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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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2:58

Public-Police partnership yields results for Kenville...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Latest statistics reveal that due to the sterling efforts of the Kenville and Sea Cow Lake Community Policing Forum (CPF), crime in the area has dropped significantly. Kenville and Sea Cow Lake has been known as a hotspot for criminals over the years and now due to closer ties with law enforcement, there has been a marked decrease in criminal activity. Tonight, the efforts of the CPF will continue with a "snake patrol" - where members of the community, CPF and

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2:43

Newsbreak Hashtag Headline - The funny and fickle of...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Ever had a burning question to ask a friend of another ethnic group, but was afraid to come across as too invasive? Well Last week Twitter opened the floor to this with a number of South Africans asking those burning questions as #AskWhy trended. In this weeks Hashtag Headline, we speak to Canrad Travis David - the founder and CEO of Hashtag South Africa, which is a Social Media Technology Company about #AskWhy and the role it plays in helping South Africans to

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2:59

Banning the old SA flag will not address white...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - Constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos says banning of the display of the old South African flag will not completely address the underlying issue of white supremacy. He was responding to calls by many South Africans to ban the flag- after it was displayed at some Black Monday marches against the killing of white farmers. The ANC described the use of the old flag as arrogant and offensive. de Vos adds that proving that flag constitutes hate speech will

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1:23

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee - learn...

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2017/11/02

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Parents are being encouraged to allow their children develop their boxing talent. This following a successful boxing tournament held by the Chatsworth Boxing Academy at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre at Chatsworth, south of Durban at the weekend. The tournament gave novice boxers an opportunity to learn more about the sport, its rules, how to be disciplined and techniques they could use in boxing matches. Veteran boxer and coach at the academy - John

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2:19

No pension payout irregularities reported as social...

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - No pension payout irregularities have been reported to Newsbreak- as D-Day for the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to finalise a social grants deal with the South African Post Office (SAPO) looms. The two bodies have until 6pm this evening to come up with the way forward regarding the disbursement of social grants. Sassa, SAPO, as well as Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services,

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2:26

Pension deal will NOT affect social grant payouts

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Social grant recipients can rest assured that their pension payouts will go ahead as normal. This as the two entities - the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) and the South African Post Office (SAPO) thrash out a deal for the social grants scheme. The deadline set for this decision is 6pm TODAY. The two entities, as well as Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, Siyabonga Cwele,

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2:26

Expel violent learners in viral video - says Phoenix SGB

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A high school at Phoenix north of Durban has taken drastic steps to deal with learners apparently recorded in a video engaging in a violent fight with a neighbouring school. The video went viral on social media and is the latest in a series of posts of learners engaged in violent and bullying behaviour. A tribunal, constituted by the school governing body, has put forward recommendations to the Department of Education on disciplinary action to be taken against

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1:28

Mall robbery sparks festive shopping fears

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - KwaZulu-Natal police are searching for two suspects who stormed a ladies clothing boutique in a popular shopping mall on the north coast of Durban yesterday. It is alleged that two armed men held up staff and customers. Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala is urging shoppers and business owners to be more vigilant as the festive season approaches…

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1:19

Motorists outraged at R30 licence disc fee hike next...

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - South African motorists will be forking out more to drive thier own vehicles - with a proposed increase for vehicle licence transaction fees from the beginning of next year. Vehicle renewal fees will increase by 30-rand to facilitate the update of the e-Natis system, currently being used to facilitate licencing documents by the Department of Transport. Meanwhile, motorists have expressed outrage over the affordability of the licence discs, with the price of

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2:03

Golden Steps School launches customised learning...

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Providing specialised education - the Golden Steps School at Verulam north of Durban have launched a brand new skill and vocational learning programme. The programme is aimed at creating customised learning for disabled learners. Deputy Principal, Douglas Gounden explains that the programme will help prepare learners to enter the work force in fields suited to their special needs...

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2:16

Durban hosts Symposium on 100th Year since the...

