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18:06

SA Express workers protest over unpaid salaries

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/05

SA Express workers are calling on government to force the State-owned Enterprise to pay outstanding salaries before its liquidated next week. Workers at the Airline have not been paid since February this year. Today, the workers marched from SAA Airways Park to the Union Buildings to hand over a list of their demands. Other workers staged a protest outside Parliament in Cape Town.Guest: Nthabiseng Lehlongwane - Who is an employee of SA Express and who was also at the march in Pretoria at the Union

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11:03

story of Amahle Nkabinde who has been missing for 10...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/05

We now tell you more about a sad story of Amahle Nkabinde who has been missing for 10 years. What is even more worrying about this story is that her mother has been given the run-around by the authorities, including the local police who have not been helpful on the matter. On top of that she has been treated with disdain every time she tries to get help. Guest: Zama Ngwenya, mother of Amahle

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7:25

claims that UFS students are not adequately equipped...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/05

Prof Francis Petersen who is the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State responds to claims that UFS students are not adequately equipped or supported to study remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown. Guest: Prof Francis Petersen, the Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State

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6:58

Assessing SA’s state of readiness: As South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/05

Assessing SA’s state of readiness: As South Africa prepares for the reopening of schools on Monday - we hear from the National Teachers’ Union on what they think about the country’s state of readiness. You may recall that last week, many South Africans were taken aback when they were told by the ministry of basic education that some schools were not ready to resume classes; in some provinces for instance, personal protective equipment for learners in particular, had not been received and some

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17:57

In conversation with Professor Nicola Kleyn about...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

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

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4:19

Is the cash strapped Pretoria Bar Council on the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

Is the cash strapped Pretoria Bar Council on the brink of collapse and possibly finding itself having to apply for provisional liquidation due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected many other businesses financially. We now speak to Henru Kruger, sector head for professional services at Solidarity who says the Bar has a remarkable and exceptional history, surviving two world wars and political turmoil has been the institution by which advocates have regulated their own profession

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10:24

We Cannot Be Flippant About Collapsing the Economy –...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

The founder of The People's Dialogue, Herman Mashaba has written an open letter to Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, encouraging him to challenge the recent comments made by Ekurhuleni, Mayor Mzwandile Masina, advocating for the collapse of our economy in the wake of COVID-19. Masina had said he was prepared to resign if he is made to defend what he called 'White Monopoly Capital'. He aligned himself with the EFF leader Julius Malema who had said the so called "white economy" must collapse for the

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10:56

KZN whistleblower Thabiso Zulu says he’ll continue...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

The South African Police Service says it has been vindicated by the ruling of the High Court in Pretoria that set aside the Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's finding against Police Minister Bheki Cele. In a 2018 report, Public Protector, advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane found that Minister Cele along with SAPS failed to provide protection to two KwaZulu-Natal whistleblowers; Thabiso Zulu and Lesley Stuta, who were witnesses in her investigation into alleged multi-million rand corruption in the

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5:04

What does the return of Laurent Gbagbo mean for the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

On World News today we ask - what does the return of Laurent Gbagbo mean for the people of Ivory Coast? Gbagbo, the first head of state to stand trial in The Hague, and his deputy Charles Ble Goude, were both cleared of crimes against humanity in January last year and released the following month but there were still restrictions on their movement or return to Ivory Coast. But now, Mr Gbagbo can leave Belgium and return to Ivory Coast under certain conditions, nearly 9 years after his forced

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13:16

According to Thuli Madonsela, there would have been a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/04

Following Tuesday’s North Gauteng High Court ruling on lockdown regulations – Professor Thuli Madonsela joins us to share her thoughts on the ruling and its implications thereof. According to her, there would have been a lot to learn from the judgment if it were clearer, concise, accurate, professionally reasoned, and persuasive. Guest: Adv, Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University

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17:59

Ekurhuleni Mayor Masina told not to speak against ANC...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/03

