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7:11

Beneficial bacteria to be used to prevent HIV in women

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

Researchers in South Africa this week launched a clinical trial which seeks to find out whether treatment with Lactin-V, which is derived from a strain of bacteria - can protect women from HIV. This first-in-Africa study will enrol 60 healthy young women between 18 and 23 years of age, to receive 11 doses of Lactin-V over the course of four weeks. Lactin-V has already been tested in more than 200 women in the US and shown to be safe. For more on this study we are now joined on the line by Professor

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7:01

SA can play critical role in mediating over...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

South African dockworkers In Durban are protesting and refusing to off-load an Israeli ship in solidarity with Palestinians. Members of the South African Trade and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) won't off-load the cargo from the Israeli vessel following a call from the Palestine General Federation of Trade Unions to refuse to unload Israeli ships and goods from seas and airports. The protest action comes just days after similar action was taken by dockworkers in Italy...GUEST: Honourable Shaik Emam,

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8:48

SA is not a credible mediator on Israel- Palestine...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

ACDP reacts to the Israel-Hamas ceasefire: The party has been very consistent in saying that ‘every sovereign state has the right to defend itself against any form of attack’ and according to them, this right also extends to IsraelGuest: Rev Kenneth Meshoe, leader of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)

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7:38

KZN Social Development delivers Budget Vote

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

KZN’s Social Development Budget Vote: The department outlines its plans in terms of how they’re going to implement various programmes that are aimed at tackling poverty, social protection and social development amongst the poorest of the poor, and the most vulnerable and marginalised. Guest: Nelisiwe Vilakazi, Head of Department for KZN’s Social Development

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4:25

SA more honest mediator in Israel-Palestine conflict...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/21

Yesterday, Israel’s security cabinet voted to approve a tentative cease-fire, after days of fighting with Hamas that claimed hundreds of lives. The truce came into effect this morning. But what guarantees do we have that violence won’t ensue again? We find out from…Guest: Naeem Jeena, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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11:08

What constitutes the township economy?

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

What constitutes the township economy? And how does this informal economy provide unique insights into township informal business and entrepreneurship? How do we measure Informal economies and how much do townships contribute to South Africa's economy? And lastly how can we revive South African's townships after the Covid pandemic? To answer this we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Dr Thami Mazwai, Adviser of the Sukuma Relief Fund, which was established to support small businesses as result of the

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8:51

KZN Education department on their Budget Policy Speech

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

The MEC for Education in KZN, Kwazi Mshengu has tabled the budget for the Department of Education in the province. We speak to MEC Mshengu about some of the challenges and achievements they have registered over the past 2021/22 financial year. Guest: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu

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7:51

KZN Agriculture and Rural Development department on...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

The MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in KZN, Bongiwe Sithole-Moloi, officially delivered her third annual Budget Policy Speech at the KZN Legislature in Pietermaritzburg today. We speak to Vusi Zuma the spokesperson for KZN Agriculture and Rural Development who will unpack the major plans by the Department for the 2021/22 financial year...GUEST: Vusi Zuma the spokesperson for KZN Agriculture and Rural Development

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7:11

PanSALB calls for COVID-19 information to be...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

As phase two of the vaccination roll-out gets underway, the Pan South African Language Board has criticised the government for not doing enough to ensure COVID-19 information is disseminated in indigenous SA languages. The board says government officials continue to communicate information mainly in English, which often gets lost in translation. GUEST: Xolisa Tshongolo, acting CEO of the Pan South African Language Board, PanSALB

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18:50

Moseneke to lead elections review panel

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke will lead an elections review panel. The review panel is to advise the IEC if polls can go ahead under the current COVID-19 conditions.Prof William Gumede joins us to unpack the results of the 40 by-elections that took place yesterday. The big winner was the ANC as the ruling party managed to retain 27 of the 40 wards it contested. We also speak to IEC Commissioner, Mosotho Moepya…Guest: Professor William Gumede, From the School of Governance at

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7:49

Spain vows to protect borders against Moroccan migrants

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/20

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has vowed to protect borders with all necessary measures after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco to the bordering Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Monday and Tuesday. Joining us to explain what’s going on is…Guest: Marta Garrich, Commentator of Spanish political affairs

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5:48

Belgravia school pupil suspended after setting...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/19

A pupil from Belgravia High School, in Cape Town has been suspended after he set fire to a girl's hair during class. The incident reportedly took place on Monday. To elaborate further on this, we're joined on the line by Millicent Merton, a spokesperson for the Western Cape Education DepartmentGUEST: Millicent Merton, a spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department

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7:03

Northern Cape schools grapple with surge in Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/19

Northern Cape schools have continued to record an increase in COVID-19 cases. Since the beginning of May, at least 124 positive COVID-19 cases were reported at schools across the province. Some schools have since closed as a result of positive casesGUEST: Northern Cape Education Department spokesperson, Lehuma Ntuane

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4:56

R70 COVID-19 vaccination administration fee too...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/19

Medical practitioners are proposing that government increase the R70 administration fee for a COVID-19 vaccination from the private sector. Vaccines will neither pay for the doses, nor the administration fee. Either medical aids or the state will foot the bill. But the South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the R70 fee is too little.GUEST: Dr Angelique Coetzee, chairperson of the South African Medical Association, SAMA

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14:18

“These young thugs wouldn’t have died if police did...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/19

Gauteng police have condemned a mob justice incident that left has four people dead in Zandspruit near Honeydew north of Johannesburg. Police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says no arrests have been made. He says police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder. It's understood a group of nine young men was taken to a local sports ground in the early hours of this morning. The young men were then beaten up by angry residents who accused them of terrorising the community. Makhubele says the

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6:11

OUTA against allocation of billions to SAA subsidiaries

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/19

Stefanie Fick explains why OUTA is against the allocation of R2.7 billion to SAA subsidiaries. The organisation will soon approach Parliament to convince them to stop the bailout of SAA subsidiariesGuest: Adv Stefanie Fick, Chief Legal Officer, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse

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5:03

Dr Motshekga sues Modjadji royal council for defamation

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/18

The Modjadji royal council in Limpopo say it will not backing down on its decision to name prince Lekukela Modjadji as the heir to the Balobedu throne. The council caused a stir last week when it announced that princess Masalanabo would no longer ascend the throne as queen. The council is accusing the ANC's Member of Parliament Dr Mathole Motshekga of sowing divisions and confusion in the monarchy. Motshekga has in turn stated that he will institute defamation proceedings against the Royal Council

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4:00

Solidarity takes Minister Sisulu’s department to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/18

Trade union Solidarity is set to file court papers to challenge the Water and Sanitation Department's decision to hire Cuban engineers to assist with the country's water infrastructure. The Union recently filed papers to force the department to disclose information on the employment of the Cuban engineers.GUEST: Solidarity's spokesperson Morne Malan

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12:25

Police launch manhunt for Tembisa teacher accused of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/18

Pupils in Ivory Park, Tembisa have shut down eight schools after a teacher allegedly raped a Grade 10 pupil. This allegedly took place at Umqele High School. Pupils are demanding for the removal of the educator.GUEST: Mahlako Komane, SABC senior journalist GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Education Department

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7:04

IEC ready for by-elections in 25 municipalities

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/18

Tomorrow will see 40 by-elections taking place in 25 municipalities across the country and in a few months’ time, South Africa will hold its local government elections. So joining us to discuss the IEC's state of readiness for upcoming by-elections and local government polls is…Guest: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Deputy CEO, Masego Sheburi

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