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The National Pulse

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

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9:01

“She’s dressed like a Ninja” - Lawyer in hot water...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/05

A Muslim lawyer is in hot water after she allegedly asked why a fellow Muslim lawyer is dressed like a 'ninja'. The comments were made during a virtual Constitutional Court hearing on an application by the Women's Legal Centre to advocate for the recognition and regulation of Muslim marriages by the State. During the virtual sitting, the lawyer could be heard saying "she's dressed like a ninja", referring to counsel Nazreen Bawa's hijab. GUEST: Aaisha Dadi Patel, Journalist and Media lecturer at

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4:35

U.S faces shortage of truck drivers

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/05

A shortage of truckers across the United States has become so severe that companies are now trying to bring in drivers from abroad like never before. US companies are increasingly turning to drivers from South Africa and Canada, as workers from these countries can often speak English, making it easier to get the necessary license. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Mary Phadi, President of the Truckers Association of South Africa. GUEST: Mary Phadi, President of the Truckers Association

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9:30

EFF to march to Phoenix against racism

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/04

The EFF will march to Phoenix tomorrow in protest against what they call the racial killings of black people during the unrest and violence in Phoenix, KZN. GUEST: Marshall Dlamini, Secretary General for the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF

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12:57

We committed ourselves to peaceful protesting for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/04

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA has raised its concerns about former President Jacob Zuma's latest attempt to have his plea hearing heard in an open court. Zuma reportedly refused to consent to virtual 'special plea' hearing for his corruption trial. Zuma's imprisonment for contempt of court has seen mass looting, protests and unrest, that have left several people dead and many businesses damaged. GUEST: Suspended ANC member, Carl Niehaus

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9:20

IEC hope for local government elections to take place...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/04

Local Government Elections Update: As was expected, earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission announced that they have decided to launch an urgent application to the Constitutional Court to have the local government elections postponed. Guest: Mawethu Mosery, IEC’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

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7:38

Over 700,000 new U.S cancer cases linked to alcohol...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/04

Today we tackle the issue of alcohol consumption. Recent data published in the Lancet Oncology found that over 700,000 new cancer cases were linked to alcohol consumption in the U.S last year. Surely this should concern us all as some of you may probably recall that in 2019, World Health Organisation revealed that South Africa has an alcohol dependency problem. So what lessons can be learned from this latest data? Guest: Professor Sue Goldstein, who is from the School of Public Health at Wits

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6:21

Almost 1000 police officers accused of rape since...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/04

A startling investigation by Viewfinder has found that close to one thousand police officers accused of rape since 2012 are still occupying their posts and not much has been done in terms of disciplinary processes. Guest: Daneel Knoetze, Viewfinder’s Investigative reporter

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14:24

22 suspects arrested for Phoenix violence

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/03

Police Minister Bheki Cele says a total of 22 suspects have been arrested in connection with violence in Phoenix north of Durban at the time of the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal two weeks ago. A total of 36 people were also killed. A team of highly experienced detectives from both the province and the rest of the country made the arrests. Cele says some of the suspects are connected to the several murder cases while others have been charged with attempted murder, malicious damage to property as well as

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11:46

You can still get COVID after being vaccinated

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/03

As South Africa continues to battle the third wave of infections – Dr Rajesh Patel joins us to share his thoughts on how best we can address the issue of vaccine hesitancy in the country. Guest: Dr Rajesh Patel, head of health systems strengthening at the Board of Healthcare Funders

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8:56

Crimes in Cameroon are beyond explanation - Ambazonia...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/03

Dr Cho Ayaba, current leader of Ambazonia, known for fighting for a breakaway state in English speaking regions of Cameroon joins us to discuss Cameroon’s escalating crisis. This following Human Rights Watch report that was released recently which accuses Cameroon soldiers of committing horrific crimes against civilians. Guest: Dr Cho Ayaba, current leader of Ambazonia Governing Council

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5:30

Section27 returns to court to force DBE to eradicate...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/03

