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16:21

Both Sides of the Story: Tourism Business Council of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/17

Both Sides of the Story: Tourism Business Council of SA is calling for the Department of Tourism to regulate the home sharing platform Airbnb. On the other hand we have a lecturer who disagrees with this move arguing that government will not have the capacity to police Airbnbs. Guests: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology Tshifhiwa Tshivengwa, acting CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa

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3:19

The Violence in Schools Summit by the department of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/17

The Violence in Schools Summit by the department of education in Gauteng started today in Boksburg. The summit is aimed at finding ways for all stakeholders to work together and come up with principles to stop violence at schools. Guest: Panyaza Lesufi – MEC for Education in Gauteng

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6:13

More than 30 000 illegal firearms destroyed

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2019/04/17

More than 30 000 illegal firearms were destroyed by the South African Police Service (SAPS) today. The weapons were seized during police operations with the last destruction having taken place in October 2016. Guest: Claire Taylor- Researcher at Gun Free SA

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11:18

Moody’s annual Credit Analysis for South Africa

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2019/04/17

A report released by the Moodys is warning South Africa not to rely on government bailouts. According to the Moodys, government bailouts are leading to rising debt, which could ultimately affect South Africa’s credit rating.Guest: Dr Azar Jammine –Chief Economist Econometrix

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5:16

Legal Aid South Africa amends its Means Test

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2019/04/17

Legal Aid South Africa has amended its Means Test, which assesses whether one can qualify for legal help. Previously, it only assisted people who earned up to R 5 500 per month, after tax. To find out how this will improve access to legal representation for ordinary South Africans, we are joined by Mfanafuthi Shabangu who is the Spokesperson for Legal Aid.Guest: Mfanafuthi Shabangu - Spokesperson for Legal Aid

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7:25

The Public Service Association which represents the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/17

The Public Service Association which represents the majority of employees at Sassa says it is concerned that employees at the South African Social Security Agency may have unfairly taken the fall for unscrupulous activities.Guest: Reuben Maleka, Assistant General Manager

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6:55

World News: African Union issued a statement on the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/17

On Monday, the African Union issued a statement, threatening to suspend Sudan following last week's coup that saw Omar al-Bashir ousted by the military. If the military fails to hand power to civilians within 15 days, the AU will suspend the participation of the Sudan in all AU's activities until the restoration of constitutional order.Guest: Professor Martin Rupiya - Visiting Researcher at Unisa’s Institute for African Renaissance Studies

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12:33

A Call on political parties in the Western Cape to...

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2019/04/17

Election observers from religious and civil society groups are calling on political parties in the Western Cape to “tone down their campaign rhetoric”. Dr Thabo Makgoba, who chairs the Electoral Code of Conduct Observer Commission (ECCOC), also warned that “character assassination is as devastating as physical violence”.Guest: Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

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17:33

Both Sides of the Story: How solid are the DA’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

On Both Sides of the Story we ask, How solid are the DA’s accusations against the ANC? The Democratic Alliance is accusing the African National Congress of engineering recent service delivery protests in DA-led municipalities: On the other hand, the ANC is denying this – accusing the DA of cherry-picking issues on which to blame the ANC on.Guests: Herman Mashaba, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

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4:55

World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

South Africa will soon join China, Japan and India in hosting a centre affiliated to the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To explain how this will benefit the country, we are joined by… Guest: Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Science and Technology

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5:40

Alex Residents prevented Mayor Herman Mashaba from...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

Yesterday, protesters prevented Mayor Herman Mashaba from addressing the crowd at the Malboro Community Hall, north of Johannesburg, by singing and refusing to cooperate with City officials. To find out what exactly transpired we are joined by Sandile Mavundla who is a community leader. Guest: Sandile Mavundla- Community leader

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7:02

77 000 new people have tested HIV positive since the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed through a written reply that more than 77 000 new people have tested HIV positive since the start of the year. The provinces with the highest number of people who tested HIV positive since January this year are KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng with over 21 000 diagnosis. What are the contributing factors to new HIV infections? Guest: Dr. Yogan Pillay - Director General, at the Department of Health

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8:57

Tom Moyane’s lawyer Eric Mabuza reacts to Judge...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

As you may have heard, earlier on today – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed Tom Moyane's application to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Guest: Eric Mabuza, Tom Moyane’s lawyer

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14:29

“Arts and Culture official, Themba Mabaso talks about...

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2019/04/16

How important is it for us to understand and know how to sing our National Anthem? Is our National Anthem just a couple of lyrics that are recited at the beginning of every ‘important’ event or does it have a fundamental meaning that everyone needs to familiarise themselves with?Guest: Themba Mabaso: National Herald at the Department of Arts & Culture

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8:01

Faith Mazibuko appeared before the South African...

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2019/04/16

Gauteng MEC for sports, arts & culture Faith Mazibuko appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission after she was called to explain her remarks to two top officials in her department. An audio recording of a meeting between the MEC, her head of department as well as chief financial officer where she verbally attacked the senior managers was leaked on social media last month. The MEC has since apologised. Guest: Buang Jones- South African Human Rights Commission

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6:05

World News: Why is Libya burning Part 2

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2019/04/16

Libya’s rival forces are intensifying their fight for control of Tripoli. Troops loyal to the UN-backed government in the capital are trying to stop the advance of the strongman Khalifa Haftar, who began his offensive on the city two weeks ago.Guest: Izak Khomo, Presenter and Producer of Spotlight Africa on Channel Africa

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13:30

Judge Zondo declined Tom Moyane's application to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/16

Judge Zondo’s ruling on Tom Moyane and legal analysis of commissions of inquiry: Tom Moyane's application to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has been dismissed. Legally speaking – what does this ruling mean for him?Guest: Ziyanda Nyanda, Associate at Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys

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18:23

parents of learners at Oakdale Secondary School in...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/15

Both Sides of the Story: Today, parents of learners at Oakdale Secondary School in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg, went on a March demanding better school infrastructure for their children. According to the parents the dilapidated state of the school is not conducive for learning. For more on this story we are joined on the line by Wendy Ntalo who is a member of the School Governing Body. Guest: Wendy Ntalo- member of the School Governing Body guest: Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng MEC for Education

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5:21

The 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Gender...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/15

Why is South Africa failing to close the gender pay gap? The 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Gender Report ranks South Africa’s gender equality 19th out of 149 countries, but on the element of wage equality for similar work the ranking plunges to 117th.Guest: Anita Bosch, Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) and holds the Research Chair: Women at Work

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7:36

A Walter Sisulu University student at the Mthatha...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/15

What will it take for us to stop mob justice? A Walter Sisulu University student at the Mthatha campus has been killed after he was allegedly assaulted by fellow students and thrown off a third floor balcony.Guest: Jasmine Opperman, Security Risk Analyst

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