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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.
May 17, 2019Saudi Arabia is accusing Iran of being behind a drone strike that shut down a key pipeline in the kingdom.World News Today: Saudi Arabia is accusing Iran of being behind a drone strike that shut down a key pipeline in the kingdom. According to international reports, concerns about possible conflict have flared after the US dispatched warships and bombers to the region to counter an alleged but unspecified threat from Iran. To unpack this, we are joined by……Guest: Brooks Spector - Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick...more7minPlay
May 16, 2019EFF leader Julius Malema is to be summonedEFF leader Julius Malema is to be summoned by the South African Human Rights Commission to testify at its inquiry into the Alexandra protests, for encouraging his supporters to illegally occupy land. Guest: Phillip Molekoa, Head of Advocacy at the SA Human Rights Commission...more5minPlay
May 16, 2019JB Marks Municipality in the North West has been placed under administrationJB Marks Municipality in the North West has been placed under administration by the provincial government for a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year. Since June last year a combination of declining performance led to 13 municipalities being placed under administration. Guest: Professor Job Mokgoro, Premier of the North West...more9minPlay
May 16, 2019World News Today: Latest developments in SudanNegotiations over political transition in Sudan have been put on hold as violence flares in Khartoum, leaving several demonstrators wounded. Both the military and the opposition blamed each other for Wednesday's violence. Joining us now to unpack what is happening there is…..Guest: Ebrahim Dean, Researcher at the Afro-Middle East...more7minPlay
May 14, 2019Social grants fraud: Thirty women appeared at the Botshabelo Magistrate’s Court today on charges of fraud. The women allegedly exploited Sassa beneficiaries who were applying for government grants. For more on this we are joined by………Guest: Paseka Letsatsi, SASSA Spokesperson...more7minPlay
May 14, 2019Both Sides of the StoryWhen Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies were introduced in 2003 they were aimed at addressing the issue of inequality in the country. But have these policies been able to transform ownership patterns in South Africa? Guest: Livhuhani Mukhithi- Director of B-BBEE Policy and Research at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Guest: Duma Gqubule- Founding Director at Centre for Economic Development and Transformation...more17minPlay
May 14, 2019Township EconomiesTomorrow, the Gauteng Provincial Government together with its important stakeholders will hold the Policy and Regulatory Framework Workshops in Tembisa. The workshops are aimed at establishing a policy framework for the province of Gauteng through a focused intervention that fosters enterprise development and employment generation.Guest: Nomfundo Dlamini, Programme Manager for Productive Cities at the South African Cities Network...more6minPlay
May 14, 2019Why is the moon shrinking?Dr Phil Calcott explains why the moon is slowly shrinking and shaking from active geological faults. According to Nasa the moon has slimmed down by 150ft over millions of years and has recorded "moonquakes" on its surface.Guest: Dr Phil Calcott (has a PhD in physics with an interest in astrophysics)...more5minPlay
May 14, 2019Metro RailYesterday we received a Whatsapp text from one of our listeners, Sondisa Balintulo regarding an issue he has with Metro Rail following the suspension of services after the province was hit by heavy rains and flooding. He has been refused a refund by Metro Rail. Sondisa Balintulo joins us now on the line to detail his issue…Guest: Sondisa Balintulo - SAfm listener Zama Nomganga - Prasa KZN Spokesperson...more13minPlay
May 14, 2019SACP reacts to ANC’s Premier Candidate ListWe find out why the ANC is still finalising the nomination of its premier candidate for the North West province. Last night, the ruling party announced that five of the seven officials recommended to be premiers are men, while two are women.Guest: Madoda Sambatha - SACP Provincial Secretary, North West...more6minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,630 episodes available.