Newsbreak

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producers - A Durban man has been killed in Syria after being caught up in fighting between rebel groups and the Syrian government. Reports indicate that the late had spent twelve days straight fighting in trenches with his brother before he died. Syria has been rocked in recent years, following clashes with mi...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producers - A Durban man has been killed in Syria after being caught up in fighting between rebel groups and the Syrian government. Reports indicate that the late had spent twelve days straight fighting in trenches with his brother before he died. Syria has been rocked...

SABC News and Current Affairs — More than four-thousand troops are expected in Durban for Armed Forces Day next week. February 21st is the day set aside to honour the men and women of the South African National Defence Force. Four services - the army, navy, air force and military health - will take part. President Jacob Zuma will take the salute from the SANDF during the military parade at the Mos...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - With Manchester City picking up a win last night, Chelsea's lead at the top of the table now sits at a fairly comfortable eight points. But it's the fight for the top four that's highly competitive, with five teams battling it out for three spots. But it was the local football scene that made headlines this past week, with the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak executive Producer, Salma Patel - Durban's medical ability is getting a much-needed shot in the arm - this time with a focus on elite healthcare. The Ahmed-Al Kadi Private Hospital is set to open its doors in March. The hospital is fashioned on the latest trends in exclusive medical care - boasting 164 beds including luxury and super-luxury suites. This...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There's been more reports of daylight robberies in Durban as residents tend to overlook safety precautions amid soaring temperatures. In the latest incident, an 80-year-old woman was tied and bound by two armed men at her home in Malvern, west of Durban. The pensioner was taking out clothes from the washing line when the susp...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - We have all heard the terms "be wise, condomise" or "no glove, no love". Just two examples of popular slogans linked to condom use in South Africa. But despite the best efforts from government and NGOs to create greater awareness around safer sex, HIV and AIDS prevalence is still alarmingly high in the country. Currently, about...

SABC News and Current Affairs — The police in India stepped up security to prevent harassment of couples who display affection in public on Valentine's Day. But despite threats from Hindu extremists, love seems to be in full bloom in cities and towns. But in adjoining Pakistan, the romantic holiday is heart-break day for many. A court in Pakistan banned the celebration of Valentine's Day on the gr...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As the academic year gets underway, a Durban-based shipbuilding company says youth should consider a career in ship repairs. South African Shipyards have embarked on the biggest artisan training programme in the city, aimed at promoting skills development in the province. Mentor at the company - Andre Boshoff - says this oppor...

SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - It's said that a simple hug offers numerous therapeutic benefits including decreasing stress and reducing depression. This Valentines Day - The Association for the Aged - TAFTA - is encouraging you to be part of Hug Therapy. The campaign aims to turn your attention to the elderly in our community who often have very little...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — More than four-thousand troops are expected in Durban for Armed Forces Day next week. February 21st is the day set aside to honour the men and women of the South African National Defence Force. Four services - the army, navy, air force and military health - will take part. President Jacob Zuma will take the salute from the...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - With Manchester City picking up a win last night, Chelsea's lead at the top of the table now sits at a fairly comfortable eight points. But it's the fight for the top four that's highly competitive, with five teams battling it out for three spots. But it was the local football scene t...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak executive Producer, Salma Patel - Durban's medical ability is getting a much-needed shot in the arm - this time with a focus on elite healthcare. The Ahmed-Al Kadi Private Hospital is set to open its doors in March. The hospital is fashioned on the latest trends in exclusive medical care - boasting 164 beds inc...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There's been more reports of daylight robberies in Durban as residents tend to overlook safety precautions amid soaring temperatures. In the latest incident, an 80-year-old woman was tied and bound by two armed men at her home in Malvern, west of Durban. The pensioner was taking out...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - We have all heard the terms "be wise, condomise" or "no glove, no love". Just two examples of popular slogans linked to condom use in South Africa. But despite the best efforts from government and NGOs to create greater awareness around safer sex, HIV and AIDS prevalence is still alarm...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — The police in India stepped up security to prevent harassment of couples who display affection in public on Valentine's Day. But despite threats from Hindu extremists, love seems to be in full bloom in cities and towns. But in adjoining Pakistan, the romantic holiday is heart-break day for many. A court in Pakistan banned t...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As the academic year gets underway, a Durban-based shipbuilding company says youth should consider a career in ship repairs. South African Shipyards have embarked on the biggest artisan training programme in the city, aimed at promoting skills development in the province. Mentor at th...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Prabashini Moodley - It's said that a simple hug offers numerous therapeutic benefits including decreasing stress and reducing depression. This Valentines Day - The Association for the Aged - TAFTA - is encouraging you to be part of Hug Therapy. The campaign aims to turn your attention to the elderly...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — More than four-thousand troops are expected in Durban for Armed Forces Day next week. February 21st is the day set aside to honour the men and women of the South African National Defence Force. Four services - the army, navy, air force and military health - will take part. Presiden...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Matthew Veeran - With Manchester City picking up a win last night, Chelsea's lead at the top of the table now sits at a fairly comfortable eight points. But it's the fight for the top four that's highly competitive, with five teams battling it out for three s...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak executive Producer, Salma Patel - Durban's medical ability is getting a much-needed shot in the arm - this time with a focus on elite healthcare. The Ahmed-Al Kadi Private Hospital is set to open its doors in March. The hospital is fashioned on the latest trends in exc...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Taliesha Naidoo - There's been more reports of daylight robberies in Durban as residents tend to overlook safety precautions amid soaring temperatures. In the latest incident, an 80-year-old woman was tied and bound by two armed men at her home in Malvern, we...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Maya Jagjivan - We have all heard the terms "be wise, condomise" or "no glove, no love". Just two examples of popular slogans linked to condom use in South Africa. But despite the best efforts from government and NGOs to create greater awareness around safer...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — The police in India stepped up security to prevent harassment of couples who display affection in public on Valentine's Day. But despite threats from Hindu extremists, love seems to be in full bloom in cities and towns. But in adjoining Pakistan, the romantic holiday is heart-break...

SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — Lotus FM — SABC News and Current Affairs — by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - As the academic year gets underway, a Durban-based shipbuilding company says youth should consider a career in ship repairs. South African Shipyards have embarked on the biggest artisan training programme in the city, aimed at promoting skill...