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5:34

Ikamva Youth provides a safe space for learners after...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

Ikamva Youth was founded in 2003 by Joy Olivier and Makhosi Gogwana, who travelled very different paths to get to the same job, as researchers at the Human Sciences Research Council. Joy went to a privileged school in Pietermaritzburg, KZN, and Makhosi went to a township school in Khayelitsha, WC. Ikamva Youth now uses cutting-edge educational approaches to create pathways for young people from under-resourced communities to pull themselves and others into sustainable livelihoods. Guest:

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8:50

The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

We kick off the show by reflecting on the weekend’s political developments. The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has criticised the formation of a government of national unity, describing it as a white-led unholy alliance between the ANC and the DA. The government of national unity includes the ANC, DA, IFP and PA and lately we are told that the Good Party has become part of it. Its formation follows the ANC's failure to secure an outright majority in last month's elections. For a

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6:32

The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/17

We kick off the show by reflecting on the weekend’s political developments. The uMkhonto we Sizwe party leader Jacob Zuma has criticised the formation of a government of national unity, describing it as a white-led unholy alliance between the ANC and the DA. The government of national unity includes the ANC, DA, IFP and PA and lately we are told that the Good Party has become part of it. Its formation follows the ANC's failure to secure an outright majority in last month's elections. For a

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8:19

what the future holds for South Africa as covered in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/14

Guest: Dj Sbu

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19:20

MPs took their oaths as they start they work ahead of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/14

Today was dominated by developments in parliament as some of the most important offices were being filled. MPs took their oaths as they start they work ahead of the 7th administration. We also heard from DA leader, John Steenhuizen announcing that his party has signed an agreement for a Government of National Unity with the ANC and IFP. For a perspective on the latest development. We are joined on the line by…GUEST: Dr. Sithembile Mbete, Political Analyst from the University of Pretoria

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7:03

Podcast Festival

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/14

Guest: Nic Bersford, Chief organizer of the SA Podcast & Music Festival

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12:31

Impact of the GNU on the South African economy

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/14

While it is clear that the ANC, with 40% of the national vote, will dominate the government of national unity, it does not necessarily follow that economic policy continuity is guaranteed — something that was the consensus expectation before the election. Guest: Duma Gqubule, Economist and independent researcher

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5:51

A decade of excellence at Sol Plaatje University

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

The Sol Plaatje University in Kimberley has given many young people from the fringes of society a lifeline to access higher education. In many ways, this university is seen as a beacon for students from all over the country. Many of their graduates are the first people in their families to obtain a degree. It is also worth mentioning that the late Justice Yvonne Mokgoro was the inaugural Chair of the Sol Plaatje University Council, a position she held from 2014 to 2021.

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12:08

Build Up to first sitting of the 7th administration

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

Big announcement on the Government of National Unity by the IFP last night. Constitutional Court dismissing the MK Party’s bid to stop the first sitting of the National Assembly also happening last night. Patriotic Alliance stating that they will be voting for Ramaphosa to be President tomorrow. EFF Presser at 6PM tonight. ANC NEC locked in a special meeting in Cape Town as we speak. Secretary of Parliament announced that they are ready for tomorrow. So, it’s almost all systems go for 10 AM

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4:31

Media 24 set to close down some properties

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

According to a news report in money web this morning, Media24 is set to close some of its iconic and mainstream newspapers in October this year. The newspapers in question are City Press, Daily Sun, Rapport and Beeld. The article further states that the only print publication in the stable remaining in circulation is the Cape Town-headquartered Die Burger. GUEST: Reggy Moalusi, SANEF Executive Director

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6:34

Road crashes leading cause of death for SA’s youth

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

As South Africa observes Youth Month. The Road Accident Fund has revealed that the leading cause of death for youth in South Africa is road accidents. According to the organisation’s latest data - between 2020 and 2022, the estimated number of people between the ages of 15 and 34 who died on South Africa's roads was almost 14,000 out of a total of 34,000. For more on this, let’s speak to…… GUEST: McCintosh Polela, Road Accident Fund spokesperson

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7:34

SACP, SANCO and COSATU KZN Provincial leaderships not...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

The ANC’s alliance partners in KZN are not impressed with the provincial leadership of the governing party after they watched the IFP announce that they will be working with the ANC and DA at national and provincial level in KZN. GUEST: Edwin Mkhize, COSATU KZN Provincial Secretary

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6:01

Parliament’s readiness for tomorrow’s first sitting

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

The Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, held a media briefing earlier today on preparations to host the first sittings of the two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces scheduled for tomorrow and Saturday. GUEST: Moloto Mothapo, Parliament spokesperson

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7:36

The kind of conversations and leadership that we need...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

What kind of conversations should we be having as a nation, given the unpredictable environment that we find ourselves in and how do we ensure that regardless of our current situation we take South Africa forward? For more on this……. GUEST: Buyani Zwane, Lecturer at Gibs Business School and CEO of Breakthrough Development (which is about leadership)

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9:51

What now for the MK party post yesterday’s ConCourt...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

The first sitting of the National Assembly will go ahead as planned tomorrow. After the Constitutional Court dismissed the application by the uMkhonto weSizwe Political Party (MK Party) to interdict tomorrow’s proceedings. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

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8:08

Will President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/13

The Global Watch: As the country waits with bated breath to find out if President Cyril Ramaphosa will be re-elected as President of the country for the second term. Professor Somadoda Fikeni joins us to discuss the global shift of political and economic activity and what it means for our pending government of national unity. This as we know that periods of global transition can be chaotic and unpredictable. GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission

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8:29

What do you do if you want to establish a strong...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

As we continue with our Youth Month theme. Today we talk about challenges that young people usually face in becoming business owners. Our guest is Luthando Kolwapi, founder of Boerie Bro’s.GUEST: Luthando Kolwapi, founder of Boerie Bro’s. ****SAfm 104-107 – Leading the conversation

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6:39

Afriforum’s court bid to stop municipal electricity...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

AfriForum has filed an urgent court bid to prevent municipalities from implementing Nersa's approved electricity tariff hikes. The lobby group claims that councils failed to conduct cost-of-supply studies. GUEST: Morné Mostert, manager of local government affairs at AfriForum

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6:00

two South African engineers have been unlawfully...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

Let’s now look at this chilling story about two South African engineers who have been unlawfully held as state hostages in Equatorial Guinea since February last year. This as their families have launched an online petition and social media campaign to share their story and demand their urgent release. GUEST: Shaun Murphy, spokesperson for the Potgieter family

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7:39

EFF clarifies its position on the proposed Government...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

EFF clarifies its position on the proposed Government of National Unity. This as the party made it clear last week that they will not form any part of government with the Democratic Alliance. GUEST: Leigh-Ann Mathys _ EFF Spokesperson

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