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6:11

Truth Be Told Series

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Truth Be Told, a six-part documentary series that puts South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission process under the microscope will be broadcast every Sunday on SABC2 from this coming Sunday. Enver Samuel, the producer and director of the series joins me on the line to share about what we can expect in each episode… GUEST: Enver Samuel, Producer and Director of Truth Be Told Series

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8:50

Memorandum of Understanding on the Maintenance Online...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Earlier today, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembisile Simelane, signed the historic memorandum of understanding on Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters with the Consumer Profile Bureau and Social Justice Foundation. To get reaction on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Luke Lamprecht, Advocacy Manager at Woman and Men Against Child Abuse

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9:42

Following yesterday’s interview with Fanie Groenewald...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Following yesterday’s interview with Fanie Groenewald from the Press Council of South Africa. Today we give you another side of the story as we are joined by the CEO of the Independent Media. You may recall that last week, the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) announced its decision to expel the Independent Media group of publications with immediate effect. According to the council their decision was largely informed by the group’s refusal to obey findings of the Council’s Adjudication Panel and

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5:13

African Union celebrated Africa Day of Food and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Yesterday, the African Union celebrated Africa Day of Food and Agriculture. This year’s celebration coincides with the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) that is currently underway in Zambia. GUEST (KENYA): Estherine Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency

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9:07

Legally speaking – was the NPA correct to drop...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

We examine the NPA’s decision to withdraw corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH Executive, Jehan Mackay. The pair made representations to have their charges dropped. Kodwa was charged with violating the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act for allegedly soliciting bribes worth one-point-six million rand in exchange for government kickbacks from Mackay. GUEST: Mpumelelo

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9:35

Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock...

The National Pulse ·

2024/11/01

Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed the diamond-rich Southern African nation since 1966, has so far won only four seats as of early this morning. Umbrella for Democratic Change, led by Harvard University-trained human rights lawyer Duma Boko is all set to be the country’s next ruling party. But who is Duma Boko – what’s his ideology and what was his messaging leading up to the

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8:10

LRC celebrates 45th anniversary and honours Geoff...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special dinner on 31 October, during which it will present the 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award to Geoff Budlender SC. This year’s honouree, Geoff Budlender SC, is a founding member of the LRC and has dedicated his career to public interest litigation, contributing to critical cases in areas like apartheid law and environmental justice… GUEST: Geoff Budlender SC, 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award recipient and LRC

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11:54

South Africa recently outlined its negotiating...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

South Africa recently outlined its negotiating position for the climate change talks COP29. One of the key issues that was raised by our minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George is that there is a pressing need for large-scale financial support to enable developing economy nations to meet their climate targets and progress toward sustainable, low-carbon development. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Dr Dion George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and

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8:04

Media & Marketing: Press Council of South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Last week, the Press Council of South Africa said it had expelled Independent Media “with immediate effect”, citing the group’s refusal to comply with rulings and sanctions from the council’s adjudication processes. Fanie Groenewald, the public advocate of the Press Council of South Africa joins me on the line to talk about the work the council does, who can be members, how one can file a complaint and how a member can be expelled… GUEST: Fanie Groenewald, Public Advocate: Press Council of South

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11:41

"Avoiding saying too much is my way of preventing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Kganki Mphahlele, a EFF Student Command member in Limpopo, has been expelled by the party. The expulsion comes after Kganki Mphahlele got into an online spat EFF CIC, Julius Malema. In his post on X, Mpahlele accused Malema of trying to “impose” Godrich Gardee as the party’s deputy president. Mphahlele wrote that EFF branches prefer Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi for the deputy president position. Malema responded to Mphahlele and said, “Try me boys”. GUEST: Kganki Mphahlele, Expelled EFF Student Command

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6:36

The seventh person to be arrested in connection with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

The seventh person to be arrested in connection with the Lusikisiki mass shooting, Mzukisi Ndamase, is a convicted killer currently serving a life sentence. The accused appeared in court today. SABC News Reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi joins me on the line to tell us about today’s court proceedings… GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter

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10:28

the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) ...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

We hear from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) about its efforts to revive our railway lines. According to the organisation, more than 80% of the country’s railway lines are back in service and the agency has spent R3.4 billion on recovering rail infrastructure in Gauteng alone. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Andiswa Makanda, PRASA Spokesperson

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7:02

Botswana's Independent Electoral Commission is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Botswana's Independent Electoral Commission is expected to announce the general election results tomorrow and we understand that currently – vote counting is underway having started yesterday already at around 23:00pm. To give us an update in terms of where things are at the moment is…… GUEST (BOTSWANA): Kabo Ramasia, Senior reporter based in Botswana

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10:22

Tomorrow, the ANC and its National Disciplinary...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/31

Tomorrow, the ANC and its National Disciplinary Committee of appeals will be hearing the appeal lodged by former President Jacob Zuma in relation to the outcomes of the National Disciplinary Committee process. This after Zuma was expelled from the ANC in July after he was found guilty of bringing the party into disrepute by forming and campaigning for another political organisation. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Nkosi Nyembezi, Policy and political analyst

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5:35

Anani Nani, a student at Durban University of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

In conversation with Anani Nani, a student at Durban University of Technology and founder of INAN Aeroponics Farming who will be jetting off to Thailand this evening to represent South Africa in the prestigious Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) in Bangkok. Nani will join young leaders from across the globe who will be offered a platform to broaden their networks and to enhance their global perspectives and critical thinking skills. GUEST: Anani Nani, DUT student and founder

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8:08

MTBPS 2024 Reaction: Eskom Municipal Debt Relief

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

In today’s medium term budget policy statement speech, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana spoke about the Eskom Municipal Debt Relief. The Minister said between March and August 2024, compliance with relief conditions by municipalities improved from 55% to 76%. Rand west City became the first municipality to benefit from a one-third debt write-off. The Minister said more municipalities stand to benefit from this write-off of debt if they comply with conditions of the programme. To help us make sense

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11:33

MTBPS 2024 | Medium-Term Budget reaction

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

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6:39

Voting is currently underway in Botswana to determine...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

Voting is currently underway in Botswana to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament as well as local councils across the country. Botswana Democratic Party remains the favourite despite its decreasing popularity. Although opposition is divided in Botswana, President Makgwesi Masisi’s biggest challenge will come from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition led by lawyer Duma Boko. Also running for president are Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party and Mephato

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10:07

2017 Listeriosis Outbreak engagements

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/30

There seems to movement in the matter around the listeriosis outbreak that happened back in 2017. Earlier today, Tiger Brands said its lawyers were engaging the plaintiffs in the case to agree on assistance to those affected and with immediate medical needs related to the outbreak. Richard Spoor, a public interest lawyer who has spent six years trying to hold Tiger Brands accountable joins me on the line to talk about this engagement… GUEST: Richard Spoor, public interest lawyer from Richard Spoor

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7:27

After summiting one of the most spectacular mountains...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/29

After summiting one of the most spectacular mountains in the world (Ama Dablam) Sbu Vilane joins us to talk about his latest experience and lessons learned. As some of you may probably be aware, Vilane has a well-rounded past history of climbing experience. GUEST: Sbu Vilane, Mountaineer

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