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The National Pulse

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11:32

Is our public school system in trouble?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/24

According to survey that was recently published by the Institute of Race Relations – South Africa’s schools are failing dismally to equip nearly enough young people for university, or the job market. For more on the outcomes of the South Africa survey and also to explain what these findings mean, we are joined by…..Guest: Duwayne Esau, IRR Strategic Communications Officer

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6:15

Popcru shocked by Police threats made by Malema

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) says they are disdained by the irresponsible threats made against members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) by EFF leader Julius Malema during his address to supporters in the Free State. Popcru says Malema's threats will possibly lead to violence against the police. GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, Spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU)

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9:26

We stand by our Bushiri story - Piet Rampedi

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

The Assistant Editor at the Sunday Independent, Piet Rampedi says the will not retract their story on how the Bushiris escaped South Africa with the assistance by local and Malawian officials. The Sunday Independent at the weekend reported that the Bushiris reportedly used false diplomatic passports, fake names and cosmetic facial changes to flee the country with the aid of collaborated efforts between Malawi and South African officials. The department of International Relations Department has

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9:26

Ramaphosa appoints Tsakani Maluleke as new...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Tsakani Maluleke as the new Auditor-General of South Africa. Her appointment Maluleke follows the passing of Kimi Makwetu who passed away due to illness on the 11th of November, just weeks before the expiry of his term of office. Maluleke has served as Deputy Auditor-General since 2014. Her appointment makes Maluleke the first woman to hold this position in the supreme audit institution's 109-year history.GUEST: Tsakani Maluleke, South Africa's new

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10:32

Did Malawian and South African officials help...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

Did the South African and Malawian government work in unison to smuggle self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary out of the country? The Sunday Independent at the weekend reported that the Bushiris reportedly used false diplomatic passports, fake names and cosmetic facial changes to flee the country with the aid of collaborated efforts between Malawi and South African officials. The department of International Relations Department has denied the allegations... GUEST: Phumla

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7:17

How will a downgrade affect SA?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

On Friday last week, Moody’s Investors Service joined Fitch Ratings in lowering the country’s credit ratings. Reacting to the news, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said the decision by Fitch and Moody’s to downgrade the country further is a painful one. The downgrade will not only have immediate implications for our borrowing costs, it will also constrain our fiscal framework. Joining us to explain how this downgrading will affect South Africa and also to give us a breakdown in terms of what happens

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6:01

Hindu movement call for Diwali public holiday

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

Hindu movement groups are calling for Diwali to be considered for inclusion on the South African calendar as a public holiday. They say this would be consistent with international best practice of many multi-religious countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Mauritius which accommodate minority faiths on their calendars. For more on this we are joined by……Guest: Vedhan Singh, President of South African Hindu Youth Movement and National Executive Council Member of South African Hindu Dharma

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14:34

Has Zimbabwe changed after Mugabe?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/23

World News: Three years ago, after 37 years in power, Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe stepped down. His successor and former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, promised a break from Mugabe's authoritarian rule and economic mismanagement, declaring a "new Zimbabwe" that is "open for business." To what extent has Mnangagwa delivered on his promises? Three years later – is there a political stability in the country and where is Zimbabwe headed? But before we speak to our guest, let’s remind

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7:15

Can malls, fuel stations charge a fee to use their...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/20

As promised we will continue yesterday's discussion on malls, petrol stations and other places that charge patrons R2 or R5, to use their toilets. The discussion on toilet fees sparked mixed reaction from many of our listeners; with many of you insisting that nobody should be charged to use a public toilet, while others say this will ensure that the toilets are cleaned at all times and that no vagrants can gain entrance into the toilets. So do malls, petrol stations and other places have the right

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7:25

Chaos erupts as EFF and police clash in Brackenfell

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/20

Hundreds of EFF supporters are being prevented from getting close to the Brackenfell High School in Cape Town as they protest against alleged racism. Police earlier fired stun grenades and used water cannons to disperse a large group making their way to the school grounds. The City of Cape Town has granted permission for 100 members to protest at the school. The EFF is unhappy over an alleged whites-only party for matriculants a few weeks ago. Roads leading to the school have been cordoned-off with

