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7:56

EU & UK negotiators begin final round of scheduled...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

Moving further afield: European Union and UK negotiators begin their final round of scheduled trade negotiations today. For more details on this, let’s hear from the BBC’s Europe Editor Katya Adler.Guest: Dr David Monyae - Director at the Centre for Africa China studies at the University of Johannesburg

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11:44

Reserve Bank challenges release of apartheid-era...

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/02

We look at the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal against the South African Reserve Bank. On Friday last week, the Supreme Court of Appeal found the decision by the South African Reserve Bank to refuse access to the records requested by the South African History Archive and Open Secrets in respect of the late Brigadier Blaauw, Robert Hill and Vito Palazzolo in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), 2000 application unlawful and in conflict with the provisions of

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12:02

Schools to reopen on 8th of June amid Covid-19 pandemic

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/01

BSS Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, says schools must keep a Covid19 file, to record their work plan and incidents affecting the institution amid pandemic. Motshekga has apologized for rescheduling last night's briefing - on whether schools would reopen today - amid on-going consultations. Speaking during a media briefing in Rustenburg, in the North West, Motshekga says schools must resume operations next Monday, the eighth of June - and that learners are obliged to returnGUEST: Nic

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9:34

Is SA running out of burial space due to Covid19?

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/01

I’m sure many of you may have heard or read about some worrying reports that suggest that South Africa may run out of burial space due to Covid19. The spread of coronavirus infections has already prompted a number of changes to our daily lives, including how communities conduct funerals. But the changes made for funerals might even be further removed from what we have known. The demand for burial space can very likely outstrip the supply as cities are preparing for the worst. For now all we know is

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9:04

Was South Africa better off under Apartheid?

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/01

South Africa was not better off under the depraved system of apartheid this according to the Institute of Race Relations. The Institute was responding to claims made by Unathi Kwaza, who was elected this year to the IRR Council, who tweeted over the weekend that: 'Black people were better off under apartheid. It's time we admit this. At least those of us with honour.' Meanwhile the Institute's CEO Dr Frans Cronje says there were no grounds in principle or in fact for arguing that South Africa was

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13:23

Protests continue in US over death of George Floyd

The National Pulse ·

2020/06/01

Moving further afield now, we look at the sad story of George Floyd which has made international headlines. The death of George Floyd in police custody last Monday has spurred a nationwide explosion of grief and anger in the US. Rev Todd Yeary who is the Senior Vice President of the Rainbow Push Coalition joins us to unpack the events of the past week, including what has been happening recently. Many people across the world are calling for justice after the police killing of George Floyd. Guest:

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17:26

Beyond Innovation: Profiling renowned Professor Mr...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

Unisa’s Prof Malik Maaza has been awarded the African Union Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE)—a major recognition at a continental level for his pioneering work in science and technology. Guest: Prof Malik Maaza, an African physicist and an accomplished researcher and educator

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7:40

Black Business Council says 200bn loan guarantee...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

We now speak to the Black Business Council who recently met with National Treasury over the 200 billion loan guarantee scheme. The meeting was to explore how the scheme can cater for and include non-bank small, medium and micro enterprise businessesGuest: Bonolo Ramokhele, Treasurer General of the Black Business Council

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4:34

How should companies promote practices around hygiene...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

As lock down restrictions are slowly being lifted. We hear from Xolile Sizani on what companies need to do, firstly to prepare themselves and to promote best practices around hygiene and cleaning. Sizani is of the view that there is no need to panic, but there is a need to focus on taking a long term and positive view of what lies ahead. Guest: Xolile Sizani, Group Chief Executive Officer at Servest

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5:51

Myeni being punished for punishing for Transformation...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

Meanwhile, the Black First Land First (BLF) say they are not surprised by the North Gauteng High Court's declaration of Ms Dudu Myeni as a delinquent director for life, as she is being "Punished for Transformation"Guest: Zanele Lwana, Deputy President of Black First Land First (BLF)

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14:26

What are the legal ramifications of being labelled a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

Former SAA chair, Dudu Myeni intends to challenge a High Court decision which declared her a delinquent director, in terms of the Companies Act. Myeni had been accused of plunging the national carrier into financial chaos while she was chairperson. So what are the legal ramifications of being labelled a delinquent director? Guest: Tebogo Malatji, Managing Director of Malatji and Co.

