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9:11

TAPSOSA accuses unions of selling out workers at...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

The Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa (TAPSOSA) is accusing trade unions who are chosen to represent workers in the bargaining council of selling out. They are also of the view that the bargaining council is a scam designed to defraud and exploit the vulnerable security officers. But can they substantiate their claims? To speak to us about this, Guest: Moses Malada, Secretary General of the Association of Private Security Owners of South Africa

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9:42

AU suspends Mali’s membership after military coup

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/02

Word News: The African Union has suspended Mali’s membership from the bloc, following last week’s military coup. The block is also calling for the immediate lifting of the house arrest of Bah N'Daw, the president of the transitional government overthrown by the coup, and Moctar Ouane, the prime minister. So how does this move affect the politics of Mali on the continent and the country’s Haidara Cisse who is vying for PAP’s presidency position? For more on this, we are joined by…Guest: Sanusha

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7:37

UCT children's Institute calls for Increase in child...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

The children's Institute at the University of Cape Town and the Centre for Child Law have called on Parliament to address South Africa's crisis of child malnutrition and increase the child grant by R10 during October's Medium Term Budget, this as the country marks Child Protection week. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Professor Katherine Hall from the University of Cape Town's Children's Institute to reflect on the implications of cuts on social grants...GUEST: Dr Katherine Hall

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10:13

Mboweni given 30-days to resign

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

The Progressive Youth Alliance has given Finance Minister Tito Mboweni 30-days to voluntarily resign from office. The Youth Alliance, which consists of the ANC's youth alliance structure such as the ANC Youth League, Sasco, the Young Communist League and Cosatu Young Workers, amongst others, marched to the National Treasury offices today, to demand the removal of politicians and those in strategic positions above 60-years to retire. The Alliance also demands for the promise of free education be

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7:27

Samsung achieves third successive B-BBEE Level 1...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

So we all know Samsung as the company that puts the power of great technology in our hands. Recently Samsung continues to play an active role in Government's vision for a more inclusive society. The electronics giant has achieved a remarkable third successive Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 Contribution Status. This is impressive - especially at a time when the country needs to feel the full effects of real empowerment.GUEST: Hlubi Shivanda, Director of Business Innovation

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5:36

SA faces more unemployment woes

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2021/06/01

Statistics South Africa has released the unemployment rate for the first quarter, which rose slightly to a new record high of 32.6% from 32.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020. This means that the number of unemployed people now stands at seven million and 242 000. Following this increase, we are told that this is the highest unemployment rate recorded since the start of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) by Statistics South Africa in 2008. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke joins us now to

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9:35

Doctors don’t trust NHI system - SAMA calls for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

The South African Medical Association (Sama) say many of their member doctors are planning to emigrate if the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is implemented. Speaking during a presentation on the NHI in parliament earlier today, SAMA's chairperson Dr Angelique Coetzee says they are in full support towards the achievement of Universal Health Care in South Africa but more transparency is needed on the funding and implementation of NHI. She joins us on the line...GUEST: Dr Angelique Coetzee,

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6:51

We’re crying, we’re dying - Joburg NPO begs Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

Several Non Profit Organisations (NPOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) say they haven't received their subsidy from the Gauteng Department of Health in months. Woodside Sanctuary, a registered PBO and NPO in Johannesburg, is allegedly owed close to 800-thousand-Rands. The NPO which provides full-time residential care to people with profound intellectual disabilities says this has been happening on an annual basis and Non Profit Organisations are scared to speak out in fear of reprisal

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10:19

SAMATU accused of forcing doctors to pay membership...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

Natalie Zimmelman explains why SA’s public sector doctors are not happy with SAMATU’s persistence in deducting membership fees. Apparently, doctors across the country are being forced into paying for SAMATU membership fees even though some of them have already embarked on a process of leaving the union. Guest: Natalie Zimmelman – CEO of the South African Society of Anaesthesiologists (SASA)Guest: Dr Cedric Sihlangu, who is the National Coordinator of the National Task Team of Samatu

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8:28

Southern Africa Resource Watch to fight lawsuit by...

The National Pulse ·

2021/06/01

Word News: Last week, the Southern Africa Resource Watch went to court to defend themselves against a law suit brought against them by a Canadian mining company, First Quantum Minerals. At the heart of this issue, the organization is against the exploitation of poor communities by mining companies.Guest: Edward Lange, Southern Africa Resource Watch’s Research and Policy Officer

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6:22

SAMWU), Tshwane Region will tomorrow be marching to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

SAMWU), Tshwane Region will tomorrow be marching to the office of Tshwane Executive Mayor highlighting challenges facing employees.Guest: Mpho Tladinyane, SAMWU Tshwane Regional Secretary

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5:06

chaotic scenes at the Pan African Parliament

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

GUEST: Sophie Mokoena - SABC Foreign Editor

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6:40

31 May is World No Tobacco Day

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations. Guest: Corné van Walbeek - Professor at the School of Economics and Principal Investigator of the Economics of Tobacco Control Project, University of Cape Town

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4:51

The African People’s Convention party is accusing the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

The African People’s Convention party is accusing the NPA of selective justice, saying they are quick to prosecute black suspects but slow to prosecute white suspectsGuest: Themba Godi, leader of the African People’s Convention

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9:13

Why are some Post Office branches closing?

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

Guest: Nomkhitha Mona – Post Office CEO

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7:01

The Communications Workers Union are concerned about...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

The Communications Workers Union are concerned about job losses and the planned closure of 130 branches by the SA Post Office (Sapo). Guest: Aubrey Tshabalala, general secretary of the Communications Workers Union

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11:53

US the People, the only youth party opposed to the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

We outline the objectives of US the People, the only party opposed to the existence of the State in South Africa. The party is also advocating for a resource-based economy, which uses resources rather than money, where people have access to whatever they need without the use of money and credits. Guest: Tshireletso Mati, Spokesperson of US the People

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7:47

Chaos erupts at Pan African Parliament: "ANC Chief...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

Guest: Pemmy Majodina - ANC chief whip

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5:06

what’s the current state of Newcastle

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/31

Post the city of Newcastle’s Budge Policy Statement that was delivered by Councilor Ntuthuko Mahlaba about a month ago - we examine the City’s state of affairs. You may recall that Normandien area came under the spotlight when tensions between farm workers and farmers escalated – also the issue of Municipal debt took centre stage when efforts by Eskom to collect revenue were met with several challenges. So what’s the current state of Newcastle – is the municipality succeeding with its social

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11:31

Covid Command Council to meet on Sunday over surge in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/28

Deputy Minister of Basic Education Reginah Mhaule, says the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) will meet this Sunday behind closed doors to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in the country. This as the number of new COVID-19 infections continue to rise and some provinces like Gauteng and the Free State have entered the third wave.The council is expected to discuss implementing stricter lockdown measures to curb the rising numbers. GUEST: Reginah Mhaule, Deputy Minister of Basic

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