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5:56

Closure of schools do not warrant a blanket approach...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/21

Meanwhile, the department of basic education has responded to this by asking teachers to ignore EUSA’s call, saying they should instead focus on getting vaccinated ahead of daily classes. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the department of basic education

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8:54

We’re not taken seriously by Minister Motshekga -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/21

The Educators Union of South Africa has called on all teachers not to report for work today and tomorrow. The union has also threatened to close down schools next week if the department of basic education is not prepared to listen to them. Joining us to explain this call is…Guest: Kabelo Mahlobogwane, National spokesperson of the Educators Union of SA (EUSA)

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5:29

Outcome of Ethiopia’s elections hard to predict -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/21

World News: Ethiopians are voting today in national and regional elections taking place against the backdrop of war and famine in the northern Tigray region. It is the first electoral test for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who rose to power in 2018 championing a democratic revival in Africa's second-most populous country, and a break from its authoritarian past. Joining us to discuss the significance of today’s election is…..Guest: Professor Mammo Muchie, African analyst & Research Professor on

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25:51

We’re not squeezing South Africans out of township...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/18

Yesterday we were inundated with calls complaining about how Black South Africans are being pushed out of the township economy by foreign nationals - particularly Somali nationals who are seen as the dominate role players when it comes to township spaza shops. Somalia migrants, who arrive in the country as refugees have been able to establish enterprises and thrive in the township economy despite limited access to investment capital and other resources - Why is this the case? And what happened to

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7:26

Kaunda held no grudges towards people who Imprisoned...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/18

World News: As we continue to pay tribute to Zambia's founding president and liberation icon, Dr Kenneth Kaunda. We are now joined by Kaweche Kaunda who’s going to discuss his father’s legacyGuest on the line (Zambia): Kaweche Kaunda, “KK’s son”

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10:22

Buyani Primary School principal was targeted in hit -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/18

The South African Democratic Teachers' Union has condemned the killing of the principal of Buyani Primary School. The union is also calling for the country’s law enforcement authorities to get to the bottom of this senseless murder. Joining us now to elaborate more is…Guest: Tseliso Ledimo, Sadtu Gauteng Provincial Secretary

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7:00

WHO proposes women of child-bearing be prevented...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

Understanding WHO’s stance on alcohol and women of child-bearing age. It is reported that the organisation is proposing that women of child-bearing age should be prevented against drinking alcohol. GUEST: Professor Sue Goldstein, Board Member of the Southern African Of The Alcohol Policy Alliance

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7:47

Zambia's founding leader Kenneth Kaunda has died

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda has died. Kaunda was admitted to hospital after feeling "unwell", according to a government statement. The 97-year-old became Zambia's first president in 1964 and is one of the last surviving figures from the anti-colonial struggle of the 1950s.GUEST: Izak Khomo, a producer at Channel Africa

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7:17

Stepmom, step-grandma to remain in custody for trying...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

A stepmom and step-grandma are due to appear in court today for allegedly trying to sell their step-daughter to human traffickers for R40m. The two women were caught during a sting operation in Gauteng. For the latest we're joined on the line by…GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Hawks

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5:04

Intabazwe residents continue service delivery protest...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

Residents of Intabazwe in the Free State have vowed to continue with their protests until President Cyril Ramaphosa comes to the area and addresses their concerns. The residents say their merger into Maluti-a-Phofung municipality has not benefited them. The community members are complaining about lack of services in the area. GUEST: SABC senior reporter in the Free State, Ishmael Modiba

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8:03

We’ve faith in ANC despite poor service delivery -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

Yesterday, the community of Diepkloof in Soweto took to the streets to protest about various issues that they are not happy about in the area. They also made it clear that they want illegal immigrants to vacate the area as they believe that foreign nationals have been negatively impacting the business of local spaza shops. Guest: Zandile Dabula, General Secretary of Operation Dudula in Diepkloof

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7:04

Biden and Putin meet at Geneva summit

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/17

On World News today, we give you more analysis on Biden-Putin Meeting, asking – What came out of it and how important was this meeting? US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin held their first face to face meeting in Geneva yesterday. Post the meeting, Biden said the tone of the talks was positive and Putin described the meeting as constructive. Guest: Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham

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11:31

EFF denies defying Covid regulations on gatherings...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/16

EFF leader Julius Malema says they won't listen to nor comply with Covid regulations outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa from today onwards. Last night Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will once again return to alert level 3 lockdown due to a surge COVID-19 infections across the country. In his address Ramaphosa said gatherings will be limited to a maximum of 50 people indoors and 100 people in outdoor spaces. But the EFF have defied this order by hosting an EFF June 16 commemoration address

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6:18

SANTACO to ensure commuters, drivers comply with Covid

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/16

There are allegations that some taxi commuters refuse to wear masks, even when in taxis as required. Some taxi drivers are reluctant to enforce compliance.Guest: Thabisho Molelekwa, national spokesperson of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO)

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8:59

Soweto teacher fired, principal suspended over rape...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/16

A Soweto teacher has been dismissed and principal placed on suspension for allegedly raping a pupil over a period of two years. The principal and the teacher allegedly took turns raping the learner in the principal's office. The learner was 13 when the alleged rapes started. Another shocking allegation from this horrific story is that the teacher and principal allegedly took videos and pictures while raping the pupil.GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Education Department

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5:15

Aware launches "Share the good times - not the virus"...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/16

The Association for Alcohol Responsibility and Education has launched a campaign called "Share the good times - not the virus" promoting the importance of drinking responsibly as we're approaching the third waveGuest: Ingrid Louw, CEO of Aware

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8:01

BTH co-host Selokela Molamudi tackles youth...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/16

President Ramaphosa has launched the National Pathway Management Network to assist in reducing high youth unemployment. The initiative brings together eight government departments to form a network of support for the country's youth to find ways into the economy. Speaking at government’s Youth Day event, Ramaphosa says the network which is available on a platform called SA YOUTH DOT MOBI will complement government's efforts to create spaces where young people can access information, opportunities

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6:21

ANC promises to pay staff salaries

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/15

ANC's Treasurer-General, Paul Mashatile, has admitted that the governing party is facing financial constraints which are exacerbated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Earlier today ANC staff members embarked on a nationwide picket over the party's failure to pay their salaries on time. The ANC has been experiencing financial problems with reports that it owes the Revenue Service 80 million rand in Pay As You Earn deductions. The party was also in arrears by at least 28 months or around 140 million rand on

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12:03

Why victims of GBV drop charges

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/15

The Justice Department has raised concern over the number of victims of domestic abuse and others serious crimes dropping charges against violent partners or ex-partners. Some victims of abuse have cited growing frustrated by court delays and not having faith in the Justice system. To elaborate further on this, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

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6:45

Importance of youth donating blood

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/15

Post World Blood Donor Day which was observed yesterday, we discuss the importance of young people donating blood. The SANBS has launched its National Blood Donor Month campaign under the theme ‘Give Blood And Keep the World Beating’ and they are calling on the youth to show the spirit of 1976 and come in numbers to heed the social and humanitarian call to save lives by donating blood. Guest: Dr Karin Van Den Berg, SANBS Medical Director

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