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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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10:06

World News today: World Refugee Day,

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/20

Today marks World Refugee Day, a special day celebrated annually to honour the courage, strength and determination of women, men and children who are forced to flee their homes under threats of persecution, conflict and violence. On this day, the international community seeks to draw attention to the plight of refugees and celebrate their courage and resilience.Guest: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora

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6:04

The ANC plans to lay criminal charges against singer...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/20

This after Hofmeyr went on a Twitter rant in response to Zindzi Mandela's tirade about land. To discuss the ANC's intended legal action we are joined by the party's spokesman Pule Mabe.Guest: Pule Mabe, Spokesperson of the African National Congress

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12:39

Who designed the South African flag?

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

Part2: Yesterday on Both Sides of the Story feature we spoke to Thembani Hastings Mqhayi who contributed to the design of South Africa’s democratic flag and he gave us hi side of the story in terms of why his contribution is not being recognised for the work that he did for the country in designing the flag. As you may know that in South Africa we are told that Frederick Brownell is the man who actually designed it. So what’s the real truth? Today we speak to the department of Arts and Culture and

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5:56

COSATU"S SONA expectations

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

The State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be delivered tomorrow by President Cyril Ramaphosa in parliament. We find out what COSATU’s expectations are from the SONA.Guest: Matthew Parks- Cosatu Parliamentary co-ordinator

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8:44

Another round of “Alex Shutdown”

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

“Alex Shutdown”: The community of Alexandra continued with the Alex Shutdown today by marching to the City of Johannesburg offices in Sandton. They are aggrieved by Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba’s promises of rebuilding the eighty illegal properties demolished by the Red Ants in Malboro Gardens last month. For more on this story we are joined on the line by.Guest: Sandile Mavundla - Alex Shutdown convener

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4:31

Apartheid victims gathered at in Pretoria in request...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

Dr Marjorie Jobson provides an update regarding the demands of the victims of Apartheid. Yesterday, a group of victims of apartheid gathered at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, demanding an urgent meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Guest: Dr Marjorie Jobson, National Director of Khulumani Support Group

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8:22

ICASA to conduct an Inquiry into Must-Carry Regulations

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will soon be conducting an Inquiry into Must-Carry Regulations so as to reach a comprehensive and accurate conclusion on the effectiveness of these regulations and consequently decide whether the current Regulations require an amendment. To explain how this inquiry will work, Guest: Paseka Maleka, Icasa spokesperson

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10:24

World News: United Kingdom

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

Who is Boris Johnson and what kind of Prime Minister will he be? The next two days will see Conservative members of Parliament narrow the field of possible successors to Theresa May down to two candidates. Currently, former London mayor and Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson is leading the race to become the next UK Prime Minister. Guest: Professor John Keiger, Director of Research at the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), University of Cambridge in the UK

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7:06

Fifth body of a homeless person was found in Pretoria...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/19

Gauteng police have expressed concern after the fifth body of a homeless person was found this morning in Pretoria. The deceased was found at a bus terminal about 400 metres from Unisa main campus in Muckleneuk. To tell us more about these mysterious murders of homeless persons,Guest: Brigadier Mathapelo Peters, SAPS Gauteng spokesperson

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6:17

What’s the contribution of Stokvels in SA’s economy?

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

What’s the contribution of Stokvels in SA’s economy? According to the National Stokvel Association of South Africa, the stokvel market is worth more than some of South Africa’s largest businesses, a total of R44 billion is collectively saved in 820,000 stokvels in South Africa annually. Guest: Sisandile Cikido, Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank

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18:58

Both Sides of the Story: Who designed the South...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask, who designed the South African flag? We are told that Frederick Brownell is the man who designed it. On the other hand we are also told that Thembani Hastings Mqhayi contributed 70% to the design of the flag. So what’s the real truth and how come most people don’t know about it? Guests: Bandile Magibili, Author of 2 B Black, photographer & Graphic Designer Thembani Hastings Mqhayi, Art practitioner and designer of the South African National Flag (designed in

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8:32

Right Of Reply

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

Guest: Asanda Magaqa - Sport, Arts and Culture spokesperson

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7:29

Domestic workers and members of the South African...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

Earlier on today, domestic workers and members of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU) protested outside Parliament, demanding that the government include them in the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Joining us to tell us more about this is…..Guest: Hester Stephens, President of the South African Domestic Service and Allied Workers Union (SADSAWU)

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16:28

with the high number of accidents, can it be said we...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

With the high number of accidents that happen on our roads daily and mostly on public holidays, can it be said we are failing as a country when it comes to road safety? What needs to be done to curb road fatalities? Guest: Richard Benson, founder of Road Safety Action Campaign

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5:25

How will the attack on two oil tankers in iran affect...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

Following the news of attacks on two oil tankers off the coast of Iran – we look at the issue of petrol price in South Africa and how it’s going to be affected negatively by what happened there. Guest: Sifiso Skenjana, founder and financial economist at Afra Consultants

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7:40

The SA Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA) has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

The SA Airways Pilots Association (SAAPA) has criticized the appointment of new Acting Group CEO Zukisa Ramasia. SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana resigned earlier this month. SAAPA has said that the newly appointed acting CEO is not the right person for the job and they have threatened to go on strike. Guest: Guy Leitch – Aviation Expert

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6:26

World News today: Political tensions in Sudan

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

We look at the on-going political tensions in Sudan – post Al Bashir ousting, this after Sudan's ruling military council admitted for the first time last week that it had ordered the June 3 dispersal of a Khartoum protest sit-in that left dozens dead and hundreds wounded. Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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9:41

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has lost an...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/18

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has lost an appeal bid against a defamation case brought against them by former Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. Last month, the court declared that they had defamed Manuel when they falsely accused him of corruption and nepotism in the appointment of Edward Kieswetter as commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (Sars). The party was ordered to pay R500 000 in damages and apologise to Manuel. The party will now be approaching the Supreme Court of Appeal on

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8:55

The 2019 Youth Month Dialogue will be broadcast live...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

The 2019 Youth Month Dialogue will be broadcast live on SAfm from 18h00 pm. The dialogue will take place at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane under the theme “25 Years of Democracy – A celebration of Youth Activism.” We are now joined by… Guest: Dr Abraham Serote- Director for Social Cohesion and Nation Building at the Department of Arts and Culture

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19:37

In Hindsight

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Sihle Tshabalala was previously convicted for raking in ill-gotten cash and spent several years as a member of the notorious 26s gang. He’s now turned his life around by becoming an entrepreneur and self-taught digital coder. He founded Quirky 30, a non-profit company which offers free technology skills training for high school dropouts. Sihle joins us now on the lineGuests: Sihle Tshabalala- Entrepreneur and Founder of Quirky 30

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