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6:52

Second Presidential Health Compact

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Acting President Paul Mashatile has signed the second presidential health compact into law. The compact is aimed at achieving universal health coverage. However, organisations such as the South African Medical Association and Business Unity South Africa have reportedly refused to sign the compact due to their opposition to the National Health Insurance Act. To explain their position, we are joined by ….. GUEST: Cass Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa

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7:06

South African journalists honoured in SADC Media...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Two South African journalists have won awards in this year’s SADC Media Awards. One of those, Tshimologo Benjamin Moshatama from Channel Africa Radio was the second prize winner in the Radio Category with his entry on the importance of shared water resources in the SADC regional integration and development as well as the contribution of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the management of shared water resources. The SADC Media Awards present a unique opportunity for the SADC region’s journalists to be

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6:09

William Smith Tribute

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

As tributes continue pouring in for renowned maths and science teacher Dr William Smith, his alma mater Rhodes University has joined in remembering South Africa's beloved “teacher of the nation”. Rhodes paid tribute to the “education giant” as it detailed his academic background with the university. The university conferred a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) (honoris causa) on Smith in 2021, just two years after he received its distinguished alumni award. Smith also completed his BSc and BSc (Hons),

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11:11

Nobuhle Mthembu elected new City of Joburg council...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Action SA’s wish to play an oversight role in the City of Joburg has come to pass, as its caucus leader, Nobuhle Mthembu, was elected council speaker yesterday. Mthembu’s election to the seat was supported by the ANC-Economic Freedom Fighters coalition block that saw 180 councillors voting for her rise to the office. She won the race against the DA’s Nonhlanhla Sifumba, who only received 68 votes in council this afternoon. GUEST: Nobuhle Mthembu, City of Joburg council speaker

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12:34

SAMWU workers embark on massive protest action in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

Hundreds of Johannesburg public servants affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) have gathered in Braamfontein as they prepare to embark on a strike on Thursday afternoon. The union has been struggling to reach an agreement with the city over a wage dispute. The JMPD has warned that the M1 and M2 highways will be heavily affected by the demonstration. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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6:49

MK Party announces National High Command

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

In its latest leadership shakeup, the MK Party has announced that former EFF strongman Floyd Shivambu will be the party's national organiser. Making the announcement on behalf of party president Jacob Zuma, MKP secretary-general Sifiso Maseko said: "The MK Party will be led by the national high command, which will be the highest [decision-making] body comprising eight officials.” The announcement was made at a media briefing in Sandton earlier today. GUEST: Dr. Fikile Vilakazi, Political Analyst

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6:15

Ahmed Kathrada 95th birthday

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/22

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has commemorated the stalwart's 95th birthday, at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg yesterday. Last night’s celebration’s formed part of events honouring the freedom fighter's life and legacy. The foundation's executive director, Neeshan Balton joins me on the line… GUEST: Neeshan Balton, Executive Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation

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8:43

Award winning South African filmmaker and director...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Award winning South African filmmaker and director Tarryn Lolly joins us talk about her new project that is aimed at celebrating individuals and organisations that are doing good on the continent. GUEST: Tarryn Jolly, South African award-winning filmmaker and director

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5:46

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s farewell dinner clips

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo was honoured at a farewell dinner in Johannesburg last night. The Chief Justice is set to retire at the end of August, bringing to an end a 27-year judicial career. We’ll be sharing clips from some of the guests at last night’s dinner. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

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6:39

Women’s Month: Gqeberha’s Prof Zingela wins national...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

The South African Women in Science Awards announced Nelson Mandela University’s Professor Zukiswa Zingela, as its 2024 Distinguished Woman Researcher in a glittering awards ceremony held in Mpumalanga on Thursday, 15 August. The Executive Dean of Health Sciences at the University in Gqeberha was one of 14 national finalists in the SAWISA awards ceremony in White River, Mbombela. GUEST: Professor Zukiswa Zingela, Executive Dean of Health Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University

