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9:19

International financial services provider, Allianz,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

International financial services provider, Allianz, has released a Country Risk Atlas this week. This study outlined the risk ratings of nations based on quarterly political, economic and business environments insights. The report has found South Africa is at a high risk of social unrest due to loadshedding and infrastructure challenges. To share some of the findings from the report, we are joined by.... Guest: Luca Moneta - Senior Economist for Africa & Middle East at Allianz

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7:25

Sasol has announced that it will not supply natural...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

Sasol has announced that it will not supply natural gas to Mozambique from June 2026. There have not been supply solutions confirmed to prevent day zero and industrial gas users are concerned that this decision may have consequences it may have on the economy. To tell us more about this, we are joined by... GUEST: Jaco Human - Executive Officer: Industrial Gas Users Association - Southern Africa

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8:11

The SIU has completed 90% of its second phase in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

The Special Investigating Unit has appeared before Parliament's Portfolio Committee for Trade and Industry today to give an update on the second phase of its investigation. The SIU has completed 90% of its second phase in the National Lotteries Commission investigations and there are new revelations including the grant funding of a chicken farm to the value of R5 million linked to Zibisibix Non-Profit Company back in December 2018. After receiving grant funding, the company sent money to the

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6:16

Gun Free South Africa in partnership with MOSAIC...

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2024/02/14

Earlier on today, Gun Free South Africa in partnership with MOSAIC Training, Service and Healing Centre launched the "Removing the Trigger" campaign in Manenberg. The campaign aims to explore and build local evidence to understand the nature of gun-related domestic violence incidents in South Africa. To outline the objectives of this campaign, we are joined by….. GUEST: Adèle Kirsten, Gun Free SA Director

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2:59

A German-based gaming developer, Keen Games recently...

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2024/02/14

A German-based gaming developer, Keen Games recently introduced the iconic South African rooibos plant into its latest virtual gaming adventure, Enshrouded. Following this development, Rooibos Council could not hold its excitement and according to them, the game comes at a time when South Africa's rooibos exports are thriving, with nearly 10,000 tonnes shipped to over 40 international markets last year. For more on this, let’s now speak to….. GUEST: Adele du Toit, Rooibos Council spokesperson

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7:39

my own President, President macula, has been in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

The Abantu Batho Congress has announced that Dr. Makhosi Khoza is their new deputy president and forms part of the National Executive Committee. Dr. Khoza has been appointed after the party's National General Congress. Other new members include the likes of Mbuso Mtshali, reverend Nhlanhla Gcwabaza, Princess Nonhlanhla Zulu-Dindi, Nduna Ngcobo, Raymond Letlaka, Bonginkosi Nxusa, and Jackie Shandu. To tell us more about her new role and preparations ahead of the elections, we are joined

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3:29

Accused number 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa case - Bongani...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

Accused number 2 in the Senzo Meyiwa case - Bongani Ntanzi has admitted that a man by the name of Ntokozo Mjiyako was present in the room when he signed the second alleged confession statement on the 24th of June 2020. State prosecutor Ronnie Sibanda says the testimony contradicts what his defence counsel told the court. Murder accused Bongani Ntanzi was being grilled at the high court in Pretoria about his allegations that he was assaulted and tortured into signing confession statements. Ntanzi is

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15:07

Lets not have absent fathers, its not always given...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

As we continue to celebrate Bafana Bafana’s sterling performance in this year’s AFCON. One is reminded of a very powerful adage that says, ‘there is no force on earth more powerful than a mother’s love’. This we dedicate to our Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana as some of you may or may not be aware that her son Grant Kekana was one of the outstanding players during the recently concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Deputy Minister joins us to talk about the importance of family

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11:02

poverty is a massive challenge for a lot of girls,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/14

We look at the issue of teenage pregnancy in Mozambique. This as the country has the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in East and Southern Africa. According to the latest Human Rights Watch report, one of the most significant root causes of adolescent pregnancies in Mozambique, is the country’s persistently high rate of child marriage: 53 percent of girls are married before they are 18, and 17 percent are married before 15, often in informal unions. To unpack this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Elin

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7:48

The family of the late songwriter and guitarist,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

