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7:49

School hair policies go against our constitutional...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/23

Following a viral video of a teacher roughly combing a pupil’s hair. We speak to Zulaikha Patel who made headlines in 2016 when at the age of 13, she led a group of Pretoria Girls High School pupils against the school's hair policy. The subsequent demonstration led to a change in school policy but also an inquiry into claims of racismGuest: Zulaikha Patel, Anti-racism & Social justice activist

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8:58

SARB faces legal action over Steinhoff

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/23

Karyn Maughn unpacks the Steinhoff-Reserve Bank debacle. The latest on the story is that the South African Reserve Bank is being taken to court for allegedly allowing Steinhoff to move assets worth billions overseas while it was technically insolventGuest: Karyn Maughn, Senior Legal Journalist

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8:32

Students' right to food in tertiary institutions

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/22

Access to adequate food is a serious challenge across the globe and food insecurity at tertiary institutions is another challenge. Students are currently protesting for access to free education but another challenge on their plate is access to a plate of food. Student hunger or chronic malnutrition is one of the main reasons why half of tertiary students drop out before obtaining their degrees and diplomas at South Africa's tertiary institutions according to some experts. For more on this, we speak

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15:36

It's not Human Rights Day until human rights are...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/22

The Social Justice Coalition and 22 communities from Khayelitsha are marching against the City of Cape Town over the lack of access to basic services. The Cape Town based social movement which campaigns for the advancement of basic rights for those living in informal settlements say there is no point in celebrating human rights when citizens are being deprived of their most basic rights, such as water, sanitation and lighting. The Coalition says since their first protest in March 2010 for the exact

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6:59

Water scarce SA marks World Water Day

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/22

Today marks World Water Day which aims to emphasize the importance of access to fresh water for all and the need to use water responsibly. South Africa is one of the countries where water is a scarce resource. Cape Town faced a serious water crisis in 2018 but has since been able to address that problem. However, millions of people in most parts of the country, especially in rural areas, still do not have clean water. For more on this issue we are joined on the line by...Guest: Professor Mike

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9:11

AfriForum wants Ramaphosa to appear before State...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/22

Civil society organization AfriForum wants ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa to answer questions about his party's cadre deployment policy at the State Capture Commission. The organization says it has formally applied to the Commission requesting it to subpoena Ramaphosa. It says he was chairperson of the ANC's cadre Deployment Committee between 2013 and 2016 when key appointments were made which are now under the spotlight at the Commission. To elaborate on this we are joined on the line by...Guest:

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13:09

Mossel Bay man pledges R8m to Gift of the Givers when...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/19

A man from Mossel Bay, in the Western Cape has pledged 8 million Rands to Gift of the Givers when he passes on. So what made the 72-year-old man so generous? To shed light on this inspirational and magnanimous gesture, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz SoolimanGUEST: Khilona Radia, Co-Founder of the Hospital Heroes

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4:16

Two cops among six suspects arrested for extortion...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/19

Six suspects, including two police officers have been arrested in Johannesburg on charges of kidnapping and extortion. The Hawks nabbed the suspects, aged between 32 and 48 in Gauteng.GUEST: Hawks national spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale

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6:14

BioVac is still housing the AstraZeneca vaccine- DA’s...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/19

The Democratic Alliance says government should immediately proceed with the roll-out of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. You may recall that last month, South Africa decided to put its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine on hold after a study showed disappointing results against its new Covid19 variant. To explain why they are making this call though is…..Guest: John Steenhuisen, DA leader

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7:10

There always has to be an outcry before things are...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/19

Families of the 144 psychiatric patients who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy want NPA to move with speed in setting up a date for an inquest into the deaths of their family members. These families have been making these calls since August 2016, and they believe the inquest would provide enough evidence to allow the NPA to prosecute those who were responsible for the tragedy.Guest: Christine Nxumalo, spokesperson of the families

