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Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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5:02

The plastic bag levy has raised something close to...

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/25

It is said the The plastic bag levy has raised something close to R2-billion, yet somehow, South Africa still faces a plastic pollution crisis. It is also said that of the nearly R2-billion that has been raised through the plastic supermarket bag levy, only R919.6-million has been allocated to recycling efforts. And Since 2004, the recycling sector in South Africa has functioned in a sluggish manner, without the appropriate resources and workforce to tackle the issue.Anton Hanekom - CEO of

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11:45

biggest failure of e-tolling systems in the world

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/25

Outa says it was not too late for the government to correct its wrong decision on e-tolls. Outa chairperson Wayne Duvenhage said: “It’s the most expensive, biggest failure of e-tolling systems in the world, where the average collection cost is below ten percent. The Gauteng one is over 90 percent and that’s due to the complete defiance by the public.”guest: Ofentse Mokoena - Transport economist –North West University

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7:22

StatsSA has released Tourism and Migration stats...

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/24

StatsSA has released Tourism and Migration stats which indicate that there was a 2.9% increase in tourism. It further reveals that tourists from outside the SADC region showed an 8.4% increase which exceeds SADC tourists. What should we read into this?Unathi Sonwabile Henana, Lecturer Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology

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6:45

KPMG South Africa says its chief executive Nhlamulo...

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/03

Now, KPMG South Africa says its chief executive Nhlamulo Dlomu will step down to allow a new leader to restore the auditor’s reputation after a corruption scandal that saw the company lose several major clients. Apparently, Dlomu will remain at the company, taking on a newly created global role focusing on ethical leadership and organizational culture change. Guest: Zama Khanyile - President: African Women Chartered Accountants

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7:01

The Control of Marketing of Alcohol Beverages Bill

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/03

Independent researcher Michelle du Toit says the government is violating its constitutional obligations, as well as international law, by withholding a Bill from the public. The Control of Marketing of Alcohol Beverages Bill of 2013 has not been made available for public comment — for no apparent reason and despite numerous efforts by the Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance (Saapa). This key piece of legislation seeks to address the link between the marketing of alcohol and alcohol abuse as well

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5:10

Unfiltered is set to tackle an array of issues

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/03

Veteran journalist Redi Tlhabi is set to make a come back to the small screen as the host of a new SABC current affairs show called Unfiltered. Redi's show is set to launch on October 7 at 8.30pm on SABC News Channel and SABC 3Guest: Neo Momodu - SABC spokesperson

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7:56

The low mathematics pass rate in the country has been...

The National Pulse ·

2018/10/03

The low mathematics pass rate in the country has been a major concern for many professionals. One never really knows whether the problem lies with teaching the subject or are learners finding it too hard? Well to come up with solutions to the problem, maths and science researchers, policy makers, donors, teachers and practitioners gathered today (Wed) to present the highly anticipated Mathematics Education Chairs Initiative (MECI) .Guest: Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, the Vice Chancellor of University of

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12:59

Are leaders born or are they developed?

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/24

It’s a talking point that hasn’t faded in popularity. In an executive role strong leadership skill is both required and expected and for this reason, many turn to an MBA qualification to develop skills and prepare themselves for future roles. Guest: Bryan Hattingh- CEO of exponential leadership company Cycan

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10:29

Bathandwa Kwababa

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/24

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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8:23

Would this be a correct decision if South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/21

It seems South Africa is considering reviewing its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. She spoke about this as she was interviewed by SABC correspondent Shwerwin Bryce-Pease ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York. GUEST: Angela MudukutiInternational Criminal Justice Lawyer at the Wayamo Foundation

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9:10

update on the inter-ministerial committee...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/13

Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Commissioner General Khehla Sitole presented an update on the inter-ministerial committee intervention into political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. The inter-ministerial committee in the security cluster was set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 14, after the murder of ANC convenor in the Moses Mabhida region, Musawenkosi Mchunu.guest: Khehla Sithole Police national commissioner

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0:00

The strike by forensic pathologists in Ekurhuleni

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/13

The strike by forensic pathologists in Ekurhuleni. Apparently bodies are piling up at the Germiston Forensic Pathologist Services and families demanding that the bodies of their relatives be released. The strike started on Monday and from the reports we see, families are not able to get their relatives.Guest: Tshepo Mokheranyane Nehawu Gauteng Provincial Secretary

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0:13

The Constitutional Court today passed judgment on...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/13

The Constitutional Court today passed judgment on whether or not eight employees should be dismissed for singing a song which advocated for “hitting the boer”. Duncanmec‚ a company manufacturing refuse-handling equipment in Johannesburg‚ dismissed the employees in 2013 after they embarked on an unprotected strike due to an overtime dispute.The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) represented the employeesGuest: Phakamile Hlubi - Numsa spokesperson

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9:16

Ayanda Mabulu’s latest controversial painting

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/10

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has reacted to Ayanda Mabulu’s latest controversial painting that was unveiled at the Joburg Art Fair which ran from September 7 to the 9th. In the artwork, a smiling Mandela on a Nazi flag and his hand is raised in a Nazi salute with the words "Unmasked Piece of Sh*t"… The Foundation said painting is deeply offensive and is the kind of art that goes beyond reasonable limit.Prof. Pitika Ntuli - sculptor, poet, writer and an academic

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6:21

Emergency Tax App - Prince Pirikisi

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/10

A new innovative electronic hailing application is threatening to disrupt the meter taxi industry, but this time with the traditional meter taxis as partners. Emergency Taxi is an application that was designed by IT entrepreneur, Prince Pirikisi, who investigated the problems plaguing the meter taxi industry, including violence and loss of life.Prince PirikisiFounder: Emergency Tax App

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7:59

City of Ethekwini is to spend R2million on a trip to...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/10

The City of Ethekwini is to spend R2million on a trip to Brazil and Colombia planned to learn about their transport industry and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems. The municipality recently announced that it would send 54 delegates, comprising mostly taxi and bus operators and their representatives, on a fact-finding mission.Mlungisi Wosiyana, Deputy Head for EThekwini Transport Authority

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5:32

Gavin Steel- Chief Director: Human Resources for...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/10

South African students who study medicine abroad will have to go back to university on their return home after graduating. Since July 1, a new policy by the National Department of Health compels all foreign-trained doctors to complete a one-year bridging course at a local university.Guest: Gavin Steel- Chief Director: Human Resources for Health at the National Department of Health

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9:08

Soraya Solomon - CEO of the South African National...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/05

IFP said government should at the very least open the matter of capital punishment up to the national discourse for discussion by our citizens in a process akin to the recent Constitutional Review Committee process on expropriation of LandDoes death penalty has what it takes to reduce crime? Soraya SolomonCEO of the South African National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO)

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7:33

IFP said government should at the very least open the...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/05

IFP said government should at the very least open the matter of capital punishment up to the national discourse for discussion by our citizens in a process akin to the recent Constitutional Review Committee process on expropriation of LandGuest: Mr Narend Singh MPIFP Chief Whip in Parliament

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9:17

The Board of Healthcare Funders

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/05

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) says the government should consider regulating where private sector doctors and specialists work, in order to distribute their services more evenly across the countryGuest: Dr. Katlego MothudiManaging Director – BHF

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