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6:22

The U.S Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/19

The U.S Supreme Court has agreed to hear TikTok’s challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app being banned in the U.S. This as the Biden administration argues that the Chinese government’s ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk. To help us understand the optics and legalities around this issue is ……. GUEST: Brandon Peterson, Tech Editor of the technology website Reframed

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8:58

ActionSA demands that Mbalula be removed from the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/19

Following some startling revelations surrounding the recent appointment of Jabu Mbalula as Acting Premier of the Free State. ActionSA’s chairperson in the province, Patricia Kopane wants Mbalula to be removed from the legislature and be compelled to repay the salaries he unlawfully received while holding public office. This after it was reported recently that Mbalula is insolvent and under debt administration, and was appointed without a proper vetting process. GUEST: Patricia Kopane,

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8:43

Botswana lifts ban on SA vegetables

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/19

Good news for South African farmers as Botswana’s new government has decided to lift import bans on vegetables from South Africa. This will certainly be welcomed by our agricultural sector as vegetable prices declined by roughly 4% since the introduction of import bans from neighbouring countries such as Botswana and Namibia. To react to this is….. GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz)

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6:38

Today we chat to the winners of this year’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

Today we chat to the winners of this year’s prestigious Global Alliance World Public Relations and Communication Award. In case you didn’t know, Re.Bag.Re.Use, a proudly South African initiative, recently took home the top honour in the Environmental, Social and Governance category. GUEST: Regine Le Roux, founder of Re.Bag.Re.Use

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5:46

KZN man murders girlfriend and shares images on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

We have just concluded 16 Days of Activism however, the fight against Gender Based Violence is far from over. One of the big news stories today is about a man who confessed to killing his girlfriend and then posted a picture of her dead body online as well as a video of himself justifying the murder. Bulelwa Adonis, spokesperson for Women For Change, a Non-Profit organisation advocating against Gender Based Violence and Femicide in South Africa joins me on the line to react to this issue…

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10:27

RAF to seek millions in ‘unlawful payments’ from...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

An application by Discovery Health for an order declaring the Road Accident Fund to be in breach of a previous high court order related to the RAF’s liability for the payment of the past medical expenses of road accident victims who are members of medical schemes has been dismissed with costs by the High Court in Pretoria. Road Accident Fund Spokesperson, McIntosh Polela joins me on the line to talk to us about this case and what will happen next… GUEST: McIntosh Polela, Road Accident

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5:43

Blind people can access copyrighted works, rules...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

The Constitutional Court has come to the aid of blind and visually impaired people. On Friday the court handed down an interim order which again gives them legal protection to convert copyright protected works into accessible formats without having to obtain permission. The unanimous court said it would give its reasons later. Faatima Laher, Candidate Attorney at Section 27 joins me on the line to talk about what this judgment means, what blind SA and concerned parties are hoping for here and all in

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11:11

Why gang violence seems out of control in the Western...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

Following another unfortunate incident where two teenagers were shot dead on Tuesday night in Lavender Hill, in the Western Cape, we ask - what needs to be done to root out gang violence in the province. Joining us for this conversation is ….. GUEST: Dr Lennit Max, Western Cape’s former police commissioner

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12:09

oburg Mayor, Dada Morero, visited the Honeydew...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

Joburg Mayor, Dada Morero, visited the Honeydew Reservoir and other sites earlier today to find out why there’s still water supply issues in the City. The mayor now joins me on the line to talk about the water issues that have been facing the City… GUEST: Dada Morero, City of Joburg Mayor

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6:55

Spaza Shops Registration deadline extended

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

Today was meant to be deadline day for spaza shops as the initial 21-day registration window expired, but government has since announced an extension. I am joined on the line by Cooperative Governance Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa to tell us why deadline was extended and what’s going to happen next… GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister

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6:40

The importance of STEM education in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

The Deputy Minister’s office of Science, Technology and Innovation has been crisscrossing the country, meeting with various business chambers, urging them to support STEM education. This as they attempt to help bridge the gap between South Africa’s emphasis on mathematics and science subjects at schools and development of a skilled workforce. Joining us to outline the objectives of this initiative is… GUEST: Khaye Nkwanyana, Head of Office in the Deputy Minister’s Office,

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7:35

DRC’s state of affairs

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/18

The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a criminal case against Apple. They are accusing the tech giant of covering up war crimes, laundering and deceptive consumer practices. Also another long standing issue that is affecting the country is that of the M23 rebels and the fact that recently - peace talks that were meant to take place in Angola fell apart after Congo rejected a Rwandan demand that it negotiate directly with the rebel group. Joining us to unpack these two important issues

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9:52

Today we celebrate another winner, Fayruz Mohamed who...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Today we celebrate another winner, Fayruz Mohamed who was recently awarded WOMANi 5-Star Alumni and Influencer for the year 2024 by Cambridge IFA. She has been recognised for her advocacy efforts and work done within the Islamic Finance Industry. GUEST: Fayruz Mohamed, Chairperson of the South African National Zakah Fund (Sanzaf)

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7:50

SAPS paid out nearly R2 Billion for wrongful arrest,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Between the 2020/21 and 2023/24 financial years, the South African Police Service paid out nearly R2 billion to claimants for wrongful arrest, detention, and injuries sustained in police custody. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana joins me on the line to react to this… GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip

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7:53

Spaza Shops: Deadline Day and challenges spaza shop...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

With today being deadline day to register spaza shops, the Black Entrepreneurs Alliance raised urgent concerns around the challenges Spaza shop owners face with the current registration process. CEO of the Black Entrepreneurs Alliance, Refilwe Monageng joins me on the line to tell us more about this… GUEST: Refilwe Monageng, CEO: Black Entrepreneurs Alliance

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9:41

Spaza Shops: Township Economy Conversation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

We’ve had a few conversations about the role of spaza shops in the township economy space and one common thing keeps coming up; Spaza shops have evolved from modest corner stores to integral components of township economies. Today we’ll be focusing on the complexities of the spaza economy township as well as new regulations. To have this conversation, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vusi Vokwana, Kasi Catalyst, Founder Women Economic Assembly & Township Economy Lead

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6:55

North West Department of Social Development...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

North West Department of Social Development social workers are repatriating 27 teenage boys from Mozambique back home after they resurfaced from Stilfontein unused mines more than a month ago. To get more information on how this process will work, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Petrus Siko, North West Department of Social Development spokesperson

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11:28

Johannesburg Water situation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Yesterday I spoke to Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo about the maintenance work they were doing at different points. Rand water said some residents will be getting water as of yesterday and by the end of this week, everybody in the City of Joburg will have water. Let’s find out what the situation has been like in the Blairgowrie area with… GUEST: Nicole van Dyk, City of Joburg Ward 99 Councillor and DA Shadow MMC of Water and Power

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13:51

Professor Thuli Madonsela thinks there can be no...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

As we continue to unpack this year’s Reconciliation Day theme, dubbed ‘Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures’, we hear from Professor Thuli Madonsela on why she thinks there can be no peace and true reconciliation in this country without restitutive justice. GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, Law Faculty Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor @Stellenbosch University

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2:23

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in Parliament, paving the way for its dissolution and fresh national elections. However though, Scholz and his Cabinet will remain in office until parliament elects a new chancellor in February next year. We understand that the latest opinion polls suggest a rightward shift in the results. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Germany): Professor Andre Thomashauzen, Professor Emeritus of International Law at UNISA

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