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9:46

Truckers march over hiring of foreign nationals

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/15

Members of the South African National Cargo Transport Drivers Association marched to the National Bargaining Council offices in Johannesburg today. The truck drivers are marching over the recent spate of attacks on truck drivers. Dozens of truck drivers have been attacked and their vehicles set alight in the past few months. Most of the incidents have occurred on highways in Gauteng and KwaZulu-NatalGUEST: Daniel Mofokeng, President of the South African National Cargo Transport Drivers

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4:25

Magashule to remain as ANC SG

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/15

The ANC's Integrity Commission has recommended that the party's secretary-general, Ace Magashule, step aside. This after Magashule appeared before the party's Integrity Commission at Luthuli house in Johannesburg at the weekend. Magashule is out on 200-thousand-rand bail for criminal charges relating to a multi-million rand asbestos project while he was premier in the Free State. GUEST: Tessa Doom, Political Analyst

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5:36

DA accuses government of not doing enough to curb...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/15

Following two farm attacks in KwaZulu-Natal, we hear from the Democratic Alliance in the province and they are demanding that government must move with speed on matters involving farmers and farm workers. The party is also accusing government of not doing enough to tackle farm murders in generalGuest: Chris Pappas, DA Spokesperson for Agriculture and Rural Development in KwaZulu-Natal

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8:20

Couple sjamboks daughter to death over rumoured kiss

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/15

Last year, South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruled that the common law defence of ‘reasonable and moderate parental chastisement’ of children is unconstitutional. But what is worrying is the fact that recently, a couple appeared in court for sjambokking their 12-year-old daughter to death over rumours that she was seen kissing a boy. This story has sparked outrage and raised new questions about those who continue to spank their children. Sonke Gender Justice for instance is of the view that this

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10:15

Why is Nigeria battling to contain Boko Haram?

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/15

There are those who argue that Boko Haram is no longer just a threat to the state of Nigeria but to the entire continent of Africa – but is the continent doing enough to assist Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram? We revisit this topic following recent developments in Nigeria where more than 300 students are reported missing and Boko Haram group has claimed responsibility for the abduction of these missing studentsGuest: Martin Ewi, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies

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7:43

600 children drown each year in SA

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/14

Speculations are rife that the National Coronavirus Command Council might consider closing beaches during the Christmas period to help slow the rapid spread of Covid19. President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation tonight on developments to the country's response to the coronavirus pandemic. GUEST: Craig Lambinon - Spokesman for the National Sea Rescue Institute

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10:22

Self-defense VS right to life

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/14

A Northern Cape couple is expected to apply for bail in the Jan Kempdorp Magistrates Court following their arrest for the murder of a burglar. The couple allegedly assaulted the man to death last week. Violent crimes and petty crimes in general tend to increase gradually over the festive season, so with this in mind, what are your rights when it comes to self-defence? And what constitutes as self-defence when defending your loved ones or property?GUEST: Vanessa Da Silva Faria, a Senior Associate at

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9:17

Commission Issues final Automotive Aftermarkets...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/14

Motorists will now be able to service their cars at a business of their choice and not one approved by the manufacturer. This follows the publication of guidelines to this effect by the Competition Commission which will come into effect in July 2021. This will also apply to the fitting of car parts that are not original. Guest: Commissioner at the Competition Commission, Mr Thembinkosi Bonakele

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9:45

ABB South Africa to pay Eskom R1.56bn following SIU...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/11

The Minister of Public Enterprise, Pravin Gordhan, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola and Eskom Group Chief Executive, André de Ruyter, earlier hosted a virtual media briefing to announce important developments regarding the fight against corruption at the embattled power utility, which is battling to keep the lights on with ageing infrastructure and has rising debt. Yesterday the embattled power utility urged the public to reduce consumption in order to avoid the need for

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8:19

Court rule that Matric must not re-write Exam

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/11

Judgment in the matric rewrite case has been delivered today. Afriforum, teachers union Sadtu, and two groups of individual pupils wanted the Gauteng High Court to overturn the Basic Education Department's decision ordering a rewrite of two leaked matric papers. Guest: Nomusa Cembi, Spokesperson for the South African Democratic Teachers' Union (SADTU)

