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The National Pulse

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12:01

O.B Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/14

Guest: Deputy minister of Cogta and president of the United Cities Parks Tau

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20:27

Both Sides of the story

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/13

In our Both Sides of the story feature today we’ll look at the state of municipalities in the country. A week ago, Auditor General Kimi Makwetu briefed members of the National Assembly on the dire financial state of five municipalities. The top four municipalities which contributed to massive irregular expenditure include the OR Tambo District Municipality, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Matlosana Local Municipality and the City of Johannesburg.Guest: Kareen Heese- Municipal IQ Economist Guest: Cllr

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13:41

O.B Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Durban

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/13

guest: Solomon Lechesa Tsenoli

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16:31

Zimbabwe has fired 211 doctors

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/13

Zimbabwe has fired 211 doctors who were striking for better pay. The Doctors had been on strike for about 2 months. We are now joined by who is Guest: Dr Tawanda Zvakada- Spokesperson, Zimbabwe Hospitla Doctors Association

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5:34

PSC has welcomed the call by President Cyril Ramaphosa

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/13

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has welcomed the call by President Cyril Ramaphosa for government to ensure that suppliers are paid within 30 days. According to the PC failure to pay suppliers has dire consequences for sustainability of Small Medium and Micro Enterprises, impacts negatively on the government’s job creation initiatives, and compromises government’s performance and service delivery.Guest: Commissioner Michael Seloane- From the Public Service Commission (PSC)

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14:41

Both Sides of the Story: A recent opinion piece on...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

Both Sides of the Story: In our both sides of the story feature today we’ll speak to DA member of parliament, Hlanganani Gumbi about his recent opinion piece on race in relation to DA policy. Last week DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille said that she believed race mustn't play a role in DA policy. According to Gumbi, it is concerning that Zille took an aggressive policy posture on the issue. Guests: Hlanganani Gumbi – DA Member of Parliament Ongama Mtimka- Ongama Mtimka – Political Analyst

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4:36

Is rugby helping us bridge racial division in the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

Is rugby helping us bridge racial division in the country given the recent success of the springboks at the rugby world? We have seen how South Africans from different walks of life have united over the springboks’ victory…..guest: Dr Basson

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5:16

Transport union, United National Transport Union has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

Transport union, United National Transport Union has raised concerns over Prasa's decision to cancel contracts with private security companies. According to the union, its members’ lives are being put at risk over this cancelation. Guest: Steve Harris- Untu General-Secretary

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7:46

High Court in Pietermaritzburg handed down 4 life...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

Today the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg handed down 4 life sentences to Kwazulu Natal father, Sibusiso Mpungose for killing his four children. For a reaction to this ruling we are joined by…. Guest: Dr Shaheda Omar – Director of Clinical Services at the Teddy Bear Clinic

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9:46

“Walkathon” cancer awareness

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

Yesterday we told you about our upcoming “Walkathon” which is as an initiative that is aimed at raising cancer awareness. So today we bring you part two of this important event, focusing more on the importance of nutrition in cancer prevention and treatment. Guest: Faheema Mahomed, founder of Restore Health and Advisory Board at South Africa United Against Cancer

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5:56

World News today: terror attacks in Mali

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

World News today: World News today: We focus on recent terror attacks in Mali. News coming from the country suggests that President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has declared three days of mourning after recent attacks on an army base in the northeast of the country. Guest: Musa Mdunge, International relations political analyst

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11:31

Culture of non-payment of services in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/06

We look at the worrying culture of non-payment of services in South Africa. This after the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs criticised the prevailing culture of non-payment of services in the country.Guest: Ms Machwene Semenya, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

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14:01

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we ask – what now...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

Today on Both Sides of the Story, we ask – what now for Black First Land First political party? This after the organisation lost its bid to appeal its deregistration at the Electoral Court. In June, the Independent Electoral Commission ruled in favour of the Freedom Front Plus to have the movement officially scrapped from the list of the country's political parties. The IEC said at the time, their decision was informed by BLF’s certain section of the constitution, which stipulated that the movement

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5:16

We cross to OR Tambo where South African Bokke fans...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

We cross to OR Tambo where South African Bokke fans are awaiting the team returning from Japan with the trophy in their hand…..Guest: Sfiso Ramara – SABC Sports journalist

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8:46

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is aiming...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is aiming to gain over 300-billion-rand in investment - to help tackle the high levels of unemployment and inequality in the country. Ramaphosa is about to open the three-day South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton - north of Johannesburg - today, aiming to forge relationships and explore ways to re-ignite the country's growth.Guest: Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits

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14:31

MEC - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu - has demanded a full...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu - has demanded a full report from officials after a nurse was allegedly raped in a hospital by someone who pretended to need medical attention. Simelane-Zulu says the man went to a consulting room in an internal clinic of the Nkojeni Hospital in the Mahlabathini area in southern KwaZulu-Natal. He overpowered the nurse in the consulting room and raped her. Simelane-Zulu is demanding to know how the alleged rapist could apparently slip out of the

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8:26

A call for proposals for the redevelopment and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

The department of public works in the Eastern Cape has issued a call for proposals for the redevelopment and leasing of certain state owned properties in the province. According to the department, the request for proposals is expected to attract capable and experienced developers with the industry to lease and develop strategically located vacant land or dilapidated properties within the province. Guest: Babalo Madikizela, MEC for Public Works in the Eastern Cape

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6:16

Eight Ugandan journalists were detained as they...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

20 World News today: Human rights abuses in Uganda: Yesterday, Eight Ugandan journalists were detained as they marched in the capital Kampala to protest what they said were police abuses, including beatings and detentions, during coverage of student protests last month. The alleged abuses took place for several days starting on Oct. 22 after students at Uganda's largest public university, Makerere, staged protests against planned fee increases.Guest: Oryem Nyeko, Researcher, Africa Division at Human

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10:41

AfriForum announced that they will be representing...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/05

Earlier on today, AfriForum announced that they will be representing the family of late Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa in the investigation into his murder. They said they are stepping in following the National Prosecuting Authority’s failure to institute prosecution. Guest: Kallie Kriel, CEO of Afriforum

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15:36

Both Sides of the Story, we examine Gauteng’s online...

The National Pulse ·

2019/11/04

Both Sides of the Story, we examine Gauteng’s online admission placement process. Yesterday, if you may recall - there were chaotic scenes as parents queued at district offices after being alerted by SMS that the department was open to deal with the backlog of pupils in grade 1 and 8 who are still unplaced in the province.Guest: Kathy Callaghan, Secretary for the Governors Alliance

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