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6:15

How are seats in parliament allocated?

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

Seats in the national assembly have been allocated to various political parties but how exactly are these determined? Guest: Mr Sy Mamabolo is the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the Electoral Commission

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12:16

Black and Indian doctors discriminated against...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

A group of Black and Indian private medical practitioners allege that they are being unfairly treated by medical aid schemes based on the colour of their skin and ethnicity. According to them one of their biggest struggles is payment from medical aid schemes. The group also says that they are being exploited and harassed by medical aid schemes. For more on this story we are joined by the Chairperson of the National Health Care Professionals Association (NHCPA) – Dr. Donald GumedeGuest: Dr. Donald

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8:04

Paying tribute to Fred Brownell the man who designed...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

We pay tribute to a man who many describe as someone who unified South Africa, Fred Brownell, designer of democratic South African flag who passed away last week Friday. Guest: Asanda Magaqa, Spokesperson for the Minister of Arts and Culture

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5:56

Inquiry into the violent protests that erupted in...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

Earlier on today, the SA Human Rights commission convened a second sitting of the inquiry into the violent protests that erupted in Alexandra Township earlier this year. This inquiry will form part of the Commission’s investigation into the possible violation of basic human rights and allegations of maladministration and improper conduct concerning the Alexandra Renewal Project.Guest: Philip Molekoa, Head of Advocacy and Research at the SA Human Rights Commission in Gauteng

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8:06

World News: Democratic Republic of Congo Ebola

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

According to the World Health Organisation, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be hampered by insecurity. The current outbreak is the second-worst in recorded history and has killed 1,105 people so far, with efforts to end the 9 month epidemic complicated by a volatile security situation and widespread community distrust. What needs to be done to control the Ebola virus disease? Guest: Dr Villyen Motaze, epidemiologist at The National Institute for Communicable

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11:00

The Rural Safety Strategy

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/13

Earlier this month, the National Commissioner of Police General Khehla Sithole led a delegation of Senior Managers in the South African Police Service to a meeting with the Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa to discuss matters of mutual interest pertaining to rural safety and the ongoing implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy. Guest: General Khehla Sithole, National Police Commissioner

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3:21

ANC stands at 50%

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

With just over 60% of votes counted in Gauteng province, the ANC stands at below 50%. What could be the leading cause of this decline in the province? What other trends are we likely to see as the results are being counted? Guest: Paul Berkowitz- elections analyst and Researcher

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5:13

ANC’s reaction to the current status of the election...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

ANC’s support in Gauteng has now dropped to below 50%. The party has however so far, retained power in the Eastern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, Free State, Limpopo and the Northern Cape.Guest: Pule Mabe – ANC National Spokesperson

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9:35

DA’s reaction to the current status of the election...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

DA’s reaction to the current status of the election results, including its performance so far both nationally and provincially: The DA has retained the power to govern the Western Cape, with 99.24% of votes completed in the province, the party is sitting at over 55%. Despite this performance, the party has lost some support across the country. It is no longer the official opposition party in the North West and Mpumalanga so far. Guest: James Selfe - Chairperson of the DA Federal Council

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8:04

VF Plus was the surprise party

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

The biggest surprise so far in this year’s election is the performance of the VF Plus which has gained more voters in various provinces. But what can their growth be attributed to?Guest: Wouter Wessels – Freedom Front Plus Head of Elections Strategy

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6:17

With just over 74% of votes having been counted so...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

With just over 74% of votes having been counted so far – the Economic Freedom Fighters are confident of becoming the official opposition party in three provinces, namely; Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West.Guest: Dali Mpofu, Chairperson of EFF

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9:20

Zimbabwean High Court ruled that MDC leader Nelson...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

On Wednesday, the Zimbabwean High Court ruled that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is not the legitimate president of his party. The ruling also said all appointments and actions by Chamisa in his capacity as deputy/acting or incumbent president were illegitimate.Guest: Professor David Moore, Political analyst based at the University of Johannesburg

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6:24

Political analysis re grievances raised by small...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

Guest: Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana - Professor of politics at UJ

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13:14

35 Parties who contested the 2019 election are not...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/10

Thirty-five of the 48 parties who contested the elections are not happy with the electoral process and they have called for the results not to be declared until the matter has been resolved to their satisfaction. Guest: Nyaniso Jeku, ATM Gauteng Provincial Spokesperson

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2:29

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme launches a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has launched a training programme that will benefit unemployed graduates and about 995 students will undergo training in various skills disciplines.Guest: Dr Randal Carolissen NSAFAS Administrator

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5:28

This years elections a test to the ruling party...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

Prior yesterday’s general elections, many commentators have been saying that this year’s election is going to test the ruling party’s strength given numerous challenges besetting the party. As you may know this year’s election follows a decline in the ANC vote from just under 70% in 2004 to around 54% in 2016 municipal elections. Can they do better than 2016?Guest: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Political analyst, advisor to the principal and director for special projects at UNISA

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16:29

In Hindsight: Madeleine Pape

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

On why she was wrong about Caster Semenya. She says as a female athlete she thought high testosterone was a problem but now she realises that this is an outdated and indefensible position. Guest: Madeleine Pape, PhD sociology candidate in the United States

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5:41

Jacob Zuma on South Africa's political parties

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

Yesterday former president Jacob Zuma told journalists and reporters that deeper questions should have been asked of smaller political parties. South Africa had a total of 48 registered political parties contesting the elections, some of which were unknown to South Africans. Therefore this raises the question of what the media’s role is during elections, particularly when it comes to political party coverage and reporting.Guest: Thandi Smith, Head of Policy Programme @Media Monitoring Africa

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5:19

The department of Home Affairs

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

Yesterday was a hectic day for the department of Home Affairs. In support of the general elections, Home Affairs extended operational hours at front offices in a drive to assist eligible voters to collect identity documents they had applied for, or to apply for IDs or temporary identity certificates. Guest: Siya Qawe–Spokesperson, Department of Home Affairs

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6:20

Is it healthy for our young democracy to have so many...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

What is the role of small political parties in South Africa and do we really need them? This year we had 48 political parties who contested yesterday’s election.Guest: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst based at the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus

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