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6:47

The IEC Election observer registration is closing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

With less than 40 days to go before the general elections. Today we hear from the Defend our Democracy movement. This as they are appealing to NGOs and civil society movements to join Election Watch Campaign to observe the upcoming elections. Importantly, the IEC Election observer registration is closing next week Wednesday (1 May) hence they are making this appeal. GUEST: Andries Sibanyoni, Spokesperson for Defend our Democracy Movement

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10:42

SOUTH AFRICA’S GLOBAL REPUTATION SURPASSES EXPECTATION

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

In an effort to assess South Africa’s global reputation in various key areas, Brand South Africa conducted extensive research on the perceptions that other countries have on South Africa. A total of 17 countries were surveyed with over 9800 respondents and focused on brand audiences related to tourism, investment, talent, exports and general reputation. Guest: Mpumi Mabuza, Brand South Africa’s Chief Marketing Officer

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11:42

Tomorrow our country will celebrate 30 years of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Tomorrow our country will celebrate 30 years of Democracy. For many who experienced apartheid, the suffering of those years remains etched in their collective memory. However, over the past thirty years, a lot has been done to improve the living conditions and to change the fortunes of the country with the aim to repair the damage that apartheid did to the citizenry. So, 30 years later – what does democracy mean to you? Are you happy about the state of affairs in the country? Call and share your

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5:30

Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) which is aimed at protecting the most vulnerable depositors in our society. How it works is, it provides cover of up to R100 000 to each qualifying depositor per bank in the unlikely event of a bank’s collapse. To tell us more about this initiative is….. GUEST: Sabinah Mohamed, CEO of the Corporation for Deposit Insurance at the SA Reserve Bank

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6:32

Former President Thabo Mbeki says he hasn’t changed...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

Former President Thabo Mbeki says he hasn’t changed his views about the state of the ANC. He said this while campaigning for the party in Soweto yesterday, also assuring the ANC followers that the leadership of the party will attend to the problems within the parameters of the party. Mbeki also defended his party’s handling of its stand-off with former President Jacob Zuma, saying the delay in expelling Zuma was not an act of cowardice but loyalty to its constitution. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze,

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6:52

International lawyers representing the Democratic...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/26

International lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have written to Apple CEO Tim Cook demanding answers on the sourcing of minerals used to manufacture the company’s products. They are accusing the tech giants of using illegally exploited minerals. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator & also works for Channel Africa

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32:08

THE ELECTION MONITOR: ‘Build One South Africa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

This year’s general elections are seen as the most challenging elections yet since the dawn of democracy. But can the first timers like BOSA make an impact? During its election manifesto launch, Build One South Africa, which has positioned itself as an umbrella body for community organisations across the country – made it clear that it views joblessness as the biggest problem facing South Africa today and promised to create 2 million jobs to counter this problem. But what else are they offering

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6:24

why civic education is essential for empowering...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

As part of our election build-up, today we revisit the issue of voter education with Futurelect, explaining why civic education is essential for empowering voters in South Africa. The organisation believes that making civic education easily accessible will help improve overall civic participation and increase youth engagement in the country’s political process. GUEST: Lindiwe Mazibuko, co-founder and CEO of Futurelect, a non-profit, non-partisan organisation promoting leadership development and

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11:08

Thabo Mbeki finally joins ANC election campaign in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Despite being critical of the current leadership at times, former ANC president Thabo Mbeki has finally answered the call for him to join party officials on the election campaign trail to persuade voters to give it another term in power. Guest: Political Analyst, Prince Mashele

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4:53

Labour Appeal Court confirms that the dismissal (of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Labour Appeal Court confirms that the dismissal (of an employee) for testing positive for cannabis is automatically unfair and is discriminatory. An employee was dismissed for testing non-negative for cannabis while on duty during a routine medical check. He thought this was unfair and saw the actions of his employer as discriminatory. He took the matter to court, and he lost. On appeal to the labour appeal court, things went his way. To help us understand how the Labour Appeal Court reached this

