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8:21

King Zwelithini was very respectable unlike some...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/12

We continue celebrating the life of AmaZulu King, his Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini, who traditional leaders have described as a great loss to the institution of traditional leadership in KwaZulu Natal. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, Contralesa, has described the King, as an exemplary leader whose guidance was well-sought after. We speak to Contralesa about how the King revived many cultural practices and Zulu traditions...GUEST: Kgoshi Larmeck Mokoena, president of

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3:32

VBS Bank | Another 7 people accused in the alleged...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/12

Some of the suspects in the VBS Mutual Bank saga, including Limpopo ANC Treasurer Danny Msiza, are applying for bail at the Commercial Crimes court sitting at Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni on Gauteng's East Rand. Tsakani Ngobeni who's the Collins Chabane municipal manager has already been granted 50-thousand rands' bail and she's back in court on May sixth. Msiza Takunda Mucheke and Ralliom Razwinane are among those who've had their affidavits read in court. The accused are alleged to have looted nearly

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9:09

Police action that led to death of Mthokozisi Ntumba...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/11

The Police Minister, Bheki Cele, has labelled the police action that led to the death of a 35-year-old man in Braamfontein yesterday, as inexcusable. Cele met the family of Mthokozisi Ntumba in Kempton Park east of Johannesburg this morning. Cele says that he can't give answers to what really happened. GUEST: Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki Cele

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8:16

Are police implicitly biased against black people?

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/11

As more protests over financial exclusion and fees have started spread across universities, there is pressure on police departments and politicians to do something about police brutality and racial bias within the South African Police Service, SAPS. Allegations of the use of excessive force against predominantly black protesters has again resurfaced following the fatal shooting of Mthokozisi Ntumba, reportedly by police, during the Wits student protest, which he was not even a part of. As the list

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13:26

Students shouldn’t be prevented from registering on...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/11

Government has announced an additional funding for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme to address the funding shortfall for the 2021 academic year. Although government says the protests didn't force it to release more funding, Higher Education Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says they have agreed to prioritise funding for all deserving first year students...GUEST: Higher Education department's deputy director-general, Dr. Thandi Lewin

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4:53

Violent protests continue in Senegal

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/11

World News: We look at the ongoing violent protests in Senegal that were sparked by the arrest of popular opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, on charges of disrupting public order and rape. However Sonko has denied the charges levelled against him arguing that they are politically motivated and aimed at limiting his participation in politics. Guest: Koffi Kouakou, Africa Analyst and Senior Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg

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14:45

Report on Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

Wits Student Protest: We are now joined by Prof Themba Mosia who was part of the Heher Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training that was established to look into the feasibility of free education in South Africa and also to best inform government’s decision making process in pursuit of a sustainable solution to the on-going higher education and training challenges. But he is joining us in his capacity as the….. Chairperson of the Council on Higher Education. Guest: Professor Themba

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6:08

MyClinic patient shot twice by SAPS at Wits student...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

We now speak to Zaakir Ahmed Mayet, a Legal representative for MyClinic in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Mr Mayet will represent Dr Tebogo Sedibe, from MyClinic, a medical practitioner who attended to the man shot during the student protest at Wits University. It's understood the man was leaving MyClinic, when he was reportedly shot by police.GUEST: Zaakir Ahmed Mayet, Legal representative for MyClinic in Braamfontein, Johannesburg

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6:08

MyClinic patient shot twice by SAPS at Wits student...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

We now speak to Zaakir Ahmed Mayet, a Legal representative for MyClinic in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Mr Mayet will represent Dr Tebogo Sedibe, from MyClinic, a medical practitioner who attended to the man shot during the student protest at Wits University. It's understood the man was leaving MyClinic, when he was reportedly shot by police.GUEST: Zaakir Ahmed Mayet, Legal representative for MyClinic in Braamfontein, Johannesburg

