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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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2:57

Penny wise, pound foolish - beware the debt trap this...

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2017/11/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Shadows are starting to creep over the retail sector - as South Africa joins in the American craze of "Black Friday". The day officially marks the fourth Friday of November - or the day after Thanksgiving: where special deals are on offer. This causes increased mall traffic and yes, even heightened anxiety levels - as everyone chases the elusive Black Friday bargain. To help you handle the day or to decide if you actually need the special - psychologist

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1:38

Phoenix community commend police on quick arrest in...

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2017/11/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Police have confirmed that six suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder that took place yesterday in Phoenix, north of Durban. It's believed that five armed men stormed a home from which a tavern is run in an attempted robbery and shot and killed an employee who tried to fight them off. KZN Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala says the 6 suspects were arrested in possession of ammunition and illegal firearms...

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2:30

Grave situation as burial space expected to run out...

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2017/11/23

by Hafsa Mkhize - Available grave sites in eThekwini are expected to run out within weeks. That's according to the the latest burial admission this week by the eThekwini Municipality. This means that mourners will be expected to cremate their loved ones if a solution is not reached soon. The KwaZulu-Natal Funeral Directors Association said the municipality had known about the problem around burial space since 2010. Organisation Chairperson, Logan Chetty says If the municipality needs help from

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1:33

Gross injustices during apartheid to be used in study...

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2017/11/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There's no "downward blocking" Karate legend - Sonny Pillay. The Karate South Africa (KSA) President has made waves internationally by highlighting the gross injustices they suffered during apartheid at the World Karate Federation (WKF) recently held in Spain. Pillay addressed more than 150 karate leaders from around the globe about the gross injustices inflicted on KSA by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) during the height

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3:28

Zimbabwe's change of president will not change...

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2017/11/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Independent political analyst Ayesha Kajee says that the change of president in Zimbabwe will not change their socio-economic situation overnight. This as the nation continues to celebrate the resignation of Robert Mugabe as president. Zimbabweans say they are optimistic about the country's future and are ready for change. The country's parliamentary speaker Jacob Mudenda, announced yesterday that Emmerson Mnangagwa would be sworn in as ZANU PF president

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1:33

I will work with any leader - Zweli Mkhize, ANC TG

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2017/11/23

ANC Presidential hopeful Dr. Zweli Mkhize says he is willing to work with any leader, serving in any position irrespective of the outcome of the national conference next month. Mkhize who is the party's Treasurer General is one of nine party leaders in the running for the ANC's top job. The ANC Treasurer General spoke to SABC at an exclusive interview in Durban. Vusi Makhosini reports....

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2:36

Criminologist urges police and community partnerships...

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Criminologist Yasmin Baccus says these types of incidents are expected to increase as we approach the festive season. Responding to the incidents that took place yesterday, Baccus says in order to alleviate this increasing trend, community members and police need to work together to fighting this scourge...

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1:56

Man killed in JHB, Son stabbed at M13 near Westwood...

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal police have raised concerns over the increasing number of murders taking place during the early hours of the morning. This after a man was killed on his way to mosque for morning prayer in Mayfair in Johannesburg yesterday. It's alleged that the man was accosted by a group of armed men. In a separate incident, another man was killed on the M13, near Westwood Mall in Durban. Police say the man was walking to work when he was attacked by

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2:47

Son demands justice for Phoenix father's senseless...

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 64 year old man who was allegedly stabbed in a house robbery at Phoenix, north of Durban last Sunday has succumbed to his injuries. Joshua Pillay was allegedly stabbed by two 18-year-olds believed to be in a romantic relationship, at his home in Desert Palm. Police have since arrested the two suspects. According to Pillay's son, Trevor William, he has been in intensive care since the alleged attack and passed away early this morning. William says they want

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2:04

Prof Kovin Naidoo sees a better future for eye health

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Unless strong action is taken by international governments to reduce avoidable blindness, over half of the world's population would suffer from distance vision impairment by 2050. This is according to an Australian non-profit international eye care focus research organisation called " The Brien Holden Vision Institute". They say that serious vision problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment and myopic macular degeneration are currently affecting

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2:26

Drownings increase as festive season kicks into high...

