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The National Pulse

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8:00

Eskom announced that it has started the process to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/08

Eskom moves to cut off Joburg power supply Last night, Eskom announced that it has started the process to cut power supply to Johannesburg’s City Power due to unpaid bills of R6.3bn, R4.9bn of which is arrears debt. Energy expert, Chris Yelland joins me on the line to talk about the significance of such a move by Eskom in recouping money owed… GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

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8:10

Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/08

Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism says counterfeit food poses danger to people’s lives, and it deprives the government of crucial revenue that could have been invested in public services. He made these remarks following complaints and allegations from the public regarding the sale of expired and counterfeit foods, which are harmful to the health of the school learners and the public. GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism

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10:02

Botswana President, Advocate Duma Boko has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/08

Botswana President, Advocate Duma Boko has been inaugurated in the capital Gaborone. He is now officially the 6th President of Botswana. Following today’s proceedings, Boko has promised to hit the ground running in exploring ways to diversify the southern African country's economy that solely relies on diamond sales. Sophie Mokoena witnessed it all this morning and she joins us now to give us a summary of what the new president said earlier on…… GUEST (Botswana): Sophie Mokoena, SABC News

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8:24

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/08

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has instructed all schools to suspend the sale of food within and around school premises until further notice. This after the recent and alarming increase in incidents of foodborne illnesses affecting pupils across various schools in the province. GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in Gauteng

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5:04

Botswana’s lifting a travel ban on Julius Malema

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

Sophie Mokoena joins us now to tell us more about Botswana’s lifting of a travel ban on Julius Malema. Some of you may recall that Malema was slapped with the ban in 2011 after calling for the overthrow of Ian Khama’s government. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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9:35

Political Analysis: Advocate Dali Mpofu joining MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

Earlier on I spoke to Advocate Dali Mpofu about his resignation from the EFF. Advocate Mpofu has left the EFF and joined the MK Party, a party he has come out publicly to say he helped form. To help us make sense of all of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst

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5:17

Lebombo Border Post Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

Yesterday I spoke to Border Management Authority’s Commissioner, Dr. Mike Masiapato about the situation at the Lebombo Border Post. Around midday today, the Border Management Authority, SAPS and SANDF were getting ready to once again close the Lebombo Border Post after it was opened this morning. What’s the situation at the border post right now? SABC News Reporter, Motsebi Monareng is there right now and joins me on the line to give us an update GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter

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5:11

Refurbish Your Old Servers

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

It is a known fact that when servers reach the end of their primary use in an organisation, they are often relegated to storage or marked for disposal. Well, I can tell you now that disposal is not the only option available. According to experts at Desco Electronic Recyclers, these servers still hold significant potential value. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ryan Birkenbach - ITAD Manager at Desco Electronic Recyclers

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8:04

Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican government to immediately cease its violent crackdown on civil rights. This as opposition protests continue in the country post the recent general elections that were largely marred by allegations of vote rigging and fraud. GUEST (MOZAMBIQUE): Cidia Chissungo, Mozambique’s Amnesty International Campaigner

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6:56

It’s been over four years since Charl Kinnear was...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

It’s been over four years since Charl Kinnear was killed outside his house on September 18 2020. Kinnear was a lieutenant colonel in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and was the section commander for the Western Cape anti-gang unit. At the time of his death Kinnear was investigating a gun racketeering case involving the alleged organised crime boss Nafiz Modack and 8 high-ranking police officers. Four years later – his family is still seeking justice and most recently Nicollette Kinnear

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20:39

Dali Mpofu ditches EFF for MK

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/07

EFF membership exodus continues as Advocate Dali Mpofu becomes the latest high-profile person to join former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. Mpofu told our politics editor Mzwai Mbeje that he played a critical role in the formation of the MK Party alongside Zuma. He joins us now to elaborate further on his latest political move….. GUEST: Adv Dali Mpofu, new MK Party member

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8:20

Karabo Mokgonyana was recently named the Inaugural...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

In conversation with Karabo Mokgonyana who was recently named the Inaugural Social Justice Rising Star of the Year 2024. Mokgonyana is known for advancing the causes of social justice and representation of marginalised groups in society. GUEST: Karabo Mokgonyana, Social activist

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8:31

Reaction to Trump’s election victory continues

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

There is no doubt that Donald Trump’s victory will have major implications for U.S. trade and climate change policies, the war in the Middle East and Ukraine, and most notably the issue of immigration. So, what about Africa and South Africa in particular – how is the U.S election outcome going to affect our bilateral relations with the U.S? GUEST: Dr Laurance Caromba, Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)

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6:17

ANC Study Group on Basic Education wants BELA ACT...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

The ANC study group on Basic Education in Parliament has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to promulgate commencement of all sections of the BELA ACT with immediate effect. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Louw, Whip of the ANC Study Group on Basic Education

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10:44

Digital parent pact to delay smartphone use for children

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

The SFC, formerly known as Smartphone-Free Childhood, has launched South Africa’s first digital parent pact, which enables parents to commit to delaying giving their children smartphones before they start high school. To get more info on what the pact is about, what it aims to address and how effective it will be, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kate Farina, co-founder of Be In Touch, Safer Saner Kids

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9:25

(COSATU) is calling on the SA Human Rights Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling on the SA Human Rights Commission to launch an investigation following the DA, AfriForum and Solidarity’s protest against the Bela Act yesterday. They are saying AfriForum was wrong for displaying colours that resemble the apartheid flag at their march. GUEST: Zanele Sabela, Cosatu’s national spokesperson

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7:06

Lebombo Port of Authority temporarily closed

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

With the election unrest in Mozambique and the public violence that has erupted in urban areas like Ressano Garcia on the N4 Maputo Corridor, the Border Management Authority has announced that the Lebombo Port of Authority has been temporarily closed. Let’s get an update on what’s been happening at Lebombo with… GUEST: Dr Michael Masiapato, Border Management Authority commissioner

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8:52

Mangaung Metro has issued a letter announcing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Mangaung Metro has issued a letter announcing a verification process that is aimed at ensuring that people who meet the qualification criteria occupy the Brandwag Social Housing units. This as they are also dealing with the issue of illegal evictions in the area. To give us more clarity on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Gregory Nthatisi, Mangaung Executive Mayor

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12:53

Donald Trump represents change, while Kamala Harris...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

Despite multiple impeachments and legal troubles, former president Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States of America. Pre the elections, some analysts and commentators viewed Trump as an embattled underdog, especially after a string of campaign missteps, including a divisive vice-presidential pick J.D Vance. But how did his campaign get it right and how did he manage to beat Kamala Harris? To react to Trump’s victory and also to talk to us about his ability to

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7:03

where did things go wrong and what next for Kamala...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/06

We continue with the U.S election theme, this time around, focusing on the Democrats and Kamala Harris, asking, where did things go wrong and what next for Kamala and the Democrats? GUEST (U.S): Tricia “CK” Hofler, CEO of the CK Hoffler firm and former National Bar Association president. She is also counsel to civil rights icon ‘The Reverend Jesse Jackson’

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