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13:37

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste was in Parliament...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/05

Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste was in Parliament today before the joint committee on finance and Scopa to answer questions on what really happened. The fall of Steinhoff.Guest: James-Brent StyanAuthor of the book, Steinhoff - Inside SA's Biggest Ever Corporate Crash

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6:22

Marius Roodt Campaign Manager – Institute for Race...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/04

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has said that the government’s push for expropriation without compensation (EWC) is making South Africans poorer. According to the IRR, the economic growth numbers released today by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), reflect a number of factors including investor fears that the South African government wishes to persist with plans to seize property and not pay for it. To speak to us Marius RoodtCampaign Manager – Institute for Race Relations

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8:39

South Africa has entered a technical recession.

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/04

South Africa has entered a technical recession. This is according Stats SA today. This is a 0.7% contraction in the second quarter of the year.What does this mean for the country and what would it take for the country to bounce back? To speak to usSiya BinizaEconomist at Political Economy Southern Africa

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10:17

The recent Progress in International Reading Literacy...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/04

The recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) assessments have shown that 78% of children in Grade 4 in South Africa cannot read at the most basic level for meaning in any languageDr Sebabatso Manoeli, who heads up the DG Murray Trust’sportfolio to ‘keep all children on track by Grade 4’ argues that access to quality education is key to giving children the head starts they need - and this starts with quality early learning. What does she mean by this? Dr Sebabatso ManoeliFrom

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8:35

SABC approval to increase its borrowing capacity for...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/04

Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane said Treasury has given the SABC approval to increase its borrowing capacity for capital projects. Communication Minister Nomvula Mokonyane just held a press conference on this.To speak to us Dr. Mashilo BolokaDirector General – Department of Communications

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10:52

almost 3,000 Eastern Cape teachers are not qualified...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/03

A story from the Eastern Cape is that almost 3,000 Eastern Cape teachers are not qualified to teach what they teach. Education MEC Mandla Makupula says some teachers are not qualified to teach at all, the subjects most at risk of unqualified teachers are languages‚ maths and science. Mali Mtima - Eastern Cape Education spokesperson

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8:24

Minister of Police Bheki Cele told the police...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/03

Minister of Police Bheki Cele told the police officers yesterday “not to be kind” when they are facing killers. He was speaking at the annual national police commemoration event at Union Buildings. He said he had attended at least 27 funerals of slain police members since taking office in February. Is it possible that these comments by the Minister could be misconstrued to mean “shoot to kill”? Gareth Newham - Head of Justice and Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

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8:33

Parliament wants Home Affairs and police to act...

The National Pulse ·

2018/09/03

Parliament wants Home Affairs and police to act against criminal activities at refugee centre. Officials at Pretoria’s refugee reception centre face lifestyle audits amid allegations of criminal activities involving Home Affairs staff and police officers.Guest: Hlomani Chauke- Chairperson of parliament’s homes affairs committee

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6:55

Floyd Sivhambu. EFF Deputy President

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/28

Earlier we were talking to the DA about their decision to take a legal route regarding the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF, held a press conference today to comment on this and other issues.Guest: Floyd Sivhambu. EFF Deputy President

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9:21

The DA says it will take on review the decision that...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/28

The DA says it will take on review the decision that led to former Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip being ousted through a motion of no confidence. Trollip, in the same press conference, said he was still the mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay.DA leader Mmusi Maimane said a “coalition of corruption” made up of the ANC‚ UDM and EFF had undermined the will of the electorate by “unlawfully removing” Port Elizabeth’s DA-led coalition government. guest: Solly Malatsi

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8:22

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/23

Air pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team of leading environmental engineers and public health researchers. It says better air quality could lead to a significant extension of lifespans around the world.It is said this is the first time that data on air pollution and lifespan has been studied together in order to examine the global variations in how they affect overall life expectancy.How are we doing as South Africa in terms of fighting air

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8:24

Wits University has fired two academics for failing...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/21

An associate professor in the department of psychology, was dismissed this month.The educational psychologist was found to have failed to disclose his "special" relationship with a student, who he had helped enrol in a master's programme at the beginning of the year.The Sunday Times was unable to identify the other Wits academic who was dismissed.The university banned sexual and romantic relationships between staff and undergraduate and honours students in December 2016. It allows employees to have

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6:52

Gunther Schmitz, - Acting chairman of Right to Repair SA

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/17

The Right to Repair group in South Africa is pushing for legislation to allow car owners the right to choose where they wish to repair their vehicles. Gunther Schmitz, - Acting chairman of Right to Repair SA

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6:12

Dr. Brigalia Bam - Former IEC chair

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/17

Today, DR BRIGALIA BAM led The Panel of Women Leaders in dialogue on the State of Women Leadership today and Life Lessons from Mme Charlotte Mannya Maxeke. It took place at Freedom Square, Pretoria. This is a conversation that was convened by the The Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute.

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5:21

Naledi Pandor today appointed Dr Randall Carollissen...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/17

Higher Education and Training minister Naledi Pandor today appointed Dr Randall Carollissen as the administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). He appointement is effective one year and will see him take over the governance, management and administration of NSFAS. guest: Naledi Pandoor - Minister of Higher Education and Training

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6:24

Julius Malema has introduced a Bill to nationalise...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/17

Julius Malema has introduced a Bill to nationalise the central bank, According to the parliament, The South African Reserve Bank Amendment Bill would "make the state the sole holder of the shares in the bank" and "provide for the appointment of certain board directors by the (finance) minister"guest: Xhanti Payi - Senior economist at Nascence Advisory and Research.

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8:34

It’s been reported that Emfuleni local municipality...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/17

It’s been reported that Emfuleni local municipality in Gauteng is in trouble again – this time almost all of its vehicle fleet has been repossessed by a service provider who was not paid its dues by the council. Apparently the municipality defaulted on payments on vehicles leased from Bidvest. The people who have been following the situation at Emfuleni guest: Dr Makhosi Khoza - Outa’s executive director on local governance

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7:11

Dr. Mary Nel - Lecturer in Public Law at University...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/16

Police today confirmed that one person had died and another four have been injured in incidents of “mob justice” in Daveyton over the last two days. Apparently, police received information that there were three men that were being assaulted by the community. Turning a tide on vigilantism or mob killing – is that something easy to do?Dr. Mary Nel - Lecturer in Public Law at University of Stellenbosch

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7:05

Kgaugelo Chiloane - Senior Manager: Climate Change...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/16

A new global forecasting system says the world is likely to see more extreme temperatures in the coming four years as natural warming reinforces manmade climate change. Following a summer of heatwaves and forest fires in the northern hemisphere, the study in the journal Nature Communications suggests there will be little respite for the planet until at least 2022, and possibly not even then. Is this something to worry about? Kgaugelo Chiloane - Senior Manager: Climate Change Programme at WWF South

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7:51

Councillor Marlon Daniels - Representing the...

The National Pulse ·

2018/08/16

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip survived yet another attempt to remove him after opposition party councillors walked out of the chamber today. This was the fourth bid to unseat Trollip from office. Apparently, at a late-night meeting yesterday, opposition parties could not agree on a mayoral candidate. And of course there’s still that issue between the EFF and Patriotic Alliance with EFF refusing to support PA Councillor Marlon Daniels as mayorCouncillor Marlon Daniels - Representing the

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