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3:49

Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (Denosa) is challenging the decision to put a nurse implicated in the mistreatment of an elderly woman at the Mamelodi Hospital on special leave, claiming proper processes were not followed. Denosa’s acting provincial secretary, Bongani Mazibuko joins us now on the line. Guest: Bongani Mazibuko- Denosa's acting provincial secretary

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18:20

In Hindsight

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Today we feature Dr Makhosi Khoza who resigned from the ANC in 2017 after a tumultuous time in parliament where she openly criticised then President Jacob Zuma. At the time of her resignation she said that she had reached the conclusion that, whether she liked it or not, the ANC had become alien and corrupt.Guest: Dr Makhosi Khoza

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4:42

A powerful extract of the shiitake mushroom may help...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Researchers studying immunity in cancer patients have found that supplementing with a powerful extract of the shiitake mushroom may help eradicate the viral infection which causes cervical cancer. Joining us to discuss this is Dr Dr Kohei Homma who is a leading Japanese scientist, biochemist and expert in nutrition and integrative health. He has collaborated with NASA on molecular biology research and has worked extensively to understand the immune system to fight various diseases. He is currently

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5:08

(EFF) Gauteng chairperson Mandisa Mashego, testified...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Today Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Gauteng chairperson Mandisa Mashego, testified at the Alexandra Commission of Inquiry. The commission which was set up by the Human Rights Commission and the public protector’s office is aimed at investigating allegations of maladministration and the possible violation of human rights in Alexandra. For an update on the EFF’s testimony we are joined on the line by SABC Reporter, Zoleka QadasheGuest: Zoleka Qodashe- SABC Reporter

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5:39

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and...

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2019/06/06

Newly-appointed KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Sipho Hlomuka is holding an emergency crisis meeting with Eskom management and the leadership of the Mpofana Municipality, in Mooi River, of over the municipality's debt to Eskom. Hlomuka's intervention followed threats by residents of Bruntville on Tuesday to blockade the busy N3 highway and bring the town of Mooi River to a standstill if their electricity is cut off.Guest: Sipho Hlomuka, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for

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17:05

Workers at Vaal University of Technology have downed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Workers at Vaal University of Technology have downed tools and are demanding a 10% salary increase. The University has been shut down and exams have been postponed to next week. We are now joined by the spokesperson for the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union, Khaya XabaGuest: Khaya Xaba - NEHAWU Spokesperson University Management said that it would be proposing three scenarios to the unions in order to forge a way forward. Mike Khuboni who is the spokesperson for the Vaal University

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6:02

Unpacking the outcomes of the Expanded Public Works...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Unpacking the outcomes of the Expanded Public Works Programme Report. The report tracks the experience and progress of the nine metropolitan municipalities and it also looks at the current EPWP Phase III – which aimed to generate six million jobs between 2014 – 2019. Guest: Ignatius Ariyo, Chief Editor and Project Leader for EPWP Infrastructure Sector at the National Department of Public Works

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6:07

World News Today

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

Lesotho's Prime Minister Thomas Thabane is facing a vote of no confidence. Making matters worse is that the motion is being led by his own dissidents and it follows a disputed Elective Conference that was held in February. The newly elected administration was met with resistance and the ousted national elective committee refused to vacate office.Guest on the line (Lesotho): Rapelang Radebe, SABC reporter based in Lesotho

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11:16

Focal Point sting

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/06

ENCA journalist Karima Brown has won her case against the Economic Freedom Fighters and their leader Julius Malema after the high court ruled in her favour this morning. Brown hauled the party to court after receiving death and rape threats after EFF leader Julius Malema published her number on Twitter. The court found the EFF contravened the Electoral Code and must pay costs. Guest: Karima Brown, ENCA journalist

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6:26

SA veteran journalist Raymond Louw dies a day after wife

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

Veteran journalist Raymond age 93 passed away on Wednesday morning a day after his wife. The multi-award winning journalist started his career in 1946 at Rand Daily Mail. He also served as the general manager of the South Africa Associated Newspapers in 1977. He was a founding member of the South African National Editors’ Forum.

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4:23

World Environment Day

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

This year’s World Environment Day is observed under the theme ‘Air pollution’ which is a serious global problem. According to worldenvironmentday.global, air pollution causes 1 in 9 deaths globally, and an estimated seven-million premature deaths every year.Guest: Barbara Creecy, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

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5:52

Rhodes University Professor awarded R2 million to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

A Rhodes University Professor has been awarded a R2 million grant to continue researching cancer in HIV/AIDS patients. The UK government funding is part of an international initiative. According to Professor Adrienne Edkins many people are dying as result of HIV-related cancer. Professor Edkins joins us now on the line. Guest: Professor Adrienne Edkins- Director of the Rhodes University Biomedical Biotechnology research Unit and South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair for Molecular

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18:41

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

What is the mandate of the South African Reserve Bank and how does it maintain financial stability in the country? We are told that the South African Reserve Bank was mainly set up because of the need to issue uniform banknotes and to prevent the over-issue of banknotes. The primary or strategic objective of the bank is to achieve and maintain stable financial conditions in the country. Today, the Reserve Bank virtually performs the full range of functions and duties that are customarily carried out

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7:54

What should the public make of the opposing views...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

What should the public make of the opposing views that we are seeing within the ruling party on the matter of the South African Reserve Bank? What does this say about the message of unity which the ANC is always preaching? Political Analyst, Dr Somadoda Fikeni joins us now on the line Guest: Dr Somadoda Fikeni- Political Analyst

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7:01

A female doctor at Pelenomi Hospital in Bloemfontein...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

Last night a female doctor at Pelenomi Hospital in Bloemfontein bit off a man’s tongue as he attempted to rape her while she was sleeping in one of the overnight staff quarters on. Guest: Mondli Mvambi, Spokesperson: Free State Health

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11:34

The NYDA has called for a single tertiary education...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

The National Youth Development Agency has called for a single tertiary education system that will see more black youth gaining access at any tertiary institution in the country. NYDA officially launched Youth Month at the Hector Peterson Memorial Square in Soweto yesterday. Joining us now on the line is the CEO of the NYDA, Waseem Carrim. Guest: Waseem Carrim- CEO of the National Youth Development Agency

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4:04

The department of Mineral Resources and Energy has...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

The department of Mineral Resources and Energy has announced a fuel price increase with diesel going up by 33 cents a litre. The inland petrol price is R16.48, while coastal price is R16.03. The newly introduced carbon tax is the main reason for the latest fuel price hikes. Guest: Robert Maake - Director of fuel pricing in the Department of Mineral Resources and energy

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6:37

Death of a learner at Forest Hill High School in...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

Following the death of a learner at Forest Hill High School in Turffontein and the fatal stabbing of other two learners allegedly at the hands of another learner at the same school. The Department of Social Development says it is deeply concerned about the recent increase of serious violence, particularly learner-on-learner violence in schools across South Africa.Guest: Siza Makgagwe, Chief Director for families and social crime prevention at the Department of Social Development

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6:43

World News today: What is happening in Sudan?

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

Dozens of bodies have been recovered from the River Nile in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, following a violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests and many protesters caught in the violence are still unaccounted for.Guest (studio): Izak Khomo, Presenter and Producer of Spotlight Africa on Channel Africa

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10:14

How do we go about fixing our economy?

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/05

The ANC has declared unemployment a national crisis that needs urgent attention. Addressing the media at Luthuli House yesterday post the executive committee meeting, the party’s secretary general Ace Magashule said the ANC has also resolved to decrease unemployment from 27.6% to 14% in the next five years. Guest: Loane Sharpe, Director at Prophet Analytics

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