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9:09

The SANEF has lodged a complaint with the Equality...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/19

The South African National Editors Forum has lodged a complaint with the Equality Court against Julius Malema and the EFF for threatening journalists on various platforms, including social media. SANEF says that the EFF's grievances against the media have not been communicated via the proper channels. They hope that the Equality Court will rule in their favour and stop the EFF and its supporters from harassing and intimidating journalists.Guest: SANEF Chairperson Mahlatse Mahlase

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4:07

The ANC in the Northern Cape fires Mayors

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/19

The ANC in the Northern Cape has fired the mayor and speaker of Phokwane Municipality in Hartswater. The party announced the removal of Mayor Masenya Kalman and Speaker Horatius Modiakgotla today. The decision comes after residents marched to the municipality earlier this month demanding the removal of the mayor, speaker and councillors. To get an understanding of what led to the dismissals.Guest: SABC reporter Refilwe Mekoa

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6:37

EFF at the Greater Giyani Municipal disrupted council...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/19

Members of the EFF at the Greater Giyani Municipal Council have disrupted the special council meeting to elect an interim mayor. The seating which was scheduled to commence at two o-clock started off with an adjournment, with the speaker calling for security re-enforcement. The seating follows the sacking of Sasavona Mathevula by the ANC last week. Guest SABC reporter Pimani Baloyi

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6:25

Warrant of arrest for Grace Mugabe

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/19

Afriforum has confirmed that a warrant of arrest has been issued for former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe for her alleged assault of South African model Gabriella Engels. In July, the lobby group won a High Court application to review and set aside the government's decision to grant Mugabe diplomatic immunity. Mugabe allegedly assaulted Engels at a hotel in Johannesburg in August last year. The former Zimbabwean first lady claimed that she was acting in self-defence.Guest:That was Kallie Kriel,

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7:22

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is currently leading the...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

Minister of Communications, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams is currently leading the South African delegation at a High-Level Forum of African and European Leaders in Vienna, Austria. The High-Level Forum is an initiative of Rwanda President Paul Kagame, [current African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson] and Federal Chancellor of the Republic of Austria Sebastian Kurz, [current European Union (EU) Council President].The Forum, is attended by European and African Heads of State, relevant Government

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8:21

EQUAL EDUCATION TAKES ON GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

Five years after pledges were made to address sanitation issues in Gauteng schools, still there are schools with more than 51 learners poor toilet, broken toilets, broken taps, toilet doors that don’t lock and schools with more than 400 children per cleaner. These are the findings of Equal Education in their new report on school sanitation, presented to the Gauteng Education Department on Thursday – the fifth anniversary of the Norms and Standards for School Infrastructure.Guest: Hopolang Selebalo –

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9:04

#healthyFestive - OVERINDULGING DURING FESTIVE

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

This festive season we tend to indulge, go big, enjoy ourselves and maybe we can go a bit overboard. guest: Mbali Mapholi - Dietician

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8:07

GANG VIOLENCE LIGISLATION

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

A story we’ve been covering for the better part of this year is that of gang violence and the steps taken by the Department of police. And of course those communities, there’s nothing they wish more than a peaceful festive season without gun fires, street battles, stray bullets etc. And according to the expert, while many solutions have been put forward to deal with gangs, one of the major problems is the ineffectiveness of anti-gang legislation.guest: Dr Delano van der Linde

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6:26

EDCON has a possibility of shutting down.

