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25:31

resident Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/06

In a wide-ranging interview with Clinton ‘Tad’ Brown. We discuss the upcoming presidential election in the U.S, asses the country’s state of democracy under the Biden administration and gauge as to how the outcome of this year’s presidential contest will shape and affect the country’s domestic and foreign agenda moving forward. This as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump seem set to face each other again. Just yesterday, both men dominated contests on Super Tuesday. GUEST (Studio):

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8:53

We have had parents contact us and what we are saying...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/06

We dissect the outcomes of the SA Human Rights Commission’s Report. Two years ago, the commission’s Eastern Cape office embarked on an Inquiry aimed at addressing concerns regarding the alleged excessive regulation of learners’ appearances and school uniforms in educational institutions. Post its investigations - the commission found that in certain cases, school uniform and appearance policies infringe on learners’ right to dignity and it also concluded that binary school uniform policies

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11:16

The possibility of a national bus strike is looming...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/05

The possibility of a national bus strike is looming as there is a deadlock between employers and trade unions in the bus passenger sector. At the core of the demands, workers would like a comprehensive health benefit, an increase in allowances for second drivers and 8% salary increment. After talks failed yesterday on the core demands from workers, NUMSA will be engaging shop stewards in the coming days to obtain a fresh mandate that will be presented to employers. If this is not resolved, commuters

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8:24

The Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has...

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2024/03/05

The Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities in providing critical maternal and children's health services to communities. The partnership has seen the launch of the first Lactation facility and the re-opening of family rooms within the Neonatal Unit in one of the nation's largest hospitals. To tell us more about the role they play in this initiative, we are joined by... Guest: Zanele Mvelase - board member of the Ronald McDonald House

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11:31

Environmental activist organizations held a protest...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/05

Environmental activist organizations held a protest during the opening day of the African Energy Indaba in Cape Town. The protest was aimed to challenge executives attending the Indaba from the use of gas as a transitionary fuel, highlighting some of the concerns they have with the environmental and economic implications. In recent weeks, there have also been reports surrounding the limited supply of industrial gas beyond 2026 and there have been questions surrounding the long-term reliability of

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5:31

Sibanda

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2024/03/05

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6:19

Statistics South Africa shows that the country’s...

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2024/03/05

Latest data released by Statistics South Africa shows that the country’s economy grew by 0,1 percent in the fourth quarter of last year – meaning that our country has marginally avoided a technical recession. But should we be optimistic about the state of our economy, given the fact that it is growing too slow to create more jobs? We find out from …… GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix

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6:34

what kind of solutions are needed to end the ongoing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/05

As global leaders continue to monitor Russia’s war against Ukraine, which has been going for two years now. Norway’s Ambassador to South Africa, Gjermund Saether asks, “if we abandon the core principles of the UN Charter to appease an aggressor, can any UN member state feel confident that it is protected?” He also argues that Russian authorities have isolated themselves from the rest of Europe and brought back terrible memories of World War 2. But what kind of solutions are needed to end the ongoing

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6:41

The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/05

Following its decision to lift a two-decade-old Zimbabwe sanctions programme. Yesterday, the United States of America imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his wife and other senior leaders, citing rights abuses and corruption. The announcement comes months after Mnangagwa was re-elected to a second term in a contest that the opposition party and human-rights groups said was tainted by fraud. So, what does this latest decision mean for the country moving forward? For more on

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15:36

Today, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

Today, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) held a media briefing to provide an update on the status of the registration process, payment of allowances to beneficiaries and student accommodation. In recent weeks, the financial aid scheme has faced numerous challenges at the start of 2024 academic year which has led to many students being left without access to their higher education institutions of choice. To share their solutions to these challenges, we are joined by.... Guest: Ishmael

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4:46

Obesity affects one in eight people around the world

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

Today, the health fraternity commemorates World Obesity Day in a bid to raise awareness not only on the risks of not addressing your weight but also shed light on the medical implications. Obesity affects one in eight people around the world. One of the trends that has become part of this discussion is the rise in weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy as an alternative to traditional bypass surgery. From the US to China, these type 2 diabetes drugs have been in high demand in recent months

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10:37

The United States Agency for International...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided direct grant funding to support men's health program, with a focus on sexual reproductive health. In partnership with OUT LGBT well-being, the grant funding is also working to provide comprehensive care for the LGBTQI community in three major cities: Nelson Mandela Bay, Johannesburg and Buffalo City. This partnership is set to provide access to free HIV prevention, care, and treatment services in communities. To help us

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19:24

Over the weekend, the Speaker of the National...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

Over the weekend, the Speaker of the National Assembly was implicated in a corruption scandal during her tenure as the Minister of Defence. An affidavit named the Speaker of Parliament and the business entities involved had paid her up to R2,3 million between November 2016 to July 2019. Opposition parties in Parliament have reacted to voice their concerns regarding this development from the Sunday Times expose. We are joined by.... Guest: Siviwe Gwarube - Member of Parliament and the Chief Whip

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4:15

SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL UPDATE

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2024/03/04

Closing arguments in the Senzo Meyiwa trial within a trial have been adjourned till Wednesday. This as defence counsel Thulani Mngomezulu- who is now representing accused number 1 - Muzi Sibiya - needs to consult with other witnesses. Sibiya and four others are on trial at the High Court in Pretoria for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain who was shot and killed in 2014. The defence is challenging the admissibility of confession statements allegedly made by accused one and two. SABC News

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8:23

Today marks the first day of public hearings of the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

Today marks the first day of public hearings of the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, spearheaded by the Competition Commission. The Inquiry will among other things focus on examining the distribution of media content on South Africa’s digital platforms and it will also investigate if there are any market features that may be adversely affecting competition or undermining the purposes of the Competition Act, and to comprehensively remedy those features. GUEST: James Hodge, Chief

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9:17

ANC’s Special NEC meeting is currently underway in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

SABC News senior political reporter, Samkele Maseko chats to us about the ANC’s Special NEC meeting that is currently underway in Boksburg. Today’s meeting is aimed at finalising the party's candidate lists ahead of the IEC deadline (which is this coming Friday). But what makes it even more interesting is the fact that today’s meeting is convened just after the party's integrity commission recommended that those implicated in corruption should be barred from standing for public office. GUEST:

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5:07

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/04

Chad's interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby announced over the weekend that he will run in the country's long-awaited presidential election that is due to take place in May this year. Following his announcement, Deby has been endorsed by a coalition of more than 220 political parties and associations. However though, his candidacy confirmation is clouded by the death of one of his main opponents who was killed recently in a military operation in the capital N'Djamena. For more on this, let’s now

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37:52

THE BONDING SESSION WITH DAVID KAU - “What’s your...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/01

GUEST: David Kau, SA Comedian

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6:19

(NDP) is hosting a two-day strategic Lekgotla where...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/01

Today the National Planning Commission (NDP) is hosting a two-day strategic Lekgotla where the advisory body will measure what strides the nation has made in its quest to achieve NDP: Vision 2030. The Chairperson of the NDP addressed the Commissioners and outlined that the thirty-year review of South Africa's democracy established whether the development programs that have been implemented are improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Under the theme "Taking the NDP forward", the Lekgotla will also

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6:39

Most often than not, we are always told that doing...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/01

Most often than not, we are always told that doing good things can help inspire, uplift, and encourage people to help others. That’s pretty much what the Humanity Foundation is about – through various initiatives that they undertake to assist the needy. From time to time, members of the foundation donate their time and money towards NGOs that focus on gender-based violence, early childhood development and community health among other things. Joining us to tell us more about the impact of the

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