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8:29

More than 30 countries wanting to join BRICS

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/23

With more than 30 countries wanting to join BRICS – we assess major points of convergence and divergence among established and emerging powers in their visions of world order and try to understand if this won’t temper with the group’s efficiency. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Prof. Patrick Bond - Political Economist and Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg

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10:52

Joe Public was recently named Agency of the Year at...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

Joe Public was recently named Agency of the Year at the Loerie Awards 2024. The agency and its clients bagged 35 Loeries and we understand that 34 of those were for clients across a variety of categories. I must add that their win was not surprising as some of you may recall that last year, they were named the Most Effective Independent Agency in Africa and the Middle East. GUEST: Dr Pepe Marais, Co-Founder and Integrated Group Chief Creative Officer at Joe Public

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6:59

Nthatisi Modingoane

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2024/10/22

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10:07

The Trade Union has rejected the Labour Laws...

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2024/10/22

The South African Federation of Trade Unions held a media briefing in Johannesburg today on the country’s Labour laws amendments. The Trade Union has rejected the Labour Laws Amendment bill vowing to fight what it calls a legal offense against workers’ rights. SAFTU General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi joins me on the line to tell us more about this… GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

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9:29

SABC+ RECORDS RAPID GROWTH WITH 500K REGISTERED USERS...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

On Friday last week, the SABC released a press statement announcing the growth of the SABC+ platform. According to the statement, since the revamp of SABC+ in July this year, the streaming platform has registered over 500k users. To tell us more about this growth, which shows are doing well and what more can we expect from the platform, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Themba Gwejela, SABC Group Executive: Corporate Affairs and Marketing

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8:18

Human rights defenders march on Union Buildings...

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2024/10/22

More than 1000 activists were expected to march to the Union Building today to demand justice and an end to the violence, threats, and intimidation aimed at activists and whistleblowers. Human Rights Defenders campaigner at groundwork, Robby Mokgalaka joins me on the line to tell us more about the march… GUEST: Robby Mokgalaka, Human Rights Defenders campaigner at groundwork

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6:21

Free-Market Foundation’s recommendations to policymakers

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

The Free-Market Foundation called on the Government of National Unity to dramatically overhaul the trade policy environment in South Africa. The Foundation held a press briefing today to share their recommendations to policymakers in South Africa’s post-2024 government. Dr. Morne Malan, Deputy Head of Policy joins me on the line to tell us more about the Free-Market Foundation’s recommendations GUEST: Dr. Morne Malan, Free-Market Foundation Deputy Head of Policy

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6:39

The Democratic Alliance has confirmed that it’s going...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

The Democratic Alliance has confirmed that it’s going to appeal the Electoral Court ruling in relation to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s pre-election speech. The party firmly believes that it will be successful on appeal as there are several matters that they think the court failed to deal with adequately. GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA’s national spokesperson

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5:32

Eastern Cape Education Department has warned that the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

South Africa’s (SA) Eastern Cape Education Department has warned that the inclement weather forecast by the SA Weather Service for the province could affect schooling. The department’s Spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima has called on all learners, teachers and parents in the province to be vigilant. The latest is that around 400 students were reportedly unable to write their matric final exams today due to devastating floods in the province. For more on this, we are now joined by….. GUEST: Malibongwe

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10:22

AfriForum says they do not need EFF’s permission to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

AfriForum says they do not need EFF’s permission to keep Tshwane clean. This after the newly elected MMC of environmental affairs and Agriculture Obakeng Ramabodu (who is an EFF member) announced recently that he was going to propose that the agreement between the City of Tshwane and AfriForum be cancelled. However though, AfriForum says the MOU with the city is meant to make it easier to keep Tshwane clean. Joining us to elaborate further on this is….. GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum’s CEO

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7:53

16th annual BRICS Summit that is currently underway...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/22

We unpack the 16th annual BRICS Summit that is currently underway in Kazan, Russia. This is the first BRICS summit since the expansion of the bloc – the platform presents an opportunity for South Africa to strengthen ties within the BRICS framework hence President Cyril Ramaphosa will hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. BRICS now covers 43% of the world’s population and 27% of the global Gross Domestic Product. Just how significant is this year’s Summit for Vladimir Putin, given

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8:52

South Africa’s anti-corruption advocate Athol...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

Recently, South Africa’s anti-corruption advocate Athol Williams received the Social Justice Champion of the Year Award, mainly for his anti-corruption and ethical business stance, and for being a remarkable South African. Williams has dedicated his life to fighting social and economic injustice. GUEST: Athol Williams, South African academic and author based at the University of Oxford in the UK.

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7:49

Daphne Mokwena

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2024/10/21

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6:41

MEC, Lebogang Maile, visited Boipatong in the Vaal to...

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2024/10/21

Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC, Lebogang Maile, visited Boipatong in the Vaal to engage with the community and families affected by the recent violence and looting of spaza shops. SABC News Reporter, Puseletso Mokoena was in Boipatong with the MEC and joins me on the line… GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter

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6:11

19th South African Literary Awards

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2024/10/21

South Africa’s premier literary prize, the 19th South African Literary Awards will celebrate a literary milestone in style when more than 30 authors are honoured for their sterling contributions to South African literature at a gala dinner in Tshwane on the 7th of November 2024. To get more details on the 19th South African Literary Awards, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Winston Tsietsi Mohapi, South African Literary Awards Advisory Board Deputy Chairperson

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4:59

The South African Weather Services has issued a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

The South African Weather Services has issued a yellow level 4 warning for severe thunderstorms in parts of Johannesburg on Sunday. The warning also applies to greater Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the southern parts of Limpopo. KZN is also on high alert and the Eastern Cape had disruptive rain warning. Let’s get more info on weather updates for the rest of the week from… GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services Meteorologist

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7:36

Dr Judicial Sebatana says matriculants must focus on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

With matric exams starting today, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education Dr Judicial Sebatana says matriculants must focus on the present and not on past shortcomings. Sebatana points out that the final exams account for 75% of their mark, whereas past performance only counts for 25%. “It’s important for learners to remember that it’s not too late.” GUEST: Dr Judicial Sebatana, North-West University (NWU) academic in the Faculty of Education

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9:31

The Global Watch: How did Gaddafi lose power?

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

Today we remind you about Muammar Gaddafi's rule – thirteen years after he was captured and killed in his hometown of Sirte. Thirteen years later – what’s the current state of Libya and how much has changed since he was killed? GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Political analyst and Independent Researcher

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6:06

How should we deal with digital exclusion?

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

We dissect some of the key findings from research commissioned by Sumsub, a global verification platform. The report reveals that over 627 million people worldwide face significant barriers or are unfairly excluded from accessing essential digital services. GUEST: Hannes Bezuidenhout, Vice President of Sales for Africa at Sumsub

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8:28

The Electoral Court dismissed the Democratic Alliance...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/21

Earlier today, The Electoral Court dismissed the Democratic Alliance (DA)'s application that argued that President Cyril Ramaphosa's state of the nation address pre this year’s general elections was an abuse of state resources. GUEST: Thembelani Mazibuko, Senior Researcher @ the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

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