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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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2:19

Newsbreak #HashtagHeadline - #PadManChallenge - How...

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2018/02/08

by Newsbreak producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The #PadManChallenge has been recognised as a great way to raise awareness and encourage acceptance of menstrual health in South Africa by the non-profit organisation, Dignity Dreams organisation spokesperson Verita Shikwabana says social media plays a pivotal role in raising awareness on such important topics. Bollywood celebrities are taking up the #PadMan challenge initiated by Super star Akshay Kumar's after his latest film, Pad Man. The films see's a father

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1:52

Police warn public to bank the bling

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2018/02/08

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - While dazzling gold bangles and chains are part of Indian heritage, police are cautioning the public not to keep their precious jewellery at home. According to police spokesperson Thulani Zwane, there have been a number of cases where criminals have robbed homes, specifically looking for jewellery. He says it appears as if criminals have been tipped off as to which homes to target. Zwane explains...

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2:10

Meet KZN's first Nuclear Physician - Dr Alphonse Msomi

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2018/02/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal has produced its first Nuclear Physician to have been trained in the province. Doctor Alphonse Msomi recently graduated with a Fellowship of the College of Nuclear Physicians of South Africa (FCNPSA) from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA). The 31-year-old, who is currently a medical officer in the nuclear medicine department at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital says he hopes his achievement will encourage the youth in the province to

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2:05

#Zuma can still reshuffle and remove whilst in power...

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2018/02/08

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - President Jacob Zuma still has the power to make executive decisions as he is still the president of the country. This is according to Constitutional Court Analyst Professor Pierre De Vos. He was responding to allegations by the SACP that they had information that President Zuma was planning to fire his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa and replace him with ANC NEC member, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Despite the Presidency rejecting these reports, the SACP still maintains

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2:52

Lenasia community say they feel unsafe travelling...

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2018/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Meanwhile, the community of Lenasia say they do not feel safe travelling along that stretch of road. Lenasia Community Policing Forum spokesperson, Khalil Mohammed says that violent crimes such as these have been plaguing the community for years...

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2:07

Police breakthrough in cash-in-transit heists commended

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2018/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police may have uncovered a major break-through in the recent wave of cash-in-transit robberies and ATM bombings that have been taking place around KwaZulu-Natal. This comes after three suspects were shot dead, and one suspect injured in a shoot out with police near the Marianhill Toll on the N3 yesterday afternoon. Police spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Thulani Zwane says the suspects are wanted in a number of cases that they are investigating. He adds they may be

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0:32

Suspects arrested for N12 Lenasia stabbings at the...

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2018/02/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Crime along the N12 surrounding Lenasia in Gauteng, has once again come under the spotlight. This after two suspects were arrested after they allegedly stabbed and robbed two victims in separate incidents this weekend. Gauteng SAPS Head of Communications Brigadier Mathapelo Peters confirmed the incident, stating that the suspects have appeared in court...

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1:13

#SONAPostpone - IFP in parliament says this is a...

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2018/02/07

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Staying with our special coverage reacting the the postponement of SONA, the IFP's Narend Singh has described the move as historic...

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0:59

Brother shoots sister then himself in playtime gone...

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2018/02/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Tragedy struck an Empangeni family in KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, when an 11-year-old boy allegedly accidentally shot his younger sister and himself, dead. Reports suggest the boy was playing with his father's licensed firearm when a shot went off and struck his two-year-old sister. The young boy then turned the gun on himself after seeing what had happened to his sister. Police spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele says the girl was taken to hospital for medical

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5:26

Minority Front aims to contest 2019 elections with a...

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2018/02/05

The Minority Front (MF) has finally hosted it's first National Conference without their charismatic and controversial founding leader Amichand Rajbansi. Since Rajbansi's death the party has been thrown into disarray with years of legal battles, party infighting and leadership contestation. At the conference, the party's re-elected leader Shameen Thakur Rajbansi introduced a newly adopted party constitution at the Executive Committee of the MF. Rachel Vadi attended the conference and filed this

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6:18

Newsbreak Legends - Nanda Soobben - quacks, cartoons,...

