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10:14

2024 Matric Results: Top Performing province, Free State

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/14

The one big talking point for everyone looking at the Class of 2024 Matric results is the fact that all provinces achieved a pass rate above 84%. Free State is the best-performing province, with a pass rate of 91%. The Free State Premier, Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae joins me on the line to talk about this amazing achievement… GUEST: Maqueen Joyce Letsoha-Mathae, Free State Premier

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6:32

2025 Back to school: National Teachers’ Union Concerned

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/14

The National Teachers’ Union has expressed concern about the state of readiness for KwaZulu-Natal schools that are set to reopen tomorrow. To tell us more about these concerns, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Doctor Ngema, General Secretary of the National Teachers’ Union

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12:02

Should we or should we not celebrate the latest...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/14

According to our guest Edwin Naidu, the matric examination serves as an annual reminder of how society celebrates short-term gains that put the country on the road to long-term ruin. He argues that instead of honouring those with distinctions, there should be a probe into why an estimated 300 000 learners annually do not leave with a matric certificate. GUEST: Edwin Naidu, Head of Higher Education Media Services and a communications expert

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7:32

The latest development is that the United States of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/14

We look at the pending Gaza truce deal. The latest development is that the United States of America has indicated that a ceasefire deal is on the brink of success while Hamas says talks are progressing well. We also understand that there is a renewed sense of optimism to end the ongoing war in Gaza. So what are some of the factors influencing this latest round of negotiations? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

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10:15

The Hawks are investigating as to whether the 28...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/14

The Hawks are investigating as to whether the 28 undocumented Ethiopian nationals that were recently found naked in Sandringham are indeed victims of human trafficking. All 28 of them appeared in court earlier today after being charged with contravening the Immigration Act. For the latest on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Philani Nkwalase, Hawks spokesperson

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4:16

Congratulations to the Class of 2024

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

Let’s now celebrate the St Mary’s DSG Class of 2024. The class of 2024 has proven that when young women believe in themselves and are supported by a nurturing environment, they can achieve extraordinary things. This was proven by Saadiya Daya who obtained 7 distinctions. GUEST: Saadiya Daya, St Mary’s DSG Class of 2024

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4:48

As we celebrate some of the top performers of 2024....

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

As we celebrate some of the top performers of 2024. The St David’s Marist Inanda Matric Class of 2024 has crowned what was an incredible year of excellence and impact with a stunning set of results in the IEB Matric examinations. The 148 boys who wrote achieved a remarkable 444 distinctions across 21 subjects, and Theo Dreyer got 10 distinctions. GUEST: Theo Dreyer, St David’s Marist Inanda Matric Class of 2024

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5:48

Matric results leaked and sold by third party:...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta called on the Department of Basic Education to clarify its position regarding the sale of matric results by a private entity. Earlier on, the department’s spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, said the department is investigating this matter. Question is; Is the department simply launching an investigation into this matter enough? Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta joins me on the line to share his views GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist and

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6:25

Competition Commission’s Fresh Produce Market Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

Earlier today, the Competition Commission released the final report of the Fresh Produce Market Inquiry that looked into aspects and features that could impede, restrict or distort competition in the fresh produce market. SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi was at the briefing and joins me on the line to share what came out of that media briefing… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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7:25

2024 Top Achievers: Redhill School Matric Results 2024

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

We continue our focus on the 2024 Matric results and this time around, we put the spotlight on top achieving Matric learners from Redhill School. Redhill is currently the ONLY school in South Africa offering students the option to graduate with either an Independent Examination Board or International Baccalaureate qualification. Two of the top achievers from Redhill School join me on the line… GUEST: Ronan Meltzer: Top IB recipient with 43 points out of a possible 45 (International

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8:32

2024 Matric Results: Umalusi Media Briefing

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

Earlier today, Umalusi pronounced on the 2024 end of year National Examination results of the public and private assessment bodies in respect of National Senior Certificate, National Certificate Vocational, NATED report as well as General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training. Biki Lepota, Umalusi’s Senior Manager for Public Relations and Communications joins me on the line to break down some of the findings shared today… GUEST: Biki Lepota, Umalusi

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11:29

Mmusi Maimane criticises 30% pass mark

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

Build One South Africa Leader, Mmusi Maimane, caused a bit of stair online when he criticised the 30% pass mark. Earlier today, through his X account, Maimane made another interesting point regarding what he says the DA calls the real pass mark. Mmusi Maimane joins me on the to tell us more about his views GUEST: Mmusi Maimane, BOSA Leader

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9:39

2024 Matric results allegedly leaked

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

The Department of Basic Education has launched an investigation into a potential breach of its processes in relation to a possible data breach of the 2024 matric results. According to the department, the State Security Agency and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (Hawks) have been brought in to look into the matter. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

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9:09

The Nigerian Air Force has conceded that close to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/13

The Nigerian Air Force has conceded that close to twenty civilians have been killed in a military air strike in the country’s north-western Zamfara State after being mistaken for criminal gangs. What is so disturbing about this entire story is that a mishap of this nature wasn’t happening for the first time, however though, the airforce has promised an investigation into the matter. For more on this, let’s now cross to …….. GUEST (Nigeria): Eniola Daniel, Reporter

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5:18

Is crime really that bad in Pietermaritzburg?

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

As you may have heard in the first hour when we were discussing the issue of crime. South Africa is worryingly top of the list when it comes to the issue of crime in Africa. In fact, six cities from our country feature prominently on the latest continental crime stats, with Pietermaritzburg topping the list. So how rife is the issue of crime in Pietermaritzburg, joining us for this discussion is….. GUEST: Colin David, Mi7 National Group Director (security company that works around the Pmb

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9:23

Operation Dudula wants SA kids prioritised at schools

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

Anti-immigration group Operation Dudula says it will be deploying its members across the country to schools in a bid to prevent children of foreign nationals being admitted before South Africans. Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

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4:29

Hawks bust human trafficking ring in Joburg

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

Law enforcement authorities rescued 15 Ethiopian nationals who were being held against their will in a house in what some reports suggest is Lombardy East and others Sandringham. The Hawks said 11 Ethiopian nationals have been hospitalised while dozens escaped, most naked. SABC News Reporter, Refilwe Mekoa was at the scene and joins me on the line… GUEST: Refilwe Mekoa, SABC News Reporter

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7:03

Cape Town's beaches, once considered some of the most...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

Cape Town's beaches, once considered some of the most pristine in the world, are facing growing scrutiny as independent water testing initiative, Project Blue, revealed troubling discrepancies between the City of Cape Town’s claims of safe water quality and the reality on the ground. The City of Cape Town and the DA have criticised the report. Project Blue’s spokesperson, Professor Anthony Turton joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Professor Anthony Turton, Project Blue

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11:19

Border Management Authority ready for influx of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

The next few days will see the final surge in border movements, with many travellers returning to work and schools set to reopen next week. The Border Management Authority is ready to implement the return phase of its festive season plan at South Africa's 71 ports of entry. Doctor Michael Masiapato, the Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Doctor Michael Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

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16:52

Unemployed doctors in the country: what’s the way...

The National Pulse ·

2025/01/10

In conversation with Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi regarding the issue of unemployed medical doctors. Motsoaledi has conceded that there is a shortage of doctors in the country but has also made it very clear that government has no money to hire them. So what’s the way forward regarding this issue? GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health

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