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The National Pulse

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6:42

Sixteen civil society organizations have compiled an...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

Sixteen civil society organizations have compiled an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling on his government to align their policy outlook with their fiscal implementation ahead of the State of the Nation Address. The group has criticized the President for making pronouncements on social public spending policy given the austerity measures that have impact health, education, employment initiatives, and social welfare since August 2023. To share more on this, we are joined by... Guest:

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4:26

One of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

One of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case has been accused of having selective memory. Muzi Sibiya is back under cross-examination in the trial-within-a-trial in the High Court in Pretoria. He is appearing alongside four other accused in the murder of the soccer star in October 2014. SABC News reporter, Pearl Magubane joins us now to give us the latest……

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6:30

The Economic Community of West African states...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

The Economic Community of West African states (ECOWAS) has asked Senegal to urgently restore its electoral calendar. This as they are concerned that their decision to postpone the presidential election that was due to take place this month may contravene the provisions of the country’s constitution. This past weekend, Senegal’s President Macky Sall decided to postpone the elections due to the ongoing dispute over the candidate list and alleged corruption within the constitutional body that handled

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4:38

The Inkatha Freedom Party in Kwa-Zulu Natal has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

The Inkatha Freedom Party in Kwa-Zulu Natal has raised concerns on the closure of Ithala Bank after the appointment of investigator Johan Kruger to oversee the winding down of transactions. The bank has struggled to obtain a banking license with the South African Reserve Bank. The bank is one of the institutions established by the late HRH Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, aimed to economically empower black individuals and businesses during a time when the apartheid government marginalised them. To

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10:45

Earlier today, the Presidency has released a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

Earlier today, the Presidency has released a five-year progress report on the achievements of the sixth administration. Some of the themes that emerge from the review include energy, corruption, gender-based violence, crime, foreign policy, and jobs. The report comes just 48 hours from the final State of the Nation Address. To tell us more about these findings, we are joined by... Guest: Maropene Ramokgopa - Minister in the Presidency of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

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6:42

Sboniso Duma sets the record straight on Ithala...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental affairs in KwaZulu-Natal, Sboniso Duma sets the record straight on Ithala Bank’s state of affairs. He says Ithala is working hard to keep its doors open and ensure that it is compliant with the Bank’s Act. GUEST: S’boniso Duma, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental affairs in KwaZulu-Natal

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9:45

It’s Wafa! Wafa! as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

It’s Wafa! Wafa! as South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations this evening. This will be the fourth-ever AFCON meeting between the two sides, with Bafana Bafana only having beaten Nigeria twice in 14 previous meetings. Let’s now hear from the man who is popularly known as ‘The Chief’ Lucas ‘Rhoo’ Radebe who was part of the 1996 Bafana squad that lifted the AFCON trophy. GUEST: Lucas Radebe, former Leeds & Bafana

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7:06

Local shoe brand Bathu has teamed up with the ‘King...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

Local shoe brand Bathu has teamed up with the ‘King Don Father’ Mandla ‘Spikiri’ Mofokeng to launch a new sneaker range called Ndofaya. The new collection seeks to honour the spirit of the Meadowlands community and South Africa's legends for their invaluable contribution to the fibre and culture of South Africa. To tell us more about this new collection is… GUEST: Kwaito legend Mandla ‘Spikiri’ Mofokeng

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4:49

The Department of International Relations and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/07

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has condemned the statement from Nigerian High Commission warning Nigerian football fans, particularly those residing in South Africa to be careful when celebrating should Nigeria beat Bafana Bafana. DIRCO says Nigerian soccer fans have nothing to worry about as Bafana Bafana has played against their Nigerian counterparts, the Super Eagles, on many occasions, and there has been no history of soccer hooliganism among South Africans associated

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5:18

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union has criticized the Department of Health amid the ongoing unemployed doctors crisis in the public sector. According to the health union, the National Department was not forthcoming surrounding the financial difficulties they were facing to renumerate healthcare graduates. The union is calling for a halt in austerity measures in order for these graduates to complete their community services. To tell more, we are joined by.... Guest: unemployed

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11:02

This year, the iNVESTING Africa Mining Indaba...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

