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7:14

Former ANC MP, Mervyn Dirks says he is not bothered...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/27

Former ANC MP, Mervyn Dirks says he is not bothered by his expulsion from the ruling party. Dirks recently cited the ANC’s stance on the impeachment of Judge John Hlophe as a pivotal reason for his departure. He joins us now to give us more details on his expulsion …… GUEST: Mervyn Dirks, former ANC MP

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8:02

Lamola addressed the conference emphasising the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/27

Earlier today, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development kicked off a two-day conference that seeks to review the criminal justice system and the theme is "Strengthening the Integrated Criminal Justice System" to keep our people safe and secure. Deputy President, Paul Mashatile addressed the conference where he highlighted the commitment the government has made to fight crime and corruption. The Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola addressed the conference emphasising the importance of a

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11:17

The position of Chief Justice will become vacant on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as South Africa’s next chief justice. The position of Chief Justice will become vacant on the 31st of August this year when Justice Raymond Zondo’s term of office comes to an end. To react to this, let’s now speak to….. GUEST: Nkosana Francois Mvundlela, President of the Black Lawyers Association

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7:14

Several human rights organisations say Israel has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/27

Sophie Mokoena helps us decipher the Israeli government report on its implementation of the provisional measures as ordered by the International Court of Justice. Several human rights organisations say Israel has utterly failed to comply with the Court’s order, arguing that violence towards civilians has continued unabated. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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10:15

THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS CLARIFY ON WHAT THE LAW...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

THE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS WANTS TO CLARIFY ON WHAT THE LAW SAYS AND WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO ACCORDING TO THE LAW WHEN IT COMES TO A MINOR BEING UNLAWFULLY DETAINED. Guest: DR AARON MOTSOALEDI - MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS.

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7:13

Another prominent professional in the finance...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

Another prominent professional in the finance industry has been caught up in a fake qualifications scandal. Langa Madonko, a co-founder and investment principal at Summit Africa, has confirmed that he does not have qualifications from the London School of Economics. This scandal takes another turn when it is also confirmed that he has never worked for international companies McKinsey and JP Morgan. Madonko currently serves as the deputy of the Association of Black Securities and Investment

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8:04

Following the IEC Media Briefing, a group comprising...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

Following the IEC Media Briefing, a group comprising of political parties and independent candidates raised their concerns surrounding the elections timetable ahead of Wednesday, 29 May 2024. In a statement, the parties have asked for an urgent meeting to discuss five key issues including the deadline for candidate lists, voter education, the challenges surrounding independent candidates with regards to the signature requirements and the deadline for registration fee. To tell us more, we are joined

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7:06

We learn more about the wonderful work that’s being...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

We learn more about the wonderful work that’s being done by the Fundza Literacy Trust and its exciting approach to learning in South Africa. FunDza uses the power of mobile technology to get young people hooked on reading. Its interactive and popular mobile network, fundza.mobi - provides young people with a library at their fingertips. GUEST: Lea-Anne Moses - Executive Director of the Fundza Literacy Trust

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17:06

A 15-year-old teenager was wrongfully arrested for...

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2024/02/26

A 15-year-old teenager was wrongfully arrested for not presenting her identification after she was searched in Hillbrow. The minor was held in detention for almost two hours and was released after her father produced a South African birth certificate. The father of the child has tried to open a case against the police officers in question at Jeppe Police Station. However, the case has not been registered since the incident. Our next guest has launched an investigation into the circumstances of her

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5:49

The Electoral Commission says those who wish to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

Following the proclamation of the election date. The Electoral Commission says those who wish to object to the inclusion or exclusion of a voter on the voters’ roll must do so by the 4th of March so that their objections are attended to and resolved as soon as possible. They made this announcement earlier on today when they were briefing the media on this year’s election timetable. Joining us to elaborate further on some of the things that were raised this afternoon is… GUEST: Masego Shiburi,

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7:30

Further investigation into peanut butter is set to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/26

Woolworths is the latest high-profile retailer to recall its peanut butter product after tests showed the product contained higher than legal levels of the naturally occurring Aflatoxin, which can be dangerous to humans. Earlier this month, Pick n Pay recalled three brands, including its No Name smooth peanut butter, as well as Eden smooth and Eden crunch, which are sold in their stores countrywide. Following these incidents, the National Consumer Commission is calling on all manufacturers of peanut

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5:12

West African leaders have agreed to ease sanctions on...

