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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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4:53

#Technology

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

Friday we talk technology with our regular expert, Guest: Wesley Diphoko, founder and editor of The Infonomist.

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10:14

#Ramaphosa Finishes a Year

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

President Ramaphosa is today finishing a year as the President of South Africa. He was sworn in on 15 February last year. Economically, how has he performed as the President?Guest: Lumkile Mondi- economist and Senior Lecturer at WITS

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10:58

UDM LAUNCHING MANIFESTO

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) leadership is to launch it 2019 elections manifesto in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Port Elizabeth, tomorrow. The party will be addressed by its president, Bantu Holomisa. Clip; UDM Deputy President Nqabayomzi Nkwankwa spoke to Stephen Grooteson #SAfmSunRiseGuest: Ralph Mathekga - Political analyst

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8:55

INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

Today is International Childhood Cancer Day. The day is commemorated annually on February the 15th to raise awareness and express support for children and adolescents with cancer. How are we doing as a country in dealing with the scourge and also how much do we understand about it? Guest: Dr Coceka Mfundisi – Pediatric Neurosurgeon

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7:37

SOLDIERS PROTESTS

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

A group of former SADF soldiers and IFP defence unity members under the banner of the United Statutory Military Veterans have marched and delivered a memorandum of grievances to President Cyril Ramaphosa's office at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. SADFMVA coordinator Phillip Monyela says they have approached the presidency office after attempts to engage with the department of military veterans failed. He says they have decided to approach Ramaphosa as the Commander-in-Chief of the Army to complain

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7:52

NORTH WEST PRIMIER DELIVERS SOPA

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

North West Premier, Job Mokgoro says the intervention of section 100 by the national government in the province has brought some stability and effectiveness in some of the provincial departments. Mokgoro says the intervention was informed by the failure to provide administrative leadership and effective oversight to service delivery departments, especially on the part of the office of the premier. The intervention by national government came after violent protests in the province last year, which

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5:44

GWEDE MANTASHE VISITS GLORIA COAL MINE

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/15

Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe is at the Gloria Coal Mine in Middelburg Mpumalanga. Mantashe met with the mine management earlier today. His visit comes after 22 people are feared to be underground after a gas exploded while they were allegedly stealing copper cable a week ago.Guest: Motsebi wa Monareng- sabc reporter

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7:21

Climate Change / Environment

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/14

The South Africa’s fruit and vegetable export capabilities were recently on display when the department of trade and industry showcased twenty-five companies at a fair in Berlin, Germany. The department said the Fruit Logistica Berlin, regarded as the world’s leading international trade fair for the industry, covers every sector of the supply chain from production, distribution and marketing to the point of sale.Guest: Dr. Konanani Liphadzi - CEO of Fruit SA

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3:42

The bodies of seven more illegal miners have been...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/14

The bodies of seven more illegal miners have been recovered at the Gloria Coal Mine in Middelburg. This brings the number of miners killed after being trapped under ground to 12. Bad weather conditions have hampered recovery operations. guest: Motsebi wa Monareng

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4:40

Boksburg police are on the manhunt for men who robbed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/13

Boksburg police are on the manhunt for men who robbed a gun shop and made away with about 100 guns. Allegations are that a man entered Limpopo Arms this morning and asked the manager whether he could have a look at the guns. While checking out the guns, the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the store manger and two staff members. Approximately 100 firearms have been taken, of unknown types or values at this stage. Guest: Adèle Kirsten – from Gun Free SA – is my guest

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5:31

STATE OF UNEMPLOYMENT

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/12

South Africa's unemployment rate decreased to 27.1% at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, THIS according to Stats SA today. The unemployment rate at the end of the third quarter of 2018 was 27.5%, meaning the rate has fallen by 0.4 percentage points. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the fourth quarter, there are 16.5 million employed people and 6.1 million unemployed people between the ages of 15 and 64 years in South Africa. Guest: Sam Rolland - Economist at Econometrix

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8:38

Labour federation Cosatu it plans to bring economic...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/12

Labour federation Cosatu says it plans to bring economic activities in eight provinces to a complete stand still tomorrow. They are marching against unemployment and the plight of workers in general. They would also like Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to take note of their grievances in his budget speech. But will their much make a difference in addressing the economic issues?Guest: Prince Mashele - Political analyst

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7:29

The fight between the two factions of the PAC is set...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/12

The fight between the two factions of the PAC is set to continue to the Constitutional Court. With just few months before the national and provincial elections, the IEC is refusing to recognise both factions led by Narius Moloto and Mzwanele Nyontsho who both claim to be legitimate leaders of the PAC. The electoral body has since instructed them to sort their leadership problem or seek an urgent court intervention before the election. Guest: SABC seniour reporter Ntebo Mokobo

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5:50

Mesuli Ngqondwana, has fled protesting residents...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/12

Nyandeni mayor in the Eastern Cape, Mesuli Ngqondwana, has fled protesting residents after he went to address them about the tarring of roads. Residents have blockaded the R61 road near the Hluleka junction. They're e demanding the tarring of the T34 road from Hluleka Nature Reserve to St Barnabas hospital at Libode. Guest: SABC reporter Fundiswa Mhlekude

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7:42

Both the teacher and a pupil involved in physical...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

It is reported that both the teacher and a pupil involved in a physical altercation at Sans Souci Girls High School in Cape Town have been suspended. According to Western Cape education department Jessica Shelver, "They have both been informed by the school governing body that disciplinary steps will be taken against them. Pupils and teachers have been offered counselling and the The school was also investigating various programmes to offer teachers on the "management of discipline".Guest: Themba

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7:51

the Citizens Survey says only 27% of adult South...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

A new study by the Citizens Survey says only 27% of adult South Africans believe the country is headed in the right direction. It says this is down from the 68% peaks of ‘Ramaphoria’ (April-June 2018), it is still very high when contrasted against Zuma’s resignation period in February 2018 where his presidential job approval rate was a low 22%.Guest: Reza Omar - Director of Research – Citizen’s Survey

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7:38

This morning Right 2 Know held a picket in protest to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

As the focus is on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address this evening, different advocacy groups have been calling on him to address pertinent issues facing the country. This morning Right 2 Know held a picket in protest to what they say is the continued failure by government to address inequality and curbing corruption that has crippled service delivery across the country. guest: Busi Mtabane - National Communicator for Right 2 Know

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5:09

A sixth person has been confirmed dead at Gloria Coal...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

A sixth person has been confirmed dead at Gloria Coal Mine near Middelburg, Mpumalanga. Rescue operations have now been suspended at the mine. Some family members protesting outside the mine have pleaded with the authorities to speed up the rescue operation. Some have been camping outside the mine's premises since the news broke out. More than 20 people have been trapped underground since a gas explosion on Sunday. Guest: SABC reporter Eric Lubisi

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8:51

Wits University says protests at Braamfontein...

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

Wits University says protests at the main campus in Braamfontein Johannesburg have nothing to do with free education but are rather a deliberate attempt to destabilise the institution. The university has now appealed to government to intervene to resolve the crisis at institutions of higher learning. Students have been protesting since Monday. They are demanding that the university provide them with accommodation and address issues around historical debt. We hear now from the Wits management as to

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4:54

UNIVENDA PROTEST

The National Pulse ·

2019/02/07

Police have fired rubber bullets to disperse protesting students at the University of Venda in Limpopo. Students were protesting at the university entrance. They're demanding payment of NSFAS allowances, cancellations of debt and that all students must be allowed to register. Lectures have been boycotted. Some students say they'd be unable to register as their outstanding fees are very high. Guest: SABC reporter Michael Makungo

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