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The National Pulse

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6:52

Ramaphosa must give clarity on Zuma's contempt of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

Staying with expectations for the SONA tonight, we speak to the Freedom Front Plus, FF Plus who say President Cyril Ramaphosa must provide clarity on various matters, such as the local government elections and former president Jacob Zuma's contempt of the Constitutional Court.GUEST: Dr. Pieter Groenewald, Leader of the Freedom Front Plus, FF Plus

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10:38

Have we failed women in the allocation of land?

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

Staying with matters SONA - We speak to Land reform and rural development Minister Thoko Didiza whose Department says it has completed its verification process of those who applied for state land to be released for agricultural purposes, as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa a year ago. Minister Thoko Didiza and departmental officials appeared before Parliament's portfolio committee to give an update on the progress. Seven hundred thousand hectares of land, previously under the South African

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8:36

Eskom’s Business Investment Competition

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

We now tell you more about Eskom’s Business Investment Competition which is open to registered, black-owned SMEs in the engineering/construction, manufacturing, agriculture/agri-processing as well as trade/services sectors that have been in operation for at least 24 monthsGuest: Cecil Ramonotsi, Chief Executive Officer, Eskom Development Foundation

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9:10

ANC can’t take responsibility or accountability for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

The ruling party says President Cyril Ramaphosa must provide clarity on energy security so that we can address energy crisis that has crippled the production and manufacturing in the countryGuest: Pule Mabe, ANC National Spokesperson

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2:28

ATM calls for Ramaphosa’s resignation ahead of SONA

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

We are now joined by the African Transformation Movement and they are going to outline their expectations for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) which is due to take place at 19:00 tonight. Guest: Zama Ntshona, National Media and Communications Manager for the ATM party

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6:36

Celebrating SONA of a different kind

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 19:00 this evening under unique circumstances due to Covid19 pandemic that continues to wreak havoc across the globe. The President will present the pared down address that will not include signature traditions such as the 21-gun salute and the ceremonial guard. To explain about these changes is…..Guest: Lechesa Tsenoli, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa

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14:07

Stage 6 a certainty before end of Feb and stage 8 a...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

Power Utility Eskom has implemented stage 3 loadshedding which started at 1pm today. This is set to continue until 6am tomorrow morning. Eskom says this is due to the loss of generation units and to replenish emergency generation reserves. Has loadshedding become like a game where we go through different Stages? Surely our energy crisis is no longer a laughing matter; as we can't take this Lightly any more. Nobody knows what's happening at Eskom, because we're all in the dark. But to shed light on

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6:48

Apple building an autonomous car

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

We speak toPogiso Dibakoane, a Vehicle expert about Apple's vehicle project, which is reportedly focused on building an autonomous driving car.GUEST: Pogiso Dibakoane, a Vehicle expert

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5:39

SATTA accuses SA law enforcement agencies of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

The South Africa Tobacco Transformation Alliance (SATTA) is calling for an urgent probe into illicit cigarette cartels, which allegedly involves Zimbabwe, South Africa and China. According to a report on Cartel Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe, there's strong evidence of under-pricing of tobacco shipments between the three countries and that this - along with a number of other factors - is fuelling illicit trade and undermines South Africa's economy...GUEST: Zachariah Motsumi, Spokesperson of the South

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8:42

Zuma undermining Concourt order a tragedy – Mac Maharaji

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

On this day, 31 years ago, former South African President, FW De Klerk announced the release of Nelson Mandela which happened the next day (11th February 1990). As we remember this key event that led to South Africa ending its brutal apartheid system.Guest: Mac Maharaj, ANC stalwart & former Presidential spokesperson

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7:41

Tito Mboweni's finance department fingered for...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

Tito Mboweni's finance department has been fingered for irregular expenditure to the tune of R249 million by the Auditor General. The Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke says Mboweni's department had exhibited non-compliance with spending guidelines. She added that the delay in implementing the Integrated Financial Management System caused R66 million in fruitless & wasteful expenditureGuest: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA MP and DA Shadow Minister of Finance

