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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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3:12

Time of the Writer Festival - Durban scandal stories...

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2018/03/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Scandal stories of Durban, from white elephant breeding, to the Dube Trade Port leadership and the Warwick Junction shopping mall debacle, are expected to feature on the pages of a new book, called Cities of Rascals. It is currently being penned by Professor of Political Economy at Wits University - Patrick Bond, Professor Ashwin Desai and Professor Brij Maharaj and will be launched later this year. The book was discussed at a panel talk this week as part

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1:49

Prominent Durban family to lay Granny to rest killed...

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2018/03/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Members of the prominent Randeree Jeweller family are still reeling from shock after a deadly robbery that took place at their home in Westville, Durban, last night. Chairperson of the eThekwini Central Cluster CPF, Imtiaz Sayeed says the family are asking for space to deal with the tragedy that saw their 63-year-old grandmother, Rookaya Desai Dhooma, shot dead and her son-in-law Imraan Randeree seriously injured. Sayeed says more needs to be done to foster a

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2:43

Three Phoenix families robbed at home in brazen...

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2018/03/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Three family's - living side-by-side in Phoenix, north of Durban - have become victims of a brazen crime spree as suspects jumped over walls and robbed them of personal belongings and vehicles, last night. Police spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo says an eyewitness watched as the suspects communicated by whistling to each other as they raided the homes. She says that while the two vehicles stolen were recovered, no suspects have been arrested....

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7:13

Lights, helicopters and fireworks - Mauritius pulls...

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2018/03/17

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A burst of red, blue, yellow and green lit up the skies over Mauritius as the country celebrated its 50th Anniversary of Independence in style. The idyllic Indian Ocean Island often touted as a favourite holiday destination, used this historic celebration to flex its army muscle through military displays and spectacular lightshows. Salma Patel attended the celebrations in the capital Port Louis and filed this report........

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6:00

Mauritius to work hand in hand with India building a...

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2018/03/17

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - This week, the Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius celebrated a milestone - 50 years of Independence and the country's 26th Anniversary as a Republic. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind was the guest of honour and has pledged his support to revitalise this island nation. Salma Patel attended this historic occasion and filed this report......

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2:36

Humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers...

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2018/03/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Makhize - The Gift of the Givers Founder - Imtiaaz Sooliman says Day Zero has arrived in parts of the Western Cape. This after the current drought crisis was declared a national disaster by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister - Dr. Zweli Mkhize yesterday. The organisation has distributed 120 tons of water from its offices across the country to parts Cape Town. The group responded to urgent requests for water from the provincial disaster management

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2:29

Durban businessman shot, grandmother killed in...

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2018/03/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - One person has been shot dead and the other critically injured after their home in Westville, west of Durban was broken into late last night. Criminals had gained forced access by breaking down the front gate before barging into the home at Duncan drive. The Community Policing Forum in Westville described the incident as horrific and scary. Westville CPF Chairman - Asad Patel has urged home owners to be cautious in screening employees and domestic workers

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4:04

Community torches car of boyfriend implicated in...

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2018/03/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Community outrage at the alleged abuse of a four-year-old girl at Phoenix, north of Durban, has erupted into vigilantism after residents torched a vehicle at the home of a suspect implicated in the alleged child abuse. The graphic video of the alleged child abuse which has gone viral on social media has created an uproar among residents and social media users. Rachel Vadi compiled this report...

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1:58

Phoenix Mother and Boyfriend now charged for...

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2018/03/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - BREAKING NEWS: The latest development in the alleged abuse of a four year old girl - which has gone viral on social media - is that the initial police case of assault has now changed to that of attempted murder. This is according to Phoenix SAPS Communication Officer, Captain Louise Naidoo. She says that the charge has escalated because of the severity of the injuries sustained…

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2:39

4 year old abuse victim to be moved to place of...

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2018/03/08

By Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Director at the Phoenix Child and Family Welfare Society, Aroona Chetty says the four year old victim is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility. She says the child will be moved to a place of safety while Child Welfare conduct their own investigations...

