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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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10:00

Who was red flagged by the ANC’s Integrity Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/22

We hear from the ANC’s integrity commission which was mandated by the governing party's highest decision-making body to review its lists of candidates for the national assembly and provincial legislatures.Guest: George Mashamba, Chairperson of the ANC Integrity Committee

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8:22

What can be done to reduce the prevalence of heavy...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/22

What can be done to reduce the prevalence of heavy drinking in SA and its associated societal harm? Prof Corné van Walbeek from the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town explores the introduction of a minimum unit price (MUP) on alcohol as an effective policy instrument for reducing harmful drinking.Guest: Prof Corné van Walbeek from the School of Economics at the University of Cape Town

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5:48

Focal Point sting

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/22

The ANC has announced that Nomvula Mokonyane will be redeployed to its head office at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. According to the party, Ms Mokonyane requested that her name be withdrawn from the list of those being sworn in as Members of Parliament earlier today due to family responsibilities and her being in mourning. Deputy President David Mabuza, also asked that his swearing-in be postponed so that he can address allegations against him before the party's integrity committee. What should we

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17:11

Both Sides of the Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

In our Both Sides of the Story this afternoon we will look at the hotly debated issue of abortion by speaking to two individuals, one is pro-abortion and the other one is pro-life. This comes at the backdrop of the Alibama law which has banned abortion. Last week, the state of Alabama passed a law that prohibits all abortions, even in cases of incest and rape, unless there is a risk of death for the mother.Guest: Dr Monica Molathlegi- Midwide and General Practitioner in Pretoria Guest: Professor

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5:28

Should we intensifying sex education in schools?

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

Videos of pupils from Cape Town, Mitchells Plain having sex at two different schools have went viral on social media. In light of this, this afternoon we ask if enough is being done to teach children about sex in schools. Should we intensifying sex education in schools? Guest: Lebo Ramafoko- CEO of the Soul City Institute

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5:30

Orkney mine-workers

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

About 69 Orkney mine-workers have staged a sit-in underground after unions reached an impasse with the North West based mine, China Africa Precious Metals over wage related matters. NUM alleges the company – China Africa Precious Metals (CAPM) – refused to sign off on an eight percent wage agreement that was negotiated with the workers. Guest: Joseph Montisetse, NUM President

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12:01

Denosa Interview

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

Yesterday we spoke to Denosa about various issues pertaining to the nursing profession that they are not happy about. So today we are offering a right of reply to the department of health.Guest: Dr Nonhlanhla Makhanya, Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health

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5:07

Platinum producer Lonmin is planning to lay off 4100...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

Platinum producer Lonmin is planning to lay off 4100 of its employees from 6 mines that have run out of commercially viable ore. The company has begun the processes which are required under South African labour law to carry out the staff reduction.Guest: Mamokgethi Molopyane - Mining and Labour analyst at Creative Voodoo Consulting

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5:06

The Post Office wants to provide affordable credit to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

The Post Office wants to provide affordable credit to the unbanked population and stokvels and it says these businesses will not need to have collateral to secure a loan.Guest: Mark Barnes, Post Office

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4:52

World News Today: Chad ethnic violence

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

World News Today: Chad ethnic violence: Reports coming from Chad are suggesting that 23 people have been killed so far in a new bout of ethnic violence in eastern Chad, bringing the death toll since Thursday to more than 35. Fighting erupted on Sunday in three villages in Sila province and continued on Monday.Guest: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Visiting Researcher at the Centre for Africa – China Studies

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7:34

Zuma Trial

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/21

Zuma Trial: Nkosentsha Shezi one of Zuma's loyal supporters says they believe that Zuma is being dragged to court because there are those who are angry that he wanted to transform the economy.Guest: Nkosentsha Shezi, Secretary General of the National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa

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15:21

Both Sides of the Story: Trophy Hunting in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

Both Sides of the Story: Trophy Hunting in South Africa: How does this practice affect the lion community in SA? Could it lead to the extinction of the lion species? What is the contribution of this industry to the economy?Guest: Linda park- Voice 4 Lions -Director guest: Khorommbi Matibe- Chief Director: Biodiversity Economy and Sustainable Use, Department of Environmental Affairs

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12:57

Jacob Zuma Court Appearance

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

Former President Jacob Zuma appeared in Court today where his legal team brought three arguments in favour of a permanent stay of prosecution. Zuma is facing numerous charges, including racketeering, money laundering and corruption. To take us through the legal processes of this trial, we are joined by…..Guest: Adv Paul Hoffman, Director and Head of Projects at Accountability Now

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2:26

National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

Members of the public have 30 days to forward their input on the draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. The strategy was developed in line with SA’s commitment to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change to introduce measures to adapt to the effects of climate change while achieving the stabilisation of greenhouse gas emissions and limiting temperature increases to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Guest: Sbonelo Mbanjwa, Director for Climate Change Adaptation at the Department Environmental Affairs

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8:16

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa wants to see changes to the country’s nursing profession, they are not happy about numerous issues including a chronic decline in staff numbers and rising public healthcare needs.Guest: Simon Hlungwani, President of Denosa

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8:10

World News Today

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

Nearly seven million Malawians will have the chance to vote for a new president tomorrow in what many describe as one of the most unpredictable elections in the country's history. Seven candidates are running for president, but the real battle is among incumbent President Peter Mutharika, Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and main opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera.Guest: Professor Martin Rupiya - Visiting Researcher at Unisa’s Institute for African Renaissance Studies

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7:40

Focal Point sting

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/20

A group of North West taxi drivers who were arrested for taking the law into their own hands when they went around the streets of Brits beating boys who are on Nyaope have been released from policy custody. According to the taxi drivers they want to “beat the addiction” out of the boys. For more on this story we are joined on the line by police spokesperson in the North West, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone…Guest: Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone- police spokesperson in the North West

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8:21

South Africa’s first black female combat pilot,...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/17

This week in our celebrating excellence feature we speak to South Africa’s first black female combat pilot, Mandisa Mfeka. She joined the South African Air Force in 2008 and earned her wings a year after starting flying school in 2010. She has always been fascinated by aeroplanes from the age of five. Her mother and grandmother used to take her to see air shows at Virginia Airport near the east-coast city of Durban…Guest: Mandisa Mfeka- South Africa’s first black female combat pilot

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4:42

False News Friday: According to Media Monitoring...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/17

False News Friday: According to Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), the 2019 general elections saw an increase in online disinformation and misinformation. MMA together with the IEC launched Real 411 to debunk and address false information during the election period….Guest: William Bird- Director, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA)

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6:16

We learn more about eThekwini Municipality’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/17

We learn more about eThekwini Municipality’s Sustainable Living Expo (currently underway) which is aimed at educating and informing the public about climate change and it also encourages communities to play a meaningful role in mitigation and adaptation.Guest: Chumisa Thengwa, Deputy Head of the Environmental Planning and Climate Protection Unit of the eThekwini Municipality

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