This year, the iNVESTING Africa Mining Indaba celebrates 30 years. This year's Indaba is taking place under the theme: "Embracing the power of positive disruption: A bold new future for African mining". Our next guest will discuss their role in the continental conference, how their data informs the sustainability of the industry and defining the future of African mining. To share their reflections on the first two days, we are joined by... Guest: Mosa Mabuza - Chief Executive Officer of the

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10:56

In previous years, the City Hall venue was free. I...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

Following Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s announcement last year that Eskom intends to install smart meters in homes across the country in order to reduce the pressure on the national grid. The City of Cape Town has become the first city in South Africa to run an innovative voluntary demand reduction programme called ‘Power Heroes programme’. According to the Mayor of Cape Town, the programme is designed to assist the city to end load-shedding. Joining us to outline the objectives of this programme

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3:35

In the Klein Karoo, several towns do not have access...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

In the Klein Karoo, several towns do not have access to electricity, water and mobile network after thunderstorms damaged seven Eskom towers this past weekend. Western Cape government has deployed disaster management teams to communities of Central Karoo, Garden Route and Overberg communities. Our next guest has received calls to also assist with affected schools, old age homes, and hospitals and arrived on the ground earlier today. To share their reflections on what is happening on the ground and

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11:05

Parliament held a media conference to share the state...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

Earlier today, Parliament held a media conference to share the state of readiness for the final State of the Nation Address of the sixth administration. This State of the Nation Address also takes place on the backdrop of South Africa celebrating 30 years of democracy and the nation preparing for its seventh national elections. To share what the public needs to know, we are joined by... Guest: Sylvia Lucas - NCOP Deputy Chairperson

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5:00

According to the commission, the two registration...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

About few hours ago, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on the outcomes of its voter registration weekend. According to the commission, the two registration weekends have given the country a growth of 1,2 million on the voters’ roll. What is even more interesting is the fact that 77 percent are young persons under the age of 29 who will be entering the voters’ roll for the first time. GUEST:

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9:00

In the end, the land belongs to the Zulu people, not...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

In conversation with the newly appointed AmaZulu Traditional Prime Minister, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi. He joins us to tell us more about his new role and also to give us an update on matters related to the Zulu royal household. While briefing the media yesterday, Buthelezi said he learned a lot from the legacy of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi and he will ensure that he safeguards the Zulu monarchy and its cultural heritage. GUEST: Thulasizwe Buthelezi, new Prime Minister of the Zulu nation

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6:01

Parents are starting to understand that putting their...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/06

A new report by British academics is proposing that children under the age of 18 should no longer be allowed to participate in sports such as rugby, where there is a risk of head contact, or boxing where blows to the skull are allowed. The academics are arguing that head injuries can contribute to developing dementia, Parkinson's and memory problems later in life. For more on this, let’s speak to one of the authors of the report……. GUEST: Professor Eric Anderson, Professor of Sport, Health and

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12:58

Labour and Employment Minister, Thulas Nxesi has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/05

Labour and Employment Minister, Thulas Nxesi has announced an increase in national minimum wage from R25.42 to R27.58. This increase will take effect from 1 March 2024 and includes farm workers as well as domestic workers. To share their reflections, we are joined by...Guest: Trevor Shaku - Spokesperson for the SA Federation of Trade UnionGuest (17h25): Matthew Parks - National Spokesperson of COSATU

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13:55

A new survey has revealed that the electorate has...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/05

A new survey has revealed that the electorate has shown its interest for the opposition parties, in particular coalitions such as the Multi-Party Charter. The survey interviewed over 9000 people from across the country. Among the findings, five provinces are likely to be led by a coalition government and one of the top voter priorities is linked to addressing unemployment. To tell us more about these findings, we are joined by... Guest: Prof. David Everatt - Professor of Urban Governance

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10:38

It has been 8 years since the Lily's Leaf mining...

The National Pulse ·

2024/02/05

It has been 8 years since the Lily's Leaf mining tragedy that left 3 miners trapped underground in Barberton, Mpumalanga: Yvonne Mnisi, Pretty Nkambule, and Solomon Nyirenda. An inquest into the circumstances leading to the incident found that the mining company was at fault for failing to put safety measures in place.The political party, Action SA has become the legal representatives for the families and is hoping that through the court applications, the container may be retrieved before the next

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