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9:13

Impact of Covid-19 on UDM

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/19

We continue our daily feature of examining the Impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on political parties in South Africa. The pandemic globally has forced several political parties to postpone various political activities, events and even elections. Gracing our feature this afternoon is the United Democratic Movement (UDM) Guest: General Bantu Holomisa, Leader of the United Democratic Movement (UDM)

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12:01

Interest rates may drop further -Economists

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/19

Economists are suggesting that interest rates may drop further this week to levels close to those last seen in the 1970s as the Reserve Bank seeks to bolster South Africa's ailing economy. Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago has previously indicated that the bank would use its monetary policy tools appropriately, and within the bank's mandate, to support SA's economy. Guest: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix

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10:32

ACDP’s Meshoe denies testing positive for Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/19

Why was Reverend Meshoe encouraged to lie about his Covid19 test results? The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) leader, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe has denied ever testing positive for Covid-19, as was widely reported by a number of media houses in the country. Meshoe claims that a certain politician cooked his Covid-19 results to drive message to black people. Guest: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, ACD Leader

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19:40

Mixed views on whether SA should reopen the economy

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

BSS: There has been mixed opposing views from Political parties, Health experts and Economists on whether or not South Africa should fully reopen its economy. Parties and lobby groups such as the DA, FF Plus, and AfriForum have approached the courts to challenge lockdown regulations and called for the reopening of the economy. Meanwhile, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says prematurely lifting the lockdown could lead to new outbreaks and that economic growth should not take centre stage, but the

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8:35

Beloftebos files opposing papers against SAHRC over...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

A wedding venue in the Western Cape Beloftebos has filed opposing papers with the Cape Equality Court; this after the South African Human Rights Commission opened a case against them for refusing to host a same-sex couple for their wedding. Beloftebos is asking the Equality Court to find that the SAHRC unfairly discriminated against them on grounds of conscience, religion and belief, and that the Commission is biased and prejudiced in its treatment of them and their belief system...Guest: Michael

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9:17

Impact of Covid-19 on FFPLus

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

The Covid-19 outbreak has forced several political parties here and around the world to postpone political activities, events and national elections. This afternoon we will look at how the pandemic has affected activities within the Freedom Front Plus...Guest: Freedom Front Plus MP, Wouter Wessels

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7:00

Study finds link between vitamin D deficiency and...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

Researchers have discovered a strong link between severe vitamin D deficiency and mortality rates among Covid-19 patients. According to a new study that was conducted by the North-western University which is based in Chicago in the U.S, patients from countries with high COVID-19 mortality rates, such as Italy, Spain and the UK, had lower levels of vitamin D compared to patients in countries that were not as severely affected. Guest: Vanessa Ascencao, Health & wellness expert, and nutritional

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8:00

Durban businessman creates mobile application to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

In a first for South Africa, a Durban businessman has created a pioneering mobile application to manage social distancing in public spaces such as malls as the country carefully prepares itself to open up the economy, amid rising fears of an upsurge in COVID-19 infectionsGuest: Mfundo Dzanibe, MD of Mzansi Digital Partners

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7:24

Félicien Kabuga arrested over role in Rwandan genocide

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

On World News today, we tell you more about Félicien Kabuga, Rwandan genocide suspect who got arrested this past weekend after 25 years on the run. Kabuga is accused of playing a leading role in one of the worst massacres of the 20th century. In the past Rwandan prosecutors revealed that financial documents found in the capital, Kigali, after the genocide indicated that Kabuga used his companies to import vast quantities of machetes that were used to slaughter people.Guest: Professor Siphamandla

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8:39

Public spats between health ministry and health...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/18

We examine the ongoing public spats between the ministry of health and some of the country’s top scientists – asking, what’s behind this lockdown fallout and how damaging is it in the fight against Covid19? Dr Kgosi Letlape, Co-founder of Africa Harm Reduction Alliance

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11:19

The Importance of Innovation in the 4th Industrial...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

“Innovate: Outlining the objectives of the feature” This as the world is moving towards the 4th Industrial Revolution. Guest: Ayanda Noma, Director of Innovation Technology and Commercialization At Unisa Guest: Precious Ncayiyana, Who Is a Pharmacists

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4:41

10 Security Guards at Lindela Repatriation Center...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

The Black Power Civil Rights Movement says 10 Security Guards working at the Lindela Repatriation Center in Krugersdorp, where 37 migrants escaped, have reportedly been arrested. The movement has since deployed their legal Representative to assist the security guard with their case.Guest: General Thekiso, President of the Black Power Civil Rights Movement

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7:45

King Dalindyebo asks his children to take DNA tests

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has asked all his children, including Acting King Azenathi Dalindyebo, to undergo DNA tests to prove that they are indeed his children. Dalindyebo has reportedly disowned Azenathi until he undergoes the test and has also requested Azenathi to vacate the Bumbane Great Place. In March, after having been paroled from an East London prison, King Dalindyebo went on the rampage at the Bumbane Great Place - demanding that Azenathi leave. Dalindyebo's spokesperson,

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7:33

Impact of Covid-19 on the EFF

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

The Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a national wide lockdown across the country has disrupted most of our daily life. The coronavirus will also most likely have an impact on next year's local government elections. But how has the pandemic affected some of South Africa's political parties? Today we will speak to the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF about how this virus has affected their political activities or eventsGuest: Marshall Dlamini, Secretary General of the Economic Freedom Fighters

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11:15

Eswatini tries to minimise impact of COVID-19 on...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

As Governments across the globe continue to seek interventions aimed at curtailing the devastating effects of COVID-19 on economies. The Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has also been working tirelessly to ensure that the far-reaching impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business is minimisedGuest: Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade in the Kingdom of Eswatini

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4:37

Innovative Staffing Solutions concerned about attacks...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

Arnoux Maré who is the Managing Director of Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS) has penned an open letter which addresses recent gruelling attacks on his employees. According to him his employees are being targeted by organised criminals who have now shot at their drivers on four separate occasions. So what’s behind these ISS attacks? Guest: Arnoux Maré, Managing Director of Innovative Staffing Solutions (ISS)

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7:16

Concerns around side effects of Chloroquine,...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

World News today: UKZN academic in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Professor Fatima Suleman cautions that African countries must consider implementing a prescription monitoring scheme to ensure that Covid-19 patients who are being treated with Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine are protected against the serious side effects associated with these drugs. About a few days ago - an analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) of 1,446 Covid-19 patients at a New York medical centre, 811 of

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6:41

Court orders suspension of SANDF accused of Khoza’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/15

The High Court in Pretoria has ruled that all members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) who were present when Collins Khosa was assaulted to death should be suspended. Khoza’s family had earlier approached the Constitutional Court which dismissed the case because of insufficient evidence. The family then approached the High Court to lodge an urgent application to force the government to intervene and reign in law enforcement’s heavy-handedness during the lockdown. Guest: Helmoed

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10:39

E-commerce to resume activities during lockdown

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

Trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel has to published new regulations allowing for more e-commerce activity. This after widespread criticism on some of its lockdown regulations which were against e-commerce activity Guest: Kholofelo Maponya, Executive Director Of Matome Maponya Investments

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6:54

Private schools facing closure due to Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

A number of private schools in the country may face closure as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the National Alliance of Independent School Association or NAISA, Independent schools' finances have been hard hit by the lockdown because patients are struggling to keep up with payments due to the lack of economic activity. JSE-listed private education group Advtech has reported a 20-percent drop in school fee collections for April, while Curro Holdings has offered schools, fee

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