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6:44

Cosatu reacts to IMF approving SA’s R70bn loan

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/28

On Monday, the IMF approved South Africa’s request for emergency funding under its Rapid Financing Instrument, saying this was a low interest loan that would contribute to the government’s fiscal relief efforts without impacting on its sovereignty as it grappled with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Let’s get reaction from Cosatu, as you may know that initially they were opposed to government approaching the IMF but later on, in April to be precise they decided to endorse government's plan. But

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16:33

COSAS shuts down private schools

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/27

BSS: Student body - The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) - claims to have shut down several private schools in Gauteng today. Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that all public schools would close for four weeks starting from today, in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Matric leaners, however, will stay at home for only a week, while grade seven pupils will return to the classroom after a two-week-long breakGuest: Zithulele Ndlela, the National spokesperson for the

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7:15

Can changing our food system reducing future pandemics?

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/27

Can changing our food system reducing future pandemics? We speak to Donovan Will, the Director of ProVeg South Africa, about a new report that looks at the relationship between pandemics and our food system. This as there is growing consensus among NGOs, academic institutions, and the scientific community that the global food system needs to change if we are to prevent future pandemicsGuest: Donovan Will, Director of ProVeg South Africa

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9:40

Sanco calls for Investigation into awarding of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/27

The South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in Gauteng has also called for an investigation into the provincial Health Department's awarding of tenders. This after a 125-million-rand tender was awarded to Royal Bhaca, a company owned by the husband of the presidential spokesperson and Gauteng ANC PEC member, Khusela Diko. Meanwhile the ANC in Gauteng will meet today to discuss alleged irregularities in the awarding of the tender. Guest: Chris Malemetja, Chairperson of the South African

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9:04

How do we solve South Africa’s youth unemployment...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/27

How do we solve South Africa’s youth unemployment conundrum? Jake Willis joins us to discuss youth unemployment during Covid19 and he will also share possible solutions on how to go about tackling this problem. This as youth unemployment continues to rise in the country as over 3 million young people have been unemployed since the beginning of February this year. Guest: Jake Willis, CEO and Co-Founder of Lulaway

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14:40

Beyond Innovation: Keneilwe Sebola a PhD student with...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/24

Time now for Beyond Innovation. Today we speak to Keneilwe Sebola, a PhD student with the Centre for Biological control at Rhodes University. Keneilwe's PhD research was key in helping to clean up the Hartbeespoort Dam, in the North West Province, which for years has been plagued by Water Hyacinth - one of the world's most invasive aquatic weed. Keneilwe now joins us on the line to elaborate further on the mechanical removal of the problematic plants with the aid of insect..Guest: Keneilwe Sebola,

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12:52

SAMRC concerned about discrepancy between Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/24

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) say natural deaths have increased by 59% against historical trends. The council's Burden of Disease Research Unit partnered with the University of Cape Town's Centre for Actuarial Research to examine the deaths trends that had been exacerbate by Covid-19. The Research Council's report also found that there is a 'huge discrepancy' between reported number of Covid-19 fatalities and excess deathsGuest: Professor Debbie Bradshaw, Chief Specialist

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5:52

FITA loses court battle to lift ban on tobacco products

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/24

Smokers' hopes are up in smoke this as the Pretoria High Court has dismissed the Fair Trade Independent Association's (FITA) application for the unbanning of tobacco products. FITA had applied to appeal the court's earlier judgment against the sale of tobacco products.Guest: Sinenhlanhla Mnguni - Chairperson of the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association (fita)

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8:02

EC gov to place Mandela Bay Municipality under...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/24

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has informed the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality of its intentions to place it under administration. Currently, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality without a permanent executive mayor is in a dysfunctional state. Joining us to discuss the municipality’s state of affairs isGuest: Joleen Steyn-Kotze, political analyst

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7:31

City of Tshwane unable to afford SAMWU pay-outs due...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/23

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in Tshwane says its members were promised increases prior to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Workers demonstrated outside Tshwane House this week - with some calling for the head administrator Mpho Nawa to vacate office. Nawa has reiterated that the City cannot afford pay-outs due to the negative economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.Guest: Mpho Nawa, Head of Administration at Tshwane Municipality

