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FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,603 episodes available.
April 05, 2021People will use nefarious ways to tarnish Lesufi’s name - Steve MabonaThe Gauteng Education Department says an audio recording in which MEC Panyaza Lesufi is allegedly discussing tenders for the city while addressing a business collective meeting in Tshwane, has been tampered with to mislead the public. Mec Lesufi has denied the allegations levelled against him saying this is an attempt to assassinate his character for "political expediency"GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Education Department...more14minPlay
April 05, 2021Anti-apartheid nerve centre Liliesleaf seeks urgent funding from governmentWe remind our listeners about the significance of Liliesleaf liberation heritage site and how it shaped South Africa’s history, and we also examine its financial status and look at different possible solutions in terms of what can be done to save it from its current financial troubles. Guest: Nicholas Wolpe, CEO of the Liliesleaf heritage site...more10minPlay
April 05, 2021Why Lula da Silva remains one of the most popular political figures in BrazilWorld News: Recently, a supreme court in Brazil ruled that the former judge Sergio Moro was biased in the way he oversaw former President Lula da Silva’s corruption trial. Leaked messages published by the Intercept Brasil in 2019 showed apparent collusion between Moro and prosecutors during the process that ultimately jailed Da Silva for corruption and money laundering. So following this court ruling – what’s going to happen next, can Lula da Silva be president of Brazil again (if he decides to take part in next year’s election?) For more on this, we are joined by…Guest: Professor Siphamandla Zondi, UJ’s International Relations Professor...more9minPlay
April 02, 2021Limpopo pastor farts on congregants to bless and heal themHere's a strange yet fascinating story of a pastor from Limpopo, Christ Penelope, who farts on his congregants to heal them. Pastor who founded the Seven Fold Holy Spirit Ministries, passes gas on church goes as a healing ritual that he says cures all spiritual and physical problems.GUEST: Prof David Mosoma, chairperson of the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities...more11minPlay
April 02, 2021Little too late to deploy SANDF troops to Mozambique - Defence analyst Helmoed HeitmanSouth Africa is sending SANDF troops to Palma and Pemba in Mozambique to evacuate its citizens from the area. This follows a terrorist attack in the coastal town that killed dozens including a South African. Speaking during the wreath-laying ceremony for Ma Winnie-Madikizela-Mandela in Soweto, ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the SANDF is working hard to secure the safety of South Africans stranded in Mozambique. GUEST: Independent security and defence analyst, Helmoed Heitman...more10minPlay
April 02, 2021How heterosexual and gay men view their masculinity based on their gym-workIn conversation with Professor Jacques Rothmann who is currently doing a sociological study of how heterosexual and gay men view their masculinity based on their gym-work. The study aims to contribute to a South African focus on the dynamic nature of masculine identities. Guest: Professor Jacques Rothmann, Associate Professor in Sociology at North West University, Potchefstroom Campus...more12minPlay
April 02, 2021DRC to host meeting to resolve ongoing tussle over Nile river waterWorld News: Tomorrow, the Democratic Republic of Congo will host a three-day meeting aimed at finding lasting solutions in relation to the ongoing tussle for water along the Nile river. Ethiopia views the Nile dam as necessary to meet its energy needs, while Egypt sees the project as a threat to its water supply further downstream. But can this meeting come up with the right solutions? Guest: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum...more8minPlay
April 01, 2021Transportation of liquor is prohibited only if bought before new regulationsMinister Dlamini-Zuma says transportation of liquor is prohibited and those found with alcohol in their cars during the Easter weekend will be arrested. Yet the regulations gazetted did not say soGUEST: Lungi Mtshali, Cogta spokesperson...more6minPlay
April 01, 2021Transportation of liquor is prohibited only if bought before new regulationsMinister Dlamini-Zuma says transportation of liquor is prohibited and those found with alcohol in their cars during the Easter weekend will be arrested. Yet the regulations gazetted did not say soGUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convenor for the liquor traders association...more5minPlay
April 01, 2021Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act has come into effect – Griqua Prince Stanley Petersen says with recognition comeThe Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act has come into effect today. South Africa's Khoi and San leaders will finally for the first time enjoy official recognition and serve in the national and provincial houses.GUEST: Prince Stanley Petersen, Leader of the Griqua...more11minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,603 episodes available.