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FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,593 episodes available.
June 08, 2021KZN politicians linked to local gangs, murders & Intimidation tacticsKwaZulu-Natal police have found a link between a gang that has been terrorising communities in Pietermaritzburg and politicians in the province. Something that is very disturbing indeed – so how did the law enforcement managed to crack this one? For more on this, we are joined by…Guest: Col Thembeka Mbhele, KZN Police spokesperson...more6minPlay
June 08, 2021Battle for helm of Zulu Kingdom continuesWe unlock the battle for the throne of the Zulu Kingdom as things have been heating up lately since the passing of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu as rival claimants to the crown battle it out. Guest: Shalo Mbatha, the Royal Zulu Historian & Lecturer at the University of Zululand...more9minPlay
June 08, 2021Burkina Faso attack sees 160 people deadWorld News: Burkina Faso is facing a deepening security crisis after armed men killed at least 160 people in an attack on a village in northern part of the country over the weekend. What is even more worrying is that the violence in the country has displaced close to two million people in just over two years. But what informs these attacks? We find out from…Guest: Corinne Dufka, West Africa director for Human Rights Watch...more8minPlay
June 07, 2021Paying tribute to legendary actresses Shaleen Surtie-RichardsOne of South Africa's most loved actresses, the legendary Shaleen Surtie-Richards, has died. Surtie-Richards, who turned 66 last month, was best known for her roles as Fiela in Fiela se Kind and Nenna in Egoli. GUEST: Generations: The Legacy creator and executive producer, Mr Mfundi VundlaGUEST: Rolan Browers, a close friend to legendary actresses Ms Shaleen Surtie-Richards, for over 35 years and who also managed her career...more13minPlay
June 07, 2021Nigerian telecoms firms suspend access to TwitterNigerian telecoms firms blocked access to Twitter on Saturday following a regulatory directive aimed at suspending the US social media giant indefinitely, a move criticised by rights campaigners and diplomats as a gag on free speech.GUEST: Arthur Goldstuck, Founder and Managing Director at World Wide Worx...more7minPlay
June 07, 2021Road Accident Fund reduces liability of over R200bn to R20bnTransport Minister Fikile Mbalula says the new Road Accident Fund operating model is showing encouraging signs of efficacy. This after the RAF managed to reduce a liability of over R200 billion, to only R20 billion this year. Mbalula attributed this partly to doing away with a litigation-based claims process and inhouse claiming process GUEST: Road Accident Fund CEO, Collins Letsoalo...more5minPlay
June 07, 2021Brian Shivambu pays back R4.5m of VBS lootBrian Shivambu has reportedly signed an agreement to pay back R4.5 million that he allegedly received from the looting of VBS Mutual Bank. According to the Daily Maverick, Brian - the brother of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu, has signed a secret contract admitting to having received the VBS money gratuitouslyGUEST: Pauli van Wyk, an Investigative Journalist from the Daily Maverick's investigative unit Scorpio...more6minPlay
June 07, 2021Can the ANC unite in the Free State?We examine the State of the ANC in the Free State province: In conversation with the newly appointed interim Provincial Convener, Mxolisi Dukwana. Guest: Mxolisi Dukwana, Provincial Convener of the IPC in the Free State province...more8minPlay
June 07, 2021No Indication as to who will lead Synagogue Church after TB Joshua’s death - Kirsten NematendaniKirsten Nematendani remembers Nigerian pastor TB Joshua, the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations - who was one of Africa's most prominent evangelists. Guest Kirsten Nematendani, Spokesperson of the Synagogue Church of All Nations...more6minPlay
June 07, 2021Nigeria suspends TwitterWord News: We discuss and dissect Nigeria’s decision to suspend Twitter indefinitely, asking – Is this a wise move? On Saturday, some western countries, issued a joint statement condemning Nigeria's government for banning the platform. But how will this decision affect the country’s relationship with the rest of the world? Guest: Dr Ayo Sogunro, Doctoral fellow at the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria...more11minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,593 episodes available.