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8:46

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the province has...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/12

We continue looking at the surge in Covid-19 Infections in the Eastern Cape. The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the province has become the epicentre for COVID-19 infections in the country. This is resulting in queues that are kilometres long at testing centres. Over 600 new cases are being recorded daily. Public and private hospitals are filled to capacity. To elaborate further on the situation in the Eastern Cape, we're now joined on the line by provincial health department spokesperson, Siyanda

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7:14

SA’s unemployment rate up by 30.8%

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/12

According to Stats SA - South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 7.5% points to 30.8% in the third quarter of the year compared with the second quarter and we are told that this is the highest unemployment rate recorded since 2008. Given the fact that our economy is under a lot of pressure at the moment – what other alternatives and possibilities are there to this situation? Guest: Mike Schussler is an economist

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3:27

Angolan authorities cautioned by international...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/12

Yesterday, Angolan authorities were cautioned by international organizations to allow protesters to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Protestors in Angola are among other things calling for the revision of electoral legislation and reform of the National Commission of Elections, to guarantee free and fair elections.Guest on the line (UK) Dewa Mavhinga, Southern Africa Director with the Africa Division at Human Rights Watch

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9:50

FF Plus calls for Independence of Western Cape

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/12

We hear from the FF Plus Chief Whip Dr Corné Mulder on why he believes that the Western Cape’s future lies in independence. He argues that the province has never given the ANC a majority and therefore the best option for it moving forward is to work towards an independent Western Cape. But what informs this thinking? Can South Africa afford to have an independent Western Cape? Guest: Dr Corné Mulder, FF Plus Chief Whip and provincial leader in the Western Cape

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16:34

Importance of voting despite lack of service delivery

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

Residents of Naledi in Soweto are adamant that they will not vote in today's by-election, unless electricity is restored in the area. This is despite Gauteng Premier David Makhura explaining that Eskom will only be able to get the mini substation fixed at the end of this month. Roads are still barricaded following this morning's protest. To examine the state of our municipalities, we now speak to Karen Heese, an Economist with Municipal IQ...GUEST: Karen Heese, an Economist with Municipal IQGUEST:

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7:51

November marks National Diabetes Month

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

November is National Diabetes Month in South Africa, with World Diabetes Day taking place on the 14th of November. Diabetes has been in the headlines more in 2020 than previous years, with research still ongoing to establish the link between the condition and Coronavirus deaths all around the world. Bridget McNulty, co-founder of Sweet Life Diabetes Community, a Type 1 diabetic herself together with her team have put together a one-minute video test to help people find out if they are at a high risk

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6:41

ANC seeks legal counsel on members stepping aside

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

The ANC says it is seeking legal counsel on the issue of members stepping aside from their duties when charged with corruption or wrongdoing. ANC leaders have said at an online media conference that this is one of the reasons that party Secretary-General Ace Magashule will remain in his position. This is pending legal consultations and a final decision NEC on the matter. Magashule's imminent arrest relates to his alleged involvement in the irregular awarding of the 255 million rand asbestos contract

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8:27

IRR calls for scrapping of e-voting

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

The Institute of Race Relations, IRR, are calling for the scrapping of e-voting from the electoral bill. The IRR says the introduction of an electronic voting system will be vulnerable to overt penetrations by actors wanting to discredit an election. They say traditional voting systems are far more transparent because they provide a paper trail and can be observed at every stage. To elaborate further on the matter, we're now joined on the line by...GUEST: Hermann Pretorius, IRR Deputy Head of Policy

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9:30

Students call on Nzimande to extend NSFAS allowance

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

Students across the country are calling on Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande to extend the National Student Financial Aid Scheme allowances to February next year. You may recall that recently, Nzimande announced that the November allowance payment was the last one and he implored students not to be impulsive spenders. Guest: Misheck Mugabe, President of the South African Union of Students

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7:26

Impact of Magashule’s arrest warrant on ANC

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/11

About two hours ago, the African National Congress Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte and Treasurer General Paul Mashatile briefed the media on the outcomes of the meeting of national officials around the latest developments within the party. As expected, most journalists who attended the briefing wanted to know if the ANC has taken any decision in relation to its Secretary General Ace Magashule, following the warrant of arrest issued against him in connection with a R255-million asbestos audit

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7:12

The IEC has rejected Action SA's appeal to register...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

