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9:41

Spaza Shops: Township Economy Conversation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

We’ve had a few conversations about the role of spaza shops in the township economy space and one common thing keeps coming up; Spaza shops have evolved from modest corner stores to integral components of township economies. Today we’ll be focusing on the complexities of the spaza economy township as well as new regulations. To have this conversation, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vusi Vokwana, Kasi Catalyst, Founder Women Economic Assembly & Township Economy Lead

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6:55

North West Department of Social Development...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

North West Department of Social Development social workers are repatriating 27 teenage boys from Mozambique back home after they resurfaced from Stilfontein unused mines more than a month ago. To get more information on how this process will work, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Petrus Siko, North West Department of Social Development spokesperson

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11:28

Johannesburg Water situation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Yesterday I spoke to Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo about the maintenance work they were doing at different points. Rand water said some residents will be getting water as of yesterday and by the end of this week, everybody in the City of Joburg will have water. Let’s find out what the situation has been like in the Blairgowrie area with… GUEST: Nicole van Dyk, City of Joburg Ward 99 Councillor and DA Shadow MMC of Water and Power

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13:51

Professor Thuli Madonsela thinks there can be no...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

As we continue to unpack this year’s Reconciliation Day theme, dubbed ‘Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures’, we hear from Professor Thuli Madonsela on why she thinks there can be no peace and true reconciliation in this country without restitutive justice. GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Faculty Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor @Stellenbosch University

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2:23

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in Parliament, paving the way for its dissolution and fresh national elections. However though, Scholz and his Cabinet will remain in office until parliament elects a new chancellor in February next year. We understand that the latest opinion polls suggest a rightward shift in the results. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Germany): Professor Andre Thomashauzen, Professor Emeritus of International Law at UNISA

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11:17

Spaza Shops Registration Deadline

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Today marks the end of the Spaza Shops registration period. The process is aimed at addressing the recurring foodborne illnesses that have claimed the lives of people, including children across the country. The registration period opened last month (on the 15th to be precise). Joining us to share his thoughts on the registration process so far is…… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Global Network

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9:30

Today we chat to another serial winner Loyiso Manga...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Today we chat to another serial winner Loyiso Manga who demonstrates that there is no recipe for quick success. Manga’s business won gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2019, Silver in the New York World Olive Oil Competition in 2021 and double gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2022. GUEST: Loyiso Manga, founder & CEO of Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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5:08

Matric results to be published in the media after...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

The Department of Basic Education's application to overturn the enforcement notice issued by the Information Regulator concerning the release of matric results in newspapers has been granted. Early last month, the Information Regulator has slapped the department of basic education with an enforcement notice, prohibiting the publication of matric results on public forums including newspapers and school bulletin boards. GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

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14:16

Political Analysis: Economic Freedom Fighters'...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Julius Malema emerged victorious at the Economic Freedom Fighters' National People's Assembly, where over 2,000 delegates elected him president of the EFF for the third term running. The show broadcasted from Nasrec on Friday and we were able to get analysis and today we’ll get a full round-up on the four day conference from Professor Dirk Kotze, a political analyst from UNISA… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

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6:27

Personal Growth: Inner Conflict

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

In this week’s personal growth feature we take a deep dive into how inner conflict works as well as how to approach and resolve it. To help us with this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sue Leppan, Transformation Life Coach

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9:56

Rand Water Maintenance update

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

With taps dry in certain parts of Johannesburg due to Rand Water's maintenance work at some of its pump stations, Johannesburg Water warned residents, especially those in high-lying areas, that systems may take between five and 14 days to fully recover. To get an update on the maintenance, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand water spokesperson

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6:42

What next for the MK Party post its 1st anniversary?

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Last year on this day, former president Jacob Zuma unexpectedly announced the formation of the MK Party and this one year old party was arguably one of the most talked about political parties in the run up to the May general elections. A lot has been said about its politics and the man who founded it. But what can we expect from it moving forward - can it continue to shake the status quo of the country’s political landscape like many witnessed during the elections? For more analysis on this,

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11:07

American R&B sensation Chris Brown boosted the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

American R&B sensation Chris Brown boosted the festive summer period in Gauteng when he delivered a flawless masterclass in entertainment this past weekend. Brown performed in front of the combined total audience of over 190 000. So how did his concert boost Gauteng tourism? GUEST: Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer @the Gauteng Tourism Authority

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12:19

National Day of Reconciliation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

As we commemorate our National Day of Reconciliation which is observed under the theme “Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures”. Our guest, Mighty Mabule is asking if we have truly reconciled while the underlying problem of land and economic injustice has not been resolved. GUEST: Mighty Mabule, National Spokesperson of the United Africans Transformation

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8:40

Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment in the formal sector declined by 1.2% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of this year. This was largely informed by significant declines in business services, manufacturing, transport and mining just to mention a few. For more analyses on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Miriam Altman, Economist & Strategist

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7:42

MK Party gears up for its first anniversary celebration

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

As the MK Party gears up for its first anniversary celebration, we are joined by its spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela who will among other things tell us more about the party’s state of readiness and other pertinent issues pertaining to its life span. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Spokesperson of the MK Party

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15:32

EFF 3rd NPA: EFF’s organisational character +...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

We continue looking at some of the themes for this year’s EFF National People’s Assembly and this time around, I am joined by… GUEST: Mafia Surprise Fane, EFF ward 11 Nkomazi Local Municipality Councillor

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5:03

About 2 hours ago, SABC News reporter, Nhlanhla Jele,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

About 2 hours ago, SABC News reporter, Nhlanhla Jele, reported that operations seem to be back to normal at the Lebombo Border Post linking South Africa and Mozambique. According to the report, both light motor vehicles and trucks were seen making their way through the border. There hasn’t been any official word from the Border Management Authority on whether the processing of trucks has resumed so we invited Deputy Commissioner of Operations at the Border Management Authority, David Chilembe

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5:01

City and SAPS host joint festive season safety parade

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

Joint safety operations between the City of Cape Town and South African Police Service will be the order of the day this festive season as part of the first major public safety initiative since the signing of a cooperation agreement between the SAPS, City and Western Cape Government in August. A joint safety parade was held in the Cape Town CBD earlier today. To tell us more about this public safety initiative, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, City of Cape Town

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12:29

EFF 3rd NPA: Policy Direction of the party

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

EFF CIC, Julius Malema, delivered the 3rd National People’s Assembly Political Report in a rather long speech that wrapped a while ago. We will share a few clips from that speech a little later, for now we’ll have a chat with… GUEST: Collen Sidibe, EFF Provincial Chair in Mpumalanga

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