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10:34

The Innovation Hub: Analysing the President’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

Earlier today, the nation was glued to the screens for the inauguration of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. We’ve played snippets of the speech he gave after being sworn in and some people have had a lot to say about the speech, the words used in it as well as commenting on how the President carried himself while delivering the speech. GUEST: Janine Hills, Reputation management expert

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13:00

If you have a coalition or GNU with the best people...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imitiaz Sooliman believes the incoming administration has made a mistake by referring to the incoming government as a government of national unity. Dr. Sooliman believes it is rather a government of selective unity and hopes an invitation will be extended to the EFF, MK Party and COPE into the agreement. GUEST: Dr Imitiaz Sooliman, Gift of the Givers founder

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9:18

Understanding the GNU document from GOOD Party’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council Helen Zille told the SABC during an interview on Tuesday that the ANC does not have the veto power to propose invitations from other parties. Zille’s statement follows ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula claiming the ANC’s doors remain open to parties that want to partake in the unity government. GOOD Party’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron believes Hellen Zille got it all wrong. GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Party Secretary-General

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8:01

"People are frustrated because progress toward a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

ANC stalwart, Mac Maharaj is of the view that the party made the right decision by forming the government of national unity and also stressing that this is good for the country moving forward. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Mac Maharaj, ANC stalwart

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8:01

What kind of Cabinet should President Ramaphosa put...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

Post today’s inauguration proceedings. The president is now expected to start consultations within the governing party and the alliance, as well as among the GNU partners on the formulation of cabinet. How difficult will this task be this time around and what kind of individuals should he consider for his Cabinet? Joining us for this conversation is….. GUEST: Professor Zwelethu Jobe, Head of the Department of Politics at the University of Cape Town

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9:15

Legal reaction on GNU and 7th Administration

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

One of the major concerns that the organisation would like some clarity on which so far has proven to be something that most people are worried about is the issue of domestic and foreign policy and whether the 7th administration will be able to keep those unchanged. GUEST: Adv Fairouz Nagia-Luddy, Spokesperson for the South African Lawyers for Justice

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8:18

“It’s official – the Pan Africanist Congress of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

GUEST: Appa Pooe, Secretary General of the PAC

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4:11

Thats My Point

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

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6:32

The Innovation Hub: Why Personal Branding is Important

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

guest: Nontuthuko Mhlungu

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14:32

Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning him about what he terms “the hidden emerging conflict in South Africa”. guest: Professor Steven Friedman, Research Professor: Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg

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10:31

New Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Dr...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

New Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Annelie Lotriete joins us to talk about her new role and her understanding of the newly formed Government of National Unity, and the 7th administration expectations thereof. GUEST: Dr Annelie Lotriete, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly

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8:15

COSATU on the establishment of a Government of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomed the re-election of President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the election of the Premiers and Presiding Officers, and the convening of Parliament and the Provincial Legislatures. The Federation also noted and shared views on the declaration of intent establishing a Government of National and Provincial Unity. GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

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6:46

SA Medical Association urges Ramaphosa to slash...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

SA’s biggest doctor organization, the South African Medical Association, is calling on president-elect Cyril Ramaphosa to slash the size of his cabinet and use the savings to hire more healthcare workers. Ramaphosa is under pressure to scale back the number of cabinet posts to cut costs, while accommodating the various political parties that have agreed to join the government of national unity. GUEST: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, South African Medical Association Chairperson

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5:36

A report by the International Institute for...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

It’s public knowledge that South Africa has an electricity crisis where national supply is often unable to meet demand. A report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) identifies a broad lack of understanding of battery opportunities. GUEST: Richard Halsey, Policy Advisor on SA energy team at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)

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9:19

Matsanga calls on President Ramaphosa to make peace...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/18

Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning him about what he terms “the hidden emerging conflict in South Africa”. Matsanga also calls on President Ramaphosa to make peace with former president Jacob Zuma asking - Are there no better ways black South Africans like you and Zuma can resolve your gulf differences? GUEST (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst & Expert on Diplomatic Relations

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9:00

The South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum calling...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

The South African Tobacco-Free Youth Forum is a network of vibrant young people who are constantly & actively championing for Tobacco Control in our South African communities. The forum encourages youth advocates to join the revolution in reaching a goal that is far bigger than themselves. The forum encourages youth advocates to join the revolution in creating & building ‘A Smoke Free Generation in Our Lifetime’. In a nutshell, the forum sees themselves as the youth voices championing &

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6:59

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested Jameson Timba, the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested Jameson Timba, the interim leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change and dozens of young activists for holding a political meeting. A total of 80 people were arrested yesterday. Timba took over from Nelson Chamisa who resigned from the party in January, alleging that ZANU-PF members had hijacked it. The law requires that parties get clarity with the police before holding public gatherings. Zimbabwean authorities often use the legislation to clamp down on

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9:05

Making cybersecurity position enticing to young women

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

While youth empowerment has dominated many conversations over the past few years, the lack of significant progress is a cause for concern. According to Statistics South Africa, the absorption rate of young men into the labour market is 31.9%, outpacing that of young women, which stands at 24.2% - especially in technology space. The United Nations Women defines the digital gender gap as the disparity between women, men, girls, and boys concerning digital adaptation and their relative opportunities to

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7:51

Reflecting on Boipatong Massacre

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

Forty-five people died and 27 others were seriously injured on 17 June 1992 when several hundred IFP-supporting residents of the KwaMadala hostel launched attacks on the Boipatong community, near Vanderbijlpark, during a period of escalating violence between the ANC and IFP in the area. Victims included at least nine children, two babies and 17 women, one of whom was pregnant. Just after the massacre, Monako Dibetle’s father, Lebole Dibetle, who had been in the police force since 1973, was sent to

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9:52

The Global Watch: Ghana’s electricity crisis

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

Power cuts are expected to last at least another three weeks in parts of Ghana because of a shortage of supplies from Nigeria. A statement from the state power firm said a temporary shutdown for maintenance works at an unnamed Nigerian gas supplier was to blame. Ghanaians have endured years of regular power shortages and they even have their own nickname - "dumsor" - which means "on and off" in the Akan language. Power demand has steadily increased over the past two decades, partly due to rapid

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