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7:48

Court clears Danny Msiza in VBS looting

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/11

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that findings made by Advocate Terry Motau in his VBS Great Bank Heist report against Limpopo ANC Treasurer General C are unconstitutional and unlawful. The court also ruled that Motau failed to afford Msiza the right to procedural fairness before he released the report on VBSGuest: Joseph Maluleke, Danny Msiza’s lawyer

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13:44

Tribute to Bob Mabena who was notably one of the most...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/10

We pay tribute to Bob Mabena who was notably one of the most recognised voices on radio and faces on TV. In remembering this great radio icon, Bongi Gwala spoke to Thabiso Sikwane & Vusi Letsoalo (his former colleagues) about his journey from his days at BOP TV and Radio Metro……..guest: Thabiso Sikwane - a former colleague at MetroGuest: Vusi Letsalo - former Metro DJ

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13:40

(Numsa) are up in arms against an application by...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/10

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) are up in arms against an application by employers in the petroleum industry; the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA), Fuel Retailers Association (FRA), to have workers declared as essential services. They say the move would prevent workers from striking in labour disputes. GUESTS: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Spokesperson of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa GUESTS: Fanie Tshifularo, the Executive Director of

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10:38

Eastern Cape government says they have taken a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/10

The Eastern Cape government says they have taken a decision to publish details relating to Covid-19 procurement. This in efforts to maintain accountability, transparency and ethical behaviour in the Province.GUEST: Mr Daluhlanga Majeke, HOD: Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Department

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9:45

Derek Hanekom has accepted former President Jacob...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/10

Former ANC disciplinary committee chairperson Derek Hanekom has accepted former President Jacob Zuma’s apology on Sunday. This stems from a social media post by the former President labelling Hanekom an enemy agent. Hanekom went to court in reaction to the tweet where he sued Zuma for R500 000.GUEST: Former ANC disciplinary committee chairperson, Derek Hanekom

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12:23

President Alassane Ouattara's decision to run for a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/10

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara's decision to run for a third term in October's presidential election has triggered outrage among the opposition and civil society groups. They have labelled it a 'coup' that risked tipping the country into chaos. Ouattara has been in power since 2010. In March this year, he said that he would not run for re-election, which the opposition has strongly maintained he was unable to do anyway because the constitution limits presidents to two terms.Guest: Faith

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20:53

Beyond Innovation: Effects of varied energy and...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

Today on Beyond Innovation – we are joined by Professor David Katerere who is a co-founder of Nutrigo SA Pty Ltd to discuss the effect of varied energy and protein sources of feed on growth and development of broiler chickens. A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of two different feed formulations on the growth, development and organoleptic properties of broiler chickens at a commercial farm in Winterveldt, Gauteng Province. Guest: Professor David Katerere, Co-founder of Nutrigo SA Pty Ltd

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21:34

North West Health Department accuses DA of misleading...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

The North West Health Department say they are in disbelief at the attempt by the Democratic Alliance MP Siviwe Gwarube's attempts to deliberately mislead the public about the Maseve Field Hospital in Rustenburg. Yesterday Ms Gwarube tweeted a picture showing an empty field where she claimed a promised 200-bed field hospital was meant to be built. The Health department says the 200-bed field is operation. Siviwe Gwarube has since stated that she was visiting Job Shimankana Tabane Provincial Hospital

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7:21

Beyond The Headline recognizes and appreciates a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

Guest: Kina Nhlengethwa - SAfm Acting Station Manager

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10:03

Black owned female firms acquire 100% equity Mott...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

Malani Padayachee & Associates with co-investment from Motseng Women Investments have acquired 100% equity in Mott MacDonald Africa, the South African engineering entity of Mott MacDonald. The women behind this acquisition have been doing business for years in the civil and structural engineering consulting fields. With the latest acquisition, their company is set to be rebranded M.P.A. MOT.Guest: Malani Padayachee-Saman, Chief Executive Officer of MPA MOT

