By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The launch of a book entitled "Line Breakers: The rugby-playing sons of Makana and Stuurman" has shattered many long-held myths about race and the sport of rugby in South Africa. Authored by Professor Ashwin Desai and former rugby player Ashwell Adriaan - the book explores the rich history and milestones reached by teams and players of colour. Professor Desai says he was fascinated by a photograph taken of the first black rugby club - formed in 1887 - known as simply as "Winter Rose"...

By Newsbreak Producer Rachel Vadi - The launch of a book entitled "Line Breakers: The rugby-playing sons of Makana and Stuurman" has shattered many long-held myths about race and the sport of rugby in South Africa. Authored by Professor Ashwin Desai and former rugby player Ashwell Adriaan - the book explores the rich history and milestones reached by teams and players of colour. Professor Desai says he was fascinated by a photograph taken of the first black rugby club - formed in 1887 - known as simply as "Winter Rose"...

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.

Award-winning Current Affairs and news talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week.

Newsbreak

Award-winning Current Affairs programme and News talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want to hear - beating deadlines, making headlines. 5-6am, 12-12:30pm weekdays and weekends from 12-1pm.

Award-winning Current Affairs programme and News talk show bringing you topical news issues of the week relevant to Lotus FM - we cover issues YOU want to hear - beating deadlines, making headlines. 5-6am, 12-12:30pm weekdays and weekends from 12-1pm.

#PODCAST Ashwin Desai's new book "Line Breakers" brings black rugby history to the forefront

By 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...

By 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...

#PODCAST Zero tolerance drinking and driving proposal welcomed by SANCA

By 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...

By Newsbreak's Shanell Daniel
Despite many challenges the Matric Class of 2025 has bagged a historic national pass rate of 88% &ndash; 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...

#PODCAST MATRIC 2025 HIGH ACHIEVERS SHARE THEIR SECRETS TO SUCCESS

By 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...

By 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 &amp; Guardian, where he served as Political Editor. Msomi says Harper's dedication to journalism was unequalled...

#PODCAST Ashwin Desai's new book "Line Breakers" brings black rugby history to the forefront

Newsbreak

In 1 playlist(s)

Newsbreak

Social links

Recent clips