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4:52

Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink ousted as coalition...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/26

ANC in Tshwane filed a motion of no-confidence against City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink. GUEST: George Matjila, ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary

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28:03

The Department of Basic Education faces a national...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

The Department of Basic Education faces a national funding crisis that impacts teaching posts. Recently, provincial Education Departments countrywide have complained about imposed budgetary cuts. This has led to several of them having to release their contracted teachers and being unable to fill vacant posts. In a media briefing earlier today, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube deemed this a harsh reality confronting the country. GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Basic Education Minister

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5:00

Foundations to small business in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

Tax guru and published author, Andre Bothma has put together a business guide which he shared with 100 people to help with their small businesses. The book essentially shares basic information you need to get started in business in South Africa. GUEST: Andre Bothma, Tax Guru and published author

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5:25

Repatriation Of 49 Liberation Fighters After Decades...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

The South African government has acknowledged that while the process of repatriating political activists and freedom fighters who died in exile has been slow, progress is being made in exhuming and returning their remains to their homeland. Guest: Jaki Seroke, PAC National Secretary for Finance & Veteran

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4:07

One person found dead in Broadwalk Urban Village fire...

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2024/09/25

One person was found dead in the aftermath of a fire at the Broadwalk Urban Village complex in Midrand. Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson, Xolile Khumalo joins me on the line to give us an update on the scene… Guest: City of Joburg EMS Spokesperson

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5:14

The repatriation of the remains forms part of the...

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2024/09/25

Khaya Khumalo gives us an update on the remains of the activists and freedom fighters who passed away in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The repatriation of the remains forms part of the Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route Project. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, SABC News reporter

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5:12

the Pretoria Magistrates court sentenced former South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

Earlier today, the Pretoria Magistrates court sentenced former South African National Defence Force member Leon Santos Conga to life imprisonment for rape, and 10 years for attempted murder. AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit has welcomed the sentencing of Conga as they have been representing his victim, sergeant Antoinnete Ndishishi since 2018. Conga was accused of knowingly infecting Ndishishi with HIV. To talk to us about the significance of this case and what today’s court outcome means going

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7:53

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane is today appearing before the ANC’s Integrity Commission over her alleged involvement in the VBS bank scandal. It is now public knowledge that while serving as the mayor of Polokwane in 2016, Simelane took a loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions, the company that brokered millions of unlawful investments into VBS bank on behalf of the Polokwane municipality. To remind us about the seriousness of this case is….. GUEST: Zoleka Qodashe, SABC

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9:58

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated Africa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/25

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated Africa’s demand for permanent representation in the UN Security Council. Addressing the UN General Assembly yesterday, Ramaphosa said the UN Security Council must be reformed as a matter of urgency, also emphasising that it must become more inclusive so that the voices of all nations are heard and considered. However, our guest Professor Anthoni Van Nieuwkerk says this might be difficult to achieve as the continent struggles to speak with one voice on

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4:39

Palesa Mokubung celebrates 20 years in fashion

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

In conversation with Palesa Mokubung as she celebrates 20 years in fashion. Some of you may recall that Mokubung made history in 2018 when Mantsho became the first African brand to collaborate with Swedish retailer H&M. So she will tell us more about her journey and what keeps her going and of course she will also discuss the upcoming SA Fashion Week and what to expect from her in the future. GUEST: Palesa Mokubung, Mantsho founder and renowned fashion designer

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8:27

Action SA slams City of Joburg’s proposal to rename...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is under fire after announcing that it is proposing to rename the popular street Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, but Action SA says the name change offers zero benefits to the residents of the city. GUEST: Cllr Ramatamo Sehoal

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5:03

EFF say celebrating Heritage Day with braais is a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

The Economic Freedom Fighters put out a statement earlier today stating that Heritage Day cannot be reduced to braais and traditional outfits while the majority of South Africans still bear the brunt of colonial and apartheid legacies. Celebrating the day under these circumstances would be a mockery the statement continued to say. EFF member, Sharon Letlape joins me on the line to talk about this… GUEST: Sharon Letlape, EFF Member

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5:27

Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation hosts...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

In the spirit if promoting and preserving the heritage of the diverse people of Gauteng, the provincial department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is currently hosting the Annual Indigenous Games Festival at the Eesterus Stadium in Tshwane. GUEST: Nomazwe Ntlokwana from the provincial department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng

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11:36

Mzwakhe’s uncompromising thoughts about Heritage Day

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

As we observe Heritage Day we ask, what does this day mean to you? This year’s Heritage Day coincides with our 30 years of democracy and freedom but do you think that our country is doing justice when observing and celebrating this day? Mzwakhe Mbuli joins us to share some interesting insights about Heritage Day celebrations. GUEST: Mzwakhe Mbuli, popularly known as ‘The People’s Poet’

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5:38

The ongoing protests against economic hardships in Ghana

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

We look at the ongoing protests against economic hardships in Ghana. We understand that these protests are largely fuelled by the citizens frustration over environmental destruction caused by illegal mining and perceived economic mismanagement by the government. So how should this problem be resolved going forward? GUEST (Nigeria): Dr Christian Ani, Senior Researcher and Project Coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies

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6:29

According to Eskom in the Western Cape, some areas in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/24

According to Eskom in the Western Cape, some areas in the region are without electricity due to illegal connections, theft and vandalism. Just how rife is this problem and how is the power utility responding to this issue? GUEST: Zama Mpondwana

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7:08

JiK’iZinto, a new movement representing a generation...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/23

Today we tell you more about JiK’iZinto, a new movement representing a generation determined to rewrite their future and overcome the challenges they face today. They use innovative ways to reach out to young people. To tell us more about the objectives of this new movement is… GUEST: Lebo Leitch, JiK’iZinto’s Creative Lead Girl Effect

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8:29

100 days of the GNU

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/23

South Africa's new government marked its 100th day in power yesterday, seeing the rand strength 5.8% against the dollar over the same period. The first 100 days are critical to demonstrate whether the Government of National Unity can prove its mettle. I’m joined on the line by … political analyst to give us an analysis of the first 100 days of the GNU… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

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7:30

The issue of illegal mining

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/23

Earlier on, I spoke to David Van Wyk, a lead researcher at the Benchmarks Foundation about the issue of illegal mining and why it refuses to go away. This comes after the multi-disciplinary task team behind Operation Vala Umgodi recently arrested several individuals allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in the North-West province. We going to take a second bite at this conversation and talk to … GUEST: Kgothatso Nhlengethwa, Special Advisor to the National Association of Artisanal

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5:27

Water and sanitation pipes installed in the Popo...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/23

Rustenburg Local Municipality has started the process of installing water and sanitation pipes in the Popo Molefe informal settlement, but community complains about delays to formalise the area. SABC News Reporter, Itumeleng Kgajane was in the area this afternoon and joins me on the line… GUEST: Tsholofelo Mogami, SABC News Reporter

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