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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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2:22

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang to launch Active...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - ANC party elder and keynote speaker at the official launch of the Active Citizens Movement this weekend, Mavuso Msimang, is calling on South Africans to become actively involved in issues that affect the country. This in light of the recent protest action and marches being held around the country on alleged state capture of the National Treasury by the controversial Gupta family. Mavuso spoke to Newsbreak ahead of the launch. He says it is imperative that

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1:29

Hijackings - Be wise when choosing a vehicle - AA

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Tracking company CTrack, recently released data on which vehicles in South Africa are the most hijacked. The VW Polo Vivo remains the most high-risk passenger vehicle. Spokesperson for the Automobile Association (AA) - Layton Beard says prospective motorists must do their homework before purchasing a vehicle...

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2:31

KZN is province with 2nd highest number of car...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal is the province with the second highest number of car-hijackings. That's according to recent data released by tracking company, CTrack. The statistics revealed that the top five car-hijacking hot spots in the province are Berea, Durban Central, Phoenix, Umbilo and Chatsworth - with most of these incidents taking place between 6pm and midnight. The data further reveals that Tuesdays are the busiest for criminals. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant

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2:12

Pravin Gordhan set to open Jozi Books and Blogs Festival

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Former Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan is expected to open this year's Jozi Books and Blogs festival. The annual festival will take place on the 31st of July at the SBSM Independent School in Lenasia. The festival will showcase the talents of local authors, bloggers and journalists. Educator and festival organiser, Khoshika Nana says the festival aims to inspire the young and old generations to become more involved in reading and writing.....

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2:16

Phoenix playlots vs housing developments - Councillor...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Newsbreak earlier spoke with councillor in the area, Bradley Singh. When questioned about his involvement on the matter, he says residents have been arrogant and rude...................

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2:14

Ram Nath Kovind will be India's 14th President

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2017/07/21

A Hindu nationalist politician will become India's 14th president. Ram Nath Kovind's rags-to-riches saga will help the government tighten its control on top jobs. But the opposition hopes his ascent to the highest office must not embolden right wing elements seeking to transform India into a theocratic state. Rana Senn reports...

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1:10

Development stopped - Phoenix residents celebrate...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Residents of Phoenix, north of Durban have gained a temporary victory following protest action this week against housing developments at a playlot on Cardinal Road in Stonebridge. The protest which began last week has temporarily haulted construction at the site. This follows a meeting with community members and senior officials from the eThewkwini Municipality late yesterday afternoon. Community activist Stanley Moonsamy who has been spearheading the Save Our

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2:06

Elderly couple recovering after hijacking in New Germany

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - An elderly couple are recovering in hospital after a brutal incident which took place in New Germany, just outside Durban yesterday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane - the couple was a victim of a horrific hijacking where the man was shot in the face. It is alleged that the suspect then fled with the vehicle AND a disabled women who was forced to remain in the car. Zwane says, the vehicle was recovered and she was

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1:35

Angry residents protest to stop mushrooming housing...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Residents from Stonebridge, Phoenix - north of Durban say they are extremely unhappy with the infill housing developments that are mushrooming in Phoenix......

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1:48

BEWARE - posting pictures of children on social media...

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2017/07/21

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - While posting images of children at your feeding scheme or community projects could seem harmless - you are putting the lives of children at risk of being targeted by paedophiles. These are sentiments expressed by private Development Practitioner working for the right's of children - Karen Pillay. Pillay was speaking to Newsbreak about the right's of children being violated by journalists, NGOs and individuals who publish and post images of children on

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2:10

Indu Sarkar - the Bollywood movie the Congress Party...

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2017/07/20

A Bollywood movie faces stormy release next week. Based on the Emergency declared in India in 1975 is not a movie the Congress party wants the world to see. Its director say Indu Sarkar is not about then premier Indira Gandhi or the excesses committed during the 21-month period. Our South Asian Correspondent Rana Senn reports...

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2:19

AI - the new threat for even more #FakeNews

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2017/07/20

People used to say 'seeing is believing'... That is until software like Photoshop came along. Now, the new frontier for so-called "fake news" is sound. Artificial intelligence and new developments in software such as "Generative Adversarial Networks" have recently made rapid advances in making computers sound like people, including politicians. A new Artificial Intelligence start-up in Canada, Lyrebird has been synthesising the voices of Donald Trump and Barack Obama. What this could mean is that

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2:37

Halaal Goods Market a new vision in food

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The yet to be launched Halaal Goods Market in Johannesburg is set to offer visitors everything from artisanal food to mocktails. The market which will open it's doors in Sandton on the 29th and the 30th of July, will bring together halaal service providers to sell food made from locally produced ingredients. The market's Fehmida Jordaan explains the need for a halaal-centered market...

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1:47

Unethical leadership in focus at Mandela in Tamil...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Many community activists and senior politicians have used Mandela Day to speak out against unethical leadership and corruption. At a book launch on Nelson Mandela's life in Tamil, guest speakers used the platform to echo these sentiments. The book "10 000 Days - A Prisoner then President" - in Tamil - has been successfully launched at the Second International Tamil Writers Conference in Chennai, India on 12th June by Lotus FM Tamil Linguistic Presenter,

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2:04

USA supports SA in dealing with waste management

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodly - The United States of America is on a mission to support South Africa as a regional leader in addressing global waste management issues and plastic contamination. Waste Management expert from the U.S Dr Jenna Jambeck is currently in the country for Africa's first Marine Waste Network Conference and to meet with environmental leaders and academics. In this week's Green Scene we speak with Dr Jambeck about her research on plastic waste that is being dumped

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1:58

Chess Championships get underway in Durban

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - Over 400 Chess players from around the world have descended in Durban to participate in the South-African Open Chess Championships. Currently underway at the Glenwood High School, the championship is being dubbed as the biggest chess competition ever hosted in Durban. The competition is set to continue at the school until Saturday. KwaZulu-Natal Chess Association president, Erick Takawira explains how the championship will boost the scope of Chess, especially

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0:50

Phoenix residents question housing developments on...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Braving more than just the cold weather this morning, dozens of angry Phoenix residents gathered on Cardinal Road Park in Stonebridge - north of Durban - protesting against housing developments on land that was formerly a playlot. This after residents met last night at the Stonebridge library to discuss a way forward. Community activist Seelan Archary says that residents are outraged at this development and will not allow their playlots to be taken

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0:31

Unethical leadership in focus at Mandela in Tamil...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Councillor and DA leader in KwaZulu-Natal, Zwakele Mncwango used humour to get the message across - that people need to stand up against unethical leadership and corruption. He was speaking at the book launch of the Tamil Translation of "10 000 Days - A Prisoner then President" by Mala Lutchmanan

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1:01

Body of fisherman found in Durban harbour, identified

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Police have identified the body of a fisherman who drowned at the Durban harbour yesterday afternoon and are currently waiting for the next of kin to claim the body. According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane - visitors to the Wilson's Wharf area at the harbour noticed the body floating in the water. Boaters on a nearby boat fished the body out of the water. Seafarers from a nearby boat recovered the body out of the water. Zwane says,

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2:49

Newsbreak Food Lab - Vasco's takes your tastebuds on...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Executive Producer, Salma Patel - Think Durban...food...curry...mmm...bunny chow! Its this association by deliciousness that was the thinking behind the menu change and launch of a brand-new restaurant at a popular Durban hotel. With enough grills, grates and trendy food hacks, fresh meets tradition at this restaurant that not only pique's the palate but is a feast for the eyes as well. In this week's Food Lab, Salma Patel journeys to the home treats of a famous explorer, and asks

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