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17:42

Trompies star Eugene Mthethwa demands artist...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/19

Artist and producer Eugene Mthethwa has chained himself inside the offices of the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg yesterday, demanding that the organisation release artists' royalties. Mthethwa says he wants what is due to him from 1998 to 2021.GUEST: Legendary kwaito singer, Artist and producer Eugene MthethwaGUEST: Mark Rosin, the CEO of the South African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO)

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5:20

Will the appointment of electoral commissioners in...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/19

We find out from Dr Emanuel Matambo. Following Malawi’s Democratic Progressive Party’s call for the election to be nullified – they are accusing government and the country’s electoral commission of dragging their feet when it comes to the appointment of two electoral commissioners. Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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6:30

U.K Court rules Uber drivers are workers entitled to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/19

U.K Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that Uber drivers are workers entitled to rights like minimum wage, holiday pay and leave days. The ruling is the end of the road for Uber’s five-year fight over the status of its drivers in the United Kingdom. Guest: Kgomotso Mokoena, a labour law lecturer at the University of Johannesburg

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6:42

Matriculant Nqubeko Mthabela bags 5 distinctions

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2021/02/19

Matric results: The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has recorded a 98.07% matric pass rate for 2020. This is a slight drop in the overall pass percentage in the sector when compared to the previous year’s 98.82%. We now speak to one of the top achievers Nqubeko Mthabela, the head boy at St David’s Marist Inanda. He achieved 5 distinctions which included Business Studies and English. Guest: Nqubeko Mthabela, 2020 Head Prefect at St David’s Marist Inanda

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6:58

Department of Environment to release findings on...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/18

The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries have investigated the elevated levels of Sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide that has created a sewage like stench in Gauteng and Mpumalanga. The department visited the Sasol Secunda Operations, which are believed to be the possible source of the Sulphur stench. GUEST: Albie Modise, head of communications and spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

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15:29

W.Cape farmer Ivan Cloete and 39 Mpumalanga farmers...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/18

The department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has dismissed reports that a Western Cape farmer is being kicked off his farm, so that a MK veteran could take it over. 56 year old Ivan Cloete, a coloured farmer, who is a legal beneficiary of government's Land Redistribution process, was reportedly served with a notice of eviction. The department however says the matter of Mr Cloete is deliberately being mistaken with the issue of expropriation of land without compensation....GUEST:

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4:13

We warned ANC about Gomba’s conduct before her...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/18

Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has announced that the former superintendent general of the provincial Health Department, Dr Thobile Mbengashe, will face disciplinary action - following the SIU's findings relating to last year's procurement of ambulance scooters intended to assist Covid19 patients. Speaking during a media briefing in Bisho, Mabuyane also announced that Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba has been relieved of her duties - after she was charged with corruption and fraud linked to the

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5:09

SA Gunowners’ Association unhappy with firearm...

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2021/02/18

The South African Gunowners’ Association (Saga) is not happy with how the firearm amnesty period was managed. According to them – there were no clear guidelines and communication about the implementation of the amnesty. To add to this, on Tuesday, Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police resolved to suspend the meeting they had with police management due to inaccurate statistics provided by the police in their final report on the number of firearms surrendered during the approved firearms amnesty

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10:04

Is Eskom’s tariff hike justified?

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2021/02/18

Nersa has granted Eskom permission to increase its tariff by over 15% for the 2021/2022 financial year. The increase will improve the power utility’s financial status as they will be able to raise R10-billion in allowable revenue. Joining us to explain Eskom’s latest price increase is…Guest: Hasha Tlhotlhalemaje, Eskom's general manager for regulation

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5:52

How to challenge draconian lockdown regulations in SA

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/18

On World News today, we discuss - How to challenge draconian lockdown regulations in South Africa: “Lessons from Switzerland.” In June this year, Switzerland will hold a referendum on whether to strip the government of its power to impose new lockdown measures. The campaign is spearheaded by the Swiss campaign group called Friends of the Constitution. Bringing it home, lockdown rules imposed on South Africans were put in place in order to curb the spread of the virus. But at the same time, millions

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3:56

Three ArcelorMittal workers missing after explosion

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/17

Three workers are missing following an explosion at one of ArcelorMittal's plant in Vanderbijlpark, Johannesburg. The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa say Arcelormittal has NO rescue team on site and that workers have reportedly volunteered and are risking their lives to go and try and retrieve workers from under the collapsed building.GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson

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7:50

SANEF concerned over ethical breaches in journalist...