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6:19

Botswana President in SA for work visit

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/19

World News: On World News today, we look at SA-Botswana Bilateral Relations: Botswana President Eric Mokgweetsi Masisi is currently in South Africa on a working visit. South Africa and Botswana enjoy historic and fraternal relations which were cemented during the struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Both countries will use today’s meeting to discuss continental and global issues of mutual interest. To explain the significance of Masisi’s visit is…Guest: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

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8:40

Transnet intensifies fight against cable theft,...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

Seven suspects have been arrested for cable theft according to Transnet Freight Rail, which has intensified its fight against cable theft. Over the past weekend seven suspects were arrested with cables that were reportedly cut near Haakdoring level crossing in Modimolle. We now speak to Transnet about their security measures to curb the theft, tampering and damaging of essential rail infrastructureGUEST: Marius Bennett, General Manager for Security and Forensics at Transnet

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16:55

SAMWU demands 1 month paid leave for fathers, 6...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

We now speak to the South African Municipal Workers' Union, SAMWU, who held its first historic National Collective Bargaining conference, in Johannesburg on Monday. The Conference was used as a platform for the Union to craft their posture and demands, this as salary and wage negotiations in both the South African Local Government Bargaining Council and the Amanzi Bargaining Council are about to start. The Union feels the collective bargaining is under attack by the very own government which they

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10:15

Africa celebrates 18th anniversary of the African...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

Today marks the 18th anniversary of the African Peer review Mechanism - APRM. The APRM is an autonomous, self-monitoring governance instrument that member states of the African Union (AU) voluntarily accede. The APRM was established to identify strengths and challenges in governance and socioeconomic development on the African continent. Since its establishment 40 countries have voluntarily acceded to the APRM's mandate. So what significant stride has the African Peer review Mechanism made on the

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7:05

Condolences continue to pour for Tanzanian president,...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

World News: Condolences are pouring in following the death of Tanzanian president, John Magufuli. The 61-year old died in a hospital in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday from heart complications. Vice president, Samia Suluhu Hassan made the announcement on state television. His death comes weeks after his disappearance from the public eye. The country will observe a period of mourning. For more we are now joined on the line by our correspondent in Tanzania, Gabriel ZakaraiGuest: Gabriel Zakarai, SABC

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9:40

Icebolethu Funeral Group honoured to preside over...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

Post ukutshalwa kweSilo saMabandla, Ingonyama yaMazulu, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu - we speak to Nomfundo Mcoyi who is going to explain how COVID-19 protocols were observed during iSilo’s final journey. Guest: Nomfundo Mcoyi, founder & CEO of Icebolethu Funeral Group

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8:20

IEC holds workshops to avoid repeat of 2019 election...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/18

Yesterday, the Independent Electoral Commission hosted a workshop where they explained how the new Political Party Funding Act will be implemented. The commission also used yesterday’s workshop to assure the nation that the new act will ensure that there won’t be a repeat of irregularities that were reported during the 2019 national election. Guest: George Mahlangu, Chief Executive for Political Party Funding at the IEC

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17:01

Pivotal role traditional leaderships play in our...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/17

“Explaining the pivotal role that traditional leadership institutions can play in shaping and crafting policy reforms that can lead to successful completion of the land reform process in South Africa”Guest: Bulelwa Mabasa, Co-editor and Co-Author of Land in South Africa book and also member of the Presidential Advisory GUEST: Marina Mahlangu (of the Mahlangu family that protected King Goodwill Zwelithini when his life was under threat) they also gave him a name (Percy Dlamini

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15:31

Looking back at King Goodwill Zwelithini’s tenure

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/17

How has the media covered King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu over the years and until nowGuest: Shalo Mbatha, Royal Zulu Historian & Lecture

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8:56

KZN warder suspended after sex video goes viral

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/17

The department of correctional services will take disciplinary action against a female warder, after a video of her and an inmate allegedly having sex went viral on social media. The incident reportedly happened at a prison in KwaZulu-Natal. GUEST: Correctional services spokesperson, Singabakho Nxumalo

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