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8:31

Abahlali baseMjondolo are calling on government to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

Abahlali baseMjondolo are calling on government to put a moratorium on evictions during the lockdown. This after their members was reportedly removed from two Informal settlements (Azania in Cato Manor and Ekuphumeleleni) by the eThekwini Municipality. The shack-dwellers' movement says the evictions were extremely aggressive and violent and being carried out despite a special government gazette that suspended evictions for the remainder of the 21-day coronavirus lockdown...Guest: Mqapheli Bonono,

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7:31

The Mangaung Metro Municipality has implemented...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

The Mangaung Metro Municipality has implemented strict measures for handling remains of persons who die from COVID-19. It will be working closely with the Free State provincial Department of Health to educate funeral undertakers on the guidelines to follow when dealing with the remains of a confirmed or potential COVID-19 case. The municipality has the highest number of positive COVID-19 cases in Free State.Guest: Qondile Khedama- Spokesperson for the Mangaung Metro Municipality

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7:31

The United Kingdom has started its 75 million pounds...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

The United Kingdom has started its 75 million pounds repatriation program to bring stranded British tourists back to the country due to the Covid-19 lockdown in most countries. It's understood the programme will give priority to vulnerable UK citizens particularly from "priority countries". So how will this programme work when routes are continually being closed due to increasing government restrictions? Guest: Mr Nigel Casey, the British High Commissioner to South Africa

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7:21

Food Forward SA, has received over R11m in financial...

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2020/04/02

Food Forward SA, has received over R11m in financial and food donation support as part of a national roll-out to mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups’ nutrition. Guest: Andy Du Plessis – MD of FoodForward SA

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8:21

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni unveiled a scheme to assist...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

Yesterday, Small Business Development minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni unveiled a scheme to assist spaza shop owners during the lockdown. However, Siya Ntuthela, specialist on spaza trading says, the relief measures announced by the minister are unfortunately not enough to rescue Spaza Shops from being swallowed by the tide of the Novel Coronavirus. Guest: Siya Ntuthela, CEO of fintech firm Zande PTY LTD and specialist on spaza trading

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9:26

As part of the government’s measures to curb the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

As part of the government’s measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. The department of justice has issued an instruction that will see alleged perpetrators of petty crimes who are arrested during the nationwide lockdown being released and warned to appear in court on a future date.Guest: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of Justice & Correctional Services

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8:51

Duduza clinic in Ekurhuleni has been closed due to a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/02

Duduza clinic in Ekurhuleni has been closed due to a nurse testing positive for COVID-19. The municipality's Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina says two mobile clinics will be deployed to the area. To elaborate further on this, he now joins us on the line...Guest: Phakamile Mbengashe, Spokesperson for Ekurhuleni Mayor, Mzwandile Masina

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6:51

The Aurum Institute says it’s deeply saddened by the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/01

The Aurum Institute says it’s deeply saddened by the passing of its Chief Scientific Officer for HIV Prevention, Professor Gita Ramjee who died of coronavirus (COVID-19) related complications. Professor Ramjee was a world-renowned scientist, who worked tirelessly to find HIV prevention solutions for women. She also served as a Chief Specialist Scientist and Director of the HIV Prevention Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council. The COVID 19 pandemic has thus far claimed 5 lives

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19:31

the issue of travel agents and frustrations...

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2020/04/01

BSS: Today on Both Sides of the Story we look at the issue of travel agents and frustrations experienced by travellers during Covid-19: Yesterday, minister of International Relations Dr Naledi Pandor called on travel agents not to exploit travellers and urged them to be appreciative of the circumstance of urgency and not use it for profit making. However, the CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel Agents (Asata) Otto de Vries rejects minister Pandor’s statement, saying there is

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7:26

Senzo Mchunu, says government remains committed to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/01

Public Service and Administration minister, Senzo Mchunu, says government remains committed to implementing wage increases for public servants. This follows concerns raised by public service unions over the uncertainty about wage increases this month. Mchunu has stressed that the economy is facing pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic - as well as being downgraded to junk status by the ratings agency, Moody's. However the Public Service Association (PSA) is unconvinced and set to take government

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5:31

The National lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/01

The National lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 is threatening access to medical care, medicine and treatment for the transgender community. The 21-day lockdown has created Gender dysphoria; a feeling of anxiety among people who are transitioning from their assigned sex at birth to their preferred gender. For more on this we now speak to Sazi Jali, the Founder and Executive Director of TransHope, in Umlazi, Durban, who says it is a stressful time for many transgender people who find themselves

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7:01

In responding to the need for clean water as the...

