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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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8:01

Hashtag JusticeForThoriso

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/27

Organizers of "Hashtag JusticeForThoriso" movement, have organised a community protest on Friday in Polokwane to highlight the extent of crimes involving young people. Twenty seven-year-old Thoriso Themane 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: Katlego Nyoni - SABC reporter

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6:20

Unsafe Taxis- New Report

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

One in three taxi commuters in SA feel that minibus taxis are "very" or "somewhat" unsafe, according to a new report. The Public Perceptions of Taxi Use, Safety and Crime report, prepared by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) in conjunction with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is designed to highlight the experiences of people who travel by taxi.Gareth van Onselen - Head of Politics and Governance and the Institute of Race Relations

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6:49

All political parties must reveal their localisation...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

Eustace Mashimbye, the chief executive of Proudly South African says last year they wrote about the massive spending that comes with elections and despite attempts to engage the major political parties directly , in an appeal to ensure all election paraphernalia was procured locally, they received not a single response. Guest: Eustace Mashimbye - CEO of Proudly South African

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13:51

ANC Press Conference

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule says it was Zizi Kodwa and Pule Mabe who each requested that they not fulfill their full responsibilities while they face separate claims of sexual violence.Magashule said the party respected their decisions to step aside. He said the NWC had noted the allegations and viewed them as serious. He added the party stood against gender violence and would not tolerate violence against women perpetrated by members of the party.Ongama Mtimka - Political analyst from

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6:45

Health - Sleep - deprived

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

Sleep-deprived South Africans are costing the economy billions, with lack of sleep linked to 15 leading causes of death, according to a recent study has found. The cost to just one medical aid scheme of treating life-threatening diseases linked to sleeping less than the recommended eight hours a night is estimated at R22bn annually, according to a recent study conducted by Charles King, an MBA student at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB).Guest: Charles King - Researcher and MBA

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6:17

United behind march

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

The Unite Behind coalition yesterday marched to the offices of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) demanding they probe alleged corruption at the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) and those implicated in it.They also demanded Shamila Batohi, newly-elected head of the NPA, urgently arrange a meeting with Unite Behind and the Prasa board to get a more complete idea of who to prosecute for state capture at Prasa.Zukie Vuka - UniteBehind organizer

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11:50

Zizi Kodwa rape allegations.

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

ANC spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa, has asked to be relieved of his duties while an investigations of rape allegations continue. The party's NWC has agreed to the request but says Kodwa remains an NEC member. At the weekend - reports surfaced that Kodwa had allegedly raped a woman last year and offered to pay her off. The party was notified of the allegation and they advised the woman to file a criminal complaint with law enforcement. Kodwa denies the allegations and labelled it "dirty tricks". Pule Mabe

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9:19

Minister of Health takes on fraudulent medical claims

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

Yesterday at a briefing with Justice Minister Michael Masutha, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said that a group of lawyers has been milking the state of millions of rands in alleged fake medical negligence claims for cerebral palsy cases. He went on to say that this is the tip of the iceberg in which money is being exploited from the state. Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, National Health Minister

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6:05

Amhlathi Municipality is broke

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

We have been bringing you the latest reports from the Amahlathi municipality almost every week now. This time around reports indicate that over 300 workers at Stutterheim based in Amahlathi Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape haven’t received their salaries as the municipality is bankrupt. This they say is due to the municipality being unable to generate income due to five months of protests.Guest: Ms Thembela Magwangqana- SAMWU'S Deputy Secretary for the Amathole Region

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4:54

ANC the only party that represent all South Africans

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/26

ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule has today reiterated that his party believes it is the only one that can represent all South Africans ahead of the general elections on May eighth. Magashule said this at a press briefing where he was giving feedback on the National Working Committee’s meeting over the weekend. Guest: Noma Bolani - SABC reporter

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6:57

A resurrection in church

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

The video shows an undertaker’s van delivering the person at the church and the pastor praying for them and the person then rises from the coffin. We spoke to Pastor Mandla Luphondwana earlier onGuest: Mike Maringa - SABC reporter

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8:51

Black farming in the Western Cape

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape today said it was calling for an urgent meeting with the agricultural community about the poor progress made in increasing black ownership of farms in the province.Guest: Faiez Jacobs - ANC Western Cape provincial secretary

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6:21

The controversial Glad Afrika and City of Tshwane...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

Tshwane Mayor Stephen's Mokgalapa made this announcement in Pretoria during a media briefing. The multimillion Rand Glad Afrika contract scandal threw city of Tshwane council into disarray during former mayor Solly Msimanga's tenure. It also set Msimanga and City manager Dr Moeketsi Mosola against each other. Guest: Samkelo Mgobozi - spokesperson for Tshwane Executive mayor Stevens Mokgalapa

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6:28

Entrepreneurship - Offshore investing

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

People who are putting money into offshore structures, thinking that you are safe from the tax man,…it seems things are no longer the case. Jonty Leon, the financial emigration legal manager at Tax Consulting SA says it's crucial to note that Finance Minister Tito Mboweni mentioned the globally agreed Common Reporting Standard in his Budget Speech last week Wednesday – showing a "clear nod" towards cracking down on tax dodgers. Guest: Jonty Leon - Financial emigration legal manager at Tax Consulting

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6:42

The Democratic Alliance launched its 2019 manifesto...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

The manifesto addressed a number of key issues, including housing, job creation and economic justice. The DA says to realistically turn our economy around and reduce unemployment we must place the economy on a trajectory toward realizing 3% GDP growth, at least, annually. We look at the DA’s economic plan as detailed in their manifesto it has any chance of succeeding if they win the elections. Guest: Lumkile Mondi - Senior economist and senior lecturer at Wits University

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8:57

A man is resurrected in church

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

A video has been doing the rounds on social media over the weekend where a church claimed to have resurrected a person. The video shows an undertaker’s van delivering the person at the church and the pastor praying for them and the person then rises from the coffin. Guest: Pastor Mandla Luphondwana – Motivational speaker

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10:45

DCS has served African Global Operations, formerly...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has served African Global Operations, formerly Bosasa, with a 30-day notice to terminate its contract to provide food for inmates. This was announced by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha at a media briefing on the department's review of contracts with the embattled facilities management company. Earlier this month, Masutha confirmed that the department was reviewing the contracts it had with Bosasa following damning allegations

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9:00

Zondo- Commission

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

Eskom Board Chairperson, Jabu Mabuza says former Executive Matshela Koko sent Gupta associate, Salim Essa confidential correspondence between former Eskom Board Chair Ben Ngcubane - and then Public Enterprises Minister, Lynne Brown. Mabuza says Ngubane had sent Brown a letter asking for the suspension of advertising on various media publications which were considered to be reporting negatively about a number of state owned companies, including Eskom. Guest: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC economics reporter

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4:15

Nationwide shutdown at TVET colleges

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

Central University of Technology students are singing outside management building demanding the registrar to come and address them on their issues. They continue to boycott classes until all students receive their NSFAS allowances. This forms part of nationwide shutdown at TVET colleges.Guest: Makgala Masiteng, SABC reporter

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4:15

Durban Shooting

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/25

Four people have been killed and three others seriously wounded during a mass shooting on Baker Street near the Durban High Court. Paramedics are on the scene near Durban's Margaret Mncadi Avenue - formerly the Victoria Embankment. Guest: Brabashni Naicker. SABC reporter

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