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6:57

EFF Rejects Ramaphosa’s Signing of Expropriation Bill

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/24

The EFF has strongly criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent enactment of the Expropriation Bill, denouncing it as a “legislative cop-out” that fails to address South Africa’s pressing land reform issues. To get more on the party’s position, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lubabalo Ntsholo, EFF Researcher

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13:20

Expropriation Bill: Will it be able to resolve the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/24

Several opposition parties, including some civil society organisations have voiced their concerns against the Expropriation Bill, vowing to challenge the constitutionality of this new law in the Constitutional Court. They are concerned that the law allows government to expropriate property, in certain cases at null compensation. But what are the main objectives of this bill and will it be able to address all the thorny issues pertaining to the issue of land? Joining us for this conversation

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8:54

the M23 rebel group has worryingly made notable...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/24

Let’s move to the DRC now where the M23 rebel group has worryingly made notable progress in recent weeks closing in on Goma. Of major concern, over seven million people have been displaced due to the ongoing violence there. Reacting to the latest developments, the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called on the M23 to immediately cease its offensive, withdraw from all occupied areas and abide by the 31 July 2024 ceasefire agreement. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who

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10:22

Auditor General South Africa certified as a 2025 Top...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/24

The Auditor-General of South Africa has been certified as a 2025 Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute. This latest accolade puts the AGSA among the elite 2 400 organisations globally who are making a tangible difference in over 125 countries, impacting the lives of more than 13 million employees. Joining us to explain what this latest achievement means for the organisation is….. GUEST: Vonani Chauke, Deputy Auditor General

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10:18

NPA says sorry to actress Sonia Mbele for mentioning...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

The National Prosecuting Authority has apologized to actress and TV producer Sonia Mbele for mentioning her in a media statement pertaining to her son’s rape case. I am joined on the line by the managing director of Reputation 1st, Tshepo Matseba to help us understand this from a PR and communications’ perspective… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputaion 1st

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13:33

Ramaphosa signs Expropriation Bill into law

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

As I mentioned in the first hour of the show. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Expropriation Bill into law. The law outlines how organs of State may expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons. But will this new law address the injustices of the past? Let’s get some reaction from ………. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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8:09

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

TGCSA is the only officially recognized quality assurance body for Tourism products in South Africa. The Council has been operating for over a decade, working with a mandate to maintain and increase the standards and quality of Tourism services, facilities and products in South Africa. Quality assurance plays a critical role in the attractiveness of a product and destination for consumers abroad and domestically, as well as increasing the competitiveness of tourism products in the marketplace

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9:09

Western Cape Department of Education dismisses claims...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

In August last year, Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier, announced that 2,407 teacher posts in public schools would be cut this January. Independent researcher and education consultant, Dr. Seelan Naidoo says data analysis shows only schools from poor areas have lost contract teachers. The Western Cape Department of Education dismisses these claims. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kerry Mauchline, Western Cape Education Department Spokesperson

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10:34

MARK BARNES: Forget degrees, put supply and demand...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

Former Post Office CEO, Mark Barnes wrote an opinion piece which tackles the issue of a supply and demand of skills in the country. According to Mark, where titles are more valued than achievements, failure is inevitable. Mark Barnes joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Mark Barnes, Former Post Office CEO

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11:24

Families of Apartheid victims to sue government over...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

Families of Apartheid victims intend to sue government over its failure to investigate and prosecute political crimes that were committed during Apartheid. They also want an order that will compel President Cyril Ramaphosa to establish an independent and public commission of inquiry into the political interference that resulted in many of those crimes not being resolved. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Yasmin Sooka, former TRC Commissioner and Board Member of the Foundation for

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10:32

Today marks Day 5 of the ceasefire agreement between...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

As today marks Day 5 of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. We get an update from Youmna El-Sayed in terms of how this ceasefire agreement has been implemented so far. GUEST: Youmna El-Sayed, Gaza Strip Correspondent

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10:43

E-hailing taxi operators protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/23

E-hailing taxi operators are currently protesting in Pretoria over operating permits and impounding of vehicles. The inability of e-hailing taxi operators to obtain operating licenses has been a contentious issue in South Africa for quite some time now. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary General of the E-hailing Partners Council (EPCO)

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10:06

City of Cape Town says 'Project Blue’ report falsely...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

A few weeks ago I spoke to Professor Anthony Turton, the spokesperson for Project Blue about their citizen-driven investigation which found that several sampled beaches exceeded safety limits for E. coli and Enterococci; two common indicators of water contamination. The City of Cape Town disputes a few things about this report. Before I talk to Gregg Oelofse, the City of Cape Town’s City Manager for Coastal Management, I’ll share a clip of the conversation I had with Professor Anthony

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12:12

Overcrowding problem in SA correctional facilities

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

Overcrowding problem in South Africa’s correctional facilities remains a serious issue. We understand that in the 2023/2024 financial year - South African prisons had an overcrowding rate of 48%. According to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, there are several issues that contribute to this and one of them being the large number of foreign nationals in the system. So how do we arrest this problem? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Kgomotso

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7:57

The effects of the US’ withdrawal from the Paris...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

US President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Monday directing the US to again withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming. Nolo Mokoena, CIO and co-founder of CRTV Development joins me on the line to talk about the effects and opportunities the USA's withdrawal from the Paris agreement will have on the Africa looking at it from a reduction in climate financing as well as the achievement of climate ambition as set out in

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8:17

St Mary’s School Waverley introduces no cellphone...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

St Mary's School Waverley has sparked conversations across social media after a letter was sent to senior school parents and guardians about introducing a no cellphone policy. Late last year I had conversations with NPO’s about banning phones at schools and now this is becoming a reality. St Mary’s School Waverley’s headmistress, Seipati Shiakallis joins me on the line to tell us more.. GUEST: Seipati Shiakallis, Headmistress of St Mary's Senior School

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11:38

R100bn transformation fund: Business vows to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition wants to create a R100-billion fund to support black-owned businesses. Business, the DA, and civil society groups have slammed the proposal. The CEO of Business Unity South Africa, Khulekani Mathe joins me on the line to discuss this fund… GUEST: Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa

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6:58

Burkina Faso has banned the use of colonial era wigs...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

Burkina Faso has banned the use of colonial era wigs by Judges, marking a significant move to decolonise the country’s judicial system. Through this move, the West African nation says it wants to break away from colonial traditions as it seeks to embrace practices that reflect the country’s cultural heritage. GUEST: Dr Yaa Ashantewaa Archer-Ngidi, Visionary founder & Director of Afrikology Pan Afrikan Cultural Center

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11:29

IRR rejects the proposed national minimum wage

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

The Institute of Race Relations has rejected the proposed national minimum wage increase, arguing that it is likely to impact the job market negatively. They are urging the National Minimum Wage Commission to reduce the national minimum wage by 25% as they are of the view that this will help bring back up to half a million jobs that were destroyed over the past five years. GUEST: Gabriel Crouse, Executive Director for the Institute of Race Relations Legal

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5:50

Stats SA shows consumer inflation edged up slightly...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/22

Latest data from Stats SA shows consumer inflation edged up slightly in December, but remains contained below the mid-point of the Reserve Bank’s target range. So should we expect another 25 basis point cut? To react to this is……. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director & Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

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