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2:58

SAPOHR has raised concern over the safety of prisoners

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPOHR) has raised concern over the safety of prisoners and prison staff at the East London Correctional Centre in the Eastern Cape. This after prisoners allegedly burnt their blankets last night, demanding that Correctional Services department meet their demands. They want it to deal with overcrowding in jails, improved medical treatment and healthy nutrition. Guest: Sihle Frans – SABC journalist in the Eastern Cape

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5:47

Three mayors North West have been recalled by the ANC...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/05

The ANC Provincial Task Team in the North West has resolved to recall three mayors whose municipalities have collapsed and are unable to render basic services to the people. This after the PTT recalled with immediate effect, four mayors from all the municipalities implicated in the deposit of municipal funds in the VBS mutual bank.Guest: reporter in Mafikeng, Patrick Dintwa.

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9:17

E-tolls marks exactly five years since its inception.

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/03

Apparently, this week marks exactly 5 years since the e-toll gantries went live in Gauteng province’s highways, with only 30% of motorists actually paying their bills. They went live on 03 December 2013. As you know this has been contested over and over again and we still don’t know where it going. ANC in Gauteng is saying this and the national government is saying something else. Guest: Wayne Duvenage - CEO of OUTA

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10:31

GLOBAL-FESTIVAL

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/03

As you may have heard throughout the day how Some members of the public who attended yesterday's Global Citizen Festival, are disputing the SAPS's statement that police were deployed in full force throughout the day and evening. They have complained on social media that they were robbed of their valuables or hijacked after the concert. Surely this is embarrassing for the country as a whole seeing that this was an international festival. Looking back to what happened, where should we put the blame

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4:59

The Department of Correctional Services has today...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/03

The Department of Correctional Services has today launched Operation Vala which they say is aimed at tightening security measures within the country’s 243 correctional centres. They are concerned by festive related escapes. Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo Correctional Services Spokesperson

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8:12

Minister of Police taking a stance against violence,...

The National Pulse ·

2018/12/03

Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Police Commissioner General Khehla John Sitole, have taken a strong stance against the ongoing violence, drug smuggling and gangsterism in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth. They are visiting the area after residents called for action as gang violence continues to escalate in these communities, Minster Cele announced immediate action plans. To get an update on this.Guest: Mcebisi Ngqina - SABC journalist in Port Elizabethe

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10:17

Estina Dairy case to be dropped by the NPA

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/30

NPA saying they will temporarily drop the Estina Dairy case. It said it will dismiss their charges against the Gupta family members and their business associates for their involvement in the Estina Dairy Project scam.Yesterday we spoke to the DA in the Free State and they were they will continue to pursue the Estina Dairy Farm case. The ANC in the Free State province was listening to that conversation with Patricia Kopana, DA leader and the Free State and want to respond. This is what Patricia

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10:25

ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe wrote an open letter to...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/30

Tomorrow being World Aids Day, many of us are asking different questions regarding the pandemic. Opinion pieces are flooding social media and the mainstream media in general over how the message of knowing one’s status is important and also how we can preach prevention more effectively. Today ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe wrote an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa. One of the things he mentions is that knowing one's status is a powerful weapon in our battle against HIV and Aids. Guest: Pule

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4:13

Striking workers in Matjhabeng Municipality in Welkom...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/30

Striking workers in Matjhabeng Municipality in Welkom in the Free State have disregarded a court interdict which instructed them to end their action and return to work. There is a total shut down in the municipality as workers who are affiliated to trade unions SAMWU and IMATU prepare to march to their working place to hand over a memorandum of grievances to COGTA MEC Oupa Khoabane. They have been on strike for the past three weeks demanding the resignation of executive mayor Nkosinjani

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3:59

Residents of Stutterheim have welcomed the removal of...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/30

Residents of Stutterheim have welcomed the removal of Mayor Pateka Qaba in Amahlathi Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Yesterday, the ANC recalled Qaba following weeks of violent protests in Stutterheim. The protests began in mid-October when the disgruntled residents mainly youths took to the streets and burnt four municipal buildings including a clinic. They were complaining about alleged nepotism, maladministration and jobs for sex. To tell us more on this

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5:48

Former president Jacob Zuma says constitution need to...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/30

Zuma, who addressed his supporters after appearing in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg re-iteriated that his corruption case should be quashed because it has lasted more than a decade. Zuma delivered his message in IsiZulu in which he said his rights had been violated. To find out how the events unfolded both inside and outside the courtGuest: Nonkululeko Hlophe

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10:11

#ChildSpanking

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/29

The ConCourt has prohibited corporal punishment in detention settings in 1995 and in 2000, corporal punishment was banned in schools. As it stands, parents are allowed to hit their children with the justification of corporal punishment being a form of discipline. The Constitutional Court is set to rule whether this practice should continue to be allowed or whether it needs to be prohibited.guest: Dr. Makho Nkosi - Cultural expert

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5:36

The Constitutional Court today arguments regarding...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/29

The Constitutional Court today heard arguments regarding the constitutionality of the use of corporal punishment in the home. The ConCourt has prohibited corporal punishment in detention settings in 1995 and in 2000, corporal punishment was banned in schools. As it stands, parents are allowed to hit their children with the justification of corporal punishment being a form of discipline. The Constitutional Court is set to rule whether this practice should continue to be allowed or whether it needs to

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3:43

Ted Blom reaction on eskom

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/29

Eskom has announced that Stage one of rotational load-shedding which started from 12:00 midday to Ten-O'clock this evening today. The power utility says this is due to a number of unplanned outages. For the latest we are now joined on the line by Eskom's national spokesperson

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8:57

#Health

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/28

We’re just spoken about this story in PMB on young people addicted to Whoonga and how it has become so dangerous in a local taxi rank… guest: Shaun Shelley - Projects, Policy, Advocacy & Human Rights Manager at TBHIV Care

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4:51

load-shedding, could become an increasing reality due...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/28

ESKOM acting COO Jan Oberholzer has warned that controlled power cuts, known as load-shedding, could become an increasing reality due to the utility's coal shortages and planned plant maintenance. Oberholzer says its system remained very constrained this week and will remain so until around the middle of next year. To give us a break down of the briefing,guest: Amina Accram - SABC reporter

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6:16

Environmental Assessment

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/28

The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa yesterday launched its Online Registration Process for Environmental Assessment Practitioners. The association says that this is the first legally-based compulsory EAP Register in the world based on available evidence. What does this mean not just for the practitioners, but for the public?guest: Snowy Makhudu – Chairperson of Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa

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4:58

motorist can expect a massive reduction per litre in...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/28

motorist can expect a massive reduction per litre in the price of petrol, with diesel coming down by an estimated R1,40, and illuminating paraffin dropping by R1.28. this is according to the automobile association . the association was commenting on unaudited month-end fuel price data released by the central energy fundguest: layton Beard - spokesperson of AA

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10:16

Forensic Pathology Service workers in KwaZulu-Natal...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/28

Forensic Pathology Service workers in KwaZulu-Natal are said to be threatening a full-blown strike and total shutdown of all mortuaries across the province. The workers earlier embarked on a go-slow as they are reportedly upset with the department for “nullifying” a bargaining council agreement that is the basis of their action. To try and make sense on this,guest: Edwin Mkhize - cosatu provincial secretary

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9:18

The cross examination of former GCIS CEO Mzwanele Manyi…

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/27

The commission of state capture is currently taking place here in Johannesburg and as I was watching this morning the cross examination of former GCIS CEO Mzwanele Manyi… a bit of drama over there. …asking Adv. Maleka to recuse himself. Guest: SABC reporter Mzwanele Mbeje was there

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