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8:12

Opening of Parliament: State of Readiness

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

This afternoon, Parliament Presiding Officers briefed the media on the state of readiness to host tomorrow’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA). To furnish us with more information on tomorrow's event is…. GUEST: Moloto Mothapo, Spokesperson of Parliament

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8:27

New state-owned company for water in South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

South Africa is heading towards the formation of a state-owned enterprise for water which is expected to be established in the first half of 2025 – with some skeptical about its promised effectiveness. In March 2024, Parliament passed the consequential National Water Resources Infrastructure State-owned company Bill. Broadly, the bill aims to create the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency as a significant public entity and state-owned company. GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam,

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8:12

SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

Yesterday, SARS Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter expressed, his sincere gratitude to all taxpayers who interacted with SARS over the past two weeks. This includes people who were part of the Individual Tax Filing Season 2024 that commenced on the 15th of July 2024 and will run until 21 October 2024. Some of our listeners had issues trying to file their tax return so we invited the commissioner to come chat to us about that and other things happening at SARS at the moment… GUEST: Edward Kieswetter,

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8:58

The Public Service Commission and the North-West...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

The Public Service Commission and the North-West University recently signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding that will contribute towards a capable state. Joining us to explain the significance of this MOU and how it will help shape the future of this country is….. GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission

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5:43

Zuma’s Disciplinary Hearing: Will it achieve anything?

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

We unpack the disciplinary hearing of former president Jacob Zuma that is currently underway. Zuma has been charged with contravening the ANC rules, including contravening the party's constitution, following his decision to support and be the face of the MK party for the general elections in May. If the ANC’s national disciplinary committee (NDC) finds against him, Zuma would be the first former ANC president to be expelled. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor

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6:26

Emmerson Mnangagwa launched what is known as a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

This past weekend, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched what is known as a process of reconciliation that will see his administration compensate the victims of a notorious 1980s Gukurahundi massacre that took place when former president Robert Mugabe was in power. To react to this is….. GUEST (Kenya): Prince Ayanda Manala Sibindi of Manala Royal Family Ndebele Kingdom: Human Rights and Cultural activist

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8:28

"Prison is a hell; it's not a place anyone should go...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/17

A Zimbabwean detainee, Bornface Banks, has sparked outrage after a video of him boasting about having a good life in a South African prison went viral. Reacting to this, the department of correctional services has vowed to take strong action as they are deeply incensed by Banks’s behaviour. Joining us to share his thoughts on this is…. GUEST: Miles Bhude, National spokesperson of the South African Prisoners Organisation for Human Rights (SAPHOR)

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5:20

#MandelaDay2024 #ItIsInYourHands

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela's values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities. GUEST: Gushwell Brooks, Nelson Mandela Foundation: Head of Mandela Day

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7:10

the upcoming special Mandela Day event that is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

We tell you more about the upcoming special Mandela Day event that is supported by the United Nations, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS). The event will also be used to give an update on the progress that has been made so far regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Studio): Nelson Muffuh, United Nations Resident Coordinator

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6:05

The Innovation Hub: The role of AI in PR: Augmenting...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

In recent years, AI has dramatically reshaped numerous industries, and PR is no exception. From data analysis and sentiment tracking to content creation and media monitoring, AI's capabilities are indeed transformative. GUEST: Ethel Ramos, Managing Director of Avatar PR

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12:58

SANEF on MK Party urgent interdict

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

Earlier on we spoke to MK Party spokesperson, Nhlamulo Ndhlela about the MK party’s urgent court application to stop the SABC from referring to the seventh administration as a government of national unity on its platforms. Let’s hear what the South African National Editors’ Forum makes of this matter… GUEST: Makhudu Sefara, SANEF Media Freedom Chair

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6:05

"If reservoirs are depleted, it's likely that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

Rand Water commenced an extensive infrastructure maintenance project on 22 June 2024 and anticipate completing it on 29 July 2024. This maintenance is part of Rand Water’s Asset Management Strategy which includes asset construction, conserving, planning, constantly enhancing reliability and preserving integrity and quality of our infrastructure. GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

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7:21

UJ expels 50 students, half of them for producing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

The University of Johannesburg has expelled 50 students for transgressions that range from producing fraudulent medical certificates after being absent during exams and using unauthorised notes during examinations. GUEST: Professor Bettine van Vuuren, University of Johannesburg registrar

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6:47

Former US President Donald Trump has picked JD Vance...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

US Elections Former US President Donald Trump has picked JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate for the upcoming election that is due to take place in November. But who is Vance – what does he stand for and can he help Trump win the November election? GUEST (US): Sherwin Bryce Pease, SABC’s UN/US Correspondent

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5:37

Cancer Alliance, represented by SECTION27, has filed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

Cancer Alliance, represented by SECTION27, has filed an application against the MEC for Health in Gauteng, after the department failed to utilise the allocated R784 million set aside by the Gauteng Treasury last year to address the radiation backlog and other surgical backlogs in Gauteng. GUEST: Salome Meyer, Director at Cancer Alliance

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8:17

The Global Watch: Can the Rwandan political system...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

We ask this question as Rwandan President Paul Kagame is getting ready to rule for another five years as he continues to lead with an astounding 99.15 per cent with over 7 million votes tallied so far. According to the electoral commission, 98% of the more than 9.5 million eligible voters took part in the elections. Our guest Dr David Matsanga argues that Kagame is the only one who can manage Rwanda. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST (GHANA): Dr David Matsanga, Political

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9:26

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has confirmed that it...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/16

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has confirmed that it has filed urgent papers in the High Court in Johannesburg to challenge the SABC’s use of the term “Government of National Unity”. The party is of the view that the SABC’s use of the term is unconstitutional. For further clarity on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

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8:10

Jacqueline Sedibe’s trip to the zoo

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/15

Jacqueline Sedibe is an 11-year-old girl residing at Slovo informal settlement outside Crosby. In March 2024, the Johannesburg Zoo turned 120 years old. The Barefoot Facilitator offered the members of the Slovo Digital Skills Hub an opportunity to visit the Zoo together. Jacqueline hand-designed a book that captured the experience. GUEST: Jacqueline Sedibe, 11-year-old from Slovo Informal settlement

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6:44

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu takes hard line on crime

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/15

Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has promised to take strong action against rising crime levels in the country, citing that crime levels are “increasing and intolerable”. Mchunu made these remarks in outlining the priorities of the Police Ministry for the 7th administration, at Tshedimosetso House, Hatfield in Pretoria earlier today. GUEST: Willem Els, Institute for Security Studies

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6:28

The Innovation Hub: Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/15

Political analyst Sipho Seepe says South Africa should not expect much from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech at the opening of parliament. Ramaphosa called for the opening of parliament to take place on 18 July 2024. This year’s opening of parliament will be the first under the government of national unity (GNU). Seepe said over the years, presidential speeches under the ANC government have lost meaning. GUEST: Professor Sipho Seepe, Political Analyst

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