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11:07

Botswana will be heading to the polls at the end of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

Aspiring parliamentary candidate for Goodhope-Mmathethe constituency in Botswana, Peggy Serame is our guest this afternoon. This as you may be aware that Botswana will be heading to the polls at the end of this month. Serame is part of the Botswana Democratic Party that has been in power since independence from Britain in 1966. In 2021, she became the country’s first female Minister of Finance after initially leading the Ministry of Trade and Industry. GUEST (BOTSWANA): Peggy Serame, Botswana’s

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6:52

"In the past five years, 2,118 police officers have...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

Earlier today, police in Limpopo arrested a fellow officer who allegedly killed six people for insurance claims purposes. The officer, stationed at the Senwabarwana police station, allegedly claimed more than R10 million. She had insured the lives of the six deceased and cashed out upon their murders. For more on this, let’s speak to….. GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

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8:34

Celebrating Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

Today we celebrate Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal from the Mandela School of Science & Technology in Mvezo village in the Eastern Cape, after she was named the Best Teacher of the Year at the 2024 National Teaching Awards that took place in Boksburg this past weekend. GUEST: Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal @ the Mandela School of Science & Technology in the Eastern Cape

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10:18

Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya elected Tshwane Mayor

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

We’ve so far spoken to Action SA and the DA in Tshwane on the election of Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya as the new Tshwane Mayor. ANC supported this candidate. ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary, George Matjila joins me on the line to shed some light on the decision to support the Action SA candidate… GUEST: George Matjila, ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary

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5:51

Big changes for petrol and diesel prices in South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said petrol and diesel should cost R14 per litre and that his department is in discussions with the National Treasury to decrease fuel prices. Mantashe made these comments during the 2024 Africa Oil Week Conference, where he delivered the keynote address. AA spokesperson, Layton Beard joins me on the line to discuss the possibility of our petrol price reaching the R14 mark and what should happen to make this possibility a reality… GUEST:

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8:15

9th Meeting of Experts on Credit Ratings

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

My colleague, Cathy Mohlahlana is in Cairo, Egypt for the 9th meeting of experts on credit ratings. The African Peer Review Mechanism convened this meeting of expert on credit rating to function as a consultative platform and reference group for technical review of the implementation of the AU program on support to Member States in the field of credit ratings. Let’s cross to Cathy Mohlahlana to find out more about this event… GUEST: Cathy Mohlahlana, Host of The Talking Point on SA FM

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13:23

Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya elected Tshwane Mayor

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

The City of Tshwane has its fourth mayor in three years, Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya. I spoke to Action SA’s Herman Mashaba when the show started just to get reaction from him about the new mayor. We’ll get reaction from ANC Tshwane after 5PM. For now, DA Tshwane spokesperson, Kwena Moloto joins me on the line to react to the election of the new mayor… GUEST: Kwena Moloto, DA Tshwane Spokesperson

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7:05

Tshwane temporarily shuts down north treatment plant...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

It seems water issues in the Hammanskraal area have gone from bad to worse. It has been widely reported that the Tshwane metro has temporarily shut down the Temba Water Treatment Plant that supplies water to Hammanskraal and surrounding areas, due to water quality challenges from the Leeukraal Dam. WaterCAN Executive Manager, Dr. Ferial Adam joins me on the line to discuss the impact of this move on the communities affected… GUEST: Dr. Ferial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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8:57

Voting is currently underway in Mozambique with the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

Voting is currently underway in Mozambique with the ruling Frelimo party expected to extend its 50-year grip on power. Nearly 17 million voters are registered to participate to elect their next president. Voters are divided along promises of change from the competing candidates Daniel Chapo and Ossufo Momade. Joining us to give us an update in terms of how things are going is…. GUEST (Mozambique): Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for our sister station Channel Africa

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8:33

ActionSA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya has been elected as the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

ActionSA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya has been elected as the new mayor of the City of Tshwane. Moya has been the acting mayor of the City of Tshwane since Cilliers Brink was removed in a vote of no confidence. She received 122 votes, to 86 for the DA’s Cilliers Brink. For more reaction on this, let’s speak to…. GUEST: Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA

