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8:50

“Special Votes Update with the IEC”

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2024/05/27

GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission

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7:11

The Innovation Hub: The role of social media and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

As we all get ready to vote today, tomorrow and Wednesday, the shady world of social media influencers on platform X is revealed, where paid campaigns by political parties and interest groups distort public discourse, leaving voters swiping through a maze of manipulated endorsements without a clue. Guest: Kyle Findlay, Social Media Researcher and co-founder of Murmur

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10:27

Still on the KZN vote rigging allegations, asking...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

Still on the KZN vote rigging allegations, asking should we be worried that violence may ensue given what MK members did yesterday? For more on this we speak to Dr Johan Burger, Independent Crime and Policing Consultant. You may recall as well that yesterday members of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJOINTS) briefed the media on the state of readiness by the South African security agencies to secure the 2024 Elections. GUEST: Dr Johan Burger, Independent Crime and

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7:19

The Election Watch: Professor Pierre De Vos on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

Professor Pierre De Vos wrote a piece that was published today on Electoral fraud. The main point is; There may be glitches during the 2024 elections, but South Africa has safeguards to prevent large-scale cheating. Guest: Professor Pierre De Vos, Constitutional law expert based at the University of Cape Town

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10:41

The Border Management Authority has intercepted 28...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

The Border Management Authority tighten its detection systems at South Africa’s ports of entry. The Border Management Authority has intercepted 28 Bangladeshi nationals who had landed at the OR Tambo International Airport on a flight from Dubai over the weekend. The Border Management Authority said it will continue to tighten its detection systems at South Africa’s ports of entry. Four hundred more Border Management Authority’s junior border guards are in the process of entering the system,

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5:48

The Eastern Cape's OR Tambo District Municipality has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

The Eastern Cape's OR Tambo District Municipality has called for the communities to be on high alert as a violent protest continues to cause havoc in the area. The protest, allegedly by taxi operators, has seen numerous roads closed since this morning. The affected roads include the N2 between Mthatha and Qumbu as well as the R61 between Mthatha and Ngcobo. Scores of minibus taxis and trucks have been used to blockade the roads. There's also been reports of massive looting taking place. For more on

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9:55

Following some disturbing media reports that the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

Following some disturbing media reports that the background actors working at ‘Shaka Ilembe’ have reported living and working conditions that are inhumane and dangerous. We hear from the South African Guild of Actors – this as they have confirmed receiving several verified reports on this issue. GUEST: Jack Devnarain, Chairperson of the South African Guild of Actors

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2:26

Update on Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria today. Joining us to give us an update in terms of what’s happening there is…… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter…..

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5:26

The Global Watch: Is there any political stability in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

Burkina Faso coup leader Capt. Ibrahim Traore will remain in office for another five years following the signing of a new charter that was boycotted by most political parties we understand. According to the new charter. Traore will be able to run in elections at the end of the five-year transition period. GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst & Expert on Diplomatic Relations

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9:56

Masego Shiburi, says legal action will be taken...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/27

The Independent Electoral Commission’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Masego Shiburi, says legal action will be taken against members of the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party for illegally interfering with operations in one of its warehouses at Hammarsdale, west of Durban. This comes after videos circulating on social media showing MK members citing irregularities in the delivery of voting material being delivered to different parts of KwaZulu-Natal. GUEST: Sandile Swana

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34:51

The Election Monitor: ‘Independent candidacy

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/24

As our country is getting ready for its most tightly contested general election since 1994. Today we hear from an independent candidate Anele Mda. According to her campaign, Mda is very committed to upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and service to the people of South Africa. She says if you vote for her – she is dedicated to bringing much-needed change to our national parliament. GUEST: (Studio): Anele Mda, Independent Candidate

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5:31

More reaction to the ICJ ruling

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/24

Today’s court ruling marked the third time this year the 15-judge panel has issued preliminary orders seeking to rein in the death toll and alleviate humanitarian suffering in Gaza. For more reaction we speak to…. GUEST: (Germany): Ibrahim El Zayat, Executive Member of the International Union of Muslim Scholars & member of the Council of European Muslims

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8:03

The Election Watch: Can our elections be rigged?

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2024/05/24

The Electoral Commission has assured the nation that it has stringent security measures in place to prevent vote rigging and voter fraud. They join us now to elaborate further on this as there are those who are concerned that the upcoming election might be rigged. GUEST: Mosotho Moepya, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission

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8:12

ANC reacts to the ICJ Ruling’

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/24

Last week South Africa asked the International Court of Justice to instruct Israel to stop its military operation in the city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza's population has sought shelter. GUEST: Nomvula Mokonyane, 1st Deputy Secretary General of the ANC

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8:31

ICJ ruling on Israel’s conduct

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2024/05/24

Earlier today, the international court of justice issued a new ruling on Israel’s conduct of its war in Gaza, as the US expressed concern over Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation among countries that have traditionally supported it. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, International News Editor for the SABC

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6:35

The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/24

Appearing before the ICJ last week, Gilad Noam, co-agent of Israel, refuted South Africa’s claims of genocide, terming it an “obscene exploitation” of the “most sacred” Genocide Convention. What next for Israel post today’s court ruling? GUEST: Arsen Ostrovsky, Attorney & CEO of The International Legal Forum, and Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security

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8:31

GBV-F and NPA Amendment Bills signed into law

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/24

Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the national council on gender-based violence and femicide as well as the National Prosecuting Authority amendment bills into law. According to the office of the president, the signing of the NPA Amendment Bill will ensure malfeasance is done away with in the private and public sectors. On 25 October 2023, Open Secrets made a presentation to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee of Justice and Correctional Services on the National Prosecuting Authority

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32:14

The Election Monitor: ‘Rise Mzansi Election Manifesto’

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/23

As we head into the final weekend before our general elections. Today we unpack Rise Mzansi’s Election Manifesto. The party’s manifesto proposes among other things that they will use a combination of state income grants and food discount vouchers for grant recipients, increase access to piped water in rural areas, avail land for own-food production and small-scale farming to improve food security in the country. Joining us to outline the party’s vision for the country is…. GUEST: Songezo Zibi,

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7:17

South Africa holding its seventh democratic elections...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/23

The Election Watch: With South Africa holding its seventh democratic elections in less than seven days. Voters will for the first time receive three ballot papers instead of two ballots. According to the IEC, the use of the three ballots follows the amendment of the Electoral Act, which was signed into law in April last year. The phenomenon of three ballots will be new to voters in metropolitan areas and will be introduced for the first time in general elections. Deputy Chief Electoral Officer Mr

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10:32

State Capture and Beyond accountability campaign...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/23

Earlier today, the Legal Resource Centre alongside the Human Rights Media Trust and the German Aid agency, Brot fur die Welt launched a nationwide accountability campaign: State Capture and Beyond. This initiative is meant to address the epidemic corruption plaguing our young democracy, aiming to foster public participation in holding state power accountable through a robust multimedia strategy. Guest: Rehad Desay from Human Rights Media Trust

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