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8:59

COMMISSIONER MASIAPATO COMMENDS THE LEBOMBO BORDER...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato has commended the outstanding work of BMA Border Guards following a significant arrest of a suspect in possession of 34 passports at the Lebombo Port of Entry to Mozambique. GUEST: Dr Michael Masiapato, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

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9:22

Ten of the eighteen uMkhonto weSizwe MPs who were...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Ten of the eighteen uMkhonto weSizwe MPs who were expelled from the party two weeks ago went to court today to challenge their dismissal. Former MK Party Students Movement convener Thamsanqa Khuzwayo is one of those members and he joins us now to give us further details. GUEST: Thami Khuzwayo, former MK Party MP

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10:40

Members of the judiciary are currently holding a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Members of the judiciary are currently holding a Special Sitting in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg in honour of the outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. This follows a function last night to celebrate Zondo's 27-year career in the judiciary. Zondo is set to retire at the end of this month. SABC News Political Editor is currently in the Constitutional Court, covering today’s special sitting and he joins us now to tell us more about what has transpired so far…. GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje,

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4:34

Stats SA announced earlier today that the country’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/21

Good news for SA consumers as Stats SA announced earlier today that the country’s Consumer Price Index declined to a 3-year low of 4,6% in July from 5,1% in June this year. So does this mean there is a strong possibility of interest rate cuts? We find out from…… GUEST: Dr Azar Jamine, Director & Chief Economist at Econometrist

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12:16

a lot of people on social media analyzed Malema’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

Analysing Malema’s speech: Words used, how things were said as well as body language EFF leader, Julius Malema, addressed Gauteng EFF members at the Orlando Community Hall in Soweto last night. As it usually happens with these things, a lot of people on social media analyzed Malema’s words and body language during the speech. I invited someone who knows and understands corporate communication to try help us analyze this speech. GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, CEO Ditshego media

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7:43

ANC confirmed that it has finally closed the Jacob...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

Yesterday, the African National Congress confirmed that it has finally closed the Jacob Zuma chapter after he failed to respond within 21 days to appeal his expulsion. I guess the big question now is – will some party members miss him? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst based at North-West University Potchefstroom Campus

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5:20

Women as Global Leaders: Leveraging Unique Qualities

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

The role of women in global leadership has become increasingly significant. Women bring unique perspectives and qualities that are not only transforming businesses but also shaping the future of industries and societies at large. Despite the considerable progress made in recent years, female leaders continue to navigate a complex landscape filled with challenges. GUEST: Debra Lalla, Senior Academic at Regent Business School

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8:45

Should South Africa bid to host the Olympics?

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

A few weeks ago I asked “Should South Africa bid to host the Olympics?”. This question came at the back of all the euphoria we experienced during the 2024 Paris Olympics. So the question still stands? Should South Africa consider hosting the Olympics? Entrepreneur, Koshiek Karan says NO! In fact, he says Cape Town trying to host Olympics in 2040 is a TERRIBLE idea. Koshiek Karan joins me on the line … GUEST: Koshiek Karan, Serial entrepreneur and investor

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10:23

Eastern Cape ANC is calling on the government to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

ANC Eastern Cape calls for military to be deployed in the province Eastern Cape ANC is calling on the government to deploy soldiers in crime hotspots in the province following a surge in extortion cases in places like Mthatha and Gqeberha. According to the party, there's a R1 billion road being constructed by SANRAL in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that has been blocked by individuals extorting money from the service provider. GUEST: Gift Ngqondi, ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Head of

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4:23

Deputy Minister of Public Works and infrastructure...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/20

Deputy Minister of Public Works and infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala was in vosloorus earlier today to assess progress made on roads and storm water projects in vosloorus in the City of Ekurhuleni. This was part of the deputy minister’s pre-presidential imbizo programme in Ekurhuleni. The deputy minister is of the view that, this visit will mitigate challenges relating to public works and infrastructure projects in the area. GUEST: Sihle Zikalala, Deputy Minister of Public Works and

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