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The National Pulse

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6:50

Sperm donor seeks to have parental rights

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

Can a sperm donor have parental rights and what happens when the agreement between the sperm donor and parents/recipient is broken? Our discussion is informed by a Gauteng man who donated his sperm to a same-sex couple and who has since approached the Gauteng high court for access to the child. Guest: Shani van Niekerk, Senior Associate and Attorney @ Adams and Adams

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7:47

Parliament adopts report on public submissions to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee tasked with drafting amendments that will see the expropriation of land without compensation has adopted the report on public participation. To explain what’s going to happen next is…Guest: Dr Mathole Motshekga, Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee Committee to Initiate and Introduce Legislation Amending Section 25 of the Constitution

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6:54

What would a Castro-less Cuba look like?

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/16

On World News, today we focus on Cuba as the Island nation is about to enter the post-Castro era with Raul Castro due to step down as head of the ruling Communist Party. Today, the country’s Communist Party begins its eighth Congress which is set to conclude on Monday next week. Guest: Dr Jorge Duany, Director of the Cuban Research Institute and Professor of Anthropology at Florida International University

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5:26

Family of Lufuno Mavhunga disappointed at school's...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

The family of grade 10 learner, Lufuno Mavhunga, who committed suicide after being assaulted by a fellow learner at a Limpopo high school, says it's disappointed at the school's handling of the matter. Lufuno's brother Kenneth Mavhunga,GUEST: Kenneth Mavhunga, the brother of Lufuno Mavhunga, who committed suicide after being assaulted by a fellow learner at a Limpopo high school

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7:09

We don’t want government short changed by Johnson &...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has told Parliament that Johnson and Johnson is refusing to sign off the supply of a further 20 million doses of the Covid -19 vaccine. The pharmaceutical giant first wants a letter from the Department of Trade and Industry endorsing the local investment it has made in Aspen. Mkhize says this is a surprise move as such support is already part of the agreement and has been publicly stated. He says this is only one of the many hurdles they have had to deal with as they

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8:08

5 killed during violence at ANC Mpumalanga branch...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

ANC Deputy Secretary-General, Jessie Duarte says five people have died during violence at ANC branch meetings in Mpumalanga this month. Duarte says intra-party violence is very concerning to all leaders in the party. She says the party is in trouble and all members must work together to unite the movement. She was speaking in an exclusive interview with SABC News...GUEST: Vusi Shongwe, MEC for Community Safety in Mpumalanga

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8:09

Burkina Faso indicts former President Blaise Compaore...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

We now focus on Thomas Sankara’s legacy, telling you more about who he was and what he stood for, and his influence across the continent/globe. Guest: Andile Mngxitama, President of the Black First Land First party

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6:15

Eskom’s Business Investment Competition

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

Eskom’s Business Investment Competition and today we speak to cecil ramonotsi, ceo of eskom’s development foundation.

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6:45

KZN government opposes Transnet move to shift Durban HQ

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

But what really informed this move? We get the other side of the story as we speak to…..Guest: Moshe Motlohi, GM: Port of Durban

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4:38

KZN government opposes Transnet move to shift Durban HQ

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/15

Sihle Zikalala explains why KZN government is opposed to the relocation of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s head office from Durban to Ngqura in the Eastern Cape.Guest: Sihle Zikalala, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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10:41

In 2018, South Africa introduced Africa’s first major...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/14

In 2018, South Africa introduced Africa’s first major tax on sugar-sweetened beverages based on grams of sugar. The tax now stands at about 11% of the price per litre. Recent Research shows that excess sugar, particularly in liquid form, is a major cause of obesity and is a risk factor for diseases like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, many common cancers and tooth decay. To tell us more about this study, I am joined by…Guest: Karen Hofman, Professor and Programme Director, SA MRC

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7:22

Eskom Business Investment Competition (BIC) Winner...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/14

guest: Zanele Stole

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11:05

Deputy President Floyd Shivambu today Opened A Case...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/14

EFF has opened a criminal case against public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan after he allegedly questioned Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng on Judge Pillay’s performance for a Constitutional Court position (and according to Mogoeng, this happened a few years ago)however the Economic Freedom Fighters are arguing that this can’t be allowed to happen. Guest: Vuyani Pambo - EFF National Spokesperson

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7:22

The Good Party calls for the Western Cape DA leader...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/14

The Good Party is calling for the Western Cape DA leader and MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela to resign from the provincial legislature or be fired by the Western Cape Premier Alan Winde for allegedly lying about his qualifications on his CV. Guest: Bret Herron – Secretary General of the Good Party

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9:57

The Health Department pauses the use of the Johnson &...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/14

Yesterday, Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize announced that South Africa has decided to suspend giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as a precautionary measure following the Food and Drug Administration’s decision in the United States to pause the use of the vaccine while very rare blood clot cases are examined.Guest: Prof Helen Rees - SAHPRA CHAIR

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8:15

Teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct face...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/13

Any teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct will be banned indefinitely from teaching in any South African school. This according to new employment rules from the department of basic education. The new batch of terms and conditions of employment was gazetted last week Friday by Education Minister Angie Motshekga. GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

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4:48

Tatane family call for establishment of maths and...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/13

Today marks ten years since Andries Tatane was shot and killed by police officers during a service delivery protest in Ficksburg in the Free State province. Tatane was a 33-year-old South African citizen who was among four-thousand protesters demanding the delivery of basic services such as water. Seven police officers accused of his murder and assault were acquitted in the Ficksburg Regional Court in March 2013. Tatane's family is yet to recover from their tragic lossGUEST: Seipati Tatane, who is

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7:27

Farmers who abuse workers will have their state land...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/13

MEC for Community Safety in Mpumalanga, Vusi Shongwe clarifies his controversial comments about land seizure of white farmers. The MEC was reported to have said “the land of white farmers who abuse black farm workers must be confiscated”Guest: Vusi Shongwe, MEC for Community Safety in Mpumalanga

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11:11

Case to be opened against Mbilwi Secondary School...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/13

The scourge of bullying in schools is back in the spotlight. This after a girl from Mbilwi Secondary School, in Sibasa outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo, reportedly committed suicide after a video of her being assaulted by another school girl went viral. Earlier our producers spoke to Limpopo MEC for Education, Polly Boshielo, who is liaising with local authorities to establish whether the girl's death is as a result of the bullying incident.GUEST: Limpopo MEC for Education, Polly Boshielo

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7:32

KZN education officials In hot water for overcrowded...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/13

In conversation with MEC for education in KwaZulu-Natal, Kwazi Mshengu about the findings of probe into overcrowded camp. Upon hearing about the conditions of the boot camp last year, the MEC directed the head of department, Dr Enoch Nzama, to conduct an investigation in order to establish as to why dozens of matric pupils were crammed into a tent during a boot camp held in Umzinto on the KZN south coast last year. Guest: Kwazi Mshengu, MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal

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