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9:51

How much has Sars collected during Covid19?

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

Few hours ago, Sars Commissioner announced revenue collection results in the context of global and local economic weaknesses compounded by the worl-wide Covid19 pandemic. Guest: Edward Kieswetter, Sars Commissioner

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6:21

Saftu raises concern over Eskom’s mammoth electricity...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

Today Eskom's electricity tariff increases take effect. On the other hand, Saftu has once again voiced its concerns about this issue arguing that the 15% increase is nearly three times more than the projection made in 2018 of 5.2%. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by Saftu General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi...GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, Secretary-General of the South African Federation of Trade Union (Saftu)

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8:35

Parliament launches 2020/2022 Men's Parliament action...

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

Earlier today, Parliament launched the 2020 - 2022 Men's Parliament action programmes an initiative that is aimed at tackling Gender Based Violence. Joining us to outline the objectives of this initiative is Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly...GUEST: Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly

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7:33

Catalan leaders fail to form regional government

The National Pulse ·

2021/04/01

World News: leaders fighting for the independence of Catalonia failed to agree on forming a coalition government, something that disrupts their fight for freedom. So what's going to happen next and is this not weakening their position moving forward as they continue to chase the elusive independence from Spain?GUEST: Marta Garrich, Catalan political analyst

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6:46

Three senior government officials appear in court on...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/31

Three senior government officials have appeared at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on charges of corruption. Mpumalanga Head of Human Settlement in Mpumalanga Department, Kebone Masenge, Hawk Unit Commander of Serious Corruption Investigation, Lieutenant-Colonel Ayanda Plaatje and Mpumalanga Province acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Matric Luphondo, reportedly colluded to bribe a prosecutor to withdraw charges that Masenga is facing, in terms of the contravention of Immigration Act and fraud

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8:01

Health professionals angered by HPCSA decision to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/31

Several health organisations made up of Doctors, Dentists, and Specialists are outraged at the Health Professions Council of South Africa's (HPCSA) decision to increase the annual professional fees for doctors and dentists to 15%. Guest: Natalie Zimmelman, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Society of Anesthesiologists

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6:43

KwaZulu-Natal launches Easter Weekend Road Safety...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/31

As the Easter weekend approaches, we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter Weekend Road Safety Awareness Campaign and also look at the province’s state of readiness as they will have to deal with high traffic volumes during the Easter Weekend (but perhaps not due to Covid19). Earlier today, MEC for transport launched the road safety campaign and vowed that it will promote responsible road use over the Easter long-weekend and beyond.Guest: Kwanele Ncalane, Spokesperson for the department of

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9:13

Tensions remain high in Mozambique after deadly attack

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/31

As the South African High Commission in Maputo continues to render consular services to distressed South Africans needing assistance. On World News today we ask, what more can be done to assist Mozambique – can they conquer this battle alone? Guest: Liesl Louw, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies

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18:33

People who left ANC haven’t fared well, hence people...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is still mulling over the party's National Executive Committee NEC's instruction that he step aside. The resolution from the NEC's weekend meeting stipulates that all members facing criminal charges should vacate their positions to save the ANC from embarrassment. Although Magashule initially resisted stepping aside, party president Cyril Ramaphosa says he has now opted to seek advice from past leaders.GUEST: ANC veteran Mavuso MsimangGUEST: Zamikhaya Maseti,

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3:45

Over 300 children have still not been placed in Gauteng

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

Yesterday one of our listeners Luvuyo Sigxakuma from Pretoria called in to share his frustration over school placement. Luvuyo says he and his wife have been struggling to find placement in Pretoria Secondary and Tshwane Secondary School. He joins us on the line once again...Guest: Panyaza Lusufi - Gauteng MEC for Education

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7:59

Midvaal mayor surprises staff with roadblock to check...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

