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

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6:52

One South Africa Movement heads to court to ensure...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

One South Africa Movement says they are heading to court to ensure the safe reopening of schools on the first of June. This after the department of basic education and the presidency failed to respond to their letter which asks for clarity on how the government will ensure the safety of teachers and students…Guest: Mmusi Maimane, Chief Activist for One South Africa Movement

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5:59

TLU SA ask Ramaphosa to set up judicial commission...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/27

Louis Meintjes, president of TLU SA explains why they have asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to set up a judicial commission to investigate the illegal trade in cigarettesGuest: Louis Meintjes, President of TLU SA

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16:27

How do we preserve jobs during Covid19?

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask – how do we preserve jobs during Covid19? South Africa is facing an unemployment crisis due to Covid-19. The National Coronavirus Command Council chairperson Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has predicted a 50% in job losses due to the Covid-19 pandemic....Guests: Thapelo Maleke, President of the South African Youth Chamber of CommerceGuests: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist, Econometrix

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5:11

Samkelo Mgobozi

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

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

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7:21

Four JMPD officers test positive for Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

Four Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers who tested positive for Covid-19 reportedly continued working without being quarantined, while awaiting test results. Guest: JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar

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10:25

EC health dept. reinstates suspended nurses

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

We continue yesterday's discussion on the 5 Eastern Cape nurses who have been reinstated by the health department. The 5 nurses were allegedly suspended for refusing to attend to a Covid-19 patient without personal protective equipment (PPE) at Grey Hospital in King William's Town. Yesterday we spoke to Khaya Sodidi, Provincial Secretary of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, DENOSA, in the province who said the time the PPEs were made available to the nurses the patient had died

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6:41

70% of businesses In hair, beauty salons face closure...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

70% of businesses In the hair and beauty salons face closure due to the national lockdown restrictions which are still in place. This as other sectors of the economy prepare to reopen on the 1st of June, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that the country will move to alert level 3.Guest: Cobus Grobler, National Manager of Employers Organisation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology and Beauty

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2:43

DENOSA in KZN warns of looming strike

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

The Democratic Nurses Union of South Africa (Denosa) in KwaZulu- Natal has warned the department of health in the province that nurses won’t wear their uniforms on June 1st in protest against the department’s failure to pay the annual nurses uniform allowance since last month. Guest: Mandla Shabangu, DENOSA Provincial Secretary. Mobile

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7:53

Forum fights against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

Martha Shumba, a Zimbabwean activist based in South Africa and an executive member of the coalition against sanctions forum – gives us an update on the forum’s fight against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by USA, EU and Britain. About two months ago EU suspended restrictive measures against four individuals in the country namely; Grace Mugabe, VP Constantino Chiwenga, Agriculture Minister and former Air force boss Perrance Shiri and ZDF commander Philip Valerio Sibanda. Guest: Martha Shumba,

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7:45

plans for the reopening of schools and the province’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

With the 1st of June around the corner, we speak to KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Education about the plans for the reopening of schools and the province’s state of readiness. Guest: Kwazi Mshengu, MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal

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3:42

The Parkvale Primary School in Bishop Lavis and Hague...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/26

The Western Cape Department of Education says the necessary protocols have been rolled out at the two schools in Cape Town where staff have tested positive for COVID 19. Scores of teachers returned to school yesterday. The Parkvale Primary School in Bishop Lavis and Hague Primary School have been temporarily closed. Guest: Western Cape Education Department spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond

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13:51

Is it fair to single out Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

Today on Both Sides of Story we ask: Was the National Coronavirus Command Council correct in not lifting the ban on cigarette sales – is it fair to single out Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma for being the brain behind the ban? Joining us for this discussion is…Guests: Bev Maclean, Consumer activist who started an online petition against the ban on the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products Pule Mabe, who is the national spokesperson of the ruling African National Congress

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5:26

EC suspended nurses reinstated

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

The Eastern Cape health department has reinstated five nurses who were allegedly suspended for refusing to attend to a Covid-19 patient without personal protective equipment (PPE) at Grey Hospital in King William's Town. The Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa, DENOSA, in the Eastern Cape say by the time the PPEs was made available to the nurses the patient had diedGuest: Khaya Sodidi, Provincial Secretary of the Democratic Nursing Organization of South Africa, DENOSA, in Eastern

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9:42

250 academics, scientists come out in support of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

250 academics and scientists have come out in support of Professor Glenda Gray, the advisory panel member who went public with her criticism of government's lockdown strategy, and claimed that it was not based on scientific fact. The 250 experts are throwing their weight behind Professor Grey and 'academic freedom' after Acting Director-General of the Health Department, Anban Pillay, called for investigations into her for criticizing government and 'making false claims'...Guest: Professor Adam

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6:25

Kathrada Foundation calls on government to set up...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is calling on government to set up a COVID-19 corruption tribunal. They say this will ensure that funds dedicated to the social and economic relief reach those that need them the most. Joining us to elaborate further on this isGuest: Nishan Bolton – Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation

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6:58

Macron’s party loses outright majority

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

On World News today we focus on French politics: The party of French President Emmanuel Macron has lost its outright majority in parliament, after a group of MPs broke away to form a new party. Their decision leaves Macron's party with 288 seats, one short of a majority in the 577-seat lower house. One other worrying issue for President Macron is that his ratings have dipped during France's coronavirus outbreak. Guest: Professor John Keiger, Director of Research at the Department of Politics and

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6:00

OneAfrica speaks on significance of Africa Day

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/25

Today being Africa Day we speak to Ebrahim Rasool, founder of OneAfrica – an organisation founded on the idea that peace and collaboration among the people of Africa will help unlock the continent’s prosperity. As part of their Covid-19 response, OneAfrica has launched a platform on its website to allow individuals and corporates to play their part in equipping those who are most vulnerable with the home essentials that they needGuest: Ebrahim Rasool, former Premier of the Western Cape and founder

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6:14

In conversation with Dr Sello Galane about the role...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/22

In conversation with Dr Sello Galane about the role of music in promoting peace on the African continent. On Monday, Africans will be celebrating Africa Day under the theme “Let the drums roll and the guns be silenced”. This year’s theme encourages everybody from anywhere in Africa and the world to grab their drum or any percussion instrument on Africa Day to join the chorus for peace and to stop the spread of COVID-19. Guest: Dr Sello Galane, a musicologist, educationist, a composer and music

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15:47

Beyond Innovation

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/22

What’s happening in the Tech world? Today we focus on Innovations and Inventions. According to Mic Mann “Innovation holds the key to the exponential solutions that can solve our education, energy, health, poverty, food and water challenges” Guest: Mic Mann, Ceo of Singularity-U South Africa And Director Of Mann-Made

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5:33

UK invests R450m to A coronavirus response fund

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/22

The United Kingdom says they will work with the African Union to slow the spread of the coronavirus in Africa. The UK will also invest R450 million to the AU's coronavirus response fund. Another key announcement is an additional 10 charter flights to get British Travellers home. To elaborate further on the two Initiatives, we are now joined on the line by Mr Nigel Casey, the British High Commissioner to South Africa...Guest: Mr Nigel Casey, the British High Commissioner to South Africa

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