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7:40

Dr Rose September shares thoughts on the steps and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/28

Dr Rose September shares thoughts on the steps and approach needed for all children to achieve optimal well-being and reach their full potential. This after a two-day gathering that took place last week aimed at ensuring that children have enough food, love, safety and brain power to take the country forward, grow the economy and break intergenerational cycles of inequality and poverty. GUEST: Dr Rose September, Programme Lead: Accelerated Programme of Action for Children in the Presidency.

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8:09

More gun killings in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/28

As we continue to experience more gun killings in South Africa. Today we examine the role of guns in society and what needs to be done to ensure that our various communities are protected and safe. Our guest Professor Kholofelo Rakubu is of the view that easy availability of firearms plays a central role in the rapid growth of violent crime in the country and police must take firm action against criminals. GUEST: Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Criminologist @Tshwane University of Technology

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7:55

What do we need to do to create a capable, ethical...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/28

According to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, if we want our government to succeed “state capacity should be the No 1 investment”. He joins us now to talk about this and to tell us more about a strategic workshop on the implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the Public Sector that is currently underway in Pretoria. What exactly does this workshop seeks to achieve? GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission

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8:20

Nonhlanhla Muku Nxele talks about her journey in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/28

Today we speak to this year’s winner of the Financial Planning Institute’s “It Starts with Me” Award, Nonhlanhla Muku Nxele. She will talk about her journey in the financial sector and how she hopes to improve the level of financial literacy for every person living in South Africa, something that will enable our fellow citizens to achieve financial freedom within their lifetime. GUEST: Nonhlanhla Muku Nxele, founder and CEO of Esteemed Financial Solutions and Esteemed Learning Academy

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28:12

The Fireside Chat with Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/26

Today we chat to Archbishop Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of Cape Town - who is widely respected for his unwavering commitment to justice and ethical leadership. Makgoba has been the recipient of many awards and honours over the years, and he is one individual who is not afraid to express his thoughts and feelings around difficult and sometimes emotionally charged issues. Hopefully our conversation with him will inspire you in so many ways……. GUEST: Dr Thabo Makgoba, the Archbishop of Cape Town

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17:12

the ruling FRELIMO party has won the elections in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/26

As expected, the ruling FRELIMO party has won the elections in Mozambique. However though, the results were particularly concerning for Renamo as they have been ousted as the country’s main opposition party. Their dismal performance in this year’s election is largely attributed to Venancio Mondlane, who only left Renamo shortly before the elections to run as an independent candidate. Post the elections, the country has been very unstable due to ongoing protests. Renamo is one of the opposition

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5:29

MK party has appointed Former public protector...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/26

As you may have heard in the news that MK party has appointed Former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party’s new convenor for Mpumalanga. Willies Mchunu who was once the ANC’s Premier for KZN has been announced as the KZN Convenor. Our senior political reporter Ntebo Mokobo has been watching the developments and now joins us on the line… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo – SABC Senior Political Journalist

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5:33

The ANC will hold its four day NEC meeting this...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/26

The ANC will hold its four day NEC meeting this afternoon in Boksburg, Ekurhuleni. Top of the agenda is the party’s electoral decline at the 29 May polls, where they lost their majority for the first time. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the NEC will deal with the diagnostic overview of the state of the party. We will bring you the press briefing live as soon as it starts, but for now to get a sense of what else is on the agenda, we are joined on the line by…. GUEST: Sibahle Motha – SABC

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7:18

Bianca Biehler is one of the 2024 TransUnion Rising...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

In conversation with Bianca Biehler who is one of the 2024 TransUnion Rising Star Awards winners. The awards celebrate the next generation of leaders who are shaping the future of the corporate and public sectors. Bianca has successfully led end-to-end digital transformation and innovation projects across various industries. GUEST: Bianca Biehler, Senior Digital Advisory Consultant @NTT DATA Inc.

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11:11

DA blasts Ramaphosa for calling Russia an ‘ally’ at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

Yesterday we spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucump about the statement the party released condemning President Cyril Ramaphosa for referring to Russia as “a valuable ally and friend” during an engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin. None of the DA’s Cabinet ministers are attending the 16th BRICS Summit. Are the cracks in the GNU deepening? To help us answer this question, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kitze, Political Analyst from the University of

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4:32

Mpumalanga learners hospitalised for suspected...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

24 learners from Enzani Primary in Mpumalanga were rushed to hospital earlier today for suspected consumption of contaminated food. Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter has been following this story and he now joins me on the line to give us the latest updates Guest: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter

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7:28

The Kuamsha app was developed as part of a study to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

The Kuamsha app was developed as part of a study to address depression in adolescents in rural and low resource settings. The app, based on behavioral activation principles, comprises a six-module interactive narrative game supported by weekly phone calls from trained peer mentors. To tell us more about the app, how it works and the different modules it has, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr Bianca Moffett, a medical doctor and researcher based at the University of the Witwatersrand

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6:37

KZN Integrated Safer Festive Season Campaign

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, spearheaded the launch of the Provincial Integrated Safer Festive Season Campaign earlier today, at the Dr. JL Dube Stadium in Inanda. The Premier joins me on the line to tell us more about the safer festive season campaign… GUEST: Thamsanqa Ntuli, KwaZulu-Natal Premier

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7:45

Earlier today President Cyril Ramaphosa told...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

Earlier today President Cyril Ramaphosa told delegates at the BRICS Summit that South Africa welcomes the Russian initiatives that are aimed at strengthening a number of BRICS countries through the various networks aimed at improving the future of BRICS countries’ transport networks and connectivity under the theme ‘Innovation and Digitalisation of Transport’. He also remarked that existing global institutional mechanisms need to be both strengthened and reformed to play a constructive role in

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5:05

Next month, the South African Poultry Association...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

Next month, the South African Poultry Association will submit its application for VAT-free chicken products to parliament. According to the organisation, the application for VAT-free chicken was in line with statements by President Cyril Ramaphosa on helping the country’s poor. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Izaak Breitenbach, CEO of the South African Poultry Association

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12:44

The African National Congress reacts to the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

The African National Congress reacts to the Democratic Alliance’s stance on Russia and the Government of National Unity. This after the DA leader John Steenhuisen sparked controversy by distancing his party from Russia. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

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7:31

Does the Democratic Republic of Congo need a new...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/24

President Felix Tshisekedi thinks so as he has just announced that he will establish a committee to look into changing the constitution next year. According to him the current one has its weaknesses as it does not fully cater for the country’s needs. What is concerning though is that we have witnessed other African presidents using constitutional reforms to circumvent term limits. Can he be trusted with this process? Joining us for this conversation is …… GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs

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4:13

In conversation with Tshepang Lutshaba who is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/23

In conversation with Tshepang Lutshaba who is spearheading and championing the fight against cancer. Lutshaba founded an organisation called SA United Against Cancer (SAUAC) with the sole hope of changing lives and making a difference in the lives of ordinary South Africans. GUEST: Tshepang Lutshaba, founder of SA United Against Cancer (SAUAC)

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8:48

DA distances itself from Ramaphosa comments

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/23

The Democratic Alliance released a statement earlier today distancing itself from recent comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during bilateral engagements with Russian President Vladimir Putin. DA National Spokesperson, Willie Aucump joins me on the line to tell us more about the party’s statement… GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokersperson

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10:11

Russia rolled out the red carpet to its allies...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/23

Russia rolled out the red carpet to its allies yesterday as it hosts the latest BRICS summit in a show of strength to the West. SABC News Reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James has been following today’s proceedings and joins me on the line to update us on what’s been happening… GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

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