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5:36

Earlier this month, Durban mortuary workers downed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/27

Earlier this month, members of the Public and Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA) downed tools at the mortuary on Durban's Magwaza Maphalala. According to Pawusa’s provincial secretary, Halalisani Gumede, their members are not happy that a senior official who they accuse of mistreating staff, was re-appointed and he says staff want to be treated with dignity and respect.Guest: Halalisani Gumede, Pawusa provincial secretary

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4:20

Close to 150-thousand security staff in the security...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

Close to 150-thousand security staff in the security industry have threated to embark on a wage strike. The sector which has guards in malls, mining industry, residential clusters, parking lots says the strike will have a major impact on businesses across the country. The unions are demanding that the lowest paid security guard get a minimum wage of seven-thousand-500-rand per month including medical aid.Guest: Philimon Bhembe- National Coordinator for Security at SATAWU

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2:27

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has filed for an...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has filed for an interdict to halt the nationwide strike expected on Friday by the South African Society of Bank Officials (Sasbo). The union is against the retrenchment of workers and the digitalisation of banking. Guest: Naledi Ngcobo- SABC Reporter

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12:45

Old Mutual has once again refused to allow its CEO,...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

Old Mutual has once again refused to allow its CEO, Peter Moyo back into his office, despite a court order nullifying his dismissal. The company says Moyo was served with a second termination letter, that has not been declared invalid. His lawyer, Eric Mabuza, says the company board members should decide individually whether they want to associate themselves with further contempt of court. Guest: Tabby Tsengiwe- Old Mutual Spokesperson

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4:40

NUMSA says they met with the employers at the Motor...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

Metal workers union – NUMSA says if next Monday’s negotiations at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) fails, it will call for a nationwide strike in the motor sector. NUMSA says they met with the employers at the Motor Industry Bargaining Council but their talks have since deadlocked. Guest: Phakamile Hlubi- Spokesperson for National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa

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7:27

More people are calling for a ban on e-cigarettes...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

More people are calling for a ban on e-cigarettes after several deaths in the US. Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump announced that his administration will ban flavoured e-cigarettes, after a spate of vaping-related deaths. Just how dangerous are e-cigarettes? We find out from……Guest: Savera Kalideen - Executive director of the national council against smoking

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4:09

SARS possible shortfall in revenue collection

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

SARS possible shortfall in revenue collection – how does it affect us as citizens? Last year, during the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement it was revealed that the state faced a R27.4 billion revenue shortfall for 2018/2019, and an R85 billion shortfall over three years. Why is this and what can it be attributed to? Guest: Kyle Mandy, Partner, PwC South Africa

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6:17

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

The US Democratic Party has begun a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over allegations that he pressured a foreign power to damage a political rival. According to House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi – President Trump has admitted to asking the president of Ukraine to take actions which would benefit him politically and as such, the actions of the Trump presidency revealed dishonourable facts of the president's betrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of national security and betrayal of

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11:31

Several roads in and around Cape Town were closed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/25

Several roads in and around Cape Town were closed this morning due to protest action that was organised by the Total Shutdown Movement. According to the movement, the action was taken to protest against gender-based violence, crime and poverty. For more on this we are joined by…..Guest: Abdul Karriem Matthews, Civic activism coordinator and leader of the Total Shutdown Movement

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12:04

members of the South African Society of Bank...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/23

4000 members of the South African Society of Bank Officials (SASBO) are expected to take part in the countrywide strike on Friday. Members are against the retrenchment of workers and digitalisation of banking systems. Guest: Joe Kokela- Sasbo general secretary

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16:53

Should the Union Buildings be renamed?

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/23

Should the Union Buildings be renamed? President of the African Transformation Movement Vuyo Zungula is calling for the Union Buildings in Pretoria to be renamed. Zungula says the name “brought together the British and Afrikaner in order to put their differences aside and oppress the black majority”. Guest: Vuyolwethu Zungula, president of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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6:42

World News today: Anti El-Sisi protests in Egypt

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/23

There have been calls for more protests in Egypt after thousands joined rare nationwide rallies on Friday night. The protests had been called for by Mohamed Aly, 45, an exiled Egyptian businessman in Spain, who in recent weeks has levelled accusations of corruption at Sisi in a series of viral videos which have sparked unprecedented public debate. However El-Sisi has denied allegations of wrongdoing against him. How will the president and the army respond to one of the biggest challenges to their

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11:43

The role of the CRL Commission in fighting women abuse

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/23

Today we begin the programme by looking at the role of the CRL Commission in fighting women abuse. The commission has expressed shock and concern about the extent of women abuse under customary marriage and as such, the commission has intervened to stop a husband’s family from demanding lobola (dowry) back after the arranged customary marriage of eight years collapsed (this happened in the Eastern Cape). Guest: Dr Nokuzola Mndende, from the CRL Commission

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7:35

PANDOR TO MET AFRICAN DIASPORA REPRESENTATIVES OVER...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

Guest: Lunga Ngqengelele

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5:52

Rahima Moosa Nursing College Students Had A Match to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

As receivers of victims of the violence, they want to highlight the impact it has on them, especially the nursing staff.Guest: College Jasmin Gassiep - Vice-principal at the Rahima Moosa Nursing

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6:33

Springboks will play their first 2019 Rugby World Cup...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

As the Springboks will play their first 2019 Rugby World Cup match against the All Blacks tomorrow – one member of their team is in trouble with the law. This as the South African Human Rights Commission intends approaching the Equality Court over allegations that Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth racially abused a man at a pub in Langebaan. Allegations surfaced last month that Etzebeth and a large group of friends had reportedly used a racially loaded word against someone in a pub. Guest: Chris Nissen,

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4:38

World News today: Minister Naledi Pandor concluded...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

About two hours ago, International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor concluded her meeting with members of the African Diaspora – as she attempts to find possible solutions in relation to recent attacks against foreign nationals that led to the deaths of 12 people and looting of shops. Guest: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora

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6:44

Western Cape Safety Plan

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

We begin the programme by unpacking the Western Cape Safety Plan. Yesterday, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced a provincial safety plan aimed at tackling high levels of crime and violence – the plan will see an additional 3,000 law enforcement officers deployed and 150 investigators trained. Guest: Dr Chris de Kock, Independent crime analyst

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5:02

Eben Etzebeth's Assault Allegations A Blow On The...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/20

Guest: Thabiso Mosia

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