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41:05

" @Julius_S_Malema was not the real damager to the ...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

As we continue with our 30 years of democracy theme. Today we hear from another struggle stalwart, SAA Chairperson Derek Hanekom. Interestingly when you speak of his politics today, Hanekom has become one of the faces of resistance against corruption. But how did it all begin for him as an activist? He joins us now to narrate his own story as we continue to tell stories of the South Africa that we live in today…… GUEST: Derek Hanekom, Chairperson of the SAA Board

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6:40

The importance of creating safe spaces for children...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

On Sunday, the BrightSpark Foundation will host a workshop at Henley Business School, and they have invited 70 children from disadvantaged backgrounds to an afternoon of play where they will engage in finding solutions and creating safe spaces of play tailored to their community needs. We know that there are those who always argue that some schools in our country are no longer safe for learners due to many incidences of gang violence, rapes and murders - so what kind of steps should be taken to

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7:58

African Innovation Academy launched at Langa High School

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

The official launch of the African Innovation Academy x iXperiment Program happened last week in Cape Town at Langa High School. The program is aimed at empowering high school learners with entrepreneurial skills. To tell us more about this program, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Palesa Nangu, African Innovation Solutions CEO

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12:03

Home Affairs extends Zim exemption permits

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

The Minister of Home Affairs has decided to extend the deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permits to November next year. Without the latest extension, ZEP holders may have been at risk of being declared undesirable post today’s deadline. Today’s reprieve simply means that existing ZEPs will remain valid for the next twelve months. To react to this is ….. GUEST: Bongani Mkhwanazi, Spokesperson for the Zim Community in South Africa

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7:51

only three political parties made declarations of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

Yesterday, the Independent Electoral Commission released the political funding’s second quarter disclosure report for the 2024/25 financial year. Surprisingly only three political parties made declarations of their donations, namely; the ANC, DA and IFP, and they all declared donations amounting to just over R8 million. According to the IEC, this is the second lowest figure since 2021. The big question is - are South African political parties being honest about their declarations? For more on

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6:46

The Global Watch: Namibia Election update

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

Voting continues in Namibia in 36 polling stations today after a chaotic election start on Wednesday that was largely caused by technical glitches. Challenges of shortage of ballot papers in some polling stations also contributed to delays and long queues in some voting stations. On the other hand, some opposition political parties are demanding that the country’s Electoral Commission should stop vote counting over allegations of unprofessional conduct. So what’s the current state of affairs? To

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4:33

Seventeen more illegal miners resurface at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Seventeen illegal miners have resurfaced earlier today from two separate mine shafts in Stilfontein. North West Police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, joins me on the line to tell us more about this… GUEST: Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, North West Police spokesperson

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6:19

At least 24 people were injured and 620 homes...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

At least 24 people were injured and 620 homes destroyed yesterday when a severe weather hit parts of Randfontein, west of Joburg. The injured were at the Umphakathi Mall when the tornado hit at about 1.15pm. Most of them had minor injuries and were shoppers at the Boxer supermarket. The tornado hit Randfontein, Mohlakeng and Toekomsrus. The Executive Mayor of Rand West City Local Municipality, Cllr. William Matsheke joins me on the line to give us an update… GUEST: William Matsheke, Executive

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8:55

Johannesburg residents, already grappling with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Johannesburg residents, already grappling with chronic water shortages and limited supply, may soon have to bear increased restrictions and intensified disconnections. This is if Joburg Water is unable to rein in consumption. Joburg Water hosted a media briefing earlier today to provide an update on the state of water supply in the city and within the troubled Commando system. GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAn Executive Manager

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10:20

First ever Bapedi Prime Minister Advocate Ngoako...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Following his appointment as the first ever Bapedi Nation Prime Minister. Former premier of Limpopo, Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi speaks to us about his new role and what he intends to do going forward to promote and preserve the Bapedi tribe practices, customs and culture. GUEST: Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi, new and first Prime Minister of the Bapedi Nation

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6:31

Thabazimbi’s upcoming by-elections

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

We assess Thabazimbi’s state of readiness ahead of next week’s by-elections. 12 wards will be contested by 21 political parties and 5 independent candidates. What makes these by-elections more interesting is that they take place after the dissolution of the entire municipality that was witnessed in August last year due to infighting and lack of service delivery. So a year later - can things function better this time around? For more on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Nkaro Mateta, IEC’s Provincial

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7:36

The International Criminal Court’s issued arrest...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Head of European Rohingya Council, Dr Ambia Perveen reacts to the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing. The ICC is of the view that there are grounds to believe that Hlaing was responsible for crimes against humanity after he led a deadly campaign against the Rohingya community in 2017. GUEST (Germany): Dr Ambia Perveen, Head of European Rohingya Council

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9:11

The MK Party prepares to host its first anniversary...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

As the MK Party prepares to host its first anniversary since it was formally launched in December last year. We speak to Dr Khanyisile Tshabala about how the party hopes to restore the “dignity of Afrikan people” as boldly pronounced by its constitution. According to her, among other things, the party aims to address the issue of intergenerational trauma at both the individual and national levels. GUEST: Dr Khanyisile Litchfield Tshabalala, MK Party member and former South African navy admiral

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3:54

Westbury Protest: CLIP + SABC NEWS REPORT

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

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7:15

Today we salute Rene Naylor who after 16 years of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Today we salute Rene Naylor who after 16 years of service has officially retired from the rugby national team. Naylor who is fondly known as “Player 24” due to her contribution to the success of the Springboks, joined the national team’s medical staff in 2008 and has contributed immensely to its success as she helped our rugby players in terms of maximising their performance while minimising their risk of injuries. GUEST: Rene Naylor, former Springboks Physiotherapist

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11:46

ANC NWC summon ANC KZN PEC to a meeting

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

The ANC National Working Committee has summoned the entire PEC of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal to a meeting to be held on Saturday in Boksburg, Gauteng. What could this meeting possibly be about? To share some light on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Samkele Maseko, Senior Political Reporter at the SABC

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5:27

Father A Nation calls for urgent shift in addressing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

As South Africa marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, an organization called ‘Father A Nation’ believes a fresh and urgent narrative is emerging, one that goes beyond simply creating awareness and highlights the need to heal men, the primary perpetrators of gender-based violence, as the key to breaking the cycle of abuse. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Craig Wilkinson, Founder and CEO at Father A Nation

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8:05

City of Joburg’s City Manager, Floyd Brink spoke to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

City of Joburg’s City Manager, Floyd Brink spoke to the media and said water issues in Westbury will be sorted by the end of the week and water tanks will be dispatched in the meantime. Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferrial Haffajee has extensively covered water issues in the City of Joburg so I thought we should have her on the show to talk about the impact such issues would generally have on communities. GUEST: Ferrial Haffajee, Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick

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6:28

Residents of Westbury were protesting earlier this...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Residents of Westbury were protesting earlier this morning over ongoing water challenges in the area. The residents wanted to address Joburg’s executive Mayor, Dada Morero regarding this on-going issue. Jon Garicke, standing in for Sakina, played a clip from the protest and I felt we needed to hear it again before talking to SABC News Reporter, Sashin Naidoo who was at the protest. Listen to this… GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter

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7:08

Namibia election update

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Let’s move to Namibia now - where voters are currently casting their ballots for a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election to win for the ruling SWAPO party. Sophie Mokoena is currently in Namibia and she joins us now to give us the latest……. QUEST (Namibia): Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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