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7:05

This afternoon, the African National Congress (ANC)...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

This afternoon, the African National Congress (ANC) held a media briefing on the state of readiness ahead of the Manifesto Launch to be held at the Moses Mabida Stadium in Durban. The governing party has hosted activations in Kwa-Zulu Natal in the build-up of the Mayihlome Rally to encourage members to attend the Manifesto Launch on Saturday. The ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, will speak at 11h00. The briefing also covered other political developments including cadre deployment. To share more

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43:27

"in a broad political context as the EFF, is that we...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

As we continue to unpack the manifestos of various political parties, focusing on economic related matters. Today we are joined by the Deputy President of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Mr Floyd Shivhambu who will articulate some of the policy innovations contained in their election manifesto. This as you may probably be aware that election manifestos serve as an important communication tool for political parties to express their plans and agenda. Some of the key policy points that stood out from

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5:41

The Electoral Commission has once again reminded...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that this year’s elections will take place on the 29th of May. The Electoral Commission has once again reminded South Africans that they have until Friday to register to vote for the upcoming national and provincial elections. According to the commission, unregistered voters and those who need to update their address details can visit the local municipality office of the Electoral Commission or go to the online voter registration portal. For more on

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11:51

When I arrived at the DA, there was a policy called...

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2024/02/22

Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane sets the record straight on cadre deployment. This after Helen Zille, who is the current Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance distanced herself from the policy arguing that it was practised under the leadership of Mmusi Maimane. Our discussion with him was largely informed by Bongani Baloyi’s revelations that “it is true that the Democratic Alliance practise cadre deployment, stating that when he was Mayor of Midvaal between 2013

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6:40

250 municipal police officers have been found with a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

250 municipal police officers have been found with a criminal record in Ekurhuleni. The charges range from rape, murder, assault, housebreaking and fraud. A questions was posed the DA counsellor, Jaco Terblanche at the municipal legislature earlier this month. According to South African Police Act of 1995 and Criminal Procedure Act of 1997, no municipal police officer may have a criminal record. To help us understand what interventions are being taken to deal with this problem, we are joined

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3:42

the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed with costs the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

Earlier on today, the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed with costs the department of home affairs’ bid to appeal the High Court rulings that invalidated Minister Motsoaledi’s 2021 decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit. According to the SCA order, Motsoaledi’s application was dismissed on the grounds that it has no reasonable prospect of success in an appeal and that there is no sound justification as to why an appeal should be heard. For more on this, let’s now speak to SABC News

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5:05

Libyan authorities have reached an agreement with...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/22

Libyan authorities have reached an agreement with militias that will see them vacate the country’s capital city, Tripoli by early April this year. The agreement comes after a series of deadly clashes in the city in recent months. For more on what this latest deal entails and what it means for the stability of the city and the country at large is….. GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Researcher & Political analyst

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6:51

The National Assembly is going ahead with the vote on...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/21

The National Assembly will go ahead with the vote on the impeachment of Hlophe and retired Judge Nkola Motata. This after the High Court in Cape Town rejected Hlophe’s urgent application to halt the vote on his removal. The court ruled that Hlophe’s application did not meet the requirements of an urgent interdict. For reaction on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Researcher @Judges Matter

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5:12

Budget Speech Reaction: ATM reacts to Godongwana’s...

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2024/02/21

GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, ATM leader

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5:51

Unpacking the alternative revenue sources being made...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/21

As part of the 2024 Budget Speech coverage, we get reflections on the Finance Minister's speech and unpack the alternative revenue sources being made available by the National Treasury for the coming year. To share more about whether the Enoch Godogwana got it right and the pitfalls that remain, we are joined by... GUEST: Dr Gilad Isaacs - Executive Director of the Institute for Economic Justice

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5:17

The DA reacts to the Minister's budget speech.

