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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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7:10

Old Mutual to host free Covid-19 webinar

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

Vaccination against COVID-19 will be a key component of South African businesses being able to return to 100% productivity and limit the long-term health and economic impact of the pandemic. For corporate and SME leaders, developing return-to-work strategies amid Covid-19 vaccination will be key to minimizing the number of employees who are unnecessarily excluded from work by circumstances beyond their control. This is even more important as businesses work to recover from the financial losses of

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6:33

Police continue search for kidnapped KZN acting chief

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

Police are still searching for an acting chief who was kidnapped at gun point from his home in eZingolweni on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal. Acting inkosi Makhosandile Ngcobo leads the Qiniselani Manyuswa Traditional Council in eZingolweni. Provincial Cooperative Governance MEC - Sipho Hlomuka - has called for the safe return of Ngcobo. He joins us on the line…GUEST: MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta), in KZN, Sipho Hlomuka

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7:02

Suspended presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

Suspended presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko has told the Gauteng ANC Provincial Executive Committee that she will only step aside after the Special Investigating Unit concludes it investigation into alleged corruption related to the supply of Personal Protective Equipment. Her lawyers say she is disappointed by ANC provincial secretary Jacob Khawe's statement that she should step aside after the Provincial Disciplinary Committee found her guilty. The committee found Diko guilty of failing to

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7:13

LGBTIQ community demand Ramaphosa to end homophobic...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

The LGBTIQ community is demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa take drastic action to end attacks on them. This follows the murder of six people in the past three months with the recent incident having taken place this morning in the Eastern Cape. This community says their plight is not being taken seriously by the police and lawmakers. We are now joined on the line by Movement Building Officer at Other Foundation, Virginia Magwaza.GUEST: Movement Building Officer at Other Foundation, Virginia

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6:47

“Black leaders not being given opportunity to lead” -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/21

The Black Management Forum is meeting with the board of Absa bank tomorrow to get clarity after its CEO Daniel Mminele resigned when he had only served for under a year and a half. The organisation says it is concerned about black leaders not being given an opportunity to lead. We are now joined on the line by....GUEST: Yonela Mvana, Board member of the Black Management Forum

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15:29

Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape have...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

Academic activities at the Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape have been suspended once again due to ongoing student protests. Students are protesting against financial exclusion and calling for free education. Police were reportedly pelted with stones and an armoured Nyala vehicle was set alight. GUEST: Yonela Tukwayo, Spokesperson for Walter Sisulu University (WSU)

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7:07

NUM women structure concerned by rising gender wage gap

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

Why does the gender pay gap continue unabated in South Africa? Stats SA's 2019 Inequality Trends report found that women earned on average 30% less than men in the same jobs. The report also revealled that males are more likely to be employed and have relatively better-paying jobs compared to females. The National Union of Mineworkers' National Women Structure says to address such challenges, we need to create a more gender-equal wage structure; to provide training courses on negotiation skills..

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12:44

Rand Water says SAMWU strike unprotected - Union...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

Rand Water says the have contingency measures in place to ensure that water supply will not be affected as Samwu workers' are set to strike over bonuses and wages tomorrow. Rand Water says the strike action by the union is not protected.GUEST: Tebogo Joala, General Manager Of Rand WaterGUEST: Mamorena Madisha, SAMWU Deputy provincial secretary

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4:58

Lindani Myeni was shot and killed by police in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

We now speak to the family of Lindani Myeni, the South African man who was shot and killed by police in Honolulu, Hawaii, last week. Following his tragic death, lots and lots of questions are being asked about why he was gunned down. Guest: Beatrice Sizani Nhleko, Lindani Myeni’s grandmother

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8:47

US moves to ban menthol cigarettes

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

Dr Kgosi Letlape shares his thoughts on possible US move to ban menthol cigarettes. Here at home Letlape has been consistent in saying that it is the government’s duty to ensure that smokers have less harmful nicotine products available to accelerate the decline of smoking rates in the country. Cigarettes with flavours such as chocolate have already been banned in the US, with the rationale that such a ban would discourage youth initiation. Letlape joins us now to elaborate more…..Guest: Dr Kgosi