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12:39

SCOPA to probe Eskom's de Ruyter over allegations of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter is reportedly set to face a parliamentary investigation over allegations of impropriety and abuse of power. This comes after the power utility's suspended chief procurement officer Solly Tshitangano, raised concerns on a deviation from procurement procedures. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts plans to investigate the allegations.GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA

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4:47

Right2Protest to provide legal assistance for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

The Right2Protest Project will provide legal assistance to students who have been arrested during protests for free education at Wits University today. The organisation which was established during the first Fees Must Fall protest in 2016, say they have contacted their member organisation Lawyers for Human rights to respond to students who have been arrested and detained at Hillbrow police station. Right2Protest say they will ensure to advance and support the constitutional right for students to

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10:09

Campaigning for ANC makes me look like a clown, we...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

We continue our focus on the Wits protest as we speak to hashtag Fees Must Fall leader Mcebo Dlamini, who was arrested at a Wits residence during the protests for free education in 2016. We reflect on the protest for free education back then and now - what has changed?GUEST: FeesMustFall leader, Mcebo Dlamini

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2:32

IPID probes Wits fatal shooting

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2021/03/10

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has dispatched four investigation officers to probe the Wits shooting incident that has led to the death of one person who happened to be passing by as police officers were trying to disperse the protesters. Guest: Ndileka Cola, IPID National Spokesperson

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12:20

today one person has died after police fired rubber...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/10

On 16 August 2012, police officers shot 112 striking mineworkers, killing 34 of them at Marikana, in the North West Province. Fast-forward, today one person has died after police fired rubber bullets at Wits University’s protesting students at the Braamfontein campus. So almost nine years later since the Marikana massacre - why have no lessons been learned? Guest: Eldred De Klerk, Security expert

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7:10

Anglican bishops want oil drilling in Namibia stopped

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2021/03/10

We hear from the bishop of Namibia, Luke Pato as to why Anglican bishops in our neighbouring country want oil drilling process stopped. According to him, Synod of Bishops has drawn up a petition calling for an immediate halt to the drilling as they argue that the process has not been an open one. Guest on the line (Namibia) the bishop of Namibia, Luke Pato

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9:51

Wits students protest to register despite historic debt

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/09

Wits students have vowed to continue their protest for free education. This follows their protest earlier this morning. The students are calling on the University to allow students to register despite historic debt. Protesting students were dispersed by police with rubber bullets and one student leader has reportedly been arrested. Meanwhile, Wits say they have made available a Wits Hardship Fund worth to assist students who are experiencing financial hardship and have historical debt...GUEST:

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10:05

Prof Schoub condemns fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/09

Chairperson of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Vaccines Professor Barry Schoub has condemned reports that some people are fraudulently registering in order to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Schoub says officials are currently looking into the matter. A newspaper report alleges that some healthcare practitioners in the private sector, as well as members of the public, are abusing the national Electronic Vaccine Data System (EVDS) to secure COVID-19 vaccine doses for their wives and

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6:33

Proudly SA to mark 20th anniversary with first ever...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/09

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the formation of Proudly South African, the country's official buy local advocacy campaign, and the 9th annual and the first virtual Buy Local Summit & Expo between 8-10 March, this year. To elaborate further on the first virtual Buy Local Summit & Expo, we're joined on the line by Ms Jeanine Van Straaten, Executive for Strategy, Stakeholder relations and Legal at Proudly South African...GUEST: Ms Jeanine Van Straaten, Executive for Strategy, Stakeholder

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13:20

Understanding Commonwealth of Nations with Professor...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/09

Understanding the Commonwealth of Nations: what binds these nations together – what is their common agenda and what are the advantages of being a member of the Commonwealth? Guest: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, associate professor at the Unisa Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs

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10:00

DA accuses Gauteng education for lack of safety in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/03/09

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has accused the department of education and community safety of not doing enough to ensure that schools are protected in the province. So far a total of 105 cases of school burglaries and vandalism have been opened around the Gauteng province and the DA believes there are more cases than the 105 that have been reported. Guest: Khume Ramulifho, DA Shadow MEC for Education in Gauteng

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