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Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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8:29

MTN Group launches 5G network

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/30

Today, Mobile operator MTN Group launched its fifth-generation (5G) network, with 100 sites live across areas in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. This after the release of temporary spectrum by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa earlier this yearGuest: Mapula Bodibe, Chief Consumer officer at MTN SA

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7:18

UKZN launches ILEX Genehecker for rapid Covid-19 testing

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/30

World News today: We hear from the University of KwaZulu Natal this after they have been applauded for having secured an advanced instrument called the ILEX Genehecker which will assist in conducting rapid testing for Covid-19. According to the varsity, the Ilex equipment gives a turnaround time of 6 hours as compared to the usual 24-hour turnaround time using existing equipment. Guest: Professor Anil Chuturgoon, Acting Dean of Research, College of Health Sciences (CHS) at UKZN

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7:29

the high court in Pretoria ruled that Vodacom must...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/30

We now talk to 'Please Call Me' inventor Nkosana Makate, this following his recent court victory against Vodacom. Yesterday, the high court in Pretoria ruled that Vodacom must give Makate copies of financial records within 21 days. He joins us now to elaborate more…..Guest: Nkosana Makate "Please Call Me" inventor

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8:30

Telkom’s YEP digital product

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

guest: Mr Lunga Siyo

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13:16

SANTACO, NTA says taxis will operate at 100% capacity

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

BSS: Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, says grievances by the taxi industry should not result in lawlessness behaviour by members of the industry. Some taxi operators heeded the call - by taxi council, SANTACO, - for vehicles to transport commuters with 100-percent capacity starting today. Taxi associations have accused the Transport Ministry of failing to accommodate the concerns from the industry regarding the lockdown regulations. Speaking in a virtual media briefing, Mbalula says his

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7:28

Minister Siweya meets foundations of liberation...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

We are now in conversation with Deputy Minister in the Presidency, MsThembi Siweya, who met with foundations of liberation stalwarts in an effort to strengthen collaborative relations with Government to fight Covid-19. At this session the Deputy Minister reported on government's efforts, invited advise on areas of possible improvements as well as request presentations of proposals on areas of possible collaboration in combating this pandemic...Guest: Deputy Minister in the Presidency, MsThembi

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18:11

NUMSA accuses DPE of lying to SAA Business Rescue...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

Trade union, NUMSA, has accused the Department of Public Enterprises of lying to the South African Airways' Business Rescue Practitioners over the minimum number of workers that unions expect to be included in the SAA rescue plan. This after the department announced yesterday that it has withdrawn from the Leadership Consultative Forum - that was established to facilitate employee engagement to develop a business and operating model for a restructured SAA. The department has accused the unions of

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9:06

What are some of the important aspects of the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

What are some of the important aspects of the Protection of Personal Information Act? On Wednesday this week, the Personal Information Act will commence – which means that organisations will be required to comply and start implementing good data management practices. The act will be the go-to piece of legislation for consumers when their personal information is abused. Guest: Adv Rian Schoeman, Head of Legal @LAWTrust

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7:19

Lazurus Chakwera elected as Malawi’s president

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

World News today: Post the elections – what next for Malawi? Malawi’s new president Lazurus Chakwera was sworn in for a five-year term on Sunday, just hours after unseating former leader Peter Mutharika in a re-run election. Chakwera won by 58.57% of the vote in Tuesday’s poll, a dramatic reversal of the result of the original election in May 2019, which was later overturned by the courtsGuest: Musa Mdunge, International relations political analyst

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5:41

EUSA calls for the closure of schools due to surging...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/29

Recently, the department of basic education released statistics which indicate that 775 schools had to close and that 523 learners and 1,169 staff members had been infected by the novel coronavirus. Following this revelation, Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA), says schools should shut their doors in order to save livesGuest: Scelo Bhengu, President of the Educators Union of South Africa (EUSA)

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7:18

Beyond Innovation: Wits graduates establish platinum...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

On Beyond Innovation - today we look at an attempt by two Wits University students to commercialize their novel process for the recovery of platinum group metals from used car catalytic converters. The two, Collins Saguru and Muofhe Singo, both Wits University MSc graduates, have big plans to establish their platinum recycling operations which would provide a cost effective and locally based solution for the recovery of platinum group metals for the expired catalytic all converters of used cars

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10:50

Township and village tourism failing under ANC -...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

Tourism portfolio committee chairperson Supra Mahumapelo says the economic potential of tourism in townships and villages has been failing under the ANC government since coming into power. Addressing a meeting of the legislative tourism oversight forum on Wednesday, Mahumapelo says villages had not been taken seriously since the ANC government came into power 26 years agoGuest: Tourism portfolio committee chairperson Supra Mahumapelo

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6:25

FITA application for unbanning of tobacco products...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) has lost its application to have the sale of tobacco products unbanned. FITA’s application was dismissed by the Gauteng North High Court.Guest: Sinenhlanhla Mnguni, Chairperson of the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita)

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5:41

Tshwane police reportedly fired rubber bullets at...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

Tensions are simmering in Eersterust, Tshwane after police reportedly fired rubber bullets at protesters over land grabs in the area. Eersterust residents say they are protesting over the lack of proper housing and as a result people have started erecting shacks on vacant land.Guest: Tshwane metro police department spokesman Senior Superintendent, Isaac Mahamba

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7:27

Professor Eric Atmore says about 375 000 children...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

Professor Eric Atmore says about 375 000 children across the country could be left to fend for themselves, if real political will is not shown in rescuing the country’s early childhood development centres from collapse. Currently, South Africa has around 2,5million children that receive education and care from the ECD sector. He joins us now to explain the seriousness of this issue……Guest: Professor Eric Atmore, founding director of the Centre for Childhood Development

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6:08

Estcourt Family hospitalized after consuming...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/26

An Escourt family in KwaZulu-Natal is being treated for poisoning after drinking cattle de-worming medication, hoping it would prevent them from contracting the coronavirus. It is believed that one of their employees also drank the toxic liquid. KwaZulu-Natal Private Ambulance Service spokesperson, Craig Botha says when emergency services arrived at a doctor's room they found six people in a critical condition. Botha says there have been reports of people taking home remedies and non-prescription

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5:25

Sadtu adamant schools should close due to Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/25

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu) is still calling for schools in Eastern Cape to close, due to the growing Covid-19 infections in schools. Meanwhile in the Western Cape, a group of concerned high and primary school principals have written to the department of Education and President Cyril Ramaphosa, to object to the phased reopening of schools amid the spread of the virusGuest: Jonavon Rustin, provincial secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in the

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10:51

the National Planning Commission hosted a Colloquium...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/25

In the past two days, the National Planning Commission hosted a Colloquium on the role of SMMEs in economic recovery post Covid-19. Joining us to unpack some of the key issues that emerged from the deliberations is…..Guest: Dr Thami Mazwai, National Planning Commission Commissioner

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9:28

what is India and China border fight about?

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/25

On World News today we ask – what is India and China border fight about? Some experts believe that the border conflict between India and China is partly due to India's assertion of ownership of its territory. But is there any truth to this? If so, what is it? Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Senior research associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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7:26

Helen Zille's controversial tweets that there are...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/25

Following Helen Zille's controversial tweets that there are more racist laws in the country now compared to apartheid. We speak to the DA’s Gauteng leader John Moodey who says that Zille has caused too much damage to the party's image. Guest: John Moodey, DA’s Gauteng leader

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