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8:56

King Mswati appoints new Prime Minister

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/16

Today, King Mswati III is expected to hold talks following last month’s deadly pro-democracy protests. All citizens of the kingdom have been invited to the forum known as iSibaya at the Ludzidzini Royal Palace. This is the first time the king will address the unrest in which at least 50 people died. Guest: Zweli Martin Dlamini, Managing Editor of Swaziland News

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5:50

20 people killed in KZN unrest

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/15

The past few days have been extremely challenging for Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal as we all witnessed violent incidents which from the beginning appeared to have arisen as a response to the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma. We are told that the damage caused by the looting and unrest in Durban is estimated at approximately R16 billion. Joining us to elaborate further on this is… Guest: Mxolisi Kaunda, eThekwini Mayor

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15:21

General Motau denies being part of plans to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/15

Following recent revelations by the State Security Agency that some of its former senior members within the agency, who were supporters of former president Jacob Zuma, were key in orchestrating the violent unrests in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. This morning, Deputy Minister of State Security Agency, Zizi Kodwa told Stephen Grootes that retired army general; Mojo Motau is one of the people who made inflammatory statements in the past…. Guest: General Mojo Motau, retired South African Army

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16:31

Unrest impacts SA vaccination rollout

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/15

The Health Department has called on people visiting vaccination sites to remain vigilant. The call comes asvaccine registration for people aged 35 and 49 opens. Vaccinations for the age group will start on the first of next month. Acting Health Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane joins us on the line to outline the measures underway to deal with the violent protest taking place in some parts of the country, which have impacted the vaccination rollout negatively. GUEST: Acting Health Minister, Ms

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4:01

Taxi operations impacted by ongoing looting

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

The National Taxi Alliance say the ongoing rampant looting at malls and other areas are a threat to taxi operations. The Taxi Alliance say transport businesses are losing on the routes they have nurtured for so long and the ranking facilities they fought so hard for at the malls. To elaborate more on this, we're joined on the line by Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance (NTA)... GUEST: Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance (NTA)

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7:19

How do our people express themselves outside of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

So yesterday I came across an Interesting article on our WhatsApp pad, which was written by one of our listeners - Independent political analyst Luchulumanco Mawisa. In the 2019 article titled "How do our people express themselves outside of toyi-toyi", Mawisa talks about how delivery protests are birthed by the absence of party political engagement and how people of this land ought to build a form of organic African discourse that puts the electorate at the centre of democracy. I found this article

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3:31

Calls for state of emergency as looting continues in SA

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says the President will declare a state of emergency if necessary to quell the violent protests and looting that has gripped Gauteng and KZN. Briefing the media yesterday Mapisa-Nqakula says the department of defence does not think the country has reached a point where a state of emergency is needed. Guest: Dr Dale McKinley, who is an Independent Political Analyst

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8:43

Why is the Black Consciousness voice missing in our...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

South Africa riots: Why is the Black Consciousness voice missing in our narrative today as townships flare up in fire? You may recall that during the struggle years, the Black Consciousness Movement used to carry a slogan that said ‘Udarkie akaspine ekasi’ loosely translated as ‘A Black person doesn’t commit crime in the townships’. This mantra was a metaphor that suggested that we must not cripple ourselves as Black people. Given what is happening in our country at the

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4:22

IEC launches online voter registration facility

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

The Electoral Commission has today launched an online voter registration facility allowing new voters to register and existing voters to update or amend their registration from the ease and convenience of their homes or elsewhere. To explain how this virtual system will work is… Guest: Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission

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9:26

Zimbabwe exempts SADC members from visa requirements

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/14

On World News today – we focus on good news for a change. After our neighbouring country, Zimbabwe became the first nation to exempt all member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) from visa requirements. To explain what this means is… Guest: Professor David Moore, Professor of Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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5:28

Voice of the voiceless Alex FM looted

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

Alex FM was looted early this morning. Several property has been damaged and equipment stolen. The station has been closed indefinitely. GUEST: Alex Fm, Station Manager Takalane Nemangowe

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9:17

Over 50 suspects arrested in Mpumalanga looting

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

The widespread looting around In Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal has spread to Mbombela, In Mpumalanga. Monday saw incidents of looting at Nelspruit Plaza's TOPS, KaBokweni Plaza, KaNyamazane Plaza, Emoyeni Mall and Dayizenza Mall; police reacted quickly to prevent people from looting even further. Currently the situation in the province remains calm GUEST: Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Vusi Shongwe

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9:49

KZN, Gauteng protests exacerbated by social ills - ISS

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

South Africa's Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster Ministers led by Police Minister General Bheki Cele, briefed the nation about the violence and looting that has erupted in the provinces of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng provinces. Major General Siphiwe Sangweni, chief of Joint Operations, says he can't say for certain that there won't be any abuse by SANDF members. He was asked about how they will ensure that soldiers don't abuse their authority… GUEST: Lizette Lancaster,

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9:28

Project an image of calm despite the anxiety we face...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

Given the ongoing protests. We examine South Africa’s socio-economic challenges, asking – why haven’t we made considerable gains when it comes to socio-economic challenges? It’s been 27 years now since the new dispensation and yet when it comes to socio economic issues nothing much has changed. Guest: Siseko Khumalo, Lecturer at the University of Fort Hare

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6:56

Black Business Forum condemned rampant looting of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

The Black Business Forum has condemned the riots and looting of businesses that havebeen taking place across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in recent days. In the midst of the looting of businesses, the organisation has at least counted 30 black-owned businesses looted across the country so far. But is there anything that businesses can do to prevent looting? Guest: S’fiso Shezi, National spokesperson of the Black Business Forum

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8:39

India proposes population control measures...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/13

India has proposed a series of fresh population control measures reminiscent of China's two-child policy. The proposed measures were announced in two states, namely; Uttar Pradesh and the state of Assam in north-eastern India. But why now and what informs this decision? (GUEST) Prof. Amitabh Kundu is Senior Fellow at the WorldResourcesInstitute

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11:33

We never thought Zuma’s actions would lead to his...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/12

17:52 What more can the ruling party do to restore peace and order in the country? “ANC reacts to army deployment and latest developments in the country” Guest: Pule Mabe, National spokesperson of the African National Congress

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8:24

SA shutdown due to divisions within ANC - EFF

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/12

EFF leader Julius Malema says no members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), should be deployed to quell the ongoing unrest in the country. Malema tweeted earlier that "no soldiers on our streets! Otherwise, we are joining. All fighters must be ready... they won't kill us all. We need a political solution to a political problem, not soldiers". To elaborate more on this, we're joined on the line by EFF national spokesperson Vuyani Pambo GUEST: EFF national spokesperson Vuyani

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7:10

KZN, Gauteng unrest to turn away local &...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/12

Business owners are counting losses totalling millions of rand following massive looting of shops as, this as protesters are calling for the release of former president Jacob Zuma, invaded businesses overnight - Continuing into the afternoon today. Clothing, liquor and furniture shops in parts of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng were left dry by looters. Joining me on the line is Frank Blackmore, KPMG lead economist, to assess the scale of the economic damage caused by the sporadic looting... GUEST: Frank

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4:38

Rampant looting, unrest put massive strain on Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/12

The Gauteng government says they are concerned about the impact of the recent sporadic acts of violence and lawlessness in parts of the province which have affected some provincial government services, including vaccination sites in the affected areas. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson to the Gauteng Premier David Makhura GUEST: Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson to the Gauteng Premier David Makhura

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