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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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2:26

Let the little ones learn life lessons through books

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2017/07/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Many important life lessons can be imparted to children through magical stories and so the power of reading must not be under-estimated. This is according to author and mother of two Sashnee Singh from Dundee in KwaZulu-Natal. The 34 year old has published a book titled - Slow Down Little Tortoise or you'll miss all the fun. Singh says she's now working on getting the book into stores...

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2:25

DA suspends decision to take SASSA to court

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2017/07/13

by Newsbreak producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal has suspended it's decision to take the South African Social Security Agency or SASSA to court. This after a recent meeting with SASSA officials that yielded positive results. Earlier this year - the DA marched to protest against the high number of rejections from applicants in Phoenix, north of Durban - among other things. The DA's George Mari explains the issues that were resolved in the

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2:32

Motorists call for intervention after spike in road...

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2017/07/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - There's been a spike in the number of accidents on the R102 between King Shaka International Airport and the Gateway Shopping Complex in Durban in the past week, with many road users now calling for intervention. Social media has been flooded with comments claiming that certain stretches of the road have very poor visibility. There's now also calls for prayers to be held on the R102 so that more lives are not lost. Director of Reaction Unit South Africa Prem

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2:18

Third cop charged for dog attack

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2017/07/13

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - It's understood that a third police officer from the Shongweni Dog Unit is likely to be charged with assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The officers are expected to appear in the Pinetown magistrates court, west of Durban, shortly. It's alleged they set their dogs on two men and extorted money from the victims' families. One of the victims is wheelchair-bound after the incident. Our reporter Nonkululeko Hlope says security has been beefed up around

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2:16

Air India scraps meat on in-flight menu

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2017/07/12

Chicken flew off Air India's in-flight menu as the debt-ridden flagship carrier went fully vegetarian. The change upset Indians who adored its signature in-flight cuisine but rival airlines can now hope to gobble up its sinking business with juicier menus topped with chops and tikkas. Our correspondent Rana Senn has he details....

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1:56

Youngest Dean in the country is committed to free...

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2017/07/12

by SABC News Journalist, Nonkululeko Hlope - The University of KwaZulu-Natal's Dean of the School of Education - Professor Thabo Msibi - says he will be championing the call for free higher education. Thirty-four-year-old Msibi - who is the youngest dean in the country - was appointed in May. His academic qualifications include a Master of Education from Columbia University and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Nonkululeko Hlophe reports....

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1:47

KZN ANC structures call for Khoza's removal from...

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2017/07/12

by SABC News Journalist, Vusi Mkhosini - ANC structures in KwaZulu-Natal are calling on the party's senior leadership to remove outspoken party MP, Dr. Makhosi Khoza, from parliament. Khoza earlier indicated that she would defy the party's directive and vote according to her conscience during a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma. Recently, Khoza - like the opposition parties - wrote to the speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, requesting a secret ballot in the motion of no

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2:32

Newsbreak Medical Monitor - Fight the flu the simple way

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2017/07/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The influenza virus is out in full swing. That's according to General Practitioner from the Greenbury Medical Centre - Dr Perumal Pillay who's been treating many patients with various symptoms that accompany the virus. In this week's Medical Monitor Dr Pillay explains how rest, increased vitamin C intake and water can help you flight the flu.............

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2:46

Car stolen or hijacked? Check the pound and claim...

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2017/07/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - KwaZulu-Natal police have called on the rightful owners of stolen and hijacked vehicles to visit the pound in Isipingo, south of Durban - to identify their vehicles. This after a massive operation where 45 stolen and hijacked vehicles worth an estimated R3.5 million were recovered. The vehicles were found with altered or erased identification numbers which were then reintroduced into the eNatis system. One suspect was arrested during the operation and is

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1:59

KZN Transport MEC calls for investigation after...

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2017/07/12

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal Mxolisi Kaunda has called for an investigation into the deaths of those killed during the road carnage in the past weekend. This after six people were killed during an accident involving two vehicles on the R102 near Phoenix, north of Durban on Saturday. It's alleged that one of the vehicles was reversing on the R102 off-ramp when the high-impact collision occurred. Amongst the deceased is a

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1:56

Newsbreak GreenScene - Healthy rivers for a healthy...

