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7:47

The Covid19 Social Relief of Distress grant will be...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/12

The Covid19 Social Relief of Distress grant will be extended by a year to end of March next year. Also the old age and disability grants will be increased by R130. Nearly 28 million beneficiaries will access social grants. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

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9:09

Budget Speech build-up: Economists suggest areas to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

We are expecting to finally hear from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana tomorrow as he’ll finally be delivering his budget speech in the National Assembly. The proposed 2% VAT increase is still a NO from many organisations and political parties. So, what can we expect to cut tomorrow? To help us answer this question, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Avias Ngwenya, Vice President – Economics at Nortons Inc

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12:02

Sports, Arts and Culture job advertisement

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has defended his department's recent job advertisement that gave preference to specific racial groups. The ad for the position of deputy director of administrative support and coordination in McKenzie's office stated preference would be given to coloured males, Indian males, white males, coloured females and Indian females. GUEST: Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist

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7:26

Health services disrupted due to unresolved public...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

The SA Medical Technology Industry Association is once again urging government to prioritise its response to provincial health departments’ delayed payment to med-tech suppliers and systemic budgeting and transactional inefficiencies that are disrupting health services. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Scott de Oliveira, SAMED – the SA Medical Technology Industry Association’s Chairperson

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8:51

16 people killed in Ekurhuleni bus crash

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

16 people have been killed in a horror crash on the R21 northbound before the OR Tambo International Airport off ramp in the City of Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, this morning. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Andile Mngwevu, MMC for Roads and Transport in the City of Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

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5:24

E-Voting Conference

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

The Electoral Commission of South Africa is currently hosting the E-Voting Conference in Cape Town to facilitate an informed national dialogue on the feasibility, sustainability, and policy implications of electronic voting in the country. Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter, is in Cape Town and joins me on the line to share what came out of day 2 of the conference… GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter

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12:56

The last time we checked, the DA was against any...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

With less than 24 hours until the Budget is unveiled, many South Africans are wondering if tomorrow’s occasion will take place as scheduled, given what transpired two weeks ago. The controversy surrounding the VAT hike remains a thorny issue and has sparked a heated debate across the country. The last time we checked, the DA was against any possible VAT increase - so what’s their attitude now, has anything changed since the abandoned Budget Speech? GUEST: Dr Mark Burke, DA MP and the

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9:07

How Community Wolf Turns WhatsApp Into An AI-Powered...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

We tell you more about this wonderful Community Wolf initiative that has somehow succeeded in transforming WhatsApp into a free, anonymous crime reporting tool. This is a brilliant initiative, considering our country’s high crime levels and the challenge of under reporting. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Nick Mills, Co-founder of Community Wolf

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8:35

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/11

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant, and he is accused of crimes against humanity. Human rights groups have welcomed his arrest, saying thousands of Filipinos were executed during his war on drugs campaign as president. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent geopolitical analyst for South East Asia

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8:34

How does parole for those serving life sentence...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

The production team received an email from an ex offender who asked us to get in touch with the department of correctional services and get clarification on how one actually qualifies for parole, especially when it comes to those serving a life sentence. I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services Spokesperson

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11:12

MK Party March against VAT increase

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

The official opposition, the MK Party, marched in Pretoria earlier today to the National Treasury and SARS offices opposing recent suggestions of a VAT increase. Leaders and supporters of the party said increasing taxes will result in a high cost of living. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Thanti Mthanti, MK Party member

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6:39

The Deeds Office in Johannesburg has come to a halt...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

The Deeds Office in Johannesburg has come to a halt with more than 5 000 property transfer files unattended as staff protest over unsafe working conditions in the Marble Towers building in the CBD. For the past eight days, no work has been done in a standoff over the office building’s conditions. Katherine Gascoigne, an executive of the Joburg Attorneys Association joins me on the line to share her thoughts on this issue… GUEST: Katherine Gascoigne, an executive of the Joburg Attorneys

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7:26

Amaoti, KZN shooting incident

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

A shooting incident has occurred in Amaoti, KwaZulu-Natal. Reports indicate that angry community members are shutting down certain areas, demanding urgent action from authorities to address crime. GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa Makamu, SABC News Reporter

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7:12

The UN Human Rights Commission for South Sudan has...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

In conversation with SA Ambassador to South Sudan about the country’s fragile security situation. We understand that fighting in recent days has threatened an already fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kirr and Vice-President Riek Machar that was signed in 2018. Worried about the ongoing situation, the UN Human Rights Commission for South Sudan has warned of an alarming regression that threatens to undo years of progress towards peace. GUEST (South Sudan): Advocate Mahlodi Muofhe,

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9:33

INSETA To Host Historic Insurance Skills Indaba

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

With rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence, we examine the role of South Africa’s insurance sector in empowering professionals with necessary skills to ensure the industry remains globally competitive and aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Next week, the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority will host its first ever Insurance Skills Indaba that will discuss progressive policies and ideas that are aimed at advancing the sector. For more on this, we are

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13:25

Godongwana must resign says Neil Coleman

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/10

Given the ongoing Budget impasse, Neil Coleman from the Institute for Economic Justice is calling on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to resign for misleading the country. This as he argues that the SRD grant should not be used to justify a 2% VAT increase. GUEST: Neil Coleman, Senior Policy Specialist at the Institute for Economic Justice

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34:18

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Fran Hilton-Smith

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/07

Today we are joined by someone who is passionate about football and who will always be remembered as someone who transformed female football in this country, Fran Hilton-Smith. She will tell us more about her journey, both as a coach and football administrator, as we salute her for her tremendous contribution to the beautiful game of football. GUEST: Fran Hilton-Smith, former Banyana Banyana head coach

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17:43

Taxi industry does pay tax says Bafana Magagula Chief...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/07

Yesterday I had a conversation with OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage about some of the suggestions the organisation had for government to deal with the budget shortfall besides implementing a 2% VAT. One of the things OUTA suggests is taxing the taxi industry. This is what Wayne Duvenage said about taxis paying tax… GUEST: Bafana Magagula – Chief strategic manager at SANTACO

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9:05

Knowledge is Human, Knowledge is Her campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/07

As tomorrow marks International Women’s Day. We tell you more about this wonderful initiative driven by Wikimedia, titled “Knowledge is Human, Knowledge is Her” campaign that is aimed at enhancing gender equity on Wikipedia and beyond. This campaign celebrates contributors from Africa and beyond who have helped write, edit and source articles about notable women on Wikipedia. To tell us more about this noble initiative is…. GUEST (UK): Nazneen Nawaz, Senior Director of

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8:32

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/07

As peace efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war continue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that Ukrainian and American teams have resumed work in preparation for the US-Ukraine talks that are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia next week. Interestingly Zelenskyy will also visit South Africa next month. Some of you may recall that in 2023 South Africa led a delegation of seven African presidents on a peace mission to Ukraine and Russia, and to be quiet frank we haven’t

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