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11:51

How Covid-19 has Impacted the DA

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

We continue our discussion on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected political systems of multiple countries around the world. Many political parties have been forced to suspend various political activities or events due to the virus. Yesterday we spoke to ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe about how the party had to postpone its National General Council (NGC) and all provincial conferences due to Covid-19. Guest: DA federal council chair, Helen Zille

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7:22

Did the president succeed in taking South Africa into...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

Did the president succeed in taking South Africa into his confidence last night? What do you make of the president’s address? Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will be moving to Level 3 lockdown by the end of this month, with certain areas most affected by the coronavirus outbreak remaining at Level 4. But was that enough or do you think he should have said more? Guest: Professor Lesiba Teffo- Political Analyst

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5:02

UN concerned by number of deaths from Aids-related...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

World News today: The UN says they are worried that the number of deaths from Aids-related illnesses in sub-Saharan Africa could double if the provision of healthcare to HIV sufferers is disrupted during the coronavirus crisis. According to them, there is a risk that the hard-earned gains of the Aids response will be sacrificed to the fight against Covid-19. Guest: Anele Yawa, General Secretary of the Treatment Action Campaign

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7:19

Lockdown bad for wellbeing of young children - Dr Nic...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/14

Dr Nic Spaull explains why he thinks the lockdown is bad for the wellbeing of young children. Once the official announcement is made, Spaull is of the view that children should be the first to return to school as they are the least at risk. Guest: Dr Nic Spaull - Founder of Funda Wande and Senior Researcher at Research on Socio-Economic Policy (RESEPgroup) at Stellenbosch University's Department of Economics

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11:23

Legal battle for political control of Tshwane continues

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

The legal battle for the political control of the Tshwane metro is set to continue as the Democratic Alliance says it intends to approach the High Court in Pretoria this week. The party says it will file an application to enforce the High Court judgment that nullified the dissolution of the council. The DA says it will also oppose an appeal application that the Gauteng government and the EFF filed last Friday.Guest: John Moodey, DA Gauteng provincial leaderGuest: Moafrika Mabogoane, EFF Tshwane

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5:27

Impact of Covid-19 on KFC

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

Fast food outlets and restaurants are allowed to open during alert Level-4 of the national lockdown, but only for the delivery of food. According to the Restaurant Association of SA, its members are doing 20% of their pre-lockdown trade doing delivery-only during Level 4. KFC says its open restaurants are at 20% capacity. So how has this lockdown affected KFC's franchises? Guest: Akhona Qengqe, Chief People Officer at KFC Africa

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8:58

King Dalindyebo reportedly disowns son, ask for DNA test

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

AbaThembu king Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has reportedly disowned his son, acting king Azenathi Dalindyebo and demanded a DNA test to prove that he is his sonGuest: Prince Mthunzi Ngonyama, Spokesperson for King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo

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11:40

How to keep the economy going during Covid19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

Bonang Mohale shares thoughts on what needs to be done to keep the economy going during Covid19. He says we need to lay the foundations for a strong, sustained and socially inclusive recovery. According to him, keeping markets open and predictable, as well as fostering a more generally favourable business environment will be critical to spur the renewed investment we will need moving forward. Guest: Bonang Mohale is the Chancellor of the University of The Free State

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6:27

How COVID-19 has affected political systems in SA

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected political systems of multiple countries causing suspensions of various political activities. Here at home the ruling African National Congress, ANC had to postponed its much anticipated National General Council (NGC) and all provincial conferences. So how will the party Innovate itself in terms of host some of its crucial events, should this pandemic persist? Guest: Pule Mabe, ANC National spokesperson

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8:59

Eskom says modifications at Medupi went smoothly

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

Yesterday, Eskom announced that modifications at Medupi Unit 3 have gone smoothly, with the unit reaching its full generation capacity of around 800 megawatts (MW) after returning to service. When making the announcement, the power utility said the unit had undergone a range of boiler plant modifications and similar work is being conducted on Unit 6, which is currently on outage. This will be followed by Unit 1 from mid-May 2020. Guest: Jan Oberholzer, Eskom’s COO

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8:40

What’s the effectiveness of the herd immunity strategy?

