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8:59

COVID-19 pandemic exposed terrible legacy of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/07

We unpack Amnesty International’s Annual Human Rights Report that was released earlier today. The report has found that COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the terrible legacy of deliberately divisive and destructive policies that have perpetuated inequality, discrimination, and oppression across Sub-Saharan Africa. Joining us to discuss the outcomes of the report is….Guest: Shenilla Mohamed, Executive Director for Amnesty International South Africa

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3:54

Namibia refuses gay couple travel documents for newborns

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/07

Two twin daughters of a gay couple have been left stranded in South Africa -- after the Namibian Home Affairs Ministry refused to issue travel documents for the newborns. The Ministry demands genetic proof of parenthood. The two were born through a surrogate pregnancy in Durban last month. Phillip Lühl and his Mexican husband, Guillermo Delgado, were forced in 2014 to get married in South Africa, because Namibian laws prohibits same-sex marriage. Reginald Witbooi spoke to the couple, and filed this

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7:40

Right to bury dead foetus will open avenue for other...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/06

Staying with this court ruling of would-be parents having the right to bury the remains of a dead foetus, we look at this matter from a cultural point of view. In Western medicine a dead foetus is regarded as nothing more than medical waste, but certain cultures there are ceremonial handling and traditions that parents, guardians or family members seek to follow in burying a foetusGUEST: Pumla Madiba, Cultural Expert

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10:00

Court grants would-be parents right to bury dead foetus

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/06

Would-be parents have the right to bury the remains of a dead foetus, according to a recent ruling by the Pretoria high court. Previously parents who lost a foetus younger than 26 weeks, do not have the right to bury or cremate the remains. The remains were regarded as medical waste and accordingly disposed of. For more on this we speak to Sonja Smith, the founder of the Voice of the Unborn Baby, a group who have been fighting for the rights of parents to bury the remains of a dead foetusGUEST:

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10:10

Notion of Solomon Mahlangu being a murderer are...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/06

The family of the late freedom fighter, Solomon Mahlangu says it'll be approaching the courts in order for an investigation to be reopened on the circumstances that led his death. Today marks 42 years since Mahlangu died in the hands of Apartheid police in Pretoria, aged 22. Family spokesperson, Prince George Mahlangu says that for them to find closure, more light must be shared on what led to the death of Mahlangu. Earlier this morning, ANC leaders, including Treasurer General Paul Mashatile and

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4:54

University of Pretoria records more than 100 cases of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/06

In the past three weeks, the University of Pretoria recorded more than 100 cases of Covid19. Following this, the university has decided to put on hold all in-residence social activities, but their academic programme will continue as planned. Joining us to talk about this is…Guest: Rikus Delport, Spokesperson of the University of Pretoria

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10:43

Why are rural women often accused of witchcraft?

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/06

Recently we have witnessed acts of violence committed against women suspected of practising witchcraft in the Eastern Cape, something that we should all be concerned about. But what informs this narrative of naming and persecuting women as witches and how can it be stopped? Guest: Zolani Mkiva, General Secretary of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of SA (Contralesa)

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5:32

World News: Understanding Jordan’s failed coup

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2021/04/06

World News: Understanding Jordan’s failed coup: On Sunday, Prince Hamzah, the king’s younger half-brother, was accused of destabilizing Jordan’s security. The accusations followed attempts by Prince Hamza to clear his name when he released a video in which he said he had been placed under house arrest. The prince denied involvement in any plot against King Abdullah, though he did condemn the government as corrupt, incompetent and authoritarian. So joining us to unpack this complex story is…..Guest:

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10:56

I don’t regret being in the DA - Mmusi Maimane

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/05

One SA Movement leader, Mmusi Maimane, has rejected comments that he was an experiment during his leadership of the Democratic Alliance. Former DA Leader, Tony Leon, has said Maimane never fully devoted himself to the liberal ideals of the DA. In an article following the release of his new book, Leon says Maimane was a - quote - 'experiment' that went wrong. Maimane has described the utterances as offensive…GUEST: Chief activist and leader of the One South Africa Movement (OSA), Mmusi Maimane

