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The National Pulse

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9:00

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AGGRIZZI’S TESTIMONY

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/17

Former Bosasa chief operating officer Angelo Agrizzi today showed the commission probing state capture a video in which businessman Gavin Watson counted money allegedly used to pay a bribe to secure a R14 million a month contract from the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). He said Watson, the Bosasa chief executive, used his political ties and bribed state officials to win a lucrative catering, facilities management and security contract for his company at various government

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3:17

Lehari appointed a team to probe allegations of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/17

North West Education MEC, Sello Lehari, was expected to make an announcement about an hour ago on the outcome of investigations conducted at the Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke. Lehari appointed a team to probe allegations of racism in the school after a teacher at the school Elana Barkhuizen, took a photo of white and black Grade R learners seated separately in a classroom. guest: Freddy Sepeng, spokesperson for the North West Education Department

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6:20

The National Prosecuting Authority's Assest...

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2019/01/17

The National Prosecuting Authority's Assest Forfeiture Unit will serve interim preservation orders on more than 16 people and companies that are facing corruption charges in connection with the North Sea Jazz Festival. The event was supposed to have been held in Durban in 2012 but it did not take place. The NPA and the police in the province served the order on ANC KwaZulu-Natal deputy chairperson and former Economic Development and Tourism MEC - Mike Mabuyakhulu - at his home in Empangeni on the

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8:55

LOSS OF SKILLED AND QUALIFED DOCTORS IN SA

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2019/01/16

The SA Medical Association (Sama) has cautioned against the loss of skilled and qualified doctors to other countries due to the national department of health’s inability to provide them with jobs. It said the loss of these critical skills would prevent the national department of health from reaching its ambitious sustainable development goals by 2030, which include recruiting, training and retaining healthcare professionals to curb epidemics such as Aids, tuberculosis and malaria.Guest: Dr. Eddie

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7:12

UK Prime minister Theresa May has just hours to save...

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2019/01/16

UK Prime minister Theresa May has just hours to save her government as she faced a no-confidence vote in parliament following the crushing defeat of her Brexit deal. The prime minister suffered the biggest ever Commons loss when her Brexit plan was voted down by a record majority of 230 MPs. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn described the result as “catastrophic” and tabled a confidence motion immediately – which Ms May will have to win to avoid a general election.Guest: Asmita Parshotam – expert – SA

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5:58

Minister Blade Nzimande has today released stats for...

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2019/01/16

Minister of Transport Dr Blade Nzimande has today released stats for the 2018 and 2019 festive season which put fatalities at 1612. Speaking at the briefing, the minister pointed mostly to the human factor which he says accounts for 90% of the fatalities. Are we surprised? guest: Layton Beard, spokesperson for the Automobile Association

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6:20

ZIMBABWE PROTESTS AND ARRESTS- THE LATEST

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2019/01/16

Leading Zimbabwean activist, Evan Mawarire has been arrested. He has been accused of organising the protests that turned violent on Monday. Meanwhile, Human Rights Watch has joined those calling on the Zimbabwean government to reopen the internet. Service provider, Econet, confirmed yesterday that they cut Internet connectivity after it received a warrant from the Minister of State in the Presidency. Violent protests have taken over Zimbabwe due to fuel increases of more than 150 per cent with five

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3:53

GWEDE MANTASHE VISITS XOLOBENI

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2019/01/16

The engagement session between Mineral Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe and the community of Xolobeni at Mbizana in the Eastern Cape has been cut short after residents began singing struggle songs. Mantashe called off the meeting after one of the residents who used to belong to Amadiba Crisis Committee that's opposed to titanium mining along the Wild Coast, said they were pro-mining. Gun shots rang inside the venue as the Minister was busy outside but there are no casualties. To get an

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6:44

The suspension of a teacher at Laerskool...

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2019/01/16

Education MEC Sello Lehari is heading a team of officials to a meeting with school management. The meeting comes after trade union Solidarity announced its intention to legally challenge the suspension of Elana Barkhuizen. Provincial education authorities suspended Barkhuizen on Thursday last week. This after she took a photo of white and black Grade R learners seated separately in a classroom.

