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6:23

UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy is expected to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/14

UK’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy is expected to visit China this week. This as the new Labour government intends to improve relations with Beijing after they deteriorated under the Conservatives. Lammy’s visit comes even as significant disagreements on trade remain between China and the European Union. GUEST (SCOTLAND): Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PHD candidate at the University of Dundee

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10:09

Paying tribute to Tito Mboweni

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2024/10/14

As tributes continue to pour in for Tito Mboweni, we speak to Membathisi Mdladlana who was the country’s second Minister of Labour after Mboweni was appointed to the Reserve Bank. Mboweni has been described as someone who helped establish the post-apartheid labour legislation, which laid the foundation for collective bargaining and the right to fair labour practices. GUEST: Membathisi Mdladlana, former Minister of Labour

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38:27

THE FIRE SIDE CHAT WITH ZUBEIDA JAFFER

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/11

Today we chat to one of the most respected journalists in South Africa, Zubeida Jaffer, who is also an accomplished author. Jaffer is someone who has reconciled her identity as both a journalist and an activist. Today we learn a little bit more about her life and what informs her fearlessness as a journalist and a civil rights activist. GUEST: ZUBEIDA JAFFER, Award-winning South African Journalist, Author & Activist

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8:49

City of Tshwane Power Outage restored

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/11

Last night, there were reports that a power station in Kwagga in the City of Tshwane exploded leaving the Pretoria City Centre, Pretoria West, Atteridgeville, Pretoria North and Soshanguve without electricity. The Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya visited the substation this morning with the Electricity Minister, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. The mayor joins me on the line to give us an update on what’s happening in the City of Tshwane… GUEST: Dr. Nasiphi Moya, City of Tshwane Mayor

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12:15

KZN: N2 Mandeni accident

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/11

Eight people have been killed in a collision between a car and a truck on the N2 near Mandeni in KwaZulu-Natal north coast this morning. SABC News Reporter, Jayde-Leigh Paulse has the details on this story… GUEST: Jayde-Leigh Paulse, SABC News Reporter

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6:48

Umalusi provided an update on the state of readiness...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/11

Umalusi CEO Dr Mafu Rakometsi has reiterated that cheating is a no-go area for any self-respecting candidate, also emphasising that it does not pay. More than 1.1 million learners are set to participate in the 2024 end of year exam and earlier on today Umalusi provided an update on the state of readiness of examination bodies. GUEST: Dr Mafu Rakometsi, CEO of Umalusi

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5:51

(ATM) has criticised the NPA for declining to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/11

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has criticised the NPA for declining to prosecute anyone in relation to the Phala Phala farm case. Yesterday, the NPA revealed that the decision not to prosecute was taken after a careful assessment of all available evidence presented to the prosecutors by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation. For more on this, let’s speak to….. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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9:41

Are the reasons furnished by the NPA not to pursue...

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2024/10/11

Are the reasons furnished by the NPA not to pursue the Phala Phala matter strong enough to withstand any legal scrutiny? We find out from Nthabiseng Dubazana as it is public knowledge now that the NPA won’t pursue this issue anymore as there is no reasonable prospect of a successful prosecution. GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney and Director @Dubazana Attorneys

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6:29

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2024/10/10

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10:54

The dark reality behind killing for insurance payouts

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

We touched on the story of a Limpopo police sergeant who was arrested this morning for allegedly being involved in at least 6 insurance-related murders which saw her pocket close to R10 million. This has once again brought to light a conversation around the reality of people killing for insurance payouts. To help us understand why this happens and how rife a problem this is, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Professor of Criminology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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9:04

Political Analyst: EFF Media Briefing

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

I’m now joined on the line by Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast to breakdown some of the statements made by EFF leader, Julius Malema this afternoon… GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

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6:42

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. It is observed globally to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. A number of organisations will host awareness campaigns to encourage the people of South Africa to be aware and look closely before sharing any personal information or clicking on links online. We’ve invited Doreen Mokoena, CEO of Cybersec Clinique to talk to us about cyber security… GUEST: Doreen Mokoena, CEO of Cybersec Clinique

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5:43

SECTION27, representing Blind SA, has launched an...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

SECTION27, representing Blind SA, has launched an urgent application in the Constitutional Court against President Cyril Ramaphosa for failing to sign the Copyright Amendment Bill (CAB). This follows two years after the Constitutional Court handed down judgment in a matter also brought by Blind SA, challenging the constitutionality of the Copyright Act for infringing on the rights of blind and visually impaired persons. Joining us to elaborate further on this is….. GUEST: Faatima Laher, SECTION27s

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8:52

According to the latest Clean Creatives South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

According to the latest Clean Creatives South Africa report, fossil fuel companies like Sasol still contribute three quarters of the pollution driving global warming. The report also highlights how South Africa’s advertising and PR industry is not only failing to align with clean energy trends but is actively working to protect the fossil fuel industry from accountability. This report, which focuses on recent fossil fuel contracts in 2023 and 2024, exposes the deep entanglement of local creative

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11:07

Botswana will be heading to the polls at the end of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

Aspiring parliamentary candidate for Goodhope-Mmathethe constituency in Botswana, Peggy Serame is our guest this afternoon. This as you may be aware that Botswana will be heading to the polls at the end of this month. Serame is part of the Botswana Democratic Party that has been in power since independence from Britain in 1966. In 2021, she became the country’s first female Minister of Finance after initially leading the Ministry of Trade and Industry. GUEST (BOTSWANA): Peggy Serame, Botswana’s

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6:52

"In the past five years, 2,118 police officers have...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/10

Earlier today, police in Limpopo arrested a fellow officer who allegedly killed six people for insurance claims purposes. The officer, stationed at the Senwabarwana police station, allegedly claimed more than R10 million. She had insured the lives of the six deceased and cashed out upon their murders. For more on this, let’s speak to….. GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

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8:34

Celebrating Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

Today we celebrate Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal from the Mandela School of Science & Technology in Mvezo village in the Eastern Cape, after she was named the Best Teacher of the Year at the 2024 National Teaching Awards that took place in Boksburg this past weekend. GUEST: Ntombozuko Mkizwana, Deputy Principal @ the Mandela School of Science & Technology in the Eastern Cape

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10:18

Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya elected Tshwane Mayor

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

We’ve so far spoken to Action SA and the DA in Tshwane on the election of Action SA’s Dr Nasiphi Moya as the new Tshwane Mayor. ANC supported this candidate. ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary, George Matjila joins me on the line to shed some light on the decision to support the Action SA candidate… GUEST: George Matjila, ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary

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5:51

Big changes for petrol and diesel prices in South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/09

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe said petrol and diesel should cost R14 per litre and that his department is in discussions with the National Treasury to decrease fuel prices. Mantashe made these comments during the 2024 Africa Oil Week Conference, where he delivered the keynote address. AA spokesperson, Layton Beard joins me on the line to discuss the possibility of our petrol price reaching the R14 mark and what should happen to make this possibility a reality… GUEST:

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