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2021/02/17

The South African National Editor's Forum (SANEF) says it is deeply concerned and disappointed by the ethical breaches in the opinion piece by veteran investigative journalist, Jacques Pauw. The opinion piece was published by the Daily Maverick last week Friday. In it, Pauw talks about his apparent arrest and detention by the police at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Pauw accused three officers of having stolen R1 000 from him. The veteran investigative journalist has, however, since released a

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6:36

PABASA express concern over Malema attacks on Judiciary

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2021/02/17

The 34th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Ordinary Summit elected two new judges as members of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights last week. Former commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza has been appointed as judge of the African Court on Human and People's Rights. The continental court established by African countries to ensure the protection of human rights in Africa.GUEST: Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza, newly elected Judge of the

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8:48

Ramaphosa calls for SA to support government, health...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/17

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to support government and frontline healthcare workers to ensure a successful vaccination programme against COVID19. Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize have received the Johnson and Johnson COVID19 vaccine at the Khayelitsha District Hospital in the Western Cape after a healthcare worker at the hospital received the jab. 80 thousand doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine landed at the OR Tambo International Airport last night and

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15:15

WC Government to procure own Covid-19 vaccine as...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/17

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the launch of South Africa's Covid-19 vaccine rollout programme that started at the Khayelitsha District Hospital in Cape Town, represents a significant milestone in the country's history. Ramaphosa and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize received doses of the vaccine today along with a group of healthcare workers. Speaking after receiving his vaccintation, President Ramaphosa says the vaccine will assist greatly with the recovery of the country's health care system.GUEST:

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8:38

Vaal River pollution levels violate human rights,...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/17

Earlier today, the South African Human Rights Commission released the findings of its investigations into the sewage problem at the Vaal River. The Commission found that the impact of the discharge violates a number of constitutional rights which includes the rights to: human dignity, freedom and security of the community. Guest: Maureen Stewart, Vice Chairperson of Save The Vaal Environment

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R2K call for full transparency of Covid19 Vaccine...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/17

About three hours ago, members of R2K in Gauteng picketed outside the department of health offices calling for vaccinations for all. They are also demanding that Covid19 Vaccine roll-out must be accompanied by full transparency as this will assist in holding government to account.Guest: Bongani ka Mthembu, R2K Gauteng Coordinator

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8:32

Lesotho warns citizens to wait for official...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/16

World News: As South Africa opened its land borders, the Kingdom of Lesotho has warned its citizens to wait for official communication regarding travel restrictions, reminding them that the current COVID-19 restrictions only allow essential travel. Hardest hit are commuting students who will now need to make alternative residential arrangements until normal travel is allowed from the Lesotho side.(Guest) Tumelo Raboletsi, Principal Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs in Lesotho

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9:04

Lesedi FM presenter Dimakatso Ratselane in high...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/16

Mckenzie Ratselane who is the husband of Lesedi FM current affairs presenter, Dimakatso Ratselane has been arrested in Ennerdale for the brutal attack. Ratselane who is a suspect in this matter had been on the run after he allegedly brutally attacked and stabbed Dimakatso. For more on the story we speak to Dimakatso's younger sister Mpho Folotsi...GUEST: Mpho Folotsi, the younger sister of Lesedi FM current affairs presenter, Dimakatso Ratselane

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14:15

Afriforum to take Tourism Minister to court if B-BBEE...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/16

The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane met with Solidarity and AfriForum over their concerns on the B-BBEE criteria for the Covid-19 tourism relief fund. The meeting follows a letter from the attorneys of Solidarity and AfriForum, in which they had threatened legal action against the roll-out of the Tourism Equity Fund, claiming "it is exclusive on the basis of race, and discriminates without any legal or justifiable basis." Meanwhile the spokesperson for the Ministry of Tourism, Hlengiwe

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