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7:49

Trump assassination attempt

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/15

The Global Watch: As the US reels from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, we hear from the Republican strategist Douglas Heye. This as you may know that an inquiry has been ordered into security at the rally as investigators look for the motives of the 20-year-old shooter - Thomas Matthew Crooks. GUEST: Doug Heye is former Communications Director, for the Republican National Committee

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9:19

A RESA Story

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

I saw this story earlier this week on one Raymond Maboya’s X timeline. The story starts with Ray narrating how a few years ago, they took over an abandoned facility in Vereeniging CBD that housed narcotics addicts and was declared a No-Go area due to crime. Little did they know that this abandoned facility will give birth to future South African soccer stars through the Remember Elite Sports Academy. GUEST: Xolani Mathumbo, CEO of Remember Elite Sports Academy

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9:52

"South Africa is very innovative; we have a lot of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

The Innovation Hub: In conversation with Professor Blade Nzimande: How will science, technology and innovation contribute to the development of this country under his leadership and how will he shape innovation activities going forward? The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande joins us to outline his vision for his department. This as you may be probably aware that the higher education and science portfolios were recently separated which means that his primary

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8:06

VBS Mutual Bank

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

The NPA put out a statement around 1PM this afternoon strongly condemning the unlawful leaking of an affidavit in the VBS case. The said affidavit made explosive allegations against some high-profile politicians. Earlier this week, former chairperson of the now-defunct VBS Mutual Bank board, Tshifhiwa Matodzi, was sentenced to an effective 15-years in prison by the Pretoria high court after he pleaded guilty to 33 counts. GUEST: Wilson Madambi Muvhulawa, Founding member, a former chairperson and

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7:27

NUMSA condemns the management of Gautrain for playing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has noted that the ongoing strike at Gautrain is having a very negative impact on the efficiency of the service, as a result of the NUMSA strike. A series of angry posts from frustrated commuters on X is evidence that the strike by NUMSA members is disrupting services. It is disappointing that the management of Gautrain continues to gamble with the efficient running of train services because it refuses to negotiate meaningfully.   GUEST: Phakamile

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9:00

"There are a number of people who need to be...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

In an explosive 70-page “witness statement”, former VBS chairperson Tshifhiwa Matodzi has laid bare the corruption that rotted the bank from within. Although he does preface his statement with an apology to all those affected, including depositors, stakeholders, shareholders, staff, members of the public and taxpayers, the statement is devoid of emotion. As early as page six, he flatly states: “We engaged in a web of corrupt activities.”   GUEST: Pauli Van Wyk, Investigative Journalist:

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20:59

Dr Sipho Sithole share his side of the story in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

Cultural strategist who was also under the employ of the ministry of sport, arts and culture during the Covid-19 period, Dr Sipho Sithole joins us now to share his side of the story in relation to the Covid-19 relief 2020-2021 beneficiaries list that the department of sport, arts and culture recently published. Sithole will also talk to us about his work at Howard University in the US. GUEST (STUDIO): Dr Sipho Sithole, isiZulu lecturer at Howard University in the US

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5:35

Rwandans will cast their vote on Monday

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

The Global Watch: As Rwandans will cast their vote on Monday. Rights groups continue to raise alarm over harsh restrictions on human rights, including freedom of association. Interestingly as well is that Paul Kagame first came into power in 1994 after he led the Rwandan Patriotic Front rebel group to defeat Hutu extremist forces and end the genocide that killed more than 800,000 people, mostly members of the Tutsi minority – but three decades later – what more can he offer the East African nation

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8:37

On Monday Rwandans will vote in an election that most...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/12

On Monday Rwandans will vote in an election that most people say will certainly extend the long rule of President Paul Kagame, who is running virtually unopposed after three decades in power. But what about opposition leaders in Rwanda – don’t they have a say in this upcoming election? We find out from Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza who unfortunately is not allowed to take part in this year’s election. GUEST (Rwanda): Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, Rwandan activist and politician

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6:14

STANDARD BANK BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BANKING...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

Earlier this week we spoke to an energy expert, Crown Prince Adil Nchabeleng about the Electricity Minister’s plans on nuclear energy. I was quite please to see there’s a session on Africa’s energy solution at the Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking Conference, Unlocking Africa’s Growth. To get an idea of what this session was all about, I am now joined by… GUESTS:

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7:57

The Innovation Hub:

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

Dr. Stavros Nicolaou, Senior Executive: Strategic Trade Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited

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9:19

The highly anticipated cabinet lekgotla, which was...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

The highly anticipated cabinet lekgotla, which was initially scheduled to take place today and tomorrow, has been moved to the weekend. Eleven political parties that form part of the Government of National Unity will set out the government’s plan of action for the next five years. GUEST: Professor Themba Maseko, Head of Wits School of Governance

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9:33

According to the findings of the report, 90 percent...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

We examine the World Benchmarking Alliance report that was released recently. According to the findings of the report, 90 percent of the world’s 2, 000 most influential companies are failing to safeguard human rights, decent work and ethical conduct. What is even more disturbing is that some of these companies are not even attempting to turn things around. Joining us to talk about the influence of these companies and whether it can be curtailed is….. GUEST (US): Namit Agarwal, Social

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8:44

STANDARD BANK BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BANKING...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

As I mentioned earlier, I attended some of the sessions held at the Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking Conference, Unlocking Africa’s Growth, and I managed to meet and network with a number of great people in the business world. Some of whom are Standard Bank Clients so why not get a sense of how this conference is going from their perspective. I am now joined by… GUESTS: RovD Engineering Business Development Director Athi Luphondwana

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7:44

Equal Education writes to ANC Chief Whip about Zizi...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

Equal Education strongly condemns the nomination of corruption-accused Ncediso Goodenough “Zizi” Kodwa to serve as a member of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. The organisation has written to ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli, to register their concerns and to call on the ANC to immediately withdraw the nomination of Zizi Kodwa to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, and initiate the necessary processes to remove him as a member of parliament. GUEST: Noncedo Madubedube, General

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7:04

The MK Party has reinstated party secretary-general,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

The MK Party has reinstated party secretary-general, Arthur Zwane with immediate effect. The party has revealed that its leader, Jacob Zuma, has rejected Zwane’s request for a part time position in the party and has ordered him back to work. For more analysis on what this means, we are joined by…. GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution

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8:45

The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on owners of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on owners of vehicles that were impounded by Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) before 31 December last year to collect them before 15:00 tomorrow afternoon, failure to do so will lead to these vehicles being destroyed. To give us more details on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa, EMPD Spokesperson

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7:34

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola took...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

The Global Watch: Earlier on today, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola took part in a symposium that focused on South Africa's national interests and global advancements. During his address Lamola made it clear that South Africa's non-alignment and universality posture will remain sacrosanct. This is very important because most people were worried that South Africa’s foreign policy might change considering the fact that the 7th Democratic Administration operates as a Government of

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12:12

STANDARD BANK BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BANKING...

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/11

We are broadcasting live from Cape Town at the Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking Conference, Unlocking Africa’s Growth is what this 3 day conference is all about. One of the themes covered today is Africa’s competitive advantage, finding the growth opportunities. To help me explore this theme a bit more, I am joined by… GUESTS: Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist, Standard Bank Group & Marvin Nii Adom Armah, senior account manager at Farmerline

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8:23

New Samsung fold 4

The National Pulse ·

2024/07/10

Justin Hume, Vice President of Mobile @Samsung South Africa

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