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7:01

Alleged unrest Instigator Ngizwe Mchunu declared...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/21

The National Prosecuting Authority says they will be opposing bail in the case of former radio DJ Ngizwe Mchunu. Mchunu appeared this morning at the Randburg Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg. His case was postponed to the 28th of July for a formal bail application. On Monday, Mchunu handed himself over to police after a warrant for his arrest was issued for allegedly instigating violence during last week's unrest and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng. GUEST: National Prosecuting

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11:47

ANC presidency hopes party funding matter will be...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/21

Yesterday the High Court in Pretoria dismissed with costs, the EFF's application to have the bank statements of President Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign made public. The EFF had approached the court to seek the disclosure of the statements in an application linked to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's invalidated report on the CR17 campaign finances. During the course of that litigation, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba had agreed to a request from Ramaphosa's lawyers for the bank

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12:27

19 dead from homebrewed alcohol in EC

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/21

The National Liquor Traders has expressed its deep concern over the recent deaths of three women in Ntabozuko in the Eastern Cape due to drinking illicit, homebrewed alcohol. They are also concerned that communities are increasingly exposed to life-threatening concoctions and unwillingly drawn into the criminal precincts of a now flourishing illegal trade in alcohol. For more on this, we are joined by Lucky Ntimane from the Liquor Traders Association of South Africa Guest: SABC journalist, Abongile

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6:37

US military carries out airstrike against militants...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/21

Yesterday, the US military carried out an airstrike against terrorist militants in Somalia. The airstrike targeted al Shabaab fighters in the city of Galkayo which is in the central part of the country on Africa’s east coast. But what informed these airstrikes and why now? Guest: Na'eem Jeenah, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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8:25

DA studying Moseneke report and will communicate next...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/20

Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says the upcoming 2021 Local Government Elections will not be free and fair. Releasing a report, on whether the current conditions of Covid-19 are conducive enough to hold free and fair local government elections, Moseneke says the elections must be held not later than February 2022. GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, DA National spokesperson

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15:21

IEC to make pronouncement after studying Moseneke...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/20

The Electoral Commission today received the final report of the Inquiry into Ensuring Free and Fair Elections during Covid-19 from former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke. Guest: Electoral Commission of South Africa, Commissioner Mosotho Moepya

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10:40

Should CR17 funders be revealed?

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/20

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed with costs, the EFF's application to have the bank statements of President Cyril Ramaphosa's CR17 campaign made public. The EFF had approached the court to seek the disclosure of the statements in an application linked to Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's invalidated report on the CR17 campaign finances. During the course of that litigation, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba had agreed to a request from Ramaphosa's lawyers for the bank

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8:32

Over 700,000 people died last year - Stats SA

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/20

Stats SA has revealed that over 700,000 people died over the last year, as compared to 550,000 the previous year. This is contained in their latest Mid-Year population estimates which show that the COVID-19 pandemic impacted mortality and migration in the country since the start of the pandemic early last year. Guest: Diego Iturralde, Chief Director for Demographic Analysis @ Stats SA

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6:03

China province accused of trying to steal trade...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/20

Following yesterday’s startling revelation that state-sponsored hackers working for a Chinese province tried to steal trade secrets from at least one South African company. Guest: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations @ Wits

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3:31

Police launch manhunt for suspects after a Golden...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

Police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a Golden Arrow bus driver was shot and wounded while driving on the N-2 highway near Nyanga on the Cape Flats. The motive for the shooting thus far is unclear but many suspect it may be linked to the ongoing taxi violence in Cape Town. GUEST: John Dammert, Golden Arrow spokesperson

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9:49

59 million people will suffer over ANC factional...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

What can South Africa learn from the recent riots that threatened the country’s stability? In conversation with Ahmed Shaik Emam, NFP MP Guest: Ahmmed Shaik Emam, NFP MP

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9:20

Insurrection was a form of sabotage against...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

Given recent riots that we have witnessed in South Africa, we tackle political developments in the country and examine as to whether South Africa was on the brink of insurrection. Guest: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst based at Unisa

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8:36

New court directions to fast-track prosecution of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

Officials from the Department of Justice and Correctional Services are doing oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal to assess the impact of the recent unrest in the province. The Deputy Minister of Justice John Jeffery visited Verulam Magistrates court in Durban, were approximately 1-thousand 700 people were arrested in the province in connection with the unrest. In the same breath, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola has gazetted new court directions to fast-track looting and public unrest cases. Meanwhile,

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6:39

Moody’s downgrades five South African municipalities

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

Ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded five South African municipalities warning of rising liquidity pressures as a result of shortfalls in revenue collection. The downgraded metros are the City of Ekurhuleni, the City of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Municipality and the City of Johannesburg. Guest: Karen Heese, Economist at the Municipal IQ

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8:18

Protests in France against COVID-19 vaccinations

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/19

On Saturday, thousands of French citizens protested against the government’s latest measures to push people to get vaccinated and curb rising infections by the delta variant of the Coronavirus. But how should President Macron respond to these protests – given the fact that France presidential elections are just around the corner? Guest: Koffi Kouakou, Africa Analyst and Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa-China Studies

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9:08

Ubuntu Wealth Management CEO suspended for alleged...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

The CEO of Ubuntu Wealth Management Qhawe Sithole has been suspended for allegedly looting. Sithole is accused of looting a washing machine, a bar stool, alcohol, braai accessories and other goods during the recent unrest in KwaZulu-Natal. Sithole, who is also a former pupil at Hilton College in the KZN Midlands - One South Africa's most expensive school, has been criticized publicly for being privileged and yet still being caught looting... GUEST: Ubuntu Wealth Management's chief operating officer

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8:41

Gqeberha taxi boss killed

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

A Gqeberha taxi association chairperson has been killed in a hail of bullets. Uncedo taxi association chairperson Diki Zamani was gunned down in Njoli, yesterday. The motive for Zamani's murder is still unknown. GUEST: South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) deputy chairperson in the Eastern Cape, Gabs Mtshala

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8:31

Did a leadership vacuum further exacerbate unrest &...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

The fact that looting continued unabated in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal is a clear indication of a leadership vacuum in many communities, according to many critics. Many of you have argued that the looting and protests are indicative of the failure of political leadership and in particular the ANC government. Why were politicians, councillors and mayors not out and about speaking to citizens not to loot? Why do we only take action when the damage has already been done? GUEST: Executive Mayor of

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8:23

China makes 10 million doses of Sinovac Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

Earlier this month, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority authorised the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine, manufactured by Sinovac Life Sciences Co. Post the approval, CORONAVAC announced that they are ready to deliver 2.5 million vaccine doses immediately. To explain how this whole delivery process will work out is…. Guest: Anton Arendse, Numolux Group Chief Operations Officer

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7:03

Steve Tshwete Municipality calls on Clover SA to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

In a bid to attract revenue and to create employment opportunities in Mpumalanga, the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has proposed to Clover SA to move its cheese factory to the municipality. Their proposal is informed by Clover SA’s decision to move its cheese production factory from the North West province due to poor service delivery related issues. The Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has a 20-year history of clean governance. Guest: Advocate Bheki Khenisa, Municipal Manager @ Steve

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