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8:29

Committee on Agriculture to host Land Tenure Rights...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

In two weeks’ time, the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development will be holding virtual public hearings on the upgrading of Land Tenure Rights Amendment Bill - whose provisions were found to unconstitutionally discriminate against black African women when tenure rights are converted to ownership. Joining us to explain the process that Parliament will embark on is….Guest: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Inkosi

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8:19

How do we resolve simmering dispute over Ethiopia’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

On World News today – we look at whether or not talks that are aimed at resolving a simmering dispute over Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam will yield substantial results. Tensions have been rising since June when Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew posted a tweet that included the phrase “the Nile is ours!” following record rains that began filling the dam’s reservoir. Andargachew’s comments were received angrily in Egypt, which accuses Ethiopia of deliberately holding back water to strengthen

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5:00

5% of healthcare workers infected with COVID-19 –...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/05

Earlier on today, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize revealed that five percent of healthcare workers have been infected with COVID-19, translating into 24 104 as of August 2. Mkhize was giving an update regarding the country's battle against Covid-19. On the other hand, health workers are living in constant fear of infections as they watch day-after-day colleagues succumb to the pandemic. Given this revelation, the SA Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) is calling on government to prioritise

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11:11

Samsung SA to increase meaningful participation of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

In August last year, Samsung South Africa announced that they have achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 Contribution Status for the second consecutive year. Following this achievement the organisation said they are aligned with the aim, which is to increase the meaningful participation of black people in the management, ownership and control of South Africa’s economy. Guest: Hlubi Shivanda, Director: Business Innovation Group and Corporate Affairs @ Samsung South

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21:29

SAFTU dispute report clearing Eskom COO of wrongdoing

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

BSS: SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi yesterday disputed claims made by Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha, that Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer, was cleared of any wrongdoing by an internal investigation following a series of allegations against him. Oberholzer was accused of corruption, conflict of interest and abuse of power for his alleged links to construction company Stefanutti Stocks. Eskom says an internal probe found no basis to the allegations Guest: SAFTU General Secretary,

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11:17

Compensation Fund sees surge in Covid-19 claims

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

The Compensation Fund has seen a surge in claims for compensation by employees who have been exposed to Covid-19 at work. The social security fund which compensates workers for occupational diseases and injuries sustained at work, say they are likely to see more Covid-19 related claims, since the resumption of economic sectors. So what is the Compensation Fund and how does it work? Guest: Ms Milly Ruiters, Chief Director Medical Benefits at the Compensation Fund

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14:01

EFF calls for removal of Eskom COO

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

The EFF recently opened a case of corruption against Eskom COO Jan Oberlhozer and called for his immediate removal from the power utility. The case was opened by party Deputy President Floyd Shivambu and Treasure General Omphile Maotwe. The EFF says its action is motivated by what the party says are the damning revelations of Oberholzer's nepotism, bullying and compromising of Eskom's finances for the benefit of companies he has a material stake inGUEST: EFF's Treasure General Omphile Maotwe

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7:43

Children getting involved in serious crime – Crime stats

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

With the latest crime statistics showing that children are getting involved in serious crime. We hear from Naptosa who are suggesting that perhaps South Africa needs to change its approach and recognise the importance of specialised services such as counsellors and psychologists – allow them to play a more meaningful role in schools in order to reduce the elements of criminal actGuest: Basil Manuel, Executive Director at National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa

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6:12

New Special Tribunal to investigate corruption, fraud...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

We outline the objectives of the recently established Special Tribunal on Corruption, Fraud and Illicit Money Flows. The special tribunal has a statutory mandate to recover public funds syphoned from the fiscus through corruption, fraud and illicit money flowsGuest: Adv Selby Makgotho, Spokesperson of the Special Tribunal

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8:18

At least 16 people killed by Boko Haram in Cameroon

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/04

World News: Reports coming from Cameroon suggest that suspected militants from extremist group Boko Haram killed at least 16 people and wounded seven this past weekend in a grenade attack on a camp for displaced people in northern part of the country. But what’s really behind this attack and how complex are Boko Haram covert operations? Guest: Dr Akinola Olojo, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies

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17:24

SASAPO takes Minister Lamola to court over delay in...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

