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Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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6:40

Workers' Union (NEHAWU) downed tools at the Witbank...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

Workers affiliated with the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) downed tools at the Witbank Hospital over safety concerns. This follows the incident involving a patient who was killed at the hospital over the weekend. The Premier met with the workers in the morning Guest: Welcome Mnisi- National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (NEHAWU) Mpumalanga Provincial Secretary

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6:31

Yesterday the Institute of Race Relations held a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

Yesterday the Institute of Race Relations held a media briefing regarding the country’s finances. Renowned economist Mike Schussler shared some shocking figures, noting that South Africa was powering headlong towards a fiscal cliff and that a policy of prescribed assets was increasingly likely.Guest: Marius Roodt

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5:32

Gauteng High Court will hear a hate speech case...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

Next week Monday, the South Gauteng High Court will hear a hate speech case against 12 people who allegedly made hateful comments on social media against Chinese communities. The speech being challenged includes statements that Chinese people are “not human”, are “vile and barbaric”, and that South Africa should “get rid” of them. Guest: Francis Lai Hong, Deputy Chairperson of the Chinese Association

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8:42

Global Drug Survey launches in SA

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

If you have used alcohol or any other drug in the last 12 months, Global Drug Survey is asking for your help as they firmly believe that your expertise and experience as someone who use alcohol and other drugs can be used to inform the creation of better drug policy. This year, their survey focuses on some of the major public health and scientific issues that have been making waves over the last 12 months. Guest: Shaun Shelly, founder of South African Network of People Who Use drugs

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5:44

is there a political will to resolve the increasingly...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

On World News today we ask, is there a political will to resolve the increasingly violent protests in Hong Kong? Hong Kong has seen months of non-stop unrest which shows no sign of stopping. Recently, about 1,100 people were arrested in one day as Hong Kong police officers found more than 3,900 petrol bombs at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Guest: Professor John Stanfield, Director of the Institute for the Advanced Study of African Renaissance Policies Ideas, a joint venture with the

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8:43

There have been mixed reactions to Andre de Ruyter’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/20

There have been mixed reactions to Andre de Ruyter’s appointment as head of Eskom. However Business Leadership SA has described his appointment as an important step to stabilising the management, operations and finances of the utility. Joining us to elaborate further is….Guest: Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa

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3:15

investigation of the death of 2 people who were found...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

Police in KwaZulu Natal are investigating the death of 2 people who were found stabbed on the sand dunes near Suncoast beach Durban. For more on this story we are joined by.. Guest: Brigadier Jay Naicker – Spokesperson for police in Kwazulu-Natal

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10:02

chief justice also suggested that perhaps people like...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

The deputy chief justice also suggested that perhaps people like Reverend Chikane could come up with recommendations on how this issue could be resolved… For a political analysis on this we are joined by… Guest: Ongama Mtimka: political analyst based at Nelson Mandela University

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5:29

HSRC survey finds that sport remains a tool for...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

Human Sciences Research Council survey finds that sport remains a tool for nation-building and social cohesion in South Africa. The survey was conducted over four days post the Springboks victory in this year’s Rugby World Cup that was held in Japan. Guest: Dr Saahier Parker, Senior Research Manager at Human Sciences Research Council

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6:34

The department of home affairs has opened the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

The department of home affairs has opened the application process for the new Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) and according to them, the new LEP will help to regularise the stay of Lesotho nationals who are already in South Africa. Guest: Siya Qoza, Spokesperson for the Minister of Home Affairs

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6:28

Mozambique's Constitutional Court has dismissed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

Mozambique's Constitutional Court has dismissed Renamo's application to have the results of its recent general election annulled. The court rejected the application on grounds that the party did not submit enough evidence to sustain its complaint. Guest on the line (Mozambique): Helio Guiliche, political analyst based in Mozambique

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9:56

Are languages treated equally in South Africa?

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/19

Are languages treated equally in South Africa? Today, the CRL Rights Commission is hosting hearings that will assist South Africa in ensuring that all eleven official languages are treated the same. The hearings are also meant to assess measures that are in place to regulate and monitor the use of official languages. Guest: Professor Luka David Mosoma, Chairperson of the CRL Commission

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8:26

Both Sides of the story: City of Tshwane’s bus strike.

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

Today on Both Sides of the story, we look at the City of Tshwane’s bus strike. Members of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) have embarked on a strike at the Tshwane Rapid Transit (TRT), also known as the Areyeng Bus Service. Numsa is demanding that all workers, especially 64 fixed-term contractors must receive the same benefits and conditions as those who are permanent. Guests: Jerry Morulane, NUMSA Regional Secretary

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10:46

SABC Chief audit Executive : Thami Zikode

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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6:35

(SASSA) has warned grant beneficiaries to be vigilant...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

The Social Security Agency (SASSA) has warned grant beneficiaries to be vigilant of misleading information ahead of the festive season. According to SASSA vulnerable members of society are prone to becoming targets to scammers and criminals during this period of the yearGuest: Paseka Letsatsi- SASSA Spokesperson

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7:02

DA in the Western Cape has welcomed Energy and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape has welcomed Energy and Mineral Resources minister, Gwede Mantashe’s decision to agree to the province’s request to explore options for sourcing energy directly from Independent Power Producers. If its request is granted this would mean that the Western Cape would not depend on Eskom for electricity which could free the province from load shedding.Guest: Deidre Baartman- Member of the DA provincial Parliament

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5:07

The National Institute for Occupational Health has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

The National Institute for Occupational Health has launched a “national surveillance project” to find out what causes the increase in mortality from specific diseases within occupation groups. Guest: Dr Nisha Naicker, Head of Epidemiology and surveillance section

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6:21

AfriForum reacts to NPA’s decision not to prosecute...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

AfriForum reacts to NPA’s decision not to prosecute Julius Malema: Last week Friday, the NPA wrote to AfriForum informing the organisation that it would not be prosecuting Malema in relation to the On Point Engineering tender awarded by the Limpopo department of roads and transport. However, AfriForum is making representations to the NPA to persuade them to reconsider their decision. Guest: Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum

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5:27

Department of International Relations is hosting a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

The Department of International Relations is hosting a symposium in Pretoria on how Zimbabwe can recover economically. It is public knowledge that in recent years, our neighbouring country has been experiencing considerable economic hardship. Guest: Lunga Ngqengelele - spokesperson for Department of International Relations

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10:14

white people are still earning three times more than...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/18

Stats SA released Inequality Trends report last week Thursday which revealed that white people are still earning three times more than black people on average. The report also found that the wage gap between SA's groups increased between 2011 and 2015.Guest: Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits

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