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8:13

Rights has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

Lawyers for Human Rights has welcomed the Constitutional Court judgment that held Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and the Director-General personally liable for failure to enact corrective legislation for parts of the Immigration Act. The apex court found the Act did not adequately protect the rights of people who were to be deported. GUEST: Nabeelah Mia, Head of the Penal Reform Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights

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6:28

Rise of unsafe foods and the inspection of more spaza...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

In recent weeks, news outlets have been reported on disturbing incidences of children being rushed to local hospitals with symptoms of food poisoning. With the spotlight firmly on spaza shops, we are seeing more government institutions conducting raids based on the complaints communities have made on whether these shops are following business regulations in relation to food safety and how this poses a health risk for children. To help us understand the importance of food safety and what role it

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5:48

City Power takes the reigns of new load shedding...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

City Power is set to take over the load-shedding schedule from Eskom as of next week. Residents of Johannesburg will experience less load-shedding and are set to experience no more than 2-hour blackouts under the new schedule. To tell us more on this and which suburbs will experience this change, we are joined by... Guest: Isaac Mangena - Spokesperson at City Power

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8:02

We've just run the elections for further university...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

Given the conversations happening around voting culture and attracting young people to vote, we speak to our next guest about the trends he has seen when it comes to the introduction of e-voting systems and election management processes. We are joined by... Guest: Terry Tselane - Chief Executive Officer Institute of Election Management Services

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11:14

Department of Health can sue for damages that they...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

Infamous TikTok creator, Matthew Lani has confessed that the videos of him impersonating a medical doctor and providing medical advice was for entertainment purposes. His lawyer - Bongani Mabunda - said that whilst his criminal charges have been withdrawn against his clients after appearing in the Johannesburg Magistrate's court this morning, the charges may be re-instated subject to new developments in the investigations. Lani was arrested at Helen Joseph Hospital on Sunday after trying to enter

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5:47

IEC says it's ready for the first voter registration...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has said that it has upgraded its security measures ahead of the next election cycle in 2024. However, there has not been any mention of plans to introduce new voting technology that will form part of the infrastructure that will help conduct the vote next year. To tell us more, we are joined by... Guest: Mawethu Mosery - Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the IEC

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6:05

King Charles begins a four-day state visit to Kenya,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

Today King Charles begins a four-day state visit to Kenya, his first state visit to a Commonwealth country as monarch. According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles is expected to tackle the more painful aspects of the UK's historic relationship with Kenya. On the other hand, the Kenyan Human Rights Commission has made it clear that the dark past of British colonial rule in Kenya remains largely unaddressed and they are demanding that King Charles must offer an unequivocal public apology for abuses

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4:13

Police officer Wendell Jonathan says there was no...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

Police officer Wendell Jonathan says there was no assault case or complaint against him after accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial alleged he was involved in the assault and torture. Jonathan has wrapped up his testimony in the trial within a trial underway in the High Court in Pretoria. He was part of the team responsible for escorting accused 1 and 2 to various locations after their arrests in 2020. He has been accused of being part of the assault, suffocation and electrocution of Bongani

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6:16

what lessons can Bafana Bafana learn from the Boks?

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/31

As the Springboks have successfully defended the Webb Ellis Cup, some have argued that they are an example of how good leadership can benefit business. So, following their success, we ask – what lessons can Bafana Bafana learn from the Boks? We ask this question simply because football is the most popular sport in the country and yet performance-wise, our national team is always found wanting. Just recently, Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos said he wants our national soccer team to learn from the

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3:01

Gwijo Squad took France by storm

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

As we look ahead to the return of the Springboks, we speak to a group of South Africans who have been part of the speical Rugby World Cup 2023 journey with the Springboks. To tell us more about their time in France and being at the training grounds with the defending champions, we are joined by... Guest: Nqabomzi September - Gwijo Squad committee member

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5:03

Springboks return from Rugby World Cup 2023 victory...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

After a spectacular Rugby World Cup, the victorious Springboks return to South Africa tomorrow and fans will be making their way to the OR Tambo International Airport to welcome our champions home. In 2019, many Springbok fans used the Gautrain to head down to the Airport to welcome our boys home because it provided free rides. Will it be the same this time around? Guest: Tshepo Kgobe - Chief Executive Officer Designate at the Gautrain Management Agency

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7:32

The government must actually service the loans that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

As we draw closer to the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement being tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana, a summit comprising civil society organizations, academics, and labor unions will take place today and tomorrow to unpack the social crisis unfolding due to the austerity measures within government departments. One of the key concerns they raise is the impact of austerity measures on service delivery including health, education, and other social programs. In recent months, the National

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8:52

The new Academic hospital that will be built in...

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2023/10/30

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba has congratulated Professor Steve Matshidze and his dedicated team for successfully performing the first robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery at Botlokwa level one district and rural Hospital which is the first of its kind in Limpopo Province. Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba - MEC of Health in Limpopo Guest: Professor Steve Matshidze

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5:51

Mnikeli Ndabambi says temperatures will hardly reach...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

Snow is currently falling in the Van Reenen area and traffic authorities have urged motorists to take caution when driving around the area. But what informs this heavy snowfall on Van Reenen's Pass? We find out from…… GUEST: Mnikeli Ndabambi, Executive at SA Weather Service

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9:58

Class of 2023 has written their first final NSC...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

Across the country, close to 717,000 learners have written their first examination (English Paper 1). The Department of Basic Education says it has strengthened security to ensure that there are no leaks of examination paper and provincial departments are required to follow all protocols when it comes to collection of papers. We are joined by... Guest: Elijah Mhlanga - Spokesperson for the National Department of Basic Education Guest: Mugwena Maluleke - General Secretary of South African

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2:31

Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial Update

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer Wendell Johnathan has been accused of assaulting accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial. Johnathan has been under cross-examination at the High Court in Pretoria where five men are on trial for the murder of Meyiwa who was shot dead in 2014 in Voslorus East of Johannesburg. The Ekurhuleni metro police officer was part of the team responsible for escorting accused 1 and 2 to various locations after their arrests in 2020. For the latest on the story, we are

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2:24

Brigadier Jay Naicker, SAPS spokesperson in KZN says...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

KwaZulu-Natal police have confirmed that another traditional leader has been killed and that they are currently hunting down the killers. We understand that the murder of Inkosi Khumalo and his wife comes almost a year after he survived an assassination attempt on his life when unknown gunmen opened fire on him, near his home, in November last year. GUEST: Brigadier Jay Naicker, SAPS spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal

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6:04

Trump cannot be challenged unless the courts...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/30

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 Republican presidential race after struggling to raise money and gain traction in the polls. The former Trump ally said that while he’s leaving the campaign trail, he will never stop fighting to elect principled Republican leaders to every office in the land. So now that Pence is gone - who is likely to challenge Trump within the Republican party? GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations

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37:43

THE BONDING SESSION: As South Africans are looking...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today we are joined by Acapella ensemble Gwijo Avenue from Alexandra Township just to spice things up. We will also hear from the SABC COO, Ian Plaatjies in terms of what the public broadcaster’s audience should expect as we are all gripped by Rugby World Cup fever. guest: SABC COO, Ian Plaatjies GUEST: Anton Snyman, SABC Sport Editor

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6:42

City of Cape Town set to release public land for...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

The City of Cape Town has released the Pickwick site that will serve to provide social housing in the inner city. Over 1800 units will form part of the new apartment development that will be built in the suburb of Salt River and the mixed-income housing project will include 840 social rental units for families earning under R22 000 per month. The project will include on-site amenities such as a crèche, playgrounds, clubhouse, and swimming pool. This development would not only bridge the gap for

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