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6:07

Easter Weekend Traffic Update

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

Thousands of South Africans are on the road this afternoon as they make their way back to Gauteng post the long Easter Weekend. On the N3 Toll Route traffic is expected to increase dramatically

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13:50

The Verulam Water Crisis Committee has written to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/04/01

The Verulam Water Crisis Committee has written to Minister Senzo Mchunu alerting him about their ongoing water challenges. Apparently, the community in the area experienced water shortages during the Easter Weekend and one resident from Trenance Park tragically lost his life while attempting to fetch water from a borehole. It is widely reported that while this resident was trying to lift a heavy water-laden drum, he suffered a devastating heart attack and subsequently died. GUEST: Roshan Lil

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4:15

South African photographer, Tshepiso Mazibuko has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

South African photographer, Tshepiso Mazibuko has been nominated for the Discovery Award at the Arles Photography Festival in France. Her project titled "Ho tshepa ntshepa ntshepedi ya bontshepe" explores the sociopolitical implications of the term 'born free', which refers to the generation of South African youth born after the first democratic elections in 1994. It will be exhibited next to the work of other selected photographers at the festival and the winner will get 15 000 Euros. Tshepiso is a

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8:33

Rescue efforts are underway after a fish oil spill...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Rescue efforts are underway after a fish oil spill outside Gqeberha had a flock of endangered Cape garnetts covered in the slick liquid. This jeopardizes its ability to regulate its body temperature. While the oil spill is not toxic, the bird species are critically endangered, only found in South Africa and Namibia. Our next guest has embarked on the rehabilitation process alongside SANPARKS and shares how the public can get involved in providing essential care for these seabirds. We are joined

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7:50

SAfm BTH tribute

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Guest: Phuthego Mojapele - Aviation expert

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12:09

KwaZulu Natal police arrested a 51-year-old man in...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

KwaZulu Natal police arrested a 51-year-old man in connection with the car crash that took place on Thursday evening between Nkandla and eShowe, involving former President Jacob Zuma. The man will appear in court on Tuesday for drunken driving and negligent driving. No one was injured in the car crash. Guest: Nhlamulo Ndhlela - MK Party Spokesperson

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9:54

Botswana President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Botswana President, Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi has expressed sadness over the death of forty-five of its citizens in a bus crash in Limpopo. The bus carrying worshippers from Gaborone reportedly lost control and veered off a bridge on the R518 near Mokopane. An 8-year-old is the only survivor of the crash. For more on this, we’re now joined on the line by Botswana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Lemogang Kwape… GUEST: Lemogang Kwape - Botswana Foreign Affairs Minister

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50:02

BONDING SESSION with Tshepiso Makwetla: Do you...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/29

Guest: Aldrin Sampear - your co-pilot

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38:53

THE INNERVIEW: “Good party’s economic policy proposals”

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

Over the past few weeks, we have been having discussions with various political parties, focusing on their economic policy proposals and today is no different as we are joined by Brett Herron, who is Good party’s Secretary General and Member of Parliament. During its election manifesto launch, the Good party unveiled a 10-point plan that it says will stop the suffering and fix South Africa for everyone as it seeks to correct the structure of the economy. Among other things, the party promises to

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24:25

Aldrin Farewell Surprise

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2024/03/28

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4:21

The Independent Electoral Commission is holding a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

The Independent Electoral Commission is holding a press briefing on the objections submitted on the candidate lists. The deadline for submissions was yesterday. One of the candidates that will be awaiting their fate will be former President, Jacob Zuma who has already served two terms in Parliament. Guest: Dr TK Pooe - Senior Political Science and Governance Lecturer at the Wits School of Governance

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3:18

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating murder...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are investigating murder after two bodyguards attached to the City of uMhlathuze mayor and manager exchanged gunfire. We understand that there were rumours within the corridors of the municipality that the two were not on good terms. Both men are dead after shooting at one another. For more on this, let’s speak to Colonel Robert Netshiunda, who is KZN Police spokesperson but before we speak to him. Take a listen to Sakina’s interview – earlier on today, Sakina spoke to the

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7:09

Today we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s tourist...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

As we continue with our Tourism Thursday theme. Today we tell you more about KwaZulu-Natal’s tourist attractions and places that you can enjoy when visiting the province. The province boasts world heritage sites, superb beaches, sunny weather, game reserves and rolling green hills. It is also an affordable destination to explore, and for more on why we should visit KZN this Easter Weekend we are joined by……GUEST: S’boniso Duma, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs in

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7:29

Nhlamulo

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2024/03/28

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10:22

According to the latest air pollution report that was...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/28

According to the latest air pollution report that was released by Greenpeace earlier today - Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have emerged as Africa’s most polluted countries in terms of air pollution disease burden. In terms of dealing with this problem, the report proposes that governments and legislatures must urgently take steps to decrease reliance on coal, oil and gas power and make a just transition towards renewable energy, which benefits both people and climate. GUEST: Cynthia Moyo,

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9:18

We tell you more about this unique O.U.T.T.R.A.G.E.D...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/27

We tell you more about this unique O.U.T.T.R.A.G.E.D concept, which is more of a social programme that targets boys and aimed at ensuring they become agents of change. We understand that the programme has helped a lot in transforming school environments as it empowers teenage boys to play a more meaningful role in the fight against gender-based violence. GUEST: Mrs Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo: Executive Director for Psychosocial and Mental Health Organisation (Phola) & Developer of the

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11:02

Hermes International has been slapped with a class...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/27

Hermes International has been slapped with a class lawsuit by consumers in California. The plaintiffs, Tina Cavalleri and Mark Glinoga, argue that the French luxury brand are unlawfully restricting customers from accessing products such as the Birkin handbags and exploiting their market power through a purchase history requirement. The case has placed a spotlight not on the social value and the economic demand of the Birken Bag. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in value of global

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5:24

The Commission also honoured community activists and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/27

The Commission also honoured community activists and grassroots non-governmental organizations for defending human rights and advancing Chief Luthuli's legacy. To tell us more on the role of the Commission in advancing human rights, we are joined by.... Guest: Philile Ntuli - Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

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3:49

Post a two-day Policy Dialogue on the prevention of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/27

Post a two-day Policy Dialogue on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. We hear from the DDG for Social Transformation and Economic Empowerment at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities about some of the pertinent issues that were discussed during the gathering and the way forward thereof. GUEST: Shoki Tshabalala, DDG for Social Transformation and Economic Empowerment at the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

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8:44

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/03/27

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has provided a positive update on the containment of Foot and Mouth Disease since the first outbreak in 2021. Parts of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Free State still have unresolved outbreaks where quarantined parameters remain in place for animals. Seven provinces have been declared Foot and Mouth Disease free by the World Organization for Animal Health. To help us unpack this further and what this new development means for farmers, we are

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