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8:54

Agrizzi denied bail

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/14

The state is opposing the bail application of former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi at the Commercial Crimes court in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court amid allegations Agrizzi didn't declare 33 million rands worth of movable assets. Agrizzi made an appearance in court this morning, after having failed to appear about a week ago due to ill-health. He's facing a charge of corruption, for his alleged involvement in corrupt activities with ANC senior officials during his time at the politically connected

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7:39

study has found that high doses of vitamin D...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/14

A new, clinical study has found that high doses of vitamin D supplementation significantly reduce the need for ICU treatment for Covid-19 patients. The Spanish study, a pilot randomised, open label, double-masked clinical trial – investigated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on ICU admissions and mortality rates. Joining us to discuss health benefits of Vitamin D is….Guest: Vanessa Ascencao, Health and wellness expert & nutritional consultant

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6:17

China, Russia win seats on UN premiere human rights body

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/14

World News today: Yesterday, China and Russia won seats on the UN’s premiere human rights body despite opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records. Last week, a coalition of human rights groups from Europe, the United States and Canada called on U.N. member states to oppose the election of China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, saying their human rights records make them unqualified. Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Senior Researcher at the Centre for

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9:36

Paying tribute to Dr Vuyo Mahlati

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/13

We pay tribute to Dr Vuyo Mahlati who passed away in the very early hours of the morning. Last year, Mahlati served as the chairperson of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s land reform and agriculture advisory panel. Also, she was a member of Mzansi’s National Planning Commission, and the owner of Africa’s first indigenous wool processing plant in Butterworth in the Eastern CapeGuest: Neo Masithela, Chairman of the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA)

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10:38

The UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/13

World News today: The UK government’s prestigious Chevening Scholarship programme is open for applications again and joining us to share some valuable information on how South African’s can go about applying for this wonderful opportunity is…… Guest: Mr Nigel Casey, the British High Commissioner to South Africa

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25:38

Cash strapped ANC calls on state to fund political...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

The ruling ANC is calling on the state to fund political parties. The cash-strapped ANC is proposing that taxpayers' money be used to fund political parties, some reports suggest that funding could increase by R500-million annually. On Both Sides of the Story, we're asking you, Should political parties be funded by the state?GUEST: Paul Mashatile, ANC treasurer-generalGUEST: Sheilan Clarke, Communications Officer at My Vote Counts

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15:12

Eye care awareness month with Prof Trevor Carmichael

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

Today we look at the Eye care awareness month which started from 20th September to 17th October 2020. We bring awareness about avoidable vision loss, symptoms of eye conditions, cancer in the eye diabetics and eye site and many other eye and site related issues. We are joined by Prof. Carmichael GUEST: Professor Trevor Carmichael, Emeritus Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of the Witwatersrand

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7:22

Shoprite Checkers to no longer enforce exclusivity...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

Shoprite Checkers will no longer enforce exclusivity clauses against other supermarkets in malls. The Competition Commission says this is an opportunity for new businesses to emerge and compete in the retail environment. This after the Competition Commission welcomed the decision by the Competition Tribunal to confirm the consent agreement between the Commission and Shoprite Checkers.GUEST: James Hodge, Chief Economist at the Competition Commission

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8:33

IPID launches toll-free number for public to report...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched a toll-free number that will see the public expeditiously lodge misconduct complaints by police officers. Speaking at the launch earlier on today, Police Minister Bheki Cele said while he was confident that the majority of police officers were hardworking, dedicated and honest, there were rogue elements that disgrace the badge. To tell us more about the importance of this toll-free number is……Guest: Ndileka Cola, spokesperson of

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7:26

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in running for World Trade...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

World News today: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who previously served as Nigeria’s finance minister on two occasions and once as a foreign affairs minister has made it to the final stage of the selection process for the top job at the World Trade Organization. Meanwhile, AU Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked African regions and countries to support Okonjo-Iweala saying that her leadership of the WTO would assist in the full integration of the continent as an important player in the global

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7:56

Madonsela urges South Africans to consider amnesty...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/12

Prof Thuli Madonsela is urging South Africans to consider offering amnesty to corrupt people, arguing that this would give the country an opportunity to start with a clean slate. According to her, “it’s just so systemic that if people can self-disclose without huge consequences, it will allow us to clean the system.” She joins us now to elaborate further…Guest: Adv, Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University

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12:58

Beyond Innovation: Bridging the gap between Data...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/09

Today on Beyond Innovation we talk about Data Science for Social Impact, meaning how we can better bridge the gap between Data Science and Society. How language can be harnessed as a data source to better understand our world. We speak to Dr. Vukosi Marivate - who has worked to better use natural language and data science in a number of areas that impact society. He has worked with a group that has led the Covid 19 ZA project which is aims to make open Covid 19 data in South AfricaGUEST: Dr. Vukosi

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5:36

JHB Executive Mayor to release Covid-19 procurement...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/09

Staying with our story of Gauteng Premier, David Makhura, firing his Health MEC, Dr. Bandile Masuku over the SIU report into the Covid-19 PPE corruption scandal. The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Geoffrey Makhubo says he remains committed to transparency regarding their soon to be released Covid-19 procurement Internal Audit Report. He joins us on the line to elaborate more...GUEST: Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Geoffrey Makhubo

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7:51

Makhura fires Masuku

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/09

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has fired Dr. Bandile Masuku from his position as Health MEC following allegations of corruption. Presidential spokesperson, Khusela Diko, health MEC Bandile Masuku and his wife - Johannesburg MMC, Loyiso Masuku - were placed on leave in July following a controversial multi-million rand PPE tender scandal. An SIU investigation has found that Masuku had failed to execute his function in compliance with the constitution and public financial act. GUEST: Private Forensics

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11:38

SANBS experiencing critical blood supply shortages

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/09

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is currently experiencing critical blood supply shortages and they are appealing to the public, particularly eligible donors to urgently assist. The organisation needs at least 3500 units of blood to meet the national demand each dayGuest: Ravi Reddy, Chief Operations Officer at the South African National Blood Service

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7:18

World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/09

Earlier on today, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that they have decided to award this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to the World Food Programme for its efforts to combat hunger and its "contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas."Guest: Lola Castro- World Food Programme director for Southern Africa

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11:16

Gauteng education shuts down illegal schools

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/08

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi in collaboration with the police, have been closing illegal schools in the province. To elaborate more on their operations today, we're now joined on the line by...GUEST: Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi

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6:08

Parliament receives numbers objections of NYDA...

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/08

Parliament has received numerous objections related to the process it followed in interviewing and appointing new members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).GUEST: EFF MP, Ms Nokulunga Primrose Sonti, She sits on the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

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9:13

What is the objectives of the illicit trade hotline

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/08

We outline the objectives of the illicit trade hotline that was launched recently by the Consumer Goods Council of SA. We are told that the hotline was set up to assist the government, private sector and civil society to work together to combat illegal trading in the countryGuest: Abraham Nelson, head of Crime Risk Initiative @ Consumer Goods Council of South Africa

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5:27

SIU refers Beitbridge border gate saga to NPA

The National Pulse ·

2020/10/08

The Special Investigations Unit has referred four criminal matters to the National Prosecuting Authority with regard to the procurement of a fence by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure at the Beitbridge border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. On the other hand, MPs serving on the public works oversight committee in Parliament who have inspected the controversial infrastructure believe that De Lille has a case to answer for her involvement in this border fence debacle.Guest: Nolitha

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