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2:59

COMEEWU call on Ramaphosa to restructure his economic...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/26

The Construction, Mining, Energy and Engineering Workers Union (COMEEWU) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking him to restructure his economic recovery plan to be a time based solution. The relatively new union which represents over 3500 members say President Ramaphosa needs to help workers understand what his plan is to restore the loss of income and prevent further job shedding. COMEEWU has also asked why the government is so reliant on international communities in fighting the Covid-19

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10:59

Sydney Mufamadi’s State Capture testimony based on...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/26

Unlocking the encrypted codes of intelligence operations with General Mojo Motau – looking at what has been revealed at the Zondo Commission so far”. Guest: General Mojo Motau, retired South African Army general who served as Chief of Defence Intelligence from 1998 - 2009.

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14:09

Many homesteads have been severally impacted by...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/26

Last week, the South African Weather Service warned about the possibility of heavy downpours in some parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and northern KwaZulu-Natal. A lot has happened since then and a lot of people have lost their homes. In Northern KwaZulu-Natal for instance, fifty homesteads have been severally impacted by disruptive rainfall. In Mpumalanga, videos and pictures showing the aftermath of the downpour have been shared on social media and places like Lydenburg were not spared. So what can we

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9:35

The Inequality Virus,’ reveals that the wealth of the...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/26

World News, today we dissect the findings of Oxfam’s Inequality Report: The report, titled ‘The Inequality Virus,’ reveals that the wealth of the ten richest men has increased by half a trillion dollars since the pandemic began - more than enough to pay for a vaccine for all and prevent anyone on Earth from falling into poverty because of the virus. Guest: Mthandazo Ndlovu, Governance Programmes Manager

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4:08

KZN shops set alight amid fears of anti-foreigner...

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2021/01/25

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have confirmed that two shops have been set alight in the CBD by an unknown group of people. However, it hasn’t been established yet if their actions are somehow linked to anti-foreigner sentiment by some groups that have carried out similar acts in the past. For more on this, we are joined by….Guest: Colonel Jay Naicker, Police spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal

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11:14

NPA charges controversial doctor Beale with murder

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/25

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has charged controversial paediatric surgeon Professor Peter Beale with murder over the death of a 10-year-old patient. Professor Beale and anaesthetist Dr Abdulhay Munshi, who was killed last year were Initially charged with culpable homicide after Zayyaan Sayed died following a routine surgery at Johannesburg's Park Lane Hospital in October 2019 GUEST: Phindi Mjonondwane, NPA Gauteng spokesperson GUEST: Mark Human, Chair of the Rights Law and Ethics

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16:24

Letta Mbulu pays tribute to fellow musician Jonas...

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2021/01/25

We pay tribute to ubaba uJonas Gwangwa who sadly passed away on Saturday. Many say Gwangwa will be remembered for having used his music to communicate what was happening in South Africa during the struggle against apartheid. Guest: Letta Mbulu, South African jazz singer

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6:07

taverns face closure due to alcohol ban

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2021/01/25

The coalition of liquor traders in South Africa have written once again to President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently lift the ban on the sale of alcohol. The liquor traders comprising of National Liquor Traders Council and Liquor Traders Association of South Africa say over 15,000 taverns will not be able to operate should something not be done to reverse the current ban in the next 7 days. As the country battles with the Covid-19 pandemic and the struggle to save lives continues, should the President

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10:21

Police to probe Mpumalanga Premier’s mask misconduct

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2021/01/25

There are growing calls for Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane to be arrested for not wearing her mask in public. Premier, Mtsweni-Tsipane was seen on National TV, not wearing a mask during the funeral service of Minister Jackson Mthembu at the weekend. Meanwhile, the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele says they have launched an investigation to look into the matter...GUEST: Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki Cele

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8:04

Government accused of sending mixed Covid messages

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/25

Why are government communicators sending mixed messages when it comes to Covid19? We assess the negative impact this may have and explain why coronavirus communication may make things worse if is not properly synchronisedGuest: Solly Moeng, CEO of Donvalley Reputation Managers

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5:09

Ugandan court rules Bobi Wine’s house arrest was...

