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3:34

Civil Society organisation, DearSA will litigate...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/26

Civil Society organisation, DearSA will litigate against government in a bid to limit Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla’s powers under the planned amendment to the National Health Act. The NGO says if not challenged, the health minister will have powers to enforce regulations while bypassing public scrutiny. It also says there is not much of a difference between the state of disaster that was lifted and some of the new regulations. For more on that, guest: DearSA Managing Director, Rob

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2:57

assets worth R75 million belonging to former police...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/26

Earlier today, assets worth R75 million belonging to former police officials which include luxurious homes in Sandton and Pretoria, were seized by the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit. According to the NPA, the assets include at least 19 immovable properties linked to the accused as well as approximately 115 vehicles which includes 3 trucks. NPA’s Investigating Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka says the unit is not done yet as investigations are ongoing to trace further assets. She joins us now

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13:47

dam levels across the country are stable and only the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/26

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu just gave an update on the state of water and sanitation to mark one year since he took over the portfolio. According to him, dam levels across the country are stable and only the Eastern Cape and some parts of the Western Cape remain a huge concern due to persistent drought that continues to affect these two provinces negatively. Guest: Senzo Mchunu, Minister of water and sanitation

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4:46

California approved regulations banning the sale of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/26

Yesterday, California approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035, citing an urgent need to address climate change. Also what this means is that, car makers will now have to introduce cleaner vehicles faster under the new rules. So what can South Africa learn from this move? Joining us for this conversation is….. Guest: Thami Masemola, Publisher @InfoRide

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21:20

Is there a political will to address the province’s...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

THE INNVERVIEW: Today we focus on the state of the Eastern Cape, asking – Is there a political will to address the province’s socio economic challenges? Just two days ago, Stats SA revealed that the province has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Also what is perplexing is the fact that in the past ten years, Eastern Cape hasn’t improved that much as it remains trapped in structural poverty that negatively affects the province’s socio-economic profile. But what is even more

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10:32

SA Human Rights Commission has decided to investigate...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

Following several media reports about the death of a 15-year-old Soweto boy. The SA Human Rights Commission has decided to investigate the circumstances around his death. It is reported that Tiro Maolusi committed suicide after his teacher allegedly mocked his sexuality. Guest: Buang Jones - Gauteng Provincial Manager at the South African Human Rights Commission

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5:35

The community of Hambanathi and surrounding areas in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

The community of Hambanathi and surrounding areas in Tongaat in Kwazulu-Natal took to the streets today, barricading roads and torching a water tank. The angry residents say they have not had clean water in months. Supply of water in the area was interrupted by floods that damaged infrastructure, including local water treatment plants. We are now joined by KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Cooperative Governance, Sihle Zikalala.

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8:45

Today was the memorial service of Abahlali...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

Today was the memorial service of Abahlali Basemjondolo leader, Lindokuhle Mnguni. The 28 year old activist was the chairperson of the Cato Manor branch of the shack dwellers’ movement. It is alleged his killers hunted him down until they found him. He had been in hiding following death threats after he witnessed the murder of one of the movement’s leaders. He is the third leader of Abahlali BaseMjondolo to be assassinated in the past six months. Mnguni’s death sent shockwaves across the country,

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8:25

Following this ruling, Ingonyama Trust is now...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

The Ingonyama Trust Board has lost its court bid to set aside the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling which ordered it to refund people it charged for occupying tribal land under its care. Following this ruling, Ingonyama Trust is now required to stop the practice of signing lease agreements with communal land occupiers and pay back all rentals that it has received to date. Guest: Jerome Ngwenya, Jerome Ngwenya, Chairperson of the Ingonyama Trust

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6:00

According to the new act, children below the minimum...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

Chrispin Phiri explains new amendments to the Child Justice Act. According to the new act, children below the minimum age of criminal capacity of 12 years may no longer be arrested or charged by the South African Police and may also not be prosecuted for the commission of a criminal offence. Guest: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the minister of justice and constitutional development

