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11:01

Social Media Landscape Report

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/28

The highly anticipated Social Media Landscape Report was released earlier today. This comprehensive report delves into current trends and insights shaping the South African social media landscape, highlighting the impact of AI on brand integrity. With many technologies which can now create misinformation, disinformation as well as deepfakes, brands need to take extraordinary measures to protect their reputation. GUEST: Oresti Patricios, CEO of Ornico Group, a Pan African Brand Intelligence Research

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6:24

Speaker Thoko Didiza faces potential imprisonment if...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/28

Yesterday, the Western Cape High found in favour of three farmers from Beaufort West, holding the former Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Reform, Thoko Didiza and some of her departmental officials in contempt of court for failing to place them in possession of two farms on which they have been farming since 2017. The court ordered the former Minister and her departmental officials to restore possession of the farms to the applicants within 30 days, failing which they will be

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12:06

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/28

The Global Watch: Last night, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump held their first presidential debate of the election cycle. The debate was moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Post the debate some observers felt that Biden failed to reassure voters he is up for another four years. Take a listen as to how it went down….. Guest on the line (UK): Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of US politics at the University of Birmingham

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6:13

Cricket World Cup tomorrow: South Africa vs India –...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/28

South Africa with its 100 percent record so far is expected to put up a strong challenge in their first appearance in the final of a major ICC event. However, India knows how to win and many expect them to replicate the feat they achieved back in 2007 when they lifted the inaugural Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy. For more on this discussion we are joined by…. GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket Commentor

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6:44

Joburg water situation

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/28

As some greater Johannesburg areas are affected by water outages. Today, Johannesburg water met with various stakeholder forums to strengthen the existing working relationship between the entity and its stakeholders but most importantly to brief them about the current water situation in the province. Joining us to discuss the outcomes of the meeting is….. GUEST: Dr Ferial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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5:15

SA at ‘significant’ risk of terror financing by...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

SA authorities must closely monitor the terror financing activities of Islamic State within the country’s borders, according to the terror financing national risk assessment. The update, released on Tuesday, states that, unlike the 2022 risk assessment, which identified a moderate terror financing risk, the country now faces a significant level of risk in terms of terror financing. GUEST: William Els, from the Institute for Security Studies

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7:37

In a scathing letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen -...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

In a scathing letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen - President Cyril Ramaphosa has accused the Democratic Alliance of jeopardizing the foundation of setting up the Government of National Unity (GNU) negotiations. This is as negotiations between the DA and the ANC are believed to have reached a stalemate over the Department of Trade and Industry portfolio. To give us an up update on this is….. GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News reporter

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12:32

Analysis on what Logie Naidoo raised

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

Earlier we spoke to former eThekwini Municipality Speaker and deputy mayor, Logie Naidoo about the absence of equal representation in the newly constituted KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. His concerns are that coloured people and Indians are not well represented in the provincial legislature. To help us look into this is…. GUEST: Dr Fikile Vilakazi, Political analyst based at the University of the Western Cape

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7:00

Protesters were at some point chanting “Ruto must go”...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

What is happening in Kenya a day after President William Ruto made a dramatic U-turn and withdrew the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Kenya has seen protests in the past, but activists and others warned the stakes were now more dangerous. About 2 hours ago there were reports that protesters were at some point chanting “Ruto must go” at soldiers patrolling Nairobi’s central business district. GUEST: Miss Ray DJ, Kenyan protester from Nairobi

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12:11

Foundations call on the nation to take part in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

Foundations, in the name of eminent South Africans, have expressed concern over what they term “perilous state” the country finds itself in. The Foundations, who are amongst others, concerned about the uncertainty confronting the country, held a press conference in Johannesburg on Thursday, to call on the nation to take part in the National Dialogue aimed at paving a new way forward. GUEST: Nkosinathi Biko, Chief Executive Officer of the Steve Biko Foundation.

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6:41

Who is really responsible for tailings and why is it...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

Community activists who were gathered in Rosebank have just concluded their meeting which focused on matters pertaining to mine waste and tailings dams. Their discussions also highlighted the legal situation and the effects on mining affected communities. GUEST: Hassan Logart, Convenor of the South African civil society tailings working group

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7:32

the newly appointed MEC for Transport and Human...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

We hear from the newly appointed MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, Siboniso Duma, who is also the provincial chairperson of the ANC in the province. He joins us to talk about his new portfolio and also to share his views on the provincial government of unity, which is a mix of leaders from the IFP, ANC, DA and NFP. GUEST: Siboniso Duma, MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal & Chairperson of the ANC in the province

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5:36

News24 is reporting that the Democratic Alliance is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

The Global Watch: As the country waits in anticipation of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet announcement. News24 is reporting that the Democratic Alliance is not happy about the fact that President Ramaphosa is no longer prepared to give them what he initially promised them, as to what that promise entails – the rest of us don’t know. Joining us to discuss the latest developments in terms of the ongoing GNU talks is….. GUEST: Mzwai Mbeje, SABC News Political Editor

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9:42

Logie Naidoo has questioned the lack of Indian and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/27

Former Deputy Mayor of eThekwini Municipality, Logie Naidoo has questioned the lack of Indian and coloured people representation in the newly constituted KwaZulu-Natal provincial government. Naidoo has also criticised his own political party, the African National Congress, accusing it of deviating from its non-racialism position, also arguing that it is wrong that the party has no Indian people in the legislature. GUEST: Logie Naidoo, former Deputy Mayor of eThekwini

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12:51

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that he...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that he will not sign the proposed controversial finance bill that has led to deadly protests in the country. Joining us to react to this is…. GUEST (Kenya): Demas Kiprono, Acting Executive Director of the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists

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9:33

The Innovative Hub: Artificial Intelligence and its...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

AI’s influence in the workforce is already visible across various sectors and its impact on various industries is undeniable. Right now, we are joined by Tseliso Mohlomi from Tshwane University of Technology who will tell us more about their upcoming Thought Leadership Seminar which will discuss in detail the impact of AI in the workplace. GUEST: Tseliso Mohlomi, Senior Director at the Institute for the Future of Work @Tshwane University of Technology

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7:37

Two SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

Two SANDF members deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo were killed in a motor attack, on the 25th of June. 20 others were injured.

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6:50

SALGA on deteriorating water infrastructure in SA

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

Many municipalities have recently embarked on maintenance programmes because municipal water and sanitation services have been in an undesirable state for a while. There is a general consensus that things are not getting any better. SALGA has been concerned about the deteriorating water infrastructure in South Africa. GUEST: Lubabalo Luyaba, SALGA's water and sanitation specialist

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6:35

Students were unhappy with the treatment at the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

Provincial authorities and SA Human Rights commission are investigating allegations of racism, discrimination, and unfair labour practice at a Pretoria College in relation to the treatment of deaf students. To give us some background on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Vicky Abraham, Editor of the Diary Series of Deaf People

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7:14

Families still haven't found closure from the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

Today marks two years since the tragic deaths of twenty-one young people at the Enyobeni tavern in East London. A lot was said about the tavern owners and the liquor industry, and the negligence thereof. Joining us to talk about the impact of the Enyobeni tavern tragedy on the liquor industry is…... GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convenor of the National Liquor Traders

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