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Adam Catzavelos, the man behind the k-word slur that...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Adam Catzavelos, the man behind the k-word slur that was captured on a video clip taken on a beach in Greece - could face prosecution in that country. His lawyer Lawley Shain has told the media outside the Randburg Magistrate Court in Johannesburg that they have received a letter from Greek authorities informing them of the intension to prosecute him. Catzavelos appeared briefly in Court and will appear again on July 10th for his legal team to make representations.Guest: Buang Jones- South African

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African Monitor, in partnership with the Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

African Monitor, in partnership with the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), are currently hosting a symposium on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This as South Africa gears up to report to the United Nations High Level Political Forum in July this year, on the progress made to meet the SGDs. The symposium serves as a platform to give voice to civil society in South Africa, in order to contribute to the national report on

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8:35

International Albinism Awareness Day is being...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

International Albinism Awareness Day is being observed across the globe today. The day is marked to recognize, celebrate and stand in solidarity with persons with albinism around the world. In some communities, there are still many beliefs and myths, heavily influenced by superstition, that have led to the harm and even death of people with Albinism. To discuss why people with albinism still face multiple forms of discrimination, marginalization and social exclusion worldwide, we are now joined on

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10:50

Youth unemployment research findings

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Youth unemployment research findings: researchers from the Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been conducting research seeking to understand what works in addressing youth unemployment in the country. One of the outcomes of the research is that youth employability programmes positively contribute to young people’s labour market outcomes. To find out what else came out of the study we are joined on the line by… Guest: Prof Leila Patel –

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7:49

Section 27 will be heading to the Supreme Court of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Section 27 will be heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) on the 2nd of September to challenge a ruling by the Limpopo High Court which in 2018 dismissed claims by five-year-old Michael Komape’s family who was seeking damages from the government for grief caused by his death. Komape fell into a pit toilet at his school and drowned. Guest: Faranaz Variava, Head of Education , Section 27

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1:14

Minister of Police Bheki Cele has described the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Minister of Police Bheki Cele has described the attack on police officers as an attack on the state. His comments come after six anti-gang-unit officers came under fire at the Sweet Home Farm informal settlement in Samora Machel near Nyanga in Cape Town. Two suspects have since been arrested following the incident. Why do we continuously see attacks on police? What is needed to curb this issue? Guest: Dr Johan Burger- Independent Consultant with the Institute of Security Studies

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World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Some shops have reopened in Sudan's capital of Khartoum after demonstrators called off a nationwide civil disobedience campaign and agreed to new talks, though many residents remained indoors following last week's deadly crackdown. The breakthrough in the standoff between the military rulers who toppled long standing leader Omar al-Bashir and protesters demanding civilian rule followed mediation led by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. For the latest we are now joined on the line by...GUEST:

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8:24

“Unruly behaviour from members of parliament”

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/13

Yesterday several MPs from various political parties were involved in an altercation during an induction session in Parliament. EFF MPs were seen in front of the ANC's benches pushing other MPs around over a disagreement. This afternoon we ask, what should be the decorum and expected behaviour from members of parliament? We are now joined by… Guest: Elvis Masoga, Independent political analyst

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4:25

The State Capture Commission has heard testimony from...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/12

The State Capture Commission has heard testimony from former National Director of Public Prosecutions, Adv Mxolisi Nxasana, on his tenure at the NPA with particular focus on the independence of NPA and if there was political Interference at the Institution. For a wrap up on Nxasana's testimony. Guest: Abongile Dumako - senior SABC reporter,

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19:49

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/12

In light of the incident that occurred in Westdene where 2 children passed away after eating food that had rat poison at a crèche (It was later discovered that the crèche was not registered) today in our Both Sides of The Story we ask what is needed to curb the mushrooming of illegal ECD centers in South Africa? What type of regulation for ECD’s should we be looking at to ensure safety of children at all times? Guests: Dr Felicity Coughlan Director, of The Independent Institute of Education Guests:

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6:43

DA has threatened to take action against the Public...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/12

The Democratic Alliance, DA has threatened to take action against the Public Protector, Adovactive Busisiwe Mkhwebane, if she fails to release her report that probes into allegations that President Cyril Ramaphosa lied to Parliament over the 500-thousand-rand Bosasa donation to his campaign for the ANC presidency.GUEST: DA spokesperson Solly Malatsi

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3:38

Another community in Limpopo that had demanded a...

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2019/06/12

Another community in Limpopo that had demanded a tarred road which affected schooling in the area is that of Ga Selepe. This strike has now been halted and to find out why we are joined by community leader Sakkie Mohuba Guest: Sakkie Mohuba- Ga-Selepe Community Leader

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5:17

Almost 3 000 pupils have not been attending school...

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2019/06/12

Almost 3 000 pupils have not been attending school for the past four months due to the strike by the community of Madisha Ditoro. For a reaction on this matter we are joined by the spokesperson for the department of Education in LimpopoGuest: Sam Makondo- spokesperson for the department of Education in Limpopo

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8:24

The community of Madisha Ditoro in Ward 5 in Limpopo...

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2019/06/12

The community of Madisha Ditoro in Ward 5 in Limpopo has been on a demonstration for a long period over the demand for a tarred road. As a result there has been no schooling during this period of demonstration. Parents from this ward are indicating that their children are prevented from attending school which is a direct violation of their fundamental right of access to education. The MEC for Roads Transport and Community Safety will be meeting with the community tomorrowGuest: Dickson Namane

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8:32

The Future of HR - Tech Improving Potential for...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/12

This year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit stated today and to find out what came out of the summit we are joined by… Guest: Henneri Crous - Head of Sales at Simplify

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5:39

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/12

Chaos has erupted in Hong Kong, where protesters have been rallying all day against a controversial extradition bill. Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters who tried to storm government buildings. Lawmakers have postponed the second reading of the bill, which would make it easier to send people to mainland China to stand trial. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Guest: Professor John Stremlau, from the department of international relations in

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11:54

Focal Point sting

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2019/06/12

The Educators' Union of South Africa (EUSA) has called for teachers to be allowed to bring guns to school to protect themselves. This follows an attack on educator Sboniso Nyawose, 48, who was shot dead on Tuesday morning at Masuku Primary School in Folweni, south of Durban. Earlier on Sakina spoke to EUSA Gauteng Secretary, Kabelo Mahlobogwane, [Clip]15:12 The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is not in support of this call by the The Educators' Union of South Africa. We are now

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5:44

Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/11

Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victory for Africa's LGBTQ movements. The court in the southern African country unanimously ruled on Tuesday that the legislation was discriminatory, unconstitutional and against the public interest.Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane - a gender and LGBTQ activist

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5:43

The SA Medical Association (Sama) has expressed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/11

The SA Medical Association (Sama) has expressed horror at the attempted rape of a female junior doctor at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night last week. Another female doctor was attacked and robbed on Saturday morning at the same hospital. Joining us now on the line is Dr Eddie Ngwenya who is the Board Member for the SA Medical Association (SAMA)Guest: Dr Jeremy Kennedy - The SA Medical Association Board Member

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learning was disrupted at Masuku Primary school in...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/11

Teaching and learning was disrupted at Masuku Primary school in Folweni South of Durban after a forty eight year old teacher was shot dead inside school premises earlier today. This after an unknown male allegedly entered the school premises and fired multiple shots at a male teacher who was walking down the passage. Classes grinded to a stop and learners were sent home after the incident. Parents and learners have been shocked by the incident. For the latest update we are now joined on the line

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