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7:51

Is South Africa prone to earthquakes?

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/28

Is South Africa prone to earthquakes and what is it that caused the latest tremor in the Western Cape and should we be worried? The Council for Geoscience has confirmed that an earthquake did occur on Saturday night in the Western Cape at nineteen minutes to nine. According to the Council, the earthquake registered six point two on the Richter scale but no tsunami warning has been issued by the Indian Ocean Warning systemGuest: Michelle Grobelaar, Chief Scientist at the Council for Geoscience

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8:32

Is human Trafficking on the rise In SA?

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/28

Human Trafficking: Deputy Minister of Justice, Mr John Jeffrey joins us to outline the objectives of the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act. The Act outlines legal prescripts for arresting and prosecution of perpetrators of Trafficking In Persons as well as required support services for the victims. I’m sure you heard in the news that Northern Cape serious organised crime and investigation team embarked on a takedown operation on Sunday morning where they managed to arrest five

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12:08

Number of new Covid-19 infections steadily declining...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/25

The number of new Covid-19 infections has been steadily declining in South Africa. Positive news is that our country has dropped to 10th position on the Worldometers ranking of countries affected by the coronavirus pandemic. What is it that we have been doing right as a nation? Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela, from UKZN’s Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine

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6:42

Disgruntled KZN MKMVA members protest against ANC...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/25

Members of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association in KwaZulu-Natal have made their way to the ANC offices in Durban. They are demanding to engage with ANC leaders but are being prevented from entering the office by police officers. A disgruntled group has threatened to shut down the province, calling on government to offer them more support. Some members are carrying placards saying the time for talking is up and that they want action. The provincial executive committee of the MKMVA in

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6:10

How was Andile Lungisa granted bail while in Jail?

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/25

The Free Lungisa Campaign has expressed optimism over taking an application to the Constitutional Court - for the case against Nelson Mandela Bay ANC politician, Andile Lungisa. Lungisa was granted bail of 10-thousand-rand this morning - after his legal team argued that they are awaiting a decision for his application in the Constitutional Court - for leave to appeal his two year prison sentence. Lungisa was found guilty of assault, with intent to do grievous bodily harm, after smashing DA

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16:46

Understanding the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/25

Early this month, the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill was tabled in Parliament, with public comments period closing on the 9th of October, which is just around the corner. It’s almost two years now since the landmark Constitutional Court judgment legalising the private use of cannabis - but not much progress has been made in terms of meeting the role player’s expectations. Why is this and why there is no urgency around this Bill? Guest: Ras Gareth Prince, Lawyer by profession - South Africa’s

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7:41

Are we as South Africans accepting of the Afrikaner...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/24

Are we as South Africans accepting of the Afrikaner heritage? Are we allowing events of our turbulent past define or create a negative perception of all Afrikaners and their heritage? Over the years we have seen our government trying to transform the country and all its institutions in a manner which reflects the country's demographics. Through this initiative we have seen the names of some streets in Pretoria being named after struggle activists. A push for Afrikaans to be removed as a medium of

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12:06

South African ultra-endurance athlete becomes only...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/24

Did you know that during the last weekend of August 2020, Jamie Marais became the only known person to cycle a vertical ascent of 9,000 metres, the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest (8,845m), in a Big 5 game reserve over 36 hours? Jamie chose to put himself through extreme discomfort and great personal risk to raise much needed funds to protect endangered wildlife and feed communities affected by COVID-19. Guest: Jamie Marais, South African ultra-endurance athlete

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12:25

Who would stand to win or lose if South Africa were...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/23

Who would stand to win or lose if South Africa were to hold all elections on the same day? This discussions around synchronizing all the elections was sparked by ANC and EFF, who want all elections to be held on the same day, presumably in 2024. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Professor Dirk Kotze, a professor of political studies at Unisa, who says for parties participating simultaneously in elections at different levels, synchronization would enable more centralized and coordinated

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7:40

Rate of malnutrition is increasing in SA - Operation...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/23

We hear from Operation Hunger on why they think the rate of malnutrition is increasing in South Africa, particularly now as we begin to enjoy the benefits of Level 1 lockdown. The organisation has witnessed the desperate measures taken by the vulnerable in society, such as eating dog or cat food, in a bid to survive. Guest: Sandy Bukula, interim CEO at Operation Hunger

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8:43

SANDF warns members from getting involved in party...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/23