Here's an Interesting story - We speak to the Executive Mayor of Midvaal Local Municipality, Mr. Bongani Baloyi, who this morning surprised his staff members with a roadblock right outside their headquarters to check for outstanding traffic fines among his officialsGUEST: Executive Mayor of Midvaal Local Municipality, Mr. Bongani Baloyi

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7:18

Placement of learners in schools a top priority -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

We continue looking at the Department of Basic Education's draft amended national admissions policy for ordinary schools. Yesterday we spoke to Jane Borman, a Researcher at Equal Education about their and the Equal Education Law Centre's submissions on the draft school admissions policy, which they say fails to address the placement challenges in various schools around the country. Equal Education says the drafted admissions policy must compel all education MECs to publicly release an annual report

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5:13

Crowd-funding campaign aims to assist students in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

A crowd-funding campaign aimed at assisting students in the creative arts was launched yesterday. The campaign is driven by Black Coffee and his partners in the Fashion. Art. Music. Academy (F.A.M). To outline the objectives of the campaign, we are joined by Lungi Maphumulo, Spokesperson for the FAM academy GUEST: Lungi Maphumulo, Spokesperson for the Fashion. Art. Music. Academy (F.A.M)

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7:56

DA confirms meeting with EFF on postponement of local...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

Should the local government elections be postponed? The EFF have once again reiterated their call for the local government elections to be postponed. Speaking during a press briefing earlier, EFF leader Julius Malema says most parties are in agreement for the elections to be postponed…Guest: DA Federal Council Chair, Helen Zille

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6:23

Independent research needed on origins of Covid19 -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/30

Unpacking WHO report on the origins of Covid19. A team of international experts that was assigned by the World Health Organisation to establish the origins of Covid19 has ruled out a laboratory leak and they are suggesting that Covid19 likely first passed to humans from a bat through an intermediary animal. But then, what now moving forward - is this sufficient enough to help the world deal with this deadly pandemic? Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and

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6:33

R2K raises questions on role of broadcasters...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/29

Lobby group the Right2Know (R2K) Campaign has raised a number of questions over the new SABC and eMedia Investments' agreement for the Openview satellite free-to-air platform. The SABC and eMedia Investments have cemented what is termed "a new partnership that will grow both broadcasters' free to air offerings." The parties say it will give South Africans access to more quality content, in the language of their choice. GUEST: Michael Graaf, Communication Rights Activist with The Right2know

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5:35

Equal Education concerned by number of unplaced...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/29

Equal Education and Equal Education Law Centre have made submissions on the draft school admissions policy, urging the Department of Basic Education to carefully reconsider some of the shortcomings that will have a negative impact on the right to education. Equal Education says while the Department has made some positive draft changes to the admissions policy, like the anti-discrimination clause, some of the proposed amendments should be reviewed to ensure that the right to basic education is

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6:08

Road safety during the Easter Weekend

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/29

As part of reducing road safety risks, government says traffic officers will be equipped with technology to enhance this year’s Easter road safety campaign. Transport department is also of the view that technology will act as a deterrent for corruption, such as the soliciting or acceptance of bribes from motorists. Guest: Ayanda Allie Paine, Spokesperson for the Minister of Transport

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12:12

Up Money made R42M through pyramid scheme - NCC’s...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/29

Up Money (PTY) Ltd has been fined R1 million by the National Consumer Tribunal for conducting a pyramid scheme in South Africa. In August last year, a complaint from a person in East London led to the Asset Forfeiture Unit(AFU) obtaining a preservation order to freeze the bank accounts worth more than R18 million of the directors of UP Money.Guest: Joseph Selolo, National Consumer Commission’s Company Secretary

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7:16

What’s driving the conflict in Mozambique?

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/29

Last week Wednesday an armed group invaded the town of Palma (in Northern Mozambique) and launched an attack that resulted in the murder of dozens of people. So far, the fighting has left more than 2,500 people dead and 700,000 displaced since the insurgency began in 2017. Guest: Dr Mustafa Mheta, Senior Africa Researcher at Media Review Network

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