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5:40

The ANC National Executive Committee has summarily...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

The ANC National Executive Committee has summarily suspended former President Jacob Zuma as a member of the party. The ANC NEC is currently meeting in Boksburg on Gauteng's East Rand. This follows Zuma's announcement that he will be campaigning for the newly formed, uMkhonto Wesizwe party. Zuma's suspension will only be processed by the party's National disciplinary committee after the upcoming national elections as party continues with its campaign. GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News political

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6:37

it took about 50 years by the way to fully understand...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

As part of tackling a rise in youth vaping. The United Kingdom will soon introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes. The ban is being introduced after a public consultation on smoking and vaping showed nearly 70 percent of respondents including parents, teachers, healthcare professionals were in favour of the measure. Health experts have welcomed the proposal, with some saying the legislation would have a major public health impact across many future generations. GUEST: Professor Lekan

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7:49

Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/29

Three West African nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have decided to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). They accuse ECOWAS of having moved away from the ideals of its founding fathers and Pan-Africanism, saying that the bloc is under the influence of foreign powers. Our guest Dr David Matsanga says he saw it coming and is not surprised by these three nations decision. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst &

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8:10

It’s official, the International Court of Justice has...

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2024/01/26

It’s official, the International Court of Justice has ruled in favour of South Africa in its case against Israel, ordering Jerusalem to take measures to prevent and punish direct incitement of genocide in the Gaza Strip. So following the ruling – where to now for Israel – will they adhere to the court ruling and what happens if they don’t? To react to this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Anne Herzberg, Legal Advisor of NGO Monitor – a Jerusalem based research institute

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10:44

Still on the ICJ ruling: how should we interpret the...

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2024/01/26

Still on the ICJ ruling: It is important to keep reminding you that today’s court ruling did not deal with the core accusation of the case as to whether or not Israel is committing genocide in Gaza - instead it focused more on nine provisional measures sought by South Africa to end human suffering in Gaza. So, following today’s ruling - did South Africa achieve its objectives and legally speaking – how should we interpret the outcome? GUEST (U.S): Stanley Cohen, International Human Rights Lawyer

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15:23

how is the ICJ ruling complicates South Africa’s...

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2024/01/26

As we continue to dissect the outcomes of the ICJ ruling - we look at how today’s ruling will alter South Africa’s foreign policy moving forward, as we know that there are several countries who support Israel but who also enjoy good relations with South Africa. So politically speaking - how is the ICJ ruling complicates South Africa’s diplomatic ties? To help us unpack this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr Chris Landsberg, Chair of African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the University of

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5:21

EFF reactions from the ICJ judgment

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2024/01/26

We hear reactions from political parties after the ICJ judgment: We start with the political party that brought forward the motion to close the Israeli Embassy. To reflect on the court decision, we are joined by.... GUEST: Godrich Gardee - Head of International Relations at the Economic Freedom Fighters

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5:32

African Christian Democratic Party reactions from...

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2024/01/26

Let’s now speak to the African Christian Democratic Party as they have been calling on the government and the international community to use every diplomatic means possible to bring both sides to the table of peace. To reflect on the court decision, we are joined by....GUEST: Rev. Kenneth Moeshoe - Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party

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5:36

"the world had snoozed on the plight of Palestinians...

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2024/01/26

A delegation of religious leaders spent Christmas of last year in solidarity with Palestinians. After that visit, our next guest said that "the world had snoozed on the plight of Palestinians people". To take us through his reflections on the court judgment, we are joined by... Guest: Rev. Frank Chikane - Anti-Apartheid Activist and A delegate of the Christmas Pilgrimage in Bethlehem in December 2023.

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5:43

Our main opposition party here in South Africa is...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/26

Our main opposition party here in South Africa is known to stand in solidarity with both Palestinians and Israelis who seek a two-state solution. To reflect on the court decision, we are joined by....GUEST: Emma Powell - Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament and the Shadow Minister for International Relations and Cooperation

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23:39

THE INNERVIEW: "if IEB is superior, Let all our...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/25

Last week, Matric results were released for both the IEB and the NSC final examinations with the highest pass rate in the democratic era. During these celebrations, one public official called for one examination process to be written across the country for both public and private schools. His argument outlined that the quality of educational outcomes is at the heart of writing one examination. He also raised that financial resources continue to perpetuate inequality in educational outcomes. To tell

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9:57

The Iziko Museums of South Africa will showcase Dr...

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2024/01/25

The Iziko Museums of South Africa will showcase Dr Esther Mahlangu’s acclaimed life as an artist in the United States early 2026. The exhibition will highlight Dr Mahlangu’s over 50-year long career and her meteoric rise as a contemporary artist. Guest: Craig Mark - Managing Director of Melrose Gallery

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9:40

Repo rate remains at 8.25%

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/25

guest: Dr Lumkile Mondi, Senior lecturer in the School of Economics and finance at the University of the Witwatersrand.

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15:01

When things did not workout as everybody knows,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/25

Tensions continue to escalate in the Horn of Africa following a memorandum of understanding that Ethiopia signed with the Republic of Somaliland earlier this month. Under the agreement, Ethiopia will establish a military base and a commercial maritime zone. However, the agreement has angered Somalia and has also caused dissatisfaction among multiple stakeholders. Global leaders, including the United Nations have urged Addis Ababa and Mogadishu to open dialogue to settle their dispute. Let’s now

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8:14

Media organizations have called for the withdrawal of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

Media organizations have called for the withdrawal of the SABC Bill, raising concerns surrounding the additional powers being given to the minister of communications at the board level and the Bill not addressing the sustainability of the public broadcaster. Concerns have also been raised surrounding the introduction of the Bill to Parliament before the finalization of the draft white paper on audio, audio-visual media services and online content safety. To help us unpack some of these concerns, we

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6:27

The scholar transport failed to pick up hundreds of...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

The scholar transport failed to pick up hundreds of students from the Eastern Cape, leaving them stranded. The provincial department of transport admitted that there were problems with service subcontractors. Guest: Unathi Binqose - Spokesperson for the Department of Transport in Eastern Cape.

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7:29

BeTheGood360 campaign which is aimed at helping...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

In conversation with Oscar van Antwerpen about MINROM’s BeTheGood360 campaign which is aimed at helping Fraserburg young people to find their passion and purpose in life. This as part of his organisation’s corporate social responsibility initiative. GUEST: Oscar van Antwerpen, MINROM CEO

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5:14

update on police interventions outside the Grobersdal...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

To give us an update on police interventions outside the Grobersdal Magistrate's court this afternoon, we are joined by... Guest: Colonel Malesela Ledwaba - SAPS Limpopo

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5:45

Lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

Lead investigator in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case, Brigadier Bongani Gininda has read a statement in which one of the accused Muzi Sibiya implicates singer Kelly Khumalo as being the person who ordered the killing of Senzo Meyiwa. Khumalo was Meyiwa's girlfriend at the time. Gininda has been reading a statement as requested by defense counsel Thulani Mngomezulu who represents accused one and two in the matter. Sibiya revealed that Khumalo paid and ordered the hit.To tell us more, we are joined by..

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5:16

festive season road traffic statistics at the N1...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/24

Earlier today, the Ministry of Transport released the 2023/4 festive season road traffic statistics at the N1 Grasmere Toll Gate. 1427 people lost their lives on our roads in 1100 accidents. This is a 1,7% decrease compared to this time last year (1452 fatalities). To tell us more about her reflections on the past festive season and the behavior of motorists on the road, we are joined by... Guest: Sindisiwe Chikunga - Minister of Transport

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