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8:33

Yesterday marked exactly a year since South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/23

Yesterday marked exactly a year since South Africa hosted the 15th Annual BRICS Summit and in two months time it will be Russia’s turn to do the same. But what were some of the notable discussions that took place in South Africa last year and how has BRICS enabled South Africa to enhance its relations with other nations but most importantly, how has it benefited our country since its inception? GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of

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7:12

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. We tell you...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/23

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. We tell you more about an awareness initiative that is being driven by the Uyinene Mrwetyna Foundation together with Makazole Mapimpi Foundation in combating gender based violence and femicide in South Africa. You may recall that in 2019, Mrwetyana was brutally raped and murdered, and this year marks five years since this horrific incident happened. To tell us more about this initiative is …. GUEST: Thobeka Msengana, Managing Director: Uyinene Mrwetyana

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8:21

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has declared President...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/23

The Global Watch: Venezuela’s Supreme Court has declared President Nicolas Maduro as the country’s legitimate winner of last month’s general elections despite opposition claims of widespread vote fraud. So what next for Maduro’s administration and what can we expect moving forward? GUEST: Carlos Feo, Venezuela’s ambassador to South Africa

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12:14

Third anniversary of Babita Deokaran’s death

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/23

If Babita Deokaran was alive today, asking for support and protection, would anyone offer it? We ask this question as we remember her contribution in the fight against corruption. Also has government done enough to provide protection for individuals who blow the whistle on corruption activities? CLIP: Pastor Tony Haripersad, the Babita Deokaran family spokesperson talking to Elvis Presslin on the First Take SA this morning about whistleblowers and the trauma they continue to face while trying to

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6:47

MK Party announces National High Command

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

The MK Party announced their National High Command earlier today during a media briefing in Sandton. Former EFF member, Floyd Shivambu was announced as the party’s National Organiser. MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela joins me on the line to tell us more about some of the roles in the National High Command… GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

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6:52

Second Presidential Health Compact

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Acting President Paul Mashatile has signed the second presidential health compact into law. The compact is aimed at achieving universal health coverage. However, organisations such as the South African Medical Association and Business Unity South Africa have reportedly refused to sign the compact due to their opposition to the National Health Insurance Act. To explain their position, we are joined by ….. GUEST: Cass Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa

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7:06

South African journalists honoured in SADC Media...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Two South African journalists have won awards in this year’s SADC Media Awards. One of those, Tshimologo Benjamin Moshatama from Channel Africa Radio was the second prize winner in the Radio Category with his entry on the importance of shared water resources in the SADC regional integration and development as well as the contribution of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the management of shared water resources. The SADC Media Awards present a unique opportunity for the SADC region’s journalists to be

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6:09

William Smith Tribute

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

As tributes continue pouring in for renowned maths and science teacher Dr William Smith, his alma mater Rhodes University has joined in remembering South Africa's beloved “teacher of the nation”. Rhodes paid tribute to the “education giant” as it detailed his academic background with the university. The university conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on Smith in 2021, just two years after he received its distinguished alumni award. Smith also completed his BSc and BSc (Hons),

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11:11

Nobuhle Mthembu elected new City of Joburg council...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Action SA’s wish to play an oversight role in the City of Joburg has come to pass, as its caucus leader, Nobuhle Mthembu, was elected council speaker yesterday. Mthembu’s election to the seat was supported by the ANC-Economic Freedom Fighters coalition block that saw 180 councillors voting for her rise to the office. She won the race against the DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba, who only received 68 votes in council this afternoon. GUEST: Nobuhle Mthembu, City of Joburg council speaker

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12:34

SAMWU workers embark on massive protest action in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Hundreds of Johannesburg public servants affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) have gathered in Braamfontein as they prepare to embark on a strike on Thursday afternoon. The union has been struggling to reach an agreement with the city over a wage dispute. The JMPD has warned that the M1 and M2 highways will be heavily affected by the demonstration. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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6:49

MK Party announces National High Command

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

In its latest leadership shakeup, the MK Party has announced that former EFF strongman Floyd Shivambu will be the party's national organiser. Making the announcement on behalf of party president Jacob Zuma, MKP secretary-general Sifiso Maseko said: "The MK Party will be led by the national high command, which will be the highest [decision-making] body comprising eight officials.” The announcement was made at a media briefing in Sandton earlier today. GUEST: Dr. Fikile Vilakazi, Political Analyst

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6:15

Ahmed Kathrada 95th birthday

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has commemorated the stalwart's 95th birthday, at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg yesterday. Last night’s celebration’s formed part of events honouring the freedom fighter's life and legacy. The foundation's executive director, Neeshan Balton joins me on the line… GUEST: Neeshan Balton, Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation

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8:43

Award winning South African filmmaker and director...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Award winning South African filmmaker and director Tarryn Lolly joins us talk about her new project that is aimed at celebrating individuals and organisations that are doing good on the continent. GUEST: Tarryn Jolly, South African award-winning filmmaker and director

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5:46

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s farewell dinner clips

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was honoured at a farewell dinner in Johannesburg last night. The Chief Justice is set to retire at the end of August, bringing to an end a 27-year judicial career. We’ll be sharing clips from some of the guests at last night’s dinner. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

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6:39

Women’s Month: Gqeberha’s Prof Zingela wins national...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

The South African Women in Science Awards announced Nelson Mandela University’s Professor Zukiswa Zingela, as its 2024 Distinguished Woman Researcher in a glittering awards ceremony held in Mpumalanga on Thursday, 15 August. The Executive Dean of Health Sciences at the University in Gqeberha was one of 14 national finalists in the SAWISA awards ceremony in White River, Mbombela. GUEST: Professor Zukiswa Zingela, Executive Dean of Health Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University

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8:59

COMMISSIONER MASIAPATO COMMENDS THE LEBOMBO BORDER...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the outstanding work of BMA Border Guards following a significant arrest of a suspect in possession of 34 passports at the Lebombo Port of Entry to Mozambique. GUEST: Dr Michael Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

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9:22

Ten of the eighteen uMkhonto weSizwe MPs who were...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Ten of the eighteen uMkhonto weSizwe MPs who were expelled from the party two weeks ago went to court today to challenge their dismissal. Former MK Party Students Movement convener Thamsanqa Khuzwayo is one of those members and he joins us now to give us further details. GUEST: Thami Khuzwayo, former MK Party MP

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10:40

Members of the judiciary are currently holding a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Members of the judiciary are currently holding a Special Sitting in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg in honour of the outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. This follows a function last night to celebrate Zondo's 27-year career in the judiciary. Zondo is set to retire at the end of this month. SABC News Political Editor is currently in the Constitutional Court, covering today’s special sitting and he joins us now to tell us more about what has transpired so far…. GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje,

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4:34

Stats SA announced earlier today that the country’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Good news for SA consumers as Stats SA announced earlier today that the country’s Consumer Price Index declined to a 3-year low of 4,6% in July from 5,1% in June this year. So does this mean there is a strong possibility of interest rate cuts? We find out from…… GUEST: Dr Azar Jamine, Director & Chief Economist at Econometrist

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12:16

a lot of people on social media analyzed Malema’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

Analysing Malema’s speech: Words used, how things were said as well as body language EFF leader, Julius Malema, addressed Gauteng EFF members at the Orlando Community Hall in Soweto last night. As it usually happens with these things, a lot of people on social media analyzed Malema’s words and body language during the speech. I invited someone who knows and understands corporate communication to try help us analyze this speech. GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, CEO Ditshego media

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