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The National Pulse

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7:23

Rand Water takes criminal action against residents...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/04

Rand Water says it will be laying criminal charges against residents who hurled insults at its Customer Service Centre via email during water shortages. Surely this matter is not just water under the bridge as some residents used profanities and abusive language to express their frustrations. Well to discuss the ripple effects, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Justice Mohale, Spokesperson for Rand Water

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7:42

Gupta properties to be permanently confiscated if...

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2021/06/04

The high court in Bloemfontein has granted the NPA's Investigating Directorate a restraint order to freeze assets of Iqbal Sharma, his company Nulane Investments and Islandsite Investments, which belongs to Atul and Rajesh Gupta and their wives. Sharma appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrates court for fraud, corruption and money laundering relating to the 24-point nine million rand which was paid by the Agriculture Department to conduct a feasibility study into farming projects in the Free State

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16:13

Eskom dismisses claims of implementing Stage 6...

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2021/06/04

Eskom responds to Ted Blom’s accusations, including the assertion that some parts of the country are already on stage 6. Guest: Sikhonati Mantshantsha, Eskom spokesperson

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7:52

“The truth will come to light” - Meisie Lerutla...

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2021/06/04

The Gauteng Provincial Command Council says they have increased the number of contact tracing and testing teams to meet the current demand of Covid infections. Briefing the media earlier today, the Council says the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Gauteng as at 03 June 2021 sits at 465 668 with 434 452 recoveries and 11 339 deaths. Recent coronavirus statistics show that the province is in the third wave of the pandemic.GUEST: Meisie Lerutla, Chief Director District Health Services at the

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4:46

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has lost credibility -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/04

The Director General in the Health Department, Sandile Buthelezi has confirmed that their forensic investigation into the awarding of 150-million Rand Digital Vibes contract has found that it was irregular. Buthelezi has told Parliament's Portfolio Committee of Health that the report has been handed over to the SIU for further investigation. He's added that as the department, they cannot act on the recommendations of their own report as they're awaiting finalisation of the SIU report. He's also told

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5:45

Sisonke Sizophumelela campaign to mitigate impact of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/04

Given the complexity of challenges facing the vulnerable groups - as the world continues to battle the Covid19. Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development joins us to outline the objectives of the Sisonke Sizophumelela campaign that is aimed at mitigating the impact of Covid19. The O.R Tambo district for instance has been identified as a hot spot of child malnutrition. Children between birth and five years are the most affected.Guest: Siphokazi Lusithi, MEC for Social Development in the Eastern

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10:18

Eskom must come clean about areas subjected to Stage...

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2021/06/04

In conversation with energy expert, Ted Blom who is arguing that Eskom is not entirely telling the truth about stage 2 load-shedding. He says we are already beyond stage 2 and that some areas in Sandton were already subjected to stage 6 load shedding schedulesGuest: Ted Blom, energy expert

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8:03

Biden signs order expanding Trump-era ban on...

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2021/06/04

Word News: US President, Joe Biden has signed an executive order, expanding a Trump-era ban on Americans investing in Chinese companies with purported ties to China’s military. The order increases the number of restricted Chinese companies from 48 to 59. It also rewrites a previous order issued by former President Donald Trump to include companies that create and deploy surveillance technology. Guest: Dr David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of

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8:25

Lifestyle plays a big impact on infertility - Dr...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/03

June is World Infertility Awareness Month, a time dedicated to heightening awareness regarding numerous infertility issues faced by couples across the globe. This includes problems related to female as well as male fertility. During this month, several myths regarding infertility are debunked and a lot of options are brought forward to those who may want to conceive.GUEST: Dr Johannes Van Waart, who is a Fertility Specialist

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11:22

Is Triple B-EE working against people it was meant to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/03

The Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission say companies who lie about their black ownership status may have their operating licences terminated. Triple-B EE Commissioner, Zodwa Ntuli says Fronting - the misrepresentation of black economic empowerment status and the falsification of certificates, remains rife in South Africa. Some non-compliant entities - aided by consultants or advisors, and with the involvement of rent seekers in most instances - devised structures and schemes

