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11:24

Home Affairs released a statement revealing that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Legal Analysis on Miss SA saga Last night, Home Affairs released a statement revealing that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by now former Miss SA finalist, Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. Legally, what does this mean for the mother? And what does this mean for Chidimma’s citizenship? Legal Analyst, Modidima Mannya will help us answer these questions. GUEST: Modidima Mannya, Legal Analyst

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5:53

Khayelihle Khumalo-James

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2024/08/08

Ace Magashule’s former PA extradited from the US Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota is expected to land in Johannesburg today after she was extradited from the United States. SABC News reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James has been at the airport keeping an eye on international arrivals. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC news reporter

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6:43

OB: McDonald’s : Jo-Ann Joffe, CEO Ronald McDonalds...

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2024/08/08

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7:41

"There should be some level of sympathy towards...

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2024/08/08

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8:45

Last night, thousands of anti-racism protesters took...

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2024/08/08

Last night, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets across the UK to counter far-right anti-immigration protests. Anti-racism protesters filled the streets with messages welcoming immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers. But how did things get to this point – and what is at the heart of it all and what kind of conversations should the United Kingdom be having on immigration moving forward? Joining us to share his views on this is…. GUEST (UK-Leeds): Dr Luis Harrison, Lecturer in

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6:34

DA to refer Panyaza Lesufi to Public Protector

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2024/08/08

The DA intends to refer the management of the Nasi iSpani programme and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the public protector for investigation, for what the party calls irresponsible promises made by Lesufi to thousands of job seekers. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos. GUEST: Sergio Isa Dos Santos, DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education

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7:56

Identity theft - what recourse is there for victims...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/08

Another look at Miss SA saga: Post the Department of Home Affair’s revelation that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. We assess the true scope of identity theft in South Africa, and we also share some tips on how to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. This as we understand that ID fraud costs South African businesses in excess of R1 billion a year. GUEST: David Loxton, Senior Attorney & CEO @Loxton

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10:49

OB: McDonald’s Red Socks

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2024/08/08

Our next guest talks about the Ronald McDonald House and its impact on society”. GUEST: Jono Leaf-Wright, Lions Cricket CEO

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6:32

Former lead investigator in the State Capture...

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2024/08/08

Former lead investigator in the State Capture Commission Advocate Paul Pretorius has joined the National Prosecuting Authority. Pretorius is a seasoned corporate legal counsel with vast international experience. So what can we expect from him going forward? GUEST: Advocate Paul Pretorius, Senior Legal Counsel

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4:57

#KeepBulawayoClean initiative

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2024/08/07

A man has been voluntarily cleaning the streets of Zimbabwe's second-largest city for five years. #KeepBulawayoClean is a one-man, non-political initiative. He dedicates at least 30 minutes of his time daily to cleaning the streets. The man in question is Tonderai Shoko who joins me on the line to talk about this initiative GUEST: Tonderai Shoko, #KeepBulawayoClean founder

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4:25

Preliminary report into illegal military camp in...

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2024/08/07

Earlier today, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority’s Director, Manabela Chauke, delivered the preliminary report of investigations into an illegal military camp disguised as a security training facility in White River, Mpumalanga. Manabela Chauke joins me on the line to talk about the findings of their investigation… GUEST: Manabela Chauke, Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority Director

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4:51

Be Real: Popular New Teen Social App

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2024/08/07

There’s a new app on the market called ‘Be Real’. This app is currently the fastest-growing app on both the charts and among teens. If you know anything about technology, then you’d know Apps come and go, so what makes this one special? Why is it catching millions of teens’ attention all over the world? Dean McCoubrey, the founder of My Social Life will tell us all about it… GUEST: Dean McCoubrey, Founder of My Social Life

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9:09

Rise Mzansi member appointed GOOD Party councilor

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2024/08/07

Rise Mzansi’s Axolile Notywala has been appointed as GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councilor. This means Notywala will take up dual membership, allowing him to remain a RISE Mzansi member who is active in its structures while representing GOOD as part of the caucus in Council. GUEST: Axolile Notywala, Rise Mzansi member and GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councillor

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7:33

Looking at Air BnB in Cape Town with Ash Muller

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2024/08/07

Property broker, Ash Muller, wrote an interesting piece a couple of days ago looking at the impact of Air BnB in Cape Town compared to the rest of the world. Cape Town currently has just under 30 000 Airbnb listings. Barcelona, in Spain, had a similar problem until there were mass protests that led to the Mayor of Barcelona banning short-term rentals such as Air BnB from the end of 2028. GUEST: Ash Muller, Property Broker

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16:57

Zimbabwe continues to be a headache for other...

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2024/08/07

We look at Zimbabwe’s state of affairs, particularly focusing on the country’s politics. We do this through former president of the Citizens Coalition for Change Advocate Nelson Chamisa who has described Zimbabwe as the sickness of SADC. Chamisa has also criticised the Zim government’s intolerance of alternative voices, calling it a national embarrassment for the country. GUEST: Adv Nelson Chamisa, Zimbabwean politician & former president of the Citizens Coalition for Change

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5:53

Turnaround plan in the Master’s office

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2024/08/07

Recently a lot has been said about alleged corruption and inefficiencies in the Master’s office and other incidents of maladministration which were subjected to investigations. We also understand that the internal departmental investigations are continuing. So how is the office coping with all the negative publicity and what is their turnaround strategy to get their house in order? GUEST: Advocate Kanyane Mathibe, Acting Chief Master in Master’s Office

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7:28

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/08/07

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has officially picked Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate. Is he the right choice – what does he stand for and how will he aid her presidential campaign, and politically speaking – can Harris occupy the most powerful and influential office in global politics? GUEST (US-New York): Tricia “CK” Hofler, CEO of the CK Hoffler firm and former National Bar Association president. She is also counsel to civil rights icon The Reverend Jesse

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5:09

In conversation with Adam Jacobs who has embarked on...

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2024/08/06

In conversation with Adam Jacobs who has embarked on an audacious journey around the African continent - all in the name of good. His primary objective is to raise R100,000 for the non-profit organization called ‘Waves for Change’ (W4C). GUEST: Adam Jacobs, Cyclist

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6:48

Well being of the Kids involved in the Mboro saga

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2024/08/06

Dr. Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic

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6:11

Last day of the ANC NEC lekgotla

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2024/08/06

Today is the last day of the ANC National Executive Committee lekgotla and earlier on, a number of NEC members addressed the media on the lekgotla's resolutions concerning key issues such as crime, gender-based violence, immigration, local government intervention, and water issues. SABC News Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo has been in Boksburg keeping an eye on the proceedings… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Reporter

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