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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.
April 12, 2019Pennyville residents in Soweto have threatened to disrupt voting in the areaPennyville residents in Soweto have threatened to disrupt voting in the area if government does not address their grievances. The residents embarked on a protest today over title deeds to the flats they have been occupying since 2005. For more on this story we are joined on the line by SABC reporter, Sashin NaidooGuest: Sashin Naidoo- SABC Reporter...more7minPlay
April 11, 2019Neuroscience and Safety in the WorkplaceOur guest shares thoughts on the important role that Neuroscience can play in understanding the role of the human brain in social and emotional aspects of human cognition and work place behavior.Guest: Paul Potgieter, a senior psychologist at Nutricula Psychology (Australia)...more6minPlay
April 11, 2019Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s book launch of Gangster State has been cancelled over safety concernsToday’s Cape Town launch of Gangster State, Pieter-Louis Myburgh’s book about ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule, has been cancelled over safety concerns – does this then drowns the freedom of expression?Guest: Samkelo Mokhine- Freedom Of Expression Institute...more6minPlay
April 11, 2019President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration plans to exhume and rebury victims of the Gukurahundi genocidePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration plans to exhume and rebury victims of the Gukurahundi genocide that happened under Robert Mugabe's rule. Under the watch of former president Robert Mugabe, his North Korean-trained Fifth Brigade led the brutal crackdown against civilians, mostly Ndebele speaking, in the southern part of the country under the pretext of looking for "dissidents".Guest: Ayanda Manala, uLoyiko Researcher...more6minPlay
April 11, 2019As the “Total Shutdown” movement spreads across the country,As the “Total Shutdown” movement spreads across the country, we are in conversation with Dr Malusi Langa as we ask - What informs the psyche behind South Africa’s violent protests?Guest: Dr Malusi Langa - Psychologist and Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Violence Reconciliation...more11minPlay
April 11, 2019Bekkersdal residents have threatened to boycott next month’s electionsBekkersdal residents have threatened to boycott next month’s elections if their demands were not met. Could we see more people staying away from the polls due to service delivery issues? What implications could this have? Political Analyst, Ralph Mathekga joins us now for this conversation Guest: Ralph Mathekga- Political Analyst...more9minPlay
April 11, 2019Mxolisi Zondo is said to have been implicated in former Independent Police Investigative DirectorateThe brother of the Chairperson of Commission of Inquiry into State Capture Deputy Chief Justice Chairperson Raymond Zondo, Mxolisi Zondo is said to have been implicated in former Independent Police Investigative Directorate, Robert McBride’s evidence. The head of the commission’s legal team, Paul Pretorius, sought advice on whether the deputy chief justice should recuse himself for part of the testimony that deals with his brother’s implications. What implications could this have on the commission? Advocate Paul Hoffman who is the Director of Accountability NOW, join us now on the line… Guest: Advocate Paul Hoffman- Director Accountability NOW...more10minPlay
April 11, 2019Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir, who ruled for three decades, has stepped downSudan's President Omar Al-Bashir, who ruled for three decades, has stepped down and unconfirmed reports are suggesting that he is under house arrest. What does his departure mean for the politics and people of Sudan?Guest: Ibrahim Dean – Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre...more8minPlay
April 10, 2019Both Sides of The Story feature. The National Health Insurance – how will it benefit South Africa?Guests: Dr Anthea Jeffery - IRR Head of Policy Research guest: Dr Anban Pillay - deputy director general responsible for NHI at the department of health...more17minPlay
April 10, 2019Two people have died following a violent confrontation between the Red Ants and a group of people in RustervaalTwo people have died following a violent confrontation between the Red Ants and a group of people in Rustervaal in Vereeniging in the Vaal. Five other Red Ants employees have been rushed to hospital with serious injuries. This follows an attempt by the Red Ants to evict a group of residents who have been illegally occupying a plot of land. For more on this story we are joined by the spokesperson for the Emfuleni Local Municipality, Stanley Gaba. Guest: Stanley Gaba - Emfuleni Local Municipality...more7minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,630 episodes available.