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12:34

ANC KZN blame Zondo for part of Zuma-Concourt woes

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

The ANC leadership in KwaZulu-Natal believes former President Jacob Zuma's refusal to appear before the State Capture Commission will have profound implications for the party. The party met with Zuma last week to discuss the issue.Guest: Mdumiseni Ntuli, Provincial Secretary of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal

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7:06

The world witnessed the commencement of Donald...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/10

Yesterday, the world witnessed the commencement of Donald Trump's second Senate impeachment trial. Former President’s supporters are arguing that he wasn’t the only one who riled up the crowd at the now-infamous “Stop the Steal” rally. According to them, 12 other notable “Stop the Steal” speakers have faced few, if any, consequences. Nonetheless, Trump’s second impeachment trial began with a four-hour debate in the Senate over the constitutionality to try a president who has already left office. The

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11:49

Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab – WHO

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

The World Health Organisation mission in China says further studies need to be conducted to uncover the origin of the coronavirus outbreak - including analysing various animal specimen and frozen product imports into China. A team from the WHO has visited sites in the city of Wuhan, searching for clues about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking during a media briefing in Wuhan, the head of the WHO mission in China Ben Embarek, says there is also no concrete evidence indicating how the

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9:24

Tackle lifestyle diseases to avoid severe Covid19...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

Prof Ushotanefe shares tips on how to tackle lifestyle diseases in order to avoid severe Covid19 symptoms. He is recommending that individuals with comorbidities must have regular blood pressure and blood sugar check-upsGuest: Prof Ushotanefe Useh, Acting Director of the Research Entity Lifestyle Diseases at the North West University

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7:28

Assessing WHO findings and the impact they will have...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

The World Health Organisation mission in China says further studies need to be conducted to uncover the origin of the coronavirus outbreak - including analysing various animal specimen and frozen product imports into China. A team from the WHO has visited sites in the city of Wuhan, searching for clues about the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking during a media briefing in Wuhan, the head of the WHO mission in China Ben Embarek, says there is also no concrete evidence indicating how the

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4:40

Nyanga residents call for more recreational...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

Community leaders in Nyanga on the Cape Flats have called for more recreational facilities in the area. This follows the death of four children who fell into a sandhole they dug on a bridge on the N2. For more on this we're joined on the line by Ward 39 councillor Khaya Yozi, who speaks on behalf of the families...GUEST: Wandile Ngalo, Community Leader in Nyanga

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7:40

IEC postpones by-elections due to Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

The Electoral Court has authorized the postponement of by-elections scheduled to be held during March due to the continued COVID-19 level 3 lockdown restrictions which prohibit political activities. This brings to 24 the number of ward by-elections which have been postponed since the start of 2021 due to the second COVID-19 wave and its associated restrictions.Guest: Mr Masego Sheburi, Deputy CEO, Independent Electoral Commission

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6:24

Where did Covid19 come from? WHO-China unclear of...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/09

On World News today we ask, where did Covid19 come from? Earlier today, an international team of experts who were tasked with investigating the COVID-19 pandemic's origins briefed the media about the findings of the first phase of their investigation, and according to them – there is no sufficient evidence to support the claim that Covid19 was circulating in the Chinese city of Wuhan before December 2019. Guest: Dr Brett Lyndall Singh, based at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical

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5:50

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo Lweala to become the first...

The National Pulse ·

2021/02/08

It is now almost inevitable that Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo Lweala is going to become the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organization after South Korea's candidate pulled out of the race for the job. Okonjo-Iweala spent 25 years with the World Bank as Managing Director and she is widely respected for her effective leadership. To tell us more about Okonjo-Iweala is…….Guest on the line (Nigeria) Dr Terfa Abraham, Economist & International Finance Analyst

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