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9:37

Home Affairs officials suspended for issuing Bushiri,...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/26

Controversial pastor Shepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary, who were arrested earlier this week on fraud charges, are now accused of using fraudulent documents to enter and remain in South Africa. Home Affairs has now issued a notice to pastor Bushiri and his wife Mary, asking them to clarify their applications for permanent residency.GUEST: Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

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12:29

Public Protector Office celebrates 25 years of existence

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/26

On Wednesday, Public Protector Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane will lead a webinar on the celebration of her office’s 25 years of existence. She will reflect on the institution’s achievements over the last quarter-century, focusing on its impact on public service delivery and good governance in all state affairs. She joins us now to elaborate more….Guest: Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane, Public Protector

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6:02

5 arrested for Meyiwa’s murder

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/26

About two hours ago, Police Minister General Bheki Cele addressed the media on the breakthrough regarding investigations into the murder of Senzo Meyiwa. Cele confirmed that five people have been arrested with more arrests expected to follow. The late Orlando Pirates captain was shot at the home of his former girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo, in Vosloors, East Rand in October 2014. Today marks 6 years since Meyiwa was shot and killed.Guest: Siya Meyiwa, Senzo’s uncle

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5:49

Liquor traders ask Ramaphosa to lift restrictions on...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/26

A coalition of liquor traders in South Africa has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa and government to immediately lift the existing restrictions on the sale of alcohol. Under current regulations, the sale of liquor for home consumption is allowed only on weekdays 9am and 5pm. The coalition says the move will ensure the livelihoods of workers and ensure job security.Guest: Lucky Ntimane, Convener for Liquor Traders Coalition

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13:36

Beyond Innovation: The Walk-Assist Apparatus

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/23

South Africa is estimated to have about 7.5% or about 4 million people with disabilities with about 2 point five of those having mild difficulty in walking while 1 percent reported having severe difficulty in walking a kilometre or climbing a flight of stairs. They often struggle with exclusion and marginalization, particularly access to their homes, facilities and buildings. Well today we are discussing the technology that has been developed by the Tshwane University of Technology that aids people

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6:45

SCOPA pays SABC a visit

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/23

Parliament's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (scopa) today conducted an oversight visit at SABC head office in Auckland Park, Johannesburg to get first-hand information on the financial affairs of the organisation. The oversight watchdog committee says the main objective of the on-site inspection at the SABC is to establish the root causes of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure...GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, SCOPA

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13:17

New Bill forces marriage officers to solemnise same...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/23

Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law the Civil Union Amendment Bill. Under the new law, marriage officers may no longer object to solemnising a civil union between persons of the same sex. The Act also requires the minister of Home Affairs to ensure that there is a marriage officer available to solemnise a civil union at every Department of Home Affairs office. Joining us to dissect this new bill is…..Guest: Thiruna Naidoo, Spokesperson for the Centre for Human RightsGUEST: Daniela

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7:28

number of jobs were becoming inessential in South...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/23

According to The Future of Jobs 2020 report that was released by the World Economic Forum yesterday. A number of jobs were becoming inessential in South Africa due to challenges posed by Covid19. The report also mentioned that by 2025, automation and a new division of labour between humans and machines will disrupt 85 million jobs globally in medium and large businesses across 15 industries and 26 economies.Guest: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist, Econometrix

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15:00

Last day for individual taxpayers

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

Today is the last day for individual taxpayers who wish to file their personal income tax return at a SARS branch. However, taxpayers who use the electronic channel (eFiling) have until Monday 16 November to file personal income tax returns online. But those who want to make in-person payments at a SARS branch have until 18:00 today to do so. So for those who can’t make it today – what options do they have moving forward? We find out from…Guest: Marcia Ujobolo, Senior Manager for Customer Experience

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7:30

Four former health officials granted bail for R1.2bn...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

Four former senior government officials in the Gauteng Department of Health have been granted bail after appearing in court on one-point-two billion rand, corruption charges. The four accused and two businessmen were granted bail by the Specialised Commercial Crime Court in Palm Ridge earlier today. GUEST: Sipho Ngwema, NPA National Spokesperson

