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19:34

Today we celebrate Ayanda Msweli who has been...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/26

As we observe the Day of Goodwill. Today we celebrate Ayanda Msweli who has been spreading the spirit of Ubuntu through his Bucket Challenge initiative. Msweli founded an organisation that has assisted hundreds of communities in rural KwaZulu-Natal to regain their lives. Through the generosity of the public, the Ayanda Msweli Foundation has also helped in rebuilding homes and provided much needed necessities. Msweli joins us now to talk about the importance of giving back and helping the needy, and

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9:44

In Nigeria armed groups are reported to have killed...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/26

Let’s move to Nigeria now, where armed groups are reported to have killed at least more than 140 people in a series of attacks on villages. According to the officials in Nigeria, the violence is partially due to conflict between local herders and farmers. Climate change and expanding agriculture are also major factors. To give us more details in terms of what transpired in the West African nation is… GUEST (Nigeria): Eniola Daniel, Reporter with Guardian in Nigeria

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8:47

Following recent spate of attacks in the Arabian Sea....

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/26

Following recent spate of attacks in the Arabian Sea. India has announced that it will send three warships to the Arabian Sea as a force deterrent in the region. The announcement comes days after a drone strike targeted a merchant ship off India's western coast, causing an explosion and fire. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Salman Khan, an Independent Geopolitical analyst

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7:35

Three women have been murdered in Bloemfontein in two...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/26

Three women have been murdered in Bloemfontein in two separate incidents. Police said one of the victims was found inside a pit toilet in an informal settlement on Christmas Day after officials received a tip-off. The victim was found wrapped in tape and buried in mud. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder. In a separate incident, two women were found dead in their home last week. The postmortem results showed that one was strangled to death while the other was poisoned. GUEST:

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6:12

The South African Weather Service has issued a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/26

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for the possibility of disruptive rain that may lead to localised flooding in Gauteng today. Thunderstorms are also expected in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo and other parts of the North-West and Free State. GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, SA Weather Service Forecaster GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Johannesburg Emergency Services spokesperson

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24:56

Ten teenage mothers as young as fifteen years of age...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

Ten teenage mothers as young as fifteen years of age have delivered newborn babies on Christmas Day in Limpopo. Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says cases of teenage pregnancy remain a serious issue which requires all sectors of society to work together to address the challenge. Ramathuba welcomed Christmas babies at Mankweng and Nkhensani Hospital. She joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: DR Phophi Ramathuba, MEC for Health in Limpopo

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8:12

It is a bleak Christmas for residents in Cape Town...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

It is a bleak Christmas for residents in Cape Town after a fire gutted an informal settlement leaving 400 people with only the clothes on their backs.  The fire was raging for hours as strong winds made it difficult for firefighters to bring it under control. Residents could be seen standing on the roofs of houses with hosepipes trying to assist as well as trying to prevent it from spreading to the houses right behind the informal settlement.  Four civilians sustained burn wounds but refused further

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5:46

A truck carrying petrol and diesel exploded on the N2...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

A truck carrying petrol and diesel exploded on the N2 north, near Edwin Swales Drive, south Durban, on Sunday. According to the driver, the trailer had a rear tyre burst which seemed to have caused the explosion.    In a separate incident two vehicles were involved in a crash on the N3 near Ladysmith. Five people were killed and two were critically injured, including a young child, according to IPSS Medical Rescue.   We are joined on the line by GUEST: Sindi Msimang, Acting Chief Provincial

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6:49

One person is feared to have drowned off East...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

One person is feared to have drowned off East London’s Eastern Beach over the weekend. Six others narrowly escaped with their lives between Saturday and Sunday morning when they were rescued at the same beach...   Council says alcohol use by beach goers partly to blame. GUEST: Council spokesperson Samkelo Ngwenya

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7:48

As part of Safer Festive Season Operations, Deputy...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

As part of Safer Festive Season Operations, Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale has been criss-crossing Polokwane to ensure a secure and joyful festive season.The Deputy Minister in his address, highlighted community partnership, where he emphasised the vital role communities play in ensuring their own safety. He encouraged citizens to be vigilant, report suspicious activities, and actively participate in community policing forums. GUEST: Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, SAPS Spokesperson in

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8:56

The newly formed Umkhonto Wesizwe party is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

The newly formed Umkhonto Wesizwe party is questioning the ANC’s motive in relation to the issue of intellectual property matter over allegations of trademark infringement. The ANC is adamant that the MK party’s use of a logo and name similar to their own, constitutes a violation of the Trademarks Act. However, MK party says they have followed all the necessary steps as per guidelines provided by the IEC when one is registering a political party, they go on to say that they will respond fully once

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14:00

What makes our tourism sector so attractive?

