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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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2:09

4th World Tamil Economic Conference the first of its...

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2017/11/17

Delegations of prominent business people, government officials and policy makers from 12 countries are meeting at the 4th World Tamils Economic Conference in Durban to explore business opportunities in the various countries. It is the first time that such a meeting of the Indian diaspora is held in Africa. Delegates have heard that South Africa is increasing it's ratings for the ease of doing business, while India's economic growth of 6-point-7 percent is one of the highest in the world. Dries

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0:55

Yoga and spirituality penned as a Friend of the Heart

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2017/11/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A love for yoga has led Durban author - Suvendrie Moodley to write a spiritual novel. The book, titled "Friend of the Heart" tells a story of a South African woman of Indian origin who embarks on a spiritual journey with her guru - Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The book will be launched on Saturday at Hashtag Books in Reservoir Hills, west of Durban. Moodley tells us more about the book......

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1:39

Suspects appear in court for muder of Phoenix...

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2017/11/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Two suspects appeared at the Verulam Magistrate Court yesterday, following the alleged murder of a 64 year old man in Phoenix, north of Durban. It is believed that Joshua Pillay was stabbed by the suspects in an alleged botched house robbery on Sunday. Two days later, an 18-year-old suspects were arrested. Police spokesperson, Colonel Thulani Zwane attributed the swift arrest of the suspects to superior investigative work by the Phoenix SAPS, led by Colonel Fazel

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3:01

KZN Health MEC responds to oncology crisis and...

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2017/11/17

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo says he will not be drawn into details of the suspension of health department head, Dr Sifiso Mtshali. Mtshali was suspended this week for his alleged role in the current oncology crisis at public health care facilities in the province. However the South African Medical Association has accused the MEC of shifting blame. There's also been growing calls for Dr Dhlomo to be fired. Speaking to Newsbreak's Senior Producer Genevieve Lanka this morning,

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1:55

Concert in Phoenix hopes to raise funds to feed children

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2017/11/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A benefit concert to raise funds in order to feed 6700 children per day in Durban will be held at the weekend. The concert will feature the versatile artist from South Africa now based in India - Shashika Mooruth, who recently collaborated with Sonu Nigam. The concert is presented by the Lightworkers Foundation in conjunction with the Phoenix Poverty Reduction Association. It will take place at the Kendra Hall on Sunday at 5pm. Founder of the Lightworkers

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1:31

Local dignitaries urge forging of international ties...

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2017/11/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The 4th World Tamil Economic Conference kicked off in Durban on Thursday. Many local and international digniataries were on the speakers line-up. Karate South Africa president Sonny Pillay says the conference is a breath of fresh air for the province. Pillay, who is a speaker at the conference, explains his involvement

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3:09

Tsvangirai could be part of transitional govt in...

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - There is strong indication that Movement For Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai might be involved in a transitional government in Zimbabwe- following the military takeover. Tsvangirai- who had been receiving cancer treatment outside of Zimbabwe returned to Harare yesterday. This follows the military takeover- that has resulted in the house arrest of President Robert Mugabe. Several ministers have also been house arrested. Meanwhile President

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1:16

Snow and rain to persist in KZN but the weekend skies...

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The South African Weather Service has issued warning that heavy rains will continue in KwaZulu-Natal today. Blankets of snow has been reported in some parts of the Drakensburg. Weather forecaster - Aslam Sardiwala says strong winds are expected as the downpours continue sending temperatures to single digits in some areas. Sardiwala says localised flooding can also be expected.....

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3:27

Durban genius awarded scholarship to study at Oxford...

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Durban-born student - Kumeran Govender has just been awarded a prestigious scholarship to study at Oxford University in England. The 24-year-old final year medical student at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) will now pursue a PhD degree in the interdisciplinary field of artificial intelligence in England. Oxford University was recently ranked number one in the world by the Times Higher Education World Rankings of Universities. Newsbreaks Hoosen Ebrahim

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2:05

Residents take Phoenix stink to Human Rights Council

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Frustrated residents living near the Phoenix Waste Water Works plant, north of Durban have now pinned their hopes of living a dignified life on the Human Rights Council (HRC). They say that they have been living under an aweful stench in the air since the development of the plant in 2002. Spearheading the campaign, is Andisha Maharaj, who is the Facilitator of the Ottawa Environmental Forum. She has written a letter of complaint to the HRC requesting permanent

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2:58

Tamil Nadu Minister promises cultural exchange at 4th...

