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8:56

West Africa’s regional leaders have given Mali’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/14

World News today: West Africa’s regional leaders have given Mali’s military until tomorrow to name a transitional president and a prime minister. They also want president and prime minister who will lead the transitional government to be civilians. Given the current situation in Mali – are these recommendations implementable? Guest: Musa Mdunge, International relations political analyst

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7:46

Why are we failing to fast-track transformation in SA

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/14

Why are we failing to fast-track transformation in this country - despite us having substantial legislative and regulatory framework which is intended to ensure economic empowerment? According to the department of labour, Black South Africans only account for 15% of top management positions in this country and 65% of top management roles go to white workers. Guest: Duma Gqubule- Founding Director, Centre for Economic Development and Transformation

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11:35

Beyond Innovation: Making fuel cells possible through...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/11

Today on Beyond Innovation we discuss making fuel cells possible through hydrogen. Energy dot com describes it as a clean fuel that, when consumed in a fuel cell, produces only water. Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources, such as natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, and renewable power like solar and wind. The growing demand for electricity and ever so present load shedding require alternative power sources. But can this be one of the available solutions? We find out

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7:45

NPA achieves 75.2 conviction rate for sexual offences

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/11

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA in its latest annual report, says it has achieved a 75-point-2 percent conviction rate for sexual offences. It claims it's the highest conviction rate in the past five years and says a special focus has been placed on this category of crime. But the Women's Legal Centre says it's an incorrect assumption, because fewer cases have been finalised this year...GUEST: Advocate Bronwyn Pithey, an Advocate with the Women's Legal Centre, based in Cape Town

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7:53

Cosatu WC calls on provincial government to lower...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/11

Cosatu in the Western Cape is calling on provincial government to lower water tariffs in the province. They also want fixed water levy to be removed, arguing that there is no longer a drought in the City of Cape Town. Guest: Malvern de Bruyn, Provincial secretary for Cosatu in the Western Cape

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7:17

Patrice Lumumba tooth to be returned back to family

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/11

World News today: A Belgian judge has ruled that a tooth taken from the remains of assassinated Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba be returned to his family. The story goes that the tooth had been seized from a Belgian policeman who by his own account took it while helping to dispose of Lumumba's body after the charismatic leader was murdered in 1961. So how significant is this move and will his family and the people of Congo finally gain some kind of closure? Guest: Claude Kabemba,

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10:10

ANCYL mark 76 years since their formation

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/11

Yesterday marked 76 years since the ANC Youth League was formed. As we commemorate their 76th anniversary – we ask, who’s to blame for the current state of the youth structure of the ruling African National Congress and why is this once seminal, vibrant and influential structure so dysfunctional today?Guest: Thandi Mahambehlala, National Convener of the ANC national youth task team (responsible for the revival of the youth league and she is also the NEC member of the ANC

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11:31

Ramaphosa accuses banks of failing businesses amid...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/10

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s criticism of the banks, we hear from Lawrence Mavundla, who is the founding President of the African Council of Hawkers and Informal Businesses (Achib). Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa criticised the banking sector for not doing enough to support businesses during the battle against Covid19Guest: Lawrence Mavundla, founding President of the African Council of Hawkers and Informal Businesses

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9:48

Sasria, a short-term insurance company that provides...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/10

We are now in conversation with Sasria, a short-term insurance company that provides coverage for damage caused by special risks such as politically motivated malicious acts, riots, strikes, terrorism and public disorders, just to name a few. Sasria's Managing Director, Cedric Masondo now joins us on the line to elaborate further about their campaign to raise awareness amongst business owners and C-suite executives, to add the special risk insurance cover as part of their risk management plansGUEST:

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16:18

ANC delegation to brief party NEC on Zim visit

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/10

The delegation of the African National Congress ANC, that went to Zimbabwe to mediate in the country's political and economic situation, are back in the country. The delegation led by ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule met with the governing Zanu-PF. The visit came in the wake of various concerning reports about activists, opposition politicians and journalists who are seen as anti-government having been arrested or abducted in recent weeksGUEST: ANC International Relations sub-committee

