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6:16

department of health announced that it will no longer...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

Yesterday, the department of health announced that it will no longer carry out daily Covid-19 reports due to the reduced severity and transmissibility of the disease, coupled with declining Covid-19 cases. So what has changed and what have we been doing right to get to this point? Joining us for this conversation is… Guest: Dr Lesley Bamford, Head of Child Health Unit at the Department of Health

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4:40

How should South Africa deal with rape?

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

The gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp by a group of men while shooting a music video has sent shockwaves across the country. Some arrests have been made and police are still planning to arrest more suspects, however, many feel there is no actual plan to deal with rape in the country as incidents keep getting more gruesome. President Ramaphosa mentioned his shock at the incident during the ANC policy conference this past weekend. The ANC Women’s League has proposed chemical castration for

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14:19

So what exactly led to the violent clash in Tembisa?

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

The Tembisa Hospital has had to reschedule some of its surgeries as over 100 staff members could not pitch for work due to a protest in the area. The area has been completely shut down following a violent clash between police and residents who are protesting over high electricity tariffs and lack of service delivery. A second person has died in the crossfire. We are now joined by Tembisa Hospital CEO, Dr Ashley Mthunzi. Guest: Themba Nkosi, a resident from Tembisa

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6:57

(SAAPA) and (SAMRC) revealed that women whose...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

Last year, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) revealed that women whose partners were regularly alcohol intoxicated were almost six times more likely to experience gender-based violence. As part of responding to this problem, the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa will soon host Tavern Dialogues that are aimed at educating men to drive positive change in their communities. To tell us more about these dialogues

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8:16

What is Christian nationalism and how is it different...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

What is Christian nationalism and how is it different from Christianity? We tackle this issue after over 12,000 Christians in the US signed a petition condemning Republican politician Marjorie Taylor Greene's embrace of Christian nationalism. Those who are opposed to this idea are saying it is unchristian and unpatriotic. But what is it exactly and what are its objectives? For more on this, we are joined by…. Guest: Pastor Barry Isaacs

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6:26

AfriForum submitted its written comments rejecting...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/29

Yesterday, AfriForum submitted its written comments rejecting the proposed amendments to regulations which increase Covid-19 grants – arguing that the expansion of Covid-19 allowances is not a solution to poverty, because citizens who qualify for the allowances still find themselves far below the upper poverty line of R1 335 per month. Guest: Reiner Duvenage, AfriForum’s Campaign Officer for Strategy and Content

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7:02

An ostrich that caused traffic on the N14 on Thursday...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/29

An ostrich that caused traffic on the N14 on Thursday has died. A team from the Owl Rescue Centre spent about six hours trying to recapture the large bird, but it died from stress. It was spotted by motorists on the N14 highway between Krugersdorp and Pretoria on Thursday. The team managed to restrain it, however, it was too late. Guest: Brendan Murray, manager at the Owl Rescue Centre.

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11:34

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/29

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially opened the party’s 6th policy conference. In his speech he highlighted many things the party needs to address through policy, including unemployment, gender based violence, and corruption. Ramaphosa says the party needs to be intentional about the distribution of land to those who work and need it. He also spoke about the importance of making the ANC youthful. Guest: Professor Kwandiwe Kondlo, Academic Director at the Wits School of Governance

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7:38

As monkeypox cases surge globally. The World Health...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/29

As monkeypox cases surge globally. The World Health Organization has advised men at risk of catching monkeypox to consider reducing how many sexual partners they have. According to WHO, the virus spreads primarily through skin-on-skin physical contact, but it can also be transmitted by touching objects like sheets or towels that may have been used by somebody with monkeypox, as well as through close face-to-face interactions like kissing. To discuss this further with us is….. Guest: Dr Angelique

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9:10

(DRC) have called for the immediate withdrawal of the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/29

Demonstrators in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have called for the immediate withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. Recent protests in Butembo-Beni, Goma, Bukavu and Uvira turned into deadly attacks against the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). So far we are told that the death toll has risen to 22. But what is at the heart of these protests – are demonstrators justified in

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14:24

Labour Court dismissed metalworkers union Numsa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/28

Guest: Andile Bloko, Numsa’s Regional Secretary in the Eastern Cape.

