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8:45

Every three years you have to test whether your...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/13

Let’s now hear from AMCU President Joseph Mathunjwa about some of the demands that are being advanced by AMCU members. GUEST: Joseph Mathunjwa, President of AMCU

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11:46

MEC Lebogang Maile released an investigation report...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/13

Report into the loans issued by the Gauteng Partnership Fund (GPF) Earlier on today, Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile released an investigation report into the loans offered to Nonkwelo Investments owned by Nceba Nonkwelo, Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s son in law. According to Maile, the investigation was unable to make conclusive findings whether all applicable policies, procedures and other laws and regulations were followed in approving Nonkwelo investments loan due to certain

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8:51

Operations remain suspended at Gold One mine until...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/13

The drama continues at Gold One mine in Springs as AMCU members stage a protest. Workers downed tools last week demanding that the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) be recognised as a majority union in the mine as they claim to have more members than the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM). It's understood that operations at the mine have been halted due to this ongoing protest. For more on this, let’s speak to…… GUEST: Ziyaad Hassam, Gold One Mine’s Head of Legal

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35:35

THE BONDING SESSION: Why is it that when I look out...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

THE BONDING SESSION: Why is it that when I look out for help, no one is willing to help? Asks our guest Zanele Nyakale who is popularly known as ‘Nestum’. Nyakale gained popularity as part of the Abashante group and as Jam Alley presenter, and she currently works for Lesedi FM which is our sister station here at SABC. So - do you ever feel lonely sometimes and yet you are surrounded by people but it’s like they are not there because they are never around when you need them? Call us and share your

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5:55

MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

We tell you more about the Free State’s Provincial Social Compact Imbizo. This as we understand that the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the province aims to accelerate the department’s Food Security programme in the Thabo Mofutsanyana district. GUEST: Saki Mokoena, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State

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4:13

Good News Story about Libraries

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

Earlier this week, we had a discussion around the state of libraries in the country due to safety concerns and delayed renovations. One of the takeaways from that interview was establishing what is the future of libraries in the country. Link: Earlier this year, the National Library Week was held under the theme "Libraries: Telling Powerful Stories". We have lined up a cohort of local librarians to share their experiences of how libraries have told powerful stories within their own communities

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7:01

The infrastructure investment roadshows has been...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

Minister Sihle Zikalala joins us now to tell us more about the infrastructure investment roadshows that he has been undertaking in the United Kingdom. He told global investors that South Africa’s economy remains resilient despite numerous challenges that our country continues to face daily, like the ongoing load shedding problem. He is now at Inter Africa Trade Fair that is currently underway in Saudi Arabia. GUEST: Sihle Zikalala, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

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8:10

A world-acclaimed US academic has praised the work of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council dialogue President Cyril Ramaphosa has outlined the government's efforts to combat corruption, stating that a society-wide response is necessary. Addressing the two-day National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council dialogue that ended yesterday, Ramaphosa said the government has invested in rebuilding law enforcement agencies and initiated 16 legislative reforms, with eight before parliament. The department of justice and constitutional development has

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9:03

The U.S. Census Bureau says the global population has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/10

The U.S. Census Bureau says the global population has passed 8 billion. The Bureau also revealed that people living to older ages account for much of the recent increase. The global median age, now 32, has been rising in a trend expected to continue toward 39 in 2060. So what does it all mean – should the world slow down a bit – is this a healthy figure? GUEST: Iturralde Diego, Chief Director for Demography and Population Statistics @Stats SA

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22:57

THE INNVERVIEW: “Persons with Disabilities: Why do...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

According to the World Bank, persons with disabilities are more likely to experience adverse socioeconomic outcomes such as poorer health outcomes, lower levels of employment, and higher poverty rates. In South Africa, the public sector, as a major employer and as custodian of policies promoting the empowerment of persons with disabilities, is under particular obligation to ensure that employment of persons with disabilities is achieved. The main focus is the 2% representation of persons with

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8:24

Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) will host a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

