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7:16

Nomonde Ngema, a 21-year-old Tik Tokker living with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

Today we chat to Nomonde Ngema, a 21-year-old Tik Tokker living with HIV. Nomonde uses social media to educate South Africans about the benefits of approaching life from a positive point of view and to correct misconceptions and help others learn more about HIV. In two weeks’ time, she will be jetting off to New York to attend the UN SG Summit of the Future as a speaker. GUEST: Nomonde Ngema, HER Voice Fund Ambassador for South Africa

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10:18

Hellen Joseph patient video: DA reacts

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

DA’s Shadow MEC for Health in Gauteng, Jack Bloom joins me on the line to share his views on the Hellen Joseph incident as well as public hospitals in Gauteng (generally) GUEST: Jack Bloom, DA Shadow MEC for Health in Gauteng

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8:21

Personal Growth feature: - Personal growth starts...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

When it comes to personal growth, certain areas stand out as particularly important. Dudu Msomi, Leadership & Board Development Programme Designer & Facilitator joins me on the line to talk about personal growth and how that growth starts with personal leadership. GUEST: Dudu Msomi, Leadership & Board Development Programme Designer & Facilitator.

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5:56

Whistleblower murder

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

Armand Swart, an engineer from Vereeniging was shot dead this past April. 2 weeks before Armand was murdered, the engineering firm Armand worked for made a whistleblower report. News 24 investigative journalist, Jeff Wicks joins me on the line to tell us more about this story… GUEST: Jeff Wicks, News24 investigative journalist

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6:03

Legal Resource Centre return to court in Eastern Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

The Legal Resource Centre will return to the Eastern Cape High Court in Makhanda this week to advocate for the rights of young learners in the Eastern Cape. This case comes against a backdrop of widespread concern over the dangerous journeys many children face daily just to attend school. GUEST: Cameron McConnachie, Programme lead Attorney for the Education Programme at the Legal Resource Centre

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5:45

Lawyers represent victims of listeriosis calling for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

Listeriosis: Tiger Brands Must Pay Campaign Lawyers who represent victims who were affected by listeriosis outbreak say they have new evidence linking Tiger Brands to the tragedy and are calling on the firm to settle with victims immediately. GUEST: Richard Spoor, from Richard Spoor Inc Attorneys

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4:30

The ANC’s National Working Committee is currently...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

The ANC’s National Working Committee is currently meeting with the Gauteng Provincial Executive Committee over its performance at the May polls. Earlier on today, the party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media ahead of today’s meeting. Joining us to talk about some of the issues that were raised during this morning’s press briefing is…. GUEST: S’bahle Motha, SABC News reporter

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6:08

What informs Algeria’s election irregularities?

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

On Sunday, Algeria’s National Independent Election Authority announced President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the winner of the country’s election that took place on Saturday. However, there are claims that the results do not match turnout figures and local tallies. Interestingly, President Tebboune also agrees with this assertion. So what really happened on Saturday? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Ibrahim Deen, Independent Researcher

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15:04

More reaction to Tom London’s complaint

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/09

The South African Medical Association has extended its sincere sympathy to Tom London and all those who continue to suffer due to the dire circumstances in our public healthcare sector. In a video posted on social media, London claims to have experienced neglect and rude behaviour from the staff and doctors. GUEST: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA)

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40:05

The Fireside Chat: Carolyn Steyn, Philanthropist,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

The Fireside Chat As we continue with our Fridays Fireside Chats. Today we are joined by Carolyn Steyn who is widely known for knitting blankets in honour of Nelson Mandela’s contribution, life and legacy. Some of you may recall that in 2014, Carolyn founded the initiative 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, which has since evolved into a global movement. GUEST (Studio): Carolyn Steyn, Philanthropist, South African Businesswoman & founder of the non-profit organisation, 67 Blankets for

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6:36

Deep Learning Indaba hosted in Senegal

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

The Deep Learning Indaba is the annual meeting of the African machine learning and AI community with the mission to strengthen African AI. This year the deep learning indaba is taking place in Dakar, Senegal, from the 1st to the 7th of September 2024 at Amadou Mahtar Mbow University comprising keynotes, tutorials, workshops, panel discussions, and paper presentations. Bataung Qhotsokoane, Editor at iAfrikan.com is currently in Senegal and joins me on the line… GUEST: Bataung Qhotsokoane,

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5:57

Doctors without borders are calling on all...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

Doctors without borders are calling on all stakeholders to ensure an equitable distribution of resources in the DRC as the country continues to see an increase in the spread of mpox. You may recall that last month the World Health Organisation declared the surge in mpox cases a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to rising infections in several countries, particularly in Africa. Since the beginning of the year, DRC has reported over 4,901 confirmed mpox cases, with more than

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9:24

China-Africa Cooperation summit

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

It is the final stretch of the China-Africa Cooperation summit underway in Beijing. This summit was the biggest gathering of African heads of state outside of the continent wraps up its business today. China is ready to work with African countries to fully implement various outcomes of the summit, promote common development and prosperity, and jointly build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor

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5:59

Blind SA, represented by SECTION27, is taking the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

Blind SA, represented by SECTION27, is taking the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), on an urgent basis, to the Equality Court for unfairly discriminating against 50 blind and visually impaired students who are trying to complete the National Certificate in Small Business and Financial Management through the ICB. To tell us more about this case is…. GUEST: Christo de Klerk, President of Blind SA

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8:24

Simelane denied having an improper relationship with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

Earlier on today, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to explain matters related to VBS. Simelane denied having an improper relationship with the contractor employed by the Polokwane municipality and she also denied any wrong-doing regarding the controversial VBS scandal. Take a listen to what she had to say…… GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Political analyst from Tshwane University of Technology

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8:25

the National Economic Development Labour Council's...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/06

Today, representatives of organised business, community, government and organised labour are meeting in Johannesburg for the National Economic Development Labour Council's 29th Annual Summit. For more on what this year’s summit is about, we are joined by….. GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News reporter

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8:25

Senamile Masango is a celebrated nuclear scientist,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/05

Following our chat with former DIRCO Minister Dr Naledi Pandor last week. Today we speak to Senamile Masango who was mentioned by Pandor as a young person to watch in South Africa. Masango is a celebrated nuclear scientist, who will always be celebrated as the first African woman to conduct an African led experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN. GUEST: Senamile Masango, Nuclear Physicist, the First African woman to conduct an African led experiment at CERN

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11:51

Analysis: Bongani Baloyi joins MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/05

Earlier on, I spoke to new MK member, Bongani Baloyi, about his move to the party. Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni joins me on the line to give us a political analysis of this situation. Lukhona, let’s start by playing clips from the conversation I had with Bongani Baloyi… GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst

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9:24

former president Thabo Mbeki wished the ANC-led GNU...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/05

Yesterday, through his regular engagements at Unisa through the Thabo Mbeki School, former president Thabo Mbeki wished the ANC-led GNU success and said the planned national dialogue would be critical in giving President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government a mandate so that all those in the executive would stop referring to their own manifestos. GUEST: Advocate Sipho Mantula

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11:23

China-Africa Cooperation summit

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/05

We’ve been having a daily check-in with SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena who is currently in Beijing, China, for the China-Africa Cooperation summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about 2 hours ago but before that, China President, Xi Jinping pledged China's support across debt-laden Africa. Sophie Mokoena what exactly did… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor

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