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7:20

the IFP's decision to use his voice and image as part...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

We look at the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s brand and the IFP's decision to use his voice and image as part of its 2024 national general election campaign. GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director of Reputation 1st

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11:52

Media Monitoring Africa says anyone who tries to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

Media Monitoring Africa says anyone who tries to undermine media freedom must be held accountable. This after the SABC’s Group Executive for News and Current Affairs, Moshoeshoe Monare was allegedly called phoned by an official from the State Security Agency (SSA) demanding that he be vetted again and undergo a top security secret test which will include taking a polygraph test. However, the Presidency has disputed claims that the State Security Agency has been targeting SABC head of news, saying

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7:54

The United States and Niger are discussing plans...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

The United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African nation, even though they are yet to announce a timeline for when it will pull out the more than 1,000 military personnel stationed at an American drone base in the Sahara desert near the Nigerien city of Agadez. Observers say this is another strategic victory for Moscow in the Sahel region as they are set to replace the U.S army. Joining us to explain the political dynamics around this issue

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5:55

The 6th Administration is preparing to exit the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/29

As the 6th Administration is preparing to exit the political arena. We hear from the Speaker of the KZN legislature about how the Provincial Legislature performed under her leadership. She has listed Covid19 as the most challenging period but says they managed to rise to a new era that the parliamentary sector has been aspiring to, and that is the e-parliament era. She joins us to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Miss Nontembeko Boyce, Speaker of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature

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36:29

THE FIRE-SIDE CHAT WITH MOGAU SESHOENE

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

The lazy makoti (the lazy daughter in-law): What’s the one thing you are lazy to do and unashamed about it and not planning to change it? Could it be cooking, ironing, etc. Call us let’s hear what you have to say…….. GUEST: Mogau Seshoene, Professional Cook, Gourmand World Cookbook Award winner & Author

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6:47

The IEC Election observer registration is closing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

With less than 40 days to go before the general elections. Today we hear from the Defend our Democracy movement. This as they are appealing to NGOs and civil society movements to join Election Watch Campaign to observe the upcoming elections. Importantly, the IEC Election observer registration is closing next week Wednesday (1 May) hence they are making this appeal. GUEST: Andries Sibanyoni, Spokesperson for Defend our Democracy Movement

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10:42

SOUTH AFRICA’S GLOBAL REPUTATION SURPASSES EXPECTATION

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

In an effort to assess South Africa’s global reputation in various key areas, Brand South Africa conducted extensive research on the perceptions that other countries have on South Africa. A total of 17 countries were surveyed with over 9800 respondents and focused on brand audiences related to tourism, investment, talent, exports and general reputation. Guest: Mpumi Mabuza, Brand South Africa’s Chief Marketing Officer

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11:42

Tomorrow our country will celebrate 30 years of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Tomorrow our country will celebrate 30 years of Democracy. For many who experienced apartheid, the suffering of those years remains etched in their collective memory. However, over the past thirty years, a lot has been done to improve the living conditions and to change the fortunes of the country with the aim to repair the damage that apartheid did to the citizenry. So, 30 years later – what does democracy mean to you? Are you happy about the state of affairs in the country? Call and share your

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5:30

Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) which is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable depositors in our society. How it works is, it provides cover of up to R100 000 to each qualifying depositor per bank in the unlikely event of a bank’s collapse. To tell us more about this initiative is….. GUEST: Sabinah Mohamed, CEO of the Corporation for Deposit Insurance at the SA Reserve Bank

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6:32

Former President Thabo Mbeki says he hasn’t changed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Former President Thabo Mbeki says he hasn’t changed his views about the state of the ANC. He said this while campaigning for the party in Soweto yesterday, also assuring the ANC followers that the leadership of the party will attend to the problems within the parameters of the party. Mbeki also defended his party’s handling of its stand-off with former President Jacob Zuma, saying the delay in expelling Zuma was not an act of cowardice but loyalty to its constitution. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze,

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6:52

International lawyers representing the Democratic...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

International lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have written to Apple CEO Tim Cook demanding answers on the sourcing of minerals used to manufacture the company’s products. They are accusing the tech giants of using illegally exploited minerals. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator & also works for Channel Africa

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32:08

THE ELECTION MONITOR: ‘Build One South Africa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

This year’s general elections are seen as the most challenging elections yet since the dawn of democracy. But can the first timers like BOSA make an impact? During its election manifesto launch, Build One South Africa, which has positioned itself as an umbrella body for community organisations across the country – made it clear that it views joblessness as the biggest problem facing South Africa today and promised to create 2 million jobs to counter this problem. But what else are they offering

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6:24

why civic education is essential for empowering...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

As part of our election build-up, today we revisit the issue of voter education with Futurelect, explaining why civic education is essential for empowering voters in South Africa. The organisation believes that making civic education easily accessible will help improve overall civic participation and increase youth engagement in the country’s political process. GUEST: Lindiwe Mazibuko, co-founder and CEO of Futurelect, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation promoting leadership development and

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11:08

Thabo Mbeki finally joins ANC election campaign in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Despite being critical of the current leadership at times, former ANC president Thabo Mbeki has finally answered the call for him to join party officials on the election campaign trail to persuade voters to give it another term in power. Guest: Political Analyst, Prince Mashele

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4:53

Labour Appeal Court confirms that the dismissal (of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Labour Appeal Court confirms that the dismissal (of an employee) for testing positive for cannabis is automatically unfair and is discriminatory. An employee was dismissed for testing non-negative for cannabis while on duty during a routine medical check. He thought this was unfair and saw the actions of his employer as discriminatory. He took the matter to court, and he lost. On appeal to the labour appeal court, things went his way. To help us understand how the Labour Appeal Court reached this

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11:42

the rebirth of this all-important movement was set in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

In conversation with Reverend Frank Chikane about the relaunch of the anti-Apartheid Movement. We understand that the rebirth of this all-important movement was set in motion two years ago and was not solely a response to recent events in Gaza. But what are its primary objectives? GUEST: Rev Frank Chikane, Chairperson of the South African Anti-Apartheid Steering Committee

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5:16

Lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party have asked the Constitutional Court for an extension to file answering affidavits. The MK Party and Zuma’s lawyer are of the view that the time afforded to the respondents is unreasonably short and that it would be impossible to furnish a meaningful answering affidavit within 24 hours. Do they have a point though or they are simply pushing it? GUEST: Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal practitioner

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2:59

SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL UPDATE

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

The state has called detective Keitumetse Portia Mashele to the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the high court in Pretoria. Mashele has confirmed that she was the one responsible for collecting buccal DNA swabs from accused number 2 Bongani Ntanzi - following his arrest on 16 June 2020. Ntanzi is one of five men on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Meyiwa was shot dead in 2014, while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand. Mashele says she

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7:22

Student-led protests against Israel’s war on Gaza...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Student-led protests against Israel’s war on Gaza have intensified across the United States and hundreds of students have been arrested while protesting against the ongoing war in Gaza. So how is the US dealing with these protests and how will these protests impact the upcoming elections? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick

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7:06

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is calling on government to penalise employers who do not comply with regulations when it comes to paying the required pension fund contributions in South Africa. According to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), about 4 200 registered companies have violated section 13A of the Pension Funds Act (PFA), which compels them to follow procedures for payments and benefits to retirement funds. GUEST: Trevor Shaku: National Spokesperson for the

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