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5:22

French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/10

The Global Watch: We examine French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap national election after the right-wing National Rally (RN) party that is being led by Marine Le Pen won around 31% of the vote in Sunday’s European Parliament election. GUEST (FRANCE): Professor John Keiger, former research director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge

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11:41

United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/07

United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader Bantu Holomisa has requested an urgent meeting with Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to discuss the formation of a government of national unity. According to the party, the meeting must serve as a platform for fostering a transparent collaborative agenda for South Africa. GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, UDM leader

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10:28

Reaction from DA on Government of National Unity...

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2024/06/07

As announced last night by the party’s President, the ANC will start negotiations with other parties to form a government of national unity. There’s been mixed reactions to this announcement with some party leaders expressing how they feel on social media platforms while others do it on media platforms like ours. GUEST: Solly Malatsi, DA National Spokesperson

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12:47

@athol_williams has been awarded an Honorary...

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2024/06/07

In conversation with Athol Williams, a former ethics lecturer at the University of Cape Town who was one of the 278 witnesses who testified at the Zondo Commission. This as he has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Hertford college. GUEST: Athol Williams, anti-corruption whistleblower

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10:44

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, we hear from...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/07

As South Africa celebrates Youth Month, we hear from Ms Lucy Ndungu, Regional Manager of the East and Southern Africa region for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) who is currently in the country to engage with various stakeholders, youth organizations and other UN agencies, to discuss strategic approaches to mobilizing volunteers especially the youth in South Africa. GUEST (Studio): Ms Lucy Ndungu, Regional Manager of the East and Southern Africa region for the United Nations Volunteers

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7:23

the city of eThekwini’s overall approach and ongoing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/07

Post last month’s edition of Tourism Indaba which was held in Durban. Today we hear from eThekwini Municipality Mayor who is going to tell us more about the city of eThekwini’s overall approach and ongoing programmes that are aimed at boosting local tourism sector. This as they launch Youth Month. GUEST: CLLR Mxolisi Kaunda, Mayor of eThekwini Municipality

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7:47

Somalia has been elected to serve on the UN security...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/07

The Global Watch: Somalia has been elected to serve on the UN security council as a non-permanent member for two years. Somalia had last served on the Council in 1971-72 term, during the reign of the Siad Barre regime. The new endorsement means Somalia will serve on the UN’s most powerful organ of 15 members from January 2025 to December 2026. Just how significant is this development? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Researcher in African Affairs

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10:16

what lessons can be drawn from South Africa’s pre...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/07

Last night, the ruling African National Congress announced that it will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity as it has lost its majority for the first time since 1994. But - what lessons can be drawn from South Africa’s pre 1994 discussions in relation to a Government of National Unity? Joining us for this conversation is…… GUEST: Dr Koos Van Der Merwe, former longest serving member of Parliament at the time of his retirement.

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6:43

ANC NEC Meeting Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

ANC members were protesting against an ANC/DA coalition outside the Birchwood hotel, where the NEC is holding its meeting today. We expect to hear outcomes of that particular meeting anytime from now. While we wait to hear from the ANC President, we can get an update from Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Reporter who’s been at the Birchwood Hotel since this morning. GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Reporter

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8:35

THE INNOVATION HUB: 2023 Global Effie Index Results

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

We look at the 2023 Effie Index which basically looks at the world’s most effective marketing initiatives. According to its latest results, fast food and beverage companies dominated this year’s rankings, with 3 out of the Top 5 Most Effective Brands being QSRs. For more on this, let’s now speak to…. GUEST: Gillian Rightford, Executive Director of the ACA for Effie Awards South Africa

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10:32

Political Analysis: ANC members protest outside...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

Earlier on we spoke to ANC member, Thuthukile Zuma about the protest some ANC members had outside the Birchwood Hotel today. The protest was against a possible ANC/DA coalition as time is running out for the ANC to make a decision on who they will be partnering with in the 7th administration. Take a listen to what Thuthukile Zuma had to say….. GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

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9:54

BOSA secure two seats in Parliament and one seat in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

Post this year’s national and provincial elections. We hear from Build One South Africa (Bosa), this after the movement managed to secure two seats in Parliament and one seat in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Deputy leader of the movement Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster says it’s possible to get one person in every household in the township working to help support their family. GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, Deputy Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA)

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5:12

Discovery Data Breach

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

Discovery says that a “data breach” making the rounds on Twitter/X is an isolated incident. According to media reports, 20 Discovery Insure clients’ personal information was compromised. Sygnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka was one of the affected customers who complained about the data breach on Twitter/X. According to the email Wierzycka received, Discovery said that an impersonator called their call center requesting personal information. The big question is, what happens when these kinds of things

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7:27

Political parties considered for coalition have quite...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

The ANC has less than two weeks to form some kind of coalition to govern South Africa. Conversations around which parties make the best logical matches continue on different platforms across the country. A lot will be taken into account including the fact that parties have quite different positions on various policy points. GUEST: David Jeffery, Phd Candidate at Kings College London

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10:12

As a member of @MYANC , I have complete confidence...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

Some ANC members are picketing outside the Birchwood Hotel where the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting is currently underway. This as they are opposed to the pending coalition talks between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance as they are of the view that the parties’ policies are not aligned. GUEST: Thuthukile Zuma, ANC member

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7:01

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is currently...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

The Global Watch: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is currently in Chad on the last leg of his Africa tour. We understand that the trip comes as Moscow looks to bolster support from countries on the continent, amidst Russian isolation on the world stage. Just how significant is Lavrov’s visit on the continent? For more on this we are joined by….. GUEST (RUSSIA): Dr Andrey Kortunov, Director General of the Russian International Affairs Council

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11:15

Our decision to withdraw from the Multi-Party Charter...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/06

Post this year’s general elections we hear from Herman Mashaba, leader of ActionSA. This after his party managed to secure representation on all three levels of government, namely; National Assembly, Provincial Legislatures, and Local Government. However, the party has announced that it is leaving the Multi-Party Charter after the Democratic Alliance decided to backtrack on agreements that were signed pre this year’s general elections. GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Leader of ActionSA

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8:28

SACP on Coalition Arrangements

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/05

Guest: Madala Masuku, SACP 1st Deputy General Secretary

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6:36

Nazareen Ebrahim, founder of Naz Consulting...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/05

Nazreen Ebrahim

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8:20

When you're an employee, you can't just fire all your...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/05

Zizi Kodwa has resigned as Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture with immediate effect. This as he faces charges of corruption amounting to R1.7-million. The former Minister appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrate's today and he’s currently out on R30,000 bail.

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