BSS The ANC says it will not hesitate to reprimand its members who speak against its policy positions regardless of their positions and says it’s Chair in Ekurhuleni, Mayor Mzwandile Masina must stop tweeting. Masina had said he was prepared to resign if he is made to defend what he called 'White Monopoly Capital'. He aligned himself with the EFF leader Julius Malema who had said the so called "white economy" must collapse for the black economy to rise. But Masina's Regional Executive Committee has

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10:37

What are the Implications of Covid-19 regulations...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/03

What are the implications of yesterday’s High Court ruling on lockdown regulations? Yesterday, the Gauteng High court declared that the country’s alert level 3 and alert level 4 lockdown regulations are invalid and unconstitutional. In its ruling, the court specifically highlighted how the regulations did not pass the rationality test and have infringed on the Bill of Rights. What rights are those and what are the ramifications of this ruling? Guest: Thobani Mnyandu, Director at Mncedisi Ndlovu &

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5:08

Level 3 & 4 Covid regulations declared unconstitutional

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/03

Government cannot force covid-19 patient into compulsory state quarantine. The North Gauteng High Court has issued a court order prohibiting government from forcing those who test positive for Covid-19 into state quarantine facilities if they are able to self-isolate. We now speak to Monique Taute, head of campaigns at AfriForum. The lobby group brought the application against Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and is the second case in two days

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9:27

Donald Trump's announcement that the United States...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/03

We assess President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States will terminate its relationship with the World Health Organization. Recently, Trump has been criticizing the UN’s health agency for failing to quickly sound the alarm when the novel coronavirus emerged and accused it of helping China cover up the threat it posed. Guest: Dr John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits

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8:08

ANC Youth League national task team want the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/03

We hear from the ANC Youth League national task team on why they want the government to reconsider the unbanning of alcohol sales under lockdown level 3. They are arguing that the sale of alcohol has the potential to put a strain on the health system unnecessarily.Guest: Sizophila Mkhize, Spokesperson of the ANC Youth League Task Team

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7:41

Western Cape Education to continue with schooling...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

BSS: South African Human Rights Commission says it is concerned that the opening of schools in the Western Cape will exclude learners in disadvantaged communities. The Commission has given the Western Cape Education Department until 2 o'clock this afternoon to confirm that no teaching and learning will take place at schools this week in line with a decision by the national Basic Education Department. Failure to comply will result in an urgent interdict against the resumption of classesGuest: Andre

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8:33

Shared Value launches first virtual Leadership event

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

Companies across Africa have taken rapid steps to initiate community emergency relief efforts in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for ongoing social relief will be front of mind for a network of African purpose-led Shared Value companies and leaders, who will participate in the continent's first ever virtual Shared Value Leadership event from 2-5 June 2020 to discuss challenges faced by business in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, how business has had to adapt, and what economic

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4:02

SA Youth Chamber of Commerce assess Covid-19 impact...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

The SA Youth Chamber of Commerce has been assessing the Impact of the Covid-19 national lockdown on small businesses in South Africa. As the country officially enters level alert three of the lockdown, the Youth Chamber of Commerce says many businesses have suffered unrecoverable costs and some are on the brink of closure. We now speak to the President of the Youth Chamber of Commerce, Thapelo Maleka who says they deployed teams to all the 9 provinces to assess the damage done by the lockdown. So

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8:03

Ramaphosa appoints new senior NPA officials

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed the Advocates Ouma Rasethaba and Rodney de Kock as the deputy national directors of the National Prosecuting Authority. The pair will start their duties effective from today. Ramaphosa has also appointed Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga as the Special Director of Public Prosecutions in the office of the NDPP Shamil Batohi. Advocate Mhaga will provide legal advice to the National Director regarding special legal and administrative issuesGuest: Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga,

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9:51

KZN tables first Virtual Budget

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala has just concluded tabling the Provincial Government's 1st ever Virtual Budget 2020 for the Office of the Premier. His speech also focused on the latest developments on the Coronavirus pandemicGuest: Sihle Zikalala, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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