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - As we head into the festive season a total of three people have been reported to have drowned and the number is expected to increase in KwaZulu-Natal. Emergency services personnel have raised concern over these latest incidents. This after an eight-year-old girl drowned yesterday and two boys died this weekend in two separate drowning incidents in KwaZulu-Natal and in the Western Cape. KZN EMS Spokesperson Robert Mckenzie says they tried to resuscitate the

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2:26

Clayfield tavern shooting rocks Phoenix community

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an employee at a well-known tavern in Phoenix, north of Durban. It is believed that five armed men stormed a home at Clayfield in Phoenix, from where the tavern is run. According to KZN VIP Security Services Director, Glen Naidoo, the employee of the tavern tried to fight off the alleged robbers when they tried to enter the home and was shot dead in the process...

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1:08

Verulam Mosque Collapse - Moulana speaks about...

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2017/11/22

Worshippers have been left stunned following the incident. Our reporter, Fanele Mhlongo spoke to Moulana Abed Ahmed Khan - the leader of the Verulam Mosque north of Durban and compiled this report.......

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1:04

Verulam mosque no-go area after roof collapse

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2017/11/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Clean up operations are in full swing following the collapse of a roof at a mosque in Verulam, north of Durban yesterday afternoon. Dozens of concerned residents from throughout eThekwini gathered at the mosque, providing assistance in the aftermath of the destruction. According to director of Reaction Unit South Africa, Prem Balram, the mosque is currently a no-go area. Balram reported that the three people who were injured in the incident are now

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2:22

Three die in Alpine-Umgeni Road crash in Durban

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2017/11/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A third person has died following an alleged high-speed accident at the intersection of Alpine and Umgeni Road in Durban on Saturday night. Operations Manager at Rescue Care Paramedics, Ceron Lennox, reported that two vehicles collided in a T-Bone which left one person dead on impact. Lennox says a second person died upon arrival at a local hospital and a third person later succumbed to injuries sustained in the impact. According to Lennox, a 15 year old boy, who

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2:33

Anti Drug Forum adament - Flakka is here and its...

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2017/11/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - But Sam Pillay from the Anti Drug Forum says that he can confirm that a foreign national was arrested and released on bail following reports that three Durban men had used flakka. Pillay says the incident took place in Pinetown - when the men where offered a drink containing the substance. He adds that he has since been contacted by the Hawks - in an attempt to provide information in order to curb the use of flakka in Durban....

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3:03

New report details human rights atrocities suffered...

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2017/11/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The awful testimonies of Rohingya children who fled atrocities in Myanmar earlier in the year have been detailed in a new report. The report, titled - "Horrors I Will never Forget" - was launched by the international aid group - Save the Children. The report highlights the plight of the Rohingya people which has quickly become the fastest-growing humanitarian crisis in the world. The organisations CEO and former Prime Minister of Denmark, Helle

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7:08

Newsbreak Legend - Sylvia Garib - From Indenture to...

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2017/11/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Durban-based author - Sylvia Garib says Indian origin women have made massive strides from indenture in 1860 to now. Speaking against the backdrop of the country commemorating 157 years since the arrival of indentured Indians to South Africa, Garib says Indian origin women faced many struggles to be recognised as equals in society. In this week's edition of Newsbreak Legends, Taliesha Naidoo sat down with Garib to find out what challenges Indian-origin women

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2:26

Doubts over whether Flakka Zombie Drug has...

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2017/11/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Investigating unit The Hawks says they're unaware of any arrests or confiscations - following reports that the drug flakka had infiltrated South Africa. Local communities have been on alert following footage showing people suspected of using flakka displaying erratic physical behaviour. The characteristic of flakka is that users start displaying 'superhuman' strength and dangerous behaviour - coining the term "zombie drug". Spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi says at

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5:24

Consul-General of India in Durban home ransacked by 8...

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2017/11/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Police investigations are underway after EIGHT armed robbers allegedly ransacked the home of the Consul-General of India, Durban - Dr Shashank Vikram. At 4pm yesterday, the doors of the Indian diplomat's Berea residence were allegedly broken down as criminals invaded the home in broad daylight. The armed men then went on to sift through the valuables of the house and allegedly held Dr. Vikram's five-year-old son hostage. Dr Vikram assumed the post of

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