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9:50

Do South Africans understand the seriousness of Covid19?

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/29

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that the alert level for the whole country will be lowered from level 4 to level 3. We hear from the Mayor of uMsunduzi Municipality who joins us to share the city’s lockdown compliance assessment and the state of readiness into alert level 3. This after various videos of overcrowding emerged on social media, something that is very disturbing indeed considering the seriousness of Covid19. Guest: Mzimkhulu Thebolla, Mayor of uMsunduzi

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5:45

City Power warns of possible power cuts

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/28

Following City Power’s announcement that it may be forced to cut electricity to certain areas of Johannesburg – we hear from its spokesperson Isaac Mangena on what informs this decision. Apparently the cuts will be implemented everyday between 16:00pm and 22:00pm in areas where monitoring suggests infrastructure is at riskGuest: Isaac Mangena, Spokesperson for City Power

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6:48

Impact of Covid-19 on insurance policies

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/28

We are now in conversation with the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, also known as FAIS, who promote consumer protection and contribute to the integrity of the financial services industry by resolving complaints. We are going to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on insurance policies and investments. The Institution also says that consumers need to know that the FAIS Ombud Office is still operational during the lockdownGuest: Marc Alves, Resolution Manager at the Financial Advisory and

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9:37

Judgement reserved in DA's Tshwane metro application

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/28

In other news ... Judgement has been reserved in the DA's application to have the last month's court decision regarding the Tshwane Metro implemented. The High Court in Pretoria overturned the Gauteng's provincial government's dissolution of the Tshwane Metro. The DA wants the ruling implemented while the appeal process continues. The ANC controlled provincial government had asked the High Court in Pretoria to dismiss the application with costs saying it would not benefit the people of Tshwane. But

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10:46

UKhozi FM DJ upset over wrong covid-19 results

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

The SABC has confirmed that operations at its Durban office will resume on Friday. The building was shut down yesterday after staffs were informed that an employee tested positive for COVID-19. UKhozi FM DJ Tshatha Ngobe yesterday informed his employer of his initial positive results. But a call from the JDJ Diagnostics laboratory in Durban today- where Ngobe was tested- confirmed that his initial diagnosis was in fact, incorrect.Guest: Professor Mosa Moshabela: the Dean and Head of School of

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13:12

Bishop Bheki Ngcobo demands compensation for churches...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

On Both Sides of the Story we speak to Bishop Bheki Ngcobo, from the Durban Zionist Church, who is demanding compensation for churches who lost revenue due to lockdown regulations. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa announcement that places of worship will reopen in alert level 3. President Ramaphosa says there should be only 50 per religious service under stringent restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus. Guest: Bishop Bheki Ngcobo, from the Durban Zionist ChurchGuest: Archbishop William

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3:28

Hawks arrest suspects defrauding EC education department

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

Eastern Cape police have arrested two suspects for allegedly defrauding the provincial education department of over three-million rand. The ten year-old case has finally been transferred to the Hawks. Guest: Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson, Captain Lloyd Ramovha

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8:29

Tobacco Transformation Alliance calls for inquiry...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

The Tobacco Transformation Alliance has called for an inquiry into alleged links between illicit tobacco traders and high profile politicians. The Alliance has also called for government to lift the ban on the sale and distribution on tobacco products when the country reverts to alert level-three of the nationwide lockdownGuest: Shadrack Sibisi, Chairperson of the Tobacco Transformation Alliance

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7:53

How South Africa can use sewage to test for Covid19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

Dr Anthony Turton from the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State joins us to explain how South Africa can use sewage to test for Covid19. He says what is known to scientists, but not yet apparent to the public, is that the virus is shed in human waste. Guest: Dr Anthony Turton, from the Centre for Environmental Management at the University of the Free State (UFS)

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