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7:13

Former president of the Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/15

Former president of the Ivory Coast Laurent Gbagbo has been acquitted at the International Criminal Court. He was on trial for crimes against humanity relating to post-election violence in 2010 and 2011. For a perspective on this.Guest: Izak khomo

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6:06

Zimbabwe police have fired tear gas to disperse...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/15

Zimbabwe police have fired tear gas to disperse protesters in the country's second biggest city, Bulawayo. This follows yesterday's violent protests against a massive fuel price hike in which several people were killed and more than 200 arrested. Police moved in after protesters chanted for the removal of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and started looting businesses in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe's mobile phone networks and internet are partially shut down amid the on-going protests while banks, schools and

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6:15

A large contingent of police have been deployed at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/15

A large contingent of police have been deployed at Stilfontein Hoerskool near Klerksdorp in the North West. This ahead of a meeting between the North West MEC for Education, Sello Lehari and parents of the learners. Yesterday chaos erupted at the school, as angry black parents stormed class-rooms and removed their children, accusing management of racism and discrimination. The school which houses over 700 learners, was forced to suspend learning, for the second day. Learners say though they all

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10:34

ZIMBABWE FUEL PROTESTS

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2019/01/14

Protests have broken out in Zimbabwe's two main cities following the more than doubling of the fuel price. Burning tyres and boulders are being used to barricade roads and block buses from carrying passengers. President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the fuel price rise is aimed at tackling shortages caused by an increase in fuel use and "rampant" illegal trading.Zimbabwe's government is trying resuscitate the country's struggling economy. It faces a severe shortage of US dollar cash and confidence in its

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9:20

MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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2019/01/14

Issues pertaining to mental illness have come under the spot light after abuses of patients were reported in the media. The Esidimeni tragedy was one of the worst that even resulted in a commission of enquiry being set up. In light of these tragedies and those that don’t make it to the media. Experts in the field are calling for the psychiatric profession to play a greater role in advocating for patients’ rights and improving management of mental health in the public sector. Where then should the

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6:05

Foot and Mouth disease in Limpopo – The latest

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2019/01/14

Government says a task team has been established to reassure investors and trading partners in the red meat industry over the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease. The outbreak in Limpopo has halted the export of products from cloven hoof animals such as cattle, pig and goats. Namibia, Botswana and the Kingdom of eSwatini, formerly Swaziland, have suspended meat imports. Guest: SABC reporter Phanuel Shuma

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8:56

SCHOOL RACISM IN THE NORTH WEST

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2019/01/14

Chaos broken out earlier today at the Stilfontein Hoërskool in the North West where angry parents removed their children from classes after allegations of racism. Black learners and parents are accusing the school of prioritising white learners. Guest: Lucas Mothibedi, SABC reporter in the North West

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7:50

WHAT KHOISAN LEADERS THINK ABOUT THE KHOISAN...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/11

guest: Christian Martin - Khoisan activist and a member of the EC provincial legislature

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9:56

KHOISAN TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP BILL COULD FACE LEGAL...

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/11

The National Council of Provinces has passed the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill, which effectively makes provision for the recognition of the Khoi-San leadership. The Bill set the stage for the Khoi-San traditional leadership representative in all houses of traditional leaders. But, members of Khoisan camping at the Union Buildings have lambasted the new Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Bill,saying it did not include them. It is aimed at giving recognition to Khoisan communities, leaders

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4:39

JMPD jobs for sale.

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/11

The Joburg Metro Police Department has arrested 4 eople for selling JMPD jobs. They sold these "jobs" to about 100 students who paid R15000 each.Guest: Wayne Mienaar- JMPD spokesperson

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13:57

ANC MANIFESTO EXPECTATIONS

The National Pulse ·

2019/01/11

The ANC's top leadership is wrapping up its interaction with various communities in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the party's election manifesto launch in Durban tomorrow. All eyes will be on president Cyril Ramaphosa as he will be delivering the manifesto. But then, looking at the current state of the ANC, what can we expect?guest: Prof Susan Booysen

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