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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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7:59

what exactly is Xenophobia and what sparks it?

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/03

So what exactly is Xenophobia and what sparks it? Guest: Sarah Motha- Vulnerable Group Programme Manager at the Foundation for Human Rights

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6:48

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/03

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is alarmed by the continued killing of women especially in the Month when South Africa celebrated Women’s Month. They are saying that violence against women and girls is the manifestation of a profound lack of respect – a failure by men to recognize the inherent equality and dignity of women. Guest: Mr Shalen Gajadhar, Spokesperson for the Department of Women

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5:33

Mmusi Maimane joins us to discuss the state of our...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/03

Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance joins us to discuss the state of our economy and what needs to be done to avert South Africa’s unemployment crisis. In July this year Maimane wrote to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thandi Modise requesting for the National Assembly to hold urgent debate about the unemployment crisis in South Africa. Guest: Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance

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8:55

SAHRC is deeply concerned about the escalating...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/03

The South African Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned by violence, looting, arson and vandalism plaguing much of Johannesburg; in areas such as Jeppestown, Malvern, Tembisa and surrounding areas. The Commission calls on the state and law enforcement agencies to restore the rule of law and end the violence plaguing these communities. Guest: Gushwell Brooks - Communications Co-ordinator at the South African Human Rights Commission

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17:01

Both Sides of the Story: Are recent acts of looting...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

Following recent sporadic attacks on foreign-owned shops throughout Gauteng. Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask - Are recent acts of looting strictly xenophobic or they are just actions influenced by economic desperation and a general culture of looting? The latest wave of looting as you may know comes just a month after police raided shops in the CBD for allegedly selling counterfeit goods.Guests: Dr Vusi Sibanda, President of the African Diaspora Forum Nhlanhla Buthelezi

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8:09

Employee compliant about the poor infrastructure at...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

Last week we received a message from an employee from the National District Hospital in Bloemfontein who complained about the poor infrastructure at the hospital. Guest: Mondli Mvambi - Spokesperson for the Free State department of Health

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5:42

SARS to celebrate Deaf Awareness Month (September)

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

To celebrate Deaf Awareness Month (September), SARS will work together with different organisations and municipalities that support persons with hearing impairments in South Africa, to assist them with their tax affairs at specific SARS branches around the country. Guest: Vusi Ntlakana - Senior Manager for Communication at SARS

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9:21

Trade union, solidarity is considering bringing an...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

Trade union, Solidarity, says it is considering bringing an application to place South African Airways (SAA) under business rescue. When the union attempted to bring a similar application earlier, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan held a meeting with it to discourage such a move. Guest: Werner Human- trade union Solidarity’s deputy Chief Executive

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5:28

Debate continues over the National Health Insurance...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

As debate continues over the National Health Insurance Bill that was tabled in Parliament last month. Today we are joined by Diane McIntyer, Emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town, she will take us through some of the objectives of this much talked about Bill. Guest: Professor Diane McIntyer, Emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town (the health economics unit)

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6:29

We unpack the Consumer Housing Protection Bill which...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

We unpack the Consumer Housing Protection Bill which was approved by Cabinet. This new legal framework will regulate home builders and developers, expand the protection to consumers, introduce effective enforcement tools and prescribe appropriate penalty sanctions to deter non-compliance by home builders.Guest: Mr Khwezi Ngwenya, Head of Legal Services at the Department of Human Settlements

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5:22

Several violent protest actions and looting of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/09/02

There are several violent protest actions and looting of foreign owned shops in various parts of Gauteng today. Police have managed to contain the situation in Tembisa east of Johannesburg following yet another looting incident. Meanwhile 31 people have been arrested after being found looting a shop in Malvern, east of Johannesburg. Guest: Sashin Naidoo

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18:32

Celebrating Excellence Feature

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

Today we celebrate Buhlebendalo Mda who is well known as the Soil's lead female vocalist. Buhlebendalo has gone solo and dropped her new single titled, Iwotshi today. Her debut album is set to drop next year.Guest: Buhlebendalo Mda- Musician

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5:45

False News Friday:

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

In our False News Friday feature we’ll look at court ruling of the use of the old South African flag which has been seen to have profound impact on freedom of expression and the rights to dignity and equality. Guest: William Bird- Director of Media Monitoring Africa

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5:52

Apple Inc will begin selling parts, tools and repair...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

Apple Inc. says it will begin selling parts, tools and repair guides to independent shops to fix broken iPhones, a major change after years of lobbying against laws in some US states that would have compelled it to do just that. To speak to us in detail about what this announcement means for apple users and independent repar shops.Guest: Toby Shapshack- Editor-In-Chief, Stuff Magazine (082 576 1969)

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8:27

Statistics South Africa show a decline in free basic...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

New figures from Statistics South Africa show a decline in free basic services, as more services are being extended to homes across the country. The data was revealed in the non-financial census document for municipalities. According to the report free basic water declined by -13.9%, free basic electricity by -9.6%, free basic sewage and sanitation by -16,17% and free basic solid water waste management by -5.8%. For a reaction to these latest stats we are joined by… Guest: Profesor Ivor Sarakinsky-

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6:24

Mangaung Metro Municipality reminded its citizens...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

Yesterday, the Mangaung Metro Municipality reminded its citizens that the City’s Finance directorate will be intensifying the disconnection of water services at business, government and residential properties to recover debt owed to the municipality. Joining us to elaborate more on this is…. Guest: Qondile Khedama, General Manager for Communications at Mangaung Metro Municipality

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7:55

World News Today: Japan

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

When addressing African leaders this week who were gathered at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revealed that his country’s private sector will invest $20 billion over three years in Africa. He also vowed that his country will do whatever it takes to assist the advancement of Japanese companies into Africa. Guest: Musa Mdunge, political analyst

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7:23

Upcoming PAC’s elective congress

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/30

We look at the upcoming PAC’s elective congress. PAC’s Secretary General Apa Pooe recently mentioned that the party will hold its national elective congress this weekend in Bloemfontein with the aim of unifying the party. The Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) is a political party whose presence in the South African political landscape spans just over half a century. Last weekend another faction of the party held its own congress where Narius Moloto was re-elected as the party president. Guest: Apa Pooe,

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8:34

SAHRC welcomes Catzavelos fine, says his actions show...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/29

The Human Rights Commission says the settlement agreement it reached with businessman, Adam Catzavelos will act as a deterrent but also ensure there’s restorative justice. Catzavelos agreed to donate R150 000 to the Seth Mazibuko Foundation in Soweto and made a public apology. Guest: Buang Jones - Gauteng Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission

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7:39

SACP has expressed serious concern over the sudden...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/29

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has expressed serious concern over the sudden release of the economic policy paper which was released by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. The economic paper was published on Tuesday evening and is titled “Economic Transformation, inclusive growth and competitiveness: towards an economic strategy for South Africa.” Guest: Alex Mashilo - spokesperson for the South African Communist Party (SACP)

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