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6:13

#Africa4Palestine accuse Mogoeng of undermining...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/11

The human rights organisation #Africa4Palestine says Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng's latest comments undermine medical science and South Africa's position on the distribution of vaccines. This after Mogoeng Mogoeng’s prayer against COVID-19 vaccines, which he warned might seek to harm people, raised eyebrows. However, earlier on today, Mogoeng defended his controversial prayer saying he never stated it as a fact that there are vaccines with the mark of anti-Christ and went on to say he is not going

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6:43

Ghana's Nana Akufo-Addo re-elected as President

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/11

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has been re-elected after a tightly contested election. Akufo-Addo obtained 51.6% of the vote, compared with 47.4% won by his main rival, ex-President John Mahama. Mahama has not yet conceded defeat. His party has rejected the results, citing alleged irregularities and they are considering legal action to overturn the election results. Guest: Faith Mabera, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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9:29

Cape Town family fights to evict tenant from R10m new...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

A family who bought a ten-million-Rand mansion in Hout Bay say they cannot enjoy their new home as they are struggling to evict a tenant who lived on the property before the previous owner sold it. The new property owner, Ms Emily Vollmer says she has spent exorbitant amounts in legal fees trying to remove Mr Adrian Mitchell. GUEST: Emily Vollmer, the owner of a R10 million mansion in upmarket Hout Bay

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5:32

Will SA ever rid itself of GBV

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

Today is the last day of 16 Days of Activism, has enough been done to curb gender-based violence? If so, why do we continuously see such heinous and gruesome acts of GBV dominating our headlines year in year out, despite massive campaigns to prevent such? Does it have something to do with the way men are brought up or there are other psychological factors at play...GUEST: Lisa Vetten, Research consultant at Faculty of Humanities, at the University of Johannesburg, where she works on the Gendered

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12:10

ANC Northern Cape provincial secretary applies for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

ANC Northern Cape provincial secretary Deshi Ngxanga has applied for residential plot in Orania. Orania is an Afrikaner town in South Africa, located along the Orange River in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape province. The town residents state that anyone who defines themselves as an Afrikaner and identifies with Afrikaner ethnicity or culture is welcome to live in Orania. The Orania Movement say they have not received any application from the ANC Northern Cape provincial secretary but have

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9:58

Examining the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

We examine the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme - which is designed to support a spectrum of opportunities, focusing on job creation through public employment; on job retention in vulnerable sectors; on direct support to livelihood strategies; as well as on fast-tracking high-impact employment enablers.Guest: Rudi Dicks, Head of Project Management Office in the Presidency

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9:59

Today marks International Human Rights Day

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. This day also reminds us that respect for human rights is the responsibility that all of us must carry, including civil society organizations. Recently, the Foundation for Human Rights conducted a survey on the respect for human rights during the COVID lockdown through 124 Community Advice Offices across the country. They found

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6:09

Unpacking political tensions in Sudan

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/10

World News: In conversation with the Secretary General of Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North. You may recall that in October this year - Sudan’s transitional government and several rebel groups signed a peace agreement aimed at resolving years of war in which hundreds of thousands of people died and millions displaced. However, two powerful rebel groups – the Darfur-based Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) faction led by Abdelwahid Mohamed al-Nour and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North

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6:52

Nqaba Bhanga remains firm as NMB mayor

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/09

Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga says the Eastern Cape Cogta MEC Xolile Nqatha does not have powers to declare his election as Mayor null and void. Bhanga, was replying to a letter from MEC Nqatha declaring his election invalid. Bhanga was elected during a protracted council meeting on Friday, where PA councillor Marlon Daniels presided over the election. This after Speaker Buyelwa Mafaya was allegedly kidnapped by unknown men during the council meeting. Speaking to Stephen Grootes

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14:42

Competitive processes not followed for PPE...

The National Pulse ·

2020/12/09

The Auditor-General's office has found that competitive processes were not followed in the procurement of PPE by the Department of Health and Basic Education. Presenting the second special report on the financial management of Government's COVID-19 initiatives, Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke says they found deviations were not approved at the appropriate level. She says some of the PPE supplied to the government didn't meet specifications.GUEST: Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke

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