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5:16

Lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Lawyers representing former president Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party have asked the Constitutional Court for an extension to file answering affidavits. The MK Party and Zuma’s lawyer are of the view that the time afforded to the respondents is unreasonably short and that it would be impossible to furnish a meaningful answering affidavit within 24 hours. Do they have a point though or they are simply pushing it? GUEST: Mpumelelo Zikalala, Legal practitioner

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11:42

the rebirth of this all-important movement was set in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

In conversation with Reverend Frank Chikane about the relaunch of the anti-Apartheid Movement. We understand that the rebirth of this all-important movement was set in motion two years ago and was not solely a response to recent events in Gaza. But what are its primary objectives? GUEST: Rev Frank Chikane, Chairperson of the South African Anti-Apartheid Steering Committee

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2:59

SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL UPDATE

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

The state has called detective Keitumetse Portia Mashele to the stand at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial at the high court in Pretoria. Mashele has confirmed that she was the one responsible for collecting buccal DNA swabs from accused number 2 Bongani Ntanzi - following his arrest on 16 June 2020. Ntanzi is one of five men on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain. Meyiwa was shot dead in 2014, while at Kelly Khumalo's parental home in Vosloorus on Gauteng's East Rand. Mashele says she

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7:22

Student-led protests against Israel’s war on Gaza...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/25

Student-led protests against Israel’s war on Gaza have intensified across the United States and hundreds of students have been arrested while protesting against the ongoing war in Gaza. So how is the US dealing with these protests and how will these protests impact the upcoming elections? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at The Daily Maverick

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7:06

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

The South African Federation of Trade Unions is calling on government to penalise employers who do not comply with regulations when it comes to paying the required pension fund contributions in South Africa. According to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), about 4 200 registered companies have violated section 13A of the Pension Funds Act (PFA), which compels them to follow procedures for payments and benefits to retirement funds. GUEST: Trevor Shaku: National Spokesperson for the

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9:52

why South Africa decided to formulate empowerment...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

Earlier on today, we spoke to AfriForum about their submissions to the Department of Employment and Labour regarding draft regulations on proposed sectoral numerical race targets – and guess what they didn’t mince their words on why they want affirmative action policies to be scrapped. Let’s now hear from Duma Gqubule on why South Africa decided to formulate empowerment policies and the significance of these policies thereof. GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Independent labour analyst & economist

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5:21

How Google is Supporting Election Integrity in South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

How often do you tell someone “Google is your friend?”. Well, it seems Google is also your friend when it comes to elections 2024. Google has undertaken a number of steps to support election integrity in South Africa. The big question is, how are they doing that? For more on this, let’s now speak to….. GUEST: Abongile Mashele, Senior Manager: Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google

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9:29

My Vote Counts recently launched its position paper...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

My Vote Counts recently launched its position paper on coalition governments in South Africa and they have identified 7 proposals, primarily touted by the DA and ANC, at the centre of the coalition discussion and have taken a position on each. The organisation wants coalition agreements to be made public before the elections. To elaborate further on this, let’s speak to…… GUEST: Joel Bregman, Senior Researcher @My Vote Counts

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5:57

According to Amnesty International’s annual report,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

According to Amnesty International’s annual report, thirty years after the end of apartheid in South Africa, the right to life and dignity continues to be trampled on, and some lives are deemed more valuable than others. The report also warns that the fight for freedom, dignity and human rights is far from over. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Genevieve Quintal, Spokesperson for Amnesty International South Africa

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11:56

Dispute resolution offered to corruption-accused firms

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/24

Companies involved in corruption in South Africa can now opt for alternative dispute resolution with law enforcement to avoid criminal charges, as introduced by the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) new corporate alternative dispute resolution (C-ADR). This new directive guides prosecutors in deciding whether to prosecute or apply C-ADR, prioritizing legality and rational decision-making within the law. GUEST: Advocate Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba, the Deputy National Director of Public

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