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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.
September 07, 2020EFF shuts down Clicks stores around the countryVarious protest demonstrations are still currently underway at various Clicks stores in the country. The Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF have shutdown various click stores in the country following controversy around a hair advert commissioned by TresSemme and Unilever. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo on Update at Noon earlier on, Clicks Group CEO, Vikesh Ramsunder says what transpired is disappointing and transformation is a priority for the health and beauty retailer. GUEST: EFF's secretary-general, Marshall Dlamini...more15minPlay
September 07, 2020Human settlements probes temporary housing unit projects in SAThe Ministry of human settlements has launched a probe into all temporary housing unit projects across the country - this following complaints of high costs and shoddy substandard buildings that were witnessed in Limpopo and here in Gauteng in Mamelodi to be preciseGuest: Yonela Diko, Head of communications for the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation...more7minPlay
September 07, 2020Zimbabwe marks one year since Mugabe’s deathWorld News: Yesterday (6 September) marked a year since the death of former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe. A year on, is Zimbabwe worse off than under former President Mugabe? Just recently, the country made global news headlines after the current administration decided to clamp down on those who had planned to hold a march against alleged corruption in that country. So a year later post Mugabe’s death – has anything changed in Zimbabwe? Guest: Professor David Moore, Professor of Development studies at the University of Johannesburg...more9minPlay
September 07, 2020Did Clicks consider South Africa's history of apartheid?As we look beyond the drama surrounding the Clicks advert we ask - how do we ensure that racial stereotyping in advertising is not always negative? Did Clicks consider South Africa's history of apartheid and racial tensions before approving their offensive haircare advert and how much harm has been caused by their recent advert? Guest: Solly Moeng – MD, Donvalley Reputation Management...more9minPlay
September 04, 2020Beyond Innovation: We discuss BrainternetToday on Beyond Innovation we are discussing Brainternet. This is the project of Adam Pantanowitz that connects human brain to internet in real time. Guest: Adam Antanowitz, who is a Bio-hacker...more16minPlay
September 04, 2020PanSALB launch Sign Language CharterThe Pan South African Sign Language Board launched the South African Sign Language Charter today. The Charter aims to remove barriers to enable deaf people to equal opportunities to information and servicesGUEST: Dr David Maahlamela, Board Chairperson of the Pan South African Sign Language Board, PanSALB...more12minPlay
September 04, 2020Is SA ready to help Mozambique with its insurgencyWorld News: Yesterday, the department of international relations announced that South Africa is ready to help insurgency-hit Mozambique with support from its intelligence services or military, but they made it clear that our neighbouring country will have to ask for help first before our country could offer any kind of assistance. Do we have the military might to step in and what about the Islamic State’s threat – should we take it seriously? Guest: Jasmine Opperman, Africa analyst @ Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)...more7minPlay
September 04, 2020Is Eskom building a culture of accountability?Eskom Group Chief Executive André de Ruyter has suspended the Tutuka and Kendal power station managers following breakdowns that led to stage 4 load-shedding this week. According to the power utility, engagements have been held with other power station managers to ensure that the previous culture of weak consequence management will no longer be the norm and will no longer be tolerated at Eskom.Guest: Chris Yelland - Energy analyst, managing director and investigative editor at EE Publishers...more8minPlay
September 03, 2020NEHAWU calls on Ramaphosa to protect health workers against Covid-19Members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union, NEHAWU, have congregated at Union Buildings, in Pretoria, for a national day of action. NEHAWU will hand over a memorandum to the presidency. The Union is demanding safer working conditions for health workers, some of whom have succumb to COVID-19GUEST: Mzwandile Makwayiba, President of NEHAWU...more12minPlay
September 03, 2020Western Cape considers amending alcohol lawsThe Western Cape Province is currently considering amendments to laws related to alcohol sales in the province. Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz recently confirmed that he is pushing for ‘several amendments’ to be made to the region’s Liquor Act, in a bid to crackdown on badly-behaved booze vendorsGuest: Cayla Ann Tomas Murray - Spokesperson for the MEC of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Albert Fritz...more13minPlay
FAQs about The National Pulse:How many episodes does The National Pulse have?The podcast currently has 12,603 episodes available.