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11:00

The local cannabis industry has the potential to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

The local cannabis industry has the potential to create 25 000 jobs and may contribute up to R28 billion. What are the challenges facing legislators in opening this industry? To tell us more, we are joined by.... Guest: Faiez Jacobs - Member of Parliament for ANC & Chairperson of Portfolio Committee for Small Business Development

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6:33

Gift of the Givers teams have been on the ground,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

Gift of the Givers teams have been on the ground, assisting residents affected by the fire that raged through the Joe Slovo Informal Settlement in Langa, Cape Town. It’s a bleak Easter weekend for the affected families as they could save no belongings with schools opening next week. The City of Cape Town fire department has managed to contain the blaze. To share how humanitarian operations have gone, we are joined by... GUEST: Ali Sablay - Spokesperson of Gift of the Givers

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13:19

In response to post-matric pupils with good matric...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

In response to post-matric pupils with good matric results yet sitting at home, a community-based social movement is hosting a two-day Career Expo for Grade 7 – 12 learners. To share how they are working with schools to create vocational access to young people and what career opportunities will be made available, we are joined by... Guest: Bandile Magibili - brilliant mind and expo organiser

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6:04

As the Easter period ends, traffic volumes have...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

We check in with provincial officials on our roads and our focus is on the roads in Limpopo. We are joined by... Guest: Ms Tidimalo Chuene - Head of Communication for Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

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6:14

About 66.4 million people visited Africa last year...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

About 66.4 million people visited Africa last year with Ethiopia, Tanzania and Morocco leading the pack in terms of receiving most tourists. But what makes Africa so attractive as a destination. Joining us to talk about this and to emphasise on why it’s important that we should encourage more Africans to travel the continent is...... GUEST: Gillian Kombora, Head of Digital Marketing at The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts South Africa

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6:07

Easter Weekend Traffic Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

Thousands of South Africans are on the road this afternoon as they make their way back to Gauteng post the long Easter Weekend. On the N3 Toll Route traffic is expected to increase dramatically

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13:50

The Verulam Water Crisis Committee has written to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

The Verulam Water Crisis Committee has written to Minister Senzo Mchunu alerting him about their ongoing water challenges. Apparently, the community in the area experienced water shortages during the Easter Weekend and one resident from Trenance Park tragically lost his life while attempting to fetch water from a borehole. It is widely reported that while this resident was trying to lift a heavy water-laden drum, he suffered a devastating heart attack and subsequently died. GUEST: Roshan Lil

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4:15

South African photographer, Tshepiso Mazibuko has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

South African photographer, Tshepiso Mazibuko has been nominated for the Discovery Award at the Arles Photography Festival in France. Her project titled "Ho tshepa ntshepa ntshepedi ya bontshepe" explores the sociopolitical implications of the term 'born free', which refers to the generation of South African youth born after the first democratic elections in 1994. It will be exhibited next to the work of other selected photographers at the festival and the winner will get 15 000 Euros. Tshepiso is a

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8:33

Rescue efforts are underway after a fish oil spill...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Rescue efforts are underway after a fish oil spill outside Gqeberha had a flock of endangered Cape garnetts covered in the slick liquid. This jeopardizes its ability to regulate its body temperature. While the oil spill is not toxic, the bird species are critically endangered, only found in South Africa and Namibia. Our next guest has embarked on the rehabilitation process alongside SANPARKS and shares how the public can get involved in providing essential care for these seabirds. We are joined

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7:50

SAfm BTH tribute

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Guest: Phuthego Mojapele - Aviation expert

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12:09

KwaZulu Natal police arrested a 51-year-old man in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

KwaZulu Natal police arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the car crash that took place on Thursday evening between Nkandla and eShowe, involving former President Jacob Zuma. The man will appear in court on Tuesday for drunken driving and negligent driving. No one was injured in the car crash. Guest: Nhlamulo Ndhlela - MK Party Spokesperson

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9:54

Botswana President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Botswana President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has expressed sadness over the death of forty-five of its citizens in a bus crash in Limpopo. The bus carrying worshippers from Gaborone reportedly lost control and veered off a bridge on the R518 near Mokopane. An 8-year-old is the only survivor of the crash. For more on this, we’re now joined on the line by Botswana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Lemogang Kwape… GUEST: Lemogang Kwape - Botswana Foreign Affairs Minister

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50:02

BONDING SESSION with Tshepiso Makwetla: Do you...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Guest: Aldrin Sampear - your co-pilot

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38:53

THE INNERVIEW: “Good party’s economic policy proposals”

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

Over the past few weeks, we have been having discussions with various political parties, focusing on their economic policy proposals and today is no different as we are joined by Brett Herron, who is Good party’s Secretary General and Member of Parliament. During its election manifesto launch, the Good party unveiled a 10-point plan that it says will stop the suffering and fix South Africa for everyone as it seeks to correct the structure of the economy. Among other things, the party promises to

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24:25

Aldrin Farewell Surprise

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2024/03/28

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4:21

The Independent Electoral Commission is holding a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

The Independent Electoral Commission is holding a press briefing on the objections submitted on the candidate lists. The deadline for submissions was yesterday. One of the candidates that will be awaiting their fate will be former President, Jacob Zuma who has already served two terms in Parliament. Guest: Dr TK Pooe - Senior Political Science and Governance Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance

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3:18

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating murder...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating murder after two bodyguards attached to the City of uMhlathuze mayor and manager exchanged gunfire. We understand that there were rumours within the corridors of the municipality that the two were not on good terms. Both men are dead after shooting at one another. For more on this, let’s speak to Colonel Robert Netshiunda, who is KZN Police spokesperson but before we speak to him. Take a listen to Sakina’s interview – earlier on today, Sakina spoke to the

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7:09

Today we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s tourist...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

As we continue with our Tourism Thursday theme. Today we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s tourist attractions and places that you can enjoy when visiting the province. The province boasts world heritage sites, superb beaches, sunny weather, game reserves and rolling green hills. It is also an affordable destination to explore, and for more on why we should visit KZN this Easter Weekend we are joined by……GUEST: S’boniso Duma, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in

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7:29

Nhlamulo

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2024/03/28

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10:22

According to the latest air pollution report that was...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

According to the latest air pollution report that was released by Greenpeace earlier today - Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s most polluted countries in terms of air pollution disease burden. In terms of dealing with this problem, the report proposes that governments and legislatures must urgently take steps to decrease reliance on coal, oil and gas power and make a just transition towards renewable energy, which benefits both people and climate. GUEST: Cynthia Moyo,

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