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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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6:01

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed Leader of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/04

The High Court in Pretoria has dismissed Leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema’s application to have the Riotous Assemblies Act declared unconstitutional. According to Malema, the Act is apartheid legislation which does not belong in the law books. Malema told media after the judgment was handed down that the ruling was a victory for the EFF as it allows them to approach the Constitutional Court. What are the chances of the Constitutional court ruling in his favour? We are now

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13:05

The Black Business Council has expressed serious...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/04

The Black Business Council has expressed serious concerns on the re-appointment of the controversial Nico Bezuidenhout, who was at the centre of the misrepresentation of his qualifications, during his previous stint as CEO of Mango Airlines. Guest: Kganki Matabane – CEO of Black Business Council

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6:35

Sanac’s civil society forum consultation on universal...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/04

We unpack Sanac’s civil society forum consultation on universal health coverage (currently underway at Kopanong Conference Centre). They key objective of this all important conference is to engage different stake holders about Universal Health Coverage choice for South Africa in the form of NHI. For more on this we are joined by…..Guest: Mabalane Mfundisi, Convener of the Civil Society Forum Task Team on the NHI, UHC and Presidential Health Summit SANAC Civil Society Forum

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5:02

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/04

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in Lesotho on an official working visit. The president is the South African Development Community (SADC) facilitator on Lesotho’s reform process. The country has been faced with political instability which is threatening the existence of the coalition government. The president is expected to witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between stakeholders involved in the country’s reform process.Guest: Rapelang Radebe - SABC Reporter in Lesotho

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12:14

B-BBEE Commission released the annual report on the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/04

Yesterday, the B-BBEE Commission released the annual report on the national status and trends of broad-based economic empowerment for the calendar year 2018. This year’s report shows no significant change in the levels of transformation with black ownership reflecting a decline to 25.2% black ownership from 27% in 2017 and management control still sitting at 38% for black people.Guest: Busi Ngwenya- Executive Manager for compliance at the B-BBEE Commission

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5:03

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is aware of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is aware of a problem that some taxpayers are experiencing. This occurs when they save their income tax return, and immediately re-open the return and press the tax calculates button before the form has fully rendered. The problem is aggravated when taxpayers click multiple times as they try to view their return.Guest: Marcia Ujobolo – Senior Specialist: Taxpayer Service

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18:58

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

Often we hear or read about horror stories of patients being ill-treated by nurses in public health institutions. Just recently, a 45 year old woman was turned away from the Stanza Bopape Clinic in Mamelodi as the nurses allegedly told her she was too old to be pregnant and therefore a “high risk.” The woman ended up giving birth at the clinic gate on Sunday. In our both sides of the story feature this afternoon, we ask- what is required to change/improve the attitude of nursing proffessionals in

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4:55

The security industry regulator PSIRA has suspended...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

The security industry regulator PSIRA has suspended the services of the Red Ants over misconduct allegations. The organisation says it has received numerous complaints from the public. Some of the complaints are linked to recent evictions in Alexandra and Ramaphosa informal settlement in JohannesburgGuest: Advocate Linda Mbana, Executive Head of Law Enforcement at Psira

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3:08

IFP urges probe into allegations of cruelty against...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

Yesterday, the Inkatha Freedom Party called upon the KwaZulu-Natal legislature’s conservation and environmental affairs portfolio committee to investigate allegations that horses used in the 2019 Durban July horse-racing spectacle were subjected to "unethical training methods, illegal stimulants and horrific injuries and deaths". Guest: Joshua Mazibuko - IFP KwaZulu-Natal MPL and deputy national spokesperson Joshua Mazibuko

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19:05

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

While addressing Parliament’s Communication Portfolio Committee, Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams said the National Treasury has rejected the cash-strapped public broadcaster’s turnaround strategy. The SABC is seeking a R6.8 billion government guarantee. Guest: Hannes du Buisson - President of the Broadcasting Electronic Media and Allied Workers Union Mobile [BEMAWU]

