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10:48

Should SA scrap Freedom Day from its national calendar

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/27

In conversation with David Letsoalo about why he thinks South Africa should scrap Freedom Day from its national calendar. He says as a nation we should ask ourselves if Freedom Day is worth celebrating. Guest: David Letsoalo is a Sankarist, an activist and a law academic

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8:13

Examining Lesotho’s fragile coalition government

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/27

On World News today, we tackle the politics of Lesotho and examine the country’s state of affairs, particularly looking at its fragile coalition government. This after the Mountain Kingdom’s Prime Minister Lehlohonolo Majoro decided to fire four more ministers of his party who announced that they were forming a new party.Guest: Rapelang Radebe, SABC Corresponded based in Lesotho

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7:04

Transgender teens at higher risk of committing suicide

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

Transgender teens are at a higher risk of being victims of abuse, violence, using drugs and attempting suicide compared to their peers, according to new reports. Psychiatrist and past-president of the South African Society of Psychiatrists, Professor Gerhard Grobler says despite growing global attention on and acknowledgement of gender diversity, young people who identify as transgender still face an uphill battle for acceptance... GUEST: Professor Gerhard Grobler, Psychiatrist and past-president of

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10:24

Are Jewish Judges being targeted at JSC interviews?

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies says Jewish Judges are being target at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) interviews prior to Freedom Day. The Board feels Jewish Judicial candidates; Advocate Lawrence Lever and Judge David Unterhalter were subjected to questions pertaining to their Jewish identity while no other candidates were subjected to offensive religious scrutiny.GUEST: Wendy Kahn, National Director of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies

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28:41

Following the damning findings against Western Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

What’s next for Hlophe – can his legal team turn the tables against the tribunal findings? Following the damning findings against Western Cape High Court Judge President John Hlophe by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal – we speak to the man who represented him during the tribunal hearing, Courtenay Griffiths QC. He disagrees with the findings of the tribunalGuest on the line (UK) Defence lawyer, Courtenay Griffiths

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3:28

SAPS seeks new service providers to curb Forensic DNA...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

Forensic DNA backlog will soon be a thing of the past, following the SAPS announcement that they have just concluded a two-year contract with a service provider to supply the much-needed consumables essential for DNA testing. Guest: Vishnu Naidoo, National Police spokesperson

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5:56

Abasa concerned by 43% pass rate for chartered...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

What contributed to the country’s low pass rate for chartered accountants and why are we failing to increase the number of black chartered accountants in South Africa? We hear from Abasa president after a worrying 43% pass rate for chartered accountants. Guest: Ashley Dicken, President of the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of Southern Africa (Abasa)

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11:37

Cubans globally march against 59 years of US blockade

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/26

Yesterday, Cubans living in South Africa added their voices in the Global Caravan against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. For those of you who may not be familiar with the story (the United States embargo against Cuba - basically prevents American businesses, and businesses with commercial activities in the United States, from conducting trade with Cuban interests).Guest: Madam Christina Flores, President of the Association of Cuban

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3:11

Brain Drain - Why are more and more South Africans...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

There has been a surge in skilled people leaving South Africa. "Brain drain" - the long-term departure of qualified and experienced people from a country has raised concern. Some South Africans are not necessarily moving because they feel opportunity is better, some have cited corruption, poor policies, crime and political instability as some of the main driving factors to leave.GUEST: Walter Prins, A South African Who Worked and Lived In the UK for 20 Years

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10:53

SA struggling with nearly 200 thousand DNA test kit...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

The families of rape survivors say the DNA test kit backlogs are prolonging their agony and preventing them from finding closure. Senior police officials recently told Parliament the backlog at the National Forensic Science Laboratory stands at more than 173 thousand cases. Experts say this opens the door for perpetrators to walk free and continue their crime sprees. The details in this story may offend sensitive viewers, please be warned.GUEST: Police Minister, Bheki Cele

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10:03

SA engineers have capability yet are side-lined for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

The Department of Water and Sanitation says government's diplomatic relations agreement allows for its use of Cuban professionals. The Department is clarifying its reasons for hiring 24 Cuban engineers to assist with South Africa's water challenges. The Department says around 65-million-rand will be spent on the engineers over the next two years. However, civil society organisations and members of the public have raised concerns over why South African engineers are not being provided the job

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4:50

US warns citizens against traveling to SA

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

The South African tourism sector wants answers on why the United States of America has decided to issue a travel advisory, warning its citizens not to travel to South Africa, citing violent crime, protests and strikes as some of the key reasons. Guest: Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa: CEO, Tourism Business Council

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11:32

The drivers of Brain drain in SA

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

There has been a surge in skilled people leaving South Africa. "Brain drain" - the long-term departure of qualified and experienced people from a country has raised concern. Some South Africans are not necessarily moving because they feel opportunity is better, some have cited corruption, poor policies, crime and political instability as some of the main driving factors to leave...GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, a former Statistician-General at Statistics South Africa

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9:14

ANC MP calls for Pemmy Majodina to be held...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

ANC MP Mervyn Dirks joins us to explain why some party members want Pemmy Majodina to be held accountable over the personal protective equipment deal that the ANC caucus awarded to her son. Guest: Mervyn Dirks, ANC MP

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7:05

Contralesa outlines objectives of inaugural Ancestors...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

General Secretary of Contralesa joins us to outline the objectives of the inaugural Ancestors Day ceremony which is due to take place next month at the Mathibela Royal Palace in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga. The organisation is urging South Africans to celebrate and observe African spirituality and its role in our lives through ceremonies and rituals that honour the ancestors.Guest: Zolani Mkiva, General Secretary of Contralesa

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8:39

Racism is a pandemic - US Civil rights lawyer

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/23

On World News today we take a closer look at Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict, asking how significant is it for the US and black bodies in general across the globe? I’m sure you will agree that George Floyd’s trial has been one of the most closely watched cases in recent memory. Guest on the line (US): Tricia “CK” Hoffler, Civil rights lawyer & President of the National Bar Association

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4:37

Equal Education protesters demand release of KZN...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/22

Members of Equal Education have been picketing at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education in Pietermaritzburg to demand the release of the final KZN Learner Transport Policy. The policy comprises legal guidelines to provide transport to pupils who have to walk a long distance to school. Equal Education says learners should be free from the burden of walking exhausting dangerous routes to school.GUEST: Zanele Modise, Head of National Organizing At Equal Education

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11:58

Limpopo launches electronic registration for Covid19...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/22

Following the official launch of Limpopo’s electronic registration for Covid19 vaccine – we hear from the province’s Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba in terms of how they are going to manage their roll out processes moving forward. Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, MEC for Health in Limpopo

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10:39

SA taxpayers to be burden by Covid-19 Vaccine Injury...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/22

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) say they are in opposition to South Africa's proposed Covid-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme. The purpose of the Covid Scheme is to compensate people who suffer injury as a consequence of a Covid-19 vaccine being administered. The ACDP say the scheme will actually shift liability for a civil claim from the vaccine manufacturer to the taxpayerGUEST: Wayne Thring, Deputy President of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP)

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10:51

Zuma's lawyers quit ahead of corruption trial

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

Defence lawyers for former president Jacob Zuma's have withdrawn from the corruption case against him. Mabuza Attorneys filed a formal notice of withdrawal in the Pietermaritzburg high court today, just weeks before Zuma's corruption trial. So what bearing will this have on the case?Guest: Michael Osborne, Constitutional Law expertGUEST: Former president Jacob Zuma's son, Edward Zuma

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