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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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7:03

Hlanginisa Institute and the Joint Gender Fund has...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/10

A report by the Hlanginisa Institute and the Joint Gender Fund has highlighted the amount of abuse against women living with disabilities. The report coincides with the closing of 16 Days of activism and also disability month. Some of the stories are horrific making one to wonder how such abuse can happen under our noses. Well to talk more on this, Guest: Bongiwe Ndondo who is with the Hlanganisa Institute for Development

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8:05

MEC Makoma Makhurupetje led a roadblock on the N1...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/10

The Limpopo Transport Department has launched its festive season's road safety campaign. MEC Makoma Makhurupetje led a roadblock on the N1 outside Polokwane. Several vehicles have been removed from the road for not adhering to the rules of the road. One motorist driving an unlicensed vehicle, which was carrying passengers in its trailer has been arrested. What new thing are they bringing seeing that the province had very bad accidents in the past few months?guest: MEC Makoma Makhurupetje

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3:39

A group of people demanding compensation from the...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/10

A group of people demanding compensation from the Gauteng government following the Life Esidimeni tragedy say they are being given the run around. They held a protest outside Gauteng premier David Makhura's office in Johannesburg. The Gauteng government says it has settled all the 134 claims as per the order of the chairperson of the Esidimeni Inquiry - retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke. Earlier my colleague Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chistina Nxumalo about their unhappines....guest:

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8:11

President Ramaphosa just proclaimed that the national...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/07

President Ramaphosa just proclaimed that the national minimum wage will kick from 01 January 2019 – and no one will be allowed to pay less that that. R20 per hour. He called it a historic moment for South Africa. So, this means it is on, it’s law and we must all implement it. Guest: Karabo Mashugane

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4:04

Gift of the Givers has been on the ground since last...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/07

Aid agency Gift of the Givers has been on the ground since last night helping the affected residents with much needed supplies. To find out how that is going and what they may like the public to contribute, guest: Emily Thomas, coordinator at Gift of the Givers

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9:13

Zimbabwe is said to be running out of fuel

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/07

Zimbabwe is said to be running out of fuel. This was reportedly said by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority’s acting chief executive officer Eddington Mazambani yesterday in the country’s parliament. He goes on to say that the country had exhausted the $60 million worth of fuel imported last week. Guest: Lovemore Kadenge - president of the Zimbabwe Economics Society

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5:04

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has arrived in Alexandra

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/07

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has arrived in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, following a fire that swept through hundreds of informal settlements. It's alleged that a man started the fire after having a fight with his girlfriend. He was allegedly attacked by community members - and later died in hospital after succumbing to his injuries. Guest: SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo

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9:56

BMF ON JOHAN RUPERT

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

The Black Management Forum, BMF, says it is disappointed in Mr Johan Rupert’s recent utterances . They say Mr Rupert comfortably spat in the face of black South Africans and organisations such as the BMF. We control the legislation in this country and for us to advance ourselves, we need to clench the levers of legislation and regulation that control what happens with capital, opportunities and business prospect.guest: Andile Nomlala - BMF President

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8:16

President Cyril confirmed that four of SABC board...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

The presidency has confirmed that four members of the SABC board have resigned. These being Krish Naidoo, Khanyisile Kweyama, John Matthison as well as Mr Mathata Tsedu. The board was appointed by former president Jacob Zuma in September 2017.President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to write a letter to Parliament in order for the relevant committee to appoint four new board members.guest: Prof Pierre De vos – UCT’s Constitutional Law expert

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8:01

Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla spoke...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla spoke recently at the CPUT EMS Safety Symposium, speaking on the trauma experienced by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, who have been attacked while on the job saying it’ss an indication of larger socio-economic challenges facing South Africa.We’ve spoken about this story so many – the attack of ambulances and personnel getting robbed. Apparently, 56 attacks have taken place in the Western Cape this year alone. Guest: Deputy Minister of Health Dr

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7:15

#ClimateChange

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

As you know the country is experiencing another round of load shedding that happens even on a weekend. Yesterday we spoke about that story of Eskom needing R100 bil bailout. guest: Nhlanhla Sibisi - Senior Climate & Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa

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5:07

General secretary of communication workers union...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

The presidency has confirmed that four members of the SABC board have resigned. These being Krish Naidoo, Khanyisile Kweyama, John Matthison as well as Mr Mathata Tsedu. The board was appointed by former president Jacob Zuma in September 2017.guest: Aubrey Tshabalala

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8:21

Four South African women employed as crew for MSC...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

Four South African women employed as crew for MSC Cruises are said to have been arrested for allegedly smuggling cocaine to Miami, in the US. The story was reported in the Miami Herald and says that, US Customs and Border Protection found six crew members with 7kg of cocaine in their possession or in their cabins during a drug-sweep of the vessel the MSC Seaside on November 17. To get an understanding on how young South Africans find themselves in this situation, Guest: Patricia Gerber, director of

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5:56

The ANC in the Eastern Cape has called on the South...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/06

The ANC in the Eastern Cape has called on the South African Municipal Workers Union and Buffalo City Municipality to resolve their issues. The two parties have not been seeing eye to eye on a numbers of issues and to get an understand on what it is that they are not agreeing on.guest: Zolani Ndlela – SAMWU’s Regional Secretary in Buffalo City

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8:10

Department of Trade and Industry is spearheading The...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

As you know the Department of Trade and Industry is spearheading The Black Industrialist Incentive Scheme, which is an initiative of the dti with a sole purpose to leverage the State’s capacity to unlock the industrial potential that exists within black-owned and managed businesses. These are businesses that operate within the South African economy through deliberate, targeted financial and non-financial interventions. The focus of the Scheme is to make efforts to facilitate the inclusion and

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4:24

MANDELA-WALK

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

A flame of remembrance and candles have been lit by the Eastern Cape Arts and Culture MEC, Bulelwa Tunyiswa and Chief Nokwanele Bhalizulu of Qunu. This as the country observes the 5th commemoration of the death of former statesman, Nelson Mandela. The day began with the walk of remembrance from his Qunu home to the Youth & Heritage Centre outside Mthatha.guest: Lwandile Mbulali reporter

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10:57

South Africans more to be more careful with regard to...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffery is calling on South Africans to be more circumspect with regard to their communications on social media, warning that not doing so could land them in jail. Last Tuesday, the National Assembly passed the Cybercrimes Bill, which has implications for those who use social media and other electronic platforms for “malicious communications”.Guest: John Jeffery- Deputy Minister of Justice

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9:11

Health feature

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

Health experts say that children born to mothers who are HIV positive face higher risks of health even though they may be negative. They go on to say that the children are more likely to be born prematurely which in a way weakens their immune system. Guest: Amy Slogrove-Senior lecturer in Paediatrics and Child Health, Stellenbosch University

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7:25

Professor Mkize who was the commissioner of the TRC...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

Professor Mkize who was the commissioner of the TRC and worked with the TRC pays tribute to the late Dr Alex Boraine, former vice-chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, passed away at the age of 87

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6:35

Municipal workers of Theunissen in the Free State...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

Municipal workers at Masilonyana local municipality in Theunissen in the Free State have vowed not to return to work until their grievances are addressed. The workers have been on strike for the past three weeks demanding among other things the removal of the administrator Stephen Kau whom they accuse of collapsing the municipal finances which he was supposed to look after. Tshepo Kobane SAMWU regional chair in Lejweleputswa says their pensions have not been paid for the past seven months. Guest:

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