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8:22

two Afrika Tikkun’s young ambassadors, following...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

We hear from two Afrika Tikkun’s young ambassadors, following their remarkable participation in this year’s prestigious Spirit of Belron Challenge. The event took place in the UK not so long ago and throughout the challenge - participants cycled, ran, walked, swam, and travelled by wheelchair, covering a total distance of 64,000 kilometres. GUEST: Shaylet Sibanda (Afrika Tikkun ambassador, 18- year-old) GUEST: Masego Madiga (Afrika Tikkun ambassador, 16-year-old)

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9:35

Public Protector’s report on the Thabo Bester escape

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

Public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has found the Department of Correctional Services have acted improperly in the Thabo Bester infamous escape scandal that has rocked the country. GUEST: Khulu Phasiwe, Public Protector Spokesperson

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7:53

The Top Women Awards celebrates 21 years of gender...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

The 21st edition of the Top Women Awards were announced today. This prestigious event has become a beacon for recognising organisations leading the way in gender reform, as well as female leaders and advocates for inclusion. Project manager of the Awards, Odelia Fester joins me on the line to tell us more about the awards… GUEST: Odelia Fester, Project Manager - Top Women

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7:04

Seriti Mine Retrenchments

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

Seriti workers staged a protest outside the coal giant's offices in Illovo earlier today. Workers are against looming retrenchments at Seriti’s Mpumalanga operations andhave thus issued a warning to the coal giant of potential disruptions to its operations in the province. If the retrenchment proposal goes ahead, more than 1,100 employees could lose their jobs. NUM Highveld Regional Chair, Malekutu Bizzah Motubase joins me on the line… GUEST: Malekutu Bizzah Motubase, NUM Highveld Regional

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8:19

Phase 2: Business and Government partnership

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched phase 2 of the business & government partnership. The President said through continued collaboration between government and business, the country can achieve an economic growth target of 3% by 2025, as envisaged by business. GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News Economics Reporter

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9:31

Who is your unforgettable teacher?

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

As the Department of Basic Education intends to honour exceptional teachers this coming weekend on the 5th of October, which is World Teachers’ Day. Elijah Mhlanga joins us to explain the selection criteria of the National Teaching Awards. The NTAs programme is one of the ways in which the department acknowledges the extraordinary dedication and effort of excellent teachers, often under very difficult conditions. GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson of the Department of Basic Education

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9:00

(BOSA) has decided to give the Government of National...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

In conversation with Mmusi Maimane on why his organisation (BOSA) has decided to give the Government of National Unity a 50% performance during the first 100 days in office. Maimane argues that the GNU’s focus is on handing out positions to parties in exchange for cooperation. GUEST: Mmusi Maimane, Leader of BuildOneSA (BOSA)

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7:11

Iran vs Israel: What might both sides do next?

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/02

As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, we look at the military might of Israel vs Iran, Lebanon and Yemen. This as we attempt to gauge as to whether this war is likely to end anytime soon. GUEST: Helmoed Heitman, Defence analyst

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7:31

A landmark study conducted by the Cape Peninsula...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

A landmark study conducted by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has revealed promising insights into the potential cardiovascular benefits of Rooibos. We understand that this study is the first to use advanced technology to assess real-time heart function in participants with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. To tell us more about the outcomes of the study is…… GUEST: Prof Jeanine Marnewick, Director of the Applied Microbial and Health Biotechnology Institute at the Cape

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9:56

JSC resolves 'by majority vote' to continue judges'...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

The Judicial Service Commission has resolved to go ahead with its October sitting without Dr. John Hlophe, who is interdicted on an interim basis from participating. This comes after the JSC held an urgent virtual meeting on yesterday to discuss the MK Party’s request for a postponement. GUEST: Adv. Sesi Baloyi JSC, member of the JSC [in terms of section 178(1)(j), four persons designated by the President]

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7:49

Twelve entrepreneurs from South Africa, Malawi, and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

