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12:13

Update on Northern Cape Covid infections & provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/28

We now speak to our reporter Reginald Witbooi in the Northern Cape about the surge in Covid Infections in the province. Some schools there have continued to record an increase in COVID-19 cases, forcing some schools to close. We will also speak about the John Taolo Gaetsewe regional conference which failed to take place last weekend…GUEST: SABC senior reporter in the Northern Cape, Reginald WitbooiGUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, Sabc Senior Reporter in the Northern Cape

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5:53

Context governs meaning - Africa analyst on Macron's...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/28

On World News today we ask, how important is Emmanuel Macron's first visit to South Africa? We are told that the French President's visit will deepen bilateral relations between bilateral relations between South Africa and France. You may recall as well that South Africa is France's largest trading partner in Africa, while France is South Africa's second largest trading partner in the European Union. For more on the significance of Macron's visit, we are joined by...Guest: Koffi Koakou, Africa

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3:55

You can’t be half pregnant - either Etolls are...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

Gauteng Transport MEC, Jacob Mamabolo has announced that a decision has been taken to scrap the provincial e-toll system. Opposition parties, civil society and ANC in Gauteng have long pressured government to do away with the system, as motorists have refused to pay for it. Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, last week announced that a decision by government on the future of the e-toll system is imminent. The e-tolling system was introduced in 2013. GUEST: Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA),

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2:06

Mashaba hands memorandum of grievances to Mpu SAPS...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

President of ActionSA, Herman Mashaba, has handed a memorandum of grievances to the Lows Creek police station outside Barberton in Mpumalanga during the court appearance of a man accused of arson. The man is accused of being part of a group that torched a camping site for workers and families of three mine workers whose remains are still trapped underground in the Lily mine. The mine caved-in in February 2016. GUEST: Harry Mazibuko, spokesperson of the former mine workers and the families of the

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5:41

Karpowership denies wrongdoing in bidding process

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

Eskom is once again requesting the public to reduce the usage of electricity. This after the power utility yesterday implemented stage 1 loadshedding. Eskom says the power system is still severely constrained, with a high probability of loadshedding. Almost 10% of the year 2020 was consumed by load-shedding according to a 2021 statistical report by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). As power cuts persist in 2021, we speak to Karpowership - which has been shortlisted as a

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2:46

Zuma faces more legal woes

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

Former president Jacob Zuma's legal woes are mounting, this after the constitutional court struck off the roll Zuma's application to appeal the personal cost order he incurred in his challenge of the constitutionality of former public protector Thuli Madonsela's report on state capture. Earlier today the ConCourt struck off the roll, with costs, Zuma's bid to appeal a six-to-ten million-rand cost order. Guest: Dr. Llewellyn Curlewis, senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law at the University

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7:13

ANC, Equal Education launch take WC education to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

The ANC in the Western Cape together with Parents for Equal Education SA have launched a court bid to force the Western Cape’s department of education to deal with the issue of unplaced pupils in the province. They also want urgent steps to be taken to ensure sufficient places were available for pupils at public schools by the commencement of the 2022 academic year. Guest: Khalid Sayed, ANC Western Cape schooling spokesperson

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8:36

Syrians vote in crucial election

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/27

Yesterday, Syrians residing in government-controlled parts of the country voted in a presidential election. But for many people though, the election result is a foregone conclusion and does little to build relations with Western governments who are very critical of the Assad regime. So what is the significance of this election? Guest: Ebrahim Deen, Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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8:32

Eskom Implements Stage 1 loadshedding

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/26

Eskom will Implement Stage 1 loadshedding from 17:00 until 22:00 tonight due to shortage of generation capacity.GUEST: Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Eskom spokesperson

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5:36

Unmarried Eastern Cape woman shocked by news of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/26

