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4:36

World News today: We focus on Tunisia elections

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/14

Exit poll results were announced in Tunisia yesterday and they are suggesting that independent law professor Kais Saied has overwhelmingly won Tunisia's presidential run-off. According to the polling firm Emrhod Consulting, Saied has secured 72.53 per cent of the vote against 27.47 per cent for media mogul Nabil Karoui. Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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11:20

How endemic is corruption in South Africa?

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/14

Earlier on today, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the Financial Times Africa Summit attendees that state capture has possibly cost South Africa more than R500bn. Recently, the justice department revealed that South Africa has approached eight countries - including India, Canada, Switzerland, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates – to have the Guptas extradited to face prosecution for years of state capture.Guest: Hennie van Vuuren, Director of Open Secrets and author of books on corruption

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7:55

Lesufi launched new e-learning website, amid criticism

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

Guest: Dr Corrin Varady - CEO Idea Digital Education

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7:35

False news Friday feature: We look at some of the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

In our false news Friday feature today we will look at some of the political challenges faced by social media platform, Facebook in the era of U.S president Donald Trump. Last month The Facebook executive Nick Clegg revealed in a speech that politicians are exempt from the company’s third-party fact-checking program. What does this mean for politicians and is there a double standard? Guest: William Bird - Director, Media Monitoring Africa

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3:49

Biden says he would withhold foreign aid if countries...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

Yesterday former US Vice President Joe Biden said that he would withhold foreign aid from countries that persecute lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, as he joined eight other Democratic presidential candidates at a forum on LGBTQ issues. Here on the continent, Uganda has announced plans to impose the death penalty on homosexuals. The government said the legislation would curb a rise in “unnatural sex” in the east African nation. Guest: Virginia Magwaza – Advocate and campaigns officer at

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8:08

Today marks International Day of the Girl Child

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

This year’s theme is “Unscripted and Unstoppable” In marking this day the Department of Women Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has once again put the spotlight on sanitary dignity as well as demonstrating government commitment on gender equality by dedicating resources to respond to society’s gender imbalance in all sectors. Guest: Ntsiki Sisulu - chief director at Women Children and People with Disability

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6:49

35 schools in the OR Tambo Coastal District, in the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

35 schools in the OR Tambo Coastal District, in the Eastern Cape have been closed for two weeks due to protests in the area. The community is not happy with a delay in a road construction. This has affected revision work being completed in some of the schools. Guest: Mali Mtima - Spokesperson, Department of Education in the Eastern Cape

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6:12

Ramokgopa removed from Gauteng cabinet - female MEC...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Environment MEC Kgosientso Ramokgopa has been removed from Premier David Makhura's cabinet. This follows the pressure that was exerted on the premier by the Gauteng ANC to balance the gender parity in his cabinet. Guest: Vuyo Mhaga - Spokesperson for the Premier of Gauteng, David Makhura

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10:06

Prison violence and overcrowding remain the most...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

According to the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services’ annual report for the 2018/2019 review period – prison violence and overcrowding remain the most prevalent issues facing inmates in South Africa’s prisons. Guest: Judge Johann van der Westhuizen, Head of Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

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10:06

Gun Owners South Africa is accusing Police Minister...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

Gun Owners South Africa is accusing Police Minister General Bheki Cele of undermining Parliament. The organisation says Cele proclaimed a firearms amnesty in the Government Gazette without following the correct procedures and according to them, this totally undermines the processes prescribed by law as well as the members of the Police Portfolio Committee and the NCOP. Guest: Paul Oxley, Chairperson, Gun Owners South Africa

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6:16

World News Today: What kind of a leader is the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

What kind of a leader is Abiy Ahmed? This year’s Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian Prime Minister who helped end his country's 20-year war with Eritrea. Abiy also recently won plaudits for his role in helping to broker a power-sharing deal in neighbouring Sudan after a political crisis that led to the arrest of Omar al-Bashir, the country's ruler for almost three decades. Guest: Advocate Vasu Gounden, Founder and Executive Director of The African Centre for the

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11:37

Following today’s court ruling – what next for Zuma?

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/11

Following today’s court ruling – what next for Zuma? Former president Jacob Zuma has lost his court bid to avoid prosecution on corruption charges related to the arms deal which means he will now finally stand trial on grounds of corruption. But has he run out of options – legally speaking, what other avenues can he still pursue? Guest: Advocate Paul Hoffman, Executive Director at Accountability Now

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7:35

Fomer SAA chairperson, Dudu Myeni has been granted a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/10

Fomer SAA chairperson, Dudu Myeni has been granted a trial postponement until the end of October. This comes after Myeni was unable to attend the trial due to financial difficulties. In March 2017, OUTA brought a case against Myeni to have her declared a delinquent director for her fiduciary conduct. Guest: Wayne Duvenage - Outa CEO

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5:17

How do we solve the youth unemployment crisis in...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/10

How do we solve the youth unemployment crisis in South Africa? Today marks the annual Harambee Accelerating Inclusive Youth Employment conference convened in conjunction with The Presidency. The overall objective of the conference is to highlight, discuss and develop workable solutions to accelerating inclusive youth employment in South Africa. This year’s conference will focus on what is working and what more is needed to accelerate sustainable pathways for young people into the economy.Guest: Lebo

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5:50

World Mental Health Day, we tackle the subject of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/10

As we observe World Mental Health Day, we tackle the subject of suicide with Dr Kobus Roux. His organisation is urging healthcare providers to better manage follow-up care for those at risk of suicide, rather than focusing only on one-off interventions at a crisis point. Currently, South Africa’s estimated suicide rate of 13.4 people per 100 000 is approximately four times the global rate of 3.6 per 100 000. Guest: Dr Kobus Roux, Psychiatrist and member of the South African Society of Psychiatrist

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8:27

World News Today: Understanding the history of the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/10

Understanding the history of the Saharawi people. From what we know, Western Sahara is a former Spanish colony, it was annexed by Morocco in 1975. Since then it has been the subject of a long-running territorial dispute between Morocco and its indigenous Saharawi people, led by the Polisario Front. But why are they still not free? Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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8:31

Zandile Gumede’s crimes – is it possible that today’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/10

Zandile Gumede’s crimes – is it possible that today’s raids could spell the end of her political career? We ask this question following this morning’s developments where the Assets Forfeiture Unit raided Gumede’s rented house in Umhlanga and her residence in Inanda. This morning’s raids form part of an investigation against the former mayor and her co-accused in a corruption case linked to a 2016 waste collection tender that paid out over R200 million. Guest: Benedict Xolani Dube, Researcher and

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5:39

Eskom continues to suffer from municipalities not...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/09

One of the issues raised by Eskom’s acting CEO, Jabu Mabuza is that the power utility continues to suffer from municipalities not paying their bills. Guest: Ted Blom - Energy Expert

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9:53

#FeesMustFall's Bonginkosi Khanyile speaks out...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/09

We now speak to Bonginkosi Khanyile who is an Activist and former Durban University of Technology student who also served time in jail for his part in the Fees Must Fall protests. Last year he led the historic march aimed at highlighting the plight of poor young people and that of Khaya CekesheGuest: Bonginkosi Khanyile – Activist and former Durban University of Technology student who also served time in jail for his part in the Fees Must Fall protests

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6:33

DA asks parliament to summon Ipid to explain...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/09

The Democratic Alliance has approached Parliament’s portfolio committee on police asking that the acting head of the Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID), Victor Senna, and the former head Robert McBride be held accountable regarding allegations that the police watchdog prematurely completed or closed cases to manipulate performance statistics. Guest: Andrew Whitfield, DA shadow minister of police

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