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12:51

Labour Court dismissed metalworkers union Numsa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/28

Earlier on today, the Labour Court dismissed metalworkers union Numsa’s application for leave to appeal its interdict against convening the national congress that is currently underway in Cape Town. Judge Graham Moshoana ruled that the union‘s decision to go ahead with the conference was unguided and unwise. However, to counter this morning’s ruling NUMSA has since lodged an application for direct access to the Labour Appeal Court.Guest: Dr Ebrahim Harvey, former unionist and independent

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7:00

Ramaphosa revealed that South Africa and Ivory Coast...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/28

Following last week’s state visit by the Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara. Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa when addressing the ANC’s Business Gala Dinner revealed that South Africa and Ivory Coast intend to build a massive chocolate production factory that will benefit both countries, and this will make Africa the centre of global chocolate production and distribution. Guest: Sakaria Kone, Ambassador of Ivory Coast.

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12:09

South Africa will now import power from Botswana and...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

Following Monday’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa will now import power from Botswana and Zambia, as part of addressing the country’s energy crisis. The Botswana Power Corporation has welcomed this announcement also stating that they have already commenced negotiations with Eskom to purchase the excess electricity supply in order to ensure that surplus electricity has a secured market. To talk to us about this is…… Guest on the line (Botswana): Dineo Seleke, Marketing

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6:54

Agri-SA says the deal is good news, however, it is...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

AgriSA is warning that there could still be major challenges in the shipment of imported grain, despite the deal between Russia and Ukraine to reopen Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. The deal is to minimise food insecurity by restoring grain exports from Ukraine and Russia. Agri-SA says the deal is good news, however, it is unlikely that food prices will reach pre-conflict levels anytime soon. 30% of South Africa’s grain is imported from Ukraine. We’re now joined by AgriSA’s Executive Director, Christo

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6:27

The trade union’s special central committee resolved...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa is carrying is holding its congress. The trade union’s special central committee resolved to convene the congress after a successful interdict by its suspended members at the Johannesburg Labour Court. The union says halting the congress would have had huge financial implications as the venue had already been paid for and delegates had already flown to Cape Town where the congress is taking place. It says suspended members will be allowed to

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6:56

fuel prices for August could be reduced by R1.07 per...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

South Africans can expect some relief at the fuel pumps next month. Yesterday, the ministry of mineral resources and energy released a statement, confirming that there will be a sizeable reduction in fuel prices, including paraffin. According to the Automobile Association, fuel prices for August could be reduced by R1.07 per litre for 93 octane, 90 cents per litre 95 octane, while diesel could drop by around 91 cents per litre. For more on this, we are joined by….. Guest: Layton Beard,

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3:45

Two regions have walked out of the National Union of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

Two regions have walked out of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa’s congress in Cape Town. The congress has been marred by delays. It was interdicted by suspended members of the trade union, however, it is going ahead with the congress, citing financial implications. Why did these two regions walk out? We are now joined by SABC News Reporter, Atule Joka.

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7:28

Dudu Myeni has been fined R120 000 for disclosing the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

Former Chairperson of the South African Airways Board, Dudu Myeni has been fined R120 000 for disclosing the identity of a protected witness during her testimony at the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture. Myeni has entered into a plea agreement with the state.Guest: Cynthia Stimpel, (whistle-blower) and former group treasurer of SAA

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5:27

Lesotho director of public prosecutions dropped...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/27

Yesterday, Lesotho director of public prosecutions dropped charges against former Prime minister Thomas Thabane and his wife Maesaiah Thabane over the murder of his ex-wife in 2017. Lead prosecutor Gareth Leppan withdrew the charges because a key witness in the case was no longer available. To furnish us with more details on this, we are joined by…. Guest: Rapelang Radebe, SABC Corresponded based in Lesotho

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