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

Good news for SA tourism as international tourist arrivals from January to November this year totalled 7.6 million, representing a remarkable 51.8% increase when compared with the same period last year. During the first 11 months of 2023, South Africa welcomed more than five million visitors from the rest of Africa, marking a significant 75.5% of all arrivals, compared to the same period in 2022. Zimbabwe and Kenya stood out for their remarkable growth. For more on what makes the continent’s tourism

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10:42

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/25

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has begun to announce the results of general elections marred by chaotic organisation and credibility concerns. Electoral authorities have announced the results of voting by diaspora Congolese in South Africa, the United States, Canada, Belgium and France ahead of the release of the full outcome on Saturday. The votes which represent a small proportion of the electorate, showed President Felix Tshisekedi with a sizeable lead over his opposition rivals. Voters

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6:03

The University of Cape Town has received a R200...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

The University of Cape Town has received a R200 million donation from the Donald Gordon Foundation (DGF), marking a transformative leap for the university's Neuroscience Institute. This substantial contribution is set to accelerate innovative neuroscience research in Africa and on a global scale. Guest: Professor Graham Fieggen, UCT’s director of the Neuroscience Institute

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40:44

THE BONDING SESSION: How do you tell someone that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

KwaLisa Soulfood owner Nwabisa Lisa

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6:49

we are still saying be careful and please be...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

Earlier on today, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga released the mid-term festive season campaign statistics at the Villiers toll plaza in Mpumalanga. According to her, 719 fatalities have been recorded in the first three weeks of the festive season compared with 751 in the same period last year. the top five infringements were speeding, driving without fastened seatbelts which accounted, driving without a driving licence, unlicensed vehicles, and driving vehicles with smooth tyres. Minister

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4:31

A memorial service for singer Zahara, real name...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

A memorial service for singer Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, who passed away on December 11, is currently underway at the East London International Convention Centre.The Loliwe hitmaker died after suffering from a short illness. Her funeral will take place tomorrow (23, December) at the East London International Convention Center, in the Eastern Cape) at 10:00 am.   We are joined on the line by SABC journalist Sidima Mfeku who is covering proceedings at the service….

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6:05

we do have illegal activity and bad elements amongst...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

The Global Community Miners Forum which advocates for artisanal mining, has expressed concerns about governments that resort to militaristic and law enforcement tactics to address issues within mining communities. They say such approaches only escalate the criminalization of miners, resulting in the loss of employment for millions, which in turn breeds poverty and hunger. South Africa is one of the countries that is using soldiers to stop illegal mining. GUEST (Kenya): Matt Hales, Co- Chairman

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8:19

The ANC has initiated legal proceedings against the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/22

The ANC has initiated legal proceedings against the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK Party) over allegations of trademark infringement. The party alleges that the MK party’s use of a logo and name strikingly similar to their own, without obtaining prior authorization, constitutes a violation of the Trademarks Act. So how does an entity acquire rights in as far as trademark is concerned and what remedies are available for anyone who believes their intellectual property is infringed and what should an

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9:40

A wildfire continues to blaze along the slopes of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/21

A wildfire continues to blaze along the slopes of Simon's Town for a third day. So far, 450 hectares of land have been burned along the south of Cape Town since the fire broke out on Tuesday as firefighters battle to contain the fire away from residential areas. This morning, 19 fire engines were operational in the Murdock Valley, Miller's Point, and Plateau Road as residents were evacuated. To give us an update, we are joined by... Guest: Jermaine Carlese - Spokesperson of the City of Cape

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