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12:06

Ramaphosa signs Border Management Authority Bill

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Border Management Authority Bill of 2020 into law, which came into effect on Monday. The Bill aims to strengthen border control and give authorities effective functions at ports of entry. Guest: Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi

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6:30

SAMWU continues wage protest in Tshwane

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/23

The South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) in Tshwane says its members were promised increases prior to the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Workers demonstrated outside Tshwane House this week - with some calling for the head administrator Mpho Nawa to vacate office. Nawa has reiterated that the City cannot afford pay-outs due to the negative economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.Guest: SAMWU's Tshwane Regional chairperson, Nkhetheni Muthavhi

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9:54

eBundu Lodge – a business transaction went wrong?

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/23

eBundu Lodge – a business transaction went wrong? We speak to the co-owner of eBundu Lodge, Sbusiso Shabalala about the ongoing legal tussle that threatens the stability of their business. Apparently, the previous owner is not happy about the acquisition of eBundu Lodge and all its properties and investments. However, the current owners succeeded in all legal battles that went right up to the Supreme Court of Appeal. Guest: S’busiso Shabalala, Co-owner of eBundu Lodge

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8:36

Tundu Lissu Intends to return to Tanzania

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/23

On World News today we discuss Tanzanian politics focusing on Tundu Lissu who has declared his intention to return to the country three years after surviving an assassination attempt. Tundu has vowed to campaign for the presidency of the United Republic of Tanzania in the forthcoming general election that is due to take place in October this yearGuest: Robert Amsterdam, Tundu Lissu’s lawyer

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18:23

Is it fair to with-hold certificates of unemployed...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/22

BSS: The Central University of Technology, Free State Alumni Executive Committee is calling upon all universities to stop with-holding of certificates of unemployed graduates with outstanding tuition fees. The Committee says although Universities are struggling to keep up with widening debts of their alumni, society must and should question the fairness of refusing these graduates access to their certificates...Guest: Chabana Chabana, Acting President of the Central University of Technology, Free

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10:18

Government extend Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/22

The government has extended its Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) benefits by 6 weeks. The COVID-19 TERS benefit is to assist employers and workers during Coronavirus lockdown.Guest: Mr Teboho Maruping, Commissioner of the Unemployment Insurance Fund, UIF

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17:24

Remembering Andrew Mlangeni

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/22

As tributes continue to pour in for struggle stalwart and the last surviving Rivonia Trialist uBaba uAndrew Mlangeni – we now speak to another ANC stalwart Aziz Pahad, former Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsGuest: Aziz Pahad, former deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Guest: Sophie De Bryn, anti-apartheid activist, best known for leading the 1956 Women's March to the Union Buildings

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13:37

Do South Africans have a culture of entitlement?

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/22

Do South Africans have a culture of entitlement? And is this sense of entitlement becoming an epidemic in the country? I am asking these questions after I read an article where a group of protesters torched six municipal vehicles and a building in Lamontville, a town in EThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal after their illegal connections to the municipality's electricity grid was cut off. Why do we fail to embark on peaceful protests when we want services instead of opting to set fire to government assets and

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7:51

X-Ray: The critical state of the health sector in SA

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/22

Earlier on today, Corruption Watch released a report titled X-Ray: The critical state of the health sector in SA. The report captures the voices of hundreds of people who have reported corruption in the health sector to Corruption Watch in the eight years of the organisation’s existence. It sheds light on the recurring trends across all the provinces. It also highlights the devastating impact of corruption particularly on the most vulnerable in the society. Melusi Ncala, researcher at Corruption

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14:19

SAPS not doing enough to protect officers against...

The National Pulse ·

2020/07/21

BSS: The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union, POPCRU, says the steering committees for the police and correctional services need to ensure that the COVID19-regulations are adhered to at police stations and facilities across the country. POPCRU alleges that some station commanders and high-ranking officials are not ensuring that officers adhere to the prescribed quarantine period and are also grossly understating the rate of infections at their various stations Guest: POPCRU spokesperson, Richard

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