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6:21

How’s the lockdown affecting asylum seekers in SA?

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/15

Tricia Erasmus joins us to share thoughts on the state of asylum seekers in South Africa and how the national lock-down is affecting them, in particular, the renewal of their visas - as allegations have surfaced that some asylum seekers were instructed by their employers to go on unpaid leave until their visas were renewed. Guest: Tricia Erasmus, Senior Associate and Jacquie Cassette Director and National Practice Head of the Pro Bono and Human Rights practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)

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8:26

Sonke Gender Justice angry over Cape Town evictions...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/15

Sonke Gender Justice has expressed anger over the City of Cape Town’s decision to carry out evictions despite Minister Lindiwe Sisulu asking municipalities to suspend evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week Saturday, the City of Cape Town evicted occupants in Makhaza, Khayelitsha and left many families homeless, and this Sonke says highlights the City’s disregard of the measures that have been put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.Guest: Rev Bafana Khumalo, Acting

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7:51

World News today: Obama endorses Biden for President

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/15

Yesterday, former US President Barack Obama endorsed Joe Biden for President. He noted Biden’s leadership on health care, climate change, and the 2008 recovery, and said that he believes Biden is the person who can heal the country in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. But is he strong enough to take on Donald Trump? Guest on the line (UK) Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of US politics at the University of Birmingham

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10:56

Bench Marks Foundation says it’s times for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/15

Bench Marks Foundation says the South African lockdown has revealed not only the best of our human emotions but also persistent cases of the war against the poor and working people. They are arguing that now more than ever it is a time for compassionate public servants collaborating with citizen volunteers, social movements and people’s organisations, non-governmental organisations and unions to chart a way out of the crisis. Guest: Hassan Logart, Manager responsible for advocacy and campaigning at

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16:56

Teachers outraged as celebrities chosen to read for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

A social media storm has erupted under the hashtag 'celebrities are not teachers', after certain prominent celebrities were used to read books for children during the lockdown. The digital learning initiative, Free Stem Lockdown Digital School, started over the Easter weekend and is aimed to assist pupils with their studies during the extended lockdown, set until the end of April. But some teachers and ordinary citizens say qualified teachers should have been selected as opposed to celebrities for

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5:56

Number of EC inmates testing positive for COVID-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

The number of inmates testing positive for COVID-19 at East London Correctional facility has increased by 49 cases. The Department of Correctional Services are now activated a Containment and Treatment initiative to curb the Increase of COVID-19 cases. Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional Services

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9:01

Johannesburg Expo centre to house COVID-19 patients

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

Today Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku visited the Johannesburg Expo centre to check on the centre’s state of readiness to accommodate COVID-19 patients. The Expo Centre has been converted into a facility to accommodate coronavirus patients in order to supplement designated health facilities in Gauteng. Guest: Kwara Kekana- Spokesperson for the MEC of Health in Gauteng, Bandile Masuku

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4:56

Total Shutdown Alex angered by death of resident...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

In conversation with the convener of the Total Shutdown Alex. This after a 40-year-old man was assaulted and allegedly killed in Alexandra Township last week Friday. It is alleged that Collins Khoza was beaten to death by soldiers who are tasked with enforcing the national lockdown regulations. Guest: Sandile Mavundla, Convener of the #Total Shutdown Alex

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8:21

HSRC, UKZN launch joint survey looking at how...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in partnership with the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, will conduct a joint survey looking at how COVID-19 is impacting on health workers. The data from this survey will be used to advise government on how to capacitate health workers to ensure they are able to deliver quality health care services, particularly as South Africa prepares for a possible increase in COVID-19 diagnoses later in the year.Guest: Professor

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7:21

Education activist calls for scrapping of fees due to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta is calling on private schools and universities to scrap fees for the academic year 2020 in order to reduce the heavy burden on parents’ shoulders during this difficult period of lockdown as the fight against the COVID-19 intensifies. Guest: Hendrick Makaneta, Education activist

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9:11

Why has the Coronavirus hit African Americans so hard?

