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12:15

SANCO in Limpopo accuse SIU of colluding with...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/16

The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Limpopo is accusing the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) of being selective in its investigations of state entities in the province that have been implicated in fraud and corruption related to the procurement and distribution of personal protective equipment, arguing that by so doing, the SIU is contravening its Constitutional mandate and the terms of reference of the Presidential Proclamation R23 of 2020. However, the SIU has rejected these

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8:58

Umalusi, the council in charge education in South...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

Umalusi, the council in charge of quality assurance for education in South Africa has approved the release of the 2020 Matric results, despite leaks that occurred during the exam period. According to them, there were no systemic irregularities reported which might have undermined the overall credibility and integrity of the exams. Guest: Professor John Volmink, Chairperson of Umalusi

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7:36

Constitutionally speaking – what does it all mean?...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

Constitutionally speaking – what does it all mean? Following Zuma’s refusal to appear before State Capture Inquiry, we hear from Michael Osborne about what this means and what’s likely to happen next within the prescripts of the law. Guest: Michael Osborne, Constitutional Law expert

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7:18

The Zondo Commission will recommend to the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

The Zondo Commission will recommend to the Constitutional Court that former president Jacob Zuma be imprisoned for contempt of court for defying an order by the higest court forcing him to appear before the commission. The Chairperson of the Commission Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo said that if Zuma is allowed to ignore his summons to appear there will be lawlessness and chaos in the courts with being used as a precedent by other witnesses. Zuma failed to appear before the Commission this

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10:27

Angie Motshekga has been criticized on social media...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has been criticized on social media for reportedly saying an "educated man won't rape" during one of her address to pupils at a school in Pretoria today. Motshekga was among government officials who visited schools across the country on the first day of the 2021 academic year, to check on the resumption of classes. Minister Motshekga says her comments were taken out of context. Take a listen to this clip by Afrika Newzroom, where Minister Motshekga says she

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6:11

political ramifications of Zuma’s actions

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

Still on the Zuma story, we now give you political analysis on this and joining us to explain the political ramifications of Zuma’s actions is…..Mcebisi Ndletyana, Professor of Political Science at the University of Johannesburg

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6:56

Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting an...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/15

On Saturday, Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting an insurrection. Trump was cleared because two-thirds of the Senate would have needed to find the former president guilty for him to have been convicted under the US constitution. What was interesting to see though was that seven Republicans joined Democrats in voting to convict the president. Joining us to explain what Trump’s acquittal means for America’s democracy and future politics is…..Guest on the line (UK): Scott Lucas, Professor of

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5:10

In conversation with Xitsonga poet Masingita Shibambu

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

Aldrin Sampear speaks to Xitsonga poet Masingita Shibambu, who was a praise singer for President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2020 State of the Nation Address.GUEST: Masingita Shibambu, Who Is a Poet

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3:09

Schools are ready to reopen - Teacher union Naptosa

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2021/02/12

The Basic Education Department says learners of all grades will return to schools from Monday, Naptosa agreesGUEST: Basil Manuel, Executive Director of Naptso

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9:45

ANC EC to meet over Sindiswa Gomba corruption charges

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

We stay with the story of Eastern Cape Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba and nine other accused persons, who have been released on bail after appearing before the East London Regional Court today. The ten accused are facing charges of corruption, money laundering, fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act linked to the Buffalo City Municipality, Nelson Mandela Funeral scandal. The eleventh suspect didn't appear in court today due to illness. So given the "step aside" rule or policy of

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9:18

Sassa 350 grant extended by 3 months

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the Special 350 COVID-19 Grant by a further three months. President Ramaphosa made the announcement at the State of the Nation address, SONA, last night. Many of you have experienced challenges regarding the R350. So we have invited SASSA to further explain the extension and how the organisation will tackle the challenges to ensure that every deserving person is paid the grant...GUEST: Sassa spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi

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5:30

Norma Mngoma lawyers seek legal recourse against HAWKS

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

The case of malicious damage to property and crimen injuria against Noma Mngoma, the estranged wife of former minister Malusi Gigaba, has been postponed until the 26 of March this year. She appeared briefly in the Pretoria Regional Court this morning. She was arrested in July last year by the Hawks regarding claims that she had damaged an expensive German four by four vehicle - that reportedly belonged to a friend of her husband. Yesterday the high court in Pretoria ruled that her arrest by the

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10:04

Eastern Cape Health MEC Sindiswa Gomba charged with...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

Eastern Cape Health MEC, Sindiswa Gomba and nine other accused persons, have been released on bail after appearing before the East London Regional Court today. The ten accused are facing charges of corruption, money laundering, fraud and contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act linked to the Buffalo City Municipality, Nelson Mandela Funeral scandal. The eleventh suspect didn’t appear in court today due to illness. GUEST: Sipho Ngwema, NPA National Spokesperson

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5:28

In conversation with Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

We now tell you more about the annual Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition. This year’s postgraduate essay topic was for entrants to make the case for or against a change in the mandate and ownership of the South African Reserve Bank. Guest: Mahfouz Raffee, Undergraduate economics student from the University of the Witwatersrand

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13:05

I know how Bushiri escaped SA but I can’t disclose...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

In conversation with Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi about his plans to review permanent residence visas. What informed this decision basically is that the minister noticed a trend from the outcomes of numerous investigations the department has carried out over the past two years, especially those involving prominent peopleGuest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs

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6:33

Libyans mark 10 years since uprising that removed...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/12

World News: This month Libyans mark 10 years since the beginning of an uprising that led to the removal of Muammar Gaddafi who was regarded as Libyas strongman. A decade on, what’s the situation like in Libya today – why is the country battling to return to normalcy?Guest: Ebrahim Deen, Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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6:08

SABC and other broadcasters around the world to...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

Tomorrow, SABC and many other broadcasters around the world, will commemorate World Radio Day. In celebrating this day, the SABC Thought Leadership Series will host a panel discussion on “The Future of Radio Is Still Digital – But Which One?”. Tune in to SAfm’s Talking Point with Cathy Mohlahlana as they will carry this event live between 10:00 & 12:00 midday tomorrow. Guest: Jonathan James Lyamgohn, Group Head of Radio at Consolidated Media Associates Group in Nigeria

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4:55

IFP on SONA expectations

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

We continue speaking to opposition parties about their expectations of the State of the Nation Address, SONA, tonight and what they want to hear from President Cyril Ramaphosa. We now speak to the IFP about their expectation for tonight....GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, IFP MP and National spokesperson

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7:48

EFF to interject SONA proceedings if needs be - EFF MP

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says the deployment of SAPS officers to the State of the Nation Address tonight is a waste of taxpayer money. The EFF says the "mass" number of officers deployed for SONA is an abuse of power. GUEST: EFF MP and Commissar, Sam Matiase

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7:18

DA want Ramaphosa’s SONA to give clarity on Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use the State-of-the-Nation-Address to clarify what steps are being taken to ensure the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines. The party also wants him to outline steps for economic recovery from the impact of the lockdown. GUEST: Natasha Mazzone, MP and Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Parliament

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