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7:58

Calls for inquiry into Phoenix murders

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/29

A coalition of civic groups have marched to the Durban City Hall over the recent killings in Phoenix. The coalition calling itself Justice for Phoenix Massacre Victims is calling for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the deaths of more than 20 people in the Phoenix area north of Durban during unrest two weeks ago. Some bodies are yet to be identified at the Phoenix mortuary. A special police task team investigating deaths in the Phoenix area during the widespread unrest, has opened

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8:08

How do you determine what amounts to plagiarism and...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/29

Compare the two judgements: PIC 1 Concourt Zephany Nurse (2019) PIC 2 HighCourt CR17 Statements (2021) Guest: Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, Legal Researcher & Social Justice Activist

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7:59

KZN unrest to cost province billions in damages

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/29

We hear from KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala on what should happen next following recent tensions and killings in Phoenix. There are those who are calling for a commission of inquiry – but what is the position of KZN government? Guest: Sihle Zikalala, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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8:34

Scientists warn climate change tipping points imminent

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/29

On World News today we focus on climate change issues, this following a warning by a group of scientists that climate tipping point is imminent and they are calling for action to tackle the emergency. Guest: Richard Worthington, Programme Manager for Climate and Energy Policies programme at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation

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34:15

DA seeks Bill to ban conversion therapy

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/29

Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament, Shadow Minister of Health and National Spokesperson Siviwe Gwarube plans to introduce a bill to make counselling of teenagers to overcome 'same-sex attraction' a criminal offence. Conversion therapy, also known as "reparative therapy" or "gay cure therapy" - tries to change or 'cure' someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. Many places such as the U.S, England, Canada, Malta, Germany, Mexico and parts of Australia have introduced a full or partial

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8:33

South Africa outraged as AU grants Israel observer...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

South Africa says it is appalled by what it calls the African Union Commission's unjust decision to grant Israel observer status in the African Union. Israel attained observer status at the AU, after nearly 20 years of diplomatic efforts. South Africa says the decision is shocking. Palestine already has observer status at the AU. GUEST: Dr. Emmanuel Matambo, researcher of International Affairs at the University of Johannesburg

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12:07

Home Affairs rolls out Covid vaccination for staff...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi today visited Kempton Park and Thembisa's vaccination sites where he officially launched the vaccination rollout to Home Affairs officials. Minister Motsoaledi observed how the Department ensures services continue to be delivered to members of society while facilitating the inoculation of staff. As of last week, the Department had sadly lost 40 employees to COVID-19 and another 1 389 were adversely impacted. GUEST: Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron

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6:27

Cape Town mom who sold 4 year old daughter’s naked...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

Community members in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town have expressed shock at the arrest of one of the residents of the area for allegedly selling naked pictures of her four-year-old daughter on the Dark Web. The 32-year-old woman who appeared in court last week is facing a string of related charges, including financial gain from child pornography and rape. She remains in custody until her next appearance in the Bishop Lavis Magistrate's Court on the 19th of next month. In the US, the FBI and Homeland

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9:04

Consultants costing municipalities billions

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

Bongani Baloyi explains why the South African Local Government Association is gunning for municipalities who outsource municipal services. The organisation is concerned that some municipalities are increasingly using consultants for financial reporting purposes, even though they have chief financial officers who are hired to do the same job. Guest: Bongani Baloyi, SALGA NEC Member

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8:29

Mboweni to fast-track amendments to Pension Fund Act

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

Earlier today, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced that government is going to fast-track amendments to the Pension Fund Act, to allow workers who have fallen on hard times financially due to the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to access part of their pension funds. Labour federation, Cosatu has been calling for this since May last year and Matthew Parks joins us now to react to this latest development. Guest: Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator

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6:42

Kenyan government to issue citizenship to Zimbabwean...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/28

The Kenyan government has embarked on the process of issuing formal citizenship documents to members of the Zimbabwean Shona community. For many years, the Shonas have been living in Kenya without legal documents, something that denied them basic rights as well. To furnish us with more details on the story, we are joined by….. Guest: Sarah Kimani, SABC East African Correspondent

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8:14

KZN unrest reported on WhatsApp group long before it...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/27

Action SA KZN Chairperson, Dr. Makhosi Khoza says she was informed of the events leading to the violent unrest, vandalism and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, by members of the ANC, three weeks before the unrest began GUEST: Action SA KZN Chairperson, Dr. Makhosi Khoza

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12:04

ANC staff paid, those claiming otherwise are not ANC...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/27

The ANC says all salaries of staff members have been paid. This follows last month's nationwide picket by party staff members over the party's failure to pay salaries on time. ANC Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte confirmed a month ago that the party is facing financial problems. GUEST: Pule Mabe, ANC National spokesperson

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10:28

Too many loose ends with this government, Ramaphosa...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/27

The Democratic Alliance, DA say the intelligence report(s) which State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo claimed she handed over to SAPS prior to the recent unrest, but which Police Minister Bheki Cele says he never received - must be made public. The DA today submitted an application in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) for Minister Dlodlo to publicly release the intelligence report(s)... GUEST: John Steenhuisen, MP and Leader of the Democratic Alliance, DA

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7:52

What’s behind Tunisia’s protests and why was the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/27

On Sunday, Tunisia's president dismissed the government and froze the parliament, prompting massive protests across the country. Guest: Ebrahim Deen, Senior Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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7:41

SAHRC probes threats of eviction for refusal of Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/27

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it will launch an investigation after receiving a complaint that tenants of an upmarket estate in Midrand were threatened that unless they were vaccinated their lease would be terminated. The company responsible for the estate says the communique was not meant to force any of its tenants to vaccinate but was addressed to people, mostly security officers in communal living quarters who do not want to commute to their homes every day, while on

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12:33

ABSIP holds Imbizo on Township Economy after unrest

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/26

The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals today hosted an Imbizo on the Township Economy under the theme "Rebuilding, Restoring and Revitalising the Township Economy". The Imbizo comes in the wake of the recent unrest, which saw several stores and malls in townships being looted during the Free Zuma protests. GUEST: Langa Madonko, Deputy President of the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals

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4:21

10 suspects appear for Phoenix murders, looting

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/26

10 suspects are appearing in the Verulam magistrate's court, north of Durban today in connection with some of the killings that took place in Phoenix during the recent violent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal. The accused in relation to the killings at Phoenix are to appear behind closed doors. GUEST: National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson in KZN, Natasha Kara

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5:44

KZN learners taught about racism following Phoenix...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/26

KwaZulu-Natal Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu speaks to us about the reopening of schools, after he visited several schools today, particularly in Phoenix where tensions are still running high after the recent violent unrest. During his visit in the area, Mshengu assured community members that safety measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of learners. Guest: Dr Barney Mthembu, HOD for the department of Education in KwaZulu Natal

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4:57

Schools reopened without incident – DBE

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/26

Following the reopening of schools today, we speak to the department of basic education just to find out if they have sufficient capacity to cope after the recent unrest that saw many schools being vandalised in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, National spokesperson of the Department of Basic Education

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