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The National Pulse

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8:33

Is the National Coronavirus Command Council...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/12

Is the National Coronavirus Command Council Constitutional? The legal fight between President Cyril Ramaphosa and three prominent lawyers over the legality of his national coronavirus command council (NCCC) continues. In response to a letter from Ramaphosa’s office – Advocates Nazeer Cassim SC, Vuyani Ngalwana SC, and Erin Richards have rejected his explanation, accusing him of avoiding accountability and reminding him of his constitutional obligations to act “with a high standard of professional

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15:58

Lockdown doing more harm than Covid-19 - DA

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

The DA says the nationwide lockdown is doing more harm than the coronavirus itself in South Africa. That's according to DA Interim Leader John Steenhuisen. Mr Steenhuisen says the extended lockdown isn't working, it's crippling the economy and that it's time for the coronavirus lockdown to be phased out.Guest: DA interim leader, John SteenhuisenGuest: ANC National Spokesperson, Pule MabeGuest: ANC National Spokesperson, Pule Mabe

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8:14

Contracts of under-performing Lindela service...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Bongani Bongo says the contracts of under-performing service providers at the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg will be cancelled. This follows the escape of 37 foreign nationals at the facility, whilst waiting to be deported to their countries of origin last week.Guest: Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Advocate Bongani Bongo

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6:26

Black Power Civil Rights Movement to approach CCMA...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

The Black Power Civil Rights Movement says it will approach the CCMA to challenge the suspension of employees at the Lindela Repatriation Centre near Krugersdorp in Gauteng. Last week 37 foreign nationals escaped from the facility while waiting to be deported to their countries of origin. Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has labelled the escape an inside job which he alleges to have been facilitated by the security guards employed at the facility. The movement says it has also raised its

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11:52

How will Covid19 affect SA’s local government...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

How will Covid19 affect South Africa’s local government elections next year? Currently we are told that more than 47 states (worldwide) and jurisdictions have had their elections postponed as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, something that should worry us as South Africa as we are due to hold municipal elections next year. Guest: Terry Tselane, Executive Chairperson at the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa

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12:12

What is Artemisia used for? And can it cure Covid-19?

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

What is artemesia used for – is Africa jumping the gun on its efficacy – can it really cure Covid19? Madagascar has been giving away thousands of bottles of Covid-19 Organics developed by the state-run Malagasy Institute of Applied Research. This despite warnings from the World Health Organization that the tonic is not yet proven. Our Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize recently commented on the remedy saying that South Africa will help Madagascar to scientifically test the herbal remedy.Guest:

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7:31

Boris outlines plans for a phased reopening of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

World News today: Yesterday, UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined plans for a phased reopening of Britain's economy, citing decreasing coronavirus hospitalisations and deaths, and asked anyone who cannot perform their jobs from home, such as construction and factory workers, to return to work. About a week ago, it was reported that Britain has overtaken Italy to record the highest official death toll from coronavirus in Europe with more than 32,000 deaths. Guest on the line (France) Professor

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3:45

Coronavirus infections in South Africa continue to rise

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/11

Coronavirus infections in South Africa continue to rise with the death toll as of yesterday jumping to 194. Three of the eight new deaths are from the Western Cape, four from Gauteng and one from the Eastern Cape. The total number of cases has now risen to 10 015 – what can this increase be attributed to? Guest: Professor Thumbi Ndung'u, Deputy Director, Africa Health Research Institute and Professor at the University of KwaZulu Natal

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10:44

Ithunga Information Volunteers to heighten...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/08

About a couple of days ago, Police Minister General Bheki Cele raised a concern that some South Africans are not obeying lockdown regulations and warned Level 4 regulations could be reversed as Covid-19 has the potential of wiping off humankind. In the Eastern Cape for instance some worrying pictures were doing the rounds on social media where people were flooding different areas as if it was business as usual – which then begs a question – are we doing enough to create Covid19 awareness and the

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9:51

Kwankwa accuses EC health department of negligence...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/08