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8:26

a group of Kenyans who were forcefully evicted from...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/25

a group of Kenyans who were forcefully evicted from their land by British settlers during colonial rule filed a case against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to demand justice. The victims from the Talai and Kipsigis communities in Kericho County who suffered at the hands of the British colonialists number over 100,000. They were evicted from ancestral lands around Kericho in the early 20th century. To tell us more about the significance of this court action is……. Guest: Joel

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10:13

The Competition Commission says it has found possible...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

The Competition Commission says it has found possible 'opportunistic' increases in the price of sunflower oil. Competition watchdog’s report says sunflower oil processor prices increased by 72% in 2022, while the price of sunflower seeds remained relatively stable. It says the growing concentration along the sunflower oil value chain from sowing to refining has created a risk of opportunistic price increases that are above inflation increases. Guest: James Hodge, Chief Economist at the Competition

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3:53

South Africans may face a severe shortage of French...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

Following the introduction of the International Trade Administration Commission which came into effect last month. We are told that South Africans may face a severe shortage of French fries in coming months, due to new import duties on European producers. What puts us in this situation apparently is that our country’s potato industry does not supply enough raw material to meet the local market’s need for frozen French fries. For more on this we are joined by….. Guest: Fred Hume, Managing Director

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11:54

Recipients have to confirm they are still in need of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

SASSA has added new regulations in the process of administering the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant. Recipients have to confirm they are still in need of the grant every three months. If they do not re-engage with SASSA every three months, it will be assumed they no longer require the grant. There is also a requirement that recipients cannot unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities. SASSA is working on reaching data sharing agreements with the Department of Public

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5:33

One of Durban’s busiest roads, Dr Pixley kaSeme...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

One of Durban’s busiest roads, Dr Pixley kaSeme street was brought to a standstill today as workers joined in the shutdown against the rising cost of living. They read their memorandum before handing it over at City Hall. Some businesses closed today to make way for the march to take place without much interruption to their businesses. What exactly is in their memorandum? Guest: SABC News Reporter, Nonkululeko Hlophe

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7:51

MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba says the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

Health MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba says the province’s health system is being abused by undocumented foreign nationals. In the clip posted on Twitter, Ramathuba can be seen telling a woman from Zimbabwe that her country must take responsibility for her health problems as her department does not have the budget to accommodate foreign nationals. The video has since generated mixed reactions, with some people criticising her and some supporting her stance on the matter. But was she correct in

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6:29

Unicef says child hunger is worsening on the African...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/24

The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says child hunger is worsening on the African continent, particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel region. The organisation is estimating that more than 2.8 million children across both regions are already suffering from severe acute malnutrition, "which means they are up to 11 times more at risk of dying from water-borne diseases than well-nourished children". But can this situation be reversed? We find out from…… Guest: Sandy Bukula, Interim

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13:35

Lebeya revealed that the organisation is currently...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/23

Today, Hawks head, Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya briefed the media on the progress of the unit since his appointment. During the briefing, Lebeya revealed that the organisation is currently handling about 22 000 cases and only close to 2 000 have reached the decision stage. But what about the Phala Phala matter – how long do the Hawks have to investigate allegations? Guest: Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya, national head of the Hawks

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11:51

American soul superstar Karyn White is in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/23

American soul superstar Karyn White is in the country and she joins us now to talk about her South African tour and her musical journey. For those of you who may not know this, Karyn’s music was very popular in the 80s and 90s with a string of soulful hits, including the powerhouse ballad 'I'm not your superwoman'. She has recently been honoured with the Soul Music Award at the 7th Annual Black Music Honors 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Guest: Karyn White, &B and soul singer

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11:00

The department will for the first time in history...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/23

Yesterday we spoke to the Eastern Cape department of Basic Education with regards to their pilot project. The department will for the first time in history translate grade 12 trial examinations into IsiXhosa and Sesotho. The papers for subjects being translated are Mathematics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, History, Agricultural Sciences and Accounting. This is government’s bid to elevate indigenous languages. Many of you said it would be a hard project to do, considering the fact that teachers

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