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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.
May 20, 2021Spain vows to protect borders against Moroccan migrantsSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has vowed to protect borders with all necessary measures after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco to the bordering Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Monday and Tuesday. Joining us to explain what’s going on is…Guest: Marta Garrich, Commentator of Spanish political affairs...more8minPlay
May 19, 2021Belgravia school pupil suspended after setting classmate’s hair alightA pupil from Belgravia High School, in Cape Town has been suspended after he set fire to a girl's hair during class. The incident reportedly took place on Monday. To elaborate further on this, we're joined on the line by Millicent Merton, a spokesperson for the Western Cape Education DepartmentGUEST: Millicent Merton, a spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department...more6minPlay
May 19, 2021Northern Cape schools grapple with surge in Covid infectionsNorthern Cape schools have continued to record an increase in COVID-19 cases. Since the beginning of May, at least 124 positive COVID-19 cases were reported at schools across the province. Some schools have since closed as a result of positive casesGUEST: Northern Cape Education Department spokesperson, Lehuma Ntuane...more8minPlay
May 19, 2021R70 COVID-19 vaccination administration fee too little - SAMAMedical practitioners are proposing that government increase the R70 administration fee for a COVID-19 vaccination from the private sector. Vaccines will neither pay for the doses, nor the administration fee. Either medical aids or the state will foot the bill. But the South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the R70 fee is too little.GUEST: Dr Angelique Coetzee, chairperson of the South African Medical Association, SAMA...more5minPlay
May 19, 2021“These young thugs wouldn’t have died if police did their job” - Zandspruit residentGauteng police have condemned a mob justice incident that left has four people dead in Zandspruit near Honeydew north of Johannesburg. Police spokesperson Kay Makhubele says no arrests have been made. He says police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder. It's understood a group of nine young men was taken to a local sports ground in the early hours of this morning. The young men were then beaten up by angry residents who accused them of terrorising the community. Makhubele says the five others who survived are in a critical condition in hospital…GUEST: Themba Mchunu, a resident of Zandspruit near Honeydew, north of JohannesburgGUEST: Gauteng Saps Spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele...more15minPlay
May 19, 2021OUTA against allocation of billions to SAA subsidiariesStefanie Fick explains why OUTA is against the allocation of R2.7 billion to SAA subsidiaries. The organisation will soon approach Parliament to convince them to stop the bailout of SAA subsidiariesGuest: Adv Stefanie Fick, Chief Legal Officer, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse...more7minPlay
May 18, 2021Dr Motshekga sues Modjadji royal council for defamationThe Modjadji royal council in Limpopo say it will not backing down on its decision to name prince Lekukela Modjadji as the heir to the Balobedu throne. The council caused a stir last week when it announced that princess Masalanabo would no longer ascend the throne as queen. The council is accusing the ANC's Member of Parliament Dr Mathole Motshekga of sowing divisions and confusion in the monarchy. Motshekga has in turn stated that he will institute defamation proceedings against the Royal Council. GUEST: Dr. Mathews Phosa, the Attorney for ANC MP Dr. Mathole Motshekga...more6minPlay
May 18, 2021Solidarity takes Minister Sisulu’s department to court over Cuban engineersTrade union Solidarity is set to file court papers to challenge the Water and Sanitation Department's decision to hire Cuban engineers to assist with the country's water infrastructure. The Union recently filed papers to force the department to disclose information on the employment of the Cuban engineers.GUEST: Solidarity's spokesperson Morne Malan...more4minPlay
May 18, 2021Police launch manhunt for Tembisa teacher accused of rapePupils in Ivory Park, Tembisa have shut down eight schools after a teacher allegedly raped a Grade 10 pupil. This allegedly took place at Umqele High School. Pupils are demanding for the removal of the educator.GUEST: Mahlako Komane, SABC senior journalist GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Education Department...more13minPlay
May 18, 2021IEC ready for by-elections in 25 municipalitiesTomorrow will see 40 by-elections taking place in 25 municipalities across the country and in a few months’ time, South Africa will hold its local government elections. So joining us to discuss the IEC's state of readiness for upcoming by-elections and local government polls is…Guest: Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) Deputy CEO, Masego Sheburi...more8minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,593 episodes available.