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9:36

World News today: Remembering Robert Mugabe’s complex...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/13

On World News today - we remember Robert Mugabe’s complex legacy. Mugabe ruled Zimbabwe for 37 years until he was ousted by his own army about two years ago. Mugabe was both vilified and praised during his lifetime - but does that break the foundation that he helped to build for Zimbabwe?Guest: Brian Raftopoulos, Director of Research for Solidarity Peace Trust

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7:21

The impact of guns in fuelling violence

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/13

We look at the impact of guns in fuelling violence. Gun Free South Africa is of the view that the latest national crime statistics show that guns are overwhelmingly the weapon used to kill, injure, threaten and intimidate. Guest: Claire Taylor, Researcher at Gun Free South Africa

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10:23

CCMA kick started its 3rd annual Shop Stewards and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/12

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) kick started its 3rd annual Shop Stewards and Union Officials Conference today at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg, under the theme “The National Minimum Wage: The Post Implementation Conversation”. One of the issues that the conference will focus on is how the National Minimum Wage Act has been implemented and whether intended legislative objectives have been realised.Guest: Mr Cameron Morajane - CCMA

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8:30

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the assassination...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/12

Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the assassination of Steve Biko. Biko inspired and guided the student resistance during the ‘70’s and he is also credited with launching the South African Students Organization (SASO) in the late 60s. However, a few months before Biko's 31st birthday back in 1977, he was tortured and killed while in police custody. Guest: Dr Mosibudi Mangena, former President of the Azanian People's Organisation

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6:21

The Public Service Commission released the quarterly...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/12

Today, the Public Service Commission released the quarterly bulletin titled “The Pulse of the Public Service for the Period 01 April to 30 June 2019” which focused on amongst others, the non-payment of government suppliers by departments within 30 days, complaints lodged through the National Anti-Corruption Hotline, public administration investigations conducted by the PSC, Financial Disclosure Framework (FDF) including the submission of the Financial Disclosure Form by members of the Senior

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6:53

World News today: Zimbabwe has become the third...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/12

Yesterday we spoke about Mozambique having announced that they were busy processing the repatriation of hundreds of Mozambican citizens from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. Now according to media reports it appears that Zimbabwe has become the third country to announce the voluntary evacuation of some citizens from South Africa after two of their nationals died during xenophobic violence. Guest: Professor David Moore, Political analyst based at the University of Johannesburg

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6:53

Crime stats: South African Police Service released...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/12

Crime stats: Today, the South African Police Service released the country’s crime statistics for 2018/19, showing which types of criminal activity have increased and decreased in the past year. The figures showed an increase in contact crimes such as murder, sexual offences and robbery with aggravating circumstance.Guest: Dr Chris de Kock, Independent crime analyst

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7:54

The Office of Registrar of Labour Relations says it...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/11

The Office of Registrar of Labour Relations says it is now illegal to embark on a strike action before conducting a secret ballot of members.In February, the Office of Registrar of Labour Relations issued a notice in which he appealed to the trade unions, federations and employer organisations to use the transitional provisions in the amended Labour Relations Act (LRA) to effect necessary amendments to their constitutions that require that before engaging in a strike or lockout, parties must conduct

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4:21

Zulu maidens recently marched against Google...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/11

Zulu maidens recently marched against Google censorship of 'bare breasts' at annual reed dance. African women have for long been calling on social media platforms to stop censoring cultural content, which feature bare-breasted females. On the other hand, TV Yabantu is arguing that the Films and Publication Board and the Minister of Communications must be held accountable for failure to deliver or protect the general public from cultural blasphemy.Guest: Lwazi Dlamini, Head of TV Yabantu

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6:48

how to tackle gender-based violence in the workplace

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/11

Katherine Madley joins us to share her thoughts on how to tackle gender-based violence in the workplace. It’s a known fact that South Africa’s constitution is regarded as one of the most progressive in the world and it guarantees gender equality - yet violence against women and children persists – so where are we going wrong? Guest: Katherine Madley, Brand and Customer Director @Game

