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FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,630 episodes available.
June 12, 2019The community of Madisha Ditoro in Ward 5 in Limpopo has been on a demonstration for a long period over the demand for aThe community of Madisha Ditoro in Ward 5 in Limpopo has been on a demonstration for a long period over the demand for a tarred road. As a result there has been no schooling during this period of demonstration. Parents from this ward are indicating that their children are prevented from attending school which is a direct violation of their fundamental right of access to education. The MEC for Roads Transport and Community Safety will be meeting with the community tomorrowGuest: Dickson Namane Masemola - MEC for Transport and Community Safety...more9minPlay
June 12, 2019The Future of HR - Tech Improving Potential for EmploymentThis year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit stated today and to find out what came out of the summit we are joined by… Guest: Henneri Crous - Head of Sales at Simplify...more9minPlay
June 12, 2019World News todayChaos has erupted in Hong Kong, where protesters have been rallying all day against a controversial extradition bill. Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters who tried to storm government buildings. Lawmakers have postponed the second reading of the bill, which would make it easier to send people to mainland China to stand trial. For more on this we are now joined on the line by Guest: Professor John Stremlau, from the department of international relations in the School of Social Sciences at Wits...more6minPlay
June 12, 2019Focal Point stingThe Educators' Union of South Africa (EUSA) has called for teachers to be allowed to bring guns to school to protect themselves. This follows an attack on educator Sboniso Nyawose, 48, who was shot dead on Tuesday morning at Masuku Primary School in Folweni, south of Durban. Earlier on Sakina spoke to EUSA Gauteng Secretary, Kabelo Mahlobogwane, [Clip]15:12 The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is not in support of this call by the The Educators' Union of South Africa. We are now joined by Guest: Nkosana Dolopi- Deputy General Secretary of Sadtu...more12minPlay
June 11, 2019Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victorBotswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victory for Africa's LGBTQ movements. The court in the southern African country unanimously ruled on Tuesday that the legislation was discriminatory, unconstitutional and against the public interest.Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane - a gender and LGBTQ activist...more6minPlay
June 11, 2019The SA Medical Association (Sama) has expressed horror at the attempted rape of a female junior doctor at the Pelonomi TThe SA Medical Association (Sama) has expressed horror at the attempted rape of a female junior doctor at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night last week. Another female doctor was attacked and robbed on Saturday morning at the same hospital. Joining us now on the line is Dr Eddie Ngwenya who is the Board Member for the SA Medical Association (SAMA)Guest: Dr Jeremy Kennedy - The SA Medical Association Board Member...more6minPlay
June 11, 2019learning was disrupted at Masuku Primary school in Folweni South of Durban after a forty eight year old teacher was shoTeaching and learning was disrupted at Masuku Primary school in Folweni South of Durban after a forty eight year old teacher was shot dead inside school premises earlier today. This after an unknown male allegedly entered the school premises and fired multiple shots at a male teacher who was walking down the passage. Classes grinded to a stop and learners were sent home after the incident. Parents and learners have been shocked by the incident. For the latest update we are now joined on the line by...Guest: Colonel Thembeka Mbele - Provincial police spokesperson...more5minPlay
June 11, 2019Today Minister Fikile Mbalula met with chairpersons and CEO’s of transport public entitiesToday Minister Fikile Mbalula met with chairpersons and CEO’s of transport public entities. The Minister said that focus of the 6th administration is on accelerated implementation, working with all South Africans. He also stated that Board members and Chairpersons in particular should ensure that sound corporate governance is a cornerstone of your respective entities. Minister Mbalula joins us now on the line… Guest: Minister Fikile Mbalula-Minister of Transport...more13minPlay
June 11, 2019The Future of HR - Tech Improving Potential for EmploymentThis year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit starts tomorrow [We will unpack some of the outcomes of this summit tomorrow afternoon on the show]Guest: Ralf Fletcher – Founder of the FUTURE OF HR Summit...more7minPlay
June 11, 2019World News todayThe Nigeria elections were marred by political violence, some of it by soldiers and police officers. According to Human Rights Watch President Muhammadu Buhari should take concrete steps to address the widespread political violence, and ensure accountability for human rights abuses by soldiers and police as he begins his second term. To speak to us more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest: Anietie Ewang- Nigeria researcher @Human Rights Watch...more14minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,630 episodes available.