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7:47

Chaos erupts as EFF and police clash in Brackenfell

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/20

GUEST: Guillaume Smith, Chairperson of the School Governing Body at Brackenfall High School, In the Western Cape

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7:08

Western Cape DA proceeds with Congress despite...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/20

The Democratic Alliance says its Western Cape Provincial Congress will proceed as scheduled tomorrow with the election of all positions taking place as planned. This despite one of the most serious allegations that has ever been made in the DA that one of the candidates for leadership had been involved in a planned “hit” against his opponent. The Federal Legal Commission of the party has made its views known on the matter, saying that after rechecking the details of the allegation, they have

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7:16

Premier League managers want heading curbed if it...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/20

Premier League managers want heading curbed if it leads to dementia. But according to some managers, this can only be stopped if there is well researched scientific evidence that proves that heading the ball 10 times during training is going to cause players dementia. This topic has resurfaced following the death of England’s Nobby Stiles. Stiles and many of his 1966 World Cup winning team mates had been diagnosed with dementia before their deaths while Manchester United great Bobby Charlton, 83,

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9:40

Are political parties genuinely supporting SABC staff?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/19

The SABC is facing mounting political pressure from various parties to suspend its planned retrenchments. Earlier on COPE, EFF and the ANC marched at the Public Broadcaster's head office, here in Auckland Park, to show their respective support and solidarity with SABC workers facing retrenchments. Guest: Political Analyst, Writer and Activist, Dr Dale McKinley

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5:40

Eskom conducts meter audits

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/19

Eskom is currently conducting meter audits and removing illegal connections in Waterfall Estate to curb energy losses and to recover revenue due to Eskom. They are also calling on South Africans to report illegal connections wherever they are. Earlier this year, the power utility revealed that they have incurred costs to the value of as much as R188m related to theft and vandalism of the electricity network. Guest: Daphne Mokoena, Senior Manager for Customer Services @Eskom Gauteng

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8:13

Bushiris lose home for failing to make court appearance

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/19

The bail application of the self-proclaimed prophet, Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, has started in the Malawian capital, Lilongwe. They handed themselves over to the Malawi authorities yesterday after becoming aware of an Interpol arrest warrant for them, They fled South Africa last week breaking the bail conditions set by the Pretoria Magistrate's court. The Pretoria court has since revoked their bail and ruled that their five-point-five million rand house in Midstream Estate be forfeited to

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10:58

World Toilet Day - No toilet humour when it comes to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/19

As we observe World Toilet Day, we speak to Shenilla Mohamed, Executive Director of Amnesty International South Africa. She is of the view that government must eradicate all pit latrines in schools and ensure that all learners have access to safe and hygienic water and sanitation facilities. Guest: Shenilla Mohamed, Executive Director of Amnesty International South Africa

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5:58

Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/19

On World News today we focus on what’s happening in Uganda where several people have been killed and dozens wounded in protests that have been sparked by the arrest of presidential candidate Bobi Wine. His supporters blocked roads and burned tyres in the capital, Kampala, prompting police to fire tear gas and bullets. Wine has been in politics since 2017 when he won a seat in the national assembly and analysts say he is gaining popularity among young people who are hoping he will bring change to a

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7:05

Is it time to rethink the way we deal with drugs?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/18

South Africa's prohibitionist and punitive response to drugs has not reduced the supply, demand or harms related to their use and trade. Is it time to rethinking prohibition towards an effective response to drugs in the country? The Institute for Security Studies, ISS today hosted an online event on options for rethinking South Africa's current drug policy landscape and discussed the impact of the current approach and possible alternativesGUEST: Dr Simon Howell, Senior researcher Associate at the

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10:14

Taxi Alliance march over unpaid Covid-19 relief funds

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/18

The National Taxi Alliance(NTA) says it does not recognize all the decisions and resolutions that were taken at the recent National Taxi Lekgothla. It accuses transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula of snubbing the alliance and wanting to put it under the South African National Taxi Council. It also wants answers on the non- payment of 1-point-35 billion rand Covid-19 relief funds to the taxi industry. The alliance has handed over a memorandum of demands at the transport department in Pretoria. It will

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