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6:32

Mozambique to repatriate citizens as attacks on...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/11

Following recent xenophobic attacks in our country, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced that his country is currently busy processing the repatriation of hundreds of Mozambican citizens from South Africa. Guest: Helio Guiliche, political analyst based in Mozambique

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5:05

On Monday, ANC branches from Limpopo gathered at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/11

On Monday, ANC branches from Limpopo gathered at Luthuli House to demand the reinstatement of two leaders, implicated in the VBS report (the two members are Deputy Chairperson Florence Radzilani and Treasurer Danny Msiza). You may remember that the ANC’s Integrity Commission recommended that the two step down from their positions until their names had been cleared with regards to the pair’s alleged role in the VBS Mutual Bank scandal. Guest: Jimmy Machaka, Peter Mokaba regional spokesperson

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13:41

Today on Both Sides of the Story we look at the issue...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/10

Given the high levels of violent crime in South Africa, we ask - Is getting a gun the best solution to ensure our safety? A recent StatsSA Victims of Crime Survey found that people fear being attacked in their homes and neighbourhoods, with one-third of households surveyed not going to open spaces or parks for fear of crime. Guests: Martin Hood, Firearm Industry spokesperson Adèle Kirsten - Director, Gun Free SA

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5:26

The rape trial of Nicholas Ninow continued at the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/10

The rape trial of Nicholas Ninow continued at the Pretoria High Court today. A former child minder at the restaurant testified that the horror of the incident and the words of the girl's mother at the Dros restaurant on the 22nd of September 2018 would haunt her forever. For an update on what else transpired in court today we are joined on the line by… Guest: Liela Magnus - SABC Reporter

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7:11

WEF’s decision to adopt an action plan aimed at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/10

Following WEF’s decision to adopt an action plan aimed at fighting gender based violence. We speak to Namhla Miniki, Executive Director at African Monitor - who led discussions on Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the event and she made a call for urgent intervention through the WEF to step up the fight against gender-based violence. Guest: Ms Namhla Mniki, Executive Director at African Monitor

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5:40

Finance Minister’s Economic Recovery Plan Document

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/10

We continue to take reaction on Finance Minister’s Economic Recovery Plan Document which has been received with mixed feelings. Economic analyst, Duma Gqubule says he doesn’t believe that Mboweni’s strategy to help reduce the unemployment rate will have a major effect in the short term.Guest: Duma Gqubule - Founding Director at Centre for Economic Development and Transformation

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5:36

Nigeria to repatriate some 600 citizens from South...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/10

Nigeria says it will repatriate some 600 citizens from South Africa after a wave of xenophobic violence which led to tensions between the two countries. However Nigeria's Consul General Godwin Adama did emphasise the fact that only those who were under distress as a result of the attacks would leave the country.Guest: Musa Mdunge, political analyst

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5:01

The importance of empowering women in the workplace

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/09

Mathulwane Mpshe joins us to discuss the importance of empowering women in the workplace. According to her, as the backbone of society, the contributions women make is invaluable. Inherently, what they get, they use to build communities, thus building economies. Therefore it only makes sense that where possible (it is always possible) women should be supported in leadership roles. Guest: Mathulwane Mpshe, ReimagineSA board member

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9:01

Police have come under criticism regarding the manner...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/09

Police have come under criticism regarding the manner in which they are handling the recent violence and looting which we experienced which has plagued the country. To speak to us more about how police should be handling this issue we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr Johan Burger- Senior research consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

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7:16

Attacks on emergency services workers

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/09

The Nyanga Community Policing Forum has condemned the latest incident that occurred on Friday last week when two paramedics responding to a call in Nyanga were robbed at gunpoint – they are calling on residents to take bold steps against these incidents.Guest: Dumisani Qwebe, Secretary General of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum (NCPF)

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