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4:56

Rhodes Arts Complex to change its name

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

World News today: A museum and art centre in the house where British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes was born is changing its name. This after a wave of antiracism protests reignited a debate about statues and buildings glorifying Britain's imperialist past. Now the Rhodes Arts Complex will change its name to South Mill ArtsGuest: Chumani Maxwele, International Organiser of Rhodes Must Fall Movement

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8:36

Unlocking the Talana project debacle

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/07

Unlocking the Talana project debacle – looking at the concerns raised regarding the costs and the quality of units that were recently handed over to the community there. Housing development agency is a government entity that is responsible for responding to Covid-19 by providing some communities in congested areas with shelters – meaning government appointed them as a project manager to help implement this project. Guest: Stephen Poya, COO at Housing Development Agency

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17:37

HSRC, UKZN release survey on Impact of COVID-19 on...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/06

About two hours ago, the Human Sciences Research Council, in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela School of Medicine, released the results of the survey looking at the impact of COVID-19 on healthworkers. The survey was conducted from 11 April 2020 – 7 May 2020 and aimed to ascertain the impact COVID-19 on South African health workers – both physically and emotionally.Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela, from UKZN’s Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine

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8:54

COVID-19 beneficiaries can now receive grants via...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/06

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says beneficiaries of the COVID-19, 350 relief grants can now receive their grants at the Post Office or via a bank account of their choice. This follows challenges that have been reported, including the fact that funds run out at the Post Office. On Tuesday one of our regular listeners, Mrs Naidoo from Durban phoned in to outline her own challenges when trying to receive her payment. Guest: South Africa Social Security Agency spokesperson, Paseka

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11:09

UNISA not doing enough for visually impaired students...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/06

Yesterday we received a call from one of our Durban listener Thobeka, who called in to say UNISA is not doing enough to accommodate students who are visually impaired. We promised Thobeka that we would Invite UNISA to respond to her concerns, and as promised we will be speaking to UNISA shortly. Guest: Mavis Sibanda, Acting Director for Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students With Disabilities at UNISA

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14:01

SA paediatricians against government’s decision to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/06

We hear from Dr Fiona Kritzinger about why South African paediatricians are against government’s decision to close public schools. According to her, government’s decision is not based on scientific evidence, and the benefits to children of attending school outweigh the risks to both children and the broader communityGuest: Dr Fiona Kritzinger, Paediatric pulmonologist at the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town

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12:01

SA government lambasted for not speaking out against...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/06

The South African government, which has been largely accused of being quite on the human rights violations currently underway in Zimbabwe, has today broken its silence. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has officially released a statement saying that the South African government will do what it can to assist our neighboursGuest: Lunga Ngqengelele, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor….

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16:36

Opposition parties react to Covid-19 related corruption

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

On Both Sides of the Story today we will speak to some opposition parties about pressing issues plaguing South Africa. In particular, Covid-19 related corruption and on the International Monetary Fund's decision to approve South Africa's R70 billion loan, among other issues...Guest: DA Federal Leader, John SteenhuisenGuest: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, IFP MP and National spokesperson

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9:17

DENEL ordered to pay workers salaries by Friday

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

The Labour Court in Johannesburg has ordered DENEL to pay its workers their outstanding salaries by Friday. It's not immediately clear where state defence firm DENEL will find the money to pay its workers' salaries, given its cashflow constraints. The salaries are for the months of May, June and July. Two trade unions Solidarity and UASA brought the case against DENEL on behalf of their members. This after the weapons manufacturer failed to pay salaries in fullGuest: Jannem Goussard, Solidarity

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6:40

ANC "embarrassed and outraged" by Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

The ANC's national executive committee says it is "embarrassed and outraged" at the Covid-19 procurement corruption claims leveled against some of its members. The allegations of corruption in the procurement of Personal Protective Equipment, PPEs, to combat the Covid-19 pandemic topped the agenda of the party's recent NEC meeting. Amongst those implicated in corruption allegations is Presidential Spokesperson Khusela Diko's husband King Thandisizwe Diko who has been at the centre of the PPE

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