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THE INNERVIEW: “Will the upcoming elections present...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

Well, 2024 is finally here and a lot has been said about the upcoming national and provincial elections, with some political parties even saying that 2024 is our 1994 – but how true is this assertion – and what’s the current state of affairs in relation to our politics – which political parties are likely to dominate our political sphere this year – are we likely to witness any surprises and who are going to be the main players or the king makers in this year’s political calendar? For more on this,

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12:57

Another South African raising the country's flag high

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

From East London to New York City, Xhosa designer Onwaba Mleve, is set to showcase her Xhosa traditional attire, clothing brand, Zazi Clothing, at New York Fashion Week next month. Guest: Onwaba Mleve, Owner of Zazi Clothing

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7:10

The department of Health says it is working with the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

The department of Health says it is working with the Border Management Authority to intensify health screening services at land ports of entry to mitigate against the cross-border transmission of cholera. The Department says it has noted reports about the recent cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries like Zimbabwe. It has urged travellers returning from cholera-endemic areas to be vigilant for symptoms, co-operate with health officials, and be transparent.Symptoms include diarrhoea, leg cramps,

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6:32

The Labour Court has declared the Rea Vaya bus strike...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

The Labour Court has declared the Rea Vaya bus strike unlawful and unprotected. Business rescue practitioner Mahier Tayob has welcomed the court’s decision, arguing that the workers’ demands are unreasonable. Tayob took over the reins last month after the company was placed under business rescue. He joins us now to advise on the way forward post today’s court ruling. GUEST: Mahier Tayob, Business Rescue Practitioner

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13:46

the City of Tshwane has responded to Mahlangu’s...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

Yesterday we spoke to Tshepo Mahlangu, who is the Chairperson of the Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association (Lasca). During our discussion, Mahlangu accused the City of Tshwane of incompetence and declared that his organisation will embark on an indefinite rent boycott until the city attends to their service delivery concerns. However, the City of Tshwane has responded to Mahlangu’s remarks, saying it has noted the reckless and irresponsible utterances made by him and they

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10:52

Frustration mounts for some medical interns still...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

Frustration mounts for some medical interns still waiting to hear from the national health department regarding their placements for community service. This as the National Department of Health is planning on meeting with its provincial counterparts tomorrow to try and resolve the issue of unplaced medical interns. Guest: Ms Jeanette Hunter, Acting Director General for Health

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8:55

what role will the South African National Defence...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/04

We examine South Africa’s military commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country is leading the Southern African Development Community’s Peace Mission, asking - what role will the South African National Defence Force play – are they up to the task and do they have sufficient resources to restore peace in the eastern DRC? Joining us for this discussion is…… GUEST: Peter Fabricius, Foreign Policy analyst

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19:19

South Africa Rainbow Alliance’s Colleen Makhubele...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

South Africa Rainbow Alliance’s Colleen Makhubele says her political party will highlight the needs of the marginalised hospitality and service industry workers. Should Makhubele win big at the upcoming polls, cashiers, guards, waiters, receptionists and cleaners will become one of the Rainbow Alliance’s core policy areas. GUEST: Colleen Makhubele, South African Rainbow Alliance chairperson

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4:59

Mbongeni Ngema’s Memorial Service

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

A memorial service is being held at the Playhouse in Durban, for veteran playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, who died in a car crash on December 27. Ngema was a South African playwright, lyricist, composer, director, choreographer, and theatre producer, best known for co-writing the 1981 play Woza Albert! and co-writing the 1988 musical Sarafina! The funeral will be at the same venue on Friday. For more on this, let’s now speak to….. GUEST: Nonkululeko Hlophe, SABC Reporter

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7:33

BMA urges travellers entering South Africa to ensure...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr. Mike Masiapato will be at the Beit Bridge border from 3 to 4 January 2024 to facilitate the return of many travellers from festive holidays. The BMA has a specific focus on the return leg which aims to curb the illegal movement of persons and goods especially cross-border organised criminal elements. GUEST: Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner @ the Border Management Authority

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7:40

Rea Vaya bus commuters were left stranded after...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

