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9:12

The Free Market Foundation has released what it calls...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

As we wait for President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his cabinet. The Free Market Foundation has released what it calls its policy agenda for the new administration. Among other things they want the 7th administration to amend the labour relations act to limit the extension of bargaining council agreements to non-parties. For more on this we are joined by…. GUEST: Morne Malan, Communications Manager at the Free Market Foundation

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6:39

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is now a free man...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/26

The Global Watch: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is now a free man and has returned home to Australia after pleading guilty in a deal that ended his yearslong legal battle. Assange ran Wikileaks, a website that published many confidential or restricted official reports related to war, spying and corruption. He was accused by U.S authorities of conspiring to break into its military databases to acquire sensitive information and was charged with 18 offences. GUEST: Brooks Spector is the Associate

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7:03

Concerns over pupils missing school

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

Education experts are expressing concern over the number of pupils skipping school between the ages of 7 and 15. According to the General Household Survey of 2022 (published August 2023), one of the reasons that pupils are not in school is because of parenting challenges and other social factors.GUEST: Dr. Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Foundation

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11:39

Fifty-eight members of the MK Party, led by Dr John...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

Fifty-eight members of the MK Party, led by Dr John Hlophe, were sworn in as members of the National Assembly earlier today. After the swearing in ceremony, Dr Hlophe spoke to the SABC’s Bulelani Phillip Guest: Zakhele Ndlovu _ Political Analyst based at the University of KwaZulu Natal

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8:17

South African markets continue doing well as talks...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

South African markets continue doing well as talks around the new government of national unity continue. The rand has strengthened along with the JSE as markets await President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet announcement. On the other hand, ratings agency, Moody’s says GNU is likely to support broad policy continuity and economic reform, but it could also lead to a risk of instability in South Africa. GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst

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9:02

Al Jama-ah’s decision to join the Government of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

Ganief Hendricks explains Al Jama-ah’s decision to join the Government of National Unity. According to him, the party has decided to change its position on the GNU because the rules of engagement have been amended. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Ganief Hendricks, Leader of Al Jama-ah political party

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11:22

Role of Cabinet Ministers vs DGs

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

Despite the country waiting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce his new cabinet, the government continues to run. This all thanks to Director-Generals of departments. Yesterday we spoke to Pam Yako from the association of former DGs about the important role DGs play in each department. The big question is, what is the role of the Minister? What is the minister’s relationship with the DG and policy forming? GUEST: Professor Mashupye Maserumule, Commentator from the Tshwane University of

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4:05

The BMA port health officials have developed an...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr Michael Masiapato has announced that the BMA port health officials have developed an outbreak preparedness plan that outlines the response in dealing with MPOX. The current response plan has been activated to respond, since 13 cases have been confirmed by the National Department of Health. Assistant Commissioner, Murdock Ramathuba joins us now to elaborate further on this. GUEST: Murdock Ramathuba, Assistant Commissioner for the Specialised

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10:44

fifty-eight members of the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

Earlier on today, fifty-eight members of the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party, led by Dr John Hlophe, were sworn in as members of the National Assembly. You may recall that the MK party missed the group swearing-in ceremony that Parliament had on June 14 and 15 because the party was challenging the outcomes of the May 29 election (which is still the case). To give us a brief in terms of what happened earlier on, let’s now cross to SABC News reporter…..Zalene Merrington

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6:27

The ongoing “Occupy Parliament” protests that are...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

The Global Watch: As we look at the ongoing “Occupy Parliament” protests that are currently underway in Kenya. We hear from the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists who are arguing that the right to peaceful assembly and protest is enshrined in their Constitution and therefore it must be respected. Protesters oppose tax rises in a country already reeling from a cost-of-living crisis. Joining us for this conversation is….. GUEST (Kenya): Demas Kiprono, Acting Executive Director

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8:08

In 2022, SAfm ran a competition - inviting our young...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

As part of our Youth Month activation. Today we speak to Selokela ‘Slu’ Molamodi, Hope Alive Breakfast host, who was recently named DearSA’s most inspiring South African young leader. You may recall that in 2022, SAfm ran a competition - inviting our young listeners between the ages of 18 & 35 to join us and co-present the show with Aldrin Sampear and ‘Slu’ was our ultimate winner that joined him as we were celebrating Youth Month. Guest: Selokela Molamudi, Hope Alive Breakfast host on Hope

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7:17

OUTA against the return to Parliament of former...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/25

We hear from OUTA on why they are against the return to Parliament of former sports, arts and culture Minister Zizi Kodwa. The organisation is warning that allowing MPs charged with corruption to return to Parliament would hinder the fight against corruption. Earlier on Kodwa was sworn in as a member of Parliament alongside 58 members of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP). GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, OUTA’s Executive Director

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5:34

The National Youth ICT Council Empowering Youth...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

The National Youth ICT Council is a youth governed Non-Profit Company that seeks to drive inclusive digital transformation and advocate for youth economic participation. The Council is a driver of local innovation development and space for ICT products and citizens in-e-service systems development. GUEST: Aluwani Chokoe, National Youth ICT Council Spokesperson

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4:32

Pam

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

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4:59

THE INNOVATION HUB: Is True caller breaking the law?

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

Several legal experts have said that True caller was probably breaking the law because it allows users to feed other people’s numbers from their contacts into its database. True caller attempts to shift the responsibility onto subscribers in terms and conditions, which stipulate that users must obtain consent before providing the data. However, Werksmans Attorneys regulatory practice head Ahmore Burger-Smidt warns that this potentially violates POPIA in two specific ways. GUEST: Ahmore

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6:40

Government Policy Programmes must continue

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

As the nation eagerly waits for President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet announcement, the Association of Former DGs says it's important to continue with some of the government's policy programmes, which will advance citizens. GUEST: Thobani Zikalala

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7:21

the majority of young people and in terms of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

In conversation with Mamapudi Nkgadima, CEO of African Response about her organisation’s Youth Month survey that they conducted via their MzansiVoice online platform which looked at the whole issue of youth unemployment in the country and how young people are surviving. What their survey reveals is that the majority of young people and in terms of statistics – 90% black, 50% living in Gauteng, 37% living in township areas – already have a can-do attitude. GUEST: Mamapudi Nkgadima, CEO African

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11:03

The Global Watch: ‘Hajj Pilgrimage wrap’

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

More than 1,300 people died during this year’s hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat. What is even more concerning about this is that 83 percent of those who died were unauthorised to perform Hajj. GUEST: Shaheen Essop, Board member of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council

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8:01

President William Ruto has broken his silence over...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

Kenya Protests President William Ruto has broken his silence over the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths over the Finance Bill 2024. Speaking in Nyahururu on Sunday, Ruto said that he is proud the young people have stepped forward tribeless and peacefully to be counted. Nationwide demonstrations erupted in Kenya over the controversial tax bill, the Finance Bill 2024. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, spread across the country with demonstrations taking place in

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14:01

"Anyone can apply to stay in Orania," says Joost...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/24

We examine the link between Orania and the democratic South Africa. We are having this conversation following the re-election of Northern Cape Premier Zamani Saul with the support from the Freedom Front Plus. You may recall as well that last week, the Freedom Front Plus President Pieter Groenewald said the ANC has accepted their condition to recognise Orania. However, this has since been denied by the ruling party saying that South Africa is a unitary state and therefore they can’t agree to such an

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