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12:59

KPMG has been linked to auditing the Gupta companies...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

In a new development, KPMG has signed a confidential settlement with VBS Mutual Bank. KPMG was linked to VBS Mutual Bank for signing off on fraudalent transactions to the tune of R846 million. KPMG was listed as the auditor of the VBS Mutual Bank. Our next guest has criticized the secret settlement and said it is a disservice to those affected by the corruption that took place at the defunct financial institution.To tell us more about their call for transparency, we are joined by.... Guest:

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6:05

Mdzananda Animal Clinic and four local animal welfare...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

Mdzananda Animal Clinic and four local animal welfare organisations have launched a groundbreaking sterilisation project in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape. The project, aiming to sterilize 500 female dogs, will take place between February and mid-March this year. Guest: Marcelle du Plessis - Fundraising and Communications Executive of Mdzananda Animal Clinic

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10:38

The International Monetary Fund has released its...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

The International Monetary Fund has released its World Economic Outlook for 2024 and South Africa's predicted growth domestic product stands at 1%. This is revised down from 1,8% that was predicted back in October 2023. The international financial institution says that the revision is due loadshedding and disruption in the logistics services back in December. To help us understand what implication this reading has ahead of the Budget Speech in the next three weeks, we are joined by... Guest: Dawie

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7:14

the Electoral Commission briefed the media on their...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

About an hour ago, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on their state of readiness in relation to the upcoming National and Provincial elections, and they also unveiled plans for the second national voter registration weekend that is due to take place this coming weekend. This as part of ensuring that South Africans who were unable to register to vote during their first registration drive in November last year have another opportunity to do so. GUEST: Ms Akhtari Henning, Deputy Chief

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6:19

SECTION27 has welcomed the decision by the South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

SECTION27 has welcomed the decision by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to re-employ an employee who was denied employment solely on the basis of her HIV status. According to the organisation, discrimination against people living with HIV by the SANDF has been a longstanding issue in South Africa. Let’s now speak to ……. GUEST: Motheo Brodie, Candidate Attorney @SECTION27

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4:15

So far more than 15,000 cholera cases and close to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/31

Listening in to that package is former Health Minister in Zambia, Dr Chitalu Chilufya who will give us the latest in relation to this ongoing health problem and also discuss possible solutions in terms of how best the country can arrest this problem. GUEST (Zambia): Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, former Minister of Health in Zambia

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8:02

Anti-Corruption advocacy group, Transparency...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

Anti-Corruption advocacy group, Transparency International has just launched its latest Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023 and South Africa has dropped in the index rankings, scoring 41 out of 100. One of the reasons why the country has not performed well is due to its failure to criminalize corruption and build stronger anti-corruption institutions. To share their observations on this new index, we are joined by... Guest: Wayne Duvenage - Chief Executive Officer of the Organization Undoing Tax

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7:17

The Chief Whip of the Council (Cllr. Sithembiso...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

The Chief Whip of the Council (Cllr. Sithembiso Zungu) was injured in a shooting incident that occurred in the South of Johannesburg. While Zungu is recovering from his injuries, the Rand Water executive, Teboho Joala lost his life along with his bodyguard. The pair were attending a back-to-school campaign for pupils in Zakariyya Park. To speak to us on how the City of Joburg will ensure the safety of its councilors when it comes to executing their duties, we are joined by... Guest: Cllr. Margaret

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9:17

The change is there, it is real. It simply needs to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

With the start of the 2024 academic year looming, especially for those who will start a new life as students in institutions of higher learning. We examine the role of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority in addressing high unemployment rate as they intend to assist the class of 2023 in relation to this issue. GUEST: Yershen Pillay, Chief Executive Officer of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

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5:00

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to announce the date for the national as well as provincial elections. The President has come under fire for delaying this announcement by opposition parties. According to the Constitution, the election must take place within 90 days after the legislative term ends. How does this delay affect the work of the IEC to effectively execute a free and fair election? To help us understand these dynamics, we