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - "Healthy rivers allow for a healthy nation." This is the theme at the heart of the Clear Rivers Campaign run by the Department of Water and Sanitation for the month of July. The aim of the campaign is to encourage South Africans to become actively involved in ensuring that rivers are free of pollution. According to Department spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, last year the department together with volunteers cleaned up 50 rivers throughout South Africa. This year, he

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1:38

Young couple dies in horror truck crash

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - It's been a tragic end to a beautiful young love story as the families of a Johannesburg couple lay them to rest. Twenty-three year old Sadhna Sriram and twenty -four year old Sachin Govender were both killed in a road accident in the early hours of Saturday morning near the Tugela Toll Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal. It is alleged that the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a truck. Govender's funeral was held yesterday while Sriram's funeral is

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2:21

The Gameplan on Newsbreak - soccer transfers kick...

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The weekend saw a number of big moves being made in the football world, none more so than the quasi-trade between Everton and Manchester United. United legend Wayne Rooney returned to Merseyside after 13 years, while Everton talisman Romelu Lukaku changed from blue to red in a mega-money move. It was the first bit of significant movement for both clubs, after the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City all made marquee signings. Meanwhile, champions

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2:33

Don't take the short-cut to getting your drivers...

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak producer, Taliesha Naidoo - The illegal practice of taking the short cut to getting a driver's license in South Africa must stop. This is the call from the Automobile Association after a spate of accidents that claimed the lives of several young motorists and passengers. Six people were killed during an accident involving two vehicles on the R102 near Phoenix, north of Durban. It's alleged that one of the vehicles was reversing on the R102 off-ramp when the high-impact collision

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2:15

DA asked to leave Durban's Addington Hospital

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal say they were prevented from conducting a site visit at Durban's Addington hospital yesterday. The party was set to visit the oncology departments at two provincial hospitals in the province including the Inkosi Albert Luthuli hospital. This comes after the release of the Human Rights Commission report which stated that the KZN department of health does not have any state oncologists and is failing cancer patients

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2:12

Legendary Pop star Sir Elton John donates R50 million...

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2017/07/11

by SABC News Journalist, Minoshni Pillay - Legendary British singer Sir Elton John has donated fifty million rand to a local children's hospital to help fight HIV/Aids. The Elton John Aids Foundation made the generous donation to the KwaZulu-Natal Children's Hospital in Durban. Originally known as the Addington Children's Hospital, racial tensions in the 1980s forced its closure, but the process of rebuilding began in 2013. Minoshni Pillay reports...

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1:48

KZN Health responds to DA Addington Hospital visit in...

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2017/07/11

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Meanwhile, the office of the KwaZulu Natal MEC for Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo sent Newsbreak an emailed response regarding hospital visits by Members of Parliament, Members of the Provincial Legislatures and Councillors. Here is that response voiced by Prabashini Moodley..............

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1:28

Son of Durban fashion tycoon dies in house robbery...

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2017/07/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Rachel Vadi - Prominent Durban businessman, Mohammed Randeree has died after being shot in the in the abdomen during an alleged house robbery on Saturday. The forty-two-year-old and his family were held at gunpoint by two suspects at their Sherwood home, west of Durban. Randeree is the son of fashion tycoon, Hassim Randeree. Police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane says the suspects are still at large....

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2:14

Durban fishermen march to stop fracking

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2017/07/10

Hundreds of subsistence fishermen have taken part in a march along Durban's beach front to oppose exploration for oil and gas along the KwaZulu-Natal coastline. They fear that it might either kill marine life or interfere with migratory patterns. At the same time they are calling for traditional fishing spots along the beach front and in the port to be re-opened. KwaZulu-Natal Subsistence Fisherfolk spokesperson - Desmond D'Sa - says they want a city where everyone's rights are respected and people

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1:16

Son of Durban fashion tycoon dies in house robbery...

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2017/07/10

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - Meanwhile, Chairperson for the Durban Islamic Burial Council and the United Clothing and Textile Association - Ahmed Parouk says the death of Mohammed Randeree is a devastating blow to the clothing industry.....

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