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7:06

Johannesburg Metro Police Department has vowed to use...

The National Pulse ·

2024/10/04

Roadblock crackdown in South Africa While the Department of Transport plans to implement a 24/7 shift schedule for traffic police by March 2025, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department has vowed to use a new ‘three-strike system’ to crack down on unroadworthy vehicles. The JMPD said on Wednesday that “any vehicle found with three or more defects will be immediately discontinued from operating on public roads“. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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8:10

SAMRC participating in the 2024 National Science week

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2024/10/04

The South African Medical Research Council is proud to be participating in the 2024 National Science Week which ends tomorrow. The event, which is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation, aims to ignite conversations about the implications of living in an increasingly technologically driven society. This year’s theme is "Living in a high-tech world: should we be concerned?". Tendani Tsedu, Head of Corporate and Communications at the South African Research Council joins me

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7:32

Former KwaZulu-Natal premier, Willies Mchunu, has...

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2024/10/04

Former KwaZulu-Natal premier, Willies Mchunu, has resigned from the African National Congress, saying that he can no longer add value to the party due to its current political trajectory, also making it clear that he has lost hope in the ANC’s commitment to pursue the National Democratic Revolution in the interest of the working class and the poor. Mchunu joins us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Willies Mchunu, former ANC member

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9:11

Lesotho celebrates 58 years of independence today and...

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2024/10/04

As Lesotho celebrates 58 years of independence today and 200 years since the founding of the nation. We look at the bilateral relations between Lesotho and France, and how the Mountain Kingdom continues to preserve and promote the legacy of King Moshoeshoe I. GUEST: David Martinon, French Ambassador to South Africa

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7:36

As we approach the first anniversary of the October...

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2024/10/04

As we approach the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks. We talk about the importance of humanitarian aid in conflict zones and the significant role played by medical staff in providing support to individuals and communities affected by armed conflict. GUEST: Federica Lezzi, Project Medical Coordinator for Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Gaza Strip

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7:31

Legal merits of MK Party’s case against the JSC

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2024/10/04

The High Court in Johannesburg is today hearing the urgent application launched by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party against the Judicial Services Commission (JSC). The party seeks to interdict the commission from sitting in the absence of its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe. Legally speaking – how strong is their case? GUEST: Modidima Mannya, an admitted Attorney of the High Court

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5:52

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2024/10/03

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8:27

More than 17m people in SA applied for the R370 SRD...

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2024/10/03

More than 17 million people applied for the R370-a-month Social Relief of Distress grant in September 2024, according to the latest figures supplied by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). This is an increase of more than three million people since September 2021, when 13.8 million people applied. GUEST: Dr Morne Malan, Deputy Head of Policy @Free Market Foundation

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7:32

AfriForum pleads with DA, FF+ to leave GNU if BELA...

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2024/10/03

According to AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel, the Civil Rights organization unanimously requested that the DA and the Freedom Front Plus reconsider their role in the Government of National Unity if the Basic Education Laws Amendment ACT remains implemented. Kallie Kriel joins me on the line to expand on this statement… GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AFriForum CEO

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9:41

Gauteng is heading for Day Zero, with leading...

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2024/10/03

Gauteng is heading for Day Zero, with leading scientists pegging the province’s water crisis as a near-term climate change tipping point. There are several other water scarcity hotspots countrywide, making this a national concern, not only in terms of economics but also the potential for conflict. Senior Research Associate, Climate, at the Institute for Security Studies, Dhesigen Naidoo joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Dhesigen Naidoo, Senior Research Associate, Climate, at the Institute

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7:58

TBWA\SA Africa Conference

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2024/10/03

TBWA\South Africa is currently hosting its Africa Conference which commenced on Monday this week. We understand that more than 100 delegates from all over Africa and middle East are attending this all-important conference which will see brand communications experts exchange ideas on numerous topics. The theme for this year is “Here we are”. TBWA\SA’s Graham Cruikshanks joins me on the line to talk about the significance of this conference and to discuss some of the important topics that the

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8:51

Is South Africa fast becoming a welfare state?

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2024/10/03

The South African Social Security Agency has revealed that more than 17 million people applied for the R370 Social Relief of Distress grant last month. Worryingly, their latest figures also show that this is an increase of more than three million people since 2021. To talk to us about these latest figures is….. GUEST: Paseka Letsatsi, Spokesperson of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

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7:45

the Democratic Alliance Caucus wants the City of...

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2024/10/03

DA’s Shadow MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg explains why the Democratic Alliance Caucus wants the City of Johannesburg to review its VIP Protection Policy. The party took the city to court, accusing it of misusing the blue lights and also stated that this violates the Municipal Systems Act. GUEST: Cllr Solomon Maila, DA Shado MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg

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13:19

The Future South Africa we Want and Deserve

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2024/10/03

Have you ever asked yourself about what kind of future do we wish for in South Africa? Former minister and social activist, Jay Naidoo joins us to share his thoughts on the ‘future South Africa we want and deserve’ topic. Recently, Naidoo took part in the Future South Africa we Want and Deserve dialogues, an initiative run by Higher Education media to deepen democracy through robust conversations. According to him one of the big questions we need to ask ourselves is – how legitimate are those that

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7:57

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently...

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2024/10/03

Russian President Vladimir Putin has recently announced a new law that allows convicts and suspects particularly those whose cases are under investigation to avoid prosecution only if they join the army? The new measures come as Russia's military resources have been depleted after 2 and a half years of fighting in Ukraine, with the Russian government boosting its military spending and aiming to recruit more troops. GUEST: Roland Henwood, Lecturer in the department of political sciences at the

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8:22

two Afrika Tikkun’s young ambassadors, following...

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2024/10/02

We hear from two Afrika Tikkun’s young ambassadors, following their remarkable participation in this year’s prestigious Spirit of Belron Challenge. The event took place in the UK not so long ago and throughout the challenge - participants cycled, ran, walked, swam, and travelled by wheelchair, covering a total distance of 64,000 kilometres. GUEST: Shaylet Sibanda (Afrika Tikkun ambassador, 18- year-old) GUEST: Masego Madiga (Afrika Tikkun ambassador, 16-year-old)

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9:35

Public Protector’s report on the Thabo Bester escape

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2024/10/02

Public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka has found the Department of Correctional Services have acted improperly in the Thabo Bester infamous escape scandal that has rocked the country. GUEST: Khulu Phasiwe, Public Protector Spokesperson

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7:53

The Top Women Awards celebrates 21 years of gender...

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2024/10/02

The 21st edition of the Top Women Awards were announced today. This prestigious event has become a beacon for recognising organisations leading the way in gender reform, as well as female leaders and advocates for inclusion. Project manager of the Awards, Odelia Fester joins me on the line to tell us more about the awards… GUEST: Odelia Fester, Project Manager - Top Women

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7:04

Seriti Mine Retrenchments

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2024/10/02

Seriti workers staged a protest outside the coal giant's offices in Illovo earlier today. Workers are against looming retrenchments at Seriti’s Mpumalanga operations andhave thus issued a warning to the coal giant of potential disruptions to its operations in the province. If the retrenchment proposal goes ahead, more than 1,100 employees could lose their jobs. NUM Highveld Regional Chair, Malekutu Bizzah Motubase joins me on the line… GUEST: Malekutu Bizzah Motubase, NUM Highveld Regional

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8:19

Phase 2: Business and Government partnership

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2024/10/02

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa launched phase 2 of the business & government partnership. The President said through continued collaboration between government and business, the country can achieve an economic growth target of 3% by 2025, as envisaged by business. GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News Economics Reporter

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