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6:55

nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of young people in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

The Election Watch: According to the findings of the African Youth Survey’s ‘Special Report’ that was recently published by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation - nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of young people in South Africa say they are registered to vote. Also what is even more interesting is that this percentage grows to 68 among 22-24 year olds. Among those with a university degree or higher, voter intention climbs further to 72 percent. The 2024 African Youth Survey is the third of its kind to be

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5:32

Union boycotts International Nurses Day

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) will be boycotting International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day is a day which is meant to celebrate the work that nurses do. It is a day of pride in the profession which is why it is celebrated each year on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. So, why would a union representing the very people who are meant to be celebrated today choose to boycott the day? Rich Sicina, Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union’s

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6:31

My Vote Counts on Political Party Funding Legislation

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

Earlier this week we spoke to OUTA about the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill being signed into law. Now that it is law, the ACT is meant to make consequential changes to legislation, including the Political Party Funding Act, to align with the Electoral Amendment Act, which allows independent candidates to contest national and provincial elections. Yet, it also tinkered with party funding legislation beyond what was needed to bring independent candidates into the fold. On Thursday morning,

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6:33

Tomorrow, Equal Education will lead a march to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

Tomorrow, Equal Education will lead a march to Parliament to demand the prioritisation and realisation of equal and quality education for all learners in the lead-up to the national elections. They are arguing that thirty years into democracy, our education system remains grossly unequal, with countless, predominantly black learners—particularly in rural and township schools—perpetually struggling to access quality education. GUEST: Athi Zangqa, Equal Education Community leader

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9:31

Machwene Semenya is calling for a full-scale...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

Following a revision in the initial worker count. Parliamentary chairperson for Human Settlements Committee, Machwene Semenya is calling for a full-scale investigation into the cause of the George building collapse, saying that those responsible must be held accountable. GUEST: Machwene Semenya, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements in Parliament

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6:37

Former Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter has warned that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/09

Former Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter has warned that South Africa’s perceived hostility towards the U.S may have dire financial and economic consequences for the country. Also adding that there is a real perception among very influential policy makers in the US that South Africa is not aligned in its foreign policy with Washington. De Ruyter was the keynote speaker at the PSG Financial Services Annual Conference which commenced yesterday. Is there some truth to what he is saying? GUEST: Professor

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5:06

rescue workers are now searching stairwells and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

As rescue operations continue at the building collapse site on Victoria Street in George. We understand that rescue workers are now searching stairwells and parking areas. To give us the latest on this is…. GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News reporter based in the Western Cape (George)

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7:47

As we commemorate the 28th anniversary of our...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

As we commemorate the 28th anniversary of our constitution. We hear from Ebrahim Fakir about the significance of this document and why it must be respected by all. Earlier on we spoke to AZAPO and they explained why they are against it in its current form. GUEST: Ebrahim Fakir, Analyst

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4:48

Richard Frost warns that going the digital route when...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Innovation Hub: Richard Frost warns that going the digital route when making payments may cost consumers more than they bargained for as tap-to-pay functionality creates the opportunity for fraudsters to steal clients' money. This despite the fact that some believe that contactless payments are faster, more secure and convenient. GUEST: Richard Frost Head of Consulting: Cyber Security at Armata

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8:38

Election Watch: #WetheVoters board game

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Rivonia Circle has a very interesting campaign called #WetheVoters. This is a board game that aims to educate the voter on some of the political parties' manifestos and the IEC system. #Wethebuilders #DemocracyBuilder #ThePeopleShallGovern Guest: Tessa Dooms, Director of Programmes at the Rivonia Circle, championing political participation at community levels and across sectors

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4:34

Political parties take the IEC to the ConCourt

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Three political parties, the African Congress for Transformation, the Labour Party of South Africa, and the Afrikan Alliance of Social Democrats took the IEC to the Constitutional Court to contest their exclusion from the 2024 national and provincial elections. They argue that they were unfairly barred due to the alleged malfunction of the IEC’s online portal, missing the submission deadline. However, the Electoral Court sided with the IEC, stating the system worked correctly at the crucial

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7:38

30 Year Review of Democracy Report

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Maropene Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation officially launched and handed over the 30-Year Review Report of South Africa’s Democracy between 1994-2024 to the President. Since the advent of our democracy in 1994, our government has been at the centre of socio-economic transformation by implementing progressive policies and programmes to improve the economy, society, governance, and international relations. Guest: Political Analyst, Professor Lesiba

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8:32

On May 8, 1996, South Africa took a giant step from...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

On May 8, 1996, South Africa took a giant step from apartheid to democracy by adopting a constitution that guarantees equal rights for all and that affirms the democratic values of human dignity and freedom. So as we mark the 28th anniversary today, the Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) says ‘our constitution was never designed to serve the interests of the black majority’ and they join us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Jabu Rakwena, National spokesperson of AZAPO

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7:43

The Global Watch: How is the African Union fairing -...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Former President Thabo Mbeki is of the view that the African Union is incapable of dealing with the challenges faced by the African continent – also asserting that forging African-led Solutions for Peace and Security is the only way that can help this continent in its quest to deal with numerous challenges. Mbeki was speaking at a recent peace and security conference on the continent. GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African Politics and International Relations in the Department of

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10:03

We are not apologizing for telling people whats going...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

As the burning of the flag debate rages on. Helen Zille says the Democratic Alliance simply wants to save the South African flag and won’t be deterred by those who think that their advert is controversial. She also argues that they picked the flag as the clearest symbol of the dream we shared as South Africans 30 years ago, at the dawn of democracy under President Nelson Mandela. GUEST: Helen Zille, DA federal chairperson

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7:26

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says the DA’s advert is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/08

Still on the flag issue. The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says the DA’s advert is irresponsible and imprudent as it belittles the unity, peace, and diversity that our flag represents. GUEST: Neeshan Balton, Executive Director at the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation

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10:38

a total of six patients have been declared dead and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/07

George Municipality mayor Leon van Wyk - provides further update on the coordinated response to the collapsed building. We understand that as of midday, a total of six patients have been declared dead and 27 patients have been removed from the rubble of the collapsed building, leaving 48 persons unaccounted for. GUEST: Leon van Wyk, Mayor of George Local Municipality

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8:33

Political Analysis on recent developments regarding...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/07

Khumalo writing to the IEC to remove Zuma. IEC releasing a statement that Zuma is party leader since 10 April 2024. GUEST: Political Analyst, Professor Dirk Kotze

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6:26

Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/07

Innovation Hub: Today, Amazon announced the launch of Amazon.co.za, providing customers in South Africa with a new online shopping experience. However, the explosive growth of e-commerce in South Africa means that they won’t have it easy. For more on this, let’s speak to…. GUEST: BATAUNG QHOTSOKOANE - Technology Columnist at iAfrikan.com

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7:20

Election Watch: ‘Impact of misinformation on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/05/07

As the elections draw closer, we hear from William Bird on why we should guard against misinformation and disinformation. It is public knowledge that misinformation undermines the democratic process and to a large degree also distort electoral outcomes, may i add that it also poses a direct threat to the sustainability of credible news media. GUEST: William Bird - Executive Director @Media Monitoring Africa

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