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Newsbreak
Hosted by SABC News and Current Affairs · EN
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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#PODCAST Zero tolerance drinking and driving proposal welcomed by SANCA
Jan 1800:28:26Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is pushing for a zero-tolerance drinking and driving law proposed through the National Road Traffic Amendment Bill. This after analysis has proven that drinking and driving largely contributes to road fatalities in the country. Therapeutic Manager for The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Rudhika Naidoo, says a ban on drinking and driving is welcomed, however work needs to be done to do the same with being under the influence of drugs while behind the wheel...
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#PODCAST MATRIC 2025 HIGH ACHIEVERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS TO SUCCESS
Jan 1700:48:44Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel Despite many challenges the Matric Class of 2025 has bagged a historic national pass rate of 88% – making it the highest in the country's history. But, how did they do it? Top achievers, Yudhika Pragalath, Alicia Maharaj and Diya Hargoon provide insight into how they approached matric while Star College Durban principal, Ahmet Kayya, and deputy principal, Nurulan Khabsatar, explore the role school staff play in the academic success of learners...
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#PODCAST Sunday Times Editor S'thembiso Msomi pays tribute to renowned South African journalist William "Paddy" Harper #sabcnews
Jan 27, 202500:03:01Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - The passing of renowned journalist William Harper is a huge loss to the media industry in the country. That's according to a close industry colleague and Editor of the Sunday Times, S'thembiso Msomi. "Paddy" passed away peacefully on Saturday at the age of 58 after an illustrious journalism career which extended over several leading media houses. These included Independent Media, City Press, The Times and most recently, the Mail & Guardian, where he served as Political Editor. Msomi says Harper's dedication to journalism was unequalled...
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#PODCAST The Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education (AWARE.org) stress the importance of sobriety and knowing your limits #sabcnews
Jan 27, 202500:04:04Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - Sobriety and knowing your limits when it comes to alcohol consumption plays a huge rule in one's overall wellness. That's according to Mokebe Thulo, CEO of AWARE.org, an organisation that champions youth wellbeing. In this week's Wellness Wake-Up, Thulo points out ways people can get their drinking under control and ultimately create a better 2025 for themselves...
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#PODCAST While many fear that their land will be taken away from them, experts say that's not the purpose of the Expropriation Act #sabcnews
Jan 27, 202500:03:56Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - While many South Africans fear that their land will be taken away from them- land researcher Professor Ruth Hall from the Institute of Poverty, Land, And Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape says that is not the purpose of the Expropriation Act. President Cyril Ramaphosa's signed the Expropriation Bill into law last week. Act repeals the pre-democratic Expropriation Act 63 of 1975 and sets out how state organs may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. Prof. Hall explains how the law will work...
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#PODCAST REACTION: US President Donald Trump sends out a series of strong messages during his first week in office #sabcnews
Jan 27, 202500:02:21Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - From denying transgender rights to banning the use of flags other than the national American one - US President Donald Trump has sent some strong messages in his first week in office. Author and activist Siya Khumalo says the rights Trump is stripping from one group means he could do the same to another group...
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#PODCAST The Indian Consul-General in Durban celebrate India's 76th Republic Day during a special cultural event at Kendra Hall last night #sabcnews
Jan 27, 202500:22:09Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Executive Producer Salma Patel - The Indian Consul-General in Durban celebrated India's 76th Republic Day in KwaZulu-Natal at a special dinner and cultural event at the Kendra Hall last night. India Consul-General, Dr Thelma John David, commended the strong relations developed between India and South Africa in sharing knowledge, business and investment. Among the dignitaries in attendance were KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, National Deputy Minister for Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Narend Singh and most important, the people of the Indian Diaspora based in the country. Dr David says as India celebrates 76 years of the adoption of the democratic constitution, diplomatic Tues with South Africa have yielded many benefits for the two BRICS nations...
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#PODCAST LOBBY GROUPS HOPEFUL AS CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS UNFOLDS
Jan 19, 202500:49:21Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Talk's Shanell Daniel The implementation of the three-phased ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has begun after 15 months of war. The agreement includes a staggered release of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a withdrawal of Israel's military to the outskirts of Gaza, an increase in humanitarian aid to the enclave, and the return of Palestinians to the remains of their homes. Roshan Dadoo, the Co-ordinator of the South African BDS Coalition and Danny Mofsowitz, Gauteng Chair of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies react to the ceasefire agreement...
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#PODCAST NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER MATRIC
Jan 19, 202500:53:26Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak Talk Producer/Presenter Shanell Daniel It's time for the Class of 2024 to enter into the 'real world'. While some matriculants will focus their attention on academics, others remain unsure of what the future holds. Master Life Coach, Khaled Jassat, and Creative Professional Shika Bhudoo discuss what options are available for youngsters and how they can navigate this life-changing time in their lives...
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#PODCAST MINISTER OF DEPT OF BASIC EDUCATION SPEAKS AHEAD OF 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR
Jan 12, 202500:52:30Tap to summarizeBy Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel - Schools face a great number of challenges including dilapidated infrastructure, a shortage of basic supplies, overcrowded classrooms, a teacher shortage and also inequalities that divide the education system. Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube addresses these concerns and shares the education sector's priorities going into the 2025 academic year...
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