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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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Charges laid in donkey slaughter case 03.03.2017 1:58

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reiterated their commitment to protect animals in distress situations across the country. This comes after a gruesome discovery at a Lion Farm in the North West province wh...

Shallcross father gunned down in attempted hijack 03.03.2017 1:22

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - A Durban father was gunned down and his daughter injured after six armed men attempted to hijack their vehicle outside their home in Shallcross, south of Durban last night. The incident comes just a week after an employee of a popular...

Drugs blamed for murder of Phoenix couple allegedly by son 03.03.2017 2:56

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - As the bodies of Phoenix residents Prakash and Shoba Singh were today laid to rest at the Verulam Crematorium, north of Durban - family members and friends were overwhelmed with sadness. The couple was allegedly murdered by their 20 year...

Phoenix man to be charged for animal cruelty - SPCA 03.03.2017 2:48

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - The Durban SPCA has confirmed that they are in the process of laying animal cruelty charges against a pet owner in Phoenix. This after a badly malnourished dog who had subsequently died was found on his property. It's alleged the dog had been...

Karatekas vie for National Colours chop, chop! 03.03.2017 2:03

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad - There is so much at stake tomorrow- when 600 young karate athletes from around South Africa will vie for National Colours at the Karate South Africa (KSA) Nationals in Durban. Karatekas from the age of 7 to 17 will be assesed in two par...

Young Bharatanatyam Dancer steals hearts at Indian Republic Day 03.03.2017 3:35

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Dance, especially classical dance, requires passion, dedication and intense concentration. For seven-year-old Rianca Divya Munthree from Phoenix, north of Durban it's a small price to pay for her dream of becoming one of South Africa'...

Newsbreak Talk tackles the issue of absentee ward councillors 03.03.2017 2:42

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Proper training is required for ward councillors, similar to that of doctors and teachers. This was the sentiment expressed by callers on Newsbreak Talk yesterday on Absent Councillors. On the panel with talk show host, Taresh Harreepershad, were Community Activist Satish Dupelia a...

SARS official dismissed for soliciting bribe 03.03.2017 2:43

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - A South African Revenue Services (SARS) customs official at the King Shaka International Airport has been dismissed and criminal charges will be instituted against him. This after the official allegedly tried to solicit a bribe from Dr. Raj...

Phoenix parents allegedly killed by son laid to rest today 03.03.2017 1:33

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, Taresh Harreeparshad - The community of Phoenix north of Durban will come together today to mourn the loss of another slain family. The funeral of Prakash and Shoba Singh will take place at the Verulam Crematorium to...

Fields Hill massacre truck owner back in court 03.03.2017 2:02

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 — The owner of the truck which was involved in a crash resulting in multiple deaths on Pinetown's Fields Hill in 2013 appeared before the Verulam Magistrate's Court yesterday. Gregory Govender is facing charges which include - amongst others...

Today is World Birth Defects Day 03.03.2017 2:27

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 - A child born with down syndrome or cleft lip palate must be given greater access to treatment as this is their constitutional right. This is the strong call from the Chair of the Genetic Alliance Sout...

Labour inspectors swoop on errant Durban stores 03.03.2017 2:31

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 - Consumers are being warned to be more wary about where they purchase goods and food items from. This after labour inspectors swooped on two stores in Durban this week. The stores had for sale, among o...

Black Sash launches court action in SASSA debacle 03.03.2017 2:31

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, Prabashini Moodley - Grant recipients around the country are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will receive payments come the end of March. The Centre for Applied Legal Studies, on behalf of the Blac...

Charges laid in donkey slaughter case 03.03.2017 1:59

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 Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reiterated their commitment to protect animals in distress situations across the country. This comes after a gruesome discovery a...

Shallcross father gunned down in attempted hijack 03.03.2017 1:22

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 Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - A Durban father was gunned down and his daughter injured after six armed men attempted to hijack their vehicle outside their home in Shallcross, south of Durban last night. The incident comes...

Drugs blamed for murder of Phoenix couple allegedly by son 03.03.2017 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, Prabashini Moodley - As the bodies of Phoenix residents Prakash and Shoba Singh were today laid to rest at the Verulam Crematorium, north of Durban - family members and friends were overwhelmed with sadness. The coup...

Phoenix man to be charged for animal cruelty - SPCA 03.03.2017 2:48

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 - The Durban SPCA has confirmed that they are in the process of laying animal cruelty charges against a pet owner in Phoenix. This after a badly malnourished dog who had subsequently died was found on h...

Karatekas vie for National Colours chop, chop! 03.03.2017 2:03

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, Taresh Harreeparshad - There is so much at stake tomorrow- when 600 young karate athletes from around South Africa will vie for National Colours at the Karate South Africa (KSA) Nationals in Durban. Karatekas from th...

Young Bharatanatyam Dancer steals hearts at Indian Republic Day 03.03.2017 3:35

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 Senior Producer, Genevieve Lanka - Dance, especially classical dance, requires passion, dedication and intense concentration. For seven-year-old Rianca Divya Munthree from Phoenix, north of Durban it's a small price to pay for...

Newsbreak Talk tackles the issue of absentee ward councillors 03.03.2017 2:42

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 — Proper training is required for ward councillors, similar to that of doctors and teachers. This was the sentiment expressed by callers on Newsbreak Talk yesterday on Absent Councillors. On the panel with talk show host, Taresh Harreepersha...

SARS official dismissed for soliciting bribe 03.03.2017 2:43

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, Taliesha Naidoo - A South African Revenue Services (SARS) customs official at the King Shaka International Airport has been dismissed and criminal charges will be instituted against him. This after the official alleg...

Phoenix parents allegedly killed by son laid to rest today 03.03.2017 1:33

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, Taresh Harreeparshad - The community of Phoenix north of Durban will come together today to mourn the loss of another slain family. The funeral of Prakash and Shoba Singh wi...

Fields Hill massacre truck owner back in court 03.03.2017 2:02

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 — The owner of the truck which was involved in a crash resulting in multiple deaths on Pinetown's Fields Hill in 2013 appeared before the Verulam Magistrate's Court yesterday. Gregory Govender is fa...

Today is World Birth Defects Day 03.03.2017 2:27

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, Maya Jagjivan - A child born with down syndrome or cleft lip palate must be given greater access to treatment as this is their constitutional right. This is the strong call...

Labour inspectors swoop on errant Durban stores 03.03.2017 2:31

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, Maya Jagjivan - Consumers are being warned to be more wary about where they purchase goods and food items from. This after labour inspectors swooped on two stores in Durban...