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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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2:51

Phoenix residents to meet City tonight over Woodview...

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2017/11/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Following up on our story this morning...Health issues have come under the spotlight following the recent surge in complaints over an unpleasant odour emanating from the Phoenix Waste Water Treatment Works plant, north of Durban. With residents inundating the eThekwini Municipality with complaints, Senior Manager of Phoenix Waste Water Treatment Works, Lusapho Tshangela says an inter-departmental task team has addressed the issue. He says it should be under

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2:49

#1860Commemorations - descendents of indentured...

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2017/11/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - This morning, Newsbreak continues the commemoration of the 100 year anniversary since the formal abolition of Indian indenture - which affected thousands of people of Indian Origin who were duped into contracts to work on sugarcane plantations in return for a free passage and a better life in South Africa. While being promised a better life, they had to endure years of hardship from 1860 until 1911. This morning, Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim ventured out to the

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1:50

KZN Health investigates terse nurse claims in viral...

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2017/11/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The KwaZulu Natal Department of Health is currently investigating the alleged mistreatment of a patient by a staff nurse at the St. Mary's Hospital. This follows a video of the alleged incident going viral on social media. The video shows a nurse addressing the patient in a terse manner that does not convey empathy. The nurse also appears to be changing the patient's nappy without drawing the bedside curtains- as is standard practice.The patient died the next

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2:44

City says Phoenix stinks - plans underway to clear...

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2017/11/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - eThekwini Manager of the Phoenix Waste Water Treatment Works, Lusapho Tshangela, says upgrades at the plant have been plagued with snags which they are working around the clock to fix. He says they have taken all the necessary steps to ensure that the maintenance and development processes are carried out as quickly as possible...

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1:45

Former House of Delegates MP and teacher, AK Pillay,...

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2017/11/09

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The funeral service of former Member of Parliament in the then House of Delegates, Arumugam "AK" Pillay is currently underway at the MTSS Hall in Merebank, south of Durban. After retiring as a principal, Pillay continued his civic activism through politics and later through the sports field. Former journalist, Yogin Devan, who worked closely with Pillay, says the "gentleman" who took up people's issues leaves behind a remarkable legacy.

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2:05

PMB mum of 3 murdered - body not found - husband...

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2017/11/07

Police in Pietermaritzburg will say they will continue their search for the body of mother of three, Venessa Arelene Pillay, after efforts yesterday yielded no results. It is believed that Pillay was killed and dumped in the Albert Falls areas by her common-law husband over four months ago. However, the 44-year-old accused, Ravi Chetty was found dead in a holding cell at the Mountain Rise Police Station, allegedly hours before he was to point out the location of her body. Weekend reports allege that

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2:59

Durban named as Africa's first official UNESCO City...

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2017/11/07

by Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The coastal city of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal has become Africa's first official Unesco City of Literature. This makes Durban the first city on the African continent to become recognised in the Literacy sector. Durban joins the other 20 Cities of Literature around the world that include Manchester in the UK‚ Quebec City in Canada, Dublin in Ireland and Milan in Italy. Darryl David - Interim Director for the project says it's about time that Durban be recognised as what he

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2:46

December social grants to be paid early - SASSA

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2017/11/07

by Newsbreak's Hafsa Mkhize - The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that December social grant payments will be done earlier than usual. The payment cycle for December this year will commence on November 28th and end on December 15th for all grant recipients at different payment channels. SASSA National Spokesperson - Kgomoco Diseko says payments at agency pay points will start on the 28th, except for the points in Western Cape, which commence on the 1st of December...

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2:34

Calls for tougher action on drunk drivers

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2017/11/07

by Newsbreak's Genevieve Lanka - As the festive season approaches, non-governmental organisation - South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD) is calling for stricter action against those who flout the rules of the road. They are concerned about the high levels of gruesome crashes this year, with Easter alone noting an over 50-percent increase in road fatalities. Founder and Director of SADD, Caro Smit says law enforcement should shift their focus from just prosecuting speed, to ensuring all laws

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2:27

100 Years since the abolition of Indentured Labour in SA

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2017/11/07

Hundreds of people of Indian origin have gathered in Durban to celebrate 100 years since the formal banning of indentured labour in South Africa. Poor people in India were offered free passage to South Africa in return for 5 years' labour on sugar plantations in the then Natal. They were looking forward to a better life, but had to endure years of hardship. Nhlanhla Nxele reports...

