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7:18

We are dealing with a very critical matter here. It's...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

The Public Servants Association condemns the Limpopo Department of Health’s failure to approve R3.9 million overtime payments to more than 900 employees, including nurses and pharmacists. The Employees were requested to work overtime, which exceeded 30% of their monthly basic salaries, owing to service-delivery demands and noting that the Department has a severe staff shortage. Guest: John Teffo - Public Servants Association (PSA) Provincial Manager in Limpopo

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9:59

The Ministry of Human Settlements is currently...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

The Ministry of Human Settlements is currently hosting a two-day affordable housing forum with the Republic of Kenya. The Forum is part of the bilateral relations agreement signed last year. The Forum brings together industry leaders and government to exchange their expertise on the challenges facing the nations on affordable housing and opportunities to develop sustainable public-private solutions. To share more about this visit, we are joined by.... Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of Human

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5:43

Countries attending COP28 in Dubai have reached a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

Countries attending COP28 in Dubai have reached a breakthrough climate agreement that will see them transitioning from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner. We understand that it is the first time a global climate deal has specifically called to curb the use of fossil fuels. Joining us to explain what this agreement entails is…. GUEST (Dubai): Thando Lukoko, National Node Coordinator at the Climate Action Network South Africa

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5:43

What is likely to happen is that we will see another...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/13

Members of Parliament in the UK have voted in favour of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing as some Conservative hard-liners who are opposed to the bill in its current form, argue that the policy does not ensure that people who arrive in the UK without permission can be deported, as it would allow them to challenge their expulsion in both UK courts and at the European Court of Human Rights. Labour party voted against the bill,

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6:37

Gauteng Department of Human Settlements demolishes...

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2023/12/13

The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has demolished over 200 shacks that were built on illegally invaded land in Palm Ridge. In December last year, the invaders took occupation of the department’s serviced stands that were meant for its Ikageleng Rapid Land Release Programme. According to the department, the invaders also illegally connected themselves to electricity, water and the sewer system and had caused damages to public infrastructure. GUEST: Tahir Sema, Spokesperson for the

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12:25

Tributes continue to pour in for Bulelwa Mkutukana,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

Tributes continue to pour in for Bulelwa Mkutukana, also known as Zahara who passed away last night at the age of 36. Online, conversations swiftly moved back to how music deals are constructed, the role of record labels concerning advances, and how artists are often left with very little after the success of their albums. In this discussion, we wanted to unpack these dynamics with a guest who has worked in the industry to share his insights. We are joined by... Guest: Siyabonga Metane - Chief

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10:16

Accused, Zandile Mafe will not stand trial for his...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

Accused, Zandile Mafe will not stand trial for his involvement in Parliament Fire that took place on 2 January 2022. While the Western Cape High Court ruled he is not fit to do so due to the psychiatric report findings, Zandile Mafe has to undergo this process twice at different facilities. Today, we wanted to have a conversation about what constitutes mental fitness to stand trial and what psychiatrists at mental facilities have to undertake concerning establishing a report for a person who has

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6:18

There are about 15 nuclear reactors there are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

Minister of Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced the commissioning of a 2500 Megawatt nuclear project to boost the generation capacity of the state-owned enterprise, Eskom. In a media briefing held earlier today, Ramokgopa outlined that his ministry had met all the requirements of the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to proceed with opening a bid. Let's listen in on why the Ministry has opted for nuclear energy. CLIP - RAMOKGOPA link: Nuclear energy contributes 5% of the total

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10:23

Godfrey Maboi and Paulinah Mogale exchanged vows in a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

In a breathtaking gesture of loyalty and affection, Godfrey Maboi and Paulinah Mogale exchanged vows in a wedding ceremony in Far East Rand Hospital. They said their 'I dos' after 28 years in their relationship in the presence of their family members and the hospital staff. Guest: Couple, Godfrey Maboi and Paulinah Mogale

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8:23

A new political movement was launched this past...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

