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11:16

Water issues in the City of Joburg and Tshwane

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/21

We spoke to Rand water some time ago about their planned maintenance which will take place from 22 June to 29 July 2024. This will affect water distribution to the likes of City of Joburg which will in turn, affect water distribution to Joburg residents. Water issues also continue in Tshwane as there were reports yesterday that the City of Tshwane is cancelling a process of awarding a tender for distributing water in informal settlements after it detected possible corruption with the potential to

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8:27

The AARTO needs all the municipalities on board, but...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/21

We understand that the demerit points system for road traffic infringements will officially be implemented some-time next year. However, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage is still adamant that the Act will be difficult to implement. He joins us now to elaborate further on this ….. GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)

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12:13

A government of National Unity is one where everyone...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/21

It can never be disputed that the opposition in Parliament is a necessary component of democracy. Opposition parties usually provide alternative visions and policies to the governing party. However though, South Africa’s 7th administration will be a different kettle of fish as the new kid on the block, which is the MK Party is expected to fulfil this role as the Democratic Alliance can no longer execute it since they are now part of the newly formed Government of National Unity. To help us

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5:50

In Namibia a high court in that country has declared...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/21

The Global Watch: In a landmark win for the LGBTQI plus community in Namibia. A high court in that country has declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men. GUEST (Namibia): Werner Menges, Journalist and court reporter for The Namibian Daily newspaper

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3:24

Motorists can expect more fuel price decreases next...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/21

Automobile Association says motorists can expect more fuel price decreases next month. This as the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that fuel price recoveries have pulled back by around 50 cents per litre since the start of the month. GUEST: Layton Beard, Automobile Association Spokesperson

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10:04

Ongama Mtinka

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2024/06/20

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6:39

The Innovation Hub: Youth-washing won’t solve the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

South Africa's staggering youth unemployment rate of 45.5% demands action, not just empty words. Recent Stats SA data shows overall unemployment remains high at 32.9%, but for young people, the situation is dire. This isn't just a statistic; it's a national crisis with serious consequences. "Youth-washing" won't cut it. These are the words of Pat Mahlangu….. GUEST: Pat Mahlangu, Founder and Chief Executive of Pat on Brands

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14:20

I don't know why the @Our_DA can't just expel...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

Earlier on, we spoke to the SA Human Rights Commission about their intentions to institute proceedings at the Equality Court in Gqeberha against DA’s Renaldo Gouws for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts. The DA’s spoke to Sakina Kamwendo earlier, take a listen to what they had to say…. Guest: Teresa Oakley-Smith, Diversity specialist and founder of Diversi-T

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9:09

A video is doing the rounds where Gouws allegedly...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

The South African Human Rights Commission will today institute proceedings at the Equality Court in Gqeberha against DA Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws, for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts. A video is doing the rounds where Gouws allegedly calls for the killing of Black people using extremely offensive and derogatory language.GUEST: Dr Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager for the South African Human Rights Commission in the Eastern Cape.

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5:16

Based on previous experience, our members are not...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are up in arms demanding the overtime pay owed to them post this year’s national and provincial elections. It is widely reported that members are complaining about the discrepancy in the payment received versus the hours worked. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, Spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU)

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7:26

is there a political will to resolve the ongoing war...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

The Global Watch: As famine looms in parts of Sudan, which has been largely affected by violence that ensued in April last year. Humanitarian organizations say more assistance is needed as there are more than 50,000 people in hunger hotspots across South Darfur. But is there a political will to resolve the ongoing war in Sudan? We find out from….. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent political researcher

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15:18

The president will consult with other parties, but...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli has criticised the Democratic Alliance, saying the blue party is “attempting to take control of the direction” amid the ongoing dispute over parties constituting the government of national unity. The DA and the PA are currently in a war of words, after the PA, led by Gayton McKenzie, dismissed assertions by chairperson of the DA’s federal council Helen Zille that members of the PA should not expect to be part of the Cabinet without the DA being consulted by

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8:38

What Powers does the President have at the moment?

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

“South Africa waits for Ramaphosa's new Cabinet with anticipation” GUEST: Thembisa Fakude

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8:10

We hope that the number of initiation abductions...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/20

As the initiation season is currently underway, calls have been made for South Africa to introduce proactive steps that are aimed at preventing fatalities and safeguarding the health and well-being of initiates. Just recently, it was revealed that illegal schools abducted 138 initiates from their communities, resulting in two deaths and four arrests. But what needs to be done to effectively solve this problem? We find out from….. GUEST: Professor David Mosoma, Chairperson of the Commission for the

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6:04

Mrs Curve Global

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/19

In conversation with Mrs Curve Globe 23, Lucia Simelane-Ochan who is currently in the United States of America, attending the coronation of the new Mrs Curve Globe 2024. Mrs. Curve' Globe is a pageant that breaks the glass ceiling of pageantry by globally celebrating women sizes 12 – 22.GUEST (USA): Lucia Simelane-Ochan, Social Entrepreneur, Play Your Part Ambassador & Mrs Curve Globe 2023

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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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