The South African National Defence Force has issued a statement warning its members not to get involved in political party affairs. According to their statement, General Shoke has reliably learnt that some senior military members of the defence force will be or are being invited to attend a covert meeting that will discuss political party matters of the ruling party.Guest: Sphiwe Dlamini, Spokesperson of the SANDF

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19:02

DENOSA KZN accuses health dept of evicting nurses to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/22

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) in KwaZulu-Natal say nurses have been given eviction notices to make room for returning Cuban-trained doctors. The Union says their members living at the Wentworth and King Edward Hospitals' residences, have been told to move out before the first of OctoberGUEST: Mandla Shabangu, provincial secretary for the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) in KwaZulu-Natal GUEST: Dr Sandile Tshabalala, Head of Department at the

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10:02

Botswana elephants dying mysteriously

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/22

On World News today we establish the facts behind the death of elephants in Botswana. Government officials in our neighbouring country say the deaths of hundreds of elephants in recent months were caused by toxins produced by cyanobacteria in water. However many questions remain unanswered as to why is this bacteria killing the elephants only and not other animals. The latest from the country is that the unexplained deaths ceased after the water pans dried up. Guest: Bakang Tiro, Reporter for the

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8:50

Today marks the deadline for motorists to renew...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/22

Today marks the deadline for motorists to renew vehicle licence disks that expired between March and May this year. Road Traffic Management has urged motorists to comply and avoid penalties and they have also warned that those who fail to renew their licences by end of business today will incur additional costs for late renewalGuest: Simon Zwane, Spokesperson of the RTMC

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19:29

Nigerian Union SA says march to embassy might incite...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/21

The Nigerian Union SA (Nusa) say a planned march to the Nigerian embassy in Pretoria this week, will probably spark xenophobic violence. The organisation, Action for Change, which also supports the hashtag "Put South Africans First", is planning to march to the Nigerian embassy against crime, on Wednesday.GUEST: Nandisa Gschwari, Founding member of Action for ChangeGUEST: Collins Thomas Mbo, Head of Secretariat of the Nigerian Union South Africa (Nusa

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10:47

The importance of talking about dementia

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/21

As we commemorate World Alzheimer’s Day - we highlight the importance of talking about dementia and also raise awareness in terms of how it impacts the daily lives of people affected by the condition. Currently, more than 50-million people globally live with dementia, a figure expected to treble in the next 30 yearsGuest: Dr Sihle Nhlabathi, Member of the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP) and consultant psychiatrist at Stikland Hospital

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8:49

Is Mozambique capable of defeating terrorism?

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/21

World News: On World News today we ask: Is Mozambique capable of defeating terrorism? In recent weeks the Mozambican government denied that terrorists have effective control over the town and port of Mocimboa da Praia but this doesn’t take away the fact that the country continues to face a growing threat of terrorism that could give terror groups a foothold to expand in the regionGuest: Izak Khomo, Presenter and Producer of Spotlight Africa on Channel Africa

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6:45

ACDP wants legislation to prevent admission of guilt...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/21

In conversation with ACDP Member of Parliament, Steve Swart on the importance of government introducing a legislation that will prevent an admission of guilt fine from incurring a criminal record. According to him, the ministry of justice and correctional services is currently considering a draft legislative proposal, in the form of the bill that would revise the current admission of guilt fineGuest: Steve Swart, ACDP’s Member of Parliament

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17:01

Beyond Innovation: Artemisinin Based Combination...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/18

Today on Beyond Innovation we discuss the Cost Effective System to Coordinate Malaria Drug Supply Chain in Africa. If you are in Supply chain, clinic and hospital stores, I think this discussion is for you. The technology focuses specifically on ACTs which are Artemisinin Based Combination Therapies. You would probably know that Isolated from the plant Artemisia annua, or sweet wormwood, artemisinin and its derivatives are powerful medicines known for their ability to swiftly reduce the number of

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10:54

Race horses killed over unpaid UIF

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/18

A 49-year old man has been arrested on charges of public violence and malicious damage to property after the violent protest at the Fairview Race course in Port Elizabeth. Horse groomers and members of the community from the nearby informal settlement stormed the yard and let a number of horses out of their stables. In the following chaos one horse died and several sustained injuries as they ran free in the unfenced area surrounding the race course. Some horses were allegedly attacked with sharp

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