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6:36

Rhino poaching down by almost 53%

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/17

Albi Modise explains why Rhino poaching has decreased by almost 53%. During April for instance, we are told that no rhinos were killed in the Kruger National Park, particularly in the intensive protection zone, and apparently this has happened for the first time in almost 10 yearsGuest: Albie Modise, Spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

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14:39

Beyond Innovation: The role of SharkSafe Barrier...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/14

Today on Beyond Innovation we go to the ocean. We discuss the SharkSafe Barrier technology. The main objective of this technology is to protect humans from sharks without harming the marine life, unlike using nets that usually entangle sharks and other marine animals. The technology is shark specific - meaning it only deters sharks - while other marine animals are able to swim through it. It is a combination of bio mimicking a forest of kelp and electrosensory stimuli. Sounds technical - well let’s

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7:24

Sibanye-Stillwater hosts inaugural Marikana Memorial...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/14

Sibanye-Stillwater today hosted the inaugural Marikana Memorial Lecture, In honour of the 44 people who lost their lives at Marikana in 2012. On that fateful day the South African Police Service and Lonmin Security forces opened fire against striking platinum mine workers. The event gained international coverage and interest. This weekend Marikana will commemorate the eighth anniversary of that event. So what engagements have Sibanye-Stillwater had with stakeholders at and around Marikana, since

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8:04

Trump announces historic peace agreement for Middle East

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/14

Yesterday, U.S President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have reached a historic peace agreement that will somehow normalise relations in the Middle East. But Palestinian leaders, apparently taken by surprise, denounced it as a 'stab in the back' to their cause. But why did the UAE take this historic decision and why now? Guest: Naeem Jeena – Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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4:45

Somalia’s Sexual Intercourse Related Crimes Bill...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/14

On World News today: We look at Somalia’s Sexual Intercourse Related Crimes Bill that has sparked outrage in the East African nation. Some believe that this proposed new bill is deeply flawed and in serious breach of international standards. Once is signed into law, the new Sexual Intercourse Related Crimes Bill would allow forced marriage as long as the family gives their consentGuest: Corlette Letlojane, Executive Director at Human Rights Institute of South Africa

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6:45

Unemployed graduates marched to the Union Buildings

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/14

Earlier on today, unemployed graduates marched to the Union Buildings and to different municipalities in the Eastern Cape to highlight the crisis of unemployment. Led by the Unemployed Graduate Movement, the group is of the view that they are deliberately being ignored by the country’s policymakers and according to them, government should invest in research opportunities as another way of creating jobs for the many unemployed graduates in the country. Guest: Sthembiso Shandu, Organiser of the

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8:33

Covid-19 crisis is no excuse for lack of prosecution...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/13

The Bench Marks Foundation says Covid-19 crisis is no excuse for the lack of progress to date, on the prosecutions of police officers who were responsible for the deaths of 34 miners during the Marikana tragedy. This as South Africa will commemorate the upcoming 8th anniversary of the Marikana tragedy at the weekendGUEST: Mr John Capel, Executive Director of the Bench Marks Foundation

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9:08

Why is there a campaign for Cape independence?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/13

We speak to Phil Craig, a co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group, which has long advocated for the secession or independent state of the Western Cape from the rest of South Africa. GUEST: Phil Craig, A co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group

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11:06

EC government concerned by levels of gender violence...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/13

MEC Fezeka Nkomonye who is also the chairperson of the Gender Machinery in the Eastern Cape, visited East London’s safe house today to interact with victims and survivors of Gender Based Violence. This as there has been more reports of Gender Based Violence and Femicide incidents during the lockdown periodGuest: Fezeka Nkomonye, MEC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in the Eastern Cape

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7:41

KZN outlines objectives to combat crime, violence

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/13

MEC for Community Safety in KwaZulu-Natal, Bheki Ntuli joins us to discuss the objectives of the provincial turnaround strategy that is aimed at combating crime and taxi violence in the province. To-date 47 taxi violence cases have resulted in convictions, 48 cases are currently on the Court rolls and more than 449 cases are under investigations. Guest: Bheki Ntuli, MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal

