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10:35

IEC launches 2021 local government elections campaign

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/09

Sy Mamabolo joins us to unpack the IEC’s elections campaign that was launched earlier on today. Mamabolo revealed during the press briefing that this year’s local government elections will be the most complex in the history of this country due to the coronavirus pandemic. He joins us now to elaborate further on the commission’s state of readiness…Guest: Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Independent Electoral Officer

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16:22

North West local farmers will capitalise on closure...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/09

North West government says it will intervene in the looming closure of dairy manufacturing company Clover, in the province. Clover announced it is its operations in Lichtenburg due to "ongoing poor service delivery" by the local municipality. The company says it is moving production to eThekwini, Durban where the municipality is more supportive. Meanwhile, the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment, Tourism, Rural and Agricultural Development in the province says it is perplexed by

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9:49

CloverSA closure was Inevitable due to poor...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/09

So how will the possible closure of Clover South Africa's operations in Lichtenburg, North West, due to "ongoing poor service delivery" by the local municipality, impact local farmers and farm workers? We speak to Christo van der Rheede, Chief Executive Officer of AgriSA GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Chief Executive Officer of AgriSAGuest: Theuns du Buisson, economics researcher at the Solidarity Research Institute

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6:41

Preclinical trials on new Covid-19 vaccine candidate...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/09

Professor Petra Bester from the North West University shares some exciting news, following some promising first results from preclinical trials on a new Covid-19 vaccine candidate. Guest: Professor Petra Bester, Director of the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research at the North West University

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5:42

Does Guterres deserve a second term?

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/09

Yesterday, the UN Security Council gave its unanimous backing for Secretary General Antonio Guterres to continue for a second term, hailing him as a bridge builder who has proven worthy of the post during his first term in office. Guterres was elected by the UN General Assembly to succeed Ban Ki-moon after a hotly contested election in October 2016 that initially included 13 candidates. But how much work has he done to improve the image of the UN? We find out from…Guest: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary

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4:47

Ramaphosa places Zweli Mkhize on special leave

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Health minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize on special leave pending an investigation against him. The Minister is also currently preparing himself to appear in front of the integrity committee. Dr. Mkhize is implicated in the R100-million in the issuing of a digital vibe contract…GUEST: Professor Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst Attached To Unisa

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9:09

How many children can a woman have in one birth?

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

A Gauteng woman has given birth to 10 babies, breaking the current Guinness World Record. Thirty-seven-year-old Gosiame Thamara Sithole gave birth to her decuplets at a Pretoria hospital. Gosiame Thamara Sithole broke the Guinness World Record held by Malian Halima Cissé who gave birth to nine children in Morocco last month. Gosiame Thamara Sithole also has twins. So how is this even possible? To answer this, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Dr Haynes Van Der Merwe, President of the South

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7:27

Lindiwe Mazibuko calls for #NationalBabyShower to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

Former politician Lindiwe Mazibuko has called for a National Baby shower to support a Gauteng woman who gave birth to 10 babies, breaking the current Guinness World Record. Thirty-seven-year-old Gosiame Thamara Sithole gave birth to her decuplets at a Pretoria hospital. Gosiame Thamara Sithole broke the Guinness World Record held by Malian Halima Cissé who gave birth to nine children in Morocco last month. Gosiame Thamara Sithole also has twins.GUEST: Lindiwe Mazibuko, Co-founder of Apolitical

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11:00

We need a government that thinks beyond 5 years -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

Clover is closing South Africa's largest cheese factory in Lichtenburg due to "ongoing poor service delivery" by the local municipality. The company says it is moving production to eThekwini, Durban where the municipality is more supportive. So how does poor governance affect businesses? To answer this, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Business Leadership SA chief executive officer, Busisiwe Mavuso

