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14:34

What is the purpose of WEF and what is expected to be...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask, what is the purpose of WEF and what is expected to be achieved at this year’s World Economic Forum? Those who are against this all important meeting always argue that Davos is not a fertile ground for the change that so many people desire - why? Because the people will not be there. One other issue for them is that those who want to attend must be invited, or pay upwards of $600,000 for “membership” of the WEF. But what do world leaders discuss at WEF

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7:15

Dr Neil Aggett's family disgraceful that they waited...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

The family of anti-apartheid activist Dr Neil Aggett says it's disgraceful that they've had to wait for 26 years after democracy before the reopening of an inquest into his death. Agget was found hanging in his cell at the then John Vorster Square Police Station in Johannesburg on 5 February 1982. He was the only white anti-apartheid activist to die in detention. The first day of the hearing got underway in the High Court in Johannesburg this morning Guest: Wisani Makhubele – SABC journalist

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7:09

HIV/AIDS advocacy organisations have called for...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

HIV/AIDS advocacy organisations in the Free State have called for strong action against those found guilty of stealing life-saving ARV drugs. Activists have picked outside the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court, where two men accused of stealing ARVs appeared briefly for a bail application. They were allegedly found in possession of one-point-two million rand worth of ARVs. One of the accused is a health department official in the Eastern Cape. Their bail application has been postponed to next week

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6:45

10 ‘Babies die at Tembisa Hospital’

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says it is horrified that ten babies have died following an outbreak of klebsiella pneumonia at Tembisa Hospital north of Johannesburg. Seventeen newborns were infected with the bacteria which killed ten babies in November and December last year. Overcrowding and a shortage of staff have been cited as the reasons behind the spread of the bacteria.Guest: Jack Bloem

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3:44

Why Fedusa is calling on Telkom board to resign

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

Fedusa is calling on Telkom board to resign. While Telkom said last week it proposed the retrenchment of 3,000 workers, according to Fedusa it could be double this figure facing job losses.Guest: Riefdah Ajam, Acting General Secretary of Fedusa

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6:25

Is South Africa doing enough to curb street robberies?

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

Is South Africa doing enough to curb street robberies? Our guest is of the view that street robberies affect more people than other types of robbery in the country, yet they are being ignored and not much is being done to deal with them. Guest: Ms Lizette Lancaster, Manager for Crime and Justice Information Hub at the Institute for Security Studies

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7:51

World News today: British Prime Minister Boris...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

Understanding the significance of the Africa-UK Investment Summit. Today, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is hosting the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London. The UK-government organised event brings together the public and private sector to promote investment in the continent. Around 20 African leaders are expected to participate. But how important is this event for Africa? Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana, Consultant on African Business Development & author of Africa is Open for Business

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7:09

Today is the last day for South Africans to make...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/20

Today is the last day for South Africans to make submissions on Eskom’s proposed tariff increase. The power utility has launched a legal bid to officially force through tariff increases over the next three years and they are contending that approving increases by 9.41% for 2019-2020, 8.10% for 2020-2021 and 5.22% for 2021-2022 instead of the requested 16% was insufficient. Guest: Chris Yelland - Energy analyst, managing director and investigative editor at EE Publishers

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6:06

The leadership of the DA and the UDM are meeting in...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

The leadership of the DA and the UDM are meeting in Pretoria today in attempts to revive their relationship. UDM leader Bantu Holomisa says the meeting was arranged by DA leader John Steenhuisen. The parties are expected to discuss mending their broken relationship following the removal of the UDM mayor Mongameli Bobani in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.Guest: Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political analyst at the Stellenbosch University

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6:42

Chaos erupted in the Tshwane Special Council meeting...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

Chaos has yet again erupted in the Tshwane Special Council meeting currently taking place in the Capital City. The meeting was petitioned by opposition parties ANC and EFF. The opposition want to table motions of no confidence to oust the DA Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa and Speaker Katlego Mathebe. The Speaker and opposition, however, are disagreeing on the agenda and order of the meeting.Guest: Liela Magnus, SABC reporter

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9:13

MEC Maile gives Tshwane Municipality deadlines on...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

Gauteng Human Settlements and Co-operative and Traditional Affairs MEC Lebogang Maile has given the Tshwane Municipality deadlines on service delivery. He has instructed the municipality to address a number of issues including sanitation, corruption and maladministration before March this year. Maile says if the municipality fails to implement these deadlines he will consult the Minister and initiate a process to put Tshwane under administration. The municipality has been in turmoil in the last few

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6:22

Africa/ Scotland Business Network

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

We learn more about Africa/ Scotland Business Network: An initiative that was started late last year which has already managed to secure great successes for the SA economy. Guest: Nicola Probyn, Co-founder of the Africa/Scotland Business Network

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11:57

ANC Veterans have expressed outrage at what they...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

ANC Veterans have expressed outrage at what they describe as a political assault on Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. They say casting blame on Pravin for the state of affairs at Eskom is disingenuous.Guest: Mr Thami Ntenteni, ANC veteran

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11:30

Lesotho's political crisis and the core issues at the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/16

On World News today we focus on Lesotho political crisis – examining the core issues at the heart of the conflict. Meanwhile President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a high-level delegation to Lesotho to help facilitate transition, amid tensions and reports that Prime Minister Tom Tabane is willing to step down soon. Guest: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

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15:18

Security company, Vision Tactical has cautioned...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

Parents Cautioned Against Posting Pictures of Children's First Day of School: A private security company, Vision Tactical has cautioned parents against posting pictures of children's first day of school. The company says excited parents can unknowingly place their children in danger by posting pictures of their child wearing uniform. Guests: Mohamed Dabhelia, communications manager at private security company, Vision TacticalGuest: Shara Omar, Clinical Director at the Teddy Bear Clinic

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5:21

The case against a 60 year old suspect accused of the...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

The case against a 60 year old suspect accused of the rape of three siblings, has been postponed to 22 January. The man - who is the husband of the girls' aunt- is said to have raped the three girls throughout the years. The youngest victim, who is now 15, told neighbours about the rapes which led to his arrest. The suspect made a brief appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrates Court, West of Johannesburg, however his lawyer was not present. Guest: SABC reporter Pearl Magubane

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5:41

KZN schools affected by storms in december received...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, says schools affected by storm damage in December will receive mobile classrooms to assist them. At least 81 schools in the province were damaged. Mshengu says he does not expect learning to be delayed at these schools today.Guest: KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu

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7:16

Numsa picket over unbundling of eskom & privatisation...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

Members of the National Metal workers Union, NUMSA picketed outside the Eskom Head office in Megawatt Park in Johannesburg today. The purpose of the picket was to raise their concerns on the unbundling of Eskom and the privatisation of state owned entities. Guest: Phakamile Hlubu-Majola, Numsa national spokesperson

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8:02

School torched in Sebokeng: Gauteng Education MEC...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited Khutlo Tharo secondary school in Sebokeng in the Vaal to assess the damage caused by a fire this morning. The school's administration block caught fire early this morning causing extensive damage. Investigations are under way to determine the cause of the fire. Guest: Gauteng education spokesperson, Steve Mabona

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17:37

NSFAS received over 500,000 first time applications,...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

NSFAS says it has received over 500,000 first time applications. But many other applicants are still in limbo due to challenges associated with registering online. Many of our Safm listeners who tried to apply for funding online cited challenges with uploading documents for registration purposes. For possible solutions on the challenges faced by applicants, we're joined on the line by the Executive Administrator for NSFAS, Dr. Randall CarolissenGuest: Dr. Randall Carolissen, the Executive

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