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2021/01/25

Earlier today, a Ugandan High Court ruled that Bobi Wine’s house arrest was unlawful. High court judge Michael Elubu directed the police and military to immediately vacate Wine’s residence. Wine has been confined to his house since the January 14 presidential election, in which he was declared runner-up to President Yoweri Museveni, who won a sixth termGuest: Dismas Nkunda, Chief Executive Officer of the Atrocities Watch Africa

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4:45

Kenyan robot to enforce Covid regulations

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2021/01/25

As different countries try different methods to strengthen their fight against Covid19. Last week, three robots, named Shujaa, Tumaini and Jasiri, were provided to Kenya by the United Nations Development Programme in partnership with Japan to support front-line health-care workers in the fight against Covid-19 in Kenya. Guest: Caroline Kiarie, Head of Exploration of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Kenya

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12:43

ANC calls for more political funding for parties

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2021/01/22

We continue our main discussion on the Political Party Funding Act. Many of you may recall the ANC's calls for greater public funding of political parties. ANC Treasurer-General Paul Mashatile was once quoted as saying that the money they get at the moment is not enough and that the threshold for funding of political parties should be increased. He joins us on the line...GUEST: ANC Treasurer-General, Paul Mashatile

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5:57

KZN puts in place contingency measures for Tropical...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/22

Staying with Tropical storm Eloise. We speak to KwaZulu-Natal MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) Sipho Hlomuka about the province's contingency measures in preparing for this Tropical storm which is said to bring disruptive rainfall which could lead to localised flooding in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KZN...GUEST: SENZELWE MZILA, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE COGTA MEC IN KZN

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7:51

Extreme rainfall expected for Limpopo, Mpumalanga and...

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2021/01/22

The South African Weather Service is warning of extreme rainfall in parts of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal due to Tropical storm Eloise. The Weather Service issued an L4 yellow warning for disruptive rain which could lead to localised flooding. So how severe will the storm be? To elaborate further on the matter, we're joined on the line by...GUEST: Puseletso Mofokeng, Senior Forecaster at the South Africa Weather Service

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4:35

Zero percent alcohol traffic law coming SA’s way -...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/22

Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula has released last year’s festive season road traffic statistics. During the press briefing, Mbalula announced once again that his department would look to amend current drink-driving guidelines that will ensure that South Africa brings in a zero tolerance rule for drivers. However, this proposal was met with stern opposition last year, joining us to share their thoughts on the matter is…..Guest: Layton Beard, Spokesperson of the Automobile Association (AA)

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9:46

Would you as a citizen fund your political party?

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/22

The Political Party Funding Act will come into operation on the first of April this year. The implementation of this historic Act is one of the most important and far-reaching enhancements to our electoral democracy in the past 25 years. The Act establishes funds to provide political parties represented in Parliament and legislatures with funding to undertake their work. It also requires that donations be disclosed by parties and donors to the Independent Electoral Commission, IEC. For more on the

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9:05

Eric and Charmaine Mabuza Scholarship to assist...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/22

We now tell you more about the Eric and Charmaine Mabuza Scholarship programme that is aimed at assisting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and remote rural areas to achieve their academic dreams. Joining our discussion is Charmain Mabuza and we will also hear from Sabelo Hlatshwayo, a top achiever who has received a full scholarship to study BSC in computer science.Guests: Charmain Mabuza, Co-founder of the Eric and Charmaine Mabuza FoundationGuests: Sabelo Hlatshwayo, a top achiever who

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10:04

Ramaphosa signs Political Party Funding Act into law

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/22

In a historic development for transparency and accountability in South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Political Party Funding Act into law. The Act prohibits donations by foreign governments and agencies, and precludes members of political parties from receiving donations other than for political-party purposes. To explain what this means for political parties moving forward is…..Guest: Robyn Pasensie, Political Researcher @ My Vote Counts

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14:36

Traditional leaders call on government to relax Covid...

The National Pulse ·

2021/01/21

Traditional leaders are calling on government to relax regulations when it comes to viewing and handling the body of the dead during Covid19. It’s a well-known fact that in South Africa and across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our lives in almost every way imaginable, including how South Africans of all cultures and religions grieve, honour and bury their deadGuest: Nkosi Mwelo Nonkonyana, Chairperson of Contralesa in the Eastern Cape

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