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9:30

Sir Keir Starmer has officially been appointed by...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/05

Sir Keir Starmer has officially been appointed by King Charles after his party won yesterday’s general election with a landslide victory. Labour is returning to power after 14 years following a collapse in support for the Conservatives. Kindly listen to Sir Keir Starmer’s acceptance speech…… GUEST: Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PHD candidate at the University of Dundee

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9:20

The Innovation Hub: New and Improved SABC Plus

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2024/07/04

Today the SABC launched the new and improved SABC Plus. The newly improved platform comes with a sleek interface, personalised features, and unbeatable content. If ever there was a time you needed to jump on this platform, IT IS NOW!!! GUEST: Abongile Cokie, SABC Over The Top Services Manager

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5:01

Twice-yearly HIV prevention shot succeeds in pivotal...

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2024/07/04

An injection containing the antiretroviral drug lenacapavir is highly effective at preventing HIV infection for six months per shot. This is according to top-line study findings announced last week by the pharmaceutical company Gilead. Detailed study findings have not yet been presented at a major scientific conference or published in a reputable scientific journal. To get more details about the effectiveness of this injection, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, Chief

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15:42

Conversation with Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe...

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2024/07/04

Newly appointed Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, says she is itching to get stuck into her role and will soon outline some of the key priorities for her department. On Tuesday this week, Gwarube posted on X thanking well-wishers, adding that being appointed the minister of basic education was a massive responsibility she does not take lightly. GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education

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5:20

The 2023 corruption perceptions index by transparency...

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2024/07/04

The 2023 corruption perceptions index by transparency international shows that South Africa continues to be negatively perceived as corrupt, failing into the category of “flawed democracies”. How do we fix the way the world sees our beautiful country? To help me answer this question, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ugljesa Radulovic, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg

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13:25

Dean Macpherson, has confirmed that while the...

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2024/07/04

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has confirmed that while the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, is facilitating a smooth ushering-in of both the Executive and Members of Parliament for the 7th Administration, by providing work offices and residential accommodation, there will be no procuring of any new housing stock or offices for both the Executive and Parliamentarians alike. GUEST: Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

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4:49

Recently, new Co-operative Governance MEC Reverend...

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2024/07/04

Recently, new Co-operative Governance MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi placed the city of eThekwini under administration as things haven’t been going well there for quite some time. DA caucus leader Thabani Mthethwa has welcomed the intervention, saying that it’s been long overdue as Durban has been in a constant downward spiral. GUEST: Thabani Mthethwa, DA’s Caucus leader in the city of eThekwini

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8:55

Is Eskom finally turning the corner?

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2024/07/04

Tomorrow marks 100 days without loadshedding. The elongated suspension of load shedding has been widely welcomed by citizens and businesses across South Africa. So what is it that the power utility has been doing right? Joining us for this conversation is…. GUEST: Daphne Mokoena, Eskom spokesperson

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7:53

What can we expect from the PAC led ministry of Land...

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2024/07/04

In conversation with Mr Mzwanele Nyhontso who was recently appointed as Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development. This as it is widely known that land ownership in South Africa remains a divisive issue – but can we expect a different approach from him and what are the limitations in terms of the GNU agreement – can he implement his party’s policy on the land question? GUEST: Mzwanele Nyhontso, Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development

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11:54

ANC pronouncements on policy direction following the...

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2024/07/04

The African National Congress (ANC) says it has noted “a growing narrative of uncertainty” among South Africans about policy in the government of national unity (GNU). The party’s acting spokesperson Zuko Godlimpi has also made it clear that no political party is entitled to pursue its own policies within the Government of National Unity. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst at North-West University Potchefstroom Campus

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6:32

MK Party withdraws Electoral Court application over...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/03

Nkululeko Tselane, Legal Analyst from the Institute of Election Management Services Africa

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5:43

ANC Press Conference analysis

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2024/07/03

Earlier on, we crossed to Luthuli House where the ANC held a press conference in response to the DA’s presser last night. This is one of the big talking points from that press conference: GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political analyst

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14:44

The ANC basically told the DA, 'We are going to...

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2024/07/03

The DA’s GNU negotiator, Tony Leon says if DA ministers are not allowed to exercise authority effectively - the party can exit the GNU. While Cabinet Ministers were sworn in today, Gauteng residents still don’t have an executive after the ANC and DA could not reach an agreement. GUEST: Tony Leon, DA GNU negotiator and former party leader

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7:54

"What we are proposing is, why can't we reclaim the...

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2024/07/03

Action SA Joburg caucus put out a statement earlier today stating that the party rejects the unjustified new electricity service charges imposed on Johannesburg residents by City Power following a Council sitting where they were outvoted, leading to what the party calls an adoption of senseless charges in April 2024. The statement further states that, despite the party’s efforts to put the interests of all residents first, particularly those from low-income households, political parties including

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10:10

Johannesburg Water responds to residents’ issues

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2024/07/03

Yesterday we spoke to disgruntled City of Joburg residents about the issue of water. Some residents have had issues with water since the Rand water maintenance schedule started a few weeks ago. My area has also struggled with water over the past few days… What could be the issue? To answer that question, I’m joined by… GUEST: Mr. Gugulethu Quma, Johannesburg Water’s Operations Manager

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5:06

the African Union Commission embarks on the Post...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/03

As the African Union Commission embarks on the Post Malabo consultations roadmap. African Parliamentarians are currently meeting in Accra, Ghana to discuss their involvement in agriculture post Malabo processes and plans for the next agriculture framework. Joining us to explain the significance of this meeting is….. GUEST (GHANA): Neema Lugaringa, Tanzanian MP

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12:08

Post Cricket World Cup scenarios: hits and misses

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/03

International cricket commentator Kass Naidoo provides an overall assessment of this year’s T20 Cricket World Cup. It’s all history now and we know that Proteas were so close to victory but India having done it before, they won it by seven runs. But what were some of the major highlights of this tournament? GUEST: Kass Naidoo, International cricket broadcaster and the founder of Gsport

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15:38

Can GNU address governance issues the country has had...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/02

Last week Tuesday, Professor William Gumede wrote an opinion where he suggested South Africa’s government of national unity should consider creating the position of prime minister and make such a new role the head of government business in charge of the cabinet. GUEST: Professor William Gumede, Founder and Chairperson of Democracy Works Foundation

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6:15

The Innovation Hub: Warning over ‘synthetic’ identity...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/02

Criminals are creating synthetic identities by blending real personal details with fabricated information, a trend that has been further exacerbated by technological advancements and the surge in data breaches. This is according to the head of business integrity at a leading insurer, who noted that the insurer had flagged an alarming rise in sophisticated identity theft. GUEST: Paul Hjul, Managing Executive at Hjul Consulting

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8:51

why South African entrepreneurs are increasingly...

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2024/07/02

We find out from Standard Bank as to why South African entrepreneurs are increasingly considering intra-Africa trade opportunities. This as they join us to discuss their upcoming Business and Commercial Banking Conference, which will be held under the theme “Africa Unlocked: Unlocking Africa’s Growth,”. GUEST: Simone Cooper, Executive Head: Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking South Africa

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