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

As the global community continues to battle the novel coronavirus – on World News today, we discuss the effectiveness of the herd immunity strategy – looking at how it works but most importantly assessing as to whether or not it can be used as a weapon against Covid19? On Monday, Dr Michael Ryan, head of the World Health Organisation's emergencies programme warned countries that have lifted restrictions to be wary of counting on herd immunity to halt the spread of coronavirus – saying 'this is a

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4:18

Government publishes new proposed safety guidelines...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/13

Yesterday, government published new proposed safety guidelines for mines operating during the coronavirus pandemic, which would require that mineworkers be screened, tested, kept further apart and provided with protective gear. The new mandatory regulations proposed by the Mines Ministry would require companies to keep workers further apart, supply them with protective equipment, disinfect their transportation and accommodation, screen and test them for illness, identify those with pre-existing

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6:30

The plight of health workers amid Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

Health Minister Zweli Mkhize says the latest national coronavirus cases include 580 health workers such as nurses and doctors. This as South Africa has seen yet another big jump in new coronavirus cases. Mkhize has announced that the confirmed number of infections have risen to 11-thousand-350 after a 698 jump. There are 206 deaths and four-thousand-357 recoveries. Speaking during the commemorating International Nurses Day at the King Edward hospital in Durban, Mkhize paid tribute to past nurses and

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7:54

Commemorating the 90th birthday of Professor Mazisi...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

We now commemorate the 90th birthday of a Poet, academic and founder of the and-apartheid movement in Britain, Professor Mazisi Raymond Kunene. Professor Kunene who was also a great freedom fighter, literary icon and a talented writer, whose inspiration was the history of Zulu people, the liberation of Africans everywhere, championed the inherent value of African literature written in African languages. Guest: Mathabo Kunene, the executive director of the Mazisi Kunene Foundation and wife of

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8:21

SA stats on Job losses due to Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

A recent African Union study suggests that the continent may lose up to 20 million jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. But what is the current stats on Job loses here in South Africa? GUEST: Statistician-General of Stats SA, Risenga Maluleka

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9:51

Western Cape emerges as hotspot for COVID-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

Now to the Western Cape, where the province has emerged as a hotspot for the COVID-19 epidemic in South Africa. The Western Cape accounts for 51% of the confirmed number of deaths in the country after 12 people died. So what is the province doing to tackle hotspot areas and ensure that citizens are actively following the rules? Guest: Western Cape Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo

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7:21

Health workers protest for protection against...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

As the World Celebrates the International Nurses Day, health workers from different health facilities in the Eastern Cape and Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town have embarked on protests over Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs). We now speak to the president of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union, Lerato Madumo-Gova about the plight of nurses...Guest: The president of the Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union, Lerato Madumo-Gova

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6:39

Elections during Covid19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

As we are slowly approaching next year’s municipal elections, we are joined by Sy Mamabolo to discuss the IEC’s state of readiness. At this stage, it is still unclear whether the Covid-19 pandemic will delay next year's local government elections or not. So far, thirty-seven by-elections have been postponed due to lockdown restrictions, social distancing and hygiene concerns. The question we are asking this afternoon is, given current challenges – is this not the right time for South Africa to look

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6:22

Efforts to ease congestion at Mamelodi hostels to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation’s plans to ease congestion as part of the fight against the spread of COVID-19 will soon reach another milestone. Efforts to ease congestion at the Mamelodi hostels are at an advanced stage. This will see 1000 units built to reduce the number of occupants in the currently overcrowded hostels. Guest: McIntsoh Polela, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

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7:55

Lesotho parliament declared end to current ruling...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

World News today: The parliament of Lesotho has declared an end to the current ruling coalition of four parties, thereby rendering the Prime Minister Thomas Thabane now remaining as a 'caretaker Prime Minister' until His Majesty King Letsie 111 receives the name of a new duly nominated Prime Minister. Guest: Professor Hoolo Nyane, Professor of Public Law and head of public law department at the University of Limpopo

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