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8:43

Human Rights Watch has expressed its concern...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/15

Human Rights Watch has expressed its concern regarding SA’s lack of accountability when it comes to the issue of xenophobic crimes. In its World Report 2020, the organisation says South Africa’s action plan fails to address a key challenge fuelling the problem. World Report 2020 is Human Rights Watch’s 30th annual review of human rights practices around the globe. The 652-page volume reviews human rights practices and trends in nearly 100 countries. Guest: Dewa Mavhinga, Southern Africa Director at

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15:31

Both Sides of the Story: The effectiveness of SA’s...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Today on Both Sides of the Story we examine the effectiveness of SA’s firearm amnesty drives, asking – Is it possible to silence the guns in South Africa? Earlier on today, Minister of Police General Bheki Cele said since the amnesty began in December last year, a total of 2 266 firearms have been surrendered to police stations across the country. In the past three amnesties, in 1994, 2005 and 2010, over 120,000 firearms and 1.8 million rounds of ammunition were recovered. Over one-third of the guns

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7:47

Residents living in Parys, Free State have been...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Residents living in the Ngwathe municipality in Parys, Free State have been complaining about brown water pouring from their taps. The Vaal Action Group, which monitors pollution in the Vaal River, is qouted as saying that this problem has been ongoing for years. Yesterday one of our listeners Tshego who was in Ngwathe over Christmas sent us pictures via WhatsApp of a glass filled with brown water which apparently came from a tap in the Ngwathe municipality.Guest: JOHAN DE KLERK, CHAIRPERSON OF THE

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10:15

Govt employees doing business with the state will...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Patricia De Lille says government employees doing business with the state will face the music. She says they're violating the law and they will now be charged criminally or may face civil claims. She has warned civil servants in her department to stop this practise immediately. Guest: Jay Kruuse, Director of the watchdog group the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM), at Rhodes University

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5:12

What is the role and power of youth in Society?

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

What is the role and power of youth in Society? General Peter Thekiso outlines the objectives of the South African Youth Cadets and also talks extensively about the role of youth cadets in changing young people’s lives. Guest: General Thekiso, Commander in Chief and the leader of the all the youth cadets in South Africa

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3:58

Old Mutual wins appeal against order reinstating axed...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Old Mutual has won its appeal against an earlier order reinstating its former CEO Peter Moyo. Moyo was suspended by the financial serves giant in May and axed in June, with Old Mutual citing a breakdown in trust and a conflict of interest related to NMT Capital, a boutique investment firm he co-founded. Guest: Eric Mabuza, Peter Moyo’s lawyer

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7:57

Talks to end Libya’s civil war broke down after...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Talks to end Libya’s civil war broke down after military leader Khalifa Haftar rejected a proposed truce agreement. Russia and Turkey pushed the fighting parties to accept the cease-fire as Libya endured its worst violence since the 2011 NATO-backed ouster of Muammar Qaddafi, which ushered in years of instability that divided the country between rival administrations. Guest: Musa Mdunge, International relations political analyst

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9:17

Nehawu threatens to strike over lack of safety at...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/14

Following the killing of a patient at Clairwood Hospital in Durban last week. The National Health and Allied Workers Union has threatened to go on strike if security is not improved in health facilities around the country. Guest: Ayanda Zulu, Provincial Secretary of Nehawu in KwaZulu-Natal

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14:02

The school uniform industry & the different ways that...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we talk about the school uniform industry and looking at different ways that can be introduced to curb anticompetitive behaviour in the industry. In 2018, the Competition Commission instituted investigations and conducted a survey into the R10 billion industry after receiving complaints about the high prices. On the other hand, the department of education already issued the National Guideline on School Uniforms in 2015 to discourage the use of a single supplier

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6:16

The South African Union of Students (SAUS) says many...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

The South African Union of Students (SAUS) says many students are frustrated at different universities in the country. It says higher learning institutions are not willing to resolve the challenges many students are facing such as registration fees and student accommodation. The Union says students at the University of Venda, Unisa in Durban and the University of Limpopo are already protesting because of registration issues. UnionGuest: Mischeck Mugabe, president of the South African Union of

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6:38

UJ dismisses reports of turning away some...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

Guest: Mzwakhe Matukane, Senior Director at the University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Department of Finance

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8:44

A Free State health official among two caught with...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

A Free State health official and another suspect were arrested on Friday after they were allegedly found in possession of one-point-two million rands' worth of Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs. The Free State health department has meanwhile vowed to intensify efforts to hold all those responsible for the theft of medication accountable. David Motau, the Head of the Free State Health Department

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5:40

Tito Mboweni took to social media on Sunday calling...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

SA’s Finance Minister Tito Mboweni took to social media on Sunday calling on Lesotho to open its border to a “co-federal” state with South Africa. His bold idea has drawn both praise and criticism, with citizens of both countries discussing the pros and cons of the proposal online. Guest: Dr Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State

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5:38

According to a Study released in 2017, 78% of Grade 4...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

The NECT through the National Reading Coalition has developed a National Reading Improvement Plan (NRIP) which is a comprehensive blueprint that provides a roadmap to improve learners’ reading. According to the Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study that was released in 2017, 78% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa are unable to read for meaning. Guest: Godwin Khosa, CEO of the NECT

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7:38

Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning leader in SA to...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

Ethiopia’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is currently visiting South Africa to discuss boosting economic and political ties between the two countries as well as cooperating in the work of the African Union (AU) which is based in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.Guest: Professor Mammo Muchie, Research Chair, Department of Science and Technology& National Research Foundation at Tshwane University of Technology

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9:15

Nehawu are supporting Cosatu’s call for Mr Pravin...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/13

We hear from Nehawu on why they are supporting Cosatu’s call for heads to roll at Eskom. The national union believes that the Minister of Public Enterprises, Mr Pravin Gordhan and the rest of the Eskom board must resign with immediate effect for allowing the entity to deteriorate.Khaya Xaba - Nehawu Spokesperson

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6:39

Career guidance: do you understand what your matric...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/10

Post receiving your final matric result – do you understand what your matric symbols mean and how they will affect a career path that you wish for? There are hundreds of courses available at many tertiary institutions and choosing the right one for you can be very challenging.Guest: Dr Samu Khumalo, Academic leader for Teaching and Learning @ University of KwaZulu Natal

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6:16

Public Servants' Association calls for probe into...

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/10

The Public Servants Association of SA (PSA) has written to National Assembly speaker Thandi Modise‚ asking her to launch an investigation into alleged maladministration in office of the Public Protector. In December last year, the PSA made a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) application enquiring about circumstances into the appointment of Vusi Mahlangu, who was dismissed as a deputy director-general in the department of rural development and land reform.Guest: Tahir Maepa, Deputy

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9:01

Is there a political will to solve Eskom’s problems?

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/09

Eskom woes continue. Load shedding was only scheduled for this weekend but we saw continuing blackouts being rolled up across South Africa since Monday. So is there a political will to solve Eskom's problems? Last year Eskom board member Busisiwe Mavuso told MPs it's being curtailed from doing its job, citing political interference.Guest: Chris Yelland, who is an Energy expert and managing director of EE Publishers

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8:56

Bitcoin Harvening

The National Pulse ·

2020/01/09

Guest: Russel Luck - Technology Attorney SwiftTechLaw

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