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12:04

Daily Maverick’s investigation into Johannesburg’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/16

A data investigation shows Johannesburg has already had 1,604 water cuts in October and 3,318 in September. The months-long investigation by Daily Maverick revealed how cadre deployment by the ANC and EFF is a key factor crashing Johannesburg’s water supply and raising the specter of a system collapse. Daily Maverick’s Ferial Haffajee joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor

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7:04

Early next month, US voters will head to the polls to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/16

Early next month, US voters will head to the polls to choose between two candidates – Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The pair represent two groups of voters who disagree on numerous policy issues. To help us look at those policies, we are joined by Dr Laurance Caromba who will share his thoughts around how Trump and Harris’ divergent approaches to foreign policy will undeniably have an effect on America’s interactions with the rest of the world and, thus, how the US collaborates and cooperates with

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12:25

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane quits EFF

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/16

EFF’s Member of Parliament Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has announced that she's leaving the party, stating that “the past seven years have made me realise that our fight for freedom was in vain”. So how will her departure affect the politics of EFF and how vital was her contribution to the party? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Political analyst from Tshwane University of Technology

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7:44

Launch of Health Tax Alliance

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2024/10/16

Public health researchers and advocates working in tobacco control, alcohol control and sugar sectors are currently gathering in Cape Town to launch an alliance that will be known as Health Tax Alliance. The alliance will effectively combine their efforts across the sectors to collectively drive calls to the government for increases for health taxes. Joining us outline the objectives of this new alliance is…. GUEST: Russell Rensburg, Director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project

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8:34

63.5% of South African households’ face food insecurity

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/16

As we observe World Food Day, we look at the pressing issue of malnutrition in South Africa and possible solutions to it. This as you may be aware that 63.5% of South African households’ face food insecurity. However though, our guest is of the view that in order for South Africa to address this problem, we need a systemic shift towards the equitable distribution of nutrient-dense foods, alongside meaningful interventions to transform how communities engage with nutrition. GUEST: Alan Browde, CEO

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7:44

Today we chat to another winner, Gresham Tapiwa...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

Today we chat to another winner, Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude who recently won the 2024 FNB Art Joburg Prize. Through his artwork, Nyaude addresses social justice, freedom of expression and matriarchal and patriarchal systems in African traditions. GUEST (ZIM): Gresham Tapiwa Nyaude, Zimbabwean Artist

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11:34

DA Gauteng requests completed forensic reports to be...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

The DA in Gauteng had a media briefing earlier today where DA Leader in Gauteng, Solly Msimanga alleged that the provincial government is withholding reports related to corruption. According to a statement released earlier today, the DA wrote to the Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, requesting that all completed forensic reports be made public. To give us more details on this story, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng Leader

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7:06

IAB South Africa collaborates with ARB to launch the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

The Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa has launched the South African Content Creator Charter. According to the Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa, there is a need for a set of guiding principles that promote ethical and transparent practices in response to the meteoric rise of the South African creator economy. Lead of the Interactive Advertising Bureau South Africa Influencer Marketing Council, Pierre Cassuto joins me on the line to tell us more about the charter… GUEST:

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9:20

Tensions between Mbalula and Lesufi???

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2024/10/15

The spat between ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and Gauteng chairperson Panyaza Lesufi resulted in a silent demonstration outside Luthuli House yesterday in the midst of the ANC's “100 days of government of national unity” celebrations. As Mbalula called for the national anthem to be sung, a handful of party supporters hoisted placards saying: “Don't kill Chris Hani again” and “We are Panyaza Lesufi, Panyaza Lesufi is us”. GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Director of the Center for

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6:41

SIU save government R8 Billion

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

The Special Investigating Unit saved the South African government approximately R8 billion in the 2023/24 financial year. These results stem from effective investigations, speedy litigation, and recovery processes. I’m joined on the line by the SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago to give us more details on how this happened… GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson

