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9:29

Standard Bank’s 4th Climate Summit

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

We tell you more about Standard Bank’s 4th Climate Summit which is due to take place tomorrow. The Summit is one of the cornerstones of Standard Bank Group’s sustainability strategy and it will feature a series of dynamic panel discussions exploring critical themes at the heart of Africa's energy transition. GUEST: Rentia van Tonder, Head of Power at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking

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6:41

21-year-old 'drug mule' arrested at OR Tambo on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

A 21-year-old woman found with drugs in her stomach has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for alleged drug trafficking. This happened a couple of days after a Namibian woman was found to have swallowed over 60 pellets of suspected cocaine at the same airport. GUEST: Professor Kholofelo Rakubu, Criminologist from the Tshwane University of Technology

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8:56

Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa hosts Renewable Energy...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

Earlier today, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa gathered role-players in the energy space for the inaugural Ministerial Renewable Energy Seminar under the theme "Advancing Renewable Energy: A Comprehensive Review of the IPP Procurement Process". SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi attended the seminar and joins me on the line to share some of the key take outs from the seminar… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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8:07

the Gauteng government announced that it has made its...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

Earlier today, the Gauteng government announced that it has made its first instalment of R3.8 billion to settle its e-toll debt. You may recall that the total e-toll debt to the SA National Roads Agency was divided between the Gauteng government and National Treasury. How did they raise the money to pay for this debt? To react to this is…. GUEST: Wyne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA

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7:53

Old Mutual has agreed to pay the administrative...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

Old Mutual has agreed to pay the administrative sanction imposed by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) over non-compliance of anti-money laundering rules. According to SARB, Old Mutual failed to timeously report on suspicious and unusual transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in compliance with its suspicious and unusual transaction reporting obligations. GUEST: Khaya Sithole is an accountant, academic and activist

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9:09

As more countries are supporting the growing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

As more countries are supporting the growing calls by Africans leaders for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, the question that we are asking today is - Can Africa unite and make the right choices in terms of who must occupy those two seats? On the other hand, what purpose will these two seats serve without Veto powers? GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst & Expert on diplomatic relations

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9:06

A war of words has ensued between the African...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/30

A war of words has ensued between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, following the ousting of former City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink. The DA has warned the ANC to bring back Brink, or the party won’t entertain any talks of ensuring stability in other hung metros ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. However, the ANC in Gauteng has accused the DA of wanting to sow divisions between the provincial executive committee (PEC) and national executive committee (NEC), also

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9:03

Monday next week will see the launch of the Green...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

Monday next week will see the launch of the Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation that has been achieved through a strategic collaboration between Chemical Industries and Education and Training Authority, Mining Qualifications Authority and Transport Education Training Authority. The partnership between these three institutions will produce training programmes that are aimed at upskilling role players within the green hydrogen economy across the chemical, mining and transport sectors. Joining us

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6:25

Ronald Lamola meets U.S. Secretary of State, Antony...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, met with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on the margins of UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. Minister Lamola described the meeting as a constructive engagement and further stated that the relationship South Africa and the US have is dynamic and constantly evolving. GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate editor at the Daily Maverick

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10:12

MKP’s John Hlophe barred from any JSC activities by...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

Earlier on we got reaction from Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter Campaign on the Western Cape High Court’s judgment barring MK Party’s John Hlophe from any Judicial Services Commission activities. To help us understand the judgment, I am joined on the line by legal analyst, Melusi Xulu… GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal analyst

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7:26

Millions of South Africans can now breathe a sigh of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

The parking ticket process has for many years been a pain point for many shoppers. From losing a ticket, to forgetting to go to the pay station, getting to the boom-gate after your free parking time has expired, we’ve all experienced the pain of parking tickets. Millions of South Africans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the new ticketless parking app admyt guarantees easing this pain. Admyt co-CEO, Kfir Rusin joins me on the line to tell us more about the app… GUEST: Kfir Rusin, co-CEO of

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5:18

Ahmed Kathrada Foundation reacts to the return of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation released a statement earlier today reacting to the return of over 40 freedom fighters' remains from exile. The repatriation initiative is part of a broader effort to bring the remains of freedom fighters who died in exile to their final resting places. Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Comunication’s manager, Anele Gcwabe joins me on the line GUEST: Anele Gcwabe, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Comunication’s manager

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6:16

The Centre for Development and Enterprise says...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

The Centre for Development and Enterprise says President Cyril Ramaphosa must urgently appoint a retired judge to conduct an inquiry into the National Prosecution Authority and its leadership, performance, structure and independence. This is one of the recommendations contained in their new report titled “Agenda 2024: Priorities for South Africa’s new government”. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Centre for Development Enterprise

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8:23

homecoming ceremony for South African freedom...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

Post today’s homecoming ceremony for South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe during the apartheid era. We look at the historical relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, highlighting the seminal role that was played by Zimbabwe during our liberation struggle. Joining us for this conversation is….. GUEST: David Hamadziripi, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to South Africa

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6:40

the findings of Democracy @30, a groundbreaking study...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

We dissect the findings of Democracy @30, a groundbreaking study marking thirty years of democracy in South Africa. The study was commissioned by the Human Sciences Research Council and conducted in partnership with the University of Free State. GUEST: Dr Mokhantso Makoae, Research Director in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division of the Human Sciences Research Council

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8:28

Former Judge President of the Western Cape High...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/27

Former Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Dr John Hlophe has been barred from taking up a seat at the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court handed down its judgment earlier today. You may recall that the Democratic Alliance led an urgent application brought by several advocacy groups to prevent Hlophe from serving on the JSC. Together they contended that an impeached judge, found guilty of gross misconduct, should not hold a position on the JSC. To react to this is…

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4:41

the School of Hard Knocks and its tremendous role in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/26

Today, we tell you more about the School of Hard Knocks and its tremendous role in tackling trauma and improving emotional wellbeing of young people through sport. GUEST: Dr Jon Hunter-Parsonage, Chief Executive Officer @School of Hard Knocks (SoHK)

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12:27

Cllr Nasiphi Moya to be the next Mayor in Tshwane...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/26

GUEST: Herman Mashaba - ActionSA leader

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6:13

the 2024 GEMS Symposium will strategically focus on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/26

The interviews during the 2024 GEMS Symposium will strategically focus on the theme of "Identifying Priorities for Effective Coverage Indicators – responding to the health needs." The significant impact of health promotion and disease prevention on overall health is frequently overlooked and given little attention in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health promotion and disease prevention have huge impact on health, yet given low priority. In the pursuit of a universally

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6:01

Steinhoff accused Burger handed suspended sentence...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/26

A third suspect in the ongoing Steinhoff case, Gerhardus Burger, pleaded guilty to insider trading after selling over 39,000 Steinhoff shares before the company's collapse. Gerhardus Burger appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court earlier today, following his arrest by the Hawks. Author of Steinheist, Rob Rose joins me on the line to unpack this… GUEST: Rob Rose, Journalist and author of Steinheist

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