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6:53

2024 Matric results to be withheld from newspapers

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

The Information Regulator has directed the Department of Basic Education not to publish the results of Matric 2024 in newspapers, and has asked to get permission before doing so in future. To get more on this directive, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Adv Pensy Tlakula

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6:44

Soweto Spaza Shops registration

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

Yesterday, Operation Dudula Movement orchestrated a protest at the Jabulani Service Centre in Soweto, halting operations as community members rallied against the registration of foreign nationals who own spaza shops in the locality. To get an update on what happened in Soweto today, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter

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8:07

Civil Society Demands that President Ramaphosa Amends...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

Civil Society Demands that President Ramaphosa Amends the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Act to End Gender-Based Violence in South Africa. Advocacy groups such as Call to Action Collective, urge immediate reforms to the NCGBVF Act to honor commitments made to victims of gender-based violence and femicide. To get more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kayan Leung, Head of strategic litigation and gender equality programmes at Lawyers for Human Rights 16:30 News

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8:20

G20 Leaders’ Summit

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

As the G20 Leaders’ Summit draws to a close. We look at some of the most pressing issues that were discussed at the G20 Social. The gathering discussed fundamental issues such as climate change and the fight against hunger and poverty – but most importantly a global call for inclusion, democracy and governance reforms was made by social movements from around the world. Joining us to unpack some of the important issues that were discussed is….. GUEST (Brazil): Jamal Ramburuth, G20 Project Lead for

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7:30

Ukraine marks 1000 days of war

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

As Ukraine marks 1000 days of war. We understand that the humanitarian situation on the ground remains critical, with conditions worsening in frontline regions. On the other hand, the United Nations estimates that 14.6 million Ukrainians, almost 40% of the country's population, will need humanitarian assistance this year. Joining us to discuss the devastating effects of this ongoing war is…. GUEST: Liubov Abravitova, Ukranian Ambassador to South Africa

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11:47

The Pretoria high court has postponed the Society for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

The Pretoria high court has postponed the Society for the Protection of Our Constitution’s court application that sought relief for illegal miners stuck underground in Stilfontein to Thursday. The court bid is based on the police’s initial plan not to supply any aid or rescue plans to the illegal miners. For more information on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Yasmin Omar, Attorney representing the Society for the Protection of Our Constitution

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8:47

Eskom urges customers to recode pre-paid meters

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/19

With less than five days remaining until the 24 November deadline. Eskom is urging all prepaid electricity customers to update their meters immediately to avoid an unexpected loss of electricity. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Daphne Mokoena, Eskom spokesperson

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9:07

Today we chat to Eugene Opperman, one of the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

Today we chat to Eugene Opperman, one of the remarkable South Africans who contribute immensely to social justice. Last month Opperman received the social justice champion of the year award from the Centre for Social Justice which is based at Stellenbosch University. GUEST: Eugene Opperman, Attorney, mediator, director and founder of Oppermans Inc.

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3:51

Women in Wealth 2025 summit

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

The Graça Machel Trust has gathered women from the continent in Johannesburg for a three-day Women in Wealth 2025 summit that started today. SABC News’ Economics reporter, Katlego Legodi was at the summit and joins me on the line to share some of the key highlights from day one of the summit… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News’ Economics Reporter

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15:47

MK is the future of progressive politics in South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

Political analyst, Tessa Dooms put out a tweet over the weekend that had a number of people worked up. What did the tweet say, you may ask? “MK is the future of progressive politics in South Africa” … That’s the tweet. Tessa went on to say that she will talk & write about this substantively at some point so I thought why not have this conversation with her today… GUEST: Tessa Dooms, Political Analyst

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8:08

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants law enforcement...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa wants law enforcement officers to tread carefully when undertaking the mission to rescue miners from underground in Stilfontein, North West. In his weekly newsletter released earlier today, the president said materials used by miners were dangerous and police needed to be cautious. Let’s get an update from someone close to the situation… GUEST: Thembile Botman, Stilfontein Community Leader

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10:32

Operation Dudula members block foreign nationals from...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

Earleir today, members of Operation Dudula gathered at the Civic Centre in Jabulani in an effort to block foreign nationals from registering their spaza shops, claiming that they are stealing business from locals. Spaza shop owners are trying to register their businesses as part of government intervention to fight against the recent spate of food poisoning cases. To hear what else has been happening in Jabulani, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

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7:47

The Power of a positive mindset: “Whatever you...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

In today’s personal growth feature I will be talking to Professional and Personal Development Coach, Dr. Nozi Mjoli, who has recently a published a book titled The Power of a positive mindset: “Whatever you believe, you become”. Dr. Mjoli will share a few key points that a crucial to one’s personal growth… GUEST: Dr. Nozi Mjoli, Professional and Personal Development Coach

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10:44

the Africa Center together with the Fatherland group...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

Let’s move to the UK now where this past weekend, the Africa Center together with the Fatherland group observed the 140th anniversary of the Berlin Conference and looked at the legacy and the ongoing impact of this historic event that divided up Africa along the colonial era borders that we know today. In essence, the conference paved the way for Africa’s colonisation. GUEST (UK): Olu Alake, CEO of the Africa Center

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10:44

Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is allegedly facing challenges...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

With Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi allegedly facing challenges within his party. We look at the political ramifications of rumours currently doing the rounds and examine what these rumours mean for him personally and his political future as some are of the view that he may leave EFF. GUEST: Prof Dirk Kotze, Political analyst based @UNISA

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6:55

The G20 Summit is currently underway in Brazil

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/18

We outline the objectives of the G20 Summit that is currently underway in Brazil. The Summit will see various heads of state and government approve the agreements negotiated throughout the year and point out ways of dealing with global challenges. But most importantly, South Africa will be officially handed the G20 Presidency. Joining us to talk about the significance of this year’s Summit and South Africa’s participation is….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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36:07

The Fireside Chat with Reia Ledwaba

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/15

Today we chat to former Ria Stars club owner, Ria Ledwaba. She will tell us more about her interesting journey and the challenges she had to overcome to become one of South Africa’s revered football administrators. GUEST: Ria Ledwaba, former SAFA vice-president & founder of Ria Ledwaba Foundation

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6:05

Rethinking policymaking in the era of AI

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/15

In October this year, Professor Willem Fourie from Stellenbosch University participated in Meta’s Open Innovation AI Research Community Annual Research Workshop at Meta’s London offices. The event brought together AI researchers and practitioners to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. Professor Fourie presented on the use of large language models to enhance policy advice. The professor joins me on the line to tell us more about policymaking in the era of AI… GUEST: Professor

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13:13

The MK party used (AAAM) us and then discarded us...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/15

2 days ago, I spoke to the secretary general of the All-African Alliance Movement, Bishop Meshack Tebe about their pending court case against the MK Party. In that conversation, the secretary general mentioned a press conference happening today where “everything about the MK Party will be exposed”. It is Friday and we thought we should catch up with the All-African Alliance Movement and hear what happened at the press conference. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Bishop Meshack Tebe,

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7:40

PSIRA carried out an operation at the Southgate Mall...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/15

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, PSIRA, has been conducting compliance operations across the country with the latest one being in Midrand, Johannesburg. 2 days ago, PSIRA carried out the same operation at the Southgate Mall where 27 car guards were arrested. Out of the 27, 24 were Zimbabweans and 3 South Africans. To get more information about these operations, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mpho Sechoaro, Deputy Director of the Private Security Industry Regulatory

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