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4:47

Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation’s state of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/20

The ministry announced recently that they are going install more water tanks and standpipes in informal settlements as a matter of urgency to curb the spread of Covid-19 in these high density areas. More water infrastructure will also be made available in rural areas. Guest: Sputnik Ratau, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitations

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7:08

yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/20

yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with religious leaders to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. Various leaders have taken the decision to cancel mass gatherings and also cancel normal weekly services, however some have refused to adhere to government plans to contain the spread of the virus. Joining us to discuss the outcomes of yesterday’s meeting is……Guest: Rev Moss Nthla, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa (TEASA)

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8:41

the backdrop of Covid-19

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

Against the backdrop of Covid-19, SweepSouth founder Dr Aisha Pandor joins us to unpack how dire the situation is for helpers today and how much worse it will get for society as a whole if we fail to protect these vulnerable workers. Guest: Dr Aish Pandor, CEO and Co-founder, SweepSouth

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5:46

The DG Murray Trust is calling on mobile network...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

The DG Murray Trust is calling on mobile network operators to zero-rate data for all public benefit organisations (PBOs) to allow early learning and education to continue during COVID-19 crisis. The call follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on school closures, travel restrictions, and bans on large gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The DG Murray Trust say a zero-rate data will help PBOs that provide digital content for early learning and education reach children on their

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8:08

Nomafrench Mbombo will self-quarantine as a...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

The Western Cape Minister of Health, Nomafrench Mbombo will self-quarantine as a pre-caution after the French Consul-general in Cape Town tested positive for COVID-19. Laurent Amar shared the information on Twitter yesterday afternoon to alert all potential contacts. His staff will also be in quarantine. Guest: Western Cape Minister of Health, Nomafrench Mbombo

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8:31

Patricia de Lille has been tasked with identifying...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

Minister of public works and infrastructure Patricia de Lille has been tasked with identifying and making available facilities that can be used as isolation and quarantine areas. So how many state-owned properties has the department identified so far and in which provinces?Guest: Patricia de Lille, Minister of public works and infrastructure

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6:19

Marc Lubner tells us about Afrika Tikkun’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

Marc Lubner tells us about Afrika Tikkun’s partnership with the ministry of social development. The partnership seeks to enhance Afrika Tikkun's work as they seek to grow their reach and impact, by empowering other civil society organisations to achieve similar outcomes. Guest: Marc Lubner, CEO of Afrika Tikkun

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6:27

Since the Coronavirus crisis began, over 800 million...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

Since the Coronavirus crisis began, over 800 million learners from around the world have been affected, 1 in 5 learners cannot attend school, 1 in 4 cannot attend higher education classes, and over 102 countries have ordered nationwide school closures while 11 have implemented localised school closure. So during these trying times, the Global Campaign for Education is calling on national governments and donors to dedicate appropriate resources, financial and technical, to ensure the right to free,

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5:00

City of Tswane municipality has been without a mayor...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

The Tshwane city council has been dissolved after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) voted to accept a report recommending this. The municipality has been without a mayor for close to a month after Stevens Mokgalapa resigned on February 26.Guest: Mike Moriarty, DA Gauteng provincial Chairperson

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10:23

Bishop Bheki Ngcobo says congregants must continue...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/19

Bishop Bheki Ngcobo says congregants must continue coming to church and gather in their numbers this Easter to pray against Covid-19. This despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's ban on gatherings of more than 100 people due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Durban-based Bishop who speaks for the South African Zionist Churches says cancelling Easter services is not the solution to the COVID-19 crisis. Guest: Bishop Bheki Ngcobo, Who speaks for the South African Zionist Churches

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5:47

panic-buying behaviour has led to empty shelves at...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

In the wake of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus globally, a large number of consumers have been stockpiling on items such as groceries, toilet paper and hand sanitisers. This panic-buying behaviour has led to empty shelves at local retailers. We are now in conversation with Paul Nixon, Head of Technical Marketing and Behavioural Finance at Momentum Investments, who says this irrational behaviour might have negative effects in the long run on retailers through sales... Guest: Paul Nixon, Head of

