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14:14

Public Protector releases number of investigation...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/15

About a few hours ago, the Public Protector, Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane released a number of investigation reports and she joins us now to discuss the findings of some of the reportsGuest: Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, The Public Protector

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9:07

Equal Education hauls Department of Basic Education...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/15

Equal Education and the school governing bodies of two Limpopo schools have launched an urgent court application against the Department of Basic Education and the provincial education department. The application challenges the Department's failure to roll-out the National Schools Nutrition Programme to all learnersGuest: Roné McFarlane, who is the Co-Head of Research at Equal Education

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9:36

AfriForum lodges complaint with UN over “government...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/15

Civil rights Organisation, AfriForum, last week Friday filed a complaint at the United Nation's Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues. They are requesting the UN to investigate the manner in which, they say government is abusing the COVID-19 pandemic to enforce racial ideology on societyGuest: Ernst Roets, Head of Policy and Action at AfriForum

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5:24

Who is Sundan’s Ali Kushayb

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/15

World News today: Who is Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese war crimes suspect? Kushayb, a former commander of the Janjaweed, a militia that worked alongside the Sudanese armed forces in their campaign against the Fur, Massalit, and Zarghawa people in Darfur, Sudan, in the early 2000s — is charged with 50 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity arising out that campaign. But will his arrest bring closure to the victims of those atrocities in Darfur? Guest: Ebrahim Dean, Researcher at the Afro-Middle

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8:45

Concerned Chatsworth parents bar their kids from...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/15

Brandon Pillay explains why parents in the Bayhaven area, in Chatsworth are refusing to send their kids to school. According to him the school governing bodies strongly believe that their schools should remain closed until the virus has reached a peakGuest: Brendon Pillay, Spokesperson for the Combined School Governing Bodies, Bayhaven

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10:46

Beyond Innovation: “Medicinal Plant Sciences”

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

Today on Beyond Innovation we learn about Phytomedicine and Cosmeceuticals. We speak to Prof Namrita Lall’s - she is one of the founders for the development of a new specialized field, called “Medicinal Plant Sciences” at postgraduate level in January 2007 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa which is one of its kind in South Africa. She argues that Africa has tremendous plant diversity that is largely untapped in terms of its potential for medicinal and cosmeceutical purposes.

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4:42

EC liquor trader associations met Premier Mabuyane...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has petitioned the national government to reinstate the ban on the sale of alcohol. Premier Mabuyane today met with liquor trader associations to discuss how they can fight against alcohol abuse in the provinceGuest: Lucky Ntimane, National Convener of the Liquor Traders' Association of South Africa

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9:47

NEHAWU inspects P.E hospitals to ensure safety of its...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, NEHAWU's national leadership is at the Livingstone hospital in Port Elizabeth to assess whether the hospital is complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and if their members are not recklessly exposed to the virus. Staff at the hospital has raised concerns over a lack of PPE and a shortage of staff at the facility. Livingstone hospital is one of the facilities earmarked to deal with Covid-19 related cases in the provinceGuest:

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7:06

Transnet fires 3 executives

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has fired three senior executives for wrongdoing during the State Capture years. The move has been seen as efforts by CEO Portia Derby, in cleaning up the SOE...Guest: Political Analyst, Writer and Activist, Dr Dale McKinley

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7:17

Thuli Zikalala becomes SA’s first person to do a sign...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

In conversation with Thuli Zikalala who has just become the first person in the country to do a sign language podcast. As one of only eleven (11) interpreters in South Africa who are accredited with the South African Translation Institute (SATI), Thuli is passionate about finding creative ways of making the language and skill accessible to a wider audienceGuest: Thuli Zikalala, Sign language interpreter

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5:33

SA not aligned with a job-rich, clean energy future -...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

A new report released by Friends of the Earth U.S and Oil Change International reveals that South Africa has not been aligned with a job-rich, clean energy future. The report urges South Africa and other G20 governments to stop using public money to prop up the fossil fuel industry, and instead invest in a just and sustainable recoveryGuest: Glen Tyler-Davies, South African team leader @350Africa.org

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4:46

Looking at South Africa & Lesotho’s Bilateral Relations

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

On World News today we look at South Africa – Lesotho Bilateral Relations: Our discussion is informed by the fact that the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho Dr. Moeketsi Majoro is currently visiting South Africa following his swearing in ceremony that took place last month. The two leaders we are told will discuss bilateral cooperation, regional and continental issues of mutual interests amidst the fight against the coronavirus global pandemic. Guest: Professor Hoolo Nyane, Professor of

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4:46

Progressive Student Movement call for Motshekga to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/12

We hear from the Progressive Student Movement on why they want Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga to resign. They are accusing her of incompetence saying that she has long overstayed her welcome and its time the minister considered having an early retirement. Guest: Kabelo Nthekiso, President General of the Progressive Student Movement

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6:08

Across the Eastern Cape, mostly in Buffalo City, have...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/11

Thirty-one schools across the Eastern Cape, mostly in Buffalo City, have been closed after twenty people tested positive for coronavirus. 15 teachers, three learners and two non-teaching staff tested positive. Guest: Loyiso Pulumani, Spokesperson for the Eastern Cape Department of Education

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15:13

The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/11

The Constitutional Court has declared the Electoral Act unconstitutional - meaning independent candidates are allowed to contest for national and provincial elections without being member of a political party. The case was brought by civil society organisation the New Nation Movement and others. Parliament has 24 months to remedy the Electoral Act.Guest: Pule Mabe, ANC National spokespersonGuest: Solly Malatsi, DA National spokespersonGuest: Marshall Dlamini, EFF secretary-generalGuest: Wouter

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6:43

Concourt electoral act ruling game changer for SA...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/11

Still on the Constitutional Court ruling, we now hear from the New Nation Movement as they are the ones who took this matter to court to challenge the current Electoral Act 73 of 1998, arguing that it infringes on the right to exercise individual political choices. Guest: Bulelani Mkhohliswa, National Coordinator of the New Nation Movement (NNM)

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8:47

What are the implications of the electoral act being...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/11

Will today’s ruling affect next year’s elections? Lawson Naidoo explains the significance of the ConCourt ruling and what it means for our young democracy moving forward. Today’s ruling will certainly change South Africa’s political landscape, with the country expected to head to the polls again next year for the municipal electionsGuest: Lawson Naidoo - Executive Secretary at the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)

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8:21

Concourt electoral act ruling game changer for SA...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/11

We look at the political implications of today’s Constitutional Court ruling – assessing as to how will this ruling affect different political parties and different political movements in the country. Guest: Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of North West

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17:06

AMCU calls for universal testing at mines

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/10

BSS: The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) have called on the sector's leaders to ensure that further measures are in place to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. This as the number of mineworkers, testing positive for the coronavirus, continues to rise daily. There are now 679 confirmed Covid-19 cases at various mines countrywide. However, the Minerals Council of South Africa says the mining industry is NOT the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the

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8:57

South African Airports resume operations

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/10

Domestic flights between O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International and, King Shaka International Airports have resumed. Airports Company of South Africa says various measures have been put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of passengers and staff at the airport. We now speak to the General Manager at O.R Tambo International Airport, Bongiwe Pityi-Vokwana about Covid safety measures at the airport...Guest: Bongiwe Pityi-Vokwana, General Manager at O.R Tambo

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