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5:53

World News Today: Brexit proposals unveiled by Boris...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/04

News coming from England is that the new Brexit proposals unveiled by Boris Johnson have already provoked a wave of scepticism, both in the country and across the European Union. At the centre of it all is that the Prime Minister’s plan involves controversial new customs checks on the island of Ireland. Guest: Professor John Keiger

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10:40

SAHRC appeared in the Equality Court where they...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/04

Earlier on today, the South African Human Rights Commission appeared in the Equality Court where they instituted legal proceedings against Eben Etzebeth. This follows a complaint received by the Commission last month, in terms of which it is alleged that the Springbok player, physically and racially abused the complainant in Langebaan during an altercation. Guest: Buang Jones, Acting Head of Legal Services at SA Human Rights Commission

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15:02

The Tax Ombud released its 2018/19 Annual Report at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/03

Today the Tax Ombud released its 2018/19 Annual Report at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business. The Tax Ombud, Judge Bernard Makgabo Ngoepe said that 4 822 complaints were received in the 2018/19 reporting period, a 1 170 increase from 12 months earlier. He further revealed that SARS implemented 99.27% of the recommendations that the the Office of the Tax Ombud sent to them. He joins us now on the line… Guest: Judge Bernard Makgabo Ngoepe- Tax Ombud

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6:00

Released report on rail safety

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/03

Following the release of the State of Railway Safety Report – we hear from the United National Transport Union and they have some serious reservations about the report. They are arguing that the Railway Safety Regulator is reckless in allowing the Passenger Railway Agency of South Africa to continue with train services across the country due to fatalities that have increased by 36%. Guest: Steve Harris, General Secretary of the United National Transport Union (Untu)

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8:01

Film and Publications Amendment Bill that was...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/03

We learn more about the objectives of the Film and Publications Amendment Bill that was recently signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This bill which is often referred to as the 'internet censorship bill’ provides the Film and Publications Board with the right to regulate online content - but it has been largely criticised for being poorly drafted.Guest: Tholoana Ncheke, Media Law Expert

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8:07

World News Today: How significant is Buhari’s visit...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/03

Word News today – how significant is Buhari’s visit to South Africa? Buhari’s state visit has been scheduled for many months, but it is coincidentally occurring just weeks after the attacks on foreign nationals where properties/shops belonging to Nigerians and other foreign African nationals were damaged. Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Senior research associate at the Institute of Global Dialogue

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8:30

Today, Stats SA released the findings of its Victims...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/03

Today, Stats SA released the findings of its Victims of Crime survey. According to the survey data, Only 35% of South Africans feel safe walking alone in their neighbourhoods at night, though the proportion who felt safe during the day has risen somewhat, to about 83%. The survey has also revealed dramatic increases in violent crimes, especially murder, assault and sexual offences. Guest: Mr Risenga Maluleke - Statistician-General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa

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46:17

Both Sides of the Story: Who is really in charge of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

Today in our Both Sides of the story we ask, who is really in charge of the Congress of South African Students? This follows our conversation from yesterday with Mzwakhe Gwegwe who is the Secretary General of the Congress of South African Students. We received a whatsapp Voice Note from a member of the COSAS NEC who disputed that Mzwakhe is the SG of the student…. Guest: Tebogo Makgafane- Secretary General of the Congress of South African StudentsGuest: Mzwakhe Gwegwe - Secretary General of the

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3:39

Thieves caused a major setback for the Gift of the...

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2019/10/02

Thieves caused a major setback for the Gift of the Givers who arrived in Graaff-Reinet yesterday to assist the drought-ravaged town. This morning the team woke to find most of their essential tools stolen. Guest: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder and Executive Director, Gift of the Givers

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9:43

A bulk of the reports released by Public Protector...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

We now unpack some of the other investigative reports released by Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane today. A bulk of the reports involved irregular appointments in the public sector, where posts are not advertised and no shortlists of candidates made. Guest: Oupa Sekgalwe - Spokesperson for Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebani

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5:32

Gauteng and Free State residents have been urged to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

Gauteng and Free State residents have been urged to significantly cut down on their water usage. This as the Lesotho Highlands Water Project which supplies water to Gauteng has been temporarily shut down for inspection and maintenance.Guest: Sputnik Ratau - Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs

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9:01

Public Protector released investigative reports which...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

Today Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane released a number of investigative reports which included the case of former Minister of Social Development, Bathabile Dlamini. The case is in relation to the Sassa Cash Paymaster Services. The DA’s Bridget Masango had previously laid a complaint following claims that the former minister knew Sassa wasn't equipped to take over from CPS in July 2015 already. Guest: Bridget Masango - DA Politician

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6:58

Closing date extended for written submissions on...

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2019/10/02

Parliament has announced a seven-week extension to the closing date for written submissions on the National Health Insurance Bill. The Portfolio Committee on Health has over the past weeks received requests from stakeholders and individuals, appealing for the extension of the closing date. Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health

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9:02

Black First Land First released for comment and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

On Monday, Black First Land First released for comment and debate its policy discussion document titled “BLF is banned – what is to be done?” According to the party’s deputy president, Zanele Lwana, the policy document is part of the response to BLF’s deregistration as a political party.Guest: Zanele Lwana, Deputy President of BLF

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6:37

World News Today: political tensions that are...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

On World News today we focus on political tensions that are currently taking place in Malawi. Yesterday police officers used teargas to disperse anti-Jane Ansah protesters who had gathered at community ground in Lilongwe to start marching. Ansah’s crime is that she presided over an electoral process that saw Peter Mutharika being re-elected in tight presidential race that took place in May this year. Guest: Musa Mdunge, International relations political analyst

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10:34

Post ANC NEC meeting

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/02

Post its NEC meeting, today the ruling African National Congress released a statement on its plan for economic recovery. Speaking during the press briefing which was held at Luthuli House about three hours ago, ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule said they reached agreements on how macroeconomic policy could support job creation, a reimagined industrial strategy and the importance of investment in infrastructure.Guest: Pule Mabe, ANC National spokesperson

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3:30

Court grants prisoner permission to use his laptop

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered that Mbalenhle Ntuli, an inmate at Johannesburg Medium C prison, be allowed to use his laptop without a modem in his single cell. Advocate Kutlwano Motla, representing the Department of Correctional Services and the prison, argued that inmates should not be allowed to have a computer in their cells because it was a security risk. But, acting judge Matsemala said the prison policy that bans the use of laptops in single cells was an infringement of

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5:14

A bra, made almost entirely of used Rooibos tea bags...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

Guest: Adele Du Toit

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7:34

AfroCentric Group has welcomed the release of the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

South Africa’s largest health administration and medical risk management solutions provider, AfroCentric Group has welcomed the release of the Competition Commission’s final Health Market Inquiry (HMI) report, its findings and recommendations. The Group believes that the HMI report will stimulate deeper engagement and address key matters on many issues, including the historically fragmented nature of health coverage. Guest: Dr Lungi Nyathi, Executive Director for Health Management at AfroCentric

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5:45

Teaching and learning has been disrupted at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

Teaching and learning has been disrupted at Tiphembeleni Primary school in Kanyamazane outside Mbombela in Mpumalanga. This after parents ordered learners to vacate the school and go home. The parents are concerned about the dilapidated state of the school. They claim the school built in the early 70s is no longer safe for the learners. One of the parents, May Lubambo says the Department of Education promised to build a new school in 2015.Guest: Gerald Sambo - Spokesperson for the Mpumalanga

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