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Overseas Dignitaries and Government officials braved the unseasonal Durban cold and rain to attend the 4th World Tamil Economic Conference currently underway in Durban. The conference seeks to improve networking and business opportunities with the Tamil Nadu Government and the Tamil Diaspora. This morning Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini was honoured with a special friendship award - as a token for his role in promoting social cohesion locally and abroad

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1:12

Verulam man dies after struck by lightning

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2017/11/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A Durban man was found dead on the R102 in Verulam, allegedly after being struck by lightening. According to Prem Balram of private security company, Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), a passing motorist witnessed the incident and called for help. Balram says this is the third lightening-related incident reported in Verulam yesterday...

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2:02

Extreme group calls for shutdown of Padmavati movie...

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2017/11/16

An extreme Hindu group wants a nationwide shutdown on December 1st to protest the release of a film on that day. The threat reflects India's slide into anarchy with mobs allowed to script a dark narrative with some support from the ruling classes. Rana Senn reports...

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1:15

1860 Commemorations - Trace your Indenture roots at UKZN

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2017/11/16

By Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The Indian-origin community is being urged to trace their indenture roots, as South Africa commemorates 157 years since the arrival of Indentured Indians to the country. On this day in 1860, the SS Truro along with 342 Indian immigrants departed from Madras and arrived at what was then known as Natal. To highlight this milestone, the Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre at UKZN's Westville Campus will host an open house on Saturday the 25th of November. The

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2:10

Zim Journalist says people are calm amid military...

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2017/11/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Newsbreak tracked down a Zimbabwean journalist who is in the capital Harare amid reports that the military has taken over government there. The journalist - who spoke on condition of anonymity says civilians in Zimbabwe are calm despite the political volatility........

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3:00

World Tamil Economic Conference business boost for...

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2017/11/15

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - The 4th World Tamil Economic Conference is set to take place tomorrow. The day is especially significant to people of Indian origin as the country marks 157 years since the arrival of Indian Indentured Labourers to the country. The conference will focus on economic development and business through global networking. With more than 100 million Tamils in 86 countries - the sheer size of the diaspora made this conference necessary. Chairman of the

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2:15

Three dealers arrested in Phoenix drug raid

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2017/11/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Police in KwaZulu-Natal say they are committed to ridding the streets of drug dealers. This after police arrested three men in possession of drugs during a raid at Phoenix, north of Durban on Monday. The men, who were believed to have been manufacturing the drugs in their homes, were found in possession of mandrax, heroin and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects have appeared in the Verulam Magistrates Court and remain in police custody. Police

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2:04

Durban girl wins Mars Rover Robot building competition

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2017/11/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A 14 year old Durban girl has taken first place in a Mars Rover robot building competition. Grade nine learner, Saiestha Govender of Glenhills in Durban was selected as the overall winner out of 600 students. The task was part of the - Intro to Mechatronics - course, powered by GE Africa and is designed to educate students in elementary robotics. Following her win, Govender says she is definitely thinking about pursuing a career in robotics...

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2:24

SA Artist pens new song to commemorate Arrival of...

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2017/11/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Passionate about recording history through music, popular local artist, Rajdev "Kinx" Nundkumar had penned an original song as a dedication to the 1860 Indian Indentured Labourers who settled in South Africa. "Kinx" who is known internationally for his popular tunes such as "Beans and Puri" and "Dont Dalla with the Masala", says he believes that it is a duty of South Africans of Indian origin to record the history of our forefathers. He believes that original

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2:03

Zulu King to be honoured at 4th World Tamil Economic...

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2017/11/14

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A special Universal Friendship Kingdom Award will be presented to Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini at the start of the 4th World Tamil Economic Conference which kicks off in Durban on Thursday. The Zulu monarch is being recognised for promoting social cohesion and racial harmony - noted for hosting the first Diwali festival at the royal palace at Nongoma. The Zulu King will inaugurate the conference with the Prime Minister of Guyana, Moses Veerasamy

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