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The National Pulse

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6:39

POPCRU kicks off 10th National Congress

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/06

Earlier today, the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union kicked off its tenth national congress in Durban. ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, COSATU President, Zingisa Losi and SACP Secretary-General, Solly Mapaila are set to address the proceedings. It will also see the election of new leadership. One of the key discussions set to take place will be the rise of police killings in the past 12 months. To tell us more on what was discussed, we are joined by... Guest: Richard Mamabolo - National

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4:36

An investigating officer in the Senzo Meyiwa case has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/06

An investigating officer in the Senzo Meyiwa case has been asked whether one of the accused was taken to court in the prescribed 48 hours following his arrest. Sergeant Vusimuzi Mogane is testifying in the trial-within-a-trial in the High Court in Pretoria where the admissibility of Bongani Ntanzi's confession statement is being challenged. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana Captain in Vosloorus east of Johannesburg in October 2014. Thulani Mngomezulu who is representing

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10:44

Paul Biya Is one of Africa's longest-serving leaders...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/06

Politically speaking, with Biya being one of Africa's longest-serving leaders – Is it in the interest of Cameroon to keep him in power and what more can he do for the West African nation? GUEST (UK): Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst & Expert on East Africa Diplomatic Relations

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8:49

The Cabinet has decided to recall South Africa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/06

The Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni made the announcement earlier on today when she briefed the media on the outcomes of last week’s cabinet meeting. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenage, Political analyst from North-West University

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35:59

THE BONDING SESSION: South Africans have seen a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

We have also seen the rise of serial entrepreneurs and side hustles becoming a prominent feature in how ordinary South Africans find a way to make ends meet. Guest: Dion Chang - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flux Trends

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5:27

Professor Shabir Madhi has welcomed his appointment...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

Wits Professor of Vaccinology, Professor Shabir Madhi has welcomed his appointment as an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by King Charles III. Madhi recently received the Order in recognition of his services to science and public health in a global pandemic. GUEST: Professor Shabir Madhi –Professor of Vaccinology at Wits University

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5:11

Unless there is a law that punishes racism, there...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

The South African Human Rights Commission is taking Belinda Magor to the Equality Court. You may remember Magor as the woman who sent a racist voicenote to a WhatsApp group that described black men as monstrous rapists and wanted black women's uteruses to be removed. Magor has refused to issue a public apology and pay the R150 000 fine after being found guilty of hate speech by the SA Human Rights Commission investigations. Given this resistance, we ask: should we consider community service as a

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5:51

SANDF Uniforms can be misused to gain access to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

The South African National Defence Force, SANDF says it will use its powers to arrest anyone in possession of the Defence Force material under the Defence Act 42 of 2002. This comes after a video went viral on social media showing a foreign national sewing SANDF camouflage attire with the army's artefacts on. So, can foreign nationals use the SANDF uniform to cross the SA border illegally? What are the dangers of the SANDF union being so easily accessible to the public? Will this breach compromise

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7:05

They all know it's wrong, but they do it because they...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

Mario Guisti, Free State’s IT professional has been sentenced to 8, 400 years imprisonment for rape, human trafficking and creating child pornography. According to Free State police, Guisti used to lure boys between the ages of eight and 10, with computer games. Let's now get reaction from Not In My Name SA as they have welcomed Guisti's sentencing...... GUEST: Themba Masango, Secretary General of Not In My Name SA

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2:54

Former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu, says justice...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

Former radio presenter Ngizwe Mchunu, says justice has been served after he was found not guilty on charges of incitement to commit public violence and contravention of the Disaster Management Act by the Randburg Magistrates court in Johannesburg. Mchunu was arrested following the July 2021 unrest in the wake of the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma. Several parts of KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng were engulfed in flames following a spate of looting incidents. SABC News reporter Sashin Naidoo

