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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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1:57

Newsbreak GreenScene - Rhino Connect hopes to save...

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - A team from South Africa is en-route to Kenya in a bid to save the world's last northern white rhinos. Sudan - the only remaining male species - lives together with the last two females Fatu and Najin - under 24 hour armed security at a conservancy in Kenya. Sudan cannot reproduce naturally and so Project Rhino Repro is focussing on alternative reproduction techniques, including in-vitro fertilisation. Rhino Connect Ambassador Andries Potgieter....

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2:32

Parents warned to watch children over the school...

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - As schools countrywide prepare to officially close tomorrow for a three week break, parents must take their safety at home AND public places very seriously. This is the call from Childline South Africa executive officer, Dumisile Nala. She says given the many cases of children being kidnapped and trafficked, parents need to be on their guard at all times...

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1:49

Shah Rukh Khan's new film Jab Harry Met Sejal in...

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2017/06/30

Super-star Shahrukh Khan's upcoming film has run into trouble with national censors which want it to drop the word 'intercourse' from the comedy's script. The stand-off is the latest in a string of disputes which Bollywood say is a conspiracy to gag free cinema by India's rightwing Hindu regime. Our India correspondent, Rana Senn reports...

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1:10

Sardines bring big game fish to Durban's shores

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2017/06/30

Where are the sardines? Sanjay Ramsarup tells us where to find those and other big game fish in the surf.....

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2:01

Fashionistas spin the Colour of Magic at Durban July

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - The fashion stakes are as high as the betting for tomorrow's Vodacom Durban July. Elegant ensembles with a contemporary edge are the order of race day - in line with this year's theme - The Colour of Magic. But, it's not just accomplished designers that get to show off. The horse-racing event at Greyville - now in its 121st year - has become a major springboard for the careers of young designers. Fashion programme director Tiffany Prior says she is always

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3:04

Political analyst says the ANC will self-destruct...

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - Political analyst - Professor Susan Booysen says, the ANC will self-destruct if the party does not arrive at a policy compromise at the conference which, begins today. Booysen says, the decision by ANC stalwarts and veterans to boycott the first two days of the conference is a strong message from them that enough is enough...

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2:51

Bitcoin - the answer to spending in a recession?

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - In the midst of a recession, could digital currency be the investment answer that South Africans are looking for? Advocates of Bitcoin are on a drive to raise awareness about how the currency works, and the benefits to citizens amid high food and fuel prices. Spokesperson Jacques Sassin says Bitcoin transactions take place directly between users so the challenges being experienced by South Africa's economy or any others worldwide would not have an impact...

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2:07

SAMA laments to shortage of health professionals in SA

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2017/06/30

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has raised concerns about the huge shortage of health professionals, and yet only approximately 1000 of the 30 000 people who apply to study medicine will be accepted. SAMA says the shortages are largely self-inflicted. Neo Bodumela reports.

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2:16

Durban businesswoman scoops regional achiever award

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - A businesswoman based at Clairwood, south of Durban, is being recognised for her efforts in driving her fuel wholesale company to success. Mother of three, Jasantha Naidoo, is a finalist in the entrepreneurship category in Businesswomen's Association Regional Achiever Award. The awards will be held in Durban tomorrow evening. Naidoo says she started Isoko Petroleum in 2012 following the loss of her brother and worked hard to establish a name for herself in a

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2:57

Communications Portfolio Committee says stability of...

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2017/06/30

by Newsbreak producer, Prabashini Moodley - Chair of the Portfolio Committee on Communications, Humprey Maxegana says the aim of the committee is to stabilise the SABC from the top down. The committee met with management from both Lotus FM and Ukhozi FM yesterday as part of an oversight visit to mainstream media in KwaZulu-Natal. Maxegana explains...

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Newsbreak Arts and Culture Wrap by Guru Sadha Munien

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2017/06/30

The weekend's arts and culture wrap by Guru Sadha Munien

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3:35

Struggle activist Kay Moonsamy to be laid to rest on...

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2017/06/23

by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Tributes continue pouring in for anti-apartheid stalwart Kesval Kay Moonsamy. Moonsamy was a former SACP National Treasurer and the last President of the South African Congress of Trade unions (SACTU) at the time of its disbanding - as COSATU's legal predecessor. He was among the 156 leaders charged for high treason in the historic 1956-1961 Treason Trial. Moonsamy dedicated 67-years of his life to the fight for democracy and played an integral role in the Natal

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3:11

Newsbreak Exclusive - Sarie aunty in viral FB post to...

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2017/06/23

By Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - The woman who was filmed arguing with a customer at a sari shop in Resevoir Hills, west of Durban has opened a case of defamation of character against the customer. The viral Facebook video showed 50 year old Geeta Naicker in a verbal spat with a customer. But according to Naicker - what the video didn't show was how the customer verbally abused her while she explained company policy. Naicker alleges that a customer used derogatory words on her - making

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6:57

Newsbreak Feature - A certain STYLER to Indian-origin...

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2017/06/17

By Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Making the beauty of Indian-origin music more appealing to the youth can be a challenge for many parents. Not so for a trio of talented Durban musicians who are taking social media by storm with their innovative mash-up videos. The brainchild of Deshan Naidoo - popularly known as Styler - the videos feature hints of pop music, with Bollywood hits and some golden oldies. The aim to help the youth realise that they can take up music rather than turn to social

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6:06

Newsbreak Obit - Ranjith Kally - photojournalist,...

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2017/06/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - The man who captured South Africa's history from apartheid to democracy through the lens of a camera - Ranjith Kally - will be laid to rest in Durban this Saturday. Kally passed away in Johannesburg on Monday at the age of 91. The legendary photojournalist worked with the Golden City Post and Drum Magazine among others and captured iconic figures such as Oliver Tambo, Dr Monty Naicker, former President Nelson Mandela, musician Miriam Makeba and Dr Yusuf Dadoo

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Renowned photojournalist, Ranjith Kally, dies at age 92

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2017/06/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - The man who captured South Africa's history from apartheid to democracy through his camera lens - Ranjith Kally - will be laid to rest in Durban this week. 92 year old Kally passed away in Johannesburg yesterday. Kally was a photojournalist with the Golden City Post and Drum Magazine, capturing iconic figures such as Oliver Tambo, Rivonia trialists Dr Monty Naicker, Nelson Mandela, Dr Yusuf Dadoo, musician Miriam Makeba and golfer Papwa Sewgolum. Kally was born

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2:12

Former POST newspaper editor pays tribute to the late...

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2017/06/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - If a picture tells a thousand words then Ranjith Kally's pictures spoke millions. That's according to former Post newspaper editor and seasoned journalist, Brijlal Ramguthee. Kally, who passed at the age of 92 in Johannesburg yesterday worked closely with Ramguthee during his prolific career at the Post newspaper in Durban. Ramguthee describes the relationship he shared with Kally on and off the field. (Broadcast date: 07 June 2017)

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51:56

Newsbreak Talk - Child Protection Week

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2017/06/15

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Hareeparshad & the Newsbreak Team - Here is the full Newsbreak Talk show on Child Protection Week aired on 03rd June 2017, in case you missed it.

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Newsbreak Talk - Dream Catchers Career Fair at...

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2017/06/14

by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad & The Newsbreak Team - The majority of young people aged 20-34 in South Africa have a higher level of education than their parents. But what will be done today- to ensure that this level continues to increase? This is the Newsbreak Talk special broadcast from the Chatsworth Youth Centre on 20th May 2017

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Newsbreak Talk - What does being AFRICAN mean to you?

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2017/05/30

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