued by police officers and taken to hospital. A few days

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1:13

Woman attempts suicide at Mountain Rise Police...

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2018/03/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are awaiting post mortem results to determine the cause of death of a woman who attempted to hang herself - while in custody at the Mountain Rise Police Station in Pietermaritzuburg last week. KZN police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says that the 42-year-old woman tried to hang herself when she was brought in on charges of fraud. He says she was rescued by police officers who checked in on her. However, she died a few days later in

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8:55

Newsbreak Legend - Major General Bala Naidoo - from...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Retired KwaZulu-Natal head of detectives and former SAPS spokesperson, Major-General Bala Naidoo, has had a major impact in the community both as a police officer and cultural custodian. In today Legends, Newsbreak speaks to the man behind the legend of a Major General.

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6:29

Newsbreak Legend - Desmond D'sa - the environmental...

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2018/03/22

It's a tale of David versus Goliath - one man taking on giant corporations all to save the earth for the future. This week's Newsbreak Legends Series features an environmental warrior who has dedicated over 20 years of his life fighting for a clean community. Desmond D'sa from the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance (SDCEA) has won many international awards for his stance as an environmental watchdog. The 61-year-old has been hailed as a hero in the South Durban region, with a strong

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2:32

World Poetry Day - don't forget your mother tongue

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Arushan Naidoo - As we celebrate World Poetry Day it is important to remember that poetry reaffirms our common humanity by showing to us that we all feel and question similar things. One of the main objectives of the day is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression. Local poet and founder of Poet in a Suit, Mxolisi Mtshali says - one should never neglect their mother tongue...

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2:05

Chatsworth community outreach group gives newborns at...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth, south of Durban has received a much needed face-lift by the crime awareness and community outreach organisation - Chatsworth Secure Crew. PRO of the organisation, Sharm Naidoo, says following a need analysis, they realised that the mothers who had a long-term stay at the Unit were in need of items to help make their stay easier. Naidoo says the fledgeling organisation is determined to make a

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3:34

Women detained in Turkey for protesting against...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Turkish women's fundamental rights are being grossly violated by their government. That's according to Vice President of the Social Justice action Campaign (SOJAC) - Dr Raj Govender. This after 120 women were detained by Turkish police for protesting against inequality in the country on International Women's Day earlier this month. According to a 2015 UN Women report on domestic violence, nearly four out of every 10 women have been subjected to physical abuse

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2:12

Flood warning issued by SA Weather Service

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heavy rainfall throughout South Africa, which could lead to flooding today and tomorrow. SA Weather Services Weather Forecaster, Mbali Naliage says rain is expected to continue until at least tomorrow afternoon, with clear conditions only expected in some areas over the weekend. She urges communities to remain indoors and avoid driving especially over flooded bridges.

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2:00

Westville to get increased police patrols after...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - More patrols and visible policing by the City's Metro police will be increased in Westville, Durban area following an increase in crime in recent weeks. That's according to Metro Police spokesperson, Superintendent Parboo Sewpersad. The increase comes a week after a woman was shot dead and a man, Imraan Randeree, was shot three times when a gang entered their home. Sewpersad says patrols would be conducted by marked and unmarked police vehicles. He says a joint

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1:59

PMB FMCG company to absorb VAT increase to benefit...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - With the increase in value added tax or VAT to 15%, from 14% to be effective from 1st April 2018 - South African consumers are expected to experience financial woes. Now the Willowton Group - a Southern African fast-moving consumer goods company - is to absorb the VAT increase for a period of three months. Managing Executive at Willowton Group - Deon Calthorpe says, the hope is this will assist consumers who will face a steep increase in expenses come

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6:26

Mauritius - a small island with big bounties for...

