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Cops lauded for quick arrests in OR Tambo Airport heist case 21.03.2017 2:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Neo Makwiting - The Acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, has commended the special police investigation team following the arrest of five suspects who are allegedly linked to the multi-million rand robbery at OR Tambo International Airport two weeks ago. On the break-in at the office of the Chief Justice, Phahlane says pol...

Celebrating sacrifices made by Human Rights Activist Ahmed Kathrada 21.03.2017 3:13

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Long-standing ANC member and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has been brave enough to speak out against his peers when he believes they are wrong, and therein lies a powerful message for all South Africans, especially on Human Rights Day. This is according to retired judge Thumba Pillay, who is also a founding member of the Ac...

SA ranks 101 out of 155 countries in World Happiness Report 21.03.2017 2:59

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — By SABC News Journalist, Sherwin Bryce-Pease - Norway, Denmark and Iceland are the happiest countries in the world, at least according to the latest World Happiness Report. The rankings, released to coincide with the UN's International Day of Happiness, places South Africa at 101 on the list of 155 countries. The report was...

SA aid organisation Gift of the Givers helps Hout Bay fire victims 21.03.2017 2:57

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Aid organisation, Gift of the Givers has stepped up humanitarian aid to victims of last week's shack fires at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula. Four people died and more than seven-thousand people were left homeless when a fire razed the shacks. Project Manager, Saadiq Na...

Modi and the Monk aspire to redefine a new Hindu nation 21.03.2017 2:51

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Correspondent, Rana Senn - A Hindu hardliner accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence has taken office in India's most populous state. The priest's appointment as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh appears to be a signal that Prime Minister Narendra Modi aspires to redefine the world's largest democracy into a Hindu...

DA campaigns in PMB ahead of by election next week 21.03.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Vusi Makhosini - DA leader Mmusi Maimane says disciplinary action has been instituted against former party leader and Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille. This follows comments by Zille on Twitter that not everything about colonialism was bad. Maimane was speaking during the party's campaign for next...

Cops lauded for quick arrests in OR Tambo Airport heist case 21.03.2017 2:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Neo Makwiting - The Acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, has commended the special police investigation team following the arrest of five suspects who are allegedly linked to the multi-million rand robbery at OR Tambo International Airport two weeks ago. On the break-in at the off...

Celebrating sacrifices made by Human Rights Activist Ahmed Kathrada 21.03.2017 3:13

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Long-standing ANC member and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has been brave enough to speak out against his peers when he believes they are wrong, and therein lies a powerful message for all South Africans, especially on Human Rights Day. This is according to retired judge Thumba Pill...

SA ranks 101 out of 155 countries in World Happiness Report 21.03.2017 2:59

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — By SABC News Journalist, Sherwin Bryce-Pease - Norway, Denmark and Iceland are the happiest countries in the world, at least according to the latest World Happiness Report. The rankings, released to coincide with the UN's International Day of Happiness, places South Africa at 101 o...

SA aid organisation Gift of the Givers helps Hout Bay fire victims 21.03.2017 2:57

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Aid organisation, Gift of the Givers has stepped up humanitarian aid to victims of last week's shack fires at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula. Four people died and more than seven-thousand people were left homeless when a fire r...

Modi and the Monk aspire to redefine a new Hindu nation 21.03.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Correspondent, Rana Senn - A Hindu hardliner accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence has taken office in India's most populous state. The priest's appointment as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh appears to be a signal that Prime Minister Narendra Modi aspires to redefine...

DA campaigns in PMB ahead of by election next week 21.03.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Vusi Makhosini - DA leader Mmusi Maimane says disciplinary action has been instituted against former party leader and Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille. This follows comments by Zille on Twitter that not everything about colonialism was bad. Maimane was spe...

Cops lauded for quick arrests in OR Tambo Airport heist case 21.03.2017 2:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Neo Makwiting - The Acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, has commended the special police investigation team following the arrest of five suspects who are allegedly linked to the multi-million rand robbery at OR Tambo International Airpor...

Celebrating sacrifices made by Human Rights Activist Ahmed Kathrada 21.03.2017 3:13

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Long-standing ANC member and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has been brave enough to speak out against his peers when he believes they are wrong, and therein lies a powerful message for all South Africans, especially on Human Rights Day. Thi...

SA ranks 101 out of 155 countries in World Happiness Report 21.03.2017 2:59

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — By SABC News Journalist, Sherwin Bryce-Pease - Norway, Denmark and Iceland are the happiest countries in the world, at least according to the latest World Happiness Report. The rankings, released to coincide with the UN's International Day...

SA aid organisation Gift of the Givers helps Hout Bay fire victims 21.03.2017 2:57

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Aid organisation, Gift of the Givers has stepped up humanitarian aid to victims of last week's shack fires at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula. Four people died and more than seven-thous...

Modi and the Monk aspire to redefine a new Hindu nation 21.03.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Correspondent, Rana Senn - A Hindu hardliner accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence has taken office in India's most populous state. The priest's appointment as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh appears to be a signal that Prime...

DA campaigns in PMB ahead of by election next week 21.03.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Vusi Makhosini - DA leader Mmusi Maimane says disciplinary action has been instituted against former party leader and Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille. This follows comments by Zille on Twitter that not everything...

Cops lauded for quick arrests in OR Tambo Airport heist case 21.03.2017 2:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Neo Makwiting - The Acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, has commended the special police investigation team following the arrest of five suspects who are allegedly linked to the multi-million ra...

Celebrating sacrifices made by Human Rights Activist Ahmed Kathrada 21.03.2017 3:13

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Long-standing ANC member and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada has been brave enough to speak out against his peers when he believes they are wrong, and therein lies a powerful message for all South Af...

SA ranks 101 out of 155 countries in World Happiness Report 21.03.2017 2:59

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — By SABC News Journalist, Sherwin Bryce-Pease - Norway, Denmark and Iceland are the happiest countries in the world, at least according to the latest World Happiness Report. The rankings, released...

SA aid organisation Gift of the Givers helps Hout Bay fire victims 21.03.2017 2:57

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hafsa Mkhize - Aid organisation, Gift of the Givers has stepped up humanitarian aid to victims of last week's shack fires at Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay in the Cape Peninsula....

Modi and the Monk aspire to redefine a new Hindu nation 21.03.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Correspondent, Rana Senn - A Hindu hardliner accused of inciting anti-Muslim violence has taken office in India's most populous state. The priest's appointment as Chief Minister of Uttar...

DA campaigns in PMB ahead of by election next week 21.03.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Vusi Makhosini - DA leader Mmusi Maimane says disciplinary action has been instituted against former party leader and Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille. This follows comme...

Cops lauded for quick arrests in OR Tambo Airport heist case 21.03.2017 2:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by SABC News Journalist, Neo Makwiting - The Acting National Police Commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, has commended the special police investigation team following the arrest of five suspects who a...