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9:25

(COSATU) is calling on the SA Human Rights Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling on the SA Human Rights Commission to launch an investigation following the DA, AfriForum and Solidarity’s protest against the Bela Act yesterday. They are saying AfriForum was wrong for displaying colours that resemble the apartheid flag at their march. GUEST: Zanele Sabela, Cosatu’s national spokesperson

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7:06

Lebombo Port of Authority temporarily closed

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

With the election unrest in Mozambique and the public violence that has erupted in urban areas like Ressano Garcia on the N4 Maputo Corridor, the Border Management Authority has announced that the Lebombo Port of Authority has been temporarily closed. Let’s get an update on what’s been happening at Lebombo with… GUEST: Dr Michael Masiapato, Border Management Authority commissioner

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8:52

Mangaung Metro has issued a letter announcing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Mangaung Metro has issued a letter announcing a verification process that is aimed at ensuring that people who meet the qualification criteria occupy the Brandwag Social Housing units. This as they are also dealing with the issue of illegal evictions in the area. To give us more clarity on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Gregory Nthatisi, Mangaung Executive Mayor

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12:53

Donald Trump represents change, while Kamala Harris...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Despite multiple impeachments and legal troubles, former president Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. Pre the elections, some analysts and commentators viewed Trump as an embattled underdog, especially after a string of campaign missteps, including a divisive vice-presidential pick J.D Vance. But how did his campaign get it right and how did he manage to beat Kamala Harris? To react to Trump’s victory and also to talk to us about his ability to

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7:03

where did things go wrong and what next for Kamala...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

We continue with the U.S election theme, this time around, focusing on the Democrats and Kamala Harris, asking, where did things go wrong and what next for Kamala and the Democrats? GUEST (U.S): Tricia “CK” Hofler, CEO of the CK Hoffler firm and former National Bar Association president. She is also counsel to civil rights icon ‘The Reverend Jesse Jackson’

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4:42

Adam Jacobs is currently in the province of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Today we reconnect with Adam Jacobs who is currently in the province of KwaZulu-Natal as he prepares to travel to Mozambique. You may recall that Jacobs has embarked on an audacious journey around the African continent - all in the name of good as he attempts to raise awareness, encourage open and honest communication about mental health issues. His primary objective is to raise R100, 000 for the non-profit organisation called ‘Waves for Change’ (W4C). GUEST: Adam Jacobs, Cyclist

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8:17

100 days: Water and Sanitation

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, led a media briefing to reflect on the performance of the Ministry during its first hundred days. To get a breakdown of the first 100 days, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation

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7:40

Action SA guns for prosecutor who let Zizi Kodwa off...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Action SA has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of taking too long to take action against Andrew Chauke, the director of public prosecutions in Johannesburg. The parliamentary leader for Action SA, Athol Trollip, has written to the President demanding answers. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

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6:35

Run Alex Athletics Club

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

The watermelon gang, as the Run Alex Club is popularly known, is on a journey to becoming one of the most formidable running clubs in the country. The Athletics Club is taking this journey one run at a time and that commitment has yielded good results as the club continues growing. To tell us more about the strategy the club uses to grow, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Siphiwe Nkosi, Juniors Director at Run Alex Athletics Club

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9:00

AfriForum, and several other organizations including...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Lobby group, AfriForum, and several other organizations including the DA protested against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act in Tshwane earlier today. The march started at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria and concluded at nearby Freedom Park. AfriForum believes the BELA Act is the “biggest single challenge for Afrikaans cultural communities since 1994.” To tell us more, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum CEO

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3:12

12th World Urban Economic Forum

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

The 12th World Urban Economic Forum marked its second return to Africa when it kicked off in Cairo, Egypt, today. Today will see attendees engaging in sessions and workshops, exchanging insights and ideas on various urban development issues. SABC News Reporter, Lerato Fekisi is in Cairo and joins me on the line to tell us more about the economic forum… GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter

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9:38

voting underway in the U.S. Cuba is once again...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

With voting underway in the U.S. Cuba is once again calling on America to end its economic, commercial, and financial embargo as they argue that the blockade is a crime against humanity and an act of genocide. Joining us to talk about the damage done to Cuba since the blockade was imposed some 62 years ago is…….. GUEST: Mrs Lauren Luis, Diplomatic Attache for Press and Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa

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15:22

The Traveller: Crossing Boarder and Connecting Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Branding icon, Thebe Ikalafeng joins us today to chat about his new book, titled “The Traveller: Crossing Boarder and Connecting Africa.” According to him, his latest offering is a combination of personal experiences and anecdotes, lessons in high-flying leadership and insights into corporate culture and ways of seeing and doing. GUEST: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, Advocate for a brand-led African renaissance

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9:31

Americans head to the polls today after months of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/05

Americans head to the polls today after months of fierce campaigning. We understand that this year’s election is hard to predict as most observers say that it’s too close to call. Joining us to talk about this historic election is… GUEST: Anita Powell, Voice of America’s White House correspondent

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7:29

Luyanda Majozi has raised the South African flag high...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

Luyanda Majozi has raised the South African flag high after winning the Start-up category of the 2024 Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in China. We understand that the competition provides a global platform for young innovators to present their own solutions to real-world challenges. Majozi joins us now to tell us more about his achievement. GUEST: Luyanda Majozi, Student @Durban University of Technology

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10:58

Presser addressed tensions in the Government of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

ANC KZN Earlier on, I spoke to ANC KZN Provincial chairperson, Siboniso Duma, about the press conference the party had this morning. The presser addressed tensions in the Government of Provincial Unity and the disbandment of the PEC. GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, Political Analyst from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

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4:24

Pretoria High School for Girls Report

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

The Gauteng education department has released a summary of the report at Pretoria High School. The report recommended that the principal and deputy principal responsible be charged with misconduct. Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson joins me on the line to tell us more about the findings of this report… GUEST: Matome Chiloane, MEC of education in Gauteng

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9:55

The Real Understanding of self-compassion

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

Have you ever lost your temper at…yourself? Blamed and then beat yourself up a little inside for doing something you regret? It’s easy to be tough on yourself, we tend to do it much, much more than we realize. Ann Werner, Industrial psychologist joins me on the line to talk about self-compassion… GUEST: Ann Werner, Industrial Psychologist

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7:58

DA introduces Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

The DA has introduced the Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament. To help us understand why, what the bill seeks to achieve and maybe share light on some of the key provisions of the bill, I am joined on the line by DA Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development. GUEST: Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

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7:50

Lebogang Maile is calling for a state of emergency in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile is calling for a state of emergency in relation to recent food poisoning incidents in the province. He made these remarks while visiting the family of 10-year-old, Lesedi Maaboyi who died in a suspected food poisoning incident over the weekend. GUEST: Lebogang Maile, MEC for Finance in Gauteng

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