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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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2:12

Chatsworth Principal's murder - community fear for...

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2017/09/22

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Newly elected Bayview Community Policing Forum (CPF), chairperson, Brandon Pillay says that following the alleged attack, residents are living in fear of their lives. Pillay says people need to be extremely careful when allowing people onto their property. He says they need to verify who they thouroughly.

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2:02

Newsbreak GreenScene - Free entry to all SANParks...

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2017/09/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - This week marks South African National Parks Week, and SANParks has once again opened its doors for free. Now, families can enjoy the rich biodiversity and heritage of the the countries environmental landmarks, without having to dig deep into their pockets. Communication Officer at the Garden Route National Park, Nandi Mgwadlamba says this is also a way to encourage people to help conserve South Africa's rich natural heritage.

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2:03

Goodbye pineapples, hello colour! Phoenix Plaza gets...

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2017/09/21

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Goodbye pineapples, hello colour! The iconic 24 year old shopping mall at the heart of Phoenix, north of Durban, is set to give shoppers a brand, new experience. The much-needed facelift includes two sky-lights - that brings in natural light to the centre - saving electricity and looking after the environment. Centre Manager, Eshara Naidoo, says people can look forward to a family shopping experience - this time - without those pineapples adorning the

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1:13

Chatsworth community crime fighter laid to rest

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2017/09/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - It was a fitting tribute to a committed community crime fighter. 26 year old, Chatsworth Community Policing Forum (CPF) activist, Marlin Pillay, was laid to rest yesterday at the Claire Estate crematorium in Durban. Pillay died on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly succumbing to injuries that he sustained in an accident that as allegedly staged by criminals along the Higginson Highway in Chatsworth. Crossmoor CPF Sub Forum Chairperson, Zain Cassim says that they

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2:39

Newsbreak chats to the new Indian High Commissioner...

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2017/09/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - 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 was appointed in July this year and last month received her official accreditation from President Jacob Zuma. Kamboj is currently visiting Durban for the first time since taking office. Her job will now entail accelerating

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1:20

Toy R Us files for bankruptcy overseas, SA franchise...

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2017/09/21

Following reports of US based Toys "R" Us Inc filing for bankruptcy this week, marketing manager in South Africa, Nicole Annells says that the local franchise will not be closing its doors anytime soon. Annells says that the South African franchise was not in any way adversely affected by the US franchise bankruptcy....

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0:58

Police manhunt for former school principal's...

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2017/09/21

By Newsbreak's Genevieve Lanka - Meanwhile, police say they cannot confirm the condition of Pillay's husband at this stage. Police spokesperson, Col. Thulani Zwane says no arrests have been made as yet...

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1:28

Former school principal stabbed to death, husband...

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2017/09/21

by Newsbreak's Genevieve Lanka - The community of Chatsworth, south of Durban, are in mourning, after the brutal murder of former principal Gona Pillay in her home in Silverglen yesterday. Pillay, who recently retired from Southlands Secondary and her husband were stabbed multiple times by suspects allegedly posing as home buyers. Former friend and colleague of Pillay, Les Govender describes her as a dedicated educator who made an indelible mark on her community...

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7:45

Newsbreak Legends - Justice Zak Yacoob

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2017/09/20

by Newsbreak's Hoosen Ebrahim - In this week's series of Newsbreak legends, we profile struggle stalwart and former Constitutional Court judge, Zakeria Mohammed Yacoob. The struggle hero served as a Constitutional Court judge from 1998 until his retirement in January 2013. Justice Yacoob has been a life-long human rights lawyer, rising to prominence during the apartheid years. He represented, among others, the Durban Six, the United Democratic Front in the Delmas treason trial, and the African

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2:00

Volunteers wanted for medical cannabis research in...

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2017/09/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Providing alternative therapies for the treatment of Cancer, the Phoenix North Coast (PNC) Cancer Support Group are currently screening volunteers to participate in research, testing the use of medical cannabis. Founder of the PNC Cancer Support Group, Roy Sukdhev says that cancer patients have been embracing alternative treatments such as Ayurveda and are eagerly awaiting the legalisation of medical cannabis in SA. For more information or to be a part of the

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2:09

Miss Earth environmental role model on a roll to...