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10:10

The Department of Water and Sanitation issued a...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

The Department of Water and Sanitation issued a statement in response to the water interruptions in eThekweni municipality and the role they will play in assisting the municipality to address infrastructure as well as supply issues. Residents in Phoenix, Tongaat, and Verulam have been protesting outages that have lasted for months. The latest flare-ups took place yesterday in Phoenix and Verulam in the past weekend. To tell us more about the interventions that will be made, we are joined

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6:07

Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, who is representing two...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

As the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues in the High Court in Pretoria. Advocate Thulani Mngomezulu, who is representing two of the five men accused of killing former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, allegedly faces charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, contravention of a protection order, and resisting arrest. Five men are standing trial for Senzo Meyiwa’s murder. For the latest on this story, let’s now speak to Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter who is following this

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6:14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that South Africa will now approach the United Nations Security Council to put more pressure on Israel following last week’s ICJ ruling. However, most analysts have already pronounced that South Africa’s journey to the Security Council won’t be easy – so what are some of the hurdles that South Africa is likely to experience at the UN Security Council? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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7:46

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/30

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to ten years in prison for leaking state secrets. Khan apparently made public contents of a secret cable sent by the country's ambassador in Washington to the government in Islamabad. However, Khan has rebuffed this, saying the cable was proof of a conspiracy by the Pakistani military and U.S. government to topple his government in 2022. So, following this latest development – what next for him and his political future? We find out

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10:59

According to IEC data, 14 million young people are...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

According to IEC data, 14 million young people are eligible to vote yet remain unregistered. As we draw closer to the second IEC voter registration weekend, our next guest has expanded their civic education and voter registration efforts to Gauteng. After successful activations in Kwa-Zulu Natal, the Groundwork Collective seeks to address the low rate of voter registration amongst young people in urban areas. GUEST: Mbali Ntuli - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Groundwork Collective

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9:09

We already have a conviction in those cases, one...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

In light of the release of the SA Human Rights Commission report into the 2021 July Riots, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Services has highlighted the importance of the interventions that have been made to prioritize building the capacity of the law enforcement agency. To share more about what interventions have been made in crime intelligence, human resources, case management and public order policing, we are joined by.... Guest: Brig. Athlenda Mathe - Spokesperson of

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10:03

the African Free Continental Trade Area will be...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

This week, the African Free Continental Trade Area will be enforced and 31 countries from around the continent will be participating in regional trade under this structure. We wanted to discuss what the introduction of the AFCTA area means for SA and how this development will shift the customs duties as well as tariff policy. Our next guest will paint a picture of the International Trade Administration Commission's role in facilitating these new developments, what challenges may be faced with this

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7:02

The new Samsung Galaxy S24 was launched on January...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

A revolutionary mobile experience is coming. Get ready to discover a new era full of possibilities with the latest Galaxy innovations, designed to transform how you live, connect and create. The new Galaxy S series will set a higher standard for the most intelligent mobile experience yet. Experience the epic in everyday life like never before. Fewer barriers to connection. Freedom to create. Power for more possibilities. The new Samsung Galaxy S24 was launched on January 17, and it is set to be in

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13:48

We have found multiple factors that contribute to the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

Earlier today, the SA Human Rights Commission released its report after holding an inquiry into the 2021 July Riots in Kwa-Zulu Natal and Gauteng. In the report, the commission found that damage to the economy was R50 billion, and more than 350 people were killed. The report also outlined that not only were the riots orchestrated but law enforcement agencies were ill-equipped to respond. The Commission highlighted that the socio-economic factors had driven the riots. The Commission outlined their

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9:43

The SA Human Rights Commission and the CRL Rights...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

The SA Human Rights Commission and the CRL Rights Commission have released reports on their investigations into widespread looting and violence. According to the reports, the unrest was racially-driven between Blacks and Indians. The riots started in KwaZulu-Natal and spread to Gauteng. Over 300 people were killed in the violence which cost the country billions in lost revenue. GUEST: Edward Mafadza, CEO of the CRL Commission

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