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the global healthcare industry commemorates World...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/17

Today, the global healthcare industry commemorates World Patient Safety Day. The theme for this year’s World Patient Safety Day’s is focused on improving diagnosis for patient safety, using the slogan “Get it right, make it safe!”, putting more emphasis on correct and timely diagnosis in improving patient safety. GUEST: Bada Pharasi, CEO of the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (IPASA)

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6:47

Are the NCOP doing their job in terms of holding...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/17

A delegation of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is in Gauteng from today until Friday as part of their oversight mandate. But are they doing their job in terms of holding those deployed in our provincial legislatures accountable? To help us understand the work dynamics of the NCOP in Gauteng is…. GUEST: Jane Mananiso, NCOP Gauteng Provincial Whip

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8:09

How do we close the income gap in South Africa?

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2024/09/17

New research by Just Share has revealed that the CEOs in South Africa earn on average 597 times what lowest paid workers earn. Surely this is staggering. Joining us to react to this is…. GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator

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7:07

The U.S has announced that the withdrawal of its...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/17

The U.S has announced that the withdrawal of its troops from Niger is now complete. Some of you may recall that earlier this year, Niger’s ruling junta ended an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the country. Still in the West African region, Mali announced earlier today that their military camp was attacked. So what can we read into these developments? GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African Affairs Commentator who also works for Channel Africa

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6:29

Vicky Abraham received the Nat...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

Today we chat to Vicky Abraham who received the Nat Nakasa Community Award this past weekend for her compelling series on blind students at PCD College in Pretoria who were subjected to inhumane conditions, including being forced to eat food crawling with ants. Some of you may recall that on the 26th of June this year, Ashraf my colleague spoke to Vicky about this disturbing story, and this is how she described the situation at PCD College……. GUEST: Vicky Abraham, Editor of the Diary Series of

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9:08

Gauteng Water Imbizo and Municipalities implementing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

A couple of days ago, the Gauteng Provincial Government in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation as well as Rand Water hosted a water imbizo with municipal councilors in Boksburg to address water challenges in Gauteng. Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo joins me on the line to talk about the water imbizo as well as level 1 water restrictions Gauteng municipalities will be implementing… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

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7:53

Department of Labour conducts 'blitz' inspection at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

BMW workers have downed tools embarking on a strike action at the plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The workers accuse management of targeting them over allegations of medical aid fraud at the company. In a released statement, BMW said they roped in the police on an ongoing fraud investigation within the BMW Employees Medical Aid Scheme. The company said the company won’t tolerate any acts of bribery, fraud or corruption by its employees. SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi was in Rosslyn and

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8:37

Unlocking Your Potential with The Power of Investing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

Paula Quinsee, the founder of Engaged Humans wrote an interesting piece that questioned what it takes to be an empowered woman. We all know that when it comes to juggling careers, family, and social obligations, it's easy for some women to put their own personal development on the back burner and Paula believes that investing in your personal growth is not just a luxury but it is in fact a necessity for creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. Paula Quinsee joins me on the line to tell us more…

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9:10

Can the ANC reinvent itself?

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

Former President Thabo Mbeki is of the view that the renewal of the ANC requires a complete overhaul of its membership and says this will help to address the quality of the party’s membership as it has been declining. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst

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8:00

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has warned that extortionists are now demanding protection fees from social workers. Also, the party is concerned that attacks on social workers have increased. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Wendy Kaizer-Philander, DA provincial social development spokesperson

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7:40

Amnesty International is once again calling for an...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/16

Amnesty International is once again calling for an immediate release of four Angolan activists who were allegedly wrongfully detained on 16 September last year. They are demanding that Angolan authorities must release these activists now, especially given their worsening medical conditions. GUEST (ANGOLA): Cidia Alcidio Chissungo, Amnesty’s Angola Campaigner

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6:38

Transport and Human Settlements in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Sboniso Duma KZN MEC For Economic Development

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8:07

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

It’s now official, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Basic Education Amendment Bill into law and according to Professor Hanlie Dippenaar – the bill will enhance equal opportunities and education for all the children in South Africa while going a long way towards regulating Homeschooling in the country. GUEST: Prof Hanlie Dippenaar, Assistant Dean of The Faculty of Education at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town

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5:31

Adobe’s new generative AI tools

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Adobe is continuing its AI venture with new video generative and editing tools. The Firefly Video Model joins Adobe’s suite of generative AI tools, though only available in beta for now. The model also marks their foray into the video generation corner of the AI market. To make this easy for us to understand, I’m joined on the line by Tshepo Chauke from Stuff… GUEST: Tshepo Chauke

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7:09

Ramaphosa delays full implementation of BELA Bill to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has postponed the full implementation of the BELA Bill to allow for further engagements on two clauses over three months. Speaking at the signing of the bill at the Union Buildings today, Ramaphosa said he had agreed to pause the implementation of two clauses which deal with school admissions and language. GUEST: Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum

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10:18

One Young World

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Kate Roebertson chats to us about the next One Young World Summit which will take place in Montréal, Canada (from next week Wednesday till the 21st of this month). One Young World identifies, connects and promotes young leaders, giving them a global platform. But what can we expect from this year’s event? GUEST (CANADA): Kate Robertson, Co-Founder of One Young World, the global forum for young leaders

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9:55

Derek Hanekom on Gordhan’s passing

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Tributes continue to pour in following the passing of struggle stalwart and former Minister Pravin Gordhan. Some have made it clear that they will always remember him for his principled fight against corruption and his transformation of Sars. Let’s now hear from another struggle stalwart Derek Hanekom about Pravin’s life and legacy….. GUEST: Derek Hanekom, ANC Veteran & Anti-Apartheid activist

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7:11

Tributes, condolences pour in after Pravin Gordhan

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Guy Leitch

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21:46

Today we give you another side of the story in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/13

Today we give you another side of the story in relation to the recent Israeli protests and various interpretations thereof in terms of what exactly is happening in the Middle East region. You may recall that on the 2nd of this month I interviewed Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-Asia Dialogues after Israel’s military recovered the bodies of six hostages killed in Gaza. He made remarks that the South African Zionist Federation felt needed to be challenged as according to them -

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7:26

Gold-Youth celebrates 20 years of youth-led change...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/12

As Gold-Youth celebrates 20 years of youth-led change across Africa this month. We hear from the organisation’s founder Susannah Farr on how they hope to develop 10 million young African leaders with character and integrity in the next coming years. GUEST: Susannah Farr, CEO & founder of Gold-Youth

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