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8:47

Most of the high pressure schools are full, But what...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/18

Gauteng Department of Education says late online applicants for Grades 1 and 8 have until January 31 to submit applications for placement in the 2024 academic year. However, the department has made it clear that only schools with space will take applications. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Steve Mabona, Spokesperson for the Department of Education in Gauteng

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9:42

the Department of Health has faced challenges placing...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/18

As we head towards the end of the year, graduates of medical schools wait for confirmation on which healthcare facility within government they will serve for the next 2 years as part of their community service internship. However, the Department of Health has faced challenges placing all the interns in public hospitals in the following fields: radiographers, physiotherapists, dietitians, dentists and environmental health practitioners. Without a placement, medical graduates are not allowed to

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6:18

President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as the...

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2023/12/18

President Cyril Ramaphosa in his capacity as the president of the African National Congress has just concluded his press briefing with officials and organisations that support Palestine in relation to the ongoing war in the Middle East. SABC News International Editor GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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5:49

What do you make of former president Jacob Zuma’s...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/18

What do you make of former president Jacob Zuma’s announcement that he will cast his ballot for the newly registered Umkhonto we Sizwe, despite remaining a member of the ANC? Will his decision hurt the ruling party in the upcoming elections? Joining us for this discussion is……. GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

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9:09

ANC wrapped 2019 Manifesto Review process. What is next?

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/15

Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Department of History and Political Studies at Nelson Mandela University: “

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2:54

N3 Toll Concession: “ N3 Toll Gate update

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2023/12/15

Thania Dhoogra, operations manager, N3 Toll Concession: “ N3 Toll Gate update

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3:51

55 people have been killed on the Western Cape roads...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/15

Ricardo McKenzie, MEC of Mobility in Western Cape: “

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5:52

Iran lifts visa requirements for 33 countries...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/15

Thembisa Fakude - Senior Research Fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues

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7:25

the previous gentleman has said is very true there,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/15

The President shared his concern surrounding the levels of fitness in policing considering the work they must do as first responders in communities. To help us unpack the monitoring of police fitness, we are joined by… Guest: Mike Bolhuis - Independent Crime Analyst

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6:54

We chat Sports Tourism with Tourism SA

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

The recent accomplishments in rugby and cricket have not only brought glory to South Africa on the sports stage but have also opened up exciting opportunities for tourism and economic growth. Our guest, Thandiwe Mathibela helps us explore these connections as she will also unpack the multifaced impact of sports on the nation’s brand and its tourism industry. GUEST: Thandiwe Mathibela, General Manager for Global PR, Communications & Stakeholder Relations at South African Tourism

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5:12

People are good pretenders, but some people come from...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

Choreographer and presenter Somizi Mhlongo has apologised to the late Bulelwa 'Zahara' Mkutukana for not being there when she needed him the most and has also reminded South Africans that making silly jokes is inappropriate when one is going through difficult times. Let’s now speak to Zahara’s friend who attended her memorial service that took place at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, north of Johannesburg. GUEST: Thabo Jama, Zahara’s friend

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3:10

We have been running a series of conversations...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

We have been running a series of conversations surrounding the latest report emerging from the Public Service Commission surrounding non-compliance and payment of invoices to suppliers within 30 days. Earlier this week, the spokesperson for the Gauteng Premier, Sizwe Pamla said that the Premier would challenge the findings of the report citing that the estimated invoices and cost of those outstanding invoices were overinflated. Let us take a listen... LINK: Today, we speak to the Public Services

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10:13

A Zimbabwean delegation is in South Africa for a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

A Zimbabwean delegation is in South Africa for a four-day visit to benchmark how Pretoria managed to establish a single Border Management Authority. The visit comes days after the two countries engaged in a public spat after South Africa announced that it had intercepted over 400 children who were being trafficked from Zimbabwe. Harare is also working on a bill which, once enacted by parliament, will establish the Zimbabwe Border Ports Authority. The bilateral meeting is informed by the two

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6:51

Earlier on today, the Institute for Justice and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

Earlier on today, the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) released its 2023 South African Reconciliation Barometer survey report. The results show that 81% of South Africans agree that national leaders are not concerned about what happens to ordinary people and 79% believe that leadership cannot be trusted to do the right thing. This is very worrying, considering the fact that the highly anticipated 2024 general elections are just around the corner. For more on the outcomes of the

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5:12

There is a growing trend of people turning to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/14

There is a growing trend of people turning to technology to resurrect their deceased loved ones in China. According to several reports, the process of digitally resurrecting the dead involves collecting vast amounts of data about the deceased individual, including photos, videos, voice recordings, and written materials. This data is then fed into an AI system that uses deep learning algorithms to analyse and understand the person's unique characteristics, mannerisms, and speech patterns. But would

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11:19

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang has withdrawn his...

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2023/12/14

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang has withdrawn his resignation from the party after meeting with the party’s Secretary General Fikile Mbalula. According to the ANC, Mbalula regrets that he made comments that impugned the integrity of Msimang after he suggested that Msimang “was vulnerable to taking a bribe from a newly established political formation ‘Change Starts Now’ that was recently launched by Roger Jardine. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC national spokesperson

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4:56

John Streamlau

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2023/12/14

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7:13

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to appeal the North...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to appeal the North Gauteng High Court's decision to set aside the certification of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the head of Zulu monarch. In a press statement, "the President has called on all members of the Royal family to continue working for the interest of His Majesty's subjects". What are the implications of this decision on the investigative committee? To tell us more about this, we are joined by... Guest: Adv. Tshepho Mojapelo - Director at Mojapelo

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7:01

COSATU in the Western Cape is calling on Labour...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

COSATU in the Western Cape is calling on Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi to enforce the ban on the transportation of farmworkers on trucks. This follows a horrific and fatal accident which claimed the lives of three farmworkers and 70 others injured near Philadelphia on Tuesday. Guest: The Provincial Secretary of COSATU, Malvern De Bruyn

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7:45

MTN Fibre is redefining the way their customers...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

Once again, we tell you more about MTN SA’s new fibre offering that was launched not so long ago. According to Bertus Van der Vyver, MTN Fibre is redefining the way their customers connect and communicate in an increasingly digitised world. GUEST: Bertus Van der Vyver, MTN SA GM: Residential

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