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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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1:54

Third suspect appears in court for the murder of...

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2017/09/27

A third suspect has handed himself over to police for the murder of retired Southlands Secondary School principal, Gona Pillay and will appear in court alongside two other suspects in the Chatsworth regional court shortly. Pillay and her husband, Loga, were stabbed multiple times in their home in Silverglen, Chatsworth, south of Durban last week. Loga remains in critical condition in hospital. The suspects allegedly posed as potential home buyers. Police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele...

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2:28

Millions of children in India get help after abuse

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2017/09/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Nearly 150 million girls and 73 million boys under the age of 18 face some level of abuse in India. That's according to a new study conducted by the Indian Ministry of Women and Child Development. Prayas - a non-governmental organisation which is based in New Delhi is at the forefront of promoting empowerment and livelihood for these marginalised children. Prayas, meaning "endeavour" is a juvenile aid centre that offers abused, trafficked or destitute

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1:48

Petrol price hike on the cards next week

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2017/09/27

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Motorists will have to dig much deeper in their pockets as we brace ourselves for yet another fuel price increase next week. The Automobile Association (AA) predicts an October hike of up to 35 cents a litre for petrol, 33 cents for diesel and 29 cents for illuminating paraffin. Automobile Association spokesman Layton Beard attributes the increase to international prices of petroleum products‚ and an annual increase in the wages of petrol attendant

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2:30

Diwali a public holiday on 19 October ONLY

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2017/09/27

The Hindu festival of lights or Diwali will fall on the 19th Octcober - the day of the north Indian observance. Local religious organisation - The South African Tamil Federation says this will be an official public holiday. After consultation with the various Hindhu religious organisations and the Department of Education in 2008 - it was decided that the public holiday will be alternated between the north and south Indian days annually. President of the South African Tamil Federation - Marie

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1:14

Community protest at court appearance of 3 murder...

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2017/09/27

Three men charged with murder, attempted murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances have made their first appearance in the Chatsworth Magistrate's Court south of Durban. They are accused of stabbing to death former Southland Secondary school Principal, 63-year-old Gona Pillay - at her Silverglen home last week. Her 67-year-old husband - Logie - is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining stab wounds. The case has been postponed to next Tuesday for further investigation. The

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1:05

Policeman shoots wife and then himself in alleged...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suicide of a police man who allegedly turned the gun on himself after shooting his wife on Sunday at Tongaat, north of Durban. SAPS pokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says police are investigating a case of attempted murder and have opened an inquest docket.

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4:53

Indian High Commissioner lauds Indian-SA heritage and...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreparshad - Newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to South Africa Ruchira Kamboj says that Indians born in the country have successfully overcome the challenge of balancing their Indian heritage alongside their South African identity. Kamboj says that South Africans of Indian-origin have effectively contributed to the growth of this country, while at the same time maintaining their authentic cultural roots to India.

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2:28

Murder suspects sought in connection with horror...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The community of Laudium - southwest of Pretoria - has been left reeling with shock after a thirty-one year old man was shot in the head while attempting to stop a house robbery on Friday last week. According to Head of Crimeline South Africa - Yusuf Abramjee - a group of robbers attacked a family while they were having a braai at home. The robbers were loading the stolen items into their vehicle when - Khan and his friend - confronted the men. Khan was

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5:56

Hundreds of mourners pay tribute to slain Chatsworth...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Hundreds of mourners filled a local hall at Silverglen in Chatsworth, south of Durban to pay their final respects to a well-known former school principal - who was allegedly brutally murdered at the hands of her estate agent and his accomplices last Wednesday evening. Tributes poured in for 63-year-old Gona Pillay, a former principal at Southlands Secondary and a well-respected member of the community. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi was at the funeral and filed this

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2:43

Two suspects to appear in court today for the murder...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Two suspects who have been arrested in the alleged murder of retired Southlands school principal, Gona Pillay will be appearing at the Chatsworth Magistrate Court, south of Durban, later today. Chairperson of the Bayview Community Policing Forum, Brandon Pillay, says concerned community members are planning a peaceful protest outside court today. He says, they are hoping that justice will be served and the suspects will be denied bail…

