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Good Governance Africa has published the second...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

The anthology sought to engage diverse topics ranging from ecological concerns surrounding climate change and migration to the implications of such human movement for modern-day trafficking and slavery, and the roles of women and youth. Guest: (Alain Tschudin, Craig Moffat, Stephen Buchanan-Clarke, Susan Russell & Lloyd Coutts) [One of the editors will take the interview]

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17:07

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

Today on Both Sides of the Story we look at the State of our SOE’s and the credentials of black professionals, asking – are we doing enough to support black executives in this country and how should we hold them accountable without racialising matters? This follows BMF’s call for black executives not to apply for top jobs at state-owned companies, lamenting that SOE’s have become a slaughterhouse for skilled black leaders and executives whose reputations get tarnished because of factors that are

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6:46

Public Servants Association is calling on the Public...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

The Public Servants Association is calling on the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) to stop investing in the debt of Eskom as it exposes pensioners to excessive risk and they also want the PIC to avoid investing in other struggling state-owned companies such as SAA.Guest: Tahir Maepa, Deputy General Manager at the Public Servants Association

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17:20

RDP house complaints by the Residents of Morokweng...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

Residents of Morokweng near Ganyesa in North West say that they have been given false hope and made to believe that they would get houses in the near future after submitting applications for RDP houses with the Kagisano Molopo Municipality. However, the local municipality says the application forms were just part of a profile to determine the exact number of people in need of housing. For clarity on this matter we are joined by one of the residents. Guest: Mishack Maitsana - Resident of Morokweng

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7:28

Stats SA today released the Gross domestic product...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

Earlier today Stats SA released the Gross domestic product results of the first quarter of 2019 and according to the results, South Africa's economy contracted by 3.2 percent in the first three months of 2019, its largest quarterly drop in a decade.Guest: Mr Risenga Maluleke - Statistician-General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa

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7:36

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

What’s going on in Botswana? There has been a fallout between the current president Mokgweetsi Masisi and former president Ian Khama after some have accused Khama of interfering in state affairs. On the other hand, Khama has accused his successor of becoming an autocrat and threatening the country's reputation as a beacon of stability in Africa.Guest: Dr. William Mpofu, Political analyst

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8:37

Focal Point sting

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/04

Today, the South African Revenue Services (SARS) Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, announced that the tax return threshold has been lifted from R350 000 to R500 000. This means that those who earn less than R500 000 per annum do not need to file.Guest: Zweli Mabhoza- Founder Priority Tax Solutions

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14:46

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

Today on Both Sides of the Story we ask, are those calling for Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s head justified? Calls have intensified for Mkhwebane to be fired with the DA seeking to revive a parliamentary process to remove her from office. Trade union federation Cosatu said the president should set aside all Mkwebane's reports until her competency and trustworthiness has been ascertained. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse also called for the Public Protector's reports to be set aside until her

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5:47

Herman Mashaba visits Alexandra

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

Following the demolition of over 100 households during last week’s forceful evictions, the City of Johannesburg Mayor, Herman Mashaba has expressed his disappointment with the demolitions and says he was not informed about plans to evict and demolish the structures.Guest: Herman Mashaba Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

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8:36

Child Protection Week [2-9 June]

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

The Department of Social Development officially launched the National Child Protection Week yesterday at Chris Hani Sports Complex in Orange Farm, Gauteng. This year’s child protection week campaign is observed under the theme: “Let us Protect All Children to Move South Africa Forward” with the focus on Fetal alcohol syndrome. Joining us now on the line is Guest: Dr Leona Olivier- CEO of The Foundation for Alcohol Related Research (FARR)

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8:52

Over the weekend, Vuyani Jarana resigned as CEO of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

Over the weekend, Vuyani Jarana resigned as CEO of South African Airways. He became the second CEO of an SOE to resign in just two weeks. His resignation follows that of Eskom CEO, Phakamani Hadebe. Some of the reasons for his resignation include uncertainty around funding and slow decision making processes that are delaying the airline's turnaround strategy. [In 2017 Political and financial analyst, Khaya Sithole tweeted the following “Dudu Myeni out at SAA. JB Magwaza in. And No that’s not a good

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6:30

B-BBEE Commission will embark on a series of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission will embark on a series of provincial conferences to educate, create awareness, and showcase services from various government entities that are tailor made to assist businesses, especially Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) and previously disadvantaged individuals to participate meaningfully in the South African economy. For more on these upcoming conferences, we are joined by…….Guest: Lindiwe Madonsela: Senior Manager, Advocacy

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8:50

Sonke Gender Justice to march against the signing...

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

On Wednesday this week, Sonke Gender Justice will march against the signing into law of the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill (TKLB) and the passing into law of the Traditional Courts Bill (TCB). To explain the rationale behind this march is……Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane, Policy Development and Advocacy Fellow at Sonke Gender Justice

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7:31

Malawi's rejected result of recent presidential election

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

Last week Friday, Malawi's opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera rejected the result of recent presidential election, saying he had launched a court battle to have the vote annulled on the grounds of fraud. Chakwera lost the election by just 159 000 votes to incumbent Peter Mutharika.Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Africa – China Studies

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8:25

Focal Point sting

The National Pulse ·

2019/06/03

Earlier on today the South Gauteng High Court ruled that the National Prosecuting Authority can go ahead and prosecute Joao Rodrigues for allegedly been part of the brutal murder of anti-Apartheid activist Ahmed Timol. Timol was thrown out of a 10th-story window of the notorious John Vorster police station, now known as Johannesburg Central police station, in October 1971. Guest: Imtiaz Cajee - nephew of anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol

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3:59

21 year old Naledi Lathoba murdered

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/31

Two weeks ago the body of 21 year old Naledi Lethoba was discovered by a passer-by in an open field. Yesterday a 19-year-old student, Obed Leshoro appeared in the Welkom Magistrate's Court in connection with the brutal murder. According to media reports, the woman's body was burnt, her breasts had been cut off and a knife was stuck in her neck. Spokesperson for police in the Free State, Captain Stephen Thakeng joins us now on the line Guest: Captain Stephen Thakeng – Spokesperson for police in the

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7:48

World No Tobacco Day

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/31

Today marks World No Tobacco Day - the annual campaign is an opportunity to raise awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure, and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. Guest: Savera Kalideen - Executive director of the national council against smoking

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6:40

Reaction on this operation by the Red Ants in Alex

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/31

According to JMPD spokesperson, Wayne Minnaar at least 80 illegal structures have been demolished during a special operation in Alexandra today. This was done in conjunction with Red Ants security members. Other structures which were half-built were also demolished. We are now joined by Wayne Mienaar- JMPD Spokesperson Guest: Sandile Mavundla- Convener of the Alex ShutdownGuest: Wayne Mienaar- JMPD Spokesperson

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7:04

Lesufi reinstatement reaction by Afri Forum

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/31

Lesufi reinstatement reaction: AfriForum says the reinstatement of Panyaza Lesufi as Gauteng education MEC is not good news for the Afrikaans community.

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4:51

The Renaming of Sandton Drive

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/31

During lunch time today, BDS South Africa marched to the Johannesburg City Council demanding that the Sandton Drive be renamed after the Palestinian icon, Leila Khaled. In 2018 the Johannesburg City Council adopted a motion to rename Sandton Drive (where the US Consulate is located) after the Palestinian icon, however nothing has happened yet. The motion was brought to council by the ANC, Al-Jamaah and EFF. Guest: Mohamed Desai, Spokesperson for Boycott Divestment and Sanctions Against Israel in

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