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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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3:37

HAWKS warns citizens of dating scams

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (HAWKS) has issued a stern warning to citizens on the rise of dating scams after a retired teacher was scammed out of R800 000 of their pension. To help us understand who is likely to be targeted and share how to report these crimes, we are joined by... Guest: Lieutenant Colonel Matimba Maluleke - Hawks spokesperson in Limpopo

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5:36

The African Growth and Opportunity Act is a U.S....

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

Bill Blackie from Standard Bank joins us to outline the objectives of the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum which commences tomorrow at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. The African Growth and Opportunity Act is a U.S. trade initiative passed in 2000 under former President Bill Clinton to deepen trade ties with Sub-Saharan Africa and help African countries develop their economies. This year’s Forum theme is “Partnering to Build a Resilient, Sustainable, and Inclusive AGOA

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12:47

Political parties react to Godongwana’s Medium Term...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

With revenue less than projected, soaring debt-interest costs and an underperforming economy. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has once again reiterated the fact that government spending has exceeded revenue since the 2008 global financial crisis – warning that the rising annual budget deficits have reached an extent where the government will borrow an average of R553 billion per year over the medium term. Godongwana also acknowledged that rising debt services costs are crowding out important

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4:56

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ordered Higher...

The National Pulse ·

2023/11/01

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ordered Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande to reverse his decision to place Unisa under administration. Last week, Nzimande decided to place the university under administration after receiving reports from independent assessor Prof Themba Mosia and the ministerial task team chaired by Vincent Maphai. According to the department of Higher Education, Mosia’s report found financial and other maladministration of a serious nature at the university, which

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6:56

The department of education in the Eastern Cape has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

The department of education in the Eastern Cape has suspended a teacher for using corporal punishment on pupils. The incident, captured on video, has ignited public outrage and gone viral on social media platforms. GUEST: Malibongwe Mtima, Spokesperson of the department of education in the Eastern Cape

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