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11:51

Why Xaveri-SA disapproves of the mixing of refugees...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/24

Martin Made explains why Xaveri-SA disapproves of the mixing of refugees and migrants by the Department of Home Affairs. His organisation wants a complete overhaul of the current refugee management system and they are also calling for a full investigation into how some people were allowed to enter through it for purposes of opening tuck-shops at the expense of genuine refugees. Guest: Martin Mande, Director: XAVERI-SA

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3:39

SATSA has completed the national public consultation...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

The Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) has completed the national public consultation workshops on animal interaction in the tourism industry. The ten workshops, held over the past two months, were conducted across the country and all provinces and form part of the public consultation phase of SATSA’s Animal Interaction Study. To speak to us more about the outcomes of these workshops we are joined by Keira Powers, Chairperson of the Southern African Tourism Services Association

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4:37

Stamps Designed to commemorate mama Albertina Sisulu

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

We learn more about mama Albertina Sisulu’s centenary commemorative stamp that was launched today in honour of her centenary birthday and in recognition of the significant and selfless role that she played in the country’s liberation.Guest: Thea Clemons, Graphic designer at SA Post Office she designed the stamps

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17:50

Both Sides of the Story: We ask, should Sex Work Be...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

For many, sex work is regarded as a morally degrading activity in society – while some believe that the country’s criminalisation of sex workers highly contributes to the exceptionally high levels of gender based violence, rape and murder of the women plying the trade.Guest: Vera Qwesha, Author & ex sex worker Guest: Constance Mathe, Coordinator for Asijiki (the coalition of sex work in SA)

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4:50

The community of Xolobeni request that Minister Gwede...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

The community of Xolobeni (members of the Amadiba Crisis Committee) in the Eastern Cape have asked civil society organisations, political parties and President Cyril Ramaphosa to block Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe’s planned visit to their village on Thursday. They are accusing the Minister of trying to force them to allow an Australian company, Transworld Energy and Mineral Resources (TEM), to mine on their piece of land despite the high court in Pretoria barring the minister from doing

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5:53

Blind SA visually impaired people in South Africa are...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

According to Blind SA visually impaired people in South Africa are being deprived access to millions of publications due to delays in approving the Copyright Amendment Bill. Data has also shown that blind people have access to only about five percent of all publications globally. Guest: Christo de klerk who is the chairperson for Blind SA

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19:09

Sanco crying foul over ANC’s national and provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

They are accusing the ruling party of attempting to prevent its president, Mathabo Leeto, from joining Parliament after the May 8 elections. They say Leeto was initially number 86 on the ANC list, but she appeared as number 140 on the list that was submitted to the Electoral Commission of South Africa. Guest: Richard Mkhungo, Secretary General of Sanco Guest: David Mahlobo, ANC NEC member and the ANC mediator in the divisions within Sanco

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4:54

What’s behind these heavy rains?

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

We hear from the SA weather service in terms of what to expect in the next few days”Guest: Mnikeli Ndabambi, Acting CEO, SA Weather Service

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6:29

Port St Johns residents were also affected by heavy...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

Residents in Port St Johns were also affected by heavy rains which caused extensive damage to houses, offices and other infrastructure. Families from Green Farm have been evacuated to a town hall and churches where food and blankets are provided by disaster teams. Guest: Fundiswa Mhlekude - SABC Reporter, Eastern Cape

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8:31

23 People have been killed in KwaZulu Natal flooding.

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

23 people have been killed following persistent heavy rains and flooding in KwaZulu Natal. Community members have joined the search and rescue team in searching for four missing family members in the Malven area south of Durban. Guest: Guest: Minoshni Pillay- SABC Reporter in KwaZulu Natal

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8:51

World News: Sudan and Libya

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

African leaders are currently meeting in Egypt where they will address developments in Sudan and Libya, in the first emergency summits since the two nations were rocked by popular protests and an invasion on the capital respectively.Guest: Dirk Kotzé is a Professor in Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA)

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9:43

Can land reform be done without tampering with...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/23

The Institute of Race Relations recently visited the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where they handed over the names of nearly 160 000 South Africans who are opposed to Expropriation without Compensation to the Office of the Presidency. The organisation is of the view that land reform can be done without tampering with property rights, which are one of the cornerstones of any functional democracy.Guest: Sihle Ngobese, Head of Strategic Operations, IRR

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13:57

In Hindsight: Ras Dumisan owns up to past "bloop"

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

After his infamous butchering of the South African national anthem at a rugby test match between the Springboks and France in 2009 – Ras Dumisani owns up to his past “bloop”.Guest on the line (France) Ras Dumisani

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3:40

Inquiry launched into the Alexandra shutdown

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched an inquiry into the Alexandra shutdown in an attempt to find a lasting solution to the issues faced by residents in the area. To speak to us more about this inquiry we are joined by Buang Jones who is the spokesperson of the SAHRC.Guest: Buang Jones who is the spokesperson of the SAHRC

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7:42

Former employees at Ndalo Media have taken the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

Former employees at Ndalo Media have taken the company to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The employees are challenging Khanyi Dlhomo (owner)’s decision to liquidate the company. On Monday Dlhomo was no show at the hearing for the 2nd time. What does the CCMA process entail and what are the implications if the employer does not show up for the hearings? Guest: Tshepho Mojapelo, MJP Legal Consultant and Attorneys

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12:20

The Alex Shutdown has been temporarily put on hold

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

The Alex Shutdown has been temporarily put on hold following yesterday’s meeting between the community leaders and the inter-ministerial committee appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to deal with the community's grievances. To tell us about the outcome of the meeting we are now joined by Sandile Mavundla who is one of the leaders of the Alex Shutdown. Guest: Sandile Mavundla who is one of the leaders of the Alex Shutdown

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6:55

South Africans need to begin the discussion on...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

Yesterday during the violence in schools summit held by the department of education in Gauteng, Deputy Minister of Police Bongani Mkongi called on South Africans to begin the discussion on corporal punishment in schools. He said that since the banishment of corporal punishment, alternative forms of discipline are not bearing fruit. For a comment on the deputy minister’s remarks we are joined by the Carol Bouwer who is the director of the Peace CentreGuest: Carol Bouwer, Child Rights expert and

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7:21

AMCU-Sibanye Gold five month strike called off

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

Yesterday Amcu reached an agreement with Sibanye-Stillwater after signing a three-year wage deal which sees salaries increase by R650 for the first year, R700 for the second and R825 for the third year.Guest: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President

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9:36

World News: A motion of no confidence raised against...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

20 World News: Yesterday, Members of Parliament from the majority party and opposition in Mali submitted a motion of no confidence against the government – blaming it for failing to stop violence in the country's centre. The motion follows a protest march by tens of thousands of people in Bamako on April 5 against a surge of violence in central Mali.Guest: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Political analyst and Chairperson of the African Diaspora

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7:10

The Department of Transport to scrap the RAF

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/18

The Department of Transport announced yesterday that they are currently in the process of scrapping the Road Accident Fund for a new scheme.Guest: Ishmael Mnisi, National spokesperson of the Department Transport

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