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6:41

It’s D-Day tomorrow as Americans will decide the fate...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

It’s D-Day tomorrow as Americans will decide the fate of the US presidential candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are expected to deliver their last pitches to voters in key battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency. So what’s the current atmosphere like and who is leading in the country’s battleground states? GUEST (US): Sherwin Bryce Pease, SABC Correspondent based in the US

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11:36

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed claims of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/04

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed claims of tensions within the Government of Provincial Unity, saying that the only person they have a problem with is Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC who also serves as Zulu Prime Minister. GUEST: Siboniso Duma, Chairperson of the ANC in KZN

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38:43

The Fireside Chat with Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Today we chat to former Public Service Minister, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi who has done a lot as an activist pre and post democracy. Currently, she serves on boards across academia, think-tanks and the private sector. Some of you may recall that Dr Fraser-Moleketi was also a member of the Constituent Assembly that crafted and adopted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa in 1996. So she joins us to chat about her personal journey and a whole lot of other interesting things……..Let’s

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7:54

Innovation: Chessboard for the blind

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Jair February (11) and his buddies, Ryan Fortuin and Abigail Schubert (both 12), make up Team Checkmate from Cape Town’s Booster Kids Robotics School. The trio built a chessboard for the blind. Thanks to their innovation, the trio were selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 Asia Pacific Open Championship, which took place in Australia in July. GUEST: Jair February, 11-year-old from Team Checkmate of the Cape Town’s Booster Kids Robotics School

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5:51

MMC Mlungisi Mabaso visits Nancefield Old Age Home in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Councilor Mlungisi Mabaso, visited the Nancefield Old Age Home in Eldorado Park earlier today to address illegal occupation and break-ins in the facility. MMC Mlungisi Mabaso joins me on the line to shed light on how his visit to the Old Age Home went… GUEST: Mlungisi Mabaso, MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg

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6:11

Truth Be Told Series

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Truth Be Told, a six-part documentary series that puts South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission process under the microscope will be broadcast every Sunday on SABC2 from this coming Sunday. Enver Samuel, the producer and director of the series joins me on the line to share about what we can expect in each episode… GUEST: Enver Samuel, Producer and Director of Truth Be Told Series

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8:50

Memorandum of Understanding on the Maintenance Online...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Earlier today, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembisile Simelane, signed the historic memorandum of understanding on Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters with the Consumer Profile Bureau and Social Justice Foundation. To get reaction on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Luke Lamprecht, Advocacy Manager at Woman and Men Against Child Abuse

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9:42

Following yesterday’s interview with Fanie Groenewald...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Following yesterday’s interview with Fanie Groenewald from the Press Council of South Africa. Today we give you another side of the story as we are joined by the CEO of the Independent Media. You may recall that last week, the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) announced its decision to expel the Independent Media group of publications with immediate effect. According to the council their decision was largely informed by the group’s refusal to obey findings of the Council’s Adjudication Panel and

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5:13

African Union celebrated Africa Day of Food and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Yesterday, the African Union celebrated Africa Day of Food and Agriculture. This year’s celebration coincides with the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) that is currently underway in Zambia. GUEST (KENYA): Estherine Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency

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9:35

Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed the diamond-rich Southern African nation since 1966, has so far won only four seats as of early this morning. Umbrella for Democratic Change, led by Harvard University-trained human rights lawyer Duma Boko is all set to be the country’s next ruling party. But who is Duma Boko – what’s his ideology and what was his messaging leading up to the

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9:07

Legally speaking – was the NPA correct to drop...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

We examine the NPA’s decision to withdraw corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH Executive, Jehan Mackay. The pair made representations to have their charges dropped. Kodwa was charged with violating the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act for allegedly soliciting bribes worth one-point-six million rand in exchange for government kickbacks from Mackay. GUEST: Mpumelelo

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8:10

LRC celebrates 45th anniversary and honours Geoff...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special dinner on 31 October, during which it will present the 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award to Geoff Budlender SC. This year’s honouree, Geoff Budlender SC, is a founding member of the LRC and has dedicated his career to public interest litigation, contributing to critical cases in areas like apartheid law and environmental justice… GUEST: Geoff Budlender SC, 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award recipient and LRC

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11:54

South Africa recently outlined its negotiating...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

South Africa recently outlined its negotiating position for the climate change talks COP29. One of the key issues that was raised by our minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George is that there is a pressing need for large-scale financial support to enable developing economy nations to meet their climate targets and progress toward sustainable, low-carbon development. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and

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8:04

Media & Marketing: Press Council of South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Last week, the Press Council of South Africa said it had expelled Independent Media “with immediate effect”, citing the group’s refusal to comply with rulings and sanctions from the council’s adjudication processes. Fanie Groenewald, the public advocate of the Press Council of South Africa joins me on the line to talk about the work the council does, who can be members, how one can file a complaint and how a member can be expelled… GUEST: Fanie Groenewald, Public Advocate: Press Council of South

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11:41

"Avoiding saying too much is my way of preventing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Kganki Mphahlele, a EFF Student Command member in Limpopo, has been expelled by the party. The expulsion comes after Kganki Mphahlele got into an online spat EFF CIC, Julius Malema. In his post on X, Mpahlele accused Malema of trying to “impose” Godrich Gardee as the party’s deputy president. Mphahlele wrote that EFF branches prefer Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for the deputy president position. Malema responded to Mphahlele and said, “Try me boys”. GUEST: Kganki Mphahlele, Expelled EFF Student Command

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6:36

The seventh person to be arrested in connection with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

The seventh person to be arrested in connection with the Lusikisiki mass shooting, Mzukisi Ndamase, is a convicted killer currently serving a life sentence. The accused appeared in court today. SABC News Reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi joins me on the line to tell us about today’s court proceedings… GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter

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10:28

the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) ...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

We hear from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) about its efforts to revive our railway lines. According to the organisation, more than 80% of the country’s railway lines are back in service and the agency has spent R3.4 billion on recovering rail infrastructure in Gauteng alone. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Andiswa Makanda, PRASA Spokesperson

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7:02

Botswana's Independent Electoral Commission is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Botswana's Independent Electoral Commission is expected to announce the general election results tomorrow and we understand that currently – vote counting is underway having started yesterday already at around 23:00pm. To give us an update in terms of where things are at the moment is…… GUEST (BOTSWANA): Kabo Ramasia, Senior reporter based in Botswana

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10:22

Tomorrow, the ANC and its National Disciplinary...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Tomorrow, the ANC and its National Disciplinary Committee of appeals will be hearing the appeal lodged by former President Jacob Zuma in relation to the outcomes of the National Disciplinary Committee process. This after Zuma was expelled from the ANC in July after he was found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute by forming and campaigning for another political organisation. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Nkosi Nyembezi, Policy and political analyst

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5:35

Anani Nani, a student at Durban University of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

In conversation with Anani Nani, a student at Durban University of Technology and founder of INAN Aeroponics Farming who will be jetting off to Thailand this evening to represent South Africa in the prestigious Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) in Bangkok. Nani will join young leaders from across the globe who will be offered a platform to broaden their networks and to enhance their global perspectives and critical thinking skills. GUEST: Anani Nani, DUT student and founder

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