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7:03

#entrepreneurship

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/19

As you know, every Monday we talk entrepreneurship and today we talk about this intersting article on fostering the culture of creative entrepreneurship in South Africa writen by Mike Beukes, Executive Creative Director at Duke. He says “ What we do need are more creative entrepreneurs - people who aren’t just willing to take a risk with the work they produce, but a risk with their own money. And running an agency for a multinational isn’t the same as bootstrapping your own agency and taking the

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13:43

Momentum rejecting a claim for life cover insurance...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/19

A story that has been making rounds all over social media and news outlets of Momentum rejecting a claim for life cover insurance payout of R2.4 million to a client who had not disclosed a pre-existing condition despite it not being related to his death. The client was killed in a hijacking…and never disclosed that he suffered from high blood sugar levels.Guest: Gerald Mwandiambira

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8:47

job seekers will no longer be required to have work...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/16

From 2019, job seekers will no longer be required to have work experience for entry-level government jobs.This was announced by public service & administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo at the East London yesterday. She also announced that the Z83 government job application form will be a thing of the past. The department will pilot the digital Z83 form on December 12 with the hope of going full swing in 2019.The department says it will make a formal announcement soon and will be able to talk to us

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4:57

Rand water has warned of possible water shortages...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/16

Rand water has warned of possible water shortages heading into the festive season should the heatwave persist in many parts of the country. Rand water says despite numerous warnings urging consumers to use water sparingly, water usage is still extremely high. The South African Weather Service has predicted that temperatures in Gauteng will rise to 36 degrees Celsius today. The Northern Cape, Free State, North West and KwaZulu-Natal are also experiencing extremely hot weather conditions. To tell us

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7:19

South Africa's Independent Communications Authority...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/16

South Africa's Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) has reached an agreement with Cell C, Vodacom and MTN on data regulations. Icasa said the networks have agreed to drop their court challenge and would introduce the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations in February next year. To tell us more on this,guest: Paseka Maleka

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5:30

An apology by Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba after he...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/15

Yesterday, Tshwane mayor Executive Mayor Solly Msimanga told business people in Marabastad to comply with municipal by-laws or risk having their businesses closed. He led a surprise anti-crime raid in the area in line with the City’s Operation Tswelopele, aimed at cleaning up illicit activities. The illegal operation of businesses and trading in counterfeit goods, including many pairs of sneakers and male sexual enhancement pills, were among common problems in the area.This follows an apology by

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9:33

Amended to allow for the explicit expropriation of...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/15

Parliament's Constitutional Review Committee will recommend that South Africa's founding document be amended to allow for the explicit expropriation of land without compensation following a vote today. This follows months of public hearings and hundreds of thousands of submissions. Guest: Michael Morris - Spokesperson – IRR

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5:57

Department of Education - says it's conducting an...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/15

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education - says it's conducting an internal investigation against a school teacher who is accused of impregnating five learners from different schools at Manguzi in the north of the province. -- It's alleged that the teacher forced one of his victims to abort the baby and buried it in a shallow grave. -- The teacher is also accused of threatening his victims.Guest: NOMARASHIA CALUZA – SADTU KZN PROVINCIAL SECRETARY

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6:27

how traditional leaders are charging young men over...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/15

Earlier in the week we told you about a story regarding how traditional leaders are charging young men over 18-years a fee if they are still staying with their parents, and are unmarried. The story surfaced when residents from the Vulamehlo area near Nquthu in Zululand wrote a letter to the KwaZulu-Natal government regarding the issue. People from the Vulamehlo area near Nquthu in Zululand have complained to the KwaZulu-Natal government that the local induna is charging young men over 18-years a fee

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7:25

Protesting municipal workers in the West Rand are...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/15

Protesting municipal workers in the West Rand are preventing emergency services from operating. A fleet of emergency vehicles, several fire engines and community safety vehicles are under lockdown at the premises of the bankrupt West Rand District Municipality in Randfontein. This is the municipality that invested R77m in the now liquidated VBS Mutual Bank, despite facing serious financial problems. To speak to the union involved, guest: Bongani Mgcina, SAMWU representative in the West Rand

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11:58

Overall, the quality of life in Gauteng is improving,...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/14

