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8:28

African leaders head to France for Africa Finance Summit

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/18

On World News today, we look at the Africa Finance Summit that is being hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Several African leaders are attending the summit, including our own President Cyril Ramaphosa. But what can we expect from this Summit and how is Macron’s relationship with some of the African countries? Guest: Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Professor of International Relations @ Wits

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10:56

ANC to oppose Magashule application to lift suspension

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/17

The ANC will oppose an application to lift the temporary suspension of Secretary-General Ace Magashule. The party took this decision this afternoon.GUEST: Pule Mabe, ANC national spokesperson

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8:48

Seriti commission had predetermine outcome to aid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/17

Public Works Minister, Patricia de Lille, who was scheduled to be the first witness in the Arms Deal fraud and corruption case involving former president Jacob Zuma, says she is relieved that the case is finally resuming. De Lille was the whistle blower and raised the alarm on the issue of the arms deal more than 20 years ago. She was in court today as proceedings were postponed by the Pietermaritzburg High Court to next Wednesday. De Lille says she's more than ready to give evidence next

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17:38

Mangaung municipal manager refutes claims of being...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/17

Leaders of the Mangaung Shutdown protest are calling for the disbandment of the Mangaung Metro Council for its failure to steer the metro in the right direction following its placement under administration. They are also calling for the removal of the city manager, Tankiso Mea whom they accuse of financial mismanagement, unauthorised and wasteful expenditure. Guest: Themba Zweni, Spokesperson of the Mangaung Shutdown protest Guest: Advocate Tankiso Mea, Mangaung Metro Municipality's Municipal

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7:55

Noble Peace prizes come with conditions attached -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/17

World News: On Saturday, Ethiopian authorities announced the postponement of the country’s parliamentary elections, due to take place next month. The head of the country’s election board said repeated extensions of voters' registration dates, delay in nominating and training of electoral staff as well as delay in printing and distribution of ballots forced the delayGuest: Dr David Matsanga, expert on East Africa diplomatic relations and Chairman of the Pan-African Forum

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8:35

Gauteng health official calls for tighter Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/14

Gauteng is now in the midst of a Covid-19 third wave. Premier David Makhura confirmed this during an official opening of a refurbished mining hospital in Carletonville west of Johannesburg. The 181 bed hospital which cost 460-million rand will cater for Covid-19 patients. Makhura says despite the province being in a third wave, there'll be no need to shut down the economy.GUEST: Meisie Lerutla, Chief Director District Health Services at the Department of Health in Gauteng

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8:04

Parly Health committee concerned by chaotic scenes at...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/14

Parliament’s health portfolio committee has expressed concerns following chaotic scenes that were recently witnessed at Sisonke vaccination sites in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. But what can be done to avoid a repeat of this? Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health

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6:37

SADTU concerned over school safety after angry...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/14

SADTU reacts to a viral video of aggrieved parents at a Pretoria primary school who violently threw the principal out of a chair. Apparently, the parents are not happy with the principal’s performance and they are accusing her of driving the school into financial ruinGuest: Tseliso Ledimo, Provincial Secretary of SADTU in Gauteng

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9:12

Nearly 10 000 people raped in 3 months - Cele...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/14

Police Minister Bheki Cele has described sexual violence against women in South Africa as the Nation's shame. Releasing the quarterly crime stats earlier today, Minister Cele says almost ten thousand people were raped between January and March this year. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki CeleGUEST: Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki Cele

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10:17

“We not the only family fighting what we’re fighting...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/14

Alleged underworld gang boss Nafiz Modack has officially been charged for the murder Anti-Gang Unit Detective Charl Kinnear. Former rugby player, Zane Kilian is also facing the same murder charge. For more on this we're joined on the line by Mrs. Nicolette Kinnear, the wife of slain Cape Town top cop Lieutenant colonel Mr. Charl Kinnear.GUEST: Mrs. Nicolette Kinnear, the wife of slain Cape Town top cop Lieutenant colonel Mr. Charl Kinnear

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16:31

Spur in hot water after employee dies after being...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/13