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2017/11/01

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal is home to the largest community of Indian descent, born outside India, in the world. This year marks the centenary of the abolition of indentured labour. To celebrate this - the 1860 Heritage Centre in Durban, is hosting a commemoration Symposium on the 4th of November 2017. Organiser Selvan Naidoo says the time has come for the South African Indian Community to leverage culture and heritage for the good of the country. Naidoo says it's sad that

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2:32

Virtual restaurant launches as UberEATS does Durban...

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2017/10/31

Food delivery services may not be new to Durban, but its becoming all the rage, thanks to new players on the market. UberEATS has now come to Durban - the first city in KwaZulu-Natal.by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Durbanites can request for delivery in Durban North, Umhlanga to Morningside and the Ballito area, seven days a week for a delivery fee of R20, regardless of the size of the order. First time eaters in Durban can use the code HELLODURBS to enjoy free delivery for three

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1:43

10 people killed in suspected ambush in Ladysmith, KZN

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2017/10/31

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Ten people have been killed in a suspected ambush at Ladysmith in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Its believed that a member of the taxi association and his bodyguards together with five teachers from the area in the horror shooting. Police spokesperson Col Thembeka Mbhele says police are still at the scene......

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2:36

Community uproar leads to weekend cremation go-ahead...

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2017/10/31

The controversy surrounding the recent closure of the Avalon Crematorium in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg has been given a slight reprieve following a town meeting held last night. According to Jenny Moodley, spokesperson for Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, the problematic by-law that saw the cancellation of cremations over weekends and public holidays will be reviewed by the city's council. In the meantime, cremations will continue to take place over weekends and public holidays. This is being

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0:52

Reaction officer charged for the murder of Shallcross...

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2017/10/30

by Newsbreak Prabashini Moodley - Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Thulani Zwane says - the suspect was immediately arrested and a case of murder has been opened at the Chatsworth police station.......

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2:54

Hlabisa tipped as new leader of the IFP

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2017/10/30

by Hafsa Mkhize - Political Analyst Imran Buccus says Inkatha Freedom Party leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi has had a long and successful political career. Buccus says the IFP has been built around the personality of Buthelezi and only time will tell if a new face of the party will be able to steer it positively. He made the announcement at the IFP's extended national council meeting in Durban on Sunday. It is understood that the long-serving IFP leader, affectionately known as Shenge, is expected to

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2:00

Avalon Crematorium's new operating times irk Lenasia...

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2017/10/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Residents of Lenasia, south of Johannesburg have expressed outrage and frustration over the cancellation of cremations during weekends and public holidays at the Avalon crematorium. In a statement, Manager of Cemeteries and Crematoria, Reggie Moloi said that it was a violation of the city's by-laws and should cease with immediate effect. Attempts to reach Moloi were unsuccessful. However, Ward Councillor Kishore Badal says the by-law was passed in the 1980's, and

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1:45

Lenasia residents outraged at Avalon Crematorium's...

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2017/10/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Local resident, Jatin Vallabh says this iis not only a great inconvenience to the community, but it further adds to the distress of grieving families...

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2:10

KZN residents help in nurdle clean-up

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2017/10/30

KwaZulu-Natal residents have come out to do their bit to clear the province's nurdle spill. The tiny, lentil-shaped plastic pellets fell in their millions from a container that was damaged during the October 10th storm in Durban. While they appear harmless, nurdles become more toxic as they mix with sea water, fatally threatening many marine species. Transnet National Ports Authority and the Department of Environment has appointed Drizit Environmental to manage clean-up operations. Minoshni Pillay

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2:34

Tributes for Africa's greatest civilian rescue in the...

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2017/10/30

The ordeal of six brave fisherman who saved 166 people in the Umgeni Floods in Durban, is being remembered a century later. The fishermen who are referred to as the "Padavatan Six", responded to cries for help when the Umgeni River burst its banks at Springfield. It's believed that authorities at the time would not risk helping due to the torrential floods. Minoshni Pillay joined family members on the seashore and filed this report...

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