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8:08

Post this year’s Eskom Expo International Science...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

Post this year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair. We chat to Salusiwe Mxayiya, a Grade 11 learner at Luhlaza High School in the Cape Town Region, who was recently presented with the Best Development Project award for investigating the population dynamics and infection rates of Hector’s lantern fish. GUEST: Salusiwe Mxayiya, Grade 11 learner from Luhlaza High School

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10:39

ActionSA’s plan to audit foreign-owned spaza shops in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

Earlier on I spoke to Action SA eThekwini Councillor, Zwakele Mncwango, about the party’s plan to audit foreign-owned spaza shops in eThekwini. From the conversation, it seems not all parties in the region are in-support of the planned audit of foreign-owned spaza shops. In fact, Zwakele Mncwango says the ANC in KZN has rejected the recommendation to investigate foreign-owned spaza shops. We reached out to ANC KZN spokesperson, Mafika Mndebele to join us on the show… GUEST: Mafika Mndebele, ANC KZN

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9:12

Who will be SA's next Entrepreneur of the Year?

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

After months of preparation and the rigorous evaluation of 600 entrants, 16 business leaders are in the running for the title of SA’s Entrepreneur of the Year. This year sees an impressive mix of businesses shortlisted, from Legends Barber to digital comms agency, Retroviral, and a space component manufacturing company. I’m joined on the line by David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited to tell us more about what recognition from a competition like

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7:30

AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit’s corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

We just spoke to Barry Bateman, AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit’s Spokesperson about corruption allegations levelled against Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi. The Premier’s spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla joins me on the line now to share their views on these allegations… GUEST: Sizwe Pamla, Gauteng Premier’s Spokesperson

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8:56

AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit’s corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

The AfriForum Private Prosecution Unit released a statement earlier today alleging that, Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, was implicated in corruption cover-up and thwarting criminal investigation. According to the statement, Panyaza Lesufi is alleged to be a central figure in a massive cover-up of rampant corruption, money laundering and fraud that has cost the provincial government hundreds of millions of rand that was allocated to the Department of Social Development to support needy NGOs

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9:23

Ayanda Colombile who represents unemployed learners...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

In conversation with Ayanda Colombile who represents unemployed learners and SMMEs in the O.R Tambo Region in the Eastern Cape who were part of a Skills Development Programme, targeting unemployed youth beneficiaries for the duration of three months. Apparently, some of them haven’t been paid what is due to them and there was no proper explanation as to why they haven’t received their payments. GUEST: Ayanda Colombile, Unemployed graduate representing the O.R Tambo SMMEs

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6:25

Ethiopia's parliament has replaced the country’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

Ethiopia's parliament has replaced the country’s first female head of state, Sahle-Work Zewde. There have been reports that she was having a difficult working relationship with the current Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed and his colleagues. GUEST: Professor Mamo Muchi, Pan Africanist Professor for Justice, Peace and Security

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8:38

ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for an audit of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/08

ActionSA in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for an audit of spaza shops in eThekwini to determine how many are owned or run by illegal foreigners. This as they attempt to address the needs and concerns of local communities. To explain how this proposal will work is….. GUEST: Zwakele Mncwango, ActionSA Provincial Chairperson

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3:41

COSATU National Strike Round Up: Polokwane

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/07

We continue our rolling coverage of the COSATU National Strike as we move to the north of the country. SABC News Reporter, Koketso Motau has been following proceedings in Polokwane, Limpopo and he joins me on the line to chat to us about what has been happening… GUEST: Koketso Motau, SABC News Reporter

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5:58

Cosatu National Day of Action

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/07

Today trade union federation Cosatu, embarked on the National Day of Action against what it terms, the crippling economic crisis in the country, characterised by joblessness, poverty and inequality. Let’s now cross to one of our reporters who is currently in Bloemfontein Guest: Solly Phethoe - General secretary of Cosatu

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