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9:46

UDM calls for interim government after reports of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/05

UDM leader General Bantu Holomisa is calling for an interim government to take over until the next election in 2024. This after reports that sympathizers of ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule are planning a national shutdown. General Holomisa says the ANC must hand over power to the Constitutional court, which would structure such an interim arrangement Guest: General Bantu Holomisa, leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM)

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13:23

People will use nefarious ways to tarnish Lesufi’s...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/05

The Gauteng Education Department says an audio recording in which MEC Panyaza Lesufi is allegedly discussing tenders for the city while addressing a business collective meeting in Tshwane, has been tampered with to mislead the public. Mec Lesufi has denied the allegations levelled against him saying this is an attempt to assassinate his character for "political expediency"GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Education Department

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9:01

Anti-apartheid nerve centre Liliesleaf seeks urgent...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/05

We remind our listeners about the significance of Liliesleaf liberation heritage site and how it shaped South Africa’s history, and we also examine its financial status and look at different possible solutions in terms of what can be done to save it from its current financial troubles. Guest: Nicholas Wolpe, CEO of the Liliesleaf heritage site

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8:11

Why Lula da Silva remains one of the most popular...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/05

World News: Recently, a supreme court in Brazil ruled that the former judge Sergio Moro was biased in the way he oversaw former President Lula da Silva’s corruption trial. Leaked messages published by the Intercept Brasil in 2019 showed apparent collusion between Moro and prosecutors during the process that ultimately jailed Da Silva for corruption and money laundering. So following this court ruling – what’s going to happen next, can Lula da Silva be president of Brazil again (if he decides to take

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10:08

Limpopo pastor farts on congregants to bless and heal...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/02

Here's a strange yet fascinating story of a pastor from Limpopo, Christ Penelope, who farts on his congregants to heal them. Pastor who founded the Seven Fold Holy Spirit Ministries, passes gas on church goes as a healing ritual that he says cures all spiritual and physical problems.GUEST: Prof David Mosoma, chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities

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9:39

Little too late to deploy SANDF troops to Mozambique...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/02

South Africa is sending SANDF troops to Palma and Pemba in Mozambique to evacuate its citizens from the area. This follows a terrorist attack in the coastal town that killed dozens including a South African. Speaking during the wreath-laying ceremony for Ma Winnie-Madikizela-Mandela in Soweto, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the SANDF is working hard to secure the safety of South Africans stranded in Mozambique. GUEST: Independent security and defence analyst, Helmoed Heitman

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11:24

How heterosexual and gay men view their masculinity...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/02

In conversation with Professor Jacques Rothmann who is currently doing a sociological study of how heterosexual and gay men view their masculinity based on their gym-work. The study aims to contribute to a South African focus on the dynamic nature of masculine identities. Guest: Professor Jacques Rothmann, Associate Professor in Sociology at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus

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7:51

DRC to host meeting to resolve ongoing tussle over...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/02

World News: Tomorrow, the Democratic Republic of Congo will host a three-day meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions in relation to the ongoing tussle for water along the Nile river. Ethiopia views the Nile dam as necessary to meet its energy needs, while Egypt sees the project as a threat to its water supply further downstream. But can this meeting come up with the right solutions? Guest: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum

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5:09

Transportation of liquor is prohibited only if bought...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

Minister Dlamini-Zuma says transportation of liquor is prohibited and those found with alcohol in their cars during the Easter weekend will be arrested. Yet the regulations gazetted did not say soGUEST: Lungi Mtshali, Cogta spokesperson

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4:06

Transportation of liquor is prohibited only if bought...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

Minister Dlamini-Zuma says transportation of liquor is prohibited and those found with alcohol in their cars during the Easter weekend will be arrested. Yet the regulations gazetted did not say soGUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convenor for the liquor traders association

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10:05

Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act has come into...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act has come into effect today. South Africa's Khoi and San leaders will finally for the first time enjoy official recognition and serve in the national and provincial houses.GUEST: Prince Stanley Petersen, Leader of the Griqua

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