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12:33

Home Affairs has no idea as to who is here or who is not

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

Lerato Ngobeni held a series of oversight visits last week, with a keen focus on the Department of Home Affairs. According to her, “we are not tracking undocumented foreign nationals in our country. Home Affairs has no idea as to who is here or who is not.” She joins us now to tell us more about her oversight visits….. GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA MP

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7:54

what’s happening in Sudan’s North Darfur region where...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

Let’s now give you an update in terms of what’s happening in Sudan’s North Darfur region where the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been locked in conflict for nearly 18 months now. We understand that medical charity MSF says it has been forced to suspend work in the vast camp for displaced people where famine has been confirmed, putting thousands of malnourished children at risk of death. Joining us to tell us more about the current situation is….. GUEST (SUDAN): Michel Olivier

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9:39

African Defence Ministers Conference commenced yesterday

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

The Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, General Bantu Holomisa is currently in Ethiopia, attending the Program of African Defence Ministers Conference that commenced yesterday. The conference will among other things explore opportunities for capacity-building, joint military exercises, and sharing of expertise to address Africa’s unique security challenges. He joins us now to discuss the significance of this conference…… GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence and

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6:04

department’s Correctional Services assessment showed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/15

In conversation with the Minister of Correctional Services Pieter Groenewald about his department’s assessment of the cell from which Facebook rapist Thabo Bester escaped from. According to him, his department’s assessment showed numerous security violations. GUEST: Pieter Groenewald, Minister of Correctional Services

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9:04

Celebrating teachers’ month

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

As we continue to celebrate teachers’ month. Today we chat to Michelle Williams - Head of Academics at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. The academy has a remarkable graduation record of more than 90%, with many graduates going on to prominent colleges around the world. Leadership, critical thinking, and personal development programs provide pupils with the necessary skills for success. But what keeps this academy winning? GUEST: Michelle Williams, Head of Academics at the Oprah

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10:14

Gauteng Education’s digitised marking system

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

Earlier today, the Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, announced the introduction of a digitised marking system for the first time. The system is meant to assist in speeding up the matric exam marking process. Gauteng Education’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona joins me on the line to tell us more about this system… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education’s spokesperson

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6:58

Getting over your people-pleaser habit

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

Every Monday we have a conversation around this time that is meant to help your personal growth in one way or another. Today we look at a topic I believe most people struggle with but never want to admit: Being a people-pleaser. Sometimes we go out of our way to make others happy at our own expense. Question is, how do you stop being a people-pleaser? Lifestyle and wellness coach, Sharon Castle joins me on the line to talk about being a people-pleaser and how one can overcome that habit… GUEST:

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7:19

Rand Water’s warning on potential Gauteng water crisis

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

On Saturday, Rand Water issued a stark warning to Gauteng citizens, saying that water storage levels have significantly declined due to excessive municipal water withdrawals. “Rand Water has repeatedly warned municipalities in Gauteng about the potential crisis,” the water board said in a statement. Rand Water spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo joins me on the line to tell us more about this potential crisis… GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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6:57

the Public Service Commission briefed the media on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

Earlier today, the Public Service Commission briefed the media on the Pulse of the Public Service Bulletin covering the period of April to June this year. Today’s briefing focused on governance matters in the Public Service. One of the key issues they pronounced on is the issue of unlawful occupation of inner-city buildings, mainly in major city centres, saying that it has led to revenue loss and hampered government service delivery. GUEST: Anele Gxoyiya, Commissioner at the Public Service

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13:03

The SACP has snubbed an invitation from its alliance...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

The SACP has snubbed an invitation from its alliance partner to celebrate the 100 days in the GNU with it. The communist party revealed this yesterday, following a three-day meeting of the Central Executive Committee. The meeting discussed the political, economic, and social state of the country and resolved on various issues including the basic income grant, transformation of the reserve bank and expanded public employment amongst others. GUEST: Dr Alex Mashilo, SACP Central Committee Member

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