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3:53

No midyear exams for Matriculants

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2021/06/03

Elijah Mhlanga explains why grade 12 learners will not be writing the midyear exams. On Tuesday this week, Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga told parliament that this decision was taken to ensure that they give students more time to complete the curriculum. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, National spokesperson of the Department of Basic Education

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5:49

Sports cars, franchises, properties bought with PPE...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/03

The Special Investigating Unit says it has handed over more than a hundred cases relating to Personal Protective Equipment procurement for possible prosecution. Yesterday the unit virtually briefed Parliament's Standing Committee on Accounts on its on-going investigation into the matter. So far it is investigating corruption allegations of more than 14-billion rand. GUEST: Mr Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit (the SIU)

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6:43

NPA embarks on extradition process of Gupta brothers,...

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2021/06/03

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA is embarking on the extradition process to get two Gupta brothers and their wives, involved in the Estina dairy project case in the Free State, back into the country to face charges related to the over R240-million-rand Vrede dairy farm project.GUEST: Sindisiwe Seboka, Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA's) Investigating Directorate

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5:44

Public Protector’s office guns for Zweli Mkhize

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2021/06/03

Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize’s woes keep piling up. Earlier today, the Public Protector’s office revealed that they are going to lay contempt charges against Mkhize after he failed to respond to a subpoena on three occasions. Guest: Oupa Segalwe, the Public Protector’s spokesperson

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9:09

Kidnappings is not just a Nigerian thing - Ashantiwa...

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2021/06/03

Word News: On World News today we ask, why are there so many kidnappings in Nigeria and why are school children being targeted? There have been at least six kidnappings of students in north-west and central Nigeria since December last year, and more than 800 students and staff have been abducted. In the latest school kidnapping saga to hit northern Nigeria, at least 136 students were seized on Sunday from Salihu Tanko Islamic School in the town of Tegina. Guest: Ashantiwa Ngidi, Director and founder

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18:01

White people can afford to drink not black people -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

Renowned artist and activist Ntsiki Mazwai says some black people make drinking alcohol a status symbol. The poet took to Twitter to chastise South Africa's boozing culture, particularly among Black communities, which she says takes us backwards. Mazwai also lashed out at celebrities with alcohol brands, saying that they fail to play a positive Influence among their supporters as they promote alcohol consumption... GUEST: Renowned artist and activist Ntsiki Mazwai

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6:16

DA to lay criminal charges against Health Minister

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

The Democratic Alliance has vowed to press criminal charges against Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize and Health director-general Dr Sandile Buthelezi over what the party alleges to be an irregular contract awarded to Digital Vibes. They are arguing that there is a clear violation of the law in terms of how Digital Vibes were awarded the Covid19 communication’s contract. So what will this do now to the ANC’s step aside rule? Guest: Siviwe Gwarube, DA’s National spokesperson

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6:16

Gift of the Givers responds to water crisis at Rahima...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

Gift of the Givers have responded to the water crisis at Rahima Moosa Hospital in Coronationville, Johannesburg. The non-governmental organization and disaster relief group has sent a drilling team to search for boreholes at the Hospital. Helen Joseph was another major hospital affected by the recent water shortages. GUEST: Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman

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9:31

Eskom salary negotiations collapse

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

Eskom salary negotiations have collapsed. The power utility says it has declared a dispute with trade unions NUM, NUMSA and Solidarity. It says the parties have been unable to reach an agreement during wage negotiations in the Central Bargaining Forum. GUEST: Irvin Jim, General Secretary of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa) GUEST: Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Eskom spokesperson

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5:34

Education expert calls on government to prioritise...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

Education expert, Professor Mary Metcalfe is calling on government to prioritise the vaccination of educators – as the country prepares to enter a possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Guest: Prof Mary Metcalfe, Senior Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg

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