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10:01

Black professionals need to "confront their...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/18

The Xubera Institute for Research and Development warns that black professionals need to "confront their apartheid and colonialism-engineered subjugation and determine the country's socio-economic and political direction". Xolani Dube, a senior researcher at the Xubera Institute says if black professionals continue folding their arms, they risk being further targeted, marginalised and destroyed by dominant forces. So does race still determined the economic prospects of South Africans? and what role

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10:01

tensions continue to rise in Ethiopia’s rebellious...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/18

As tensions continue to rise in Ethiopia’s rebellious northern Tigray region – we speak to Arina Muresan from the Institute for Global Dialogue on what needs to be done to make Ethiopia politically stable. This as over 27 000 Ethiopians have fled into neighbouring Sudan, burdening villages that have been praised for their generosity, though they have little to give.Guest: Arina Muresan, Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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6:34

SABC has released its annual financial results

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

The SABC has released its annual financial results. The Public broadcaster released the results ahead of pending retrenchments at the SABC. Take a listen to SABC Chief Financial Officer, Yolande van Biljon outlining financial situation at the national broadcaster...GUEST: Yolande van Biljon, SABC Chief Financial Officer, CFO

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6:28

Mluleki Ndobe laid to rest

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

Former Kwazulu Natal deputy Speaker Mluleki Ndobe, who was once charged in connection with the death of former ANCYL secretary general, Sindiso Magaqa has been laid to rest at his ancestral home of Umzimkhulu. Last year Ndobe spent time in police custody along with four other accused after they were arrested in connection with the crime. The charges against Ndobe were later provisionally withdrawn and he has been in and out of hospital since his release. We understand Ndobe died in an alleged

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4:45

Former Transet exec Msagala to forfeit assets after...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

Former Transnet Capital Projects executive Herbert Msagala will have to forefeit all his assets to the state following a court ruling in favour of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). Msagala is accused of corruption between 2015 and 2016, when he was a senior executive at Transnet. The SIU who were investigating the matter strongly believed the assets are the proceeds of crime. Speaking to Safm this year in August, Herbert Msagala denied all charges of corruption levelled against him. Take a

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6:55

Objectives of 12th BRICS Summit

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

We outline the objectives of the 12th BRICS Summit, which is currently underway (being hosted virtually by Russian President Vladimir Putin). Since 2009, the BRICS nations have met annually at formal summits – but how much have they achieved since then and what is the role of BRICS in influencing global geopolitics? Is there unity among BRICS and if there is why do BRICS countries keep quiet when Trump blames China for the Coronavirus pandemic? Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Foreign Policy Analyst at the

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7:23

UKZN ground-breaking study on HIV exposed uninfected...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

On World News today, we unlock UKZN’s ground-breaking study on HIV exposed uninfected infants. The World Health Organization’s guidelines on the Prevention from Mother to Child programme recommends that all HIV exposed uninfected infants (HEU’s) born to HIV positive mothers receive cotrimoxazole (CTX) prophylaxis, commencing at 4–6 weeks of age and continued until HIV infection can be excluded. However, a recent study by UKZN and the South African Medical Research Council is set to recommend

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8:09

How did the Bushiri couple flee South Africa?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/17

Earlier on today, Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi appeared before a Parliamentary Committee to explain how Sheperd Bushiri and his wife skipped the country. The couple is now in Malawi and South Africa has started extradition processes to bring them back to face charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering amounting to more than R100 million.Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs

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5:59

SA Bone Marrow Registry partners with world's largest...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

The South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) has partnered with the world's largest registry to Improve local donor recruitment and retention. The SA Bone Marrow Registry in partnership with Be The Match - a leading NGO in bone marrow transplantation is hoping to increase their efforts aimed at recruiting blood stem cell donors in South Africa. GUEST: Jane Ward, Deputy Director for the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR)

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11:38

1 in 3 doctors verbally, physically abused during...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

One in three South African doctors have been verbally and physically abused by patients during the pandemic. This is according to a survey by the Medical Protection Society (MPS). MPS, which supports more than 32 000 healthcare professionals in the country, say the results of the survey which took place between October and November, are "deplorable"GUEST: Dr Siviwe Mila, freelance doctor and Founder of Impilo Health Wear

