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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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12:11

Business and Science

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/04

Business leaders have gathered in Cape Town today where the Department of Science and Technology and the City of Cape Town are hosting Africa Tech Week which will demonstrate how technology can have an impact on society and business. Technology is advancing in a rapid speed that many countries are battling to keep up with.Guest: Dr Phil Mjwara - Director-General in the Department of Science and Technology

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6:49

Babes Wodumo case

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/04

Police say they are already investigating the authenticity of the video which shows South African musician, Mandla Maphumulo, popularly known as Mampintsha hitting his girlfriend Babe Wodumo whose real name is Bongekile Simelane. The video has gone viral on social media with many calling for Mampintsha's arrest. Guest: Khalesakhe Mbhemse- SABC Reporter

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4:36

PAC leadership squabble

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/04

The PAC might find itself not registered to participate in the forthcoming national and provincial elections. Earlier today the High Court in Pretoria ordered that both the two PAC factions, led by Mzwanele Nyhontso and Narius Moloto submit papers that show who the legitimate party leader is before Thursday. The IEC had also referred the matter back to the two factions earlier this year, when they were advised to sort out all their leadership differences and get one PAC faction registered with the

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4:49

Thoriso Themane case

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/04

The latest from the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in Limpopo is that five teenagers who are among the eight suspects arrested in connection with the killing of 28-year- old Thorisho Themane - have appeared separately from the adults. The five teenage suspects have had their case postponed to March the 14th for further investigations. Guest: Rudzani Tshivhase - SABC reporter

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3:42

Petrol Price

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/01

Not so long ago we were all celebrating the huge petrol price decrease around December. Sadly our joy is short-lived as the AA says that we can expect a big increase in March. What can we attribute this to?Guest: Layton Beard – Spokesperson for the AA

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11:54

A senior pilot was reportedly asked to resign from SAA

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/01

A senior pilot was reportedly asked to resign from SAA earlier this year after it was found that he had flown commercial airplanes for more than 20 years with a fake licence. SAA reportedly discovered that William Chandler's airline transport pilot licence had been forged.Guest: TlaliTlali- SAA spokesperson

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8:29

#CapePointCreates

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/01

This is a good opportunity to showcase some of the talented artisans whose work often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. As an organisation, we are committed to helping the wider local communities by making a difference to the lives of less fortunate individuals.”Guest: Fatima Anter, Marketing Project Specialist of Cape Point.

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6:31

Thoriso - Justice March

The National Pulse ·

2019/03/01

Limpopo police commissioner, Nneke Ledwaba, says that they will effect more arrests on the brutal killing of Thoriso Themane. Nine teenagers, including a female, have been arrested in connection with the killing. 27 year old Themane was brutally assaulted and died in hospital. The attack happened at a park in Flora Park, Polokwane, last weekend. Ledwaba has received a memorandum of grievances from concerned community members. Guest: SABC reporter Michael Makungo

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7:22

Afriforum to oppose the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

Afriforum says it will approach the Equality Court in April as a “reluctant respondent” to oppose the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s application to have the old South African flag banned. The foundation made an application to the Equality Court for an order declaring that the gratuitous displays of the old official flag of apartheid South Africa constituted hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment based on race. The matter is scheduled to be heard by the court on April 29 and 30Guest: Ernst

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10:51

Public Protectors to name and shame

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

PUBLIC PROTECTOR TO NAME AND SHAMEPublic Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane today named and shamed dozens of organs of state that defy her remedial action directives. According to her office, there are more than 50 cases where her directives have not been implemented and judicial reviews have not been sought to have the implementations suspended in those cases. She said "The thousands of people who turn up at our doorstep do so as a last resort, having tried their best to find justice on their own. Worse,

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6:01

Sugar Industry

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

Parliament’s trade and industry committee has called on trade and industry minister Rob Davies and other cabinet ministers to immediately intervene in whatever way possible to address the crisis in the sugar industry. The industry has been hit with cheap imports and the health promotion levy (sugary beverages tax), which has lowered the volume of sugar used by soft drink manufacturers. It has also been affected by a severe drought in KwaZulu-Natal over the past three years, which has cost the

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9:17

Sa police union demands Khehla Sithole to step down

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

The South African Policing Union is calling for national police commissioner, General Khehla Sitole, to be removed. The union say this is because they have received several complaints about Sitole from middle commanders countrywide.Guest: Tumelo Mogodiseng - general secretary of the South African Policing Union

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4:56

Simphiwe Dana “Church of Dana”

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

SIMPHIWE DANAAs you may have heard the ad doing the rounds on our stations that the Simphiwe Dana congregants will once again worship at the “Church of Dana” when Bassline Live & Radio 2000 present the Simphiwe Dana Annual Congregation live at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on 02 March 2019. What can we expect this time around? Guest: Simphiwe Dana - South African musician

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5:27

Services at Trompsburg in the Free State at a stand...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

Services which include, the repair of broken pipes, refuse removal and supply of water and electricity, have been brought to a standstill in Trompsburg in the Free State. This follows a salary strike by workers of the cash-strapped Kopanong municipality. Workers also demand executive mayor and municipal manager to step down. Guest: Thabiso Radebe - SABC reporter

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5:16

Murder case of Thoriso Themane in Polokwane...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/28

The murder case of Thoriso Themane will be back in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court in a week's time. Earlier, members of the public had gathered outside the court where six suspects were appearing. Themane was attacked by a group of youths on Saturday at a park in Polokwane. The sixth suspect who is also a learner was arrested this morning.Guest: Michael Makungo - SABC reporter

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7:12

Marlon Daniels will attempt to unseat Nelson Mandela...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

Patriotic Alliance (PA) councillor Marlon Daniels will attempt to unseat Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Mongameli tomorrow. With the help of ACDP councillor Lance Grootboom, they have submitted an urgent motion of no confidence in Bobani. The motion will be debated at the next council tomorrow. It will be the second attempt to remove Bobani after the DA's motion of no confidence in the incumbent mayor fell flat last year. Guest: Councillor Marlon Daniels - Patriotic Alliance councillor in the Nelson

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10:16

KwaZulu Natal SOP address

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

The Premier of KwaZulu Natal Willies Mchunu delivered his State of the Province Address today. Unfortunately the Premier couldn’t finish his speech due to a health scare. MEC of Economic Development Sihle Zikalala continued with the speech as he laid out the plans for the province and narrating successes of the past few years.Guest: Sihle Zikalala - KZN MEC for MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs

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8:51

Education- Price Fixing and School Uniform

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

The days of uncompetitive conduct with regards to the sale of school uniforms have come to an end. Yesterday, the Competition Commission announced that it had finally made progress in the time-honoured call for making school uniforms affordable for everyone.The commission's tribunal said a consent of agreement had been entered into with various schools yesterday in this regard. In terms of the agreement, the parties will adhere to competitive behaviours and reduce the pricing of school

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7:50

President Ramaphosa has congratulated his Nigerian...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari after his successful re-election. The official results were announced earlier this morning. Nigerians went to the polls last weekend following a seven day delay by the Electoral Commission. Ramphosa says Nigerian people should be commended both for their patience following the postponement of the election date and the peace that prevailed over the election process. For a perspective on this, we are joined on the

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0:01

Violence - Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

The nation reacted with anger at the death of Thoriso Themane who was assaulted by a group of teenagers at Buite Recreational Park in Fauna Park and later died in hospital on Saturday. The youngsters took a video of the assault and posted it on social media. Guest: Nomfundo Mogapi, Director at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

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