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11:22

Possibility of double voting and using technology to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

Following allegations of two possible double voting incidents in the general elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has assured voters of the overall integrity of the electoral process. If such discrepancies turn out to be true, could it be time that South Africa considers moving away from a manual voting system to one that is solely biometric? Joining us on the line for this conversation is Grant Matterson who is a Senior programme manager of Governance Institutions and Political

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6:48

UDM registers complaints to the electroral commission

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

UDM says it has registered complaints to the electoral commission over a number of issues. One of the objections raised by UDM is the removal of the indelible ink from voters thumbs.Guest: Thandi Nontenja, Treasure General of the UDM

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4:58

CSIR predicts that ANC will have 57.3% of the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is predicting that the ruling African National Congress is going to win 57.3% of the national vote and will drop below 50% in Gauteng. Reene Koen. Guest: Reene Koen, Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

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11:38

20% Election results counted

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/09

With roughly 20% of all election results counted so far - how are the opposition parties doing? The likes of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters,Guest: Ongama Mtimka: political analyst based at Nelson Mandela University

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17:26

Both Sides of the Story: Today many South Africans...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

Today many South Africans voted and some are still making their way to the voting booths to have their say in who will run the country for the next five years. Most commentators, including some opposition parties see today’s election as most important since 1994. But what informs this narrative and how important is today’s election in the history of this country and why is it being compared to 1994 elections – what are the similarities between the two?Guests: Dr Zwelethu Jolobe, Deputy Head of

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10:11

How should the next administration deal with these...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

Land reform has been a key campaign issue, but different polls have so far shown that South African voters are more concerned about the economy and unemployment. How should the next administration deal with these two thorny chronic issues?Guest: Sandile Zungu – President of the Black Business Council

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12:16

“Task team reaction”

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

Guest: Takalani Mokhudi – Chairperson of the Pro-Makhado Task Team

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9:46

Voting progress and update: Limpopo [Vuwani & Mutale-...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

Voters in Vuwani outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo have started voting despite a boycott by some residents. The chairperson of the Task Team, Takalani Mukhudi has confirmed that its spokesperson, Arnold Mulaudzi was arrested on Tuesday night. This follows reports that he was forcibly taken away from his house by people who claimed to be police officers, and his whereabouts were unknown. SABC Reporter in Limpopo, Rudzani Tshivase joins us now on the line… Guest: Rudzane Tshivase – SABC Reporter,

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7:19

Voting progress and Update: KZN

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

IFP Mangosuthu Buthelezi is expected to cast his vote in Ulundi and people in Ekujukuleni refused to vote in the last election. According to the spokesperson for police in KZN, Brigadier Jay Naicker various parts of KwaZulu-Natal communities blockaded roads today. For an update on voting progress in the province we are joined by SABC Reporter, Vusi Makhosini. Guest: Vusi Makhosini- SABC Reporter, KZN

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5:09

Voting progress and Update: Northern Free State...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

Due to the closure of more mines in the Gold fields, the unemployment rate has gone up significantly in Northern Free State. The Coloured community in Bronville, Welkom threatened to boycott the general elections as they say they are side-lined by the ANC government. An alleged plan by Harmony Mine to evacuate and demolish 146 houses at Kaalkuil location just outside Odendaalsrus in the Free State has left the community fuming. About 500 community members say they have been residing in the area for

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9:09

World News Today: South African election

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

With general elections currently underway, all eyes will be on South Africa today – but in order for elections to express the will of the electorate, they must be free and fair – so how much then does it take to prepare for free and fair elections?Guest: Advocate Pansy Tlakula, former Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission

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12:18

South Africa’s 25 years of Freedom and Democracy

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/08

How do young people see South Africa’s 25 years of Freedom and Democracy and how much do they understand about the power that they possess to change the future direction of this country?Guest: Khaya Sithole, Political and Financial analyst

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21:10

Bothe Sides of The Story

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

We revisit the issue of King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, asking, does he deserve to be pardoned or not? News that President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering an application to pardon him has caused a stir. Dalindyebo is currently serving a 12-year sentence in prison for arson, assault, kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice.Guest: Nkosi Advocate Mwelo Nonkonyana, Chairperson of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders Guest: Phephelaphi Dube – Constitutional Law Expert

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4:09

Confidence in the KZN police ahead of the General...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are confident that the General Elections will be incident free following service delivery protests in parts of the province yesterday. Guest: Brigadier Jay Naicker- KZN Police Spokesperson

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4:05

Vuwani Residents are divided about voting

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

Residents in Vuwani remain divided about voting in the general elections tomorrow. The pro-Makhado task team has threatened that there will be no elections taking place in the area as they feel that the current government has failed them. To look at some of the safety measures that have been put in place in Limpopo we are joined by Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo who is the Limpopo Police spokesperson. Guest: Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo - Provincial Police Spokesperson in Limpopo

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6:05

More police deployed at Rammolotsi in Viljoenskroon

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

More police are expected to be deployed at Rammolotsi in Viljoenskroon and other areas in the Free State where sporadic service delivery protests have emerged. This after a clinic and a hall were torched as the community continue to demand better service delivery. Guest: Thabiso Radebe- SABC Reporter in Free State

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10:52

Reasearch by Stellenbosch University scholars on the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training has called on the research community at universities to be sensitive in how they carry out academic research. This after the recent study by Stellenbosch University scholars on the intellectual abilities of coloured women elicited widespread anger and contestation in academia.Guest: Ms Connie September, Parliament’s Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training

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12:40

uMhlathuza workers on strike- We hear from uMhlathuze...

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

Mhlathuze Water has issued an ultimatum to its employees who embarked on an illegal strike to immediately return to work or face consequences. According to Mhlathuze Water spokesperson, Siyabonga Maphumulo, employees contracted to work on plants supplying water to the City of Mhlathuze Local Municipality had submitted a letter to Mhlathuze Water demanding a meeting with management on Monday to address labour relations matters.Guest: Jaycee Ncanana, Provincial Secretary of Samwu in KZN Guest:

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7:22

World News Today: DRC

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

Has President Felix Tshisekedi really met expectations after his first 100 days in power? According to Victor Kgomoeswana, the DRC President has not done so badly.Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana is author of Africa is Open for Business

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11:47

Why it is so important to vote?

The National Pulse ·

2019/05/07

According to Prince Mashele, the graves of freedom fighters are there to remind us that voting in SA is a life-and-death matter. Guest: Prince Mashele, Political analyst

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