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9:40

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a dialogue with...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/29

Today President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed a group of attendees at a dialogue by the Businesswomen's Association of South Africa (BWASA), in partnership with UN Women. This was a one-on-one engagement to explore some of the commitments the government has made in terms of the empowerment of professional women and women entrepreneurs, specifically how to improve women’s access to public and private procurement of goods and services.Guest: Kunyala Maphisa- Businesswomen's Association of South Africa

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3:14

The Democratic Alliance: Parliament must probe...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/29

South Africa’s main opposition party (the Democratic Alliance) has asked Parliament's Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests to probe conduct relating to Mantashe and claims that he bribed two journalists. They say that his actions are in violation of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests of Parliament.Guest: Kevin Mileham, DA’s Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources & Energy

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6:57

Sanef to write a letter to retired Judge Kathleen...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/29

Following revelations that Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe allegedly bribed Sunday Word journalists to withhold publishing an article about his private life - Sanef will be writing a letter to retired Judge Kathleen Satchwell, who is chairing their independent Inquiry into Media Ethics and Credibility, asking her to investigate this further. They will also ask her to look into the prevalence of "brown envelope" journalism across the industry.Guest: Mahlatse Mahlase – SANEF

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7:52

World Wold News today: How problematic is the issue...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/29

World News today: How problematic is the issue of child marriages across the globe? According to UNICEF figures, this year alone about 12 million of the world’s children will be married before they turn 18.Guest: Luke Lamprecht, Advocacy Manager and Child Protection Specialist @ Women & Men Against Child Abuse

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9:17

We examine Eskom’s rescue plan

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/29

About two hours ago, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan released a policy paper explaining how Eskom would get back on track over the next few years. According to the policy paper, Eskom will look to cut its cost of coal and diesel, and is trying to renegotiate contracts it concluded with independent suppliers of renewable energy with the aim of getting them to lower their prices. Guest: Andrew Kenny, Professional engineer with the interest in energy

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7:51

Foundation for the Smart Nation creates backpack to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

The Foundation for the Smart Nation has created a revolutionary school backpack aimed at addressing societal and educational inequalities; in particular those brought on by the lack of reliable electricity.Guest: Sibongile Nkuna, Operations Director at the Foundation for the Smart Nation

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12:16

Both Sides of The Story: Advocate Breytenbach is...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

The Democratic Alliance, Shadow Minister of Justice advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, has stated that it is deeply concerned about the chronic vacancies present in South Africa’s court system, totalling over 1000 empty posts, some of which have been left unfilled for over 365 days. According to her this has severe implications for South Africans who are seeking justice for crimes committed against them. The justice department has however responded by saying that she conveniently, left out a significant

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6:54

Thabiso Zulu vows to continue fight against...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

Thabiso Zulu, who is a whistleblower and close friend of the late ANC Youth League (ANCYL) secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa has been released from hospital following a suspected assassination attempt this past weekend. Zulu is an informant on political killings in KwaZulu-Natal and is believed to have been receiving death threats after he revealed the corruption that exists in the Umzimkhulu Municipality. He also testified at the Moerane Commission of Inquiry into Political Killings in the province

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8:27

Cosatu wants Mboweni to present a budget with...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

Cosatu has called on Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to present what it calls a serious Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The union says it wants to see a mini budget that has targets and time-frames. Guest: Matthew Parks - Cosatu Parliamentary Liaison Officer

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6:19

Dr Randall Carolissen, Nsfas administrator on the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

Dr Randall Carolissen who is the administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme – and he says the current issue of contention which is the performance management system is one of many legacy issues that have negatively affected the performance of the scheme. Guest: Dr Randall Carolissen, Nsfas administrator

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4:49

NSFAS Nehawu members go on strike

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

NSFAS employees affiliated with workers union Nehawu say the industrial action comes after a negotiation deadlock with the student financial aid scheme. Nehawu provincial secretary Eric Kweleta says management has failed to address grievances about their working conditions over the past two years and their members are now demanding the payment of R12,500 performance bonuses, absorption of temporary staff and introduction of new pension fund scheme. Guest: Eric Kweleta, Provincial Secretary of Nehawu

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5:15

World news: Trump says Islamic State leader Abu Bakr...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

Yesterday, U.S President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the Islamic State commander was killed in a raid conducted by the US military in Syria. Baghdadi has been the subject of an international manhunt for years, and has been incorrectly reported dead or injured multiple times. Guest: Dr Akinola Olojo, Senior Researcher in Transnational threats and international crime at the ISS

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7:04

December 10 set as a deadline gazette a draft bill to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/28

Last week, the ad hoc committee tasked with amending Section 25 of the Constitution released a statement confirming that Members of Parliament have set a deadline of December 10 to gazette a draft bill to amend section 25 of the Constitution. Guest: Dr Mathole Motshekga, Parliament’s Chairperson of the ad hoc committee tasked with amending Section 25 of the Constitution

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7:56

Rusternburg water cuts

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/23

The Rustenburg Local Municipality is urging residents to use water sparingly. The municipality implemented water restrictions last week, due to the persistent drought and high water consumption demands.Guest: David Magae, Spokesperson for the Rustenburg Municipality

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6:42

Botswana elections

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/23

The people of Botswana started voting today to decide who will lead their next government. Although some believe there could be no clear winner, which could result in a hung parliament, others, say Mokgweetsi Masisi's BDP, will prevail. Guest: Sentleeng Lehihi – SABC Reporter

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6:31

Analysis: Outcomes of the Mmusi Maimani press briefing

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/23

Guest: Abongile Dumako

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5:58

World News today: what’s behind the Catalan protests...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/23

Guest: Marta Garrich - political analyst

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13:06

Maimane's press briefing delayed as DA leaders remain...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/23

Guest: Professor Andre Duvenage - Political Analyst

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3:46

South Africa experiences a decline in tourism

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/22

According to recent data that was released by Stats SA yesterday - the number of tourists from the majority of the top 10 countries visiting South Africa has declined. This is worrying considering the fact that tourism accounts for 9.2% of total employment, and represents 8.6% of all economic activities in South Africa. Guest: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology

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3:26

Bloemhoef strike update with regards to matriculants

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/22

Guest: Elias Malindi

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