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/21

The Finance Minister has tabled the Budge Speech. To hear the reactions from political parties on the Budget Speech, we are joined by... Guest: Jan de Villiers - DA member of parliament and Deputy Shadow Finance Minister

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5:27

The IFP reacts to the Minister's budget speech.

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/21

The Finance Minister has tabled the Budge Speech. To hear the reactions from political parties on the Budget Speech, we are joined by... Guest: Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi - IFP Member of Parliament, Deputy President and Spokesperson on Finance

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4:46

The ANC has welcomed today’s High Court ruling that...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/21

The ANC has welcomed today’s High Court ruling that dismissed the DA’s application to have its cadre deployment policy declared unconstitutional. The party says cadre deployment cannot be faulted in principle, particularly in pursuit of building a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous society. Post today’s court ruling, the party has also made it clear that it will continue implementing the policy. However this is not the end of it as the DA says it will seek leave to appeal the

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5:45

The mining sector is facing retrenchments as Kumba...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

The mining sector is facing retrenchments as Kumba Iron Ore announced earlier today that section 189A processes are underway. The company has taken this decision in light of the deterioration of Transnet's rail network which has slowed down their production output. The nation's largest iron ore producers will review 160 of its service providers and join Amplats which announced its plans to shed 3700 jobs yesterday. This is happening less than 2 weeks after Africa Mining Indaba. To share the

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7:28

74 000 South Africans have signed a pledge that is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

74 000 South Africans have signed a pledge that is calling for the government to review the shipment of livestock and run a moratorium on the export of live animals. This is in light of a shipment of cattle docked in Cape Town yesterday. The ship is on enroute to the Middle East and is set to depart from the port later today. To share more about the call they have made to the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, we are joined by... Guest: Toni Brockhoven - Chairperson at

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10:18

Our government is just not delivering and as a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

As the world commemorates the Day of Social Justice today, our next guest shares the relationship between social justice and food vulnerability by addressing the persistent challenge of hunger in South Africa and the urgent need for systemic change. His organization has supplied over 53 million nutritious meals delivered since its inception and has called for scalable, evidence-based systemic solutions that empower communities and foster long-term resilience. To unpack this call, we are joined

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14:46

what are the regulations regarding who can access a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

Yesterday, we returned to the story of the Grade six learner that shot at the principal and got an update from the Gauteng Department of Education. What emerged from the conversation is the question surrounding how a licensed gun was accessed and what are the regulations regarding who can access a licensed firearm besides the licensed user. To help us clarify yh Guest: Brigadier PN Sikhakhane - Section Head of Central Firearms Register at the South African Police Services Guest: Montenique Booley

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7:35

Statistics South Africa has released the unemployment...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

Statistics South Africa has released the unemployment rate for the fourth quarter of 2023, which rose to 32.1% from 31.9% in the third quarter. The industries that contributed to the net employment decline include community and social services, construction, agriculture, trade and manufacturing. Also, according to last year’s fourth quarter results, the youth remain vulnerable in the labour market. Joining us to explain South Africa’s unemployment rate situation is ….. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke,

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9:04

The recent appointment of Reverend Thulasizwe...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

The recent appointment of Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi as the new Prime Minister of the Zulu nation has split public opinion in KwaZulu-Natal and is likely to plunge the Zulu royal family into deeper turmoil. At the centre of the controversy is how Buthelezi was appointed by the Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and some are arguing that he is not the right person for the role as he is neither an inkosi nor a member of the Zulu royal family. To give us a sense of what informs these tensions

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3:41

South Africa's senior state law adviser, Andre...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/20

As the World Court is continuing with its public hearings on the Israel's occupation of the Palestine territory. South Africa's senior state law adviser, Andre Stemmet has told the International Court of Justice that right of self-determination is inalienable and it's recognized by the United Nations. He says people of Palestine must have permanent sovereignty. He also argued that the United Nations Security Council has called for the withdrawal of Israeli forces and this is an illegal settlement

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