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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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1:53

Newsbreak Business News - Friday AM

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2017/09/15

The business report by Executive Producer, Salma Patel.

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2:08

The UN puts pressure on Myanmar ro end ethnic...

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2017/09/13

Myanmar was under UN pressure to end the ethnic cleansing of its Muslim Rohingya people as 310,000 of them fled to Bangladesh. The world body also singled out India for planning to deport 40,000 of them after branding the displaced community as supporters of militant groups which had no right to seek refugee status. Or live. Our New Delhi correspondent Rana Senn reports......

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2:24

DUT to confer honorary doctorate to enviro activist...

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - DUT is also expected to award an honorary doctorate in philosophy to human rights and environmental activist Dr. Kumi Naidoo. Known for his tenure as head of Greenpeace, Naidoo now lives in Johannesburg - serving as the board chair of "Africans Rising" and as a board member for climate justice group "350.org". Naidoo says that while this latest honour is humbling to him, teamwork is always at the forefront of what he does...

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1:44

DUT to confer honorary doctorate to Judge Navi Pillay...

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - The Durban University of Technology will this morning award an honorary doctorate in Management Sciences to Human Rights activist and legal expert, Judge Navi Pillay. Judge Pillay, who served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014, will be honoured at the Fred Crookes Sports Centre on the Steve Biko Campus in Durban. She will receive an honorary Doctor of Philosophy degree, in recognition of her outstanding, strong,

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1:50

25% of civil servants are afraid to blow the whistle...

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Over twenty-five percent of civil servants in South Africa fear for their lives when blowing the whistle on corruption and unethical behaviour. This is according to a survey commissioned by the Anti-Intimidation & Ethical Practices Forum. The body has been established to help professionals in certain fields who are being intimidated for exposing corruption in the workplace. The "Ethical Practices Survey" found that whistle blowers are subjected to

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1:48

Chatsworth school teacher allegedly beaten up by parent

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Meanwhile, chairperson of the Chatsworth Community Policing Forum Jakes Singh says, information coming through suggests one of the men involved in the assault of the educator was a parent of a learner at the school. He says its alleged that the educator hit the child with a book which enraged the parent. Singh says, the incident forced the closure of the school at a crucial time in the academic year when examinations are just around the

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1:53

Chatsworth school re-opens today after teacher...

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The M Padavatan Primary School at Crossmoore - Chatsworth south of Durban will re-open this morning after a brutal incident forced the school to close on Friday. According to police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele the school closed it's doors for two days following assault and crimen injuria charges being opened at the Chatsworth police station after a gang of men brutally assaulted an educator in the parking lot of the school property. Mbhele says,

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2:05

Mafukuzela-Gandhi Circuit Management Centre...

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2017/09/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - With Heritage Month in full swing, the Mafukuzela-Gandhi Circuit Management Centre (CMC) will celebrate 10 years of existence this morning at the Sunford Primary in Phoenix, north of Durban. Launched back in July 2007, the centre have been pivotal in assisting disadvantaged schools and learners in KwaZulu-Natal to succeed academically. The theme for today's programme is "10 years and moving forward to 2027". Chairperson of the CMC coordinating committee -

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1:52

Intense dry season results in 15% water restriction...

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2017/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - KwaZulu-Natal Water utility, Umgeni Water, says 15% restrictions will be implemented as the dry season intensifies. The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has approved the extension of the water restrictions in the Umgeni system for domestic, commercial and industrial use. Umgeni Water's, Shami Harichunder, has encouraged the implementation of water conservation measures. Harichunder says there are no water restrictions yet, in areas that are supplied by the

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2:31

Newsbreak Medical Monitor - Heart and strokes are the...

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2017/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation - Heart disease and strokes are the second biggest killers in South Africa, after HIV/AIDS. With September being Heart Awareness Month - the foundation is urging YOU to lead a healthy lifestyle and avoid being just another statistic. Megan Lee - a Registered Dietitian at the Foundation says, heart disease now affects people of working age, with more than half of deaths occurring in people under the age of

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1:36

KZN Measles outbreak - parents procrastinate to...

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2017/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases or NICD has declared an outbreak of measles in KwaZulu-Natal. A total of 23 laboratory-confirmed measles cases has been reported in four of the 11 districts in the province with the highest number of cases in eThekwini. The NICD's Dr Kerigan McCarthy says, while 23 cases have been confirmed - there are many other cases not yet officially reported. She says, the majority of the cases are from the private

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2:44

Newsbreak GamePlan - Football pundits back Liverpool...

