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8:16

Leaners attacking teachers - when will it stop? A...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/28

Leaners attacking teachers – when will it stop? A teacher in KwaZulu-Natal reportedly survived a stabbing last Friday allegedly by a pupil who failed Grade 9 in 2019. It was reported that the pupil allegedly stabbed the teacher after he was told that he should repeat the grade he failed last year. Guest: Cynthia Barnes, General Secretary of the National Teachers Union

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15:33

The national university shutdown campaign

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we look at the university national shutdown campaign that is currently under way at some of the public universities across the country. We are trying to establish the facts in terms of what informs this national shutdown asking - are students’ demands reasonable – how should universities respond to student protests?Guests: Mischeck Mugabe, president of the South African Union of Students (SAUS) Guest: Ishmael Mnisi, Spokesperson for the Minister of Higher Education,

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7:45

COSATU in the Free State supports shutdown in QwaQwa

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

The department of water and sanitation says the continuation of a total shutdown in QwaQwa, Free State, will setback government's efforts to get water back to the area. Many government buildings remain closed in Qwaqwa after workers affiliated to COSATU in the area agreed to take part in today's shutdown. COSATU in the Free State has endorsed a plan to continue the shutdown of the Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality over the water crisis in a meeting with workers yesterday.Guest: Sputnik Ratau, Department

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7:52

Public Protector's spokesperson says the move by SARS...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Meanwhile, Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane's spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe says the move by Sars's is an indication she was being "lynched" as part of "concerted efforts to instill fear in her following some of her investigations".Guest: Public Protector Spokesperson, Oupa Segalwe

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6:37

SARS, has launched an investigation into the income...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

The South African Revenue Service, SARS, has launched an investigation into the income tax affairs of Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, dating back to 2011. Sars has ordered her to hand over copies of all relevant material including financial information, employment income, foreign income, business income, expenses, deductions and other income. This comes just over a month after the Hawks moved on Mkhwebane, requesting a warning statement related to a case of alleged perjury and defeating the

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8:01

290 000 South Africans could become blind as a result...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Did you know that an estimated 290 000 South Africans could become blind as a result of untreated cataracts? According to Dr Bayanda Mbambisa, South Africa’s national cataract surgery rate lags far behind international norms, even for developing countries, with the number of surgeries performed declining since the mid-2000s as government focus and funding shifted towards higher priority medical conditions. Guest: Dr Bayanda Mbambisa, Right to Sight Chairperson, the philanthropic arm of the

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6:14

Are African countries and Africa tourism destinations...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Are African countries and Africa tourism destinations ready for the coronavirus? So far more than 50 people are dead – all in China as the Wuhan coronavirus continues to spread throughout Asia and the rest of the world.Guest: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology

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6:37

GAUTENG COGTA MEC MAILE RESCINDS DA GAMA, MATHEBE...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Guest: Solly Malatsi - National Spokesperson For The Democratic Alliance

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9:52

The cold-blooded shooting of seven patrons in two...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/27

Following the cold-blooded shooting of seven patrons in two Khayelitsha liquor outlets on Wednesday and Friday night last week. The Khayelitsha Health Forum and the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance want the Liquor Authority to relook at the number of licenses to sell alcohol in Khayelitsha and they also want better policing and closing down of unlicensed outlets.Guest: Maurice Smithers, National Coordinator for the South African chapter of the Southern Africa Alcohol Policy Alliance

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6:47

Minister Sisulu has announced several interventions...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Lindiwe has announced several interventions which include injecting R220m to address the water crisis in QwaQwa. Sisulu, visited the challenged area of QwaQwa in Free State and she was accompanied by local municipality political leadership as well as other relevant stakeholders in the province. Guest: Sputnik Ratau, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation