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9:59

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/10

Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day and the purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. According to the statistics provided by the World Health Organization, about 800 000 people commit suicide every year and 79% of suicides occur in low- and middle-income countries, much like South Africa – something that we should be concerned aboutGuest: Cassey Chambers, Operations Director at the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (Sadag)

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8:21

Does Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/10

On World News today we ask, Does Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? White House has confirmed that U.S President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize after helping broker a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Guest: Prof John Stremlau is Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits

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15:07

There’s no crisis in Zimbabwe - Zanu-PF

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/09

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF, has met with senior ANC delegation to discuss the country's political instability. ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is leading the delegation which includes party chairperson, Gwede Mantashe and International Relations sub-committee chairperson, Lindiwe Zulu. ZANU PF and the Zimbabwe government are adamant that there is no crisis in that country amid international condemnation of the violent crackdown on dissent. Dozens of activists, opposition politicians and

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11:01

Gauteng Growth Development Agency aims to boost GP’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/09

As the country continues to assess the impact of Covid19 on the South African economy. The Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) continues to accelerate its strategic intent to grow the province’s economy, in the next normal. The acceleration forms part of the province’s 2030 vision of “Growing Gauteng Together” (GGT) with priorities centred on “The Economy, Jobs and Infrastructure”. This has seen the manufacturing sector earmarked as the key driver of the province’s economic resuscitation Guest:

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7:45

Mandela Foundation unhappy with Trump’s Apartheid...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/09

World News: The Nelson Mandela Foundation has criticized disrespectful statements attributed to the U.S. President Donald Trump that denigrated the former South African president, Nelson Mandela. On Monday, the foundation released a statement saying that it doesn’t believe that leaders who conduct themselves in the way Mr. Trump does are in a position to offer authoritative commentary on the life and work” of Mandela. Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen in his book - Disloyal, a Memoir: The True

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22:10

SA GDP drops by 51%

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/08

South Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) has dropped by a whopping 51% in the second quarter of the year. This is evident of the ripple effects caused by the Covid-19 lockdown. According to Statistics SA which released the GDP figures, nearly all industries experienced a massive drop in output in the second quarter of 2020. So what does this entail for us as ordinary South Africans?GUEST: Professor Adrian Saville, who is a Lecturer and Economist at GIBSGUEST: Mpho Tsebe, Economist at Rand

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5:58

Nelson Mandela Bay declares day zero due to water...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/08

The lack of water in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has reached a crisis and prompted the City to finally declare it Day Zero. Dam levels in the area have fallen by 19%. GUEST: Mongameli Bobani, Mayco Member for Infrastructure and Engineering @ Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

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13:21

SA’s GDP drops by 51%

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/08

Earlier on today Statistics South Africa announced that South Africa’s economy suffered a significant contraction during April, May and June, when the country operated under widespread lockdown restrictions in response to COVID-19. According to them, Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by just over 16% between the first and second quarters of 2020, giving an annualised growth rate of 51%. Joining to elaborate on what this contraction means for the country moving forward is…..Guest:

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9:53

Support Stellenbosch campaign aims to boost local...

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/08

It’s a known fact that tourism in South Africa has taken a massive knock as a result of the restrictions on movement over the past few months. That is why Stellenbosch has decided to blitz into Tourism Month with the launch of their latest campaign called Support Stellenbosch. What makes this campaign so unique is that it taps into the town’s residents, encouraging them to help support local businesses but also to use their personal networks to promote what the town has to offerGuest: Mike

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15:32

Transport Minister to host National Taxi Indaba

The National Pulse ·

2020/09/08

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula tells us more about the upcoming National Taxi Indaba, which will focus on formalisation – converting taxi businesses into corporate entities and ensuring compliance with the country’s tax and labour laws. Guest: Fikile Mbalula, Minister of Transport

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