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2:16

Leather, suede and studs - DUT fashion students...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Fashionistas are in for a treat next week as 20 of the best clothing ranges designed by Durban University of Technology students will hit the runway in their annual fashion show. From the 4th to the 6th October, 36 thirty-six third year students will showcase their designs under the theme False Gods. One of the students, Tasnim Amra - has chosen leather, suede and studs to exhibit her range of silhouettes. Tickets for the show cost R50.00 and R60.00 and

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2:40

Chatsworth Vernacular Institute annual reunion focus...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Chatsworth Vernacular Institute remains deeply concerned about the number of Indian language schools that have closed their doors in Durban over the years. The Institute will this weekend host their annual reunion for residents and descendents of Chatsworth - south of Durban - under the theme: Preservation and Propagation of Languages. Trustee of the institute Yogin Devan says, they've invited linguistic experts to share knowledge about how to preserve

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1:07

Former learners plan memorial garden for slain school...

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A group of Pillay's former learners have decided to pay tribute to her legacy with a Memorial Garden. At Pillay's funeral held on Sunday at Chatsworth, north of Durban, a tribute was read out by the programme director, Vis Murugan, on behalf of the matric class of 1992. While planning their 25th reunion, the ex-learners decided to partner with the current principal of Southlands Secondary School, Daya Pillay and dedicate a special garden space in her memory.

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0:41

Two brothers and two friends die in Phoenix horror crash

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - In what is being called the "highway of death", four more young men have died in car crash, along the R102 in Phoenix, north of Durban. It is believed that two of the deceased were brothers and that shortly after hearing about their death - their father had to be rushed to hospital, with a suspected heart attack. Police spokesperson, Captain Nqobile Gwala says the cause of the crash is still under investigation.

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9:28

Newsbreak Legends - Kumari Ambigay

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2017/09/26

by Newsbreak's Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Durban-born classical dancer and singer, Kumari Ambigay has become a household name in the entertainment industry. The 71-year-old artist has graced many stages from South Africa to India, and has even performed for the late Nelson Mandela shortly after his release from prison. Aside from building her own brand as a versatile performer, she has also dedicated her life to training young stars in Indian classical dancing. In this week's Legends Series,

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0:26

Estate agent arrested for Chatsworth principal's murder

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Police have arrested a suspect linked to the murder of retired Southlands Secondary School principal, Gona Pillay. Pillay and her husband, Loga were stabbed multiple times by four men allegedly posing as prospective home buyers in Silverglen earlier this week. Their vehicle was also stolen in the incident. Loga has since been in critical condition in hospital, while his wife died on the scene. Police spokesperson Thulani Zwane says they cannot provide

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1:57

SABC Digital News ranked among top 10 SA YouTube...

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - SABC Digital News has been ranked in the top 10 of globally viewed South African channels on YouTube. With more than 100 million views, it's the only news platform ranked in the 2017 edition of the recently-released World Wild Worx social media landscape report. The channel currently sits at the number 10 spot on the list with just over 112 million views and is slowly closing in on Cartoon Network's dedicated YouTube channel. Since it's release, the SABC

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2:04

Husband unaware wife has been brutally killed in...

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Close friend and former colleague of Gona Pillay - Visvanathan Muruven has expressed his sadness and anger regarding the incident. Regarding the condition of Gona's husband Loga, Muruven says that he is recovering in hospital - but is unaware of his wife's passing. Muruven went on to pay tribute to his close friend Gona, who has been hailed as a selfless leader - who inspired her community to do greater things...

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3:11

Deputy Mayor to visit family of slain school...

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - eThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor Fawzia Peer says KwaZulu Natal police have made a major break-through in the murder case of retired Southlands Secondary School principal, Gona Pillay. Yesterday arrested a suspect linked to the murder. Pillay and her husband were stabbed multiple times by four men allegedly posing as prospective home buyers in Silverglen, Chatsworth, south of Durban earlier this week. Logie remains in a critical condition in hospital

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2:23

National Open Mosque Day dispels myths around Islam...

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A first for South Africa, "National Open Mosque Day", will be celebrated at various mosques throughout the country on Heritage Day this year. While the programme has been running for the last two years in Durban, this is the first time that about twenty mosques throughout the country will be opening their doors to the public. Chairperson of the South African Muslim network, (SAMNET) Dr. Faisal Suliman says that public are invited to visit a mosque on Heritage Day

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