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6:03

Today, we commemorate World Water Day under the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/22

Today, we commemorate World Water Day under the theme: Leveraging Water for Peace. Access to safe drinking water, sanitation services and failing infrastructure are some of the challenges facing communities. One of the biggest contributors to South Africa's water shortage challenges is rising and unsustainable levels of non- revenue water. According to the latest ‘No Drop Watch’ report, non-revenue water increased from the 35% recorded in 2015 to 46.4% in June 2022. Our next guest argues that there

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7:40

it's very suspicious to me and their story doesn't...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/22

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed the escape of 69 undocumented foreign nationals who were awaiting deportation at the Lindela Repatriation Centre. The undocumented deportees represent the following countries: Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe Mozambique, Lesotho, Burundi, DRC and Nigeria. Since the incident, the Department has taken over the access control and security functions of the Centre as it reviews the contract of the facilities management company, Enviromongz. The police has arrested

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5:39

Apple shares fall as US lawsuit claims iPhone...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/22

The US government has begun a landmark lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of monopolising the smartphone market and crushing competition. The Justice Department alleges the company abuses its control of the iPhone app store to "lock in" customers and developers. It accuses the firm of taking illegal steps to thwart apps seen as a threat and make rival products less appealing. The lawsuit also alleges that Apple has used "a series of shapeshifting rules" and restricted access to its

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4:37

Senegalese will finally be heading to the polls on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/22

After weeks of back and forth, Senegalese will finally be heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new leader as President Macky Sall’s presidential term comes to an end after 12 years in power. Of course, who can forget that the elections were originally scheduled for February 25, but on February the 3rd, President Sall decided to postpone elections over concerns with the candidates list, and we all know what happened afterwards with violent protests spiralling across the country, damaging its

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17:06

Several political parties have rejected Nosiviwe...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/22

Several political parties have rejected Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s decision to take special leave from her post amid allegations of corruption against her, arguing that the option of special leave is not provided for by the rules of Parliament. We also understand that Mapisa-Nqakula has applied to the NPA for more information regarding the charges against her. For more reaction on this, let’s speak to ……. GUEST: Ahmed Shaik Emam, NFP Member of Parliament GUEST: Advocate Paul Hoffman, Accountability

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36:30

THE INNERVIEW: ‘PAC’s Economic Proposals’

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

Over the past few weeks, we have been looking at different election manifestos, focusing on various economic proposals advanced by various political parties ahead of this year’s national and provincial elections. So today we hear from the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania, which is one of the oldest liberation movements in the country, popularly known as the PAC. During its recent election manifesto, the party unveiled a 14-point plan to turn South Africa around, promising to build a functional,

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4:28

The Tshwane Metro Police has arrested a former...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

The Tshwane Metro Police has arrested a former electrical contractor for their role in illegal reconnections in the City of Tshwane. The City of Tshwane has opened a case against the contractor and he has been charged with meter tampering and soliciting a bribe. A resident reported the incident and forms part of the #TshwaneYaTima initiative to eradicate corruption rings in the delivery of electricity. To tell us more about what residents should know about reporting illegal reconnections, we are

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9:14

the sixth edition of the Human Rights Festival got...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

Earlier today, the sixth edition of the Human Rights Festival got underway at Constitution Hill under the theme: Seize the Power. The Festival will host three days of exhibitions, art, live performances and workshops that promote the importance of active citizenry and advance the principles of the Constitution to equality, dignity and justice for all. The festival also commemorates heroes who took a stand for their rights in the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre and commemorates the 30th anniversary of our

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15:04

The Department of Basic Education in the Free State...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

The Department of Basic Education in the Free State has launched an investigation into incidents of racism at Hoerskool Trio in Kroonstad. This follows an altercation at the school between two boys where one hurled the K-word towards another pupil earlier this month. Since the incident, two protests have taken place outside of the school gates in the last two weeks of the school term. The Department has also received written complaints surrounding the school from parents, learners and

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10:30

A survey shows that the government is not doing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

A survey conducted by African Response just after the national budget was delivered shows that the government is not doing nearly enough, despite its valiant efforts, to alleviate the dire situation that so many low- and middle-income South Africans find themselves in. Joining us to explain where government short-falls are is….. GUEST: Mamapudi Nkgadima, MD of African Response

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5:51

Up to 20 million South Africans are severely food...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/21