Today, Rea Vaya bus commuters were left stranded after PioTrans advised them to seek alternative transportation as services were disrupted due to labour-related issues. Last month, Piotrans, which operates Rea Vaya, was placed under business rescue and Mahier Tayob took over as the business rescue practitioner. Tayob joins us now to elaborate further on what transpired earlier today…… GUEST: Mahier Tayob, Senior Business Rescue Practitioner

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7:30

the association is mobilizing residents of Tshwane to...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

We hear from Tshepo Mahlangu, Chairperson of the Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association (Lasca). This as the association is mobilizing residents of Tshwane to boycott the payment of their municipal rates. LASCA is accusing the City of Tshwane of refusing to meet them. However, the city insists that residents whose accounts are in arrears must settle their outstanding debt. GUEST: Tshepo Mahlangu, Chairperson of the Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic

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8:38

Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/03

Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates have officially joined the BRICS bloc. BRICS controls about 40 percent of the world population and we understand that the membership of these newly joined countries will have a lot of impact in terms of international trade. But what exactly are these new members bringing in terms of politics and economic values? We find out from…… GUEST: Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, International Relations Analyst & Director of the African Centre

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5:10

We hear from the Road Traffic Management Corporation...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/02

As things are slowly getting back to normal. We hear from the Road Traffic Management Corporation about how things are in relation to road safety. This as they are concerned about Gauteng’s road safety crisis. According to them, the highest number of people killed on the roads during the festive season were pedestrians. GUEST: Simon Zwane, Spokesperson of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)

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9:33

The South African Union of Students says it has noted...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/02

As today marks the second day of the new year. The South African Union of Students says it has noted with perpetual irritation, the inability of the NSFAS to effectively fulfil their mandate to the poor in the administration of the scheme. They are also demanding that all students who have outstanding allowances from the previous academic year must be paid their entire outstanding balances before the end of January 2024. GUEST: Asive Dlanjwa, Spokesperson of the South African Union of Students

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8:59

The high court in Pretoria has granted SARS...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/02

The high court in Pretoria has granted SARS persmission to install CCTV monitoring equipment at warehouses operated by tobacco manufacturers. This is aimed at curbing the illicit trade of tobacco products that resulted in a significant tax gap costing SARS and the fiscus approximately R8 billion. However, the Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association - which represents 80 percent of licensed cigarette manufacturers in Southern Africa - says this is a violation of privacy.GUEST: Sinenhlanhla Mnguni,

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8:21

Ethiopia has signed a historic agreement to use the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/02

Ethiopia has signed a historic agreement to use the main port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland. The agreement will pave the way for Ethiopia to set up commercial marine operations, giving it access to a leased military base on the Red Sea. However, Somalia is against this deal and according to them, the agreement is null and void, and they are also of the view that it will put the region's stability at risk. Joining us to explain the political dynamics around this historic agreement

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5:34

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in KwaZulu-Natal...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/01

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in KwaZulu-Natal as three more people have been killed while the search for one more person continues after a car was swept away in the Msunduzi River in Pietermaritzburg. According to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta), a brief but intense rainstorm lasting about 15 minutes led to devastation to homes and infrastructure. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Sboniso Mngadi, Media Liaison officer at the

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9:31

Tribute to South Africa’s legendary anti-apartheid...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/01

Following the death of South Africa’s legendary anti-apartheid press photographer Dr. Peter Magubane. We are now joined by Thulani Nzima, son of the late Sam Nzima, another great South African photographer who took what became the widely-circulated and influential image of Hector Pieterson for the 1976 Soweto uprising. GUEST: Thulani Nzima, son of Sam Nzima

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8:22

Yesterday, energy utility, Eskom announced that unit...

The National Pulse ·

2024/01/01

Yesterday, energy utility, Eskom announced that unit 5 of the Kusile Power Station Project has been synchronised to the national grid for the first time since it was damaged in October 2022. The unit will contribute an additional 800MW to the country’s power system which was never part of the Eskom’s grid capacity. So - could this be the turning point in the battle against load-shedding? We find out from……. GUEST: Chris Yelland - Energy analyst, Managing Director & Investigative Editor at EE

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