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2024/02/26

West African leaders have agreed to ease sanctions on Niger following a July coup that deposed elected President Mohammed Bazoum. They have also called for the immediate release of President Bazoum who has been detained since the military takeover. The decision was reached after an extraordinary summit of ECOWAS heads of state in Nigeria's capital Abuja. GUEST: Dr Siphumelele Duma, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and

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39:03

THE BONDING SESSION WITH DJ TINKZ

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

What kind of a friend are you? “Each friend group has specific people, the drunk one, the quiet one, the loud one, the protective one, the responsible one – which one are you?” GUEST: DJ Tinkz

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10:44

Recently ‘The Beast’ Foundation and Elyseum Family...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

Recently ‘The Beast’ Foundation and Elyseum Family Office joined forces to launch an empowerment programme called Lead Like a Girl. This initiative targets marginalized young women in South Africa and Zimbabwe, providing them with essential educational support, leadership development, mentorship, and opportunities for success. Joining us to tell us more about this noble initiative is….. GUEST: Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira, former Springboks player, founder & Chairman of The Beast Foundation

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3:59

According to the Sunday Times, the African National...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

The DA has threastened to launch a contempt of court application to force the ANC to hand over more documents from its cadre deployment committee meetings. The party says it has given the ANC an ultimatum of tomorrow to hand over all the documents as directed by the Constitutional Court. DA Leader John Steenhuisen said, at a media briefing in Cape Town, that they will also insitute a criminal case against ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula whom he accused of seeking to hide President Cyril

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11:48

PUTCO has denied these claims and has accused NUMSA...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

Earlier today, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa conducted a march to the PUTCO offices in Sandton to expose the cruel treatment of its workers over a salary dispute stemming back to the COVID-19 pandemic. The union highlights that workers have been suspended without pay, unlawful deductions have been made against workers' salaries and their shop stewards have been targeted by the employer. Numsa has referred this matter to the CCMA, and it is before the Commission through the

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9:22

Parents of children that died at Enyobeni Tavern have...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

Parents of children that died at Enyobeni Tavern have expressed disappointment on the sentence handed down to the Enyobeni tavern owners by the East London Regional Court in the Eastern Cape. The owners, Siyakhangela and Vuyokazi Ndevu were fined five-thousand rand each or 100 days in prison after they were found guilty of selling liquor to persons under the age of 18 years old. Enyobeni tavern made headlines in 2022 after 21 young people died inside the tavern. For more reaction, let’s now speak

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9:48

Legal arguments continue at the International Court...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

Legal arguments continue at the International Court of Justice on Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories. So far several countries have made it very clear that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is unlawful, also adding that it should end immediately. At least 29,514 Palestinians have been killed and 69,616 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 7. GUEST: Tasneem Fredericks, Spokesperson for SA Lawyers for Justice

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7:28

the School of Journalism and Media Studies of Rhodes...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/23

Today, the School of Journalism and Media Studies of Rhodes University will for the first time in its academic calendar introduce the Assembly, and guess what - our very own multi-award-winning investigative journalist, Chriselda Zozi Lewis will deliver the inaugural lecture to usher in this new forum. She joins us now to talk about her moment of pride …..but before we speak to her let’s speak to the university first about the significance of today’s event and also about their guest of honour and

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7:48

Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi says “it is true that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

As a powerful cadre deployment storm continues to unleash war of words among political parties in South Africa – Xiluva leader Bongani Baloyi says “it is true that the Democratic Alliance practice cadre deployment, when he was Mayor of Midvaal between 2013 and 2021, the municipality couldn’t conclude a senior staff appointment without the approval of FedEx, which is the party’s highest decision-making body”. According to him, it was standard procedure that all mayors apply to get the approval of

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