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7:16

Agri SA warns Land Bank’s failure could affect...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/22

Land Bank has warned debt holders of R50 billion that it is in danger of defaulting. The repayments in question are for its revolving credit facility, Land Bank cited a current “liquidity shortfall” as the problem. Meanwhile, Agri SA has warned that Land Bank’s failure could expose the country to a substantial systemic risk with dire consequences for commercial farmers, job creation and food security and should be avoided at all cost.Guest: Dr Requier Wait, Agri SA Head: Economics and Trade Centre

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9:56

Business reacts to Ramaphosa’s coronavirus support...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/22

Business reacts to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s R500 billion coronavirus support package: Yesterday, the president announced measures that included tax relief, the release of disaster relief funds, emergency procurement, wage support through the UIF and funding to small businesses. Guest: George Sebulela, founder & President of the South African United Business Federation

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9:36

Unpacking Ramaphosa’s Covid-19 stimulus package

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/22

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on measures the government is undertaking to support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the key things that the president mentioned was that going forward - the country’s economic strategy will require a new social compact among all role players to achieve inclusive growth. Now, given the fact that inequality has remained stubbornly highly in our country – do you think that it will be possible for South Africa to achieve

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4:06

Violent protests erupt in Lichtenburg after a police...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

There has been rioting at Boikhutso in Lichtenburg in the North West after a police vehicle allegedly ran over - and killed - a child. Two police vans and an ambulance have reportedly been torchedGuest: Oshebeng Koonyaditse, spokesperson for the Transport Department in North West

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16:41

Examining unprofessional conduct by police

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

We continue yesterday's discussion with the Gauteng department of community safety. One of our listeners called in yesterday to complain about not being able to open a case with a local police station in Soweto. In the same breath Energy Analyst, Chris Yelland tweeted yesterday about how his wife tried to report a car accident she was involved in on the way home from Craighall Pick n Pay. Chris Yelland said his wife tried report the matter to Parkview and Randburg police stations but both stations

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5:56

Initiations suspended due to Covid-19 pandemic

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

Initiations have been suspended until next winter due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Guest: Kgoshi Mathibela Mokoena, President of the Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa, CONTRALESA

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7:56

NYDA puts in place Covid-19 relief fund for youth

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has put in place a Covid-19 relief fund for young people whose businesses have been affected by the national lockdown. Guest: Sifiso Mtsweni- NYDA Executive Chairperson

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7:16

Empowa-Men to tackle upsurge of GBV during lockdown

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

Sechaba Motsieloa tells us about what his organisation is doing to tackle the upsurge of passive and active violence which is predominantly perpetrated by men during the national lockdown. Empowa-Men is currently driving an initiative which encourages frank conversations that enable men to engage and come face-to-face with behavior patterns and thought processes that have caused great damage to individuals and society as a whole. Guest: Mr Sechaba Motsieloa, Co-Founder & Convenor from Empowa-Men

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3:41

Mask etiquette during Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

Health NGO Right to Care, which is supporting the Department of Health with its coronavirus response, is calling on all South Africans to wear masks when leaving home. They say “South African citizens must wear cloth masks, not only because we have to comply, but also because it could protect other people if you are infected but not aware of it”. Guest: Dr Eula Mothibi, Executive director at Right to Care and MD Right to Care International

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16:11

Lesotho's government says Thabane must resign

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

Reports coming from the mountain kingdom suggest that Lesotho's government has agreed that Prime Minister Tom Thabane, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, will immediately resign. Guest: Prof Hoolo Nyane, a Professor of Public Law and head of public law department at the University of Limpopo

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12:41

45,000 South Africans are expected to die from Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/21

Professor Shabir Madhi of Wits University warns that up to 45,000 South Africans are expected to die from Covid-19 over the next two to three years. He joins us now to discuss the devastating effects of Covid19. Guest: Professor Shabir Madhi –Professor of Vaccinology at Wits University

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19:56

Prisoners threaten hunger strike over Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

BSS: Prisoners across the country have threatened to embark on a massive hunger strike as of today in a bid for an early release from prison and also to try to avoid contacting the Covid-19 coronavirus in overcrowded jails. The South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (Sapohr) released a statement demanding that the correctional services department announce a strategy on how it would alleviate the chronic overcrowding and save the lives of inmates facing the threat of Covid-19.Guest:

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3:51

One Voice One Prayer campaign aims to fight Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

In responding to the dire impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, The One Voice One Prayer campaign aims to encourage spiritual leaders across various forms of faith to unite in prayer and to participate in an online Prayer Conference to ask for Supernatural intervention from God to Stop the Coronavirus. Guest: Constance Netshifhefhe- Spokesperson for the One Voice One Prayer Campaign

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7:06

Temporary shelters organized for Empolweni evictees

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

Yesterday, Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, visited the community members of Empolweni in Cape Town who were recently evicted by the City of Cape Town. This follows her visit to the area on Friday where she made an undertaking that temporary shelters will be organised for the community and that basic services such as water and ablution facilities will also be provided. This is in line with the Western Cape High court ruling which stated that the community could not

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8:21

SACCA, Numsa reject SAA retrenchment plans

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) and South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) have rejected a draft settlement agreement offer open to all of SAA’s 4 708 employees that would see the termination of their employment contracts by April 30 in exchange for unguaranteed severance packages. This proposal was made by the airline’s business rescue practitioners (BRPs). Guest: Zazi Nsibanyoni-Mugambi – SACCA President

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7:36

Feed the Monster” app to addresses basic building...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

We learn more about “Feed the Monster”, an app which addresses the basic building blocks of reading. It teaches people to read in all of South Africa’s 11 official languages, using an engaging gaming format. Guest: Alison Scott – The headmistress of Bellavista School

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8:51

City of Joburg uncovers scam selling fake essential...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/20

Two suspects have been arrested in Protea Glen, Soweto for allegedly selling fake essential services permits to informal traders. This after the City of Johannesburg's process of issuing permits to informal traders for the lockdown was suspended until further notice. Guest: City of Johannesburg spokesperson, Nthatisi Modingoane

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8:21

Red Ants demolish shacks in Lawley amid lockdown

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/17

The Red Ants have demolished dozens of shacks in Lawley in Johannesburg south. The City of Johannesburg accused the people living there for illegally invading the land. The move is in contravention with the updated COVID-19 lockdown regulations which state no evictions should take place during this timeGuest: Nthatisi Modingoane, Spokesperson for the City of Johannesburg

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7:01

Harmony Gold bullying workers to return to work...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/17

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) in Sedibeng say Harmony Gold is trying to bully workers into returning to work despite the lockdown. This follows the government's announcement that South African Mines will reopen at 50% Capacity as the Lockdown eases. Numsa says they condemn Harmony Gold's management for taking it upon themselves to make pronouncements about when production will be resumed.Guest: Kabelo Ramokhathali, NUMSA's Regional Secretary in the Sedibeng District

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9:01

Calls for AU to investigate allegations of Africans...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/17

Several political figures are calling for the African Union, AU to investigate allegations of Africans being targeted in China and subjected to forced evictions. The politicians have written to the AU Chairperson, President Cyril Ramaphosa asking the Union to establish a full investigation into the treatment of African nationals residing in China during the global Covid-19 lockdown Guest: Mmusi Maimane, Leader of the One South Africa Movement

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