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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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10:05

DA Leader John Steenhuisen has labelled new political...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/08

DA Leader John Steenhuisen has labelled new political parties as nothing more than “mercenary” parties who want to destabilise the Western Cape province. He asked why parties like the Patriotic Alliance (PA), Rise Mzansi, GOOD Party and the National Coloured Congress (NCC) are not focusing their attention on the real enemy of progress in South Africa, which according to him is the ANC. But what makes him think that the DA is entitled to run the Western Cape? For more on this, we are joined

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15:00

The South African Weather Service has issued a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/08

Guest: Qondile Khedama - Spokesperson for the Mangaung Metro Guest: Nana Radebe-Kgiba - Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Emergency Services Guest: Colin Deiner - Head of the Western Cape Disaster Management

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3:54

Derke cortzee

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2024/04/08

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5:08

we are expecting a mild winter - Lehlohonolo Thobela

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/08

Bad weather conditions are wreaking havoc in some parts of the country. According to the South African Weather Service, South Africans should expect cold and wet weather across much of the country this week. An intense low-pressure system is expected to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across the country. For more on this, let’s speak to…. GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Service Forecaster

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9:12

The uMkhonto we Sizwe party's legal representative...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/08

The uMkhonto we Sizwe party's legal representative Advocate Dali Mpofu says declaring the former president Jacob Zuma ineligible to stand for public office is a violation of his rights. Advocate Mpofu says according to the constitution every adult citizen has the right to stand for public office. Mpofu is representing the uMkhonto Wesizwe party in the Electoral Court. The party is appealing the decision by the Electoral Commission to uphold objections to Zuma's standing for public office. For more

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6:57

Rwanda continues to remember 1994 genocide

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/08

As Rwanda continues to remember 1994 genocide. Rwandan President Paul Kagame recently spoke to our international news editor Sophie Mokoena and one of the key things that he raised is how the international community failed Rwanda during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. President Cyril Ramaphosa also attended the event in Kigali and yesterday, he addressed the media on various issues, including on SA-Rwanda relations. To tell us more in terms of how things are going so far is …. GUEST: Sophie

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6:16

The South African rand is facing significant...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

The South African rand is facing significant volatility as the country approaches its general election which is due to take place next month. Apparently, political instability fears are driving market concerns and impacting bonds. This as several surveys indicate a possibility that the African National Congress (ANC) might receive less than 50% of the vote for the first time since 1994. GUEST: Isaah Mhlanga, Cheif Economist @Rand Merchant Bank

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7:32

Western Cape Teacher cuts

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

Schools in the Western Cape are said to have cut teachers due to budget constraints. Parents are reportedly in panic mode as they worry about the strain this could cause on their children. The Provincial Education Department says that the budget cuts come from national. To explain what is going on and the impact it’s having on the schools, we are joined by.. Guest: Sibongile Kwazi – SADTU’s Provincial Secretary in the Western Cape

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9:55

It's not that teachers are without a job and I need...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

Bronagh Hammond – spokespersons of western cape department of education

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8:35

What they are looking at is a temporary truce....

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution calling for a global ban on weapons sales to Israel, because of its conduct in the war in Gaza. Twenty-eight countries voted in favour of the non-binding resolution, six against, and there were 13 abstentions. To unpack what this means, we are joined by...... GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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4:13

Eskom has announced that loadshedding will remain...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

Eskom has announced that loadshedding will remain suspended until further notice, following nine consecutive days of non-implementation. According to the power utility, this decision is a result of sustained available generation capacity and adequate emergency reserves. GUEST: Daphne Mokoena, Eskom Spokesperson

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7:53

tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somalia...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

Amid geopolitical tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia. We look at the latest developments surrounding these two nations, after Somalia decided to expel the Ethiopian ambassador from the country and also recalling its ambassador from Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. Tensions have been growing between Ethiopia and Somalia since January when Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi, which gives Somaliland a path to recognition

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5:50

The Department of Home Affairs says that their...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/05

The Department of Home Affairs says that their offices will be open for five hours on Saturdays as of tomorrow, the 6th of April to the 25th of May for collecting IDs, handling new applications, and issuing temporary Identity certificates. As you may know that we are in an election year and it’s very important for all citizens of voting age to have the ID documents ready. To tell us more on this, and what other services the department will be rendering, we are joined by… GUEST: Siya Qoza, Home

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34:38

Fireside Chat: Today we are featuring Phumzile Zonke

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2024/04/05

Is the concept of ‘pretty privilege’ a fact or fiction when it comes to opportunities in South Africa? Also have you ever lost an opportunity to get your dream job or any other job for that matter and felt like you were overlooked simply because of your looks? GUEST: Phumzile Zonke, former SABC1 presenter and currently works as a public broadcasting consultant and a founding Executive Producer at Black Swag Productions – also a PhD candidate at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

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36:42

THE ELECTION MONITOR: ‘UDM’s Election Manifesto

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

Today we unpack the United Democratic Movement’s Election Manifesto (UDM). Last month, the party launched its election manifesto and its leader General Bantu Holomisa proposed several interventions should it be voted to become government. Among other things, the party promised to ensure that there are significant consequences for those found guilty of corruption and it also made it clear that if you vote for them, they will make sure that they appoint government officials and politicians who will

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11:01

Professor Steven Friedman warns that democracy is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

As more countries will be heading to the polls this year, including South Africa. Professor Steven Friedman warns that democracy is under threat in many countries from elites who are threatened by the idea that we should all enjoy equal rights. Professor Friedman joins us now to elaborate further on this.... GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Research Professor, Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg

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5:31

Shut Down Polokwane

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

Some hawkers in Polokwane, Limpopo, have removed their merchandise from the streets saying they don't feel safe. This follows a shutdown that has affected the delivery of basic services in the CBD including public transport which left many commuters stranded. A message calling for a total shutdown in Polokwane was circulated on various social medial platforms in the past few days. Our reporter in Polokwane Michael Makhungo says some of the streets have been blocked and he now joins us on the line

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10:46

Before you do a shutdown you should have met with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

Meanwhile, the executive mayor of the Polokwane Municipality, John Mpe, says although residents' demands for basic services are justified, he believes today's shutdown is politically-motivated. He now joins us on the line to give his perspective…. Guest: John Mpe – Executive Mayor at the Polokwane Municipality

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9:56

Minister Gungubele made several key pronouncements...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

We look at the state of SOE’s that report to the ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies, following Minister Gungubele’s press briefing which took place earlier today. During the press briefing, Minister Gungubele made several key pronouncements and confirmed that progress has been made to turnaround the fortunes of the SABC. One other key issue is that Postbank is on track with its banking licence applications but most importantly he also assured the nation that the South African Post

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5:41

(IEC) hosted the signing ceremony of the Electoral...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/04

Today, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) hosted the signing ceremony of the Electoral Code of Conduct by political parties and independent candidates contesting the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. According to the Commission, today’s event allows contestants to publicly pledge to adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct. GUEST: Janet Love, Electoral Commission’s Vice Chairperson

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