We are now in conversation with United Democratic Movement, UDM deputy president and Chief Whip, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa who has accused the Eastern Cape health department and its employees of negligence, following his aunt's death. Mr Kwankwa's aunt was reportedly discharged from hospital despite being suspected of having Covid-19. Guest: United Democratic Movement, UDM deputy president and Chief Whip, Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

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6:13

BMF reacts to SARB buying R11.4bn worth of state bonds

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/08

In conversation with BMF on why they want the South African Reserve Bank to buy government bonds directly. They say this will fund South Africa’s fiscal deficit as it is public knowledge that the recent economic downgrades by Fitch Ratings and Moody’s to junk status have worsened the country’s economic woes. Guest: Andile Nomlala, President of the Black Management Forum

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8:28

83,000 to 190,000 people in Africa could die of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/08

World News today: A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that if containment measures in African countries fail, between 83,000 and 190,000 people across the continent could die in the first 12 months of the coronavirus pandemic.Guest: Professor Olive Shisana, Special Advisor to the President on Social Policy

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4:07

19000 prisoners to be released due to Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/08

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the parole of selected categories of sentenced offenders as part of the country’s coronavirus lockdown. The President has taken this decision in terms of Section 82(1)(a) of the Correctional Services Act of 1998 which empowers the President to authorise at any time the placement on correctional supervision or parole of any sentenced prisoner, subject to conditions that may be recommended by the Correctional Supervision and Parole Board.Guest: Phindile Zweni,

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10:21

20 Golden Arrow Bus drivers tested positive for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

Golden Arrow Bus drivers were protesting outside the company's depot in Montana, Cape Town, earlier this morning. The drivers say they are concerned about their safety, this after 20 staff members tested positive for COVID-19. They allege that procedures which need to be followed regarding the coronavirus, are not being implemented.Guest: Golden Arrow spokesperson, Bronwen Dyke-Beyer

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6:27

Prof argues that when Covid-19 is contained and we...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

We now speak to Professor Steven Friedman to unravel why some democracies - but not all - are better at fighting pandemics. Professor Friedman in a very interesting article argues that when Covid-19 is contained and we have final figures, research may show that some countries did better than others for reasons which have nothing to do with how they fought the pandemic. So what does he mean by this? Guest: Professor Steven Friedman, Professor of Political Studies, at the University of

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4:45

The N3 Toll Route is a key transport node linking...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

In case you didn’t know. The N3 Toll Route is a key transport node linking largest port, the Durban Harbour in KwaZulu-Natal to South Africa's economic hub, Gauteng. The Route transects numerous deep rural and agricultural communities as well as small towns and villages. It meanders through four of South Africa’s provinces, namely Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal.guest: Bonginkosi Madikizela, MEC for Transport in the Western Cape

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2:45

Today marks end of the grace period to travel between...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

Today marks the end of the grace period that permitted any person who was not at their place of residence, or work before the lockdown period and who could not travel between provinces, metropolitan and district areas during the lockdown: Guest: Eric Lubusi – SABC Reporter, Mpumalanga

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6:55

New Global Drug Survey examines alcohol, drugs use...

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

The Global Drug Survey which is the largest independent drug survey in the world focusing on those who use drugs has launched a survey to look at the use of alcohol and drugs during the Covid 19 lock down. The main thrust of the survey is to determine how the dependence on alcohol and drugs has shifted while people are social distancing and the social meeting places not accessible. Guest: Dr. Keith Scott, one of the founders of the South African Drug Policy Initiative

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10:47

Tshwane not under administration - Solly Msimanga

The National Pulse ·

2020/05/07

In conversation with former mayor of Tshwane Solly Msimanga, about the state of affairs in the City of Tshwane. Msimanga questions Gauteng government’s decision to seek an appeal against the recent court judgment ruling that said “the dissolution of the Tshwane council was unlawful”. He says this proves that the ANC no longer cares about justice and the constitution.Guest: Solly Msimanga, former mayor of the City of Tshwane

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