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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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1:30

Con man arrested - due to appear in Verulam...

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - A 50 year old man arrested in connection with Theft under false pretences is expected to appear in the Verulam Magistrates court in Durban today. It's alleged that the suspect conned women out of cash in two separate incidents in Tongaat last week. According to Provincial police spokesperson Thulani Zwane, the man would go to shop owners and state that he would assist them with certain Challenges they were facing if they paid him for it. Zwane says the man is

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2:30

Memorial held for media activist Govin Reddy

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2017/10/24

Speakers at the memorial service for Govin Reddy have called on all South Africans to keep the stalwart's legacy alive by continuing his fight for a free, democratic South Africa. The memorial was held at the SABC in Auckland Park and attended by political and media heavyweights, friends and family. The seventy four year old died on October thirteenth after a long battle with cancer. Reddy was an anti-apartheid activist who was imprisoned, and exiled in the 1970s and 80s. He was head of radio at the

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3:27

Mandla Mandela condemns calls to exclude...

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - ANC MP and Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela says that the struggle Indian-origin South Africans faced during apartheid CANNOT be discredited. Mandela told Newsbreak that the contributions by Yusuf Dadoo, Monty Naicker and Billy Nair serves as a reminder of how Indian-origin people fought alongside their black counterparts......

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7:56

Newsbreak Legend - Dr Farouk Meer

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Meer family from Grey Street in Durban is renowned for churning out astute political stalwarts that become an integral part of South Africa's struggle for freedom. Seventy-nine year old Dr Farouk Meer is among these great heroes who was once the vice-president of the Natal Indian Congress and was also detained in solitary confinement by the apartheid police. As part of Newsbreak's legends series this week - Prabshini Moodley profiles the brother of the

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1:42

Three suspects die in shootout in Pinetown

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Three suspects died in a police shoot-out that took place on Saturday evening at KwaDabeka in Pinetown, west of Durban. According to KZN SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, police are now searching for two more suspects, who fled the scene of the shooting. Colonel Mbhele explains that when police -on a routine operation - ran the registration plates of a vehicle, it was found that the vehicle was hijacked about a month ago from Newlands in Durban.

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3:09

Spare the rod, spare the child rules Gauteng High Court

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2017/10/24

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A ruling in the Gauteng High Court on Friday, has put an end to any form of corporal punishment at home. In the ground-breaking rule Judge Raylene Keightley says that the common law defence of reasonable chastisement is unconstitutional and no longer applies to South African law. Judge Keightley made the ruling in a case where a religious man assaulted his son after finding porn on his iPad. Vee Ganie, chairman of the Parents Association of KwaZulu-Natal says

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2:17

Beware the big bangs around the pets

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2017/10/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is reminding those observing Diwali this evening, to exercise caution when it comes to the lighting of fireworks. SPCA marketing manager Lindsay Concer says, pet owners should prepare their pets in advance for what they term the "fireworks season". She explains what medication can be given to pets to keep them calm..........

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2:26

Rhino horn smuggler jailed for four years

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2017/10/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa has welcomed the four year imprisonment sentence handed down to a Chinese national in the Kempton Park Regional Court yesterday. This, after she pleaded guilty on charges related to rhino horn trafficking. The 24-year-old Shuangshuang Xue was arrested after attempting to smuggle 16kg of rhino horn out of the country. Xue was arrested in July at the O.R Tambo International Airport en route from Zambia to

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2:17

Newsbreak GreenScene - Grow your own gadhra beans and...

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2017/10/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - In this week's Green Scene, we take a look at a community initiative to help teach people how to grow their own garden - in their back yard. The workshop will be hosted by the Nelson Mandela Chatsworth Youth Centre this Sunday, the 22nd of October. Programme Coordinator at Youth Centre, Clive Pillay says it aims to make the community more green-conscious by growing their own food...

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4:03

Democracy, activism and the man who transformed SABC...

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2017/10/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Former CEO of SABC Radio and anti-apartheid activist Govin Reddy was laid to rest in a private ceremony yesterday in Johannesburg. Wife - Tess Reddy says her husband was a man who supported transformation and was always looking for positive change. Reddy died in the early hours of Friday morning after battling a long illness at the age of 74. Reddy was an anti-apartheid activist who was imprisoned, and exiled in the 1970s and 80s. He was credited with being one

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1:47

Hindu religious body urges communities to remember...

