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14:35

MDDA reportedly not being happy with the recent...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/03

Following this past weekend’s Sunday World report about some senior staff members at the state-owned media development and diversity agency (MDDA), reportedly not being happy with the recent appointment of the agency’s new CEO Shoeshoe Qhu. We hear from the agency’s board chairperson, firstly about the role of the CEO in an organisation like the MDDA and what goes through their recruitment process when making senior appointments. GUEST: Professor Hlengani Mathebula, MDDA Board Chairperson

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6:01

Lesotho is going ahead with its new regulations that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/03

Lesotho is going ahead with its new regulations that will see the introduction of limited restrictions on foreign ownership of small businesses in the country. According to Basotho authorities these new regulations which were introduced three years ago will improve the investment climate in the country. For further elucidation on this, we are now joined by….. GUEST (Lesotho): Rapelang Radebe, SABC News correspondent based in Lesotho

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11:46

South Africa’s economy as the country’s GDP increased...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/03

Good news for South Africa’s economy as the country’s GDP increased by 0.4% in the second quarter of this year. According to Stats SA, the biggest contributor to higher GDP was the finance, real estate and business services industry, as they all increased by 1.3%, contributing 0.3 of a percentage point to the GDP growth. To help us make sense of the latest figures is…. GUEST: Dr Lumkile Mondi, Senior lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance at the University of the Witwatersrand.

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8:14

As a way of honouring and celebrating excellence, the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

As a way of honouring and celebrating excellence, the University of Cape Town (UCT) will confer an honorary doctorate on Dr Debbie Bradshaw, a globally recognised biostatistician and epidemiologist who is regarded as South Africa’s foremost expert in the field. GUEST: Dr Debbie Bradshaw, Biostatistician and Epidemiologist

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8:33

Thabiso Sikwane Tribute

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

This past weekend we heard the unexpected news about the death of former SAfm presenter, Thabiso Sikwane. We decided to pay tribute to her by talking to people who knew her or worked with her in one capacity or another. GUEST: David O’Sullivan, broadcaster and friend

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11:45

NEHAWU ANC saga analysis

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

NEHAWU held a press conference 2 hours ago to address what the organization calls ‘fake news’. Sunday papers reported that NEHAWU KZN was looking at dropping ANC in the province in favour of MK Party. GUEST: Mbhazima Shilowa, former General Secretary of Cosatu

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7:18

Hoerskool Vorentoe Sports program producing world...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

Bayanda Walaza. Johannes Morepe. Naledi Makgatha. These are names of young South African athletes that have taken the Athletics world by storm in Lima. All 3 athletes have one thing in common: they all came through the Hoerskool Vorentoe Sports program. So, what makes this sport program produce such amazing athletes? Oupa Maruping is the Head of Sport at Hoerskool Vorentoe and he joins me on the line to tell us a bit about what they are getting right with this program. GUEST: Oupa Maruping,

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15:20

Is Women’s Month making any difference or is it just...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

Post Women’s Month. We remind you about some of the most important conversations that took place last month, all in celebration of women in South Africa. GUEST: Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO of the Conversation Strategists

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9:31

Ramaphosa in China for second state visit to solidify...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

President Cyril Ramaphosa is in China on a state visit aimed at cementing South Africa’s relations with the Asian superpower. In their first engagement this morning, ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit later this week, Ramaphosa told his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, that when South Africa hosts the G20 Summit next year, it would bring worldwide attention to the challenges facing Africa and countries of the Global South. SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena is in China

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7:20

Massive anger is brewing in Israel against the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

Massive anger is brewing in Israel against the Benjamin Netanyahu government after six hostages were found dead in Gaza. We understand that protesters are accusing the government and Netanyahu personally of failing to save the remaining hostages. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-Asia Dialogues

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8:59

Some reports are suggesting that NEHAWU in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/09/02

Some reports are suggesting that NEHAWU in KwaZulu-Natal intends to dump the ANC in favour of former President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party. However, the union’s mother body has rejected these claims, saying they are taken aback by the fake news. Also the provincial leadership says those who are said to be part of leading this campaign are not known to the union. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Ayanda Zulu, Provincial Secretary of NEHAWU in KZN

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38:52

The Fireside Chat: Former Minister of International...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Today we chat to former Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor and I can safely say that she really needs no introduction after having served this country with due diligence since the dawn of democracy in 1994. GUEST: Dr Naledi Pandor, former Minister of DIRCO, Science & Technology, and Education

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6:58

Wits' renovated Flower Hall shortlisted for World...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

The new Flower Hall Examination and Test Centre, on the Wits University’s West Campus, has been shortlisted in the Creative Reuse category for the World Architecture Festival, which will be held in Singapore from November 6 to 8. The building was shortlisted for its transformation from its original design as part of the Rand Easter Show showgrounds to an examination centre with more than 1 000 seats, and for its sustainable design. The renovation was led by Savage + Dodd Architects, and Heather

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7:57

Joburg CBD Revitalisation programme

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Earlier today, the Joburg CBD Revitalisation programme was launched by the Premier of Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi in the CBD. This programme is meant to last for the whole weekend and during the launch, the Premier stressed the fact that this is not just about the Springbok game happening at Ellis Park stadium this weekend… GUEST: Jacob Mamabolo, MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, e-Government, Research and Development.

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6:54

Rhodes University management joined students in a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Earlier today, Rhodes University management joined students in a march to municipal offices in the area after prolonged water outage hit the University. Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sizwe Mabizela was also part of the march he said they are marching to assert their constitutional rights. Their humanity and dignity have been trampled with this prolonged water outage. Rhodes University Spokesperson, Luzuko Jacobs joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Luzuko Jacobs, Rhodes

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9:12

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s apology in Parliament...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s apology in Parliament yesterday on the promise he made in April 2019 of building one million houses in Alexandra. The EFF says his apology confirms that his tenure has been characterised by lies, false promises and electioneering using the struggles of ordinary people. For more on this we are joined by…. GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

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10:34

the Defence Ministers of the European Union are...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/30

Today, the Defence Ministers of the European Union are convening for an informal meeting in Brussels. We understand that the ministers will discuss the EU’s military support to Ukraine, the military crisis management and defence readiness of the EU and defence financing. This meeting largely extends the Foreign Affairs Ministers meeting that took place yesterday. Just how vital are these back to back meetings? For more on this we are joined by …… GUEST (France): Professor John Keiger, former

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7:19

Nomzamo Mbatha recently received an international...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

In conversation with Nomzamo Mbatha – after she recently received an international award as Best African Actress at the 2024 Septimius Awards held in Amsterdam for her role in Shaka iLembe. GUEST: Nomzamo Mbatha, South African Actress

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8:02

A coalition that is making progress brought down for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Yesterday we spoke to Jacqui Uys, spokesperson of the Joint caucus leader in the City of Tshwane about a pending motion of no confidence in Mayor, Cilliers Brink. A few hours ago, Mayor Brink tweeted: “I’ve just learnt that @Action4SA’s Tshwane caucus leader has told media outside Tshwane House that the party is leaving the Tshwane Multi-Party Coalition. I haven’t received any notice to this effect, but in light of what has happened up to this point I can only assume that this is the party’s

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11:08

Colleen Makhubele joins MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/29

Earlier on, we spoke to Colleen Makhubele who announced today that she has joined the MK Party. This was another shock move in South African politics as the former South African Rainbow Alliance leader bowed out of the party she formed after her ousting from COPE. Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Zakhele Ndlovu joins me on the line to talk about this move… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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