BSS: The South African Sentenced and Awaiting Trial Prisoners Organisation (SASAPO) is threatening to take Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, to court for violation of human rights over the delay in the release of 19-thousand prisoners. In May, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that 19- thousand prisoners were set to be freed in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19 in prisons. But the Organisation claims only a handful has been released. However, the Correctional

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11:58

Eskom, SIU to recover funds from utility's former...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

Eskom and the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is initiating steps to recover funds from the utility's former executives lost to State Capture corruption. The SIU and Eskom are investigating and reviewing some of the major contracts awarded over the years, this includes the acquisition of Optimum CoalGuest: Eskom spokesperson, Sikonathi Mantshantsha

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7:44

Norma Gigaba attorney concerned by Involvement of Hawks

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

The director of Wise4 Africa Brenda Madumiso says they are going to write a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking why the police's Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, the Hawks, arrested a women who is facing charges of malicious damage to property and crimen injuria. Madumiso attended the brief court appearance of the 40 year old, Norma Gigaba, at the Hatfield Magistrates Court in Pretoria today. She says it is totally unacceptable that the police unit tasked with priority crimes

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5:59

Why Hawks got involved in Noma Gigaba’s arrest

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

Former finance minister, Malusi Gigaba's wife, Norma, appeared briefly in the Hatfield Community Court in Pretoria this morning (Monday 3 August). Gigaba seemed relaxed and her five-thousand rand bail was extended to 14 September, when she must appear in court again. She was arrested in Waterkloof in Pretoria by the Hawks on Friday and released on bail on Saturday. She faces charges of malicious damage to property and crimen injuria. She allegedly damaged a luxury vehicle that her husband had

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10:38

Public Protector to Investigates Covid19 related...

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

The Office of the Public Protector has over the last four months seen a rapid surge in the number of complaints of conduct and service failure relating to the Covid19 pandemic. Social failure allegations account for a lion’s share of the grievances with as many as 450 people having approached the office to complain about what they deem unreasonable grounds for declining their applications for the R350 a month, social relief grantGuest: Adv. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane

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6:12

What is the political situation in Zimbabwe?

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

What is the political situation in Zimbabwe? Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda discusses African Diaspora Global Network’s open letter about Zimbabwean situation. This is an open letter to the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. It is also addressed similarly to the Heads of the regional bodies that have some authority or are expected to interveneGuest: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, President of the African Diaspora Global Network

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11:56

SACP marks 99th Anniversary

The National Pulse ·

2020/08/03

In conversation with Alex Mashilo about the 99th Anniversary of the South African Communist Party – looking at the party’s significant achievements in the last 98 years. The key issue here is - how will they describe their path to socialism, given numerous challenges facing our country right now and the implications these have for party building? Guest: Dr Alex Mashilo, National spokesperson of the South African Communist Party

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15:18

Beyond Innovation: We talk about water treatment

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/31

Today on Beyond Innovation we talk about water treatment. We focus specifically on the increase of fluorescent Natural Organic Matter fractions during drinking water treatment that leads to an increased coagulant dose and filter clogging. What am I talking about - I am not sure myself but I think we want to understand what is the Natural Organic Matter - what is its impact on drinks king water and why it is important to develop a robust moving tool for assessing its fractions across the water

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4:43

KZN whistleblower Thabiso Zulu claims assault from...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/31

Yesterday we spoke to whistleblower Thabiso Zulu, following his arrest Wednesday night. Zulu, who exposed allegations of corruption in the uMzimkhulu municipality and also a close friend of slain youth league leader Sindiso Magaqa, says he is being unfairly targeted with trumped up charges. Zulu has been in hiding since he first made public allegations on tender irregularities and political killings in the municipality. Guest: KZN police spokesperson, brigadier Jay Naicker

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10:01

Black property businesses hard hit by Covid-19 pandemic

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/31

Black property businesses have been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. This is largely because they remain small in size and play minuet role in the almost six trillion rand sector. The black property business is not properly protected against such hard times because of limited financial resources. Vuyiswa Mutshekwane is the CEO of South African Institute of Black Property Practitioners (SAIBPP) she joins us not to talk about the impact of COVID 19 on the sector and the decline in the transaction

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