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The National Pulse

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15:05

Controversial poet and musician Ntsiki Mazwai has...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

Controversial poet and musician Ntsiki Mazwai has written an open letter to president Cyril Ramaphosa, outlining why she is against his decision to lock down the country. In the open letter Ntsiki accuses the president of appeasing the elite at the expense of the poor, who have no safety net to cushion their fall during this economic plunge, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.Guest: Ntsiki Mazwai, who is a poet and musicianGuest: Matsobane Ledwaba, ANC member in Tshwane

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6:43

(NUMSA) in the Western Cape says bus company Golden...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) in the Western Cape says bus company Golden Arrows is defying directives of the national lockdown. Numsa says the bus company is trying to force workers to ignore the lockdown by going to work. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Guest: Vuyo Lufele, NUMSA's Regional Secretary in the Western Cape

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10:36

Minister Lindiwe Zulu says she is concerned about a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu says she is concerned about a lack of police visibility at some pay-points as the elderly and people with disabilities access their social grants during the coronavirus lockdown. She was speaking in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, where long queues have formed at social grant pay-points. The South African Social Security Agency has decided to pay the two of society's vulnerable groups earlier than normal because of the lockdown.Guest: Paseka Letsatsi,

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4:54

(FNB) today became the latest bank to announce...

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2020/03/30

First National Bank (FNB) today became the latest bank to announce debt-relief measures for its clients impacted by Covid-19. FNB says they will be offering debt repayment holidays of up to three months to its customers. But what will be the terms and conditions of this relief? Guests: Jacques Celliers, Chief Executive Officer of the First National Bank (FNB)

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7:54

What is the role of Local Government during the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

What is the role of Local Government during the national lock down? How are they creating awareness in townships on the dangers associated with COVID-19? Are some provinces doing better than others in combating Covid-19? These questions come in the wake of Khayelitsha becoming the first township to confirm COVID-19 infection. Guest: Parks Tau, Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

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9:27

Today it’s day 4 of the national lockdown and as we...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

Today it’s day 4 of the national lockdown and as we continue to create awareness around Covid19. We look at KZN’s economic trends; the province is already feeling the negative impact of the virus, especially on tourism front. Guest: Nomsa Dube-Ncube, MEC for Tourism and Economic Development in KwaZulu-Natal

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8:20

Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha has...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/30

Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha has recorded its first coronavirus (COVID-19) case. Thousands of families live in very close proximity to one another in the township and some households have as many as 10 people living together, making social distancing difficult. Water and sanitation is also a major problem. Many houses still don’t have access to water and one block of communal toilets are shared between hundreds of residents. There are also five confirmed cases in neighbouring Mitchell’s

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5:05

Celebrating Excellence: Today we celebrate Professor...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

Celebrating Excellence: Today we celebrate Professor Bonang Mohale, this following his appointment as Chancellor of the University of the Free State. Mohale is chair of Bidvest, former CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, and author of the bestseller ‘Lift As You Rise’. Guest: Professor Bonang Mohale, UFS new Chancellor

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7:37

Covid-19: How safe is it to have sex during the...

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2020/03/27

Guest: Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, Commissioner at the Commissioner for Gender Equality

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8:38

South Africa reported its first two deaths from COVID-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

This morning, South Africa reported its first two deaths from COVID-19, hours after the country started a three-week curfew to stem the virus’ spread. According to the ministry of health, these two deaths occurred in the Western Cape; one at a private hospital and the other at a public hospital. Guest: Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, MEC for Health in the Western Cape

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10:20

ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe has confirmed that he has...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

ACDP leader Kenneth Meshoe has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. His results came back this afternoonGuest: Wayne Thring – ACDP Deputy President and Member Of Parliament

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11:10

It's the first day of South Africa's national...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

It's the first day of South Africa's national lockdown and many workers are required to stay at home for three weeks in line with a Presidential decree to fight the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. On the eve of the country lockdown, the Department of Employment of Labour cautioned employers NOT to make their employees pay for the national sacrifice with their leave benefits. But is seems like some employers are not heeding the call.Guest: Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Chief Director of Labour

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7:18

While South Africans start the 21-day countrywide...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

While South Africans start the 21-day countrywide lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, for some, isolating at home presents additional risks, on top of avoiding possible CoVid-19 infection. According to the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSM) one of its main concerns is the potential for increased violence against women and children, who may be forced to endure isolation with their abuser(s), during this unprecedented extended period of confinement. Guest: Bernadine Bacher,

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3:53

AS South Africa prepares for the nation wide lock...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

Guest: Hlengiwe Makhathini, NEF Divisional Executive for Venture Capital and Corporate Finance

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10:20

TransformRSA wants President Cyril Ramaphosa and his...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/27

Civil society organisation, TransformRSA wants President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration to roll out a communication and awareness strategy in townships and rural areas until mid-April as the country is tackling the spread of Covid-19. Guest: Adil Nchabeleng, President of TransformRSA

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9:01

the Equal Education - they are concerned that the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/26

Post Angie Motshekga’s press briefing, we hear from the Equal Education - they are concerned that the closure of schools for an extended period of time will have dire consequences for many learners, particularly those from poor and working-class households. Guest: Noncedo Madubedube general secretary of equal education

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7:10

A group of Communication professionals working...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/26

A group of Communication professionals working alongside government have established a special website for Covid-19, to ensure a flow of accurate information. CovidCommsSA has been setup to translate and produce informational material on the Covid-19 outbreak in South Africa. Guest: Chris Vick, communications specialist

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5:13

National Blood Service has expressed concern that...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/26

The South African National Blood Service has expressed concern that their supplies may run low as the country prepares for a 21 day shutdown. The Blood Service has called on South Africans to continue donating blood even during the 21-day lockdown. So how will donations work given the new restrictions? To answer this we're joined on the line by...Guest: Silungile Mlambo, spokesperson of the South African National Blood Service

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7:34

Sex workers are urging President to consider them as...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/26

Sex workers are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to consider them as lawful employees and help them during the national lockdown. In a statement, released yesterday, the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (Sweat) and the National Movement of Sex Workers said: “We are not sure who exactly will be prioritised in the plans laid out by the president as he says ‘we are going to support people whose livelihoods will be affected’. “We call on the president to make urgent provision to the

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4:47

Is South Africa ready to deal with the high-risk...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/26

Is South Africa ready to deal with the high-risk medical waste generated by the spread of the coronavirus? Thashnee Budram from Averda, integrated waste management provider to government and industry, explains the steps taken to manage hazardous medical waste, which are now being applied to the waste resulting from the Covid-19 quarantines.Guest: Ms Thashnee Budram – general manager (healthcare) at the waste management company AVERDA

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