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5:48

Businessman in court for R150m Covid-19 fraud

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

A recipient of 150 million Rands in Covid-19 relief fund, appeared in court on charges of bribery of a UIF official. Thabo Abel Simbini, a businessman from Skinkwater, in Hammanskraal near Pretoria, made a brief appearance in Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on charges of corruption. This follows Simbini's arrest when he was caught red-handed trying to bribe an official from the Department of Employment and Labour. But how did Simbini's company Impossible Solutions, manage to reportedly defraud

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6:44

Today marks deadline for tax submissions

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

Today marks the deadline for individual taxpayers who are required to file an income return via the online platforms, namely the SARS MobiApp or eFiling. So what this means basically is that walk-in submissions as you may recall closed last month and the online system that allows you to accept or edit and submit your tax returns is expected to close today. Joining us to discuss today’s deadline is…….Guest: Nathaniel Mabethwa, SARS Regional Director

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6:29

Brexit trade deal talks resume in Brussels

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

World News today: Talks between Britain and the European Union resume in Brussels today as the two sides urgently try to agree a post Brexit trade deal. Under the terms of the Brexit transition, a deal has to be not only agreed by the end of December but ratified by parliaments in both Britain and the EU. Guest: Brooks Spector is the Associate Editor at Daily Maverick

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4:30

Mashaba agrees to change ActionSA’s logo

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/16

Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has finally agreed to change his party's logo. Mashaba says the majority of his members have voted for him to change his party logo as directed by the Independent Electoral Commission. He joins us now to elaborate furtherGuest: Herman Mashaba, leader of ActionSA

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10:11

Agri SA appeals for broader awareness on farm murders

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/13

Agri SA is appealing to the broader public to make their voices heard against farm attacks and crime in general. According to them, farm attacks are again on the increase, especially in the Free State and they say this is unacceptable.Guest: Christo van der Rheede, Agri SA Executive Director

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9:20

How is bail determined in SA?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/13

ANC secretary-general, Ace Magashule, has been granted bail of 200-thousand-rand by the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court in the Free State. He will be back in court on February the 19th next year. Magashule is charged with corruption which relates to the irregular awarding of the multi-million-rand asbestos roofing and assessment tender in 2014. Some of you have taken to Twitter to ask if Magashule can afford the bail money and how the magistrate reached this figure of 200-thousand-rand. So how is

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8:00

How can SA tackle prejudice against migrants?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/13

How can we promote positive contact between locals and migrants and reduced anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa? We speak to Dr Steven Gordon, a Senior research specialist, at the Human Sciences Research Council, HSRC about their recent study that Study sheds light on how South Africa can best tackle prejudice against migrantsGUEST: Dr Steven Gordon, Senior research specialist, Human Sciences Research Council, HSRC

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10:02

Minister Cele releases crime stats

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/13

About few hours ago, Police Minister Bheki Cele announced the second-quarter crime statistics for South Africa, from 1 July to 30 September. According to him, murder figures have decreased by 6.2%, with a total of 5107 people killed. This is a 339 reduction, compared to the same period last year. Cele also cautioned South Africans against irresponsible consumption of alcohol, saying it was one of the leading causes of violent crime. Guest: Lirandzu Themba, Spokesperson for the Minister of Police,

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6:38

Will Magashule’s trial sow further divisions within...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/13

Still on the Magashule story. Earlier on today, ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule handed himself over to the Hawks ahead of his appearance in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court in the Free State where he was expected to face fraud and corruption charges after the Hawks issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday. Magashule's supporters who have converged at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's court have called for ANC president, Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, even going as far as burning T-shirts with his face

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7:57

More than 150 vaccines being developed around the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/12

There are currently more than 150 vaccines being developed around the world to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and their German lab partner BioNTech, this week announced that they will have a vaccine by end-December and manage to produce 1.3 billion doses in early 2021. While it is reported that several countries have already entered into deals with the manufacturers for access to the vaccine, what South Africans want to know is not only when a vaccine will be available

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