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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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4:47

Municipality engages with SANRAL to secure overhead...

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2018/01/27

According to the City- the Municipality can not just build fencing on bridges that are owned by SANRAL to curb or discourage rock-throwing from these bridges onto cars on freeways below. The Municipality says they control only two bridges in eThekwini. As a result they have to engage with SANRAL on implementing or constructing safety mechanisms to help stop rock throwing. SANRALS Eastern Region design and construction manager Ravi Ronny says they are discussing the matter........

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3:18

Tow truck drivers deny they are responsible for...

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2018/01/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - There is an implication that tow truck drivers are involved in a so called rock throwing syndicate. This, after several incidents of rock-throwing have been reported especially in KwaZulu-Natal. Two youngsters, Amina Haffejee and her brother Abdur-Raheem have been the first fatalities from this phenomena after a boulder was allegedly flung from an overhead bridge onto their motor vehicle. Ismail Mitha from Emergency Control SA says the accusation that

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1:23

School robberies in Durban on the increase

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - An increase in school robberies have set off alarms bells. This after two schools were robbed in the Malvern area, south of Durban in the past week. It is believed they are being targeted as they are currently collecting large sums of money for school fees for the new academic year. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala schools need to step up their security. ...

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1:57

Family of 8 killed in horror N2 crash last week laid...

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2018/01/26

It's been an emotional morning for the Mahabeer family as they laid to rest eight members of their family who were killed in a horrific accident last weekend. Hundreds of community members, family of the deceased and school children have converged in Orion Khan hall in Northdale in Pietermaritzburg. The crash occurred on the N2 between Hibberdene and Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast when a bakkie collided with a small vehicle. The driver of the bakkie was arrested for driving under

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2:23

Motorcade against #RockThrowing planned for Durban on...

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2018/01/26

Communities are speaking out, suspects have been arrested and now activism turns to action. This Saturday afternoon, members of Abantu Abahlangene Against Crime and eThekwini Secure will be participating in a motor convey from Durban along the N2 to Tongaat to create an awareness against rock throwing and rock placement accidents that have been taking place recently. Leading the convoy, Chairperson of Abantu Abahlangane Against Crime, Asad Patel believes creating an awareness is the first step in

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0:44

This Saturday on NEWSBREAK TALK - Activism in action...

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2018/01/26

Join Newsbreak Talk's Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi this Saturday 27 January 2018, as they host the organisers of the first-ever motorcade through Durban after a spate of rock-throwing incidents. Join the Team on Saturday from 102pm and give your views a voice. Call into studio on 089 310 8789 or whatsapp on the number 071 613 7803 26991586_1610224342394415_3953440276604349590_n.jpg — JPG (89.0 KB)

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2:01

Karate classes at the Nelson Mandela Chatsworth Youth...

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Parents are being encouraged to enrol their children for martial arts classes at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in Chatsworth, south of Durban. The classes are being held at no cost for children and parents are welcome to attend as well. Community activist and seasoned karate instructor - Devan Pillay says the classes has various benefits which include focus, uplifting their self-esteem and discipline....

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2:32

CG of India in Durban set to launch cultural dance...

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - On the day of India's 69th Republic Day celebrations - the Consul General of India in Durban Dr Shashank Vikram is set to officially launch the South African Indian Dance Alliance or SAIDA. The Alliance endeavours to promote the colourful yet vibrant Indian Dance as being an integral part of South Africa's performing arts community. Director of Natya Ananda Verushka Pather says, she is honoured to be part of a team elevating Indian Dance to an impeccable

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1:29

Indian and White funeral parlours NOT allowed in...

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - KwaZulu Natal MEC for Economic Development Sihle Zikalala has met with various funeral parlours in Durban to come up with solutions. This after the National Funeral Practioners Association of South Africa warned funeral parlours that are owned by Indian and white South Africans NOT to operate in black townships and rural areas as from next week. Zikalala has called for a radical transformation in the funeral industry and to ensure that all people

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0:43

This Sunday on NEWSBREAK TALK - Are you paying too...