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2:56

Sisa Ntshona says due to the coronavirus crisis...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

Tourism South Africa CEO, Sisa Ntshona says due to the coronavirus crisis airlines and travel agencies should refund payments made for pre-planned trips. Many people have been complaining that cancelled trips or bookings are normally rarely refundable. This poses a major loss to travelers who have been forced to cancel trips for fear of contracting the COVID-19. Ntshona says the virus is an un-foreseen phenomenon and South African tourism should not profit from the pandemic. Guest: Tourism South

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5:59

KwaZulu-Natal Premier joins us to outline the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

KwaZulu-Natal Premier joins us to outline the province's plans to curb the spread of Covid19. Earlier on today, the KZN Government Provincial Executive Council held a special extended executive council meeting to focus on the implementation and management of the emergency declaration as announced by the President to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Guest: Sihle Zikalala, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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7:24

impact of the COVID 19 outbreak on the South African...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

We now look at the impact of the COVID 19 outbreak on the South African media environment. The Park Advertising Group has compiled 25 points that it believes will impact media habits over the next few weeks and months. Guest: Chris Botha, Group Managing Director @ Park Advertising

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5:43

European Union leaders agreed to immediately impose...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

Yesterday, European Union leaders agreed to immediately impose travel restrictions on most foreigners entering Europe for at least 30 days to limit the spread of the new coronavirus, and to fast-track transport lanes to keep vital medical equipment, food and goods flowing smoothly inside the bloc. Recently, the virus case count in Europe climbed to over 60,000 and with more than 2,700 people dead. Guest on the line (France) Professor John Keiger, Director of Research at the Department of Politics

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10:13

Nehawu insists it’s going ahead with its protest on...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/18

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu) insists it’s going ahead with its protest on 30 March, despite the ban on gatherings of more than 100 people. Meanwhile, key ANC ally Cosatu - has voiced its support for Nehawu’s march, saying it will support a planned national strike by its public sector affiliate over cuts to the public sector wage bill. Guest: Sizwe Pamla, Cosatu National Spokesperson

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4:20

On the 1st November 2019, South Africa became the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/17

On the 1st November 2019, South Africa became the first country in the world to implement a debit order system that requires banks to request electronic authorisation directly from their clients. It’s called DebiCheck and was instituted by the South African Reserve Bank and Payments Association South Africa (PASA), in response to an increase in fraudulent debit orders. There is a lot of information being released about DebiCheck, most of it confusing. Considering that 48 million debit orders are

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5:30

Western Cape police are hunting a taxi driver who...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/17

Western Cape police are hunting a taxi driver who allegedly shot and killed a traffic officer in Kensington. The officer reportedly pulled over a taxi when he was attacked and killed. For the latest we are joined on the line by the city's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP SmithGuest: City of Cape Town's mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith

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4:57

Stats SA show that HIV/Aids is the leading cause of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/17

Statistics released by Stats SA show that HIV/Aids is the leading cause of death among the 2.3 million young people aged 15 to 34 in the Western Cape. This is worrying considering the fact that South Africa’s youth population constitutes approximately 35.1% of the total population of 58.8 million. But what can this be attributed to and what can be done to prevent the situation from getting worse? Guest: Anele Yawa, General Secretary of the Treatment Action Campaign

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5:37

Traditional Leadership of South Africa in the Eastern...

The National Pulse ·

2020/03/17

The Congress of Traditional Leadership of South Africa in the Eastern Cape has volunteered to intervene in the impasse between AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo and his son, acting King Azenathi Dalindyebo. This in an attempt restore stability among the AbaThembu. Tension between the father and son started when King Dalindyebo forcefully entered the Bumbane Great Place armed with an axe and a crowbar last Saturday. Acting King Azenathi and his wife ran for their lives but were wounded in the

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