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9:12

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s apology in Parliament...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s apology in Parliament yesterday on the promise he made in April 2019 of building one million houses in Alexandra. The EFF says his apology confirms that his tenure has been characterised by lies, false promises and electioneering using the struggles of ordinary people. For more on this we are joined by…. GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

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10:34

the Defence Ministers of the European Union are...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Today, the Defence Ministers of the European Union are convening for an informal meeting in Brussels. We understand that the ministers will discuss the EU’s military support to Ukraine, the military crisis management and defence readiness of the EU and defence financing. This meeting largely extends the Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting that took place yesterday. Just how vital are these back to back meetings? For more on this we are joined by …… GUEST (France): Professor John Keiger, former

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7:19

Nomzamo Mbatha recently received an international...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

In conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha – after she recently received an international award as Best African Actress at the 2024 Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam for her role in Shaka iLembe. GUEST: Nomzamo Mbatha, South African Actress

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8:02

A coalition that is making progress brought down for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Yesterday we spoke to Jacqui Uys, spokesperson of the Joint caucus leader in the City of Tshwane about a pending motion of no confidence in Mayor, Cilliers Brink. A few hours ago, Mayor Brink tweeted: “I’ve just learnt that @Action4SA’s Tshwane caucus leader has told media outside Tshwane House that the party is leaving the Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition. I haven’t received any notice to this effect, but in light of what has happened up to this point I can only assume that this is the party’s

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11:08

Colleen Makhubele joins MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Earlier on, we spoke to Colleen Makhubele who announced today that she has joined the MK Party. This was another shock move in South African politics as the former South African Rainbow Alliance leader bowed out of the party she formed after her ousting from COPE. Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Zakhele Ndlovu joins me on the line to talk about this move… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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7:38

Nelson Mandela Museum CEO

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Museum will engage SAFM listeners on how the Museum is preserving, promoting and protecting the Legacy of Nelson Mandela. GUEST: Dr Vuyani Booi, Chief Executive Officer of the Nelson Mandela Museum

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7:44

Brand Springbok

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Back in September 2023, The South African Rugby Union warned that it will take legal action against companies that ambush its intellectual property rights after securing a court order restraining Eskort from continuing a marketing campaign using the Springboks brand and IP. How valuable, you may ask, is the Springbok brand? Mike Sharman, Chief Creative Officer of Retroviral will help us answer that question… GUEST: Mike Sharman, Chief Creative Officer of Retroviral

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10:05

Action SA on Tshwane Mayor

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Yesterday we spoke to Jacqui Uys, spokesperson of the Joint caucus leader in the City of Tshwane about a pending motion of no confidence in Mayor, Cilliers Brink. A few hours ago, Mayor Brink tweeted: “I’ve just learnt that @Action4SA’s Tshwane caucus leader has told media outside Tshwane House that the party is leaving the Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition. I haven’t received any notice to this effect, but in light of what has happened up to this point I can only assume that this is the party’s

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11:52

"So far, everybody who has tried to end corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Professor Thuli Madonsela shares her thoughts on the VBS saga around allegations against justice minister Thembi Simelane. She is arguing that before we assume corruption, let’s wait for a legal investigation to take its course. GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, is the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice and Law Professor at the University of Stellenbosch

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4:52

ZANU PF members are reportedly calling for the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where some ZANU PF members are reportedly calling for the country’s Constitutional amendments to enable current President Emmerson Mnangagwa to continue to lead beyond 2028. Under the current rules, the president can only serve a maximum of two five-year terms. To help us look at the political implications of this proposal, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr William Jethro Mpofu, Political analyst & Senior Research Associate at Good Governance Africa (GGA)

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11:23

Colleen Makhubele is the latest high-profile person...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Colleen Makhubele is the latest high-profile person to join former president Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. She says the party has provided the platform for young progressive leaders to find a political home for expression and service. But why join them now soon after forming SARA? She joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Colleen Makhubele, former SARA President & new member of the MK Party

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4:57

Today we celebrate Dr Criselda Kananda for her...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

Today we celebrate Dr Criselda Kananda for her resilience and innovation in health advocacy. This following her recent appointment as the innovative product specialist at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE). GUEST: Dr Criselda Kananda, Innovative product specialist at the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology

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10:06

MK Party Youth League Statement Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

Earlier on we spoke to the MK Party Youth League’s Nkateko Mkhabela about their statement condemning what they call disruptions of unity in the progressive caucus. What does political analyst, Nkosikhulule Nyembezi make of what the MK Party’s Youth League raised? Nkosikhulule joins me on the line… GUEST: Nkosikhulule Nyembezi, Political Analyst

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9:09

When seizing the moment turns into a PR nightmare

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

Manaka Publicity founder, Tlhogi Ngwato wrote a piece on how brands can sometimes get themselves into a PR night by trying to seize the moment by newsjacking. One of the brands she looked at is this year’s Miss Universe Nigeria who invited Chidimma Adetshina to participate in this year’s pageant after the whole Miss SA drama. Tlhogi Ngwato joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Tlhogi Ngwato, Founder and managing partner of Manaka Publicity

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5:26

AFU and SIU secure preservation order to protect...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

The Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, has obtained a preservation order from the High Court of South Africa Gauteng Division to preserve four high-value properties, financial transfers, and a vehicle all linked to the siphoning of millions of rands from the National Lotteries Commission. GUEST: Lumka Mahanjana, NPA Regional Spokesperson

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9:27

Tshwane multi-party coalition government responds to ANC

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

The Tshwane multi-party coalition government responded to the ANC's attempts to remove Mayor Cilliers Brink via a press conference earlier today. The ANC wants Brink ousted through a motion of no confidence that will likely be debated on Friday. GUEST: Jacqui Uys, City of Tshwane Multi-Party Government’s joint caucus leader

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5:34

How is Spain dealing with the issue of migrants?

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

As more migrants have attempted to cross the border from Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in the last few days. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez who is currently on a three-day tour of West Africa says his country will expand its circular migration program to Mauritanians in order to combat people smuggling and trafficking networks. GUEST (Ivory Coast): Gemma Parellada, is the longest-serving Spanish correspondent in sub-Saharan Africa and she works with various national and

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9:13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a detailed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

After several media reports containing allegations of corruption against the Minister of Justice and constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane. President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested a detailed report and briefing from the minister on the matter. But is this enough coming from the president or more action should be taken against minster? GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO

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10:16

MK Youth League says it is worried that recent...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/28

The uMkhonto weSizwe Youth League says it is worried that recent developments in the political space, involving Floyd Shivhambu ditching the EFF for Zuma’s MK Party may disrupt the unity and the overall assignment of the Progressive Caucus in Parliament. GUEST: Nkateko Mkhabela, Spokesperson of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Youth League (MKP YL)

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6:15

Chris Nganga Kimaru an engineer who has designed a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/27

We hear from an engineer who has designed a device that is aimed at assisting with protection of manholes which also serves as an early warning system to prevent sewage spills. GUEST: Chris Nganga Kimaru, Civil Engineer & MPG Inventor

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