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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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2:19

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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2:01

Verulam businessman dies in botched house robbery,...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - A gruesome bloody scene greeted police and emergency services when they responded to a house robbery in Temple Valley, Verulam yesterday. According to reports two armed suspects entered the home of 40-year-old Ashraaf Aziz on the pretence of buying vegetables from the home-run business. However, a shoot-out ensued. Aziz shot and killed one suspect, while the second suspect opened fire on him before fleeing. Aziz later succumbed to his wounds in hospital. Director

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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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1:44

Chatsworth Youth Centre helps children with autism...

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2017/07/20

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The Chatsworth Youth Center has turned its attention to children with Autism as part of its Mandela Day focus by creating a sensory garden. Programme Coordinator, Clive Pillay.. (date of broadcast 18 July 2017)

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3:05

Nelson mandela Foundation encourages any random act...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Head of Communications at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Luzuko Kotk says while the theme for Mandela Day 2017 is "Action Against Poverty" - individuals are encouraged to commit any act of kindness within their community. Kotk says, the foundation is overwhelmed by the extent to which Mandela Day has grown not just in South Africa, but around the world...

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3:03

State Capture features high on #AKF Mandela Day...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Issues of state capture and corruption will come into sharp focus this Mandela Day at a conference hosted by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and advocacy group Save South Africa in Gauteng today. Dubbed the Conference for the Future of South Africa, it will allow civil society to deliberate on current challenges, consolidate campaign ideas and mobilise the public to take action against allegations of state capture. Executive Director of the Foundation,

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2:25

Lobby group urges big industry to think environment...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Preserving the environment was a cause close to the heart of late former president Nelson Mandela. It is also closely linked to another cause championed by the icon, which marks the theme for Mandela Day this year - Poverty Alleviation. In a bid to address both, the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance, together with advocacy group Groundwork will convene a meeting today in Austerville to discuss offshore oil and gas exploration and its impact

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2:32

Results for India's elections to be announced on...

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2017/07/18

Indian lawmakers have voted to elect the country's 14th President who will take office after the ballots are counted on Thursday. But the bitterly-fought electoral contest was perhaps the most divisive the nation has seen since its freedom from British colonial Raj seven decades ago. Rana Senn reports...

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1:40

The Gandhi Phoenix Settlement gets a revamp this...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Gandhi Development Trust together with the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes or Accord will be completing the renovations to the community hall at Phoenix Settlement. Phoenix Settement is Gandhi's home in South which has been turned into a World Heritage site. The hall will be used for community members from the Phoenix area - north of Durban. The theme for Mandela Day 2017 - is dedicated to fighting poverty in the country. The

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3:03

Chatsworth Youth Centre helps children with autism...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - The Chatsworth Youth Center has turned its attention to children with Autism as part of its Mandela Day focus by creating a sensory garden. Programme Coordinator, Clive Pillay...

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2:33

Former Durban Chiropractor wins prestigious award in...

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2017/07/18

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - A former Durban medical professional has scooped top honours in the world of chiropractic therapy. Dr. Kumaren Pillay has won the prestigious 2016 Dutch Chiropractor of the year award. He won the award after being nominated in the Netherlands by patients, peers and The Dutch Chiropractic Federation. This marks a big achievement for a South African working in the Netherlands. Dr. Pillay says this award will help him pursue a more recognised career in

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1:54

Businessman Rameez Patel's murder trial postponed to...

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2017/07/14

The murder trial of businessman Rameez Patel has been postponed to September at the Polokwane High Court. Patel's lawyer, Tumi Mokoena was absent from court for the second time this week. Mokoena has represented Patel since his arrest following the death of his wife Fatima Patel in 2015. He is facing legal woes of his own after he allegedly shot and wounded four farm workers. Mokoena has been diagnosed with pneumonia and depression. Katlego Nyoni reports...

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2:38

Author raises questions about publishing books in SA...

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2017/07/14

by SABC News Journalist, Minoshni Pillay - A Durban author is questioning the local publishing industry that has declined to publish her second novel - The Architecture of Loss. Despite finding success with an international publishing house, Zainub Dala insists that local publishing houses are not doing enough to support South African stories. Dala's debut novel "What about Meera" was shrouded in controversy at the 2015 Time of the Writer Festival, when she was attacked after expressing her

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1:52

Break out the winter woolies, Durban! It's going to...

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2017/07/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The cold front expected to KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape this weekend is expected to bring snowfall. In KZN snowfall will experienced in parts of the Drakensburg. According to weather forecaster from Weather South Africa Julius Mahlangu - the icy cold is set to hit by Sunday and dissipate by early Tuesday. Mahlangu explains further..................

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2:00

Free cataract camp this Mandela Month

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2017/07/14

By Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As the world observes Nelson Mandela month, the International Islamic Relief Organization - Saudi Arabia (IIROSA) would be providing free cataract camps to disadvantaged communities in Durban. The non-profit organisation has partnered with private hospitals and eye care specialists in the city to provide free cataract care on every Saturday of this month. IIROSA Regional Manager - Sheikh Walid El Saadi - explains the process of applying to undertake the

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1:52

Lotus FM Tamil Presenter to launch Mandela Book on...

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2017/07/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - In what's been described as the Tamil diaspora's contribution to Nelson Mandela's legacy - Lotus FM presenter Mala Lutchmanan is set to host the South African launch of her book on Mandela Day next week. The book is a tamil translation of Madiba's autobiography - Long Walk to Freedom. The book was initially launched at the Tamil Writers Conference in Chennai - South India a few weeks ago. Lutchmanan says, tamilians across the globe want to learn more about

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2:24

The Good Karma Hospital gets the good viewership...

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2017/07/14

A new drama series - titled the Good Karma Hospital - is attracting a growing following not just in the United Kingdom but across it's borders. The series focusses on a junior doctor from Britain who ends up working in a coastal town in tropical South India. Maya Jagjivan caught up with Amrita Acharia who plays the lead character Dr Ruby Walker....The series airs Mondays at 8pm on BBC Brit, DStv channel 120.

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2:19

Cocaine hidden in shampoo found at OR Tambo Airport

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2017/07/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Heighted measures at Johannesburg's O R Tambo International Airport has led to the discovery of a consignment of hair products laced with cocaine. Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Katlego Mogale says a multi-disciplinary team intercepted the consignment which was destined for Australia from Sao Paolo. She says the drugs are valued at about 50 million rand...

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3:36

Prominent fashion store tycoon forgives son's killers

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2017/07/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Contrary to speculation on social media prominent Durban businessman - Hassim Randeree is adamant that the murder of his son and his subsequent hijacking does not mean that the family is being targeted. He spoke to Newsbreak in an exclusive interview after his son Mohammed Randeree was murdered at his Sherwood home at the weekend. After the horrific incident - Hassim Randeree - the owner of Fashion World - was hijacked in the driveway of his Overport home

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