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2:20

BREAKING NEWS - Phoenix mother and boyfriend now face...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - BREAKING NEWS - The Phoenix mother and her boyfriend out on bail for allegedly physically abusing her four year old daughter - could face fresh charges of attempted murder. Its believed the mother and her boyfriend of Phoenix north of Durban had initially faced charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. After further investigation, taking into account the injuries sustained by the child, police have confirmed that the charges will be escalated to

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1:59

Cape Town, Sea-Point and now... Mitchell's Plein!...

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2018/03/08

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a walking revolution to promote a healthy lifestyle for all South Africans. The President walked from Lookout Hill in Khayelitsha to the Rocklands Civic Centre in Mitchell's Plain on the Cape Flats, this morning. Hundreds of people turned out to join him. Corbin August reports...

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5:20

Child abuse video goes viral - Phoenix Mum and...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm following the alleged physical abuse of a four year old girl in Phoenix, north of Durban. A graphic video of the alleged child abuse has since surfaced, creating an uproar among residents and social media users. Phoenix SAPS Communication Officer, Captain Louise Naidoo says the mother of the child who is seen kicking and punching the child in the video as well as her boyfriend have

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1:52

Durban author launches book to motivate women

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Durban based author and motivational speaker - Melanie Singh is encouraging women and young girls to read more in order to empower themselves. Singh is the author of "Women: The Gateway of Change to the Nations" - a book which motivates women to fulfil their destiny. As South Africa readies itself to commemorate National Library Week next week, Singh says her book is the ideal catalyst to promote the potential of women in the country...

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2:42

#Listeriosis outbreak is the worst of its kind -...

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2018/03/08

by Hafsa Mkhize - Nutritional expert Genevieve Jardine says the listeriosis outbreak could be described as the worst of its kind in global history. The food-borne pathogen has claimed the lives of more than 160 patients in South Africa since January 2017. Genevieve says listeriosis does not discriminate and shares food safety advice on how to protect yourself. She further explains...

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2:33

Hawks raid home of investigative journalist and...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Investigative journalist and author - Jacques Pauw says that he would not be surprised if the Hawks returned to his home to charge him under the "Intelligence Act" and the "Official Secrets Act". Pauw told Newsbreak that the practice of raiding the homes of investigative journalists was a pre-apartheid practice that should have been abolished at the time of the transition to democracy. Earlier this week, Pauw's home in Riebeek Kasteel was raided by organised

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2:51

Simple steps to prevent further spread of #Listeriosis

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2018/03/08

by Hafsa Mkhize - It remains vital that proper hygiene and food safety protocols should be followed in order to prevent the further spreading of the deadly listeriosis outbreak in South Africa. This is according to private emergency medical care provider ER24. Spokesperson at the organisation Ineke van Huyssteen has encouraged South Africans to practice safety and be extra cautious with food. This comes after Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi announced that government has narrowed down the sources

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2:34

Son jets off to India in frantic search for 76 year...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Kenny Pillay - the son of a 76-year-old South African woman currently missing in India, will today travel to the subcontinent in search of his mother. Devikiamma Pillay was on holiday in India with her two children when she opted to travel alone to a few other Asian countries. Mrs Pillay returned to India at the end of February to meet with family where she was last seen boarding a train from Mumbai to Odisha. Kenny says, the family remains deeply

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2:25

New Oncology Centre aims to shorten cancer treatment...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A partnership between the Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital and the Hopelands Cancer Centre has seen the opening of a leading Oncology Centre at the hospital. The facility will see the introduction of the most advanced cancer treatment technology in the world. Managing Director of the Hopelands Group - Dr Ziad Seedat - says the technology - which is five times faster than older cancer technology - will shorten cancer treatment time. Dr Seedat says, the

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2:41

Life support machines WILL NOT be switched off -...

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2018/03/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Sashnie Daniel's life support machine will NOT be switched off. Thats the assurance from her father, Kovilan Daniel, despite social media messages to the contrary. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak, Kovilan says that while his daughter remains in a critical state, the family have no intention of giving up hope. Daniel was allegedly a caught in the crossfire amoung protests in KwaDukuza, northern KwaZulu-Natal, demanding service delivery. Her father has

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