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2018/03/22

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel In Part three of this series on Mauritius - we focus on tourism. The Indian Ocean island country invited International Media to share in its historic celebrations which lasted three days. From a concert and Regatta at Mahebourg, to the official celebrations in the Capital Port Louis, Mauritius pulled out all the stops as it laid its untouched beauty bare. Salma Patel sat down with the Mauritian Tourism Minister, and takes a look at what Mauritius is doing

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2:50

SA mystical maestro Mo Magic to launch YouTube Show

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2018/03/19

After attending a magic convention in the United Kingdom - South African magician Mahommed Moorad as known as Mo Magic will soon be launching is his own regular YouTube show. The convention which is the largest in the world - brings together 3500 magicians from around the world. Moorad says, the convention gave him the opportunity to interact with and learn from some of the world's greatest minds in the world of magic. Moorad says, he also visited Dubai - where he shot video's from the top of the

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1:44

Land invasion - Centurion family lives in fear

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A Centurion family has been forced to beef up security on their property in Gauteng after their land was invaded by more than 100 people at the weekend. The owner of the property - Vasie Naidoo says he was told by the alleged land grabbers that the EFF told them to occupy the area. This comes after the National Assembly recently adopted a resolution for the expropriation of land without compensation. Naidoo says his family is living in fear....

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9:28

Newsbreak Legend - Shirley Naidoo - a blowdry from...

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Driven by her religious beliefs and the desire to serve God by helping people, celebrity hairstylist Shirley Naidoo is cutting no corners in leaving her mark on the global styling platform. The internationally renowned hairstylist has changed the image of thousands of her clients during her career, which spans over four decades. In this week's Newsbreak Legend's Series, Taliesha Naidoo profiles a legend of glamour and style - Shirley Naidoo...

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2:22

SA developers accused of land-grabs by Mauritian...

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - There is growing concern over the beaches in Mauritius with some activists accusing South African developers of land grabs for the creation of an upmarket resort. Mauritian civil society organisation, "stop stealing our beaches" or ANKL adds that the Mauritian government's policy of encouraging large-scale development by foreign companies is depriving the locals of their natural resources. ANKL activist leader - Yan Hookoomsing says the de-proclamation of the

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7:18

KZN Health MEC to meet with National Dept on a...

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - KwaZulu-Natal Health Mec Dr. Sibingiseni Dlomo says the go-slow by the workers in the Forensic Pathology Services in the provincial government mortuaries has affected families awaiting the release of bodies of their loved one at the mortuaries. The go-slow has affected areas including Durban and Pietermaritzburg with some families forced to delay the burial of their loved ones. Some workers are demanding regrading. Dlomo says he is meeting national Health

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56:50

Newsbreak Talk - Are teachers safe in classrooms?

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producers, Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi - Safety of teachers in the classroom have been called into question? Are teachers afforded due respect? And where do you draw the line between respect and retaliation?

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2:52

Deadly Monday morning on Durban's roads

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - It was a deadly Monday morning on KwaZulu-Natal roads. Five people have been killed in a collision between truck and two taxi's on Nandi Drive in Durban. There were multiple passengers with serious to moderate injuries, some of which had to be placed on ventilators before being transported to hospitals. In another accident - ten people were injured after a bakkie overturned on the N3 Durban bound. Private ambulance services Rescue Care attended to both

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1:53

Nine people killed in head on collision in Ladysmith

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2018/03/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Nine people have died following a crash between a mini bus and a bakkie in Helpmekaar near Ladysmith yesterday afternoon. KZN's EMRS spokesperson Robert McKenzie told Newsbreak that there is a high level investigation into the cause of the accident. McKenzie explains ...

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3:46

Former UN High Commissioner remains positive about...

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2018/03/17

Former United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights -- Judge Navi Pillay -- is positive about South Africa. This is despite widespread allegations of corruption and state capture. She was giving a public lecture at the University of KwaZulu-Natal on ethics, compliance and corruption in the run-up to Human Rights Day. Judge Pillay says corruption is a worldwide scourge with big business being the biggest culprits when it comes to the illicit outflow of money from developing countries. Dries

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