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2:21

Newsbreak GamePlan - Man City dominate the Premier...

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2017/11/07

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Manchester City continued to dominate the Premier League this past weekend and will head into the two-week international break in fine fettle. Arsenal were the unfortunate challengers this time, as "The Citizens" steamrolled the opposition in yet another ruthless performance. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are licking their wounds following a loss to Chelsea - with many fans now turning on the Portuguese manager for his tactical decisions. In

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4:33

Phoenix Crematorium approved by eThekwini

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2017/11/07

by Newsbreak Producers, Hoosen Ebrahim and Rachel Vadi - With burial space becoming a highly contentious issue in most cemeteries in South Africa, there is good news on the horizon for the community of Phoenix, north of Durban. At a packed council meeting of the eThekwini Municipality held recently, a proposal for a crematoriam to be built in Phoenix has been approved. Head of Parks, Recreation and Culture at the Thekwini Municipality - Thembinkosi Ngcobo has confirmed that the crematorium will be

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2:09

New Tamil textbooks to be launched for SA schools

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2017/11/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - The International Movement for Tamil Culture (IMTC) in South Africa, in collaboration with the South African Tamil Federation will be launching a new range of Tamil textbooks for schools across the country. The launch will take place tomorrow at the Merebank Tamil School Society Hall, in Merebank, south of Durban. Chairperson of IMTC - SA, Dr Mickey Chetty says that these books are a first for South Africa.....

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2:32

Drug causing zombie-like high hits the streets of...

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2017/11/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A new highly addictive drug - said to cause a zombie-like trance - has hit the streets of Chatsworth, south of Durban. The drug, which is known as "Flakka", resembles rough salt and causes paranoia that can lead to violent aggression. The drug is amongst the top five most dangerous street drugs in the world and contains a lethal mixture of cocaine, crystal meth and other synthetic drugs. Investigations into the use of "Flakka" has led to Newsbreak uncovering

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1:21

50 year old man shot in botched hijacking

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2017/11/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A fifty-year-old man is in a critical condition at a Durban hospital after he was shot twice in his leg during a botched hijacking at Rhodes Avenue in Glenwood, Durban. The victim was sitting in his vehicle when three armed suspects approached him. They allegedly opened fire before fleeing in their getaway vehicle. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says no arrests have yet been made and police are still searching for the suspects...............

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2:55

Chaos erupts in parliament during Zuma's Q & A session

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2017/11/03

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Chaos once again erupted in the National Assembly during President Jacob Zuma's question and answer session yesterday afternoon. In his response to questions raised by MP's about the country's poverty and crime levels, the President attributed the two concerns to a direct product of apartheid. The chaos continued as the Democratic Alliance staged a walk out from the National Assembly in protest of the Deputy National Assembly Speaker, Lechesa Tsenoli,

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2:13

Blood stock levels drop to critical

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Blood stock levels have dropped to critical across the country, in particular KwaZulu-Natal. The South African Blood Service (SANBS) are now looking at extending operating hours from today in an appeal for more donors to come forward. SANBS Spokesperson, Sifiso Khoza says the current shortage puts many lives at risk.......

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1:14

Youngster's body found floating in river near M4...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are still trying to identify the body of a 11-year-old boy who was found in the Ohlanga River near Durban on Monday. It's believed that a fisherman spotted the body of the boy floating about 600 metres upstream from the M4 bridge. Police Search and Rescue were called out to retrieve the youngster's body. KwaZulu-Natal SAPS spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala is urging residents to contact their nearest police station if they have any valuable information

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1:51

Alleged cellphone thief dies in hit-and-run fleeing...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A male learner who allegedly robbed a female learner of her cellphone - has died - after he was run over by a car while attempting to flee the scene of the crime. According to SAPS eThekwini Outer North Cluster spokesperson, Captain Louise Naidoo, the female learner - who attends a secondary school in Phoenix, north of Durban - was on her way home when the alleged robbery took place. Captain Naidoo says police are still searching for a second suspect - who is

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4:21

Phoenix popstar Jason D nominated for SABC Crown...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Superman by Durban's Jason D has been nominated for an SABC Crown Gospel Music Award for Best Rock Song. The Phoenix popstar rose to fame after participating in several local and international talent searches. He won the Wal-mart Talent search competition in 2013 and 2015. This resulted in him undergoing intense training in the United States. He released his debut track Superman in 2014. Jason D says the track shows how everyday South Africans are true

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