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

As you may have heard over the weekend that Edcon, which owns CNA, Edgars, Jet, is asking for a R 2 billion in emergency funding from its owners and the state-owned Public Investment Corporation. News broke that the company may shut down leaving thousands without jobs. Unions are also worried and hoping for a solution that will save jobs. Guest: Etienne Vlok, Sactwu’s National Industrial Policy Officer

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4:25

Bo-Kaap residents were in court today face to face...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

Bo-Kaap residents were in court today face to face with Blok Urban Developers in the Western Cape High Court. This after the developers were seeking an interdict to stop community members from entering a section of land they are building on. Our reporter Vanessa Poonah is covering the story and now joins us on the line….guest: SABC reporter Vanessa Poonah

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3:53

Shortage of blood due to increased accidents

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

As we report on the spate of accidents around the festive period, reports doing the rounds imply that this is causing strain for blood supply. Guest: Ivor Hobbs – Spokesperson for the South African National Blood Service

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6:58

Reckless driving during the festive season

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/18

The Gauteng Community Safety Department says a total of 34 people died in 31 road crashes in the province between Friday and last night. The department says the highets number of fatalities involved pedestrians, followed by motor vehicle drivers. Reckless and negligent driving as well as excessive use of alcohol have been the contributing factors to the fatalities. Joburg Metro Police chief David Tembe says drunk driving continues to be a major concern and roadblocks will be intensified throughout

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7:43

SISTERS BURNT TO DEATH AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

A horrible story here of two Eastern Cape sisters who were attacked and burnt to death after being accused of witchcraft. The siblings – aged 53 and 33 – were burnt to death in Ngonyameni village, Emaxesibeni, on Wednesday night before their houses were also razed. Officials visited the women's family and requested counselling from the provincial social development department for them, Guest: Damon Leff - Director of South African Pegan Rights Alliance – Who also runs Advocacy Against

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5:13

Distribution of police across Western Cape is...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

Distribution of police across Western Cape is discriminatory - courtJudge MJ Dolamo of the Cape High Court (sitting as the Equality Court) has declared that the allocation of police resources in the Western Cape unfairly discriminates on the basis of race and poverty. The ruling came this morning, and is a victory for the Khayelitsha-based social movement Social Justice Coalition (SJC).Axolile Notywala - General secretary of the Social Justice Coalition

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5:22

MEDICAL SECTOR ADVICE FOR ACCIDENT SURVIVORS

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

Many people around the country are hitting the road this weekend to their various holiday destinations. The main concern for authorities is the carnage on the roads. This time it is the medical sector that is worried about potential life-long impact of serious head injuries for accident survivors. They say that traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects at least 300 per 100,000 people in South Africa every year, with road accidents a major cause of death, and lasting effects on surviving victims’ mental

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5:22

NUMSA LAUNCHES A POLITICAL PARTY

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

The National Union of Metalworkers, NUMSA is today launching its political party. The party is said to be dominated by union members. Guest: Irvin Jim - General secretary of Numsa

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3:52

PAC NATIONAL CONGRESS STARTS

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

Delays have categorised the start of the national elective conference of the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) in Kimberley in the Northern Cape today. The congress was due to begin this morning but slow arrival of delegates has delayed the start. The conference is expected to elect new leadership for the party which has been dogged by leadership battles over the past decade. Guest: Neo Bodumela – SABC

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4:51

DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS DEPLOYS ADDITIONAL...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

The Department of Home Affairs says it has deployed 450 additional employees at its various border posts for efficient services. This as many foreign nationals are making their way home to their countries for the holidays. Guest: Siya Qoza - Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs

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8:32

FESTIVE SEASON ROAD SAFETY

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/14

Transport Minister Blade Nzimande has launched the road safety awareness and education campaign at Park Station in Johannesburg. Nzimande was accompanied by Gauteng Transport MEC Ismael Vadi, SANTACO president Phillip Taaibosch, leadership of the Road Transport Management Corporation and law enforcement agencies. The campaign will seek to help to reduce the number of road fatalities this festive season. Guest: Ishmail Mnisi – Spokesperson for the Department of Transport

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6:40

#Environment

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/13

The eThekwini Municipality and the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (Edtea) today unveiedl a raft of interventions aimed at ensuring that Durban beaches unceasingly remain South Africa’s unrivalled tourist mecca during the festive season.These interventions include the recruitment of more than 340 security officers, deployment of 340 Metro Police trainees, the placement of additional cleaners and the beefing up of the cleaning shifts.guest: Thulisile Galelekile -

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