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/14

On World News today we ask, why has the Coronavirus hit African Americans so hard? Disturbing reports coming from the US suggest that black Americans are dying of COVID-19 at disproportionately high rates across many parts of the country. This, many argue that it is simply caused by health disparities that have always existed for the African-American community which in the main is informed by the negligence and disinvestment in black communities. Guest: Rev Jesse Jackson, iconic civil rights

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16:41

The Gauteng Liquor Forum threatens Ramaphosa with...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

The Gauteng Liquor Forum has threatened to go to the Constitutional Court over government's total ban on alcohol sales. The Forum, representing 20000 tavern and Shebeen owners has given President Ramaphosa until Tuesday to relax the ban, or face court action.Guest: Eric Mabuza, who is the legal representative for the Gauteng Liquor ForumGuest: Pule Mabe, ANC National Spokesperson

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6:46

Individuals fraudulently claiming from UIF during...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

According to the department of Employment and Labour, the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has been hampered by some individuals trying to fraudulently claim during the national lockdown. The Department’s Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (TERS) is meant to be a response to the challenges faced by businesses in distress due to the coronavirus lockdown. Guest: Makhosonke Buthelezi- UIF Director of Communication and Marketing

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5:26

Restaurant Association calls on government for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

The Restaurant Association of South Africa has called on government to put in place concrete Covid-19 relief measures for the industry. Restaurants believe they may be allowed to open again in the second phase of South Africa's lockdown on a strictly takeaway-only order.Guest: Wendy Alberts – CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa

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10:26

DA launch Smart Lockdown plan

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

The Democratic Alliance has proposed a Smart Lockdown as a sustainable approach to saving lives. The party is of the view that the lockdown in its current form is not a feasible approach to contain the coronavirus in South Africa. The DA presented its Covid-19 strategy plan today and has also submitted it to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Guest: John Steenhuisen- DA Leader

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7:36

City of Cape Town demolish illegal homes amid lockdown

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

Following City of Cape Town’s decision to evict people and demolish homes in Empolweni, Makhaza, on Thursday last week human rights group, Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has decided to approach the courts. According to LRC, the evictions are in contravention of the Disaster Management Act. Guest: Khensani Motileni- litigation attorney at the Cape Town Regional Office of the Legal Resources Center

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6:26

Nelson Mandela Foundation launch hunger relief fund...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

In playing its part in the fight against Covid19, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched a hunger relief fund, known as Each One Feed One (#Each1Feed1), with an initial contribution of R500 000. The model involves providing non-perishable food items to stores for distribution to communities in most need. Guest: Sello Hatang, CEO, Nelson Mandela Foundation

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9:46

Water shortages in Maluti-a-Phofung Local...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

We now look at water challenges in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, in the Free State. Many of our listeners who reside in that municipality have been complaining about water shortages in the area. They say nothing has changed since the apparent intervention by government to address the problem. Many of you may recall when angry residents took to the streets demanding a reliable water supply. At the same time, the municipality has been engulfed by political tensions, which prompted the

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10:31

Assessing China’s role in combating Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

World News today: Following Donald Trump’s accusation that the World Health Organisation is China centric. Today we assess China’s relationship with the rest of the world and also look at its role in the international struggle against the Covid19 pandemic. Guest: Dr David Monyae, Director at the Centre for Africa China studies at the University of Johannesburg

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9:31

Covid19 Testing – how is South Africa doing so far?

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/13

Testing for Covid19 – how is South Africa doing so far – do we have any success stories and what kind of challenges is the country encountering? Currently, it is safe to say that it’s understandable that many South Africans want access to testing to determine whether they have acquired COVID-19 or not, however at this stage it is impossible to test everyone. Guest: Dr Florette Treurnicht, Head of the Department of Medical Virology at the National Health Laboratory Service and University of the

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