Twelve entrepreneurs from South Africa, Malawi, and Lesotho had the opportunity to present their creative industry ventures to potential investors during the Création Africa Days event, held at the French Residence last month. Among these entrepreneurs was Pretoria-based designer, Glorinah Khutso Mabaso of Renaissance Design, who blends modern living with ancient African-inspired patterns. GUEST: Glorinah Khutso Mabaso, Founder of Renaissance Design

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6:08

Action SA lays criminal complaint against Simelane

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

ActionSA has filed a criminal complaint against the Justice Minister Thembi Simelane relating to her alleged corrupt involvement with a VBS Mutual Bank loan. It is alleged while serving as the Polokwane Mayor in 2016, Justice Minister Thembi Simelane took a loan of over 500-thousand rand. GUEST: Malebo Kobe ActionSA member of palirment

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5:52

Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Presser

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

The Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Oscar Mabuyane, the Deputy Ministers of Police, Cassel Mathale and the MEC of Safety in the Eastern Cape, Xolile Nqata engaged families and the community of Lusikisiki earlier on the progress of investigations in the mass shooting which led to the killing of 18 people in the area. SABC News Reporter, Fundiswa Mhlekude was at the briefing and joins us on the line… GUEST: Fundiswa Mhlekude, SABC News Reporter

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9:36

Should the government intervene and remove Ultra...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

Due to negative health implications of ultra-processed foods. Some experts are urging the government to be proactive in safeguarding against foods such as these. What is also concerning is that recently, the World Health Organisation ranked South Africa among the nations with the highest levels of obesity. GUEST: Dr Angelique Cotzee, Member of the South African Medical Association

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8:10

Standard Bank hosted its 4th and successful annual...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

Standard Bank hosted its 4th and successful annual Climate Summit earlier today. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, South Africa. To talk to us about some of the important thinghat were discussed during today’s conference is……. GUEST: Luvuyo Masinda, Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking Chief Executive (CE)

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8:29

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says next...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) says next week’s sitting will go ahead as scheduled. This despite the fact that uMkhonto weSizwe Party has written to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya requesting that the sitting should await the outcome of the review application as they have filed an appeal interdicting parliamentary leader John Hlophe from joining the sitting. So what’s next for the party following the JSC’s announcement? GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party’s national spokesperson

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7:27

The Lesotho Highlands water system has been closed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/01

The Lesotho Highlands water system has been closed for maintenance and this will go on for six-months, starting from today. During this period, there will be no transfer of water from the Katse Dam to Muela Hydropower Station, which will result in the stoppage of power generation at the Muela Hydropower Station in Lesotho. Additionally, there will be no delivery of water from Lesotho to South Africa through the 37 km delivery tunnel. For an update on this, ware are joined by…….. GUEST (Lesotho):

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10:01

‘WEEE are SA’ which empowers South Africans with the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

We tell you more about this wonderful initiative called ‘WEEE are SA’ which empowers South Africans with the knowledge of how to properly dispose of tech waste. Their mission is to spread awareness and educate communities about the hazards of e-waste. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Aysha Lotter, Spokesperson for WEEE are SA

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8:03

Tension between ANC Gauteng and Hellen Zille

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

ANC Gauteng chairperson, Panyaza Lesufi, and the DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, are at odds over the removal of Cilliers Brink as mayor of Tshwane. Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast gave us his analysis on this situation when we started the show. We’ll now be getting comments from both the DA and the ANC, starting with ANC Gauteng spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela who joins me on the line guest: Kwena Moloto, DA Tshwane Spokesperson

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10:01

Tension between ANC Gauteng and Hellen Zille

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

ANC Gauteng chairperson, Panyaza Lesufi, and the DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, are at odds over the removal of Cilliers Brink as mayor of Tshwane. Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast gave us his analysis on this situation when we started the show. We’ll now be getting comments from both the DA and the ANC, starting with ANC Gauteng spokesperson, Lesego Makhubela who joins me on the line guest: TK Nciza, ANC Gauteng Provincial Secretary

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