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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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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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6:16

When the state fails it is up to the citizens to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

Tomorrow marks the 11th annual Black4Rohingya campaign which is about remembering the Rohingya people who were massacred in Arakan State in the second week of June in 2012. We understand that since February this year, hundreds of Rohingya have been killed and over 200 000 of them have been displaced. Joining us to outline the significance of this campaign is…… GUEST: Adv Shabnam Mayet, Co-founder of Protect the Rohingya, a South African awareness organisation established in 2012

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10:21

You may recall that Khumalo approached the Electoral...

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

The Electoral Court has dismissed an application by Jabulani Khumalo with punitive costs. You may recall that Khumalo approached the Electoral Court in a bid to have the IEC’s record of former President Jacob Zuma as the leader (President) of the MK Party invalidated and set aside. Joining us to look at the political dynamics around this is….. GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political analyst

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7:35

Mpox Disease

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/12

Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla held a media briefing earlier today to update the public on the outbreak of Mpox disease and outline plans by the department in collaboration with various stakeholders in the sector to curb further spread and prevent mortality. The Minister said five cases have been confirmed in South Africa so far with two of these cases in Gauteng and three in KwaZulu-Natal. One death has so far been confirmed and that was a patient that died at the Tembisa Hospital on

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13:24

GNU: Rise Mzansi

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/11

Makashule Gana - Chief organiser of Rise Mzansi

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4:55

Why mobile operators are selling their towers

The National Pulse ·

2024/06/11

Telkom, the state-owned telecommunications company, has recently declared and completed a $357 million sale of its cell phone towers. 6200 mobile towers make up Telkom's vast portfolio of communication infrastructure, which is managed and operated by Swiftnet, owned by Telkom. It appears from observation that mobile providers are increasingly selling off their cell phone towers, and Telkom is not the only one doing this.GUEST: Bataung Qhotsokoane, Editor at Technology Publication iAfrikan.com

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