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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.
December 21, 2020KZN tourism sites to visit during Covid19Durban is expecting about 540 thousand visitors this December. KwaZulu Natal enjoys more relaxed restrictions around the opening of beaches, than the Garden Route which is closed completely. The local tourism sector in KZN is already forecasting a 62% decline in domestic tourism due to Covid-19. But for those travelling to the province, we have lined up Thulisile Galelekile, General Manager of Marketing at Tourism KwaZulu-Natal, to share her thoughts on tourist sites you can visit in the province...GUEST: Thulisile Galelekile, General Manager of Marketing at Tourism KwaZulu-Natal...more7minPlay
December 21, 2020ANC cancels January 8th celebrationsThe African National Congress (ANC) will not be celebrating its January 8 statement in Limpopo next year. Officials have decided to cancel the 109 January Celebrations of the party due to the second wave infection rates in the country.GUEST: SABCNews, Senior political reporter, Samkele Maseko...more6minPlay
December 21, 2020PSA in legal battle with suspended deputy generalThe Public Service Association (PSA) is being taken to court for the fourth time by its suspended deputy general manager Tahir Maepa. The PSA, which is one of the country's biggest public service unions says Tahir Maepa was suspended after a damning report reportedly found him guilty of misconduct. Tahir has rubbished findings from the report and has vowed to clear his name of any wrongdoing. To elaborate further on why Tahir Maepa was suspended, we're now joined on the line by...GUEST: Dr Lufuno Mulaudzi, President of the Public Service Association (PSA)...more11minPlay
December 21, 2020Western Cape tourism sites to visit during Covid19The Western Cape is one of the domestic travel destinations in South Africa preferred by foreign tourists. With several local attractions and venues, the city of Cape Town received 2.6 million international visitors in 2018 with a growth of 11.5% in international arrivals at Cape Town International Airport. But with Covid19 affecting almost every province in the country – why should South Africans travel to the Western Cape during this time of the year and what are some of the tourist attractions in the Western Cape? Can the province survive without international tourists? guest: Cornelis Van Der Waal, Head Of Research At Wesgro...more6minPlay
December 21, 2020Examining the work of the State Capture Commission in 2020About three hours ago, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo provided an update on the work of the Commission of Inquiry into State Capture thus far. During the briefing Zondo revealed that the commission has so far managed to call in a total of 278 witnesses since it began its work in August 2018. Zondo also revealed that the Guptas non-appearance will not affect the credibility of the commission’s final report. Joining us to examine the work of the commission in 2020 is…Guest: Lawson Naidoo, Executive Secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution (CASAC)...more9minPlay
December 18, 2020ANC KZN reinstates GumedeThe ANC in KZN has voiced concern about the manner in which party members have been arrested in the past - claiming the process risks delegitimising the state's capability in its handling of prosecutions. The ANC's Integrity Commission in the province gave Zandile Gumede the green light to return to her positions - both in the ANC and the provincial legislature. Gumede was asked to step aside after she was arrested in connection with the alleged fraud and corruption in the awarding of waste removal tender. Speaking to Stephen Grootes this morning on SAfm Sunrise, the ANC's Secretary in KZN, Mdumiseni Ntuli says Zandile Gumede and other ANC members are being unfairly treated…GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst...more10minPlay
December 18, 2020The importance of observing lockdown regulations during the festive season.the importance of observing lockdown regulations during the festive season. Yesterday, government gazetted changes to its lockdown regulations for the festive season, aimed at tackling a second wave of Covid-19 infections.Guest: Lungi Mtshali, Spokesperson for the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs...more9minPlay
December 18, 2020Ramaphosa will host the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi on a working visit to SATomorrow, President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi on a working visit to South Africa. The visit will be an opportunity to reflect on ways to advance the African Union’s vision and developmental Agenda 2063 and to enhance the two countries’ strategic cooperation. In keeping with South Africa’s commitment to enhance bilateral relations with the DRC and peace and security in the region, a General Cooperation Agreement was concluded between the two countries on 14 January 2004. Joining us to discuss bilateral relations between these two countries and also to explain the significance of Tshesekedi’s visit is…..Guest: Charles Nyuykonge, Political analyst based @ Wits University...more8minPlay
December 18, 2020the objectives of the amended Children's Act which has been received with mixed reactionsKarabo Ozah joins us to outline the objectives of the amended Children's Act which has been received with mixed reactions with its critics arguing that it will lead to a decline in adoptions. So does this bill advance the interests of South Africa’s children? Guest: Karabo Ozah, Director of the Centre for Child Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of Pretoria...more10minPlay
December 17, 2020DA to lay complaint against Cele over beach closureThe DA intends on laying a complaint against Police Minister Bheki Cele after he reportedly abused his powers by ordering police officers to shut down a film shoot at Camps Bay beach in Cape Town. Yesterday Minister Cele with SAPS management inspected various beaches in Cape Town to assess the level of adherence to lockdown regulations.GUEST: Andrew Whitfield, DA Spokesperson on Police...more8minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,603 episodes available.