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6:51

People no longer fear Covid-19 - Survey

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

Are you still afraid of contracting the corona virus? Well according to a recent survey the fear for Covid-19 is on the decline. The Centre for Social Change, at the University of Johannesburg in partnership with the Development, Capable and Ethical State of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the latest summary findings of the Covid-19 democracy survey, which shows growing pandemic fatigue, complacency and unnecessary risk of exposure to Covid-19. To elaborate more on the survey, we

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7:16

South Africans face frightening levels of violent...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

Results of the latest survey, published by the Institute of Race Relations suggest that South African men, women and children face frightening levels of violent crime. The survey also shows that men account for the highest number of violent crimes – murder or crimes causing serious injury – involving weapons. Men account for 63.8% of all serious assault cases, followed by women (31.6%) and children (4.6%)Guest: Marius Roodt, IRR Senior Policy Researcher at the Institute of Race Relations

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6:31

UK, EU face Brexit impasse

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

On World News today we look at the Brexit impasse and ask – what will happen next if the UK and EU fail to broker a Brexit trade deal before the end of the year? Guest: Arina Muresan, Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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5:09

B-BBEE Commission warns fronting remains biggest...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/22

The B-BBEE Commission has warned that fronting remains the biggest challenge to the power of the B-BBEE Act to deliver on economic transformation. They also say that our country needs to tackle this problem urgently so that we can achieve our goal of creating an inclusive economy. Guest: Moipone Kgaboesele, Executive Manager: Investigations and Enforcement from the B-BBEE Commission

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13:18

Meyiwa family express frustration on claims to derail...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/21

The family of slain soccer star Senzo Meyiwa has expressed frustration at what they term "claims" meant to derail the investigations into his death. The family says they have yet to be informed by police of a breakthrough in the case.GUEST: SIYA MEYIWA, SENZO MEYIWA’S UNCLE

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16:39

Examining the new Control of Tobacco Products and...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/21

With Cabinet preparing to table its new Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill – we debate the contents of this proposed bill, with Free Market Foundation arguing that in a free society, individuals are free to smoke tobacco or do whatever it is they believe will give them satisfaction provided they do not harm others. On the other hand - a number of health groups have been calling for the speedy introduction of the bill, counter arguing that when the bill is passed it will

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11:16

Renowned signer Chicco Twala reacts to new...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/21

The family of slain soccer star Senzo Meyiwa has expressed frustration at what they term "claims" meant to derail the investigations into his death. The family says they have yet to be informed by police of a breakthrough in the case. According to a report by News24 the police team investigating the murder has now identified a new suspect and has found the firearm that was allegedly used to kill the former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper. Meyiwa was was shot and killed at a party on the East Rand in 2014

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5:53

Why is Nigeria burning?

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/21

Earlier on today, Nigerians based in South Africa staged a protest outside the Nigerian High Commission in solidarity with their patriots who have been protesting for two weeks now over excessive force and abuse by the Special Armed Robbery Squad. The police unit is accused of murder, kidnapping, assault and the torture of innocent citizens. Guest: Collins Thomas Mbo, Head of Secretariat of the Nigerian Union South Africa (Nusa)

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16:44

IFP Youth Brigade accuses uMfolozi mayor of using...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/20

The IFP Youth Brigade Is accusing the mayor of uMfolozi municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, of challenging funds into his personal bank account for study purposes. The Youth Brigade says Mayor Smangaliso Mgenge, of allegedly moved R100 000 into his private account to pay for his studies at the University of Zululand. The Mayor has since denied the allegations.GUEST: Lonhle Gumede, national deputy for publicity of the IFP Youth Brigade in KwaZulu-NatalGUEST: Smangaliso Mgenge, mayor of uMfolozi

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9:47

CWU accuses SABC of mismanagement of funds

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/20

The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) has accused SABC management of not doing enough to ensure the public broadcaster has a steady income stream. Briefing Parliament's portfolio committee on communications earlier on, the Communication Union said the public broadcaster's current administration needs to take accountability for its mismanagement of fundsGUEST: Aubrey Tshabalala, general-secretary of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU)

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