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8:31

Chad's President Idriss Deby dies in fight against...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/20

World News: One of Africa's longest-serving leaders, Idriss Deby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years, has died on the battlefield. Deby was re-elected to a sixth term with 79.32 percent of the votes cast in April 11's election, according to provisional results from the electoral commission that were released yesterday. Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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16:33

“If I read my emails on PPE procurement, things...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku talks about his legal woes. Recently, the high court in Pretoria dismissed with costs his application to set aside a damning report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU)Guest: Dr Bandile Masuku, former Gauteng Health MEC

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8:03

Several provinces will face water shortages as SAMWU...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

Several provinces will be without water on Wednesday, this as members of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) and workers at Rand Water will be embarking on a strike. Rand Water supplies bulk water to municipalities and industries in Gauteng, North West Mpumalanga and Free State provinces. The workers are demanding better working conditions and a salary increase...GUEST: Mamorena Madisha, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Secretary of the South African Municipal Workers’ Union

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10:45

Cape Town's protesting asylum seekers and refugees to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi says 121 protesting asylum seekers and refugees who are currently accommodated in Paint City and Wingfield in Cape Town have accepted an offer to be taken back home. Briefing the media earlier today on protests by asylum seekers in Cape Town, Minister Dr. Motsoaledi says others have accepted reintegration while others are still refusing to leave the area. Last year the Department gazetted tough new regulations to control the movements and activities of

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5:42

Windhoek court rules against same-sex couple's...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

The Windhoek High Court has refused an application to compel the Namibian Home Affairs Ministry to allow the twin daughters of a gay couple to enter Namibia. The twin daughters have been left stranded in South Africa - after the Namibian Home Affairs Ministry refuse to issue travel documents for Paula and Maya Lühl-Delgado. The Ministry demands genetic proof of parenthood. The two were born through a surrogate pregnancy in Durban last month. GUEST: Phillip Lühl, a parent to the twin daughters, who

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5:38

Cape Town fires rage on uncontained

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

Residents of Vredehoek in Cape Town are evacuating their homes as strong winds continue to fan a fire that has been raging on the slopes of Table Mountain. Hundreds of firefighters have worked through the night battling the blaze which has so far gutted a number of historic buildings. For the latest on the story, we are joined by…..GUEST: Arlene Wehr, Interim commander for Rhodes Memorial Command

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8:44

Zimbabweans commemorate 41st independence anniversary

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/19

World News: Many of you may recall that the country attained its political independence from Britain in 1980 – but 41 years later – is the country where it’s supposed to be in terms of development and achievements and how much has changed in the past 41 years? Guest: David Hamadziripi, Zimbabwean Ambassador to South Africa

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6:41

Sibanye Stillwater launches Marikana Renewal Programme

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

Sibanye Stillwater will spend close to four-billion Rands to extend the life of the Marikana operations it acquired after purchasing of Lonmin two years ago. Sibanye-Stillwater has also launched the Marikana Renewal Programme to building a new legacy of healing and hope at Marikana. The mine's CEO Neal Froneman says the events at Lonmin, Marikana mining operations, that culminated at Wonderkop in 2012 in which 44 lives were lost, will be remembered as one of the most visibly traumatic events in the

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5:21

Two Hawks members appear in court for stealing money...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

Two members of the Hawks appeared in court after being arrested for allegedly stealing money from a cash-in-transit crime scene. The pair, based in Gauteng, appeared in court on Tuesday. GUEST: Hawks national spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale

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5:02

Eskom’s Business Investment Competition

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

We bring you part two of Eskom’s Business Investment Competition and today we speak to Ntosh Madlingozi about his involvement in this year’s Eskom Development Foundation Business Investment Competition and Business Connect seminar.Guest: Ntosh Madlingozi, Eskom 2020 Business Investment Competition (BIC) Moderator

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