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2017/10/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - While wishing the Hindu community well over the Festival of Lights - the South African Hindu Maha Sabha has reminded people observing the day - about the true essence of Deepavali. President Ashwin Trikamjee, says it is also important to remember the less fortunate during this time. Trikamjee is urging Hindus to open their hearts to assist communities in need. He also adds a word of caution regarding the use of fireworks...........

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2:08

Newsbreak TechnoTouch - your smartphone can save your...

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2017/10/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Did you know that your smartphone can be an essential tool for paramedics in an emergency situation? According to ER24, Communications Officer, Russel Meiring, modern smartphones can provide paramedics and other first-on-scene emergency responders with important information that could save your life. In this week's Techno Touch, Meriring offers advice on how to save information on your allergies, reactions, existing conditions, and medical aid information on your

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2:56

#IBSA2017 at #IORA2017 aims to boost SA-India-Brazil...

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2017/10/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A meeting between Ministers from India, Brazil and South Africa or IBSA has resolved to continue strengthening ties between the three nations. IBSA was formed fifteen years ago as three large democracies and major economies from three different continents coming together facing similar challenges. IBSA celebrated their 15 year long relationship at the Indian Ocean Rim Association or IORA in Durban yesterday - and continued support for each other on the

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2:27

Newsbreak chats to Indian Minister in SA for #IORA2017

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2017/10/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - IBSA or India, Brazil and South Africa has been one of the crucial discussions at the Indian Ocean Rim Association or IORA this week. The countries met yesterday to strengthen their relationship with each other on economic fronts. India is set to host the IBSA summit next year. In an exclusive interview with Newsbreak - India's Minister for External Affairs General Vijay Kumar Singh says, they will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela through a

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2:30

SA priestess in training celebrates five days of...

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2017/10/18

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - India is all abuzz! The country celebrates the Festival of Lights or Diwali over five days. Today is called Choti Diwali or the pre-Diwali festivities while tomorrow - is set aside for the main celebrations. Here in South Africa, the Hindu religious event - celebrating the triumph of light over darkness - will be officially observed tomorrow, the 19th of October. Founder of SA Hindus and President of GOPIO for Johannesburg South, Lucy Sigaben, is

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1:45

Charred body found floating in Umgeni River, Durban

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2017/10/18

by Newsbreak Reporter, Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating the murder of a man whose charred remains were found in the Umgeni river yesterday morning. The body was discovered floating in a steel drum. It's alleged that the body was stuffed into the drum, set on fire and dumped in the Umgeni River near KwaDabeka. Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele says it was discovered by a boy who was playing in the river. She says the body was found burnt beyond recognition...

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2:18

School fight viral videos - KZN Education Dept WILL...

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2017/10/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A cell-phone recording of an alleged "street fight" between learners - from two high schools at Phoenix, north of Durban, - has gone viral, prompting investigations by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education. The video - which has been uploaded to Newbreak's Facebook Page - sees a group of learners kicking and punching another learner who fell to the ground. Spokesperson for the provincial department, Muzi Mahlambi, says they are yet to identify the school. He

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2:47

Price hike and levy shock for Muslim pilgrims

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2017/10/16

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - South African Muslims who are planning to go for a second Umrah - or mini pilgrimage- to Saudi Arabia are in for a price shock. The Saudi government has announced a two-thousand-riyal levy for all Umrah pilgrims effective immediately. This equates to an amount of about eight-thousand-rand per pilgrim, per trip. Imtiaz Malek, the Chairperson of the South African Muslim Travel Association (SAMTA), says in addition - from January 1st - the Saudi government

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2:36

Can the big bangs this Diwali - consider your...

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2017/10/16

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - With the Hindu Festival of Lights - Diwali - around the corner, eThekwini authorities are urging residents to err on the other side of caution. Following last years racial slurs, Metro Police Senior Superintendant Parboo Sewpersad has reiterated the importance of cultural diversity. Sewpersad says the City by-laws categorises Diwali as a religious and cultural day and as such, low hazard fireworks are allowed at private homes. He has urged residents to ensure

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8:09

Newsbreak Legend - Dr Imtiaz Sooliman

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2017/10/16

In this week's series of Newsbreak Legends, we profile a man who has dedicated his life to helping others - Doctor Imitiaz Sooliman. The award-winning humanitarian is the founder of Gift of the Givers, the largest non-governmental disaster relief organisation in the African continent. Through his philanthropic and humanitarian work both nationally and internationally; Sooliman has provided immediate hands-on support and lifesaving aid to millions of people in over forty-three countries, including

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