Our next guest has moved from civil society into politics because he believes that leaders in business and civil society need to move closer to electoral politics given the challenges the country faces. A new political movement was launched this past weekend called Change SA Now and it aims to build a coalition of like-minded organizations. The new movement boasts members such as Roger Jardine (formerly of FirstRand Group), Nicole Fritz (formerly of Helen Suzman Foundation) and Murphy Morobe

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6:46

According to Suzette Little from the GOOD party, the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

We look at the City of Cape Town’s new outdoor advertising and signage bylaw that has been met with mixed reaction. According to Suzette Little from the GOOD party, the new by-law makes it illegal for members of the public to display Palestinian flags and signs. GUEST: Suzette Little, GOOD Party caucus leader in the City of Cape Town

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17:47

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa says the party's...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa says the party's policies must evolve with time. He was speaking at the opening of the IFP’s policy conference that is currently underway in Empangeni on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The IFP last held a policy conference in 2008. Hlabisa has urged delegates to robustly engage on party policies. For more on this, let’s now speak to…. GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, National spokesperson of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)

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7:01

The French intervention It was the Mali authorities...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

The United Nations has officially ended its 10-year peacekeeping mission in Mali, after the country’s ruling junta demanded the departure of the mission, accusing it of having failed to stabilise the country. Following this development, there are growing concerns that UN peacekeeping operations are increasingly becoming unwelcome in parts of Africa where most of the missions operate. For example, in September, Congo requested the withdrawal of the UN mission trying to contain violence in the

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6:30

SAPS will deploy 10 000 new police officers to ensure...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/12

As the festive season approaches, we look at SAPS festive season safety plan that is aimed at ensuring that the police get a grip on serious and violent crime in the country. As part of this plan, SAPS will deploy 10 000 new police officers to ensure a safe holiday period. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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4:06

The Pretoria High Court has declared President Cyril...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

GUEST: Professor Musa Xulu, Founder of Indonsa Yesizwe Think Tank

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8:56

latest report emerging from the Public Service...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

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. One of the provinces who have emerged as repeat offenders is Gauteng which contributed with the highest number of invoices paid after 30 days which amounted to 45, 538 invoices to the value of R3.5bn in the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. To tell us more about how Office of the Premier

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6:01

The South African National Roads Agency shares its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

The South African National Roads Agency shares its state of readiness for the national roads ahead of the festive season. Holidaymakers are going to be on the road this week and traffic will ramp up ahead of the public holiday on 15th December. In the last festive season (period: 1 December 2022 to 11 January 2023), the nation recorded 1 451 road deaths which was a 14% decrease compared to the same period in 2021 holiday season. To tell us more about preparations and their role in road safety

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6:27

According to a research by Solidarity's medical...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

According to a research by Solidarity's medical professional networks, it has found out that many South African Specialists and general practitioners would rather close their surgeries than work under the government's National Health Insurance. The NHI bill was recently approved by the National Council of Provinces, and it now only requires President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature to become law. GUEST: Theuns du Buisson

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9:23

Eskom is running out of money for diesel - Clyde...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

South Africans have survived 332 days of load-shedding in 2023, which is an additional 127 days more than in 2022. One of the big takeaways from the data shared by the Outlier and EskomSePush is that we have endured 74 days of load-shedding under stage six, highlighting that we are not managing our emergency reserves to overcome breakdown in generative infrastructure. To help us understand what the public should expect for the festive season and beyond, we are joined by.... Guest: Clyde Mallinson

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9:07

kidnapping for ransom is growing gradually in South...

The National Pulse ·

2023/12/11

The South African Police Service's Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Shadrack Sibiya, says that kidnapping for ransom is growing gradually in the country. His remarks are backed by the findings of the recent report that was released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime which revealed that South Africa is among the top 10 countries with the highest rates of kidnapping in the world. However, security and strategy expert, Andy Mashaile says he is not surprised

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