Overall, the quality of life in Gauteng is improving, according to a new survey . But crime has now surpassed corruption as the biggest concern for the province's residents, with unemployment close behind it. The fifth Gauteng City-Region Observatory's (GCRO) Quality of Life Survey for 2017/2018 was launched at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday. Satisfaction with the government, since the last survey in 2015/2016, has improved, and this is true across all spheres of government, the survey

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7:52

#Health

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/14

Today’s World Diabetes Day – an awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.And I read that, Diabetes claims around 2,500 leg amputations a year in KwaZulu-Natal. KZN health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo sounded the alarm and urged citizens to fight back against diabetes and other non-communicable

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4:22

Metrorail's train service in the Naledi corridor of...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/14

Metrorail's train service in the Naledi corridor of Soweto has been disrupted due to cable theft, affecting an estimated over 60-thousand commuters trying to reach Joburg. Metrorail says the cable theft happened between Dube and Ikwezi train stations. To find out how Metrorail is dealing with this especially now that we are entering the afternoon rush hour……Lilian Mofokeng - Metrorail Gauteng spokesperson

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4:24

King Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana says the king is...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/14

The spokesperson for Vhavenda King Toni Mphephu-Ramabulana says the king is saddened by yesterday's Pretoria High Court ruling to grant an order for the liquidation of VBS Mutual Bank. To get an understanding of what the king would like to see happen. guest: Makonde Mathivha – Spokesperson for Vha-Venda King, Toni Mphephu Ramabulana

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5:37

#Education

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/13

A University of KwaZulu-Natal linguistics lecturer Muhle Sibisi was bestowed the Young Linguist Award at the prestigious 20th International Congress of Linguists. The congress, which meets every five years, took place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre and was attended by linguists from around the globeHer research interest lies in language policy, believes that isiZulu and other African languages were "under-used" in accessing knowledge including academic knowledge.Guest: Muhle Sibisi

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6:35

The North Gauteng High Court has issued a final order...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/13

The North Gauteng High Court has issued a final order to liquidate VBS Mutual Bank.This after the South African Reserve Bank's Prudential Authority applied for the final liquidation of the mutual bank. In its affidavit, which went unopposed, the Authority submitted that the order to liquidate the bank was necessary, would be beneficial to the creditors of the bank, and that it was in the interest of the public. It further submitted that VBS was "hopelessly insolvent", both factually and

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7:15

University of Mpumalanga was disrupted on Monday by...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/13

The University of Mpumalanga was again disrupted yesterday (Monday) by employees who belong to trade union NEHAWU. They apparently took students out of class. The disruptions have been going on for some time and to find out what some of the reasons are behind the disruptions, guest: Prof Thoko Mayekiso – Vice Chancellor at the University of Mpumalanga

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5:36

Sassa expressed concern that beneficiaries were still...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/13

The SA Social Security Agency (Sassa) has expressed concern that some beneficiaries were still holding on to the old card and not swopping it for the new gold card. November is the deadline for obtaining the new Sassa cards and there will be no extension, said the agency. Anyone who doesn't swop won't be able to get their January 2019 social grants. To get the latest on this, guest: Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi

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11:21

#Entrepreneurship

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/12

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) in partnership with the Dr Richard Maponya Institute of Skills and Entrepreneurship Development will host the 6th Annual Entrepreneurship Conference from 4 – 5 December 2018 at the Imbizo Hall of the UJ Soweto Campus. To be held under the theme, “High-Tech Urban Agribusiness and Green Economy is Big Business: The Future of Gauteng Township Entrepreneurship Reimagined”. Guest: Mr Roy Maponya - CEO of Dr Richard Maponya Institute for Skills and Entrepreneurship

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16:01

Drivers from Uber and Taxify say their working...

The National Pulse ·

2018/11/12

Drivers from Uber and Taxify – who have likened their working conditions to slavery – today said they’ll down tools and have warned users to seek alternative transport. Drivers were also concerned about their safety, largely because of congestion on the app they use to raise the alarm. The said the talks between them and their companies have reached a stalemate as their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.Guest: Vhatuka Mbelengwa - Spokesperson and chair of PTTA (Private Public Transport Association

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