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7:11

Latest in Qwaqwa

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

At least 61 people have been arrested following a wave of violent service delivery protests in QwaQwa in the Free State. Residents have been protesting over water shortages in QwaQwa, Harrismith and Kestell. Fourteen suspects have appeared in the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrate's Court. The remaining group will appear later. Several shops were looted and buildings vandalised. The situation in some parts of QwaQwa remains volatile. Guest: Ishmael Modiba – SABC journalist in the Free State

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6:21

Mining deaths drop

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced that the number of workers killed at South African mines has dropped in what they say is the lowest on record. The stats revealed that last year’s fatalities are sitting at 51down from 81 a year earlier. Is this a reason to celebrate?Guest: David Msiza – Chief Inspector of Mines at the Department of Minerals and Energy

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8:43

Preliminary investigations revealed many...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says preliminary investigations have revealed many inconsistencies that have forced his department to suspend the principal of Parktown Boys High School in Johannesburg. Investigations revealed that the school went on an unauthorized Grade 8 camp at the Nyathi Lodge in the North West. This is where 13-year-old Enock Mpianzi died during a water activity last week. Guest: Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng MEC for Education

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9:35

Diepsloot protest: Police minister Bheki Cele today...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

The community earlier demanded that he addresses them after they took to the street in protests of the death of police officer, who was shot and killed allegedly by a foreign national who was wanted in a case of attempted murder and house robbery. They reportedly attacked both the local mall and foreign owned spaza shops.Guest: Lirandzu Themba – Spokesperson for Police Minister Bheki Cele

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7:44

US and China signed a phase-one agreement to ease...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

This week, the US and China signed a phase-one agreement to ease tensions, paving the way for another stage of trade negotiations. Some experts argue though that the deal relies heavily on China's goodwill and includes forced purchases of US goods and protection for intellectual property rights and forced technology transfer.Guest: Dr Martyn Davies - Managing Director of Emerging Markets & Africa at Deloitte Africa

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8:04

DA’s Motion To Remove Public Protector Has Been...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

The office of National Assembly Speaker Ms Thandi Modise has approved a motion received from the Chief Whip of the Democratic Alliance requesting that Parliament initiate proceedings for removal of Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane.Guest: Moloto Mothapo, Parliamentary spokesperson

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5:23

World News: UN study has found that poverty has...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

On World News today we focus on Zim food crisis: A UN study has found that poverty has reached unprecedented levels in Zimbabwe, with more than 70% of Zimbabwean children in rural areas living in poverty. The report, compiled by Unicef and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency, shows high levels of privation in rural areas, where 76.3% of children live in abject poverty. Guest: Eddie Cross, Zimbabwean economist

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9:39

Neil Aggett’s inquest

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/24

Former Truth and Reconciliation Commission commissioner, Yasmin Sooka shares thoughts on Neil Aggett’s inquest that is currently underway. Sooka has been working with former apartheid cops and she is calling on remaining members of the former Security Branch to come forward and tell the truth, saying "even minor information is important".Guest: Yasmin Sooka, Executive Director @ Foundation for Human Rights & former TRC Commissioner

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16:05

How will the revelations at the Zondo Commission of...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/23

How will the revelations at the Zondo Commission of inquiry affect KZN’s political heavy weights? This week, the commission of inquiry into state capture started hearing testimony on the so-called ‘Amigos case’ implicating KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress (ANC) politicians, namely; Mike Mabuyakhulu and Peggy Nkonyeni. The case relates to tenders for the supply of water purification and oxygen plants to KwaZulu-Natal’s health and local government departments.Guest: Xolani Dube, Researcher and

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4:58

Gender activists came out strongly against the ANC...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/23

Gender activists came out strongly against the ANC over the reported barring of spokesperson Sizophila Mkhize from entering the venue of the party’s NEC lekgotla. The move received criticism on social media and other platforms. This time around, Sonke Gender Justice says it is appalled by this and would like the ANC to publicly condemn all those who were involved.Guest: Patrick Godana - Eastern Cape Provincial Manager at Sonke Gender Justice

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