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6:26

SANCO KZN says registering foreign owned spaza shops...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

The government has clarified the application deadline for spaza shop registration, though confusion persists, with owners calling for an extension. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting a Friday, 13 December deadline, Cogta’s head of communications, Legadima Leso, confirmed that the actual registration deadline is Tuesday, 17 December. SANCO KZN is not happy with government registering spaza shops owned by foreign nationals, calling the move “legalizing crime”. To tell us what

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4:22

Truck Drivers stuck at the South-Africa Botswana border

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

We’ve been getting updates about what is happening at the Lebombo border linking South Africa and Mozambique. Today we saw reports that truck drivers have been stranded at the South Africa-Botswana border for days. To talk to us about what causes these delays as well as paint a clearer picture about what is happening at that border, I am joined on the line by GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC News Reporter

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6:54

SAMWU close M1 Freeway

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

The M1 Freeway in Johannesburg is closed at Smit Street in Braamfontein due to a protest by South African Municipal Workers Union members. There was heavy traffic and delays in the area as the highway was closed in both. By two thirty this afternoon, SAMWU members were still waiting for an address from Joburg mayor, Dada Morero. To give us an update on what is happening on the M1, I am joined by… GUEST: Thobani Nkosi, SAMWU Gauteng’s Regional Secretary

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5:44

Using Technology to Scale Numeracy and Literacy...

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2024/12/12

Technology is rapidly reshaping educational landscapes around the globe, and South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector is no exception. As a means of supporting young learners in foundational skills, technology is now being carefully integrated into ECD centres to provide scalable, high-quality numeracy and literacy programmes. To tell us more about this, I am joined by… GUEST: Theresa Michael, CEO of Afrika Tikkun Bambanani

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5:17

A new mayor has been elected in Limpopo's Thabazimbi...

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2024/12/12

Let’s move to Limpopo now where the hung Thabazimbi municipality is holding its first council meeting in which if all goes well a mayor will be elected. You may recall that last week’s by elections didn’t produce an outright winner which makes today’s meeting even more interesting as we are likely to see coalition partnerships emerge. Joining us to give us the latest on this is… GUEST: Michael Makungo, SABC News reporter based in Limpopo

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7:29

Africa’s quest for a permanent security council seat:...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

Still on the UN Secretary General’s visit to the country. Interestingly, Antonio Guterres has vowed to assist the African continent in its efforts to secure a permanent seat on the Security Council. But what are some of the major hurdles around this issue and why it has taken this long for Africa to achieve its objective? GUEST: Prof Chris Isike, Professor of International Relations at the University of Pretoria

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12:50

What can we expect from the EFF’s National Elective...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

It’s all systems go for the EFF national conference which officially begins tomorrow. The party has been going through a lot lately post this year’s general elections and following the defection of key figures to former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. But can the party reinvent its politics post its third National People’s Assembly? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Tessa Dooms, political analyst

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9:12

Today we celebrate one of the winners of the GQ Men...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/11

Today we celebrate one of the winners of the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2024, Omar Badsha, who for nearly four decades, played a pivotal role in the resistance efforts across Natal and the Western Cape, using his artistic platform to expose the harsh realities of racial inequality and social injustice. Badsha was honoured with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’. GUEST: Omar Badsha, CEO of the South African History Online

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5:21

Mashatile attends launch of corporate social...

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2024/12/11

Earlier today, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile attended and addressed the launch ceremony of the corporate social responsibility report of Chinese-funded enterprises in South Africa. The Deputy President attended the event at China Construction Bank in Sandton, at the invitation of the South Africa-China Economic Trade and Association. SABC News Economics reporter, Katlego Legodi was in Sandton and joins me on the line to tell us about the launch… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics

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8:37

What did you Google in 2024?