The 68 year old Nomachule Philda Qangule from kuNgolo village in Libode in the Eastern Cape, recently found out, to her shock, that she is married. Home Affairs officials informed her that she is married to Mfanakhe Solomon Zulu of KwaZulu Natal. But Nomachule Qangule has never been married. Home Affairs records show she tied the knot in 1985 and her husband died in 1995. Home Affairs officials say they cannot annul the marriage when the alleged spouse is deceased. GUEST: Siya Qoza, Spokesperson for

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4:03

Busmark U-turns on decision to reinstate & back pay...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/26

Busmark has lodged an application to appeal against a decision to reinstate 82 workers who were unfairly dismissed in 2013. In August 2013 members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) participated in a National Motor strike which Busmark says was unprotected. Busmark, a company which manufactures, maintains and services buses, then took disciplinary action against the striking workers by dismissing them. The matter was eventually solved through Private Arbitrator who ordered

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10:36

There’s political interference in Zuma corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/26

Earlier today, former president Jacob Zuma’s legal team tabled their reasons in the Pietermaritzburg High Court as to why they want NPA’s senior prosecutor Billy Downer to recuse himself from the Arms Deal corruption case. But were they convincing though – do they have a strong case against Billy Downer? We find out from Elton Hart who has been following the case…Guest: Elton Hart, Attorney at the University of Johannesburg Law Clinic

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6:00

US imposes sanctions on Ethiopia over instability in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/26

The United States has imposed sanctions on Ethiopia following the continued fighting in the Northern region, Tigray. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US is placing visa bans on officials responsible for, or complicit in, undermining resolution of the crisis in Tigray. To make sense of this development, we are joined by…Guest: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum

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3:30

Liquor traders concerned by possible liquor ban

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/25

Liquor traders are calling on government to rethink possible tough restrictions on alcohol, which may Impact township households negatively. With Covid infections on the rise and as Gauteng, the Free State and North West province grapple with the impact of a third wave, the Liquor Traders Association have requested a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa to halt another possible ban on the sale alcohol as Taverns have already been affected immensely by previous restrictions.GUEST: Lucky Ntimane,

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16:22

Minister Sisulu defends decision to use Cuban engineers

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/25

The Department of Water and Sanitation says it will defend in court its decision to use Cuban engineers to try and fix some of the water problems in the country. Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu says Cuban engineers have experience working with water problems.GUEST: Minister of Human Settlements, Water & Sanitation, Lindiwe Sisulu

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7:35

CorMSA wishes Africa political, economic stability as...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/25

The Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa, CorMSA says it wishes Africa political and economic stability so that it is able to reduce the number of displacements which leads to an increased number of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers on the continent. This comes as countries celebrate Africa Day today. The annual commemoration marks the 58th anniversary of the founding of the organisation of African Unity, now African Union, on May 25th in 1963. GUEST: Mr Thifhulufheli Sinthumule,

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5:14

Taxi violence not linked killing of Durban top cop -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/25

National police commissioner General Khehla Sithole has directed the immediate mobilisation of a 72-hour activation plan after a local station commander near Durban was killed. The motive for the killing is not yet known. Guest: Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, SAPS national spokesperson

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6:45

We’re not here by accident - small parties have the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/25

The National Assembly Rules Committee has unanimously agreed to National Assembly Speaker’s decision to give all National Assembly political parties proportional voting rights on the public protector’s removal. For more on this, we are joined by General Bantu Holomisa who had written to Thandi Modise a few weeks ago, asking that smaller parties be allowed to vote in the removal proceedings of Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Guest: General Bantu Holomisa, UDM leader

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55:01

I’ve never killed nor orchestrated the killing of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/24

In a wide ranging interview – Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi talks about his role as the Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and nation, and he also discusses history and heritage of the Zulu nation and to a large extent, he will also provide answers to questions about the pivotal role played by the Zulu Monarch in preserving cultural identity and promoting unity, especially among the Zulu people and the South African society in generalGuest: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, Traditional Prime

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21:57

Can Religion be used as a Weapon of War?

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

“Professor Villa Vicencio shares thoughts on the possible dangers of using violence and war in the name of religion”Guest: Professor Villa Vicencio is an Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Cape Town and former director of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

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