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6:46

The Global Watch: Namibia Election update

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/29

Voting continues in Namibia in 36 polling stations today after a chaotic election start on Wednesday that was largely caused by technical glitches. Challenges of shortage of ballot papers in some polling stations also contributed to delays and long queues in some voting stations. On the other hand, some opposition political parties are demanding that the country’s Electoral Commission should stop vote counting over allegations of unprofessional conduct. So what’s the current state of affairs? To

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4:33

Seventeen more illegal miners resurface at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Seventeen illegal miners have resurfaced earlier today from two separate mine shafts in Stilfontein. North West Police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, joins me on the line to tell us more about this… GUEST: Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone, North West Police spokesperson

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6:19

At least 24 people were injured and 620 homes...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

At least 24 people were injured and 620 homes destroyed yesterday when a severe weather hit parts of Randfontein, west of Joburg. The injured were at the Umphakathi Mall when the tornado hit at about 1.15pm. Most of them had minor injuries and were shoppers at the Boxer supermarket. The tornado hit Randfontein, Mohlakeng and Toekomsrus. The Executive Mayor of Rand West City Local Municipality, Cllr. William Matsheke joins me on the line to give us an update… GUEST: William Matsheke, Executive

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8:55

Johannesburg residents, already grappling with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Johannesburg residents, already grappling with chronic water shortages and limited supply, may soon have to bear increased restrictions and intensified disconnections. This is if Joburg Water is unable to rein in consumption. Joburg Water hosted a media briefing earlier today to provide an update on the state of water supply in the city and within the troubled Commando system. GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAn Executive Manager

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10:20

First ever Bapedi Prime Minister Advocate Ngoako...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Following his appointment as the first ever Bapedi Nation Prime Minister. Former premier of Limpopo, Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi speaks to us about his new role and what he intends to do going forward to promote and preserve the Bapedi tribe practices, customs and culture. GUEST: Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi, new and first Prime Minister of the Bapedi Nation

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6:31

Thabazimbi’s upcoming by-elections

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

We assess Thabazimbi’s state of readiness ahead of next week’s by-elections. 12 wards will be contested by 21 political parties and 5 independent candidates. What makes these by-elections more interesting is that they take place after the dissolution of the entire municipality that was witnessed in August last year due to infighting and lack of service delivery. So a year later - can things function better this time around? For more on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Nkaro Mateta, IEC’s Provincial

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7:36

The International Criminal Court’s issued arrest...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

Head of European Rohingya Council, Dr Ambia Perveen reacts to the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing. The ICC is of the view that there are grounds to believe that Hlaing was responsible for crimes against humanity after he led a deadly campaign against the Rohingya community in 2017. GUEST (Germany): Dr Ambia Perveen, Head of European Rohingya Council

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9:11

The MK Party prepares to host its first anniversary...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/28

As the MK Party prepares to host its first anniversary since it was formally launched in December last year. We speak to Dr Khanyisile Tshabala about how the party hopes to restore the “dignity of Afrikan people” as boldly pronounced by its constitution. According to her, among other things, the party aims to address the issue of intergenerational trauma at both the individual and national levels. GUEST: Dr Khanyisile Litchfield Tshabalala, MK Party member and former South African navy admiral

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3:54

Westbury Protest: CLIP + SABC NEWS REPORT

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

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7:15

Today we salute Rene Naylor who after 16 years of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Today we salute Rene Naylor who after 16 years of service has officially retired from the rugby national team. Naylor who is fondly known as “Player 24” due to her contribution to the success of the Springboks, joined the national team’s medical staff in 2008 and has contributed immensely to its success as she helped our rugby players in terms of maximising their performance while minimising their risk of injuries. GUEST: Rene Naylor, former Springboks Physiotherapist

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11:46

ANC NWC summon ANC KZN PEC to a meeting

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

The ANC National Working Committee has summoned the entire PEC of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal to a meeting to be held on Saturday in Boksburg, Gauteng. What could this meeting possibly be about? To share some light on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Samkele Maseko, Senior Political Reporter at the SABC

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5:27

Father A Nation calls for urgent shift in addressing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

As South Africa marks the start of 16 Days of Activism, an organization called ‘Father A Nation’ believes a fresh and urgent narrative is emerging, one that goes beyond simply creating awareness and highlights the need to heal men, the primary perpetrators of gender-based violence, as the key to breaking the cycle of abuse. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Craig Wilkinson, Founder and CEO at Father A Nation

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8:05

City of Joburg’s City Manager, Floyd Brink spoke to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

City of Joburg’s City Manager, Floyd Brink spoke to the media and said water issues in Westbury will be sorted by the end of the week and water tanks will be dispatched in the meantime. Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, Ferrial Haffajee has extensively covered water issues in the City of Joburg so I thought we should have her on the show to talk about the impact such issues would generally have on communities. GUEST: Ferrial Haffajee, Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick

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6:28

Residents of Westbury were protesting earlier this...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Residents of Westbury were protesting earlier this morning over ongoing water challenges in the area. The residents wanted to address Joburg’s executive Mayor, Dada Morero regarding this on-going issue. Jon Garicke, standing in for Sakina, played a clip from the protest and I felt we needed to hear it again before talking to SABC News Reporter, Sashin Naidoo who was at the protest. Listen to this… GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter

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7:08

Namibia election update

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

Let’s move to Namibia now - where voters are currently casting their ballots for a new president and parliament in what could be a tough election to win for the ruling SWAPO party. Sophie Mokoena is currently in Namibia and she joins us now to give us the latest……. QUEST (Namibia): Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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5:58

Broken promises: protesters caught between teargas,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

We unpack the findings of the latest Amnesty International report titled, ‘Broken promises: protesters caught between teargas, bullets and batons in Angola’. According to the report, Angolan police routinely responded to protests by violating the rights to life and inflicting beatings which could amount to torture and ill- treatment. What is even more concerning is the fact that Angolan authorities have held no one accountable for these violations. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are

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9:04

The department of education in the Northern Cape has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/27

The department of education in the Northern Cape has urged law enforcement agencies to deal harshly with matriculants who organise pens down parties after finishing their exams. Also earlier today, our minister of education warned students who will be hosting these parties to stay away from alcohol. But how should parents and society in general deal with this issue? GUEST: Matakanye Matakanya, Secretary General of the School’s Governing Bodies

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5:20

The winners of the 2024 Township Economy Awards were...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/26

The winners of the 2024 Township Economy Awards were announced this past weekend, and Thulani Ntshuntshe from Five Star Fire, received the Chairman’s award. The awards recognise game-changers making an impact in their communities while contributing to South Africa’s economic development. GUEST: Thulani Ntshuntshe, CEO & Co-founder of Five Star Fire

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7:56

EFF in Constitutional Court over challenge to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/26

GUEST: Modidima Mannya, Legal Analyst

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