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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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7:40

Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir, who ruled for three...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/11

Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir, who ruled for three decades, has stepped down and unconfirmed reports are suggesting that he is under house arrest. What does his departure mean for the politics and people of Sudan?Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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16:25

Both Sides of The Story feature. The National Health...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

Guests: Dr Anthea Jeffery - IRR Head of Policy Research guest: Dr Anban Pillay - deputy director general responsible for NHI at the department of health

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6:17

Two people have died following a violent...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

Two people have died following a violent confrontation between the Red Ants and a group of people in Rustervaal in Vereeniging in the Vaal. Five other Red Ants employees have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries. This follows an attempt by the Red Ants to evict a group of residents who have been illegally occupying a plot of land. For more on this story we are joined by the spokesperson for the Emfuleni Local Municipality, Stanley Gaba. Guest: Stanley Gaba - Emfuleni Local Municipality

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11:22

Today marks the 26th anniversary of the assassination...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

Today marks the 26th anniversary of the assassination of the late SACP General Secretary and uMkhonto weSizwe Chief of staff, Chris Hani. Joining us to discuss his legacy and contribution in the liberation struggle is……Guest: Solly Mapaila, 1st Deputy General Secretary of the SA Communist Party

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14:28

SANDF announced that it has suspended 35 soldiers...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

Earlier this month, the SANDF announced that it has suspended 35 soldiers after they went AWOL in Cuba for more than a month. However, the South African National Defence Union (Sandu) is disputing those claims and they are demanding that the SANDF must reinstate the students or face legal action.Guest: Pikkie Greeff, SANDU spokesperson Guest: Brigadier General Mafi Mgobhozi, SA National Defence Force (SANDF) spokesperson

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6:52

Brexit: Implications for South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

On World News today, we tackle the issue of Brexit from a South African perspective and our guest, Dr Rob Davies will explain as to why South Africa needs to prepare contingency plans to protect its economic interests.Guest: Dr Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry

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13:40

In celebration of South Africa's 25 years of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/10

In celebration of South Africa's 25 years of transformation, a two-day Top Empowerment Summit is taking place at Emperors Palace today. The summit will among other things look at how empowerment has changed – what it means today versus 1994 and how far we still need to go, considering the criticisms of empowerment only helping a small elite group.Guest: Waseem Carrim, CEO of the National Youth Development Agency

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5:04

The IEC has dismissed nearly all the objections

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

The IEC has dismissed nearly all the objections they had received against the candidates nominated by political parties contesting this year’s elections. Guest: Mosotho Moepya, IEC Commissioner

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5:27

Makhanda water shortage problem:

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

Dam levels in Makhanda are reportedly at a critical level despite recent rains. Guest: Mr Mzukisi Mpahlwa-Mayor of Makana Municipality

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19:12

Both Sides of The Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

Today, we discuss Rural Security, asking – was it wrong for SA government to phase out voluntary "commando" units? In February 2003, then President Thabo Mbeki announced that commando units were to be disbanded – many White farmers objected to the move at the time arguing that commandos were an integral part of rural security, while government officials felt that the units were simply perpetrating rights abuses. Most recently a war of words ensued between the DA and Cope regarding the same issue

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4:21

Teenagers were arrested in Polokwane, in connection...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

Two teenagers who were arrested in Polokwane, Limpopo in connection with the death of a 12-year-old pupil at a special school in Seshego will not be appearing in court. According to the National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson in Limpopo, Mashudu Malabi the case was not enrolled at court as the two are minors and there was no evidence linking them to the crime. What measures are put in place to ensure the safety of children in special schools?Guest: Sam Makondo- spokesperson for the department of

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6:27

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) has launched Agenda 2019, which is a series of short policy briefs aimed at providing voters with information on critical policy issues. One of the key issues Agenda 2019 tackles is creating cities of hope which is about moving towards a more urbanised future that will help in bringing forth economic inclusion and opportunities for people as well as access to better infrastructure and services. To speak to us more about Agenda 2019 we are joined on the

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4:47

The crisis of deprivation, want, neglect, poverty and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

According to the The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) the crisis of depravation, want, neglect, poverty and squalor is what is driving the anger of the people of Alexander and other black working-class townships. The federation has therefore, put its weight behind the Alex Shutdown and has called on other townships to join in. Guest: Moleko Phakedi -Deputy Secretary-General, SAFTU

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11:34

ANC reacts to IEC decision re objections to national...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

Yesterday, Fikile Mbalula who is the ANC’s head of elections - revealed that the party will use “surplus” candidates to shore up its list of MPs and MPLs to Parliament, should its integrity commission ask those implicated in allegations of corruption to step aside.Guest: Fikile Mbalula, ANC Head of Elections

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4:07

Inyanda National Land Movement

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

A group of women affiliated to the Inyanda National Land Movement are calling on traditional leaders to respect the constitution that guaranteed gender equality and access to land by all. Tomorrow they will march to the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders to demand an end to discrimination against women in land allocation.Guest: Nomonde Phindane, Inyanda women’s empowerment programme manager

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16:07

Is party loyalty still a determining factor in South...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

Is party loyalty still a determining factor in South African politics? And what role do demographics like race, age and gender play? New research shines a light on the profile of the South African voter, the complexity at play in their minds, and the power of trust in President Ramaphosa in shaping voter preferences. Guest: Prof Leila Patel (Department of Science and Technology/National Research Foundation Sarchi Chair in Welfare and Social Development at CSDA, UJ)

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14:23

World News: Focus no Zimbabwean Government paying...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/09

: As from next month, Zim government will start paying partial compensation to white commercial farmers whose properties were seized nearly 20 years ago under Robert Mugabe’s land reforms. The chaotic fast-tracked land reform in 2000 saw thousands of white commercial farmers ejected from the land and their workers displaced. Guest: Ben Freeth, (Zim farmer and Executive Director at Mike Campbell Foundation

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17:32

“Attack of a police officer: we get reaction from the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/08

South Africans have condemned the attack of a police officer by an alleged group of foreign nationals. Meanwhile, police have confirmed that the video doing the rounds on social media to which its members were attacked in Sunnyside is valid. Guest: Dr Chris de Kock, Independent crime analyst Guest: Dr Vusi Sibanda, President of the African Diaspora Forum

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3:41

#AlexShutDown

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/08

UpDate: on the #AlexShutDown

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8:57

Brain Molefe and others must be criminally charged...

The National Pulse ·

2019/04/08

A new forensic report into a multibillion-rand locomotive contract at Transnet has recommended that former Transnet CEO Brian Molefe and others must face criminal charges for their role in a dodgy locomotive contract deal. Guest: Kanabo Skhosana, from MNS Attorneys (she is the author of the report)

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