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2018/02/05

Internationally renowned cartoonist, Nanda Soobben has been plying his unique brand of trade for over thirty years - providing a satirical outlook on the political changes that have taken place during the last three decades in South Africa. In this week's Legend Series, Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi looks at the beginnings, the middle and the current timeline of one of South Africa's most prolific cartoonists...

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1:49

Lakehaven Secondary School celebrates 50 years of...

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2018/02/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Lakehaven Secondary School at Newlands-west, north of Durban is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary this month. Over the decades, the pioneering school produced brilliant academics from areas such as Newlands, Sea Cow Lake, Kenville, Springfield and Newlands East respectively. The trailblazing school that faced numerous stages of transformation will commemorate the milestone with a special dinner and dance event. School principal - Azad Khan says the

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2:15

New Muslim pilgrimage body launched in Durban

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2018/02/05

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A new Hajj authority - that aims to regulate pilgrimage from South Africa to Saudi Arabia - has just been launched in the country. The once in a lifetime journey to the Saudi kingdom by Muslims has in the recent past been labelled "unaffordable by majority citizens who claim the practice is being commercialised by authorities". Meanwhile, the new body called the 'United council for South African Hujaaj' hopes to form a united voice amongst South Africans in

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2:15

Yellowwood Park residents concerned about escalation...

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2018/02/03

by Genevieve Lanka - Residents of Yellowwood Park, south of Durban, have raised concerns over what they believe is an increase in house breakings and home invasions in the area. In one incident, a group of armed criminals forced their way into a home and held up a father and two children. The suspects allegedly assaulted the dad who was busy helping his youngest son with his homework. The younger daughter was kicked in the head in the incident. The suspects also opened fire on the father as they

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1:42

DBN businessman appears in court for murder of Siam Lee

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2018/02/03

The businessman accused of the murder of 20-year-old Siam Lee has told the Durban Magistrate's Court that he was harassed at the Durban North holding cells. He says he wants to be moved to the Westville prison. The accused was arrested last month at his home following intensive investigation that linked him to Lee's murder. Nonjabulo Mntungwa reports....

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2:02

Dr Thanweer Ghazi LIVE in South Africa promises...

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2018/02/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - For the first time in Africa a joint poetry performance will take place consisting of two languages namely URDU and HINDI. The poetry production called "Languages of Peace" will contain elements of love, romance and lessons highlighting the importance of creating social cohesion amongst different cultures in the country. A world renowned international Indian artist - Doctor Thanweer Ghazi - will be performing live at the poetry staging set to take place at the

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3:16

Toward 2019 without the Tiger - the MF says it can be...

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2018/02/03

by Prabashini Moodley - The Minority Front National Conference taking place in Durban this weekend will contest many top positions including that of the party leader. The conference is the first National Conference being held since the death of it's former leader Amichand Rajbansi. According to current party leader - Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi the party remains as committed as ever to fighting for the rights of minorities. Thakur-Rajbansi says, the conference co-incides with the party's 25th year

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2:28

Newsbreak Green Scene - KZN water supply still a concern

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2018/02/03

by Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal's water supply is not completely out of danger. As the focus shifts to the devastating drought situation in the Cape, water officials in KwaZulu-Natal say restrictions remain in place in the Umgeni catchment area. This is to prepare for the impending winter months that are projected to be dry. Umgeni Water's Shami Harichunder says Albert falls, that supplies Nagle Dam that caters for a large part of Durban, is critically low at just 21%...

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2:02

Grid girls gone from F1 races - bid to attract...

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2018/02/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - With Formula 1 ushering in a new era of the sport in 2018, American owners Liberty Media have already begun ringing in the changes. Gone are the days of former boss Bernie Eccleston, the worldwide brand is now looking to build a new younger audience - while still aiming to please its die-hard fans. F1 is now turning to social media to build hype and interest, with fanatics now able to get closer than ever before to their favourite teams and drivers. In a

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2:37

Gunshots, injuries and protests - DUT workers vow to...

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2018/02/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The Durban University of Technology (DUT) striking union members have vowed to continue their strike at the university until their demands are met. This after the strike turned violent yesterday, when the institutions security guards allegedly shot at striking workers with rubber bullets. The strike which has entered its third week has reached a deadlock once again with management offering a 6.25% increment and no bonus, while unions want at least 8.25%. Union

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