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2017/09/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - 25-year-old Bianca Rungasamy from Queensburgh, south of Durban is on a mission to educate the public on the advantages of waste management, recycling and water conservation. Recently named "Miss Water", after placing second in this year's Miss Earth South Africa competition - Bianca hopes her love for the environment will elevate her into a role model to fellow South Africans. Bianca says that unlike other competitions of a similar type, "Miss Earth" tends to

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2:15

New mall set to benefit local community through...

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2017/09/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - A brand new shopping destination - right on the doorstep of the Phoenix, Inanda, Ntuzuma and KwaMashu precinct in Durban - is set to benefit the local community as well. The Cornubia Mall is scheduled to open its doors to the public in about two weeks time. Head of Marketing at Investec Property - the Developers of Cornubia Mall - Danni Dixon - says the centre will promises a fun, indoor-outdoor concept for shoppers........

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2:16

Chatsworth crime fighter succumbs to injuries...

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2017/09/19

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A young community crime fighter has succumbed to injuries sustained in an alleged car ambush accident - the very crime he had dedicated his life to fight against. 26 year old Marlin Pillay of Crossmoor, in Chatsworth, south of Durban died yesterday afternoon, two months after his now fatal accident just off Higginson Highway. It is believed that strategically placed boulders and a steel light pole caused Pillay and a friend to crash their vehicle. They were

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2:09

World Tamil Economic Conference launches Durban...

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2017/09/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - With just a little over two months left before the fourth World Tamil Economic Conference, an Office Launch was held last night at the headquarters, to be based in Umhlanga, north of Durban. Organized by the World Tamils Economic Foundation and Madras Development Society, the conference will be held from the 15th to 19th November, at the ICC in Durban. Convener of the conference, Dr. V.R.S. Sampath says one of the aims of the conference is to create close

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1:43

Community demands justice for slain KwaDukuza man,...

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2017/09/17

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Hundreds of community members from Stanger, North of Durban, have come out in full force today demanding that bail be denied for three suspects appearing for murder. According to KwaZulu-Natal police - 24 year old Dillion Puckaree from Glenhills - north of the province - died in hospital after he was allegedly brutally beaten by 4 known suspects in the area on Friday night. Three suspects were yesterday arrested and are appearing in the KwaDukuza

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55:51

Newsbreak Talk - #PravinGordhan on Kharwastan's 50th...

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2017/09/17

ANC MP Pravin Gordhan joins Newsbreak Talk to clear some facts about the South African political space. Join us for this exclusive broadcast on Saturday at 1pm when the Kharwasthan Civic Association celebrates 50 years of civic service. See you at the Kharwastan Community Centre. (credits: Taresh Harreeparshad, Rachel Vadi, Hafsa Mkhize, Hoosen Ebrahim, Salma Patel)

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2:35

National Wills Week - Why its important to secure...

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2017/09/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The perception by many that when one passes away - without the existence of a will - all one's assets are possessed by the state is UNTRUE. That's according to head of the Pinetown Legal Aid office in KwaZulu-Natal - Advocate Vis Nair. As National Wills Week culminates today - Advocate Nair says - drafting a will is crucial to ensure one's estate is rounded up swiftly. Advocate Nair adds that all attorneys participating in National Wills Week - will draft

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2:56

#DateRape Night out ends in drugging and rape

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2017/09/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - A Fourways family from Gauteng has been left traumatised after a night out for two University of Pretoria students ended in horror. The two eighteen year old girls left a Pretoria nightclub on Wednesday night - one had been raped and the other blacked out after they were both drugged. One of the mothers received the call in the early hours of yesterday morning - alerting her to her daughter's alleged abduction. The family contacted Newsbreak to assist with

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2:57

Disciplinary process against ANC MP Makhosi Khoza...

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2017/09/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal will continue with its disciplinary process against Dr Makhosi Khoza‚ despite the judgment declaring its leadership unlawful. That's according to the Provincial ANC Spokesperson Mdumiseni Ntuli. Earlier this week, The Pietermaritzburg High court declared the 2015 KZN provincial elective conference of the ANC and decisions taken at that conference unlawful and void. Meanwhile, Makhosi's disciplinary hearing was set to start last Sunday‚

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2:11

Don't pet a dog you don't know warns SA Boerboel...

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2017/09/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - The South African Boerboel Association has warned dog lovers not to approach unknown dogs without understanding their body language. A man is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by two Boerboels at Isipingo, South of Durban. It's alleged that the man was on his way to work when the incident occured. Association Spokesperson Jens Gunter has urged people to always be aware of their surroundings in open dog-friendly places...

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