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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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Struggle Vet Judge Essa Moosa laid to rest 27.02.2017 2:03

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Struggle veteran Judge Essa Moosa, who died early yesterday, has been laid to rest in Cape Town in accordance to Muslim burial rites. Several high profile politicians, former political activists and lawyers attended the funeral service. Joseph Mosia reports...

MEC Ravi Pillay supports KZN Youth Wind Band 27.02.2017 1:35

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - These are the melodious tunes from the "KwaZulu-Natal Youth Wind Band" - who are taking South Africa by storm with their fresh take on music. The group made up of young musicians between the ages of 13 and 25 are one of only 6 bands selec...

The life and loaves that community ovens bake to Celebrate Life 27.02.2017 1:30

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 - Give a man a fish; he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish; he will eat for a lifetime. This is the principle that drives Celebrate Life - a Durban organisation aimed at empowering women and...

Struggle Vet Judge Essa Moosa laid to rest 27.02.2017 2:04

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 — Struggle veteran Judge Essa Moosa, who died early yesterday, has been laid to rest in Cape Town in accordance to Muslim burial rites. Several high profile politicians, former political activists and lawyers attended the funeral service. Jo...

MEC Ravi Pillay supports KZN Youth Wind Band 27.02.2017 1:35

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 Producer, Prabashini Moodley - These are the melodious tunes from the "KwaZulu-Natal Youth Wind Band" - who are taking South Africa by storm with their fresh take on music. The group made up of young musicians between the ages...

The life and loaves that community ovens bake to Celebrate Life 27.02.2017 1:31

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, Taliesha Naidoo - Give a man a fish; he will eat for a day. Teach a man how to fish; he will eat for a lifetime. This is the principle that drives Celebrate Life - a Durban...

Struggle Vet Judge Essa Moosa laid to rest 27.02.2017 2:04

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 — Struggle veteran Judge Essa Moosa, who died early yesterday, has been laid to rest in Cape Town in accordance to Muslim burial rites. Several high profile politicians, former political activists a...

MEC Ravi Pillay supports KZN Youth Wind Band 27.02.2017 1:36

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, Prabashini Moodley - These are the melodious tunes from the "KwaZulu-Natal Youth Wind Band" - who are taking South Africa by storm with their fresh take on music. The group...

Shave it or spray it this weekend for CANSA Shavathon 24.02.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Shave or spray it - it's all about using your hair for a good cause this weekend as part of the annual Shavathon run by the Cancer Association of South Africa - CANSA. Marketing and communications co-ordinator Esti Lindner says it's a simple and fun way to show solidarity with cancer sufferers...

DA announces changes to KZN Portfolio Committees 24.02.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - From Monday several changes to the Democratic Alliance's portoflio committees in KwaZulu-Natal will come into effect. The party says the adjustments will ensure that they play a better oversight role as the official opposition in the province. There was a change in the DA leadership in the province last year with Francois Rodge...

Don't use ESIDIMENI for political point scoring 24.02.2017 3:01

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Politicians and lawyers must not use the Esidimeni tragedy for point scoring as they ignored the many cries for help from family members as far back as last year. Christine Nxumalo, whose 50-year-old sister was among the victims says it's been a devastating and frustrating time with many unanswered questions. Nxumalo spoke to N...

Shave it or spray it this weekend for CANSA Shavathon 24.02.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Shave or spray it - it's all about using your hair for a good cause this weekend as part of the annual Shavathon run by the Cancer Association of South Africa - CANSA. Marketing and communications co-ordinator Esti Lindner says it's a simple and fun way to show solidarity with cancer s...

DA announces changes to KZN Portfolio Committees 24.02.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - From Monday several changes to the Democratic Alliance's portoflio committees in KwaZulu-Natal will come into effect. The party says the adjustments will ensure that they play a better oversight role as the official opposition in the province. There was a change in the DA leadership in...

Don't use ESIDIMENI for political point scoring 24.02.2017 3:01

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Politicians and lawyers must not use the Esidimeni tragedy for point scoring as they ignored the many cries for help from family members as far back as last year. Christine Nxumalo, whose 50-year-old sister was among the victims says it's been a devastating and frustrating time with ma...

Shave it or spray it this weekend for CANSA Shavathon 24.02.2017 2:08

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Shave or spray it - it's all about using your hair for a good cause this weekend as part of the annual Shavathon run by the Cancer Association of South Africa - CANSA. Marketing and communications co-ordinator Esti Lindner says it's a simple a...

DA announces changes to KZN Portfolio Committees 24.02.2017 2:52

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - From Monday several changes to the Democratic Alliance's portoflio committees in KwaZulu-Natal will come into effect. The party says the adjustments will ensure that they play a better oversight role as the official opposition in the province....

Don't use ESIDIMENI for political point scoring 24.02.2017 3:01

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Politicians and lawyers must not use the Esidimeni tragedy for point scoring as they ignored the many cries for help from family members as far back as last year. Christine Nxumalo, whose 50-year-old sister was among the victims says it's been...

Shave it or spray it this weekend for CANSA Shavathon 24.02.2017 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 Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Shave or spray it - it's all about using your hair for a good cause this weekend as part of the annual Shavathon run by the Cancer Association of South Africa - CANSA. Marketing and communications co-...

DA announces changes to KZN Portfolio Committees 24.02.2017 2:53

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 - From Monday several changes to the Democratic Alliance's portoflio committees in KwaZulu-Natal will come into effect. The party says the adjustments will ensure that they play a better oversight role...

Don't use ESIDIMENI for political point scoring 24.02.2017 3:01

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 - Politicians and lawyers must not use the Esidimeni tragedy for point scoring as they ignored the many cries for help from family members as far back as last year. Christine Nxumalo, whose 50-year-old...

Shave it or spray it this weekend for CANSA Shavathon 24.02.2017 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 Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Shave or spray it - it's all about using your hair for a good cause this weekend as part of the annual Shavathon run by the Cancer Association of South Afric...

DA announces changes to KZN Portfolio Committees 24.02.2017 2:53

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 - From Monday several changes to the Democratic Alliance's portoflio committees in KwaZulu-Natal will come into effect. The party says the adjustments will ens...

Don't use ESIDIMENI for political point scoring 24.02.2017 3:02

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 — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Politicians and lawyers must not use the Esidimeni tragedy for point scoring as they ignored the many cries for help from family members as far back as last...

Newsbreak Talk tackles literacy and understanding 20.02.2017 54:51

SABC News and Current Affairs — Newsbreak Talk Producer, Taresh Harreeparshad unpacks the problem with literacy. How important is it that you read aloud to your child? Is it too late to start learning how to read? Guest of the show is Forum for Global Literacy Founder, Fiona Khan.

Govt warned as social grant payment issue looms 20.02.2017 3:10

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - Government and the Social Development Department in particular must act swiftly to ensure that social grant payments to millions of households are not threatened in the coming months. This is the call from Durban-based community activist and former member of the Social Development Portfolio Commitee in KwaZulu-Natal, Les Govend...