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7:47

In the meantime, South Africa needs to sort out its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced visa-free travel for all Africans, making Rwanda the fourth African country to do so. We understand that the move is aimed at capitalizing on Africa’s growing tourism market, driven by the continent’s growing middle class. Rwanda now joins Seychelles, The Gambia and Benin, the only African countries that provide visa-free entry for all African citizens. GUEST: Victor Kgomoeswana, Marketing Director at the University of Limpopo & Author of the book

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6:17

Standard Bank: AGOA FORUM 2023

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/03

Today is the second day of the AGOA Forum that is currently underway in Nasrec. Right now, we are joined by Standard Bank’s Phillip Myburgh who is going to give us an update on the proceedings and also tell us more about some of the key emerging themes from the discussions so far. GUEST: Phillip Myburgh, Head of Trade at Standard Bank

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24:29

THE INNERVIEW: Adv Kholeka Gcaleka says she was very...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

Following her recent appointment as South Africa’s new Public Protector – Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka joins us to talk about her new role and also to explain how she hopes to use her new position to promote South Africa’s constitutional democracy, good governance, efficient administration and the protection of human rights. Prior to her appointment, you may recall that Gcaleka, was initially appointed as the country’s deputy public protector in January 2020, and has been acting public protector

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9:51

OB: Standard Bank role at AGOA in supporting greater...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

As we continue with our AGOA theme, we are now joined by Standard Bank’s Phillip Myburgh who will talk to us about the role of AGOA in supporting greater trade and investment ties between the US and Africa. GUEST: Phillip Myburgh: Head of Trade, Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank

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5:40

Where there is a world there is a way" Deerosh...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

Standard Bank has emerged as the leading renewable investor in the country, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable development and a just energy transition for the whole continent. Joining us to tell us more about Standard Bank’s approach in this regard is…… GUEST: Deerosh Maharaj, Head of Power & Sustainable Solutions for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank

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9:45

AGOA Forum: Hon Mokhethi Shelile - the Minister of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

We continue with our live coverage of the AGOA Forum and right now we are joined by Mokhethi Shelile -the Minister of Trade Industry Business Development and Tourism in Lesotho. He will tell us more about his country’s expectations and contribution. GUEST: Mokhethi Shelile -the Minister of Trade Industry Business Development and Tourism in Lesotho

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16:07

The Springboks begin their national Webb Ellis Trophy...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

As the Springboks begin their national Webb Ellis Trophy tour today. Our guests help us understand the significance of ‘Sports Diplomacy’ and how it can be used as a tool to build bridges, promote dialogue, and foster cooperation among different countries, cultures and communities. But most importantly – we are looking at the Boks recent victory and what it means for the African continent, this as we also remind you about the 1976 Olympic Games that saw more than 20 African countries boycotting the

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6:16

OB: Today marks day one of the AGOA Forum that is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/02

Today marks day one of the AGOA Forum that is currently taking place here in Nasrec and once again we speak to Standard Bank about their involvement and support of the US Africa trade and investment. GUEST: Bill Blackie, Chief Executive Business and Commercial Banking Standard Bank

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3:27

we welcome the extension, but we say we we require a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

Many civil society organizations have voiced their concerns surrounding the impact of budget cuts on service delivery and isolating vulnerable citizens who make use of support programmes (health, education & social protection). One of these organizations has been holding a petition that has brought together 77 stakeholders and 16,000 signatures to stop the government from cancelling the teaching assistant programme under the Department of Basic Education. To share their reflections on the

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12:59

MTBPS 2023: The SA economy is vulnerable, not resilient

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

COSATU has said it is disappointed by the MTBPS delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana given the budget cuts to social frontline services, the end of the social relief of distress grants and the below-inflation wage increase for public servants in the medium-term. To unpack their position, we are joined by... Guest: Matthew Parks - Acting National Spokesperson & Parliamentary Coordinator Guest: Eddie Rakabe - Senior Researcher for Political Economy at the Mapungubwe Institute for

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