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7:04

Private Sector Workers Trade Union outraged by...

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

The Private Sector Workers Trade Union is outraged by attempts to rip off security workers of their duly deserved wage increase. They say certain employer organisations in the private security industry colluded with some deceitful unions to get themselves freed from honouring the 8% premium allowance increase that was due in March this year as agreed to with the Bargaining Council. Guest: Mzobanzi Ndabana, General Secretary of the Private Sector Workers Trade Union

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8:21

Chinese Communist Party marks its 100th anniversary

The National Pulse ·

2021/07/01

Today, the Chinese Communist Party marks its 100th anniversary. Since its origins in Shanghai in 1921, the party has grown to be one of the world’s most powerful political parties. But how is it perceived world-wide and does China have too much international influence? Guest: Dr David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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14:05

Ramaphosa must grant Zuma presidential pardon -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/30

Former ANC Youth League leader and former member of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council in Gqeberha, Andile Lungisa has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to grant former president Jacob Zuma presidential pardon. This follows the constitutional court found Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to fifteen months imprisonment. Lungisa says Con Court judges have rendered themselves political activists and agents in the service of White Monopoly Capital and that their decisions should be

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6:44

Are we entering a 'fourth wave' of the pandemic?

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/30

Health experts have warned South Africans to stay vigilant when it comes to safety precautions to prevent a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. They say our country should only proceed with the October local government elections provided we vaccinate 80% of high-risk individuals. Guest: Dr Fareed Abdullah, Director of Aids Research at the South African Medical Research

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4:34

UKZN lectures to use IsiZulu for teaching and learning

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/30

Yesterday, the University of KwaZulu-Natal launched what they term "Boosting the use of African Languages in Higher Education through a Qualified Organised Nationwide Development Strategy for South Africa" project. Through this initiative, the university will capacitate its lectures to use the Zulu language for teaching and learning. Joining us to talk about the significance of this initiative is…Guest: Professor Sihawu Ngubane, Professor of African Languages at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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8:18

Rebels in Tigray reject calls for ceasefire

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/30

On World News today, we are monitoring developments in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. On Monday, Ethiopia’s government declared an immediate, unilateral cease-fire in its Tigray region and many hailed the move thinking that the cease-fire could calm a war that has destabilized Africa’s second most populous country. However dissident leaders in the country have rejected this peace proposal, vowing to intensify their struggle until their enemies vacate Tigray. So how should interested parties deal with

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14:26

Political parties, MKMVA react to Zuma sentence for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

Former President, Jacob Zuma's Spokesperson, Mzwanele Manyi, says Zuma believes that he is being wronged by the country's judiciary. This as the Constitutional Court is due to hand down judgment on the contempt case against the former president later this morning. The Chairperson of the State Capture Commission, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, has requested that the apex court declare Zuma in contempt of court. He also wants him sentenced to two years in prison for defying summonses to testify

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4:37

South Africa 30th driest country in the world

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

With South Africa being a water scarce country, the 30th driest in the world to be precise. We have decided to invite Dr Karen Villholth who is going to share her thoughts on how shared resources and a community-focused water management system could be the solution to a land ravaged by climate crisis. Our discussion though will focus on the resilience and the vulnerability of the Limpopo River. Guest: Dr Karen Villholth, Principal Researcher and Project Leader at the International Water Management

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6:34

eSwatini government reportedly shuts down internet...

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2021/06/29

Spokesperson for Swaziland Solidarity Network, Lucky Lukhele says the Government of eSwatini has shut down the internet connection in the country. This, as protesters are calling for regime change. Earlier the government released a statement dismissing reports that King Mswati III has fled the country. The press statement also says that ama Swati government is applying interventions to resolve the present situation in the country. GUEST: Lucky Lukhele, spokesperson for Swaziland Solidarity

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6:59

Ultimate message is no one is above the law - Prof...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

Former president Jacob Zuma is in "high spirits and has no fear". This is according to his daughter Duduzile Zuma, who earlier tweeted that she had spoken to her father after Zuma was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for contempt of court. Duduzile Zuma said lockdown or no lockdown they will escourt Zuma to serve your time. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Who is a professor of political studies at Unisa