The IEC has rejected Action SA's appeal to register as a political party. In September, the commission rejected the party's application because of similarities with the Party of Action and the use of the South African flag on its logo. Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba is the founder of Action SA which was officially launched last month. Mashaba left the DA over a leadership disagreement at the end of 2019.GUEST: Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA

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8:43

Lotteries says no conflict of interest in granting...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

The National Lotteries Commission says there was no conflict of interest in granting funds to former Hawk spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi's Foundation. Mulaudzi resigned on Monday after the DA lodged a complaint with Police Minister Bheki Cele related to R3million he allegedly received from the Commission to establish a sports centre in Limpopo. We now speak to Raymond Joseph, an Investigative Journalist at GroundUp, who has written extensively about the alleged corruption at the Lotteries

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8:19

Xolani Dube react on Ace Magashule warrant of arrest

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

An arrest warrant has reportedly been issued for ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule. Reuters quotes the Daily Maverick news website which is not giving a source for the information. It is believed that the warrant of arrest relates to the alleged irregular awarding of a 255 million rand tender for the auditing of asbestos roofs in the Free State. Guest: Xolani Dube, Researcher and political analyst from the XUBERA Institute for Research and Development

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7:58

what Pfizer's landmark COVID vaccine results mean for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

Professor Helen Reese shares her thoughts on what Pfizer's landmark COVID vaccine results mean for the pandemic and for the rest of the world. On the other hand, earlier on today - Wits University and its Reproductive Health and HIV Institute held a virtual media briefing where they announced a breakthrough in HIV prevention. They say initial results from clinical trials show that an injection every eight weeks is more effective to prevent HIV among women in sub-Saharan Africa than a daily

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9:55

violence in the northern area bordering Eritrea and...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

On World News today, we examine Ethiopia’s escalating conflict. This as the violence in the northern area bordering Eritrea and Sudan threatens to destabilise Africa’s second-most populous country. Ethnic conflict in the region has simmered since Abiyb Ahmed took over in 2018. For analysis on this, Guest: Prof Mammo Muchie, South African Research Chair (SARChI) Innovation Studies @Tshwane University of Technology

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5:11

A warrant of arrest has been issued for the ANC’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/10

A warrant of arrest has been issued for the ANC’s secretary-general Ace Magashule. The arrest warrant relates to a R255-million asbestos contract in the Free State. Magashule will appear before the Bloemfontein High Court later this week.Guest: Kebby Maphatsoe, President of the ANC's uMkhonto weSizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA)

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9:53

former Prasa chief executive, Lucky Montana has made...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/09

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, Prasa chief executive, Lucky Montana has made serious allegations against Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize. In an interview with the Daily Maverick, Montana accused Dr Zweli Mkhize, who in his capacity as then ANC treasurer-general, of being Involved in alleged financial dealings with Angolan businesswoman Maria Gomes, who between 2013 and 2014 secured a R40-million of Prasa's infamous R3.5-billion "tall trains" contract. Ms Gomes allegedly used to

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8:32

Can Science and technology address SA’s energy crisis?

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/09

How can Science and technology help South Africa's economic recovery and address the country's energy crisis? Well these are some of the challenges that will take centre stage at the upcoming virtual Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 7th Biennial Conference this week. The country's economy has been directly impacted by load-shedding that resulted in disruptive electricity supply. The CSIR has thus performed an in-depth analysis of our power system to assess the extent to which

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10:01

EFF, parents clash at Brackenfall high over racism

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/09

Brackenfell High school in the Western Cape has been accused of racism. The school allegedly organized a white-learners-only Matric dance and reportedly excluded black Matriculants. Earlier on today EFF members in the province clashed with some parents at the school, when protesting against the allegations of racism. Guest: Western Cape Education MEC, Debbie Schäferguest: Guillaume Smith, Chairperson of Brackenfall High School

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9:59

The Electoral Commission says it is prepared to run...

The National Pulse ·

2020/11/09

The Electoral Commission says it is prepared to run free, fair and safe by-elections across the country on Wednesday when it conducts by-elections in 96 wards in 56 municipalities. The commission has been unable to hold elections since March this year due to the coronavirus lockdown and it now wants to clear the backlog of all outstanding by-elections simultaneously this week.Guest: Mawetu Mosery - deputy chief electoral officers at the IEC

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