Section27 will return to the High Court this coming Friday to compel the department of basic education to craft a concrete plan for the eradication of pit latrines in some Limpopo schools. According to them, the poor conditions of toilets in schools in Limpopo continue to pose an imminent threat to the lives, health and dignity of learners. Guest: Sheniece Linderboom, Attorney responsible for Education Rights Programme at Section27

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17:03

Cape Town proposes new bylaw to prevent illegal...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/02

The City of Cape Town is in the process of promulgating the Unlawful Occupation By-law. The bylaw deals with the management of public places and seeks to prevent the unlawful or illegal occupation of land and buildings in Cape Town. Organizations such as the Social Justice Coalition, Reclaim The City, Ndifuna Ukwazi, Abahlali base Mjondolo, Housing Assembly and Tshisimani have rejected the City's new draft by-law, saying these are repeated efforts to criminalise the country's most vulnerable

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8:03

National Taxi Alliance won’t increase fares amid fuel...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/02

The Price of petrol and diesel is set to increase this Wednesday. The petrol price will go up by 91 cents per litre for both grades, while diesel will increase by between 54 and 55 cents per litre. So how will this fuel hike impact taxi fares? To answer this, we're joined on the line by GUEST: Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance (NTA)

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5:43

IFP’s national Youth Brigade leader Mthokozisi...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/02

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is mourning the passing of its Youth Brigade National Chairperson and Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, MP Mthokozisi Nxumalo, who died in a tragic car accident on Sunday night in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. MP and IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa has described Mthokozisi as not only a comrade but a brother too He joins us on the line... GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, MP and IFP National Spokesperson

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9:00

DBE should’ve anticipated high dropout rate in wake...

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/02

Pupils across the country returned to school for the third term of the academic year today. However, on the other hand teachers’ union Sadtu says it is very worried about the school dropout rate that could be informed by the ongoing battle against COVID-19. Guest: Mugwena Maluleke, General Secretary of Sadtu

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7:14

24 Muslim Brotherhood members sentenced to death

The National Pulse ·

2021/08/02

Recently, Egypt’s criminal court sentenced 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in separate incidents that occurred in 2015. You may recall that Egypt’s government outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013 following the military ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi. To explain what this latest development mean is… Guest: Na'eem Jeenah, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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8:46

There was a plot to kill Bruce Nimmerhoudt at...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/30

Patriotic Alliance's Bruce Nimmerhoudt accused of alleged involvement in the incitement to commit public violence in recent unrests has been released on R3000 bail. The case of the Patriotic Alliance's mayoral candidate has been postponed to August. GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA)

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10:21

KZN unrest victim Zandile Mthembu gets new car

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/30

The ABC Forum of churches has presented a brand new car to Zandile Mthembu as a gesture of restitution and community reconciliation after her vehicle was set alight during the looting and violence in KwaZulu Natal. Zandile Mthembu was reportedly attacked while driving down the Phoenix highway. GUEST: Zandile Mthembu, Whose vehicle was torched during the unrest in KZN GUEST: Pastor Justin Naidoo

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12:05

More than 14,000 jobs affected in Gauteng unrest

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/30

The Gauteng provincial government says it will provide warehousing for some of the Kwazulu-Natal businesses affected by the recent unrest. Many businesses including shopping malls were looted and damaged during the violent protests in Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng. Economic Development MEC Parks Tau says they are looking at a number of interventions to assist affected township businesses. Guest: Loyiso Jantjies, Spokesperson for Parks Tau, MEC for Economic Development

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8:07

Two Eswatini MPs charged with terrorism

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/30

The President of the Ngwane National Liberatory Congress, Sibongile Mazibuko, says they do not trust the Eswatini justice system. This after the High Court in Mbabane reserved judgement yesterday in the case of two members of parliament arrested for terrorism. The MPs are accused of inciting the violent pro-democracy protests that saw properties destroyed and left several people dead. GUEST: Dr Sphetfo Dhlamini, Political Analyst

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