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7:09

Zuma’s criminal record may affect his presidential...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

The Constitutional Court has sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to jail for 15 months for defying the apex court's order to appear before the State Capture Commission. In handing down judgement, Acting Chief Justice Sisi Khampepe said Zuma's defiance of the constitutional court has the potential to plunge the constitutional order into crisis. She said Zuma has blatantly shown contempt of the court and the rule of law...Guest: Dr. Llewellyn Curlewis, senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law

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7:38

ANCYL should be given to its rightful members -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

Last month, the ANC National Youth Task Team booted out six members of their team due to them being over the age of 35 years. However we are told that in Limpopo some youth league members are over 35 years and they are refusing to vacate their positions. But why is there no consistency on this age limit saga? We find out from….Guest: Dominic Nkwana, a youth league leader in Vhembe District

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8:25

I knew it was big but I didn't think it would end up...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/29

Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has been jailed for 15 months for contempt of court after he failed to appear at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry earlier this year. In a scathing judgment, Justice Sisi Khampepe said that Zuma attempted to corrode the legitimacy of the Constitutional court by conducting a politically motivated smear campaign against it, the Zondo Commission and the judiciary in general. So what lessons were learned from today’s Concourt judgement? Guest: Prof Thuli Madonsela,

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7:43

Schools to close on Wednesday

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/28

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says schools will reopen on the 19th of July this year. Briefing the media earlier on in Botshabelo, Free State, on the basic education sector's response on the impact of Covid19 to schools, Minister Motshekga said teaching will stop on Wednesday and teachers and managers will have an orderly closure of schools on Thursday and Friday. To elaborate further on what this entails for learners, we're joined on the line by Mr Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the

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7:24

Only trust reputable news sites, organizations for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/28

In conversation with William Bird about the pernicious influence of Covid-19 fake news. You may recall that our government once warned that anyone that creates or spreads fake news about the coronavirus COVID-19 is liable for prosecution. But why are South Africans not listening? Yesterday, President Ramaphosa was at pains explaining that false stories are being spread on WhatsApp groups, on social media, and by word of mouth about the vaccine, claiming that the vaccine is not safe, that it can make

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9:02

ANC must show political will to prosecute Apartheid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/28

Following the NPA’s announcement that they are going to establish a specialist unit that will investigate and prosecute apartheid-era crimes. We hear from Yasmin Sooka who has been very consistent in saying that justice and closure remain elusive for victims of apartheid-era crimes. Guest: Yasmin Sooka, Human Rights Lawyer and former TRC Commissioner

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7:21

How significant is al-Sisi’s historic visit to Iraq?

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/28

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Baghdad yesterday, marking the first visit by an Egyptian head of state to Iraq since Saddam Hussein’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait. The visit is part of Al Sisi’s participation in a trilateral summit bringing him together with Jordanian King Abdullah II and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi. Guest: Na’eem Jeenah, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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5:59

EFF protestors at SAHPRA cannot be arrested despite...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/25

EFF protest organizers may face criminal charges for contravention of lockdown regulations during the party's march to the headquarters of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA in Pretoria. The party is demanding that the regulator speed up its approval of Covid-19 vaccines to curb the spread of the virus. Police will open a criminal case against the convenors after large crowds of protesters gathered in contravention of the lockdown regulations...GUEST: National Police

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14:08

We won’t comply with any regulations that won’t bring...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/25

Scores of EFF supporters have gathered at the headquarters of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, SAHPRA, in Pretoria. The party is demanding that the regulator speed up its approval of Covid-19 vaccines to curb the spread of the virus. The party says SAHPRA has seven days to adhere to their demands.GUEST: Vuyani Pambo, EFF National Spokesperson

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9:01

Sputnik vaccine not authorised by WHO- SAHPRA

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/25

Today, Economic Freedom Fighters marched to the offices of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority in Pretoria. The party is demanding that SAHPRA approves the use of vaccines from Russia and China. On the other hand, SAHPRA says they are not going to be pressured into approving Covid-19 vaccines that do not meet the regulatory requirements.Guest: Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela, CEO of the South African Health Products Regulator

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