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14:33

Is Eskom doing enough for Transformation?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

BSS: Is Eskom doing enough for Transformation? Well opposition parties don't seem to think so. This after the power utility appointed former Edcon CFO Richard Vaughan as the Eskom's general manager for treasury. Critics of the appointment say this is anti-transformation, as Mandla Maleka, who reportedly acted in the position for eight months, was side line by the utility...GUEST: Narius Moloto, Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC)GUEST: Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Eskom spokespersonGUEST: Dr Dale

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4:19

Is there a possible serial killer in KZN?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

Another body of a woman has been discovered in the sugar plantation of the uMnamfu area in uMthwalume on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. It is the fifth body to be discovered in the last nine months, four of which were discovered during lockdown. The latest body was discovered by a woman who was collecting fire-wood. GUEST: KZN Police spokesperson Thembeka Mbhele

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7:02

Mkhwebane fights efforts to remove her in court

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

The legal team of the Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane is arguing that the Parliamentary rules to remove the head of a Chapter Nine institution lacks constitutionality as it is unfair, among others. The matter of the Public Protector challenging Parliament's rules on how to remove the head of a Chapter Nine institution is currently underway on a virtual platform in the Cape Town High Court. Parliament has drawn up new rules, following the DA's request for Mkhwebane, to be removed from her

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4:45

Mozambique to ban use of plastic bags

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

Last week Friday, Mozambican Minister of Land and Environment, Ivete Maibasse announced that the country will soon ban the use of plastic bags – a move that was welcomed by Greenpeace Africa and they join us now to discuss the significance of this decision…Guest: Angelo Louw, Greenpeace Africa’s Plastics Project Lead

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6:49

What’s going on in Mangaung Metro?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

Last week Friday Olly Mlamleli was voted out of her position as the Executive Mayor. However the ANC in the Free State reacted angrily to this and instructed its councillors in the Mangaung municipality to correct the situation, this after some of their members voted with the opposition to oust mayor MlamleliGuest: Thabo Meeko, Free State ANC spokesperson

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5:43

Who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's Vice President Pick?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/12

On World News today, we ask - who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's Vice President Pick? Joining us to explain what Kamala Harris brings to Joe Biden’s campaign is Professor John Keiger. Guest on the line (France): Professor John Keiger, Director of Research at the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), University of Cambridge in the UK

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9:12

The testing and approval process of a Covid-19 vaccine

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/11

Russia says it has become the first country in the world to register a vaccine to treat the COVID19 infection in the country. President Vladimir Putin says the regulatory approval follows less than two months of human testing. The development paves the way for the mass inoculation of the Russian population. However there are concerns that Russia may be putting national prestige before sound science and safety. Putin has reiterated that the vaccine is safe and that it had even been administered to

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7:30

ANC affiliates call for re-establishment of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/11

An organisations affiliated to the ANC in Limpopo has written to ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, calling for the re-establishment of the liquidated VBS Mutual Bank. In the letter, the organisation, Vhembe Fraternal Organisations, also criticise the ANC NEC for reinstating Florence Radzilani and Danny Msiza, who were linked in a report by advocate Terry Motau on the alledged looting of the bankGuest: Dr Tshenuwani Farisani, a member of the Vhembe Fraternal Organisations

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7:05

uMzansi Youth to collect 10 000 hygiene for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/11

Yesterday, uMzansi Youth in Business embarked on a walk to Durban, this as part of their vital essential toiletries (Veto) campaign which seeks to collect 10 000 hygiene packs to be donated to under-privileged young girls. The campaign also seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and children. Guest: Nonjabulo Khuzwayo, Manager in the CEO’s office @uMzansi Youth in Business

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6:30

Lebanese Prime Minister steps down over Beirut explosion

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/11

Still on Beirut’s story……Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab and his government stepped down yesterday amid mounting pressure from protesters demanding accountability for an explosion in Beirut that killed more than 200 people. Guest: Naeem Jeena – Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

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