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8:08

Police involved in taxi killings - SANTACO

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/07

Is the taxi industry doing enough to quell taxi violence in the Western Cape? We speak to Santaco about the ongoing taxi violence in the Western Cape. So far more than 30 people have been killed in taxi violence in the province since the beginning of this year. Guest: Bafana Magagula, Chief Strategic Manager at the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)

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9:48

People in England no longer forced to wear face masks

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/07

World News: About two days ago, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that his government will no longer forcepeople in England to wear face masks from later this month, and social distancing will be scrapped.But latest reports coming from the UK suggest that cases are now soaring, deaths are on the rise and yet in just days, the country will effectively declare the pandemic over. That aside –what lessons can South Africa learn from the UK in terms of Covid19 management? Guest:

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5:29

200 000 SAPS members to be vaccinated for Covid

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

The campaign to vaccinate about two hundred thousand South African police officers for COVID-19 kicked off today at the Orlando Stadium, in Soweto, south west of Johannesburg. The police force's medical scheme Polmed,aims to complete this process by the 11th ofAugust. The scheme is currently providing health insurance to about 80 percent of the country's police force. The campaign is in partnership with the AfroCentric Group.AfroCentric Group CEO Ahmed Banderker joins us on the line to tell us more

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9:21

What happened in Natal shouldn’t playout in your...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

Police Minister Bheki Cele has refuted criticism that the police did not act on the mass gathering at Nkandla at the weekend. Thousands of supporters of former president Jacob Zuma gathered at his home in Nkandla, north of KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, in contravention of lockdown regulations. Speaking at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, during the vaccination drive, Cele said the police were present but had to restrain themselves to avoid a volatile situation... GUEST: Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for

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6:54

Pastors angered by closure of churches

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

National movement, Pastors Against Church Closure say churches are not government departments and should not be criminalized. The movement, that constitutes religious leaders, briefed the media earlier today on the organisation's stance on the ban on religious gatherings as per current adjusted level 4 lockdown rules. Pastors Against Church Closure have since pledged its support for churches who will open their doors for Sunday service. GUEST: MoAfrika Wa Maila, National Convenor Pastors Against

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6:10

Interpol issues red notices against Guptas

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

The National Prosecuting Authority Investigative Directorate has intensified its efforts to extradite the Gupta family. It has confirmed that the International Criminal Police Organisation Interpol has issued red notices against Atul and Rajesh Gupta as well as their wives. The controversial businessmen and associates are wanted in connection with the Free State Agriculture Department's alleged fraud in the procurement a 24-point-nine-million-rand tender. Gupta associate and former Transnet board

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6:39

Zuma must be pardon for contempt of court - Aljamah...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

We hear from the Aljamah political party on why they think that sending Zuma to jail is not a good idea. The party’s argument is that the constitutional court should only have done that if it was a unanimous decision. Guest: Ganief Hendricks, Al Jama-ah Party leader

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6:18

Over 15 000 public servants irregularly paid R350...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

The Public Service Commission has noted with concern the revelation by Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu that 15 711 public servants were irregularly paid the R350 COVID-19 grants meant for unemployed citizens. According to them what is even more worrisome is the fact that officials that are supposed to promote professional ethics and act in an ethical manner are the ones stealing from the vulnerable and disadvantaged members of society. To elaborate further on this, we are joined

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8:06

Are pro-democracy protests in eSwatini justified?

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/05

Why is King Mswati so reluctant to implement political reforms? We ask this question following growing reports of state violence against demonstrators in eSwatini which has been engulfed by pro-democracy protests. Guest: Faith Mabera, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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11:01

Grant recipients paid on different days due to Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

Social development minister Lindiwe Zulu says her department are in talks with the National Treasury to get the R350 Covid-19 social relief grant extended. Giving a media update on the department's response to COVID-19 earlier on today, Minister Zulu says her department is working on ensuring that the collapse of the economy is prevented. She adds that the decision to close alcohol was important as 50% of road deaths in the country were due to alcohol consumption. She joins me on the line... GUEST:

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6:46

Municipal salary negotiations between SAMWU and SALGA...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