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/11

Google released its annual “Year in Search” on yesterday, rounding up the top trending queries entered into its namesake search engine in 2024. The results show terms that saw the highest spike in traffic compared to last year, ranging from key news events, notably global elections, to the most popular songs, athletes and unforgettable pop-culture moments that people looked up worldwide. To give us a clearer picture on what you googled in 2024, I am joined on the line by… GUEST:

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6:58

What happens to Bela Act on Friday? Analyst says...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/11

As the deadline for the enactment of the two polarising clauses of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act draws closer, education activist Hendrick Makaneta says that at the crux of the ongoing contention is the use of Afrikaans as the medium of teaching at certain schools. To share more of his thoughts with us, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

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7:54

Gauteng authorities have shut down more than 540...

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2024/12/11

Earlier today, Gauteng’s Acting Premier, Lebogang Maile briefed the media on the ongoing registration of Spaza Shops. During the briefing, he revealed that Gauteng authorities have shut down more than 540 Spaza Shops operating without proper documentation or failing to meet environmental health standards. But how is the overall process going? He joins us now to elaborate further on this… GUEST: Lebogang Maile, Gauteng Finance MEC & Acting Premier

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8:00

Update on the state of eThekwini beaches

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/11

EThekwini Municipality’s Mayor, Cllr Cyril Xaba joins us to share an important update regarding the state of eThekwini beaches. This as more people are expected to flock to the city during the festive season. However, there are those who are concerned about the state of the beaches as some are closed due to high levels of E. coli. Yesterday we received a call from one of our listeners who alluded to this problem as well. Take a listen to what he had to say… GUEST: Cllr Cyril Xaba,

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11:20

Save SA calling for a national referendum re the...

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2024/12/11

Save South Africa Civic Movement urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to call for a national referendum in relation to the country’s Constitution. They are arguing that the past ten to fifteen years have not been good for many ordinary citizens of this country due to the current Constitution that does not adequately respond to their needs. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, Spokesperson of Save South Africa

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7:31

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/11

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in the country and we understand that during his one-day visit he will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as other senior officials like DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola. His discussions with them will focus on South Africa’s G20 Presidency, regional and global issues. Joining us to help us understand the significance of his visit is….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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11:39

Today we tell you more about this wonderful...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/10

Today we tell you more about this wonderful non-profit organisation which is based in the UK called ‘Kesho Collective’ and how they use our Springboks away games (especially when they play in the United Kingdom) to support charitable causes in South Africa. They also use social events to unite South Africans abroad, particularly those who are based in London. The organisation was launched earlier this year by two remarkable South Africans Matthew and Nicholas McGregor. GUEST (UK):

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9:23

SACP 5th special national congress

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2024/12/10

Later this week, the SACP will discuss how it will contest elections while remaining part of the Tripartite Alliance. It is no secret that the party has been actively advocating for the reconfiguration of its alliance with the ANC to make sure they have a stronger voice and greater influence in decision-making. To help us breakdown some of the issues that will take center stage at the party’s conference, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

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9:23

Pretoria High School for Girls Challenges Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/10

The School Governing Body of Pretoria High School for Girls confronted the Gauteng Department of Education in the High Court earlier today, contesting the legitimacy of the department’s investigation into alleged racism at the institution. The SGB contends that the probe was unlawful and seeks to halt the implementation of its recommendations while demanding access to the complete report. SABC News reporter, Patricia Visagie was in court and she joins me on the line to tell us what happened in

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12:25

BP is the first petrol station in South Africa to be...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/10

In June 2021, BP in partnership with Pick n Pay, announced plans to sell wine through its Pick n Pay Express forecourt convenience stores. The Pick n Pay Express store at BP Radiokop on Johannesburg’s the Westrand was the first to offer wine on its shelves, with a planned rollout to other BP sites expected in the coming months. A number of organisations are calling for an immediate halt on the sale of alcohol at petrol station forecourt shops. One of those organisations is Working for an

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10:59

DA Annual Report Card

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2024/12/10

We examine the DA’s annual report card for the Gauteng Provincial Government. The party has issued a scathing assessment of the Gauteng Provincial Government under Premier Lesufi’s leadership, assigning an overall score of just 2.9 out of 10. GUEST: Solly Msimang, DA Gauteng Leader

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