As we mark Human Rights Day, we look at the issue of food insecurity and how it can be adequately addressed moving forward. This as we understand that up to 20 million South Africans are severely food insecure, with millions of children going to bed hungry each night. Our guest is of the view that South Africa lacks comprehensive regulation and there's not enough action to address this problem. Remember, the right to food is a human right recognised under national and international law. So how do we

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19:52

NCPD says that the school's conditions have...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities has voiced its concern surrounding the slow progress in the renovations for the Ikhwezi Lokusa School after the Department of Education promised to set aside R11 million. NCPD says that the school's conditions have deteriorated even further since it made headlines in November last year and renovations have halted due to non-payment of contractors. The NCPD is concerned about the welfare of the 200 affected pupils as the school may have to

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7:48

Tomorrow marks World Down Syndrome Day

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

As we prepare to observe Human Rights Day. Let me also remind you that tomorrow marks World Down Syndrome Day, an internationally observed event which raises awareness about Down Syndrome, while also assisting in creating a culture of diversity. To celebrate this day, the Olesego Kalushi Foundation will embark on a 3km walk to raise awareness regarding children with Down syndrome. Joining us to tell us more about this event is…. GUEST: Motlatso Moloi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer Officer of

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8:32

the FW de Klerk Foundation launched the Human Rights...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

As part of the commemoration of Human Rights month, the FW de Klerk Foundation launched the Human Rights report card which has shown that the right to equality, right to life and right of human dignity have deteriorated in the last two months. These rights form the preamble of the Constitution and are considered inalienable rights. The report unpacks the degree to which ordinary citizens enjoy constitutional rights in their lived realities. The report outlined threats based on the Bill of Rights and

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17:55

Eyewitness account of the October 7 Hamas attack:...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

Eyewitness account of the October 7 Hamas attack: Millet Ben Haim shares her story of how she survived the October 7 Hamas attack. Ben Haim was present at the Nova Music Festival on October 7, which was held in celebration of the Jewish holiday Sukkot. She and her friends ran across open fields for two hours and had to dodge bullets while watching others being murdered mercilessly. Fortunately for her, she hid in the bushes for six hours until she was rescued. GUEST: Millet Ben Haim, Survivor of the

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8:03

Former president Jacob Zuma's arms deal corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

Former president Jacob Zuma's arms deal corruption case has been adjourned to May the 17th in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg. The aim of the postponement is to allow the pre-trial conference between the state and defence teams on when the trial should resume. Earlier, Judge Nkosinathi Chili dismissed Zuma's application to have lead prosecutor - Advocate Billy Downer - removed from the case. Chili has indicated that he would give the reasons for his rulings at the end of the trial. However,

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4:50

The Cuban government has accused Washington of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/20

As the Cuban economy continues to struggle, a war of words has ensued between the island nation and the United States of America, following recent demonstrations over food and electricity shortages that saw hundreds of people joining street protests that took place in Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago this past weekend. The Cuban government has accused Washington of meddling in its internal affairs and by extension contributing to the civil unrest. However, the United States has firmly denied any

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6:36

taxi operators may have to consider a fare hike to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/19

According to Statistics South Africa, 10,7 million commuters rely on taxi operators and associations to take them to work daily. With the cost of fuel steadily increasing in the last two months, taxi operators may have to consider a fare hike to cover the cost and review how many trips they can make on their designated route. To tell us more about what is taken into consideration before a fare hike, we are joined by... Guest: Rebecca Phala - National Spokesperson of the South African National

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13:08

A German rail technology company, Vossloh AG has been...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/19

A German rail technology company, Vossloh AG has been implicated in deals with a front company, Swifumbo Rail Leasing worth R3,5 billion. This is part of a series of articles in Ground-Up on corruption at the state-owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) from 2012 to 2018. While these deals were deemed corrupt by the Supreme Court of Appeal, both companies have not recouped the monies from the deals, adversely affecting access to passenger rail services for commuters. To tell us more

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10:10

A Capetonian train driver who recently rescued a dog...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/19

We chat to Riyaad Sampson, a Capetonian train driver who recently rescued a dog he spotted on the tracks of a busy Southern Line track, between Steenberg and Lakeside railway in Cape Town. Sampson has been hailed as a hero for his effort, and he joins us now to tell us more about his rescue mission on the job. GUEST: Riyaad Sampson, Capetonian train driver

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