Municipal salary negotiations between the South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) have collapsed. The Municipal Workers' Union, say they will conclude these negotiations on the streets. Workers are demanding a R4, 000 salary increases across the board, while the employer is offering a 4% salary increase. 257 municipalities may be affected if SAMWU down tools... GUEST: Dumisani Magagula, Deputy General Secretary of the South African

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5:19

FBI to probe five suspects arrested in Mayville Durban

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

Five men were arrested in Mayville Durban last week. Police seized dozens of arms as well as ammunition. Two men, who were accused of a knife attack at a mosque and organizing bomb scares in Durban, are reportedly among the arrested suspects. Investigations are still on-going and it's believed the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is also probing the men. GUEST: KZN Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele

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6:20

Heavy rainfall, floods, Covid19 wreak havoc in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

Heavy rainfall, floods, Covid19 and the recent lockdown have wreaked havoc in the Western Cape. Five days of continuous rain in the province have left communities hungry, cold and in despair. Gift of the Givers has since dispatched teams to twenty five locations to provide aid to over 500 households which have been affected. GUEST: Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman

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5:52

What are the objectives of the upcoming inaugural...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

We outline the objectives of the upcoming inaugural Imago Africa Conference that is going to take place in September and October this year. The conference will tackle topics that have relevance to most aspects of our daily existence during lockdown. Guest: Carol Dixon, one of the event coordinators, and an IMAGO therapist and psychologist

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6:43

Why are we not appreciating our domestic workers?

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

Domestic workers do so much for us - they keep us safe and in comfort but many of them still remain underpaid, overworked, harassed and exploited. According to the fourth annual SweepSouth report, domestic workers who are not on the SweepSouth platform earned between R2, 614 and R2, 916 a month in the past year, which fell below the minimum wage increase as of March 1, 2021. This then begs the question as to why are we not appreciating our domestic workers? For more on this, Guest: Dr Aisha Pandor,

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7:16

Heads of state pay tribute to Doctor Kenneth Kaunda

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/02

On World News: With the funeral service of the late Zambian President, Doctor Kenneth Kaunda currently underway in Lusaka. We are now joined by Dr Emanuel Matambo to discuss Kaunda’s legacy and his contribution to the liberation struggle in general. Kaunda will always be remembered for having played a key role in supporting African nationalism. Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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10:30

Tributes continue to pour for legendary musician...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

Legendary South African musician Steve Kekana has passed away. He was 63 years old. Kekana shot to fame in the late 1970's. The singer and song writer had recorded more than 40 albums in his career. He was also an advocate and a lecturer at UNISA. One of the musicians that Kekana worked with is Joe Nina. He joins us on the line GUEST: South African Musical icon, Joe Nina GUEST: Former Justice and Correctional Services minister, Advocate Michael Masutha

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4:42

Parts of KZN to go on lockdown after Foot-And-Mouth...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza has declared the district municipalities of King Cetshwayo, Umkhanyakude and Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal a Disease Management Area following the outbreak of Foot-And-Mouth disease. The Minister says this is a government effort aimed at preventing a further spread of the disease from the affected areas. GUEST: Dr Bontle Modisane, Acting Acting Deputy Director-General for Plant and Animal Health at the department of

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5:37

Zuma Imprisonment won’t have major impact on ANC,...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

Alliance partners of South Africa's ruling ANC, Cosatu and the SACP say in as much as it is sad to see former President Jacob Zuma going to jail, his sentencing reaffirms the centrality of the constitution and the rule of law. Zuma has until Sunday to hand himself over to the nearest police station for defying the apex court's order to appear before the State Capture Commission. The court also ordered that if he fails to hand himself by then, Police Minister Bheki Cele and Police Commissioner Kehla

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7:58

Zuma has himself to blame for Concourt Judgement - Dr...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

The Jacob Zuma Foundation says the ConCourt judgment against former president Jacob Zuma is unconstitutional. Zuma was found guilty of contempt of court and sentenced to 15 months imprisonment. The foundation further states that the Constitutional Court acted with bias. Previously Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed Zuma's application for his recusal as the chairperson of the state capture commission. Zuma applied for his recusal in the High Court. Zondo ignored the request and the

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