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2018/01/26

Join Newsbreak Talk's Taresh Harreeparshad and Rachel Vadi this Sunday 28th January 2018 as they tackle the issue of high electricity bills in the eThekwini Municipality. The Municipality will be in studio to answer your questions.

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2:16

Child kidnap warning - Parents urged to be alert

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Alarm bells have been ringing, following a number of alleged attempted kidnapping of primary school learners in and around Durban over the last few days. In the latest incident that took place yesterday afternoon, an adult male tried to walk away with a Grade R female learner while she was on her way home in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Chatsworth Child Welfare President, Logan Naidoo says parents need to take more responsibility for the safety of their

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1:29

Dead new-born dumped in Durban dirtbin

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2018/01/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Police in KwaZulu-Natal have urged mothers to seek necessary help before resorting to dumping new born babies in the trash. This after the body of a new-born body was found in a rubbish bin on Prince Edward Street in Durban this morning. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says, the baby was found by communities members. She explains the avenues of help that exists for mothers who find themselves in situations where they are unable to care for their

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1:45

PMB travel agents in court for alleged pilgrimage scam

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2018/01/25

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police are appealing for victims of a pilgrimage scam to come forward with information. This after the Mountain Rise police in Pietermaritzburg arrested a mother and daughter for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting devotees, by posing as an international travel agency. 65-year-old Shameem Joosub and her 29-year-old daughter Fathima appeared in the local magistrate's court earlier this week on 35 charges of fraud. It is believed they allegedly sold their

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1:55

Police breakthrough in #RockThrowing case thanks to...

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2018/01/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are currently questioning two men who have allegedly been involved in a rock throwing incident that took place yesterday on a bridge near Queen Nandi Drive on the N2 in Durban. Metro spokesperson, Superintendent Sewpersad Parboo says the suspects were detained after they were found with a boulder in their possession. It is believed that a motorist became suspicious of the suspects on the bridge and followed them while making contact with police. The

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0:37

Man appears in court for suspected muti murder at...

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2018/01/25

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 52-year-old suspect has appeared in the Chatsworth Magistrate Court for the alleged murder of a 42-year-old man at Welbedacht in Chatsworth, south of Durban. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says residents of the area found the victim's mutilated body in the early parts of Sunday morning. It is alleged that the suspect performed several heinous acts on the victim - who was stabbed multiple times...

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1:38

DUT says registrations will go ahead despite staff...

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2018/01/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Meanwhile, Durban University of Technology communications director - Alan Khan says registrations are continuing at the institution despite the skeleton staff. Khan says their main concern is that registrations continue without disturbances.....

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2:37

DUT strike enters second week - unions demand 10%...

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2018/01/24

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Labour unions representing striking workers at the Durban University of Technology says they will continue to down tools until management meets their demands. This after talks between the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu), the Tertiary Education National Union of South Africa (Tenusa), the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and the employer deadlocked. The strike is now in it's second week. The workers are demanding a

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2:19

India's junior Education Minister rejects Darwin's...

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2018/01/24

India's junior education minister has caused a political stir by rejecting Charles Darwin's theory of evolution because he says nobody saw the process of chimps turning into men. The former policeman is accused of pandering to his hard-line Hindu bosses, and has raised critical questions about religion and science. Rana Senn reports...

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3:01

SA researcher travels to India exploring the travails...

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2018/01/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - With the aim of conducting research on Indians who migrated to South Africa between 1860 and 1911, Chairperson of the Board of the Gandhi Luthuli Documentation Centre at UKZN - Kiru Naidoo - is currently exploring the Indian subcontinent. Naidoo who will be travelling along the south of India says, once completed the research will help South African Indians find their roots and the birth place of their ancestors in India...

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1:55

Search continues for missing Johannesburg man - Ross...

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2018/01/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The frantic search continues for thirty-one year old Ross Govender from Rosebank in Johannesburg. Govender was last seen on Friday at a shopping mall in Sandton city. The Pink Ladies - a volunteer-based organisation which helps find missing people - has since sent out an alert asking members of the public to assist in the search for Govender. The organisation's director, Dessie Rechner says, communities often help by providing information regarding missing

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