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10:47

Statistics South Africa released its latest data...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/14

Earlier on today Statistics South Africa released its latest data which shows that unemployment increased by 0,8% in the first quarter of this year. The number of unemployed persons increased by 330 thousand to reach 8,2-millon in the first quarter, while the number of employed persons increased by 22-thousand to reach 16,7-million in the first quarter of 2024. But where are we going wrong and why are we continuously struggling to resolve this problem? To give us more clarity on this, we are joined

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6:35

the outcomes of the Global Anti-Apartheid Movement...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/14

The Global Watch: Reverend Frank Chikane joins us to discuss the outcomes of the Global Anti-Apartheid Movement conference which ended on Sunday. We understand that during the conference - discussion workshops included a focus on boycotts, divestment and sanctions; interfaith activities and campaigns; and actions in the legal spheres. GUEST: Rev Frank Chikane, Chairperson of the South African Anti-Apartheid Steering Committee

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7:00

George Building Collapse Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

The last time we checked the death toll in the tragedy stood at 24. Earlier on today, officials at the Garden Route District Joint Operations Centre indicated that the focus continues to be on rescue efforts. So what’s the latest now? We find out from…… GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News reporter who is covering the story…..

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5:27

The Innovation Hub: Frans Kalp in partnership with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

The Innovation Hub: Frans Kalp in partnership with paper giant Mondi has been making a huge difference in rural schools through their Ligbron e-Learning System, which is a distance-learning project. It connects schools all over South Africa to an online learning network, whereby Ligbron co-ordinates the live streaming of clear, concise maths and science lessons to schools that would otherwise not have this access. GUEST: Natasia Marx Project Manager at Ligbron e-Learning System

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9:21

Political Analyst on Dawie Roodt piece about the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

Earlier on we spoke to Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt about a piece he wrote on possible social unrest in South Africa. GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, political analyst based at UKZN

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6:36

the Kagiso Trust Remember Me initiatives which...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

The Election Watch: As we continue with our voter education campaign. Today we continue to unpack the Kagiso Trust Remember Me initiatives which encourages millions of South Africans to cast their ballots on the 29th of May. GUEST: Reverend Dean Zwoitwaho (Zwo) Nevhutalu, Kagiso Trustee

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4:45

Police Minister Bheki Cele has acknowledged that the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

GUEST: Gareth Newham: Head of Justice and Violence Prevention at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

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15:10

Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor has breached the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

Earlier today, the electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa stated that Eskom’s Energy Availability Factor has breached the 70% mark, while just over R53.4 million was spent on burning diesel to power the Open Cycle Gas Turbines last week. Eskom has consistently defended its use of Open Cycle Gas Turbines’, saying it was only being used during morning and evening peaks to meet high electricity demand when it is necessary. The power utility says South Africa is currently in a load shedding free

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9:08

As the general election approaches, there...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

As the general election approaches, there are concerns about potential violence. Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist of the Efficient Group says he is worried that South Africa’s systemic challenges such as deep inequality, poverty, social polarisation and high unemployment rate may used to ignite violence. Roodt joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

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2:00

Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has adjourned until Wednesday. The state has submitted bank transactions which prove that accused number one, Muzi Sibiya, was in Gauteng the year the Bafana Bafana captain was murdered. Sibiya is part of five men who are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot and killed in 2014. Sibiya initially claimed he was not in Gauteng when Meyiwa was murdered. State prosecutor Ronnie Sibanda submitted the bank transactions which state

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6:16

So it appears that certain political parties are not...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

So it appears that certain political parties are not complying with the Political Parties Funding Act (PPFA). Recently, the Electoral Court ordered several political parties to pay fines for failing to provide audited financial statements to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). We understand that non-compliance by registered political parties is aggravating because these parties receive funding under the Funding Act. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, political analyst based at the

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4:14

Popcru calls for removal of police head responsible...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/13

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) is calling for the removal of SAPS Divisional Commander for Human Resources, Lieutenant-General Bongiwe Zulu’s removal over allegations of her failure to lead in the smooth running of operations at various police colleges which she oversees. GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU Spokesperson

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7:07

The Election Watch: My Fellow South Africans, a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

My Fellow South Africans, a multi-sketch revue by award-winning playwright, Mike van Graan is currently being performed as a contribution to the discourses that will shape the 2024 national elections. The talented Kim Blanche Adonis performs this solo piece that combines comedy, singing, poetry and drama – at times playing multiple characters in one sketch – through sixty minutes of high energy and focus. The revue comprises older, updated and new sketches that comment on contemporary South Africa

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9:38

Tributes are pouring in for Justice Yvonne Mokgoro...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

Tributes are pouring in for Justice Yvonne Mokgoro who passed away yesterday. You may recall that Justice Mokgoro was involved in a serious car accident near Kimberley in April last year, something that completely changed her life health-wise. In 1994 she became the first black woman judge in the country and in 2015, she was inducted as a member of the Order of the Baobab in Bronze for her excellent contribution to the field of law and administration of justice in a democratic South Africa. Joining

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5:49

How the law will prevent and combat hate crimes and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill, which criminalises hate crimes and hate speech. The law also outlines the prosecution process for individuals who perpetrate these offences. GUEST: Ben Winks, Advocate specializing in media, constitutional and international law.

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7:34

Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

In conversation with Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian who is currently visiting South Africa to raise awareness on interfaith activities and campaigns in relation to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. He is also attending the Global Anti-Apartheid Conference that is currently underway in Sandton. GUEST: Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian

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8:19

The Constitutional Court has dismissed former...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

The Constitutional Court has dismissed former president Jacob Zuma’s application to have six judges recused from the appeal case by the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). To give us a breakdown in terms of what this ruling means for Zuma and the MK Party is….. GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Senior lecturer in Criminal and Procedural law at the University of Pretoria

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4:56

Earlier on - the Court also dismissed the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

As you have heard, It’s a busy day at the Concourt today. Earlier on - the Court also dismissed the applications of three political parties to postpone the elections. The African Congress for Transformation, Labour Party of South Africa, and Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats approached the court after missing the deadline to submit their candidate lists, citing a malfunction in the Electoral Commission's online system. Following today’s ConCourt ruling, the Labour Party says it’s unbelievable

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28:45

THE FIRE-SIDE WITH NZINGA QUNTA

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/10

“What’s the nicest experience you’ve ever had with a celebrity or stranger?” GUEST (STUDIO): Nzinga Qunta, Author, Lawyer & former SABC News reader

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35:40

The Election Monitor: ‘ActionSA Election Manifesto’

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

We continue with our election theme as we have been doing over the past few weeks. Today we hear from the leader of ActionSA, Herman Mashaba who will share his party’s plans to fix South Africa. Among other things, the party has vowed to improve deportation processes related to foreign nationals found guilty of committing crimes in South Africa, as well as undocumented foreign nationals. GUEST (STUDIO): Herman Mashaba, President of ActionSA

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