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6:53

Learners Focus Week

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

The Department of mineral resources in collaboration with the Department of Education and various mining companies has been conducting a leaner focusing week which started on the 30th of June (will conclude tomorrow) in Secunda, Mpumalanga Province. The Learners Focus Week is an annual initiative that targets learners who currently study mathematics and science with the aim to encourage them to take up mining careers.Guest: Ms Nondumiso Zulu Director: Special projects and Outreach programmes

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4:57

The impact of violent crime on SA’s/Cape Town tourism

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

As the murder rate spirals in Cape Town, experts have warned that the Mother City risks becoming the world’s most dangerous city. This is very concerning as most of you would probably know that Cape Town is SA’s flag-bearer in attracting international tourists.Guest: Unathi Sonwabile Henama - Lecturer, Department of Tourism Management at Tshwane University of Technology

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6:43

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

on World News today we ask - what’s behind Hong Kong’s protests? The Chinese government has strongly condemned pro-democracy protesters who stormed the Hong Kong legislature on Monday night. The government accused them of "trampling on the rule of law" after several hundred demonstrators vandalised parts of the building and sprayed slogans inside the chamber.Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Senior research associate at the Institute of Global Dialogue

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11:07

United National Transport Union’s nationwide protest

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/03

We hear from the United National Transport Union about their planned nationwide protest. The union is calling on its members to support protest action to force President Cyril Ramaphosa to assist with providing a safe and reliable passenger rail service for all. Guest: Sonja Carstens, Spokesperson of the United National Transport Union

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4:48

The SME Foundation in partnership with the South...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

The SME Foundation in partnership with the South African Youth Chamber of Commerce recently launched the SME Business Plan competition aimed at boosting SME’s through financial and non-financial business development support. The Business Plan competition is a private initiative aimed at assisting emerging businesses with support to grow beyond their current levels. It is also aimed at creating an ecosystem and environment that promotes the growth of youth owned enterprises through various support

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19:35

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

Both Sides of the Story: The ANC in the Western Cape says it is appalled by the City of Cape Town's "war against the homeless" after it was revealed that a by-law was being enforced that saw homeless people being fined for obstructing pavements. On the other hand, the City of Cape Town has denied that they were targeting the homeless, but said they are after anyone who violates the city's bylaws, which prohibit camping, noise, nuisances and setting up fires in undesignated areas. So is the City

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5:32

Removal of billboards belonging to black companies...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

According to Black Billboard Owners Forum - the City of Joburg recently applied to the Gauteng High Court to remove specific billboards, and when this court order was granted, the list of billboards was altered to include only black owned billboards. Guest: Tshepo Matsipe, Spokesperson of Black Billboard Owners Forum

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28:07

The EFF will be seeking legal advice to try and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

During the briefing the party also announced that it will no longer be voting with the DA or the ANC in all municipalities in the country including the country's economic hub of Johannesburg. How will this change the face of coalitions in municipalities? Guest: Dr Somadoda Fikeni - Political and Policy analyst

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7:05

DA leaders addressed the media in Parliament,...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

Yesterday, DA leaders addressed the media in Parliament, outlining their plans to ensure that committees' oversight work was not hamstrung by errant chairpersons. The party is opposing ANC's nominees of chairpersons in Parliament. The party is particularly concerned about individuals such as Faith Muthambi, Mosebenzi Zwani, Supra Mahumapelo and Bongani Bongo amongst others. How is the ANC likely to respond to this and will this move by the DA affect the work of parliament?Guest: Professor Andre

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14:02

S’fiso Skenjana shares thoughts on traditional...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/02

S’fiso Skenjana shares thoughts on traditional medicine and how it can benefit South Africa. He argues that traditional medicine has long been used for health restoration, as well as prevention of sickness and disease. These techniques and recipes have been passed through generations and still carry a lot of value in their healing and preventative prowess.Guest: Sifiso Skenjana, founder and financial economist at Afra Consultants

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