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11:53

Election Watch: IEC meeting US Ambassador

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/01

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says there is nothing wrong with meeting with US Ambassador Reuben Brigety just weeks before the May 29 elections. The IEC’s top officials met with Brigety in Pretoria this week, drawing criticism from some circles that the US was apparently influencing the outcome of the polls. The IEC says it has also met with European Union and Latin American ambassadors on the same basis to assure them they were holding credible elections. Guest: Dr. Sithembile Mbete

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13:10

Remember that productivity is an entity of the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/01

As we commemorate May Day, we hear from Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba who will explain the significance of Employer-Employee relationship in the workplace. GUEST: Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba

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8:50

DA says no minimum wages

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/01

DA on minimum wages If the DA comes to power after the May 29 elections, the national minimum wage of R27.58 an hour, or R4,412 a month, will be phased out. This is one of the proposals the DA has made in its economic policy released last week Friday. This was the party’s first in more than a decade. What this means is, if the DA win the May 29 elections, the minimum wage will not be increased “any further” and its monetary value will be allowed to be “eroded” by inflation. Guest: Michael Bagraim,

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7:15

hundreds of New York City Police officers entered...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/01

Last night, hundreds of New York City Police officers entered Columbia University in riot gear - sweeping the encampment and the occupied building, detaining protesters. The crackdown at Columbia came alongside chaos at other campuses. Is this the right way to deal with the voices of dissent? Our guest, Professor John H. Stanfield doesn’t think so and says it does not bode well for anyone within or outside the United States since any threat to free speech is a threat to all of us no matter who or

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8:02

2024 National Awards

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed on deserving recipients the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo. One of the award recipients was Aggrey Klaaste (posthumously): For his exceptional contribution to quality journalism and as a reporter exposing the cruelties of apartheid and encouraging unity among the people of different political persuasions to fight for liberation

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7:28

According to Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

According to Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index – only just 5% of South African companies have ranked at the mature level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cyber security risks. This is very worrying considering the fact that cyber-attacks can cause damage to businesses. Joining us to share some interesting thoughts on this is….. GUEST: Katlego Ngobeni, Penetration Tester @IronSky

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12:34

Vuyo Zungula who told us that under the ATM rule they...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Earlier on, we spoke to the ATM leader, Vuyo Zungula who told us that under the ATM rule they will not protect people who do not respect the right to life for others – hence they are calling for the return of the death penalty. Let’s hear now from someone who disagrees with this call……. GUEST: Professor Amanda Gouws, Professor of Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch

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4:52

Election Watch: Yoh, Vote!

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Yoh, Vote! is a self-funded student project that aims to make voting accessible to every citizen. The platform is made available to anyone who need it to get a sense of which party talks to what they believe in. According to the founders, the project was started as a way to give back to the community because they understand the importance of supporting causes that matter, like voter education. GUEST: Daniel Klopper, Yoh! Vote co-founder

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7:31

Rise Mzansi picket over sex-for-jobs scourge in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Rise Mzansi held a picket at the JSE offices in Sandton earlier today. The picket was held to protest against the sex-for-jobs scourge in the mining and retail sectors. Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said the issue was rife in the private and public sectors, adding that the problem was equal to sexual assault and exploitation. Guest: Gugu Ndima, Rise Mzansi National Spokesperson

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5:17

CASAC admitted as friend of the court in IEC Concourt...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution applied to the Constitutional Court, to be admitted as a friend of the court in the Electoral Commission’s appeal matter. The IEC wants the Electoral Court ruling allowing former president Jacob Zuma to contest a seat in Parliament to be set aside. Casac’s Lawson Naidoo says a consequence of the Electoral Court’s ruling was that despite the ConCourt’s decision in June 2021 sentencing Zuma to 15 months in prison, he was

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7:45

Shesha eHailing drivers are getting ready to Go Live...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Following its recent launch, Shesha eHailing drivers are getting ready to Go Live tomorrow across Gauteng. Its owners are confident that it’s going to revolutionise the way South Africans ride and drive and disrupt the traditional landscape through a focus on safety and unique benefits for riders and drivers. For more on this, let’s speak to …. GUEST: Nomsa Mdhluli, Shesha’s spokesperson

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5:47

Tributes continue to pour in for co-founder of the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Tributes continue to pour in for co-founder of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) Dr Sam Motsuenyane who is also popularly known as "The Father of Black Business". Motsuenyane died yesterday and he will always be remembered as someone who contributed immensely into the establishment of African Bank. Joining us to pay tribute to him is…. GUEST: Lawrence Mavundla, President of the National African Federated Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC)

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4:39

he Electoral Commission has warned members of the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

The Electoral Commission has warned members of the public against misinformation doing the rounds on social media after a message encouraged voters older than 60 to apply to vote early. The commission says it hasn’t given permission for everyone over 60 to vote on the 27th and the 28th. For more on this, we are joined by…. Guest: Masego Shiburi

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11:19

why ATM party wants to bring back the death penalty?

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

ATM leader Vuyo Zungula explains why his party wants to bring back the death penalty - which South Africa abolished in 1995. He argues that under the ATM rule they will not protect people who do not respect the right to life for others. GUEST: Mr Vuyo Zungula, Leader of the African Transformation Movement

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6:30

Kenya’s President William Ruto has revealed that his...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/30

Kenya’s President William Ruto has revealed that his country has secured Zimbabwe’s support for Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission chairmanship. In return, Kenya will support Zimbabwe's bid for readmission into the Commonwealth and help them fight sanctions. Just how significant is this partnership? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST (ZIM): Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

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6:58

Futhi Mbongwe - MD of Play Africa

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

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7:47

MK signature forgery scandal

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

Yesterday, the City Press newspaper reported that MK took ID numbers, names and cellphone numbers from a City of Cape Town jobseekers’ database and forged the corresponding signatures before submitting them to the IEC. The publication called 15 people on the MK party’s supporter list; 14 denied they had signed the list. Will this signature scandal have an effect on the predicted votes MK gets? Guest: Tessa Dooms, Political analyst & Rivonia Circle Director.

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8:48

SABC Head of News vs the State Security Agency

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

We get more reaction on our first story re SABC Head of News vs the State Security Agency. This after the Presidency’s response, refuting claims that the State Security Agency has been targeting SABC head of news, emphasising that the vetting process needs to be carried out as per the established practise with all SABC executives. Let’s now hear from ….. GUEST: Michael Markovitz, head of the GIBS Media Leadership Think Tank and former SABC Board member

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8:44

The Kagiso Trust is invoking the legacy of struggle...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

Development agency Kagiso Trust is looking to encourage over 27 million registered voters to cast their hard-fought ballots in the national and regional elections on 29 May. The Kagiso Trust is invoking the legacy of struggle stalwarts such as Desmond Tutu, Beyers Naudé and Rev Frank Chikane, in their#RememberMe campaign. GUEST: Thabiso Ratsomo, Kagiso Trust Deputy Chairperson

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5:27

Defacing or illegally removing election posters

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

Defacing or illegally removing election posters is a criminal offence. Last week, the Electoral Commission in the Western Cape said that those found committing this offence must be reported to the police. To help us further understand the legal implications of defacing or illegally removing election posters, we are joined on the line by… Guest: Nkululeko Tselane, admitted attorney and the Legal Counsel for the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa.

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