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The National Pulse

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6:11

The newly elected Secretary General of the Congress...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

Following their 19th National Congress – we speak to the newly elected Secretary General of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas) to look into the outcomes of the congress and the new leadership's vision for the organisation. Guest: Mzwakhe Gwegwe, Secretary General of the Congress of South African Students

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12:39

SABC Annual Report

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

Yesterday, the SABC tabled its annual report in Parliament and one of the things they revealed was that the organisation is quite encouraged by the decline in Irregular Expenditure incurred in the financial year by 41% to R 336 million with most of this irregular expenditure relating to transgressions in previous years. Guest : Bongumusa Makhathini, Chairperson of the SABC board

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6:43

World News Today: Italy's coalition parties announced...

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

Italy's coalition parties announced yesterday that they are in favour of lowering the voting age to 16. Their argument is that "If a 16-year-old can work and pay taxes, they should also have the right to vote and decide who makes decisions about their life". At the moment, Italians have to wait until they are 18 to be able to vote for their representatives in the Lower House and 25 for the lawmakers in the Senate.Guest: Professor Vito Laterza, Associate Professor at the University of AGDER

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8:33

Newly launched health sector anti-corruption forum

The National Pulse ·

2019/10/01

We begin the programme by outlining the objectives of the newly launched health sector anti-corruption forum. According to the Presidency, the forum will assist the country in preventing and fighting fraud and corruption in the health sector. Guest: Professor Olive Shisana - Social Policy Advisor to the president

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5:26

You're paying more for private healthcare and getting...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

Guest: Prof Sharon Fonn

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5:31

Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

The Chris Hani District Municipality in the Eastern Cape has sent a disaster management team to Manzimdaka village in Cala where five people have died after a severe hail storm. Houses are reported to have collapsed on people, causing the deaths of three children and two men. Guest: Fundiswa Mhlekude - SABC Reporter

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5:16

Ten churches found operating illegally in Yeoville...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

Johannesburg Metro Police officers raided about twenty churches in Yeoville following numerous complaints of extremely loud music, overcrowding of pavements and obstruction to the roads. Ten churches were found to be operating illegally and have been shut down. Guest: Wayne Minaar – Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department

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6:09

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein has dismissed with costs the appeal of Cash Paymaster Services (CPS). The court has ordered CPS to pay the legal costs of civil society organisation – Corruption Watch, including those of two counsels. Guest: David Lewis-Executive Director, Corruption Watch

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6:42

A water crisis in the town of Graaff-Reinet in the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

A water crisis in the town of Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape has prompted the humanitarian organisation Gift of the Givers to intervene. The organisation is sending trucks of water tankers, a drilling machine and hydrologist Dr Gideon Groenewald to rescue the situation. Guest: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder and Executive Director, Gift of the Givers

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6:21

Transnet results for the year ended 31 March 2019

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

Earlier on today, Transnet reported a 1.6% rise in annual revenue to R74.1 billion for the year to 31 March but added its auditors had flagged issues relating to irregular expenditure. According to them - irregular expenditure in 2019 increased six-fold to around 49 billion rand from 8 billion rand in the previous year, mainly due to train replacement contracts. Guest: Mr Mohammed Mahomedy- Acting Group Chief Executive at Transnet

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5:51

World News today: Zimbabwe has the highest interest...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

The International Monetary Fund data has revealed that Zimbabwe has the highest interest rate in the world. Annual inflation in Zimbabwe was 300 percent in August. In a statement released last week Thursday, IMF head of delegation Gene Leon said Zimbabwe was experiencing what he described as severe economic difficulties. Guest: Eddie Cross, Zimbabwean economist

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9:36

Education task team — History should be a compulsory...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/30

In May this year, a ministerial task team established by the basic education department recommended that history should be a compulsory subject in South African schools from 2023. Last week, Minister Angie Motshekga revealed that the task team has already commenced with the writing of a revised curriculum and she said the writing process will involve the call for public comments and inputs as soon as they are finished with the draft document. Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Department of

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4:56

CORRUPTION WATCH LOBBIES FOR PUBLIC INFLUENCE IN KEY...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

Corruption Watch has today launched an awareness campaign to highlight the need for greater transparency, merit-based criteria and public participation in the appointment of key leadership positions, most notably in the anti-corruption institutions that constitute the pillars of our democracy.Guest: Kavisha Pillay, Head of stakeholder at Corruption Watch

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8:31

28 September Is International Right to Know Day:...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

William Bird - Director of Media Monitoring Africa

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3:21

Fuel prices predicted to increase in October: AA

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

The Automobile Association (AA) says fuel prices are likely to rise in October following the attack on an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. The AA predicts that 95-Octane petrol will increase by around 19 cents a litre, diesel by 25 cents a litre and paraffin by 24 cents a litre.Guest: Layton Beard – Spokesperson for the Automobile Association

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5:31

Police investigating gang rape of grade R boy

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

Police are currently investigating a case of an alleged gang rape of a Grade R boy by fellow learners inside a classroom at a primary school in Tsakane East of Johannesburg. The incident reportedly happened last week. Guest: Captain Kay Makhubela - Gauteng police spokesperson

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6:16

South African Guide Dog Association development program

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

The South African Guide Dog Association has deloped a program to educate and enhance the understanding of both companies and communities about guide dogs, and their legal rights with regards access in public places. To find out more about some of the challenges faced by working dogs and owners.Guest: Pieter van Niekerk - Head of Public Relations at the SA Guide Dogs

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9:16

Today vehicles were stoned and at least one truck...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

Today vehicles were stoned and at least one truck engulfed in flames during violent protests in Cape Town. According to the City of Cape Town, taxi drivers and owners believe that they should not be fined or arrested for offences and that the city should engage them first in discussions about these offences. Guest: JP Smith - City of Cape Town Mayoral committee member for safety and security

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6:36

Grade 9 exit plan's mixed reactions

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

The department of basic education's announcement that Grade 9 pupils will soon be able to leave school with government-approved qualifications has been received with mixed emotions. Reacting to the announcement, ATM’s head of policy, Mzwanele Manyi said the ANC government was failing the youth by keeping the legacy of apartheid alive. Guest: Mzwanele Manyi, Head of policy at African Transformation Movement

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19:06

World News today: Injustices taking place in Southern...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

On World News today we look at the injustices that are reportedly taking place in Southern Cameroon’s Ambazonia. The country’s leader of the Ambazonian Governing Council Dr. Cho Ayaba is currently visiting South Africa to meet with compatriots in a series of conferences and gatherings in Johannesburg and Cape Town to create awareness about the injustices that are taking place in Southern Cameroon. Cameroon's English-speakers say they have been marginalised for decades by the central government and

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