The family of the late songwriter and guitarist, Zahara have made a special gesture to a close friend, Vusi Nova. The family has bequeathed him with her collection of guitars. For those who knew and loved Zahara, her guitar was a signature part of her music. To share how the gesture has moved him and share his tribute to Zahara in an upcoming album, we are joined... Guest: Vusi Nova - Musician

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9:15

A new study has found that 6 million people who live...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

A new study has found that 6 million people who live in mining communities will be adversely affected by mining closures. This is as economists have predicted that mining and coal activities will decline in the next 5 years and new investments in the sector have dried up. Our next guest has called on the government to consider the impact of social, economic, and environmental risks on communities. To tell us more about the findings, we are joined by.... Guest: Dr Megan Cole - Junior Research Fellow

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10:32

As listeners across the globe commemorate World Radio...

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2024/02/13

As listeners across the globe commemorate World Radio Day, a group of African media academics penned an article sharing the growth and development of radio on the continent. The influence of radio on the continent remains strong as two-thirds of the population still use the medium as a reliable source for news, according to the Afro Barometer 2022. To share their perspective of the future of radio on the continent, we are joined by... Guest: Dr. Sisanda Nkoala - Associate Professor in Media

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1:50

Do you remember these voices? #WorldRadioDay

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2024/02/13

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7:57

Parliamentarians have been engaging on the State of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

Parliamentarians have been engaging on the State of the Nation Address debate in Cape Town today. One of the emerging themes so far has been the representation of the Tintswalo case study as a reflection of the nation's 30-year journey. Let us listen back to what the leader of the Opposition, John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance on the realities that Tintswalo has faced in the six administration.... Guest: Prof. Dirk Kotze - Professor of Political Science at the University of South

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3:20

Recently Australia passed a Right To Disconnect law...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

Recently Australia passed a Right To Disconnect law that makes it illegal for employers to contact workers after business hours. Australia's union movement has welcomed this decision, claiming many workers perform up to 280 hours per year of unpaid work. Under this new law, workers would gain the right to ignore unreasonable calls and messages from their bosses outside of work hours without facing penalties. For further clarity on this, let’s now speak to….. GUEST: Osborne Molatudi, Employment Law

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6:32

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of two-thousand-900 SANDF members to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. According to the Presidency, South Africa intends to fulfil its obligation to the regional bloc SADEC hence this move. The Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says the troops will join the fight against illegal armed groups in the Eastern DRC. However, defence analyst Helmoed Heitman says he doesn’t understand what South Africa is trying to achieve. He joins us

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7:06

A new poll by public policy think-tank Social...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/13

A new poll by public policy think-tank Social Research Foundation has found that the newly formed Umkhonto weSizwe Party could drastically reduce the ANC’s electoral support in KwaZulu-Natal in the upcoming national and provincial elections. The survey investigated the popularity of Jacob Zuma in KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa. According to the poll, the MK party could pick up 24% of votes in KwaZulu-Natal, while the ANC is projected to garner 25%, the DA 15%, the IFP 24%, the EFF 5% and others 6%

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8:01

A report released by a local Municipality in the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/12

A report released by a local Municipality in the Western Cape has suggested that the diversion of traffic fines from local government to the Road Traffic Infringement Agency may have financial implications for local traffic departments. However, the agency believes that this will not reduce revenue collection. This change will take place when the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences takes effect on 1 July 2024. To help us understand how this impacts motorists, we are joined

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11:45

The Southern African Music Rights Organization has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/12

The Southern African Music Rights Organization has recorded 15% increase in revenue over the past 12 months to R593,7 million in 2023. The organization has tightened its belt and lowered its cost-to-income ratio. To share some of the insights from their performance and how this development will benefit artists, we are joined by.... Guest: Annabell Lebethe - Chief Executive Officer at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation

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7:43

Miss World South Africa, Dr Claude Mashego recently...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/12

Miss World South Africa, Dr Claude Mashego recently visited the Uthando Centre to spend quality time with children as part of Mimmie's campaign. The campaign is raising awareness of children suffering from autosomal illnesses such as Cerebral Palsy and Feingold syndrome which limits their mobility. She joins us to share her journey with this campaign and how communities need to support families affected by these illnesses. We are joined by... Guest: Dr. Claude Mashego - Miss World SA

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