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2020/04/01

In responding to the need for clean water as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal has this week embarked on a mission to deploy more than 2300 static jojo tanks to communities in the province. Today MEC for Cogta in the province, Sipho Hlomuka was in Bergville, uThukela district where 140 tanks were deployed. Guest: Sipho Hlomuka- MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in KwaZulu Natal

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4:16

how to cope with stress and anxiety during the...

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2020/04/01

In conversation with Dr Kagisho Maaroganye about how to cope with stress and anxiety during the national lockdown. The psychiatric profession, represented by the South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), has urged mental healthcare users to be aware of early relapse signs, continue with prescribed medication and to keep therapy appointments. Guest: Dr Kagisho Maaroganye, South African Society of Psychiatrists board member and public sector national

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7:26

Santaco reacts to new regulations

The National Pulse ·

2020/04/01

Minibus taxis will now be allowed to carry 10 or the maximum number of passengers provided they all wear masks during the 21-day nationwide lockdown.Guest: Thabiso Molelekwa, Santaco spokesperson

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14:46

examine the behavior of our law enforcement officers...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

examine the behavior of our law enforcement officers during Covid19, asking – are they playing by the rules? Yesterday when addressing the nation, President Cyril Ramaphosa said “the role of law enforcement officers and security personnel, who are deployed to keep law and order during the lockdown, is to provide support and reassurance to the nation, not to cause harm”. Guests: Helmoed Heitman, Defence analyst Mr Sontaga Seisa, National Spokesperson of the Independent Police Investigative

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6:36

Golden Arrow Bus have disputed the claims and also...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

Golden Arrow Bus Services has accused the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) in the Western Cape of making "false and outrageous claims". This after the union who we spoke to yesterday, claimed the Bus service is defying directives of the national lockdown by trying to force workers to go to work. Golden Arrow Bus have disputed the claims and also rubbished reports that two bus drivers were arrested for carrying busloads of passengers.Guest: Bronwen Dyke-Beyer, Spokesperson for

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4:56

The South African Drug Policy Initiative say the ban...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

The South African Drug Policy Initiative say the ban on the sale of alcohol and tobacco should be revoked. The Association which advocates for the legal regulation of all drugs say they agree with government's implementation of a compulsory lockdown in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the prohibition on the sale of alcohol and tobacco will Impact those who have problematic drug use disorders negatively during this period. Guest: Dr Keith Scott, a medical doctor, who is one of the

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6:06

International Women’s Forum reacts to Moody’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

The International Women’s Forum of South Africa says the country’s downgrading by Moody’s and the 21-day lockdown will hasten job losses and exacerbate gender-based violence (GBV) at the time when the abused and abuser are locked in overcrowded conditions as the country battles the coronavirus pandemic. Guest: Ms Irene Charnley, President of the International Women’s Forum of South Africa

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5:41

Home Affairs, Labour Inspectors and the South African...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

Home Affairs, Labour Inspectors and the South African Police Service has raided a company in Bedfordview, Johannesburg for failing to comply with the national lockdown regulations. The company reportedly locked their workers in a factory and not giving them Personal protective equipment to work. Illegal workers were also found during the raid.Guest: Advocate Michael Msiza, Provincial Chief Inspector for the Labour Department in Gauteng

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8:11

Khayelitsha residents are on edge following the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/31

Khayelitsha residents are on edge following the detection of the first Covid-19 case in the Cape Town township. In neighbouring Mitchells Plain, five cases were reported. Frantic residents are panicking about exposure to those who had tested positive. Questions have now been raised about how people in townships can self-isolate in a highly populated area....Guest: Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo

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