The EFF in Buffalo City are calling for the dismissal of a restaurant manager at Las Vegas Spur, in Hemmingways East London after an employee reportedly died on duty. The party says the manager forced 35-year-old Funiwe Nkebe to report for duty even though she called in sick. Funiwe collapsed during her shift and was rushed to hospital, where she died. GUEST: Siyanda Mbuwana, the cousin to Funiwe Nkebe, the Spur employee was coerced into coming to work despite calling in sick GUEST: Siyabonga Rumbu,

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7:24

Magashule will not apologize to Ramaphosa - takes...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/13

Suspended ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule will not apologize to party President Cyril Ramaphosa. Magashule was given 48 hours to apologise publicly for the unlawful suspension letter he sent to president Ramaphosa last week. Briefing the media yesterday, ANC acting secretary-general Jessie Duarte said she hoped Magashule "will rise to the occasion" and duly apologise to ANC structures. Guest: Carl Niehaus, ANC member and Spokesperson for the Umkhonto We Sizwe Military Veterans' Association,

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11:51

Free State grapples with surging Covid-19 cases

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/13

The Free State province is currently experiencing difficulty in tackling Covid-19 cases and the officials in the province are worried about the current trajectory, even going as far as saying that if it continues unabated, the province is likely to reach the threshold for a new wave in the coming weeks. Joining us to discuss this further is…..Guest: Dr David Motau, HOD, Free State Health Department

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6:18

Cape Town refugees, asylum seekers given deadline to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/13

World News: A new deadline has been set for refugees and asylum seekers housed in temporary shelters in South Africa's City of Cape Town to either accept re-integration into their host communities or face eviction. South Africa's Home affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said that the refugees have until this coming Saturday- 15th of May, to make a decision. At least 1600 refugees are being housed in two temporary shelters in Paint City, Bellville and the Wingfield Military Base in Kensington. For more

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18:31

Graves carry a higher meaning of land ownership and...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/12

Graves carry a higher meaning of land ownership and heritage - Lawyer Bulelwa Mabasa on spat between farmer and Beresford familyMany of you may recall our conversation with one of our listeners from Port Saint Johns, in the Eastern Cape, Noah Beresford, who called in to share his family's story of how his grandfather sold their family farm back in the 70s and how the new owner of the farms wants to remove the graves of the Beresford family. Take a listen to his story...GUEST: Ethel Nonkwelo - The

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4:55

Broadcaster Koketso Sachane joins SAfm

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/12

There is a new presenter who is joining the Safm family - Koketso Sachane will be on your airwaves every Wednesdays and Thursdays from 20:00 to 22:00pm on hashtag #SafmMeetingPoint. He joins me on the line to talk about his life and new journey on Safm…GUEST: Koketso Sachane, Host of SAFM's The Meeting Point

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21:19

Neutrality is not an option in Palestine-Israel...

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/12

Violent clashes over the status of Jerusalem have escalated dramatically over the last 24 hours with Hamas-fired rockets from Gaza into Israel and retaliatory airstrikes leading to international calls for the violence to stop. Yesterday several pickets and demonstrations were held across South Africa in condemnation of Israel's attacks on Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. Israel says they will take any action necessary to protect its citizens and that It is the right and the duty of every state

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8:17

Al Jama-ah Party outraged by SA’s proposal on polyandry

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/12

Al Jama-ah Party leader Ganief Hendricks speaks to us about his party’s position on SA’s Green Paper that has been released for public comment. The Green Paper proposes, among other things, the practice of polyandry, where women can have more than one husband. Guest: Ganief Hendricks, Al Jama-ah Party leader

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10:07

Health workers mark International Nurses Day

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/12

Today marks ‘International Nurses Day’ a day that allows us to celebrate the outstanding contribution of the world’s oldest and largest profession – the nursing profession. Joining us to discuss challenges faced by the nursing profession is Lerato Mthunzi. She is the first nurse to establish a trade union in South Africa post 1994 and she has been a nurse for 20 years, working in both the public and private sector. Guest: Lerato Mthunzi, President of Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union

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6:09

Road spike-thefts on the rise in Tshwane

The National Pulse ·

2021/05/11

Why are road spiking incidents on the rise, particularly in the Tshwane area? We find out from Karen Yssel who is the chairperson of the Cullinan Community Policing Forum. Guest: Cullinan Community Policing Forum chair Karen Yssel

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