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9:13

Is South Africa winning the battle against crime?

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/25

Positive news is that murder rate decreased by 5.8%, sexual offences by 2.5% and robbery by 8.8% between July and September this year. Also what’s encouraging is the fact that rape decreased by 3.1%. This was revealed earlier on by our Police Minister Senzo Mchunu when he was tabling the country’s Second Quarter 2024/2025 Crime Stats. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Criminologist from Tshwane University of Technology

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35:26

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Cas Coovadia

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

As we continue to observe 30 years of freedom and democracy. Today we are joined by another anti-apartheid activist, Cas Coovadia whose inspirational journey has shown over the years that it’s never too late to change paths as he made a successful transition from politics to business. Today he’s one of the country’s most respected CEOs…..and I hope that his story will inspire you. GUEST (STUDIO): Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)

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4:19

Fake ID scam targeting house seekers in Johannesburg

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

The MMC for Human Settlement in the City of Joburg, Cllr. Mlungisi Mabaso has issued a stern warning to the public about a scam involving fraudulent identity documents bearing his likeness. The MMC joins me on the line to tell us more about this and share an anecdote on a recent incident GUEST: Cllr. Mlungisi Mabaso, MMC for Human Settlement in the City of Joburg

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11:56

Spaza shops registration process and challenges faced...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

Chairman of the African Diaspora Forum joins us to discuss the ongoing issue of Spaza shops registrations and also to shed more light on the challenges encountered by foreigners when embarking on this process. This as we know that Spaza shop owners and street vendors have until 13 December to register their businesses within the municipalities they operate in. GUEST: Amir Sheik, Chairman of the African Diaspora Forum

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5:09

Eskom recoding - what happens beyond the deadline?

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

As more and more Eskom customers have been scrambling to beat Sunday’s deadline. Our guest explains why this phenomenon is not unique to South Africa and he will also give us more details in terms of what happens when you miss the Sunday deadline and why it cannot be extended. GUEST: Velemseni Mthiyane, SABC Researcher

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7:38

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has decided to extend the mandate of its peacekeeping force in the DRC by one year. So what are some of the challenges, successes of this mission in the region and why does it prove difficult to restore peace and security in Eastern DR Congo - just how complex is this battle? For more on this we are joined by …… GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for our sister station Channel Africa

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9:09

World leaders react to Netanyahu and Gallant’s ICC...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/22

Some countries have indicated that they will abide by the ICC decision while Netanyahu denounced the decision as antisemitic. The US, though not an ICC member rejected the court’s decision. The warrant means that Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant could be arrested if they travel to any of the 125 countries party to the ICC. To help us understand the legal and political ramifications of this is….. GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director @ the Afro-Middle East Centre

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16:05

The International Criminal Court has unanimously...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

The International Criminal Court has unanimously rejected challenges by the State of Israel over the situation in the state of Palestine. The court has also issued warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Al-Masri. Joining us to explain what this means is …. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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9:27

Inclement weather and Air Traffic causes chaos for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

Yesterday, we spoke to a stranded passanger who was at the OR Tambo International Airport from 11AM. Their flight to East London turned back after it was communicated, they won’t be able to land in East London. Turns out this is not the first time such an incident happened. Flights to and from King Phalo Airport were suspended in October this year, with the Airports Company South Africa blaming inclement weather and Air Traffic and Navigation Services for the chaos. Aviation expert, Guy Leitch joins

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3:07

The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee has elected to cut South Africa’s interest rate by…25…basis points. This is good news for the consumers and very much in line with economists and analysts expectations. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist @Investec

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6:26

Vuyolwethu

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

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7:08

‘Please Call Me’ case back in ConCourt

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

Please call me inventor, Nkosana Makate, is back in the Constitutional Court in his protracted legal battle for compensation with Vodacom. Vodacom wants the apex court to overturn the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeal, which set aside the R47m compensation, which Makate rejected in 2019. SABC News Reporter, Katlego Legodi was in court and now joins me on the line to tell us what was happening in court today… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Reporter

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4:09

Extortionist demands 30% cut from rescuers at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/21

North West police are investigating a case of extortion after one person attempted to elicit a 30% cut from a team of rescuers deployed by Police Minster Senzo Mchunu at the Stilfontein gold mine. The individual allegedly contacted rescuers on Wednesday with the hefty demand. To get more details on what happened here, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, North West Police Spokesperson

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6:23

The V&A Waterfront is taking land back from the ocean...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Property Broker, Ash Muller wrote an interesting piece on the V&A waterfront and development in that part of Cape Town. Let’s get more details on what will be happening to this popular tourist destination. Ash Muller joins me on the line… GUEST: Ash Muller, Ask Ash Property Broker

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6:15

Flights that were supposed to travel to other parts...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Fly Safair customers have been left stranded at OR Thambo international airport today. Flights that were supposed to travel to other parts of South Africa initially set off to the destination and then turned back mid-journey. This has happened to various flights which has left customers stranded at the airport with no help/support from the fly safari crew. Sick and elderly passengers are scrambling to figure out where they will sleep tonight as they were on their way home to East London, Durban and

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10:41

Home Affairs has, with immediate effect, dismissed 18...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Home Affairs has, with immediate effect, dismissed 18 officials from offices across the country for a range of offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber

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6:57

Motsoaledi concerned about ARVs sent to Zama Zama

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has voiced his concerns regarding the police's decision to send antiretroviral medication to illegal miners trapped underground in the Stilfontein mine. Department of Health spokesperson, Foster Mohale joins me on the line to tell us more about these concerns… GUEST: Foster Mohale, Department of Health Spokesperson

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7:45

Diabetes is shockingly increasing in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

November is a Diabetes Month and South African citizens are facing a diabetes crisis. The number of South Africans developing the silent killer disease is increasing daily. According to a study by Statistics South Africa Diabetes is the second leading cause of deaths in South Africa overall, after Tuberculosis. I am joined on the line by Dr. Grant Newton, CEO of The Centre for Diabetes to talk to us a bit more about diabetes education, management and support… GUEST: Dr. Grant Newton, CEO of The

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20:44

Stilfontein’s dangerous and desperate illegal mining...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Freelance journalist, Kimon de Greef wrote an interesting piece for Ground Up that looks into how Zama zamas in the abandoned Stilfontein mine search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels. The piece details what they eat, how they navigate the tunnels as well as an interesting internet connection set-up by the kingpins. Kimon de Greef joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Kimon de Greef, Freelance Journalist

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7:38

Data released by Statistics South Africa earlier...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/20

Data released by Statistics South Africa earlier today - shows that consumer price inflation declined sharply to a four-year low from 3.8% in September to 2.8% in October 2024. Stats SA notes that the drop in fuel prices remains the main factor behind the slowdown in inflation. GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Senior Economist @PWC

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