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9:37

EC mom prostitutes own child for drugs and alcohol

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

The bail application of a 42 year-old mother and two Bangladesh nationals who are accused of sexual exploitation and rape has been postponed to the 11th of June at the Keiskammahoek Magistrates Court in the Eastern Cape. It's alleged that the mother sold her 13 year daughter and her 16 year-old niece off to the men in exchange for drugs and alcohol. They were arrested last month following an investigation by the Hawks. Children's rights activist, Petros Majola has called on the court to show no

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5:15

KZN politicians linked to local gangs, murders &...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

KwaZulu-Natal police have found a link between a gang that has been terrorising communities in Pietermaritzburg and politicians in the province. Something that is very disturbing indeed – so how did the law enforcement managed to crack this one? For more on this, we are joined by…Guest: Col Thembeka Mbhele, KZN Police spokesperson

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8:27

Battle for helm of Zulu Kingdom continues

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

We unlock the battle for the throne of the Zulu Kingdom as things have been heating up lately since the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu as rival claimants to the crown battle it out. Guest: Shalo Mbatha, the Royal Zulu Historian & Lecturer at the University of Zululand

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7:45

Burkina Faso attack sees 160 people dead

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/08

World News: Burkina Faso is facing a deepening security crisis after armed men killed at least 160 people in an attack on a village in northern part of the country over the weekend. What is even more worrying is that the violence in the country has displaced close to two million people in just over two years. But what informs these attacks? We find out from…Guest: Corinne Dufka, West Africa director for Human Rights Watch

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12:38

Paying tribute to legendary actresses Shaleen...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

One of South Africa's most loved actresses, the legendary Shaleen Surtie-Richards, has died. Surtie-Richards, who turned 66 last month, was best known for her roles as Fiela in Fiela se Kind and Nenna in Egoli. GUEST: Generations: The Legacy creator and executive producer, Mr Mfundi VundlaGUEST: Rolan Browers, a close friend to legendary actresses Ms Shaleen Surtie-Richards, for over 35 years and who also managed her career

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6:54

Nigerian telecoms firms suspend access to Twitter

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

Nigerian telecoms firms blocked access to Twitter on Saturday following a regulatory directive aimed at suspending the US social media giant indefinitely, a move criticised by rights campaigners and diplomats as a gag on free speech.GUEST: Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and Managing Director at World Wide Worx

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4:07

Road Accident Fund reduces liability of over R200bn...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the new Road Accident Fund operating model is showing encouraging signs of efficacy. This after the RAF managed to reduce a liability of over R200 billion, to only R20 billion this year. Mbalula attributed this partly to doing away with a litigation-based claims process and inhouse claiming process GUEST: Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo

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5:29

Brian Shivambu pays back R4.5m of VBS loot

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

Brian Shivambu has reportedly signed an agreement to pay back R4.5 million that he allegedly received from the looting of VBS Mutual Bank. According to the Daily Maverick, Brian - the brother of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu, has signed a secret contract admitting to having received the VBS money gratuitouslyGUEST: Pauli van Wyk, an Investigative Journalist from the Daily Maverick's investigative unit Scorpio

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7:54

Can the ANC unite in the Free State?

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

We examine the State of the ANC in the Free State province: In conversation with the newly appointed interim Provincial Convener, Mxolisi Dukwana. Guest: Mxolisi Dukwana, Provincial Convener of the IPC in the Free State province

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5:48

No Indication as to who will lead Synagogue Church...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

Kirsten Nematendani remembers Nigerian pastor TB Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations - who was one of Africa's most prominent evangelists. Guest Kirsten Nematendani, Spokesperson of the Synagogue Church of All Nations

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10:56

Nigeria suspends Twitter

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/07

Word News: We discuss and dissect Nigeria’s decision to suspend Twitter indefinitely, asking – Is this a wise move? On Saturday, some western countries, issued a joint statement condemning Nigeria's government for banning the platform. But how will this decision affect the country’s relationship with the rest of the world? Guest: Dr Ayo Sogunro, Doctoral fellow at the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria

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