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2017/09/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - Three days on, Liverpool's stunning 5-0 defeat to Manchester City still reverberates throughout the world - with football pundits already naming the "citizens" as the team to beat this season. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Everton continued their poor start to the campaign against Spurs, while Manchester United's woes at Stoke continued. Also, there were wins for Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham. Now, as teams prepare for the return of the Champions League

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3:28

The show must go on! Deshen Styler Naidoo lives late...

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2017/09/12

by Newsbreak executive Producer, Salma Patel - Its a well-known fact that in the entertainment industry - the show must go on! And that's exactly what South African artist, Deshen "Styler" Naidoo will do. Well-known for his mash-ups and mixes, Deshen and family suffered a tragedy when his Dad, Tamil cultural icon Guru Beama Naidoo passed away. Guru Beama was laid to rest at the weekend. He is survived by his wife Sushila, sons Kershen and Deshen. The young Deshen Naidoo says its important to keep

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2:10

Thousands of Muslim Rohingyas flee to Bangladesh to...

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2017/09/11

The United Nations appealed for 77 million Dollars to assist 290,000 Muslim Rohingyas who fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar two weeks after violence erupted there. But India said it will deport thousands more after branding the community as sympathisers of Islamic terrorists - prompting a sharp outcry. Our India Correspondent Rana Senn reports...

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Newsbreak Legends - Siva Pillay of the Silver Willow...

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2017/09/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - For close to four decades, Siva Pillay and his band SilverWillow have stood the test of time - entertaining the masses with their eclectic fusion of pop, rock, folk and politics. The band started out from humble beginnings in the late 1970's, when Pillay had the idea to start the group with his friends. While this method has been known to fail miserably, Pillay found a way to make it work. The band's recent album "Unsung Heroes" has received critical acclaim

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3:23

10 year old boy who allegedly died on hospital...

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2017/09/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Hundreds of mourners gathered at the home of the Prashantan Kistensamy at the weekend for their final farewell to a much-loved young boy in the close- knit community of Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban. Prashantan was to undergo a medical procedure at the Netcare Umhlanga Hospital after he hurt his hand, but allegedly died on the operating table. The 10 year old's death has left the community devastated and with many questions. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi was at the

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2:28

Swansong for legendary local Tamil music icon Guru...

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2017/09/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Thousands of music lovers gathered at the Shri Mariammen Temple at Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban at the weekend to pay a final tribute to a local music icon, Guru Beama Naidoo. While mourners solemnly paid their respects to the family, many spoke about the rich musical legacy that Naidoo has left behind through the Beama Naidoo School Of Music. Naidoo passed away at the beginning of Heritage Month. Newsbreak's Rachel Vadi filed this report…

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2:42

Phoenix school mourns the shock death of 10 year old...

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2017/09/08

The family of a 10 year old boy from Campbells Town in Mount Edgecombe, north of Durban are demanding answers for his death. It's believed that Prashantan Kistensamy, was expected to undergo a medical procedure at the - Netcare Umhlanga Hospital yesterday - after he hurt his hand over the weekend. He died on the operating bed before the surgery could begin. According to Benny Maistry, the family spokesperson and Hopeville Primary School principal - where Prashanthan was enrolled - the family has

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2:24

Supa Mama's reap recycling and environmental rewards

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2017/09/06

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - South Africa's rich cultural heritage is now being celebrated through the Ubuntu of entrepreneurship. A local environmental waste processing company has come up with an innovative concept to help women earn a steady income. The company created the Supa Mama brand of drawstring waste disposal bags - created from materials purchased and recycled from Mama's. Thina Maziya - CEO of Verigreen - says she was inspired to help these Supa Mamas when she saw a

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2:53

Newsbreak Food Lab - newly appointed Head Chef Manoj...

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2017/09/06

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Cooking with passion and creativity ensured that Manoj Rama landed the appointment as Head Chef of a popular Durban hotel. Rama will take on the new role with zest - overseeing the hotel's dining venue, room service, catering and culinary events. With 11 years of culinary experience Rama says he is excited to take on this new role. In this week's Food Lab Chef Manoj Rama shares his signature prawn curry, too.......

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