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The National Pulse

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

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4:16

discusses the potential of cities and why it's...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

William Cobbett, Director of Cities Alliance, discusses the potential of cities and why it's important that they are planned. He will also explain how a global partnership for poverty reduction and the promotion of cities in sustainable development can be harnessed in order to come up with workable solutions. Guest: William Cobbett, Director of Cities Alliance

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9:46

False News Friday: The spread of fake news during the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

False News Friday: The spread of fake news during the KZN flooding. The KZN government has urged the public to stop stop redistributing pictures and videos that contain unverified information. Guest: William Bird-Director, Media Monitoring Africa

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5:11

South Africa’s first children’s book on Attention...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

South Africa’s first children’s book on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been launched. The book titled “All of these things are important to me” is aimed at creating awareness for early detection and intervention. Guest: Professor Renata Schoeman- Psychiatrist and co-writer of ADHD

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5:41

Luyanda Botha, the man convicted of raping and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

Luyanda Botha, the man convicted of raping and murdering UCT student, Uyinene Mrwetyana has been sentenced to three life terms in the High Court in Cape Town. Botha got an additional five years for defeating the ends of justice which will run concurrently. He will not be eligible for parole for 25 years. For a reaction to this sentence we are joined by… Guest: Themba Masango – Spokesperson, Not In My Name

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5:16

South African Aways

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

According to Gerhard Papenfus who is the Chief Executive of the National Employers' Association of South Africa (NEASA) SAA pretends as if its service is indispensable, which is not the case. Its airspace market share (local and international) is in the region of 20 percent, which will be taken up by other carriers in the event of SAA’s demise. This notion of indispensability, however, emboldens the trade unions to make unrealistic demands.Guest: Gerhard Papenfus who is the Chief Executive of the

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7:26

Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

The Free State Department of Agriculture & Rural Development has heeded the national call for suspension of local auction of pigs, which has proved to be a very effective control measure in preventing the further spread of the of African Swine fever (ASF). The circulation outbreaks have been linked to the irresponsible practice of selling/buying pigs of unknown health status at local auctions. We are now joined by… Guest: Dr Kristan Mojapelo- Provincial Head of Veterinary Services in the Free State

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6:16

South African Human Rights Commission has lambasted...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

The South African Human Rights Commission has lambasted the violent attack and assault of Commissioner Chris Nissen, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, Thabo Makgoba and other faith leaders at the Central Methodist Church in Cape Town. Chaos ensued at the church this morning when faith leaders were attacked while addressing foreign nationals informing them about plans for relocation, repatriation and reintegration process. Guest: Gushwell Brooks – Communications Co-ordinator @ SA Human Rights

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5:26

Bad news for motorists as another petrol price hike...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

Bad news for motorists as another petrol price hike looms. According to Automobile Association, petrol price increases at this time of the year will come as bad news for many people who will be travelling on holiday in December.Guest: Layton Beard - Spokesperson for Automobile Association (AA)

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4:11

President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar were expected to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

The UN Secretary-General has welcomed the decision to push back the deadline for the formation of a unity Government in South Sudan. President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar were expected to form a unified transitional Government by 12 November, in line with a September 2018 peace deal aimed at ending six years of conflict. However, following last week’s meeting that was held in Uganda, the leaders and stakeholders agreed to extend the pre-transitional period by 100 days to allow

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10:51

Is South Africa ready to deal with drought and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/15

Is South Africa ready to deal with drought and natural disasters? About two days ago, the department of water and sanitation through its Minister Lindiwe Sisulu revealed that the water that our country is currently getting from Lesotho is not enough and needs to be increased urgently. On the other hand, drought conditions continue to grip various parts of the country with farming communities most severely affected.Guest: David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

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6:06

O.B Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

guest: Ditebogo Magele

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6:01

O.B Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

Guest; Puven Akkiah - senior manager at eThekwini municipality

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7:01

Thunderstorms forecast that are expected to be worse...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

guest: MEC Sipho Hlomuka

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9:16

Tribute to the Amaxhosa king Zwelonke sigcawu passed...

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2019/11/14

guest: Nkosi Xolile Ndevu

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7:51

Response from the city of tswane regarding the...

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2019/11/14

guest: MMC Abel Tau

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7:26

Civic rights organisation's fair and equitable...

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2019/11/14

guest: Tshepo Mojapelo

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10:36

O.B Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

guest: Jean francois Habeau - Executive director of Global fund for cities development

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7:26

Department of education in KwaZulu-Natal released a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

guest: Muzi Mahlambi

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8:51

according to the south African weather service, parts...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

Guest: Ezekiel Sebego

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5:26

O.B Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

guest: Dr Vusimuzi Sibanda

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