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7:37

Gift of the Givers on dam wall collapse

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/09

More than 220 Western Cape residents have been moved to shelters after two retention dams collapsed, causing flooding and destroying homes in Chatsworth, outside Malmesbury. It is understood that 50 homes were swept away, leaving over 400 people in need of humanitarian assistance. GUEST: Ali Sablay, Gift of the givers Western Cape

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13:40

Reflecting on President’s speech on Women’s Day

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/09

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says that it is unacceptable that decades later since women marched against oppression, there are still women in this country facing abuse and other social problems. The Deputy Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the National Women’s Day commemoration that took place at the Dennis Nel Stadium in Pofadder in the Northern Cape. The Deputy Minister now joins us on the GUEST: Steve Letsike - Deputy

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8:34

The Global Watch: Transforming human waste into energy

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2024/08/09

Chaiwe Sanderse transforms human waste into energy and fertiliser by treating it at high temperatures which remove pathogens making it safe to use. The briquettes produced are used as an alternative to charcoal in Zambia. GUEST: Chaiwe Sanderse, CaDev-Capacity Development CEO

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11:12

Ace Magashule’s former PA in custody in SA

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2024/08/09

Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota's flight landed at OR Tambo last night. This comes after South Africa's bid to extradite her from the US was successful. We spoke to SABC news reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James who was at the airport yesterday waiting for the flight to land. This was a lengthy process involving the Hawks, NPA as well as interpol. Hawks spokesperson, Colonel Philani Nkwalase joins me on the line to talk us through the process… GUEST: Colonel Philani

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8:17

OB: MacDonald's is hosting their Red Socks Golf Day...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

guest: Greg Solomon - CEO - Mcdonalds South Africa

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11:24

Home Affairs released a statement revealing that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Legal Analysis on Miss SA saga Last night, Home Affairs released a statement revealing that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by now former Miss SA finalist, Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. Legally, what does this mean for the mother? And what does this mean for Chidimma’s citizenship? Legal Analyst, Modidima Mannya will help us answer these questions. GUEST: Modidima Mannya, Legal Analyst

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5:53

Khayelihle Khumalo-James

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2024/08/08

Ace Magashule’s former PA extradited from the US Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota is expected to land in Johannesburg today after she was extradited from the United States. SABC News reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James has been at the airport keeping an eye on international arrivals. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC news reporter

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6:43

OB: McDonald’s : Jo-Ann Joffe, CEO Ronald McDonalds...

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2024/08/08

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7:41

"There should be some level of sympathy towards...

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2024/08/08

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8:45

Last night, thousands of anti-racism protesters took...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Last night, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets across the UK to counter far-right anti-immigration protests. Anti-racism protesters filled the streets with messages welcoming immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers. But how did things get to this point – and what is at the heart of it all and what kind of conversations should the United Kingdom be having on immigration moving forward? Joining us to share his views on this is…. GUEST (UK-Leeds): Dr Luis Harrison, Lecturer in

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6:34

DA to refer Panyaza Lesufi to Public Protector

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

The DA intends to refer the management of the Nasi iSpani programme and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the public protector for investigation, for what the party calls irresponsible promises made by Lesufi to thousands of job seekers. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos. GUEST: Sergio Isa Dos Santos, DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education

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7:56

Identity theft - what recourse is there for victims...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Another look at Miss SA saga: Post the Department of Home Affair’s revelation that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. We assess the true scope of identity theft in South Africa, and we also share some tips on how to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. This as we understand that ID fraud costs South African businesses in excess of R1 billion a year. GUEST: David Loxton, Senior Attorney & CEO @Loxton

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10:49

OB: McDonald’s Red Socks

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Our next guest talks about the Ronald McDonald House and its impact on society”. GUEST: Jono Leaf-Wright, Lions Cricket CEO

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6:32

Former lead investigator in the State Capture...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Former lead investigator in the State Capture Commission Advocate Paul Pretorius has joined the National Prosecuting Authority. Pretorius is a seasoned corporate legal counsel with vast international experience. So what can we expect from him going forward? GUEST: Advocate Paul Pretorius, Senior Legal Counsel

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4:57

#KeepBulawayoClean initiative

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

A man has been voluntarily cleaning the streets of Zimbabwe's second-largest city for five years. #KeepBulawayoClean is a one-man, non-political initiative. He dedicates at least 30 minutes of his time daily to cleaning the streets. The man in question is Tonderai Shoko who joins me on the line to talk about this initiative GUEST: Tonderai Shoko, #KeepBulawayoClean founder

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4:25

Preliminary report into illegal military camp in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

Earlier today, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority’s Director, Manabela Chauke, delivered the preliminary report of investigations into an illegal military camp disguised as a security training facility in White River, Mpumalanga. Manabela Chauke joins me on the line to talk about the findings of their investigation… GUEST: Manabela Chauke, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Director

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4:51

Be Real: Popular New Teen Social App

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

There’s a new app on the market called ‘Be Real’. This app is currently the fastest-growing app on both the charts and among teens. If you know anything about technology, then you’d know Apps come and go, so what makes this one special? Why is it catching millions of teens’ attention all over the world? Dean McCoubrey, the founder of My Social Life will tell us all about it… GUEST: Dean McCoubrey, Founder of My Social Life

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9:09

Rise Mzansi member appointed GOOD Party councilor

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

Rise Mzansi’s Axolile Notywala has been appointed as GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councilor. This means Notywala will take up dual membership, allowing him to remain a RISE Mzansi member who is active in its structures while representing GOOD as part of the caucus in Council. GUEST: Axolile Notywala, Rise Mzansi member and GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councillor

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7:33

Looking at Air BnB in Cape Town with Ash Muller

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

Property broker, Ash Muller, wrote an interesting piece a couple of days ago looking at the impact of Air BnB in Cape Town compared to the rest of the world. Cape Town currently has just under 30 000 Airbnb listings. Barcelona, in Spain, had a similar problem until there were mass protests that led to the Mayor of Barcelona banning short-term rentals such as Air BnB from the end of 2028. GUEST: Ash Muller, Property Broker

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16:57

Zimbabwe continues to be a headache for other...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

We look at Zimbabwe’s state of affairs, particularly focusing on the country’s politics. We do this through former president of the Citizens Coalition for Change Advocate Nelson Chamisa who has described Zimbabwe as the sickness of SADC. Chamisa has also criticised the Zim government’s intolerance of alternative voices, calling it a national embarrassment for the country. GUEST: Adv Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwean politician & former president of the Citizens Coalition for Change

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