The Phumlani Dube Foundation in partnership with Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) will host a free prostate cancer screening event this weekend in recognition of Men’s Health Awareness Month. The event will be held from 9am to 12pm on Saturday the 11th of November at MUT in Umlazi. Guest: Phumlani Dube – Founder of Phumlani Dube Foundation

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7:14

Indlulamithi Barometer 2023 released

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

Earlier today, the Indlulamithi Trust released its latest barometer which unpacks the trends that inform not only the realities of our society but also address what a socially cohesive South Africa would like through research. By 2021, the Indudlamithi Barometer had identified that South Africa had gone beyond the "Gwara Gwara" depicted the worst-case scenario as over 30% of the population was living under the poverty line. This year's barometer highlights a possible rebound in key indicators linked

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5:25

Hollywood actors are expected to resume work after...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

Hollywood actors are expected to resume work after their union and studios have reached a tentative deal to end a months-long strike that has crippled the entertainment industry, delayed hundreds of popular shows and films, and cost billions to the US economy. Guest (Carlifonia-Los Angeles): Jonathan Handel, Entertainment and Technology Attorney and Journalist.

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8:54

David Van Wyk says government should convert old...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized the deployment of 3 300 members of the South African National Defence Force for service in cooperation with the South African Police Service to prevent and combat crime and maintain and preserve law and order under Operation Prosper. So does it mean that South Africa will finally win the battle against the zama zamas? We find out from …….. Guest: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher in mining safety at the Benchmark Foundation

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7:45

Human Rights Watch has warned that the draft law on...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/09

Human Rights Watch has warned that the draft law on associations submitted by 10 parliamentarians to the Tunisian Parliament, would violate the right to freedom of association and endanger civic space in the country if adopted in its current form. Under the draft law, international organizations would be required to obtain prior authorization to register from the Foreign Affairs Ministry and it also empowers the ministry to issue temporary authorizations and to revoke and suspend them at its own

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7:18

What makes our tourism sector tick?

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/08

Good news is our tourism sector is booming once again. Between January and September this year, South Africa saw a significant influx of tourists, with over 6,1 million visitors arriving in the country, more than 58.4% when compared to the 3.8million arrivals to South Africa the same period last year. To talk to us about this and also to tell us more about the World Travel Market that is currently underway in London is…….. GUEST: Patricia DeLille

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7:08

SADC Malaria Week

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/08

This week, we commemorate Southern Africa Development Community Malaria Week under the theme: Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate & implement. This comes at a time when more than 7400 cases of Malaria in South Africa this year. Our next guest will share the work he does to combat the life-threatening disease. We are joined by... Guest: Sherwin Charles - Co-founder and CEO of Goodbye Malaria

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12:19

National Treasury rejects SABC funding request

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/08

The National Treasury has rejected a funding request made by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, totalling R1,5 billion. The funding request was made by the public broadcaster to support the coverage of the 2024 elections. Last week, the national broadcaster was omitted from the medium-term budget policy statement and the Finance Ministry has raised concerns surrounding the sustainability of the institution given that it is in worse shape than in pre-COVID 19 pandemic when it received a R

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5:53

Hastings Mqhayi has taken the legal route to force...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/08

The controversy around the design of the South African flag is far from over. A senior official in the department of sport, arts and culture in Makhanda, Hastings Mqhayi has taken the legal route to force the government to recognize him as the designer of South Africa’s post-apartheid flag. Mqhayi is set to meet the office of the state attorney in Pretoria this month. Guest: Bandile Magibili - Spokesperson to Hastings Mqhayi

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6:35

World Security Report Flags loadshedding and social...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/08

According to the latest World Security Report, chief security officers have flagged loadshedding and social unrest as the biggest disruptors to private security systems in South Africa. The research outlines the threat of social unrest is due to the contestation of public space as a response to the misuse of public resources (corruption) and fraud. The report also unpacks regional trends on the continent, including the rise of internal threats from the recent coups that have taken place in the last

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