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There are still some of those learners who are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today is the final day of the Free State’s learner pregnancy summit that aims to address the alarming statistics on the pregnancy of young girls between the age of 10 and 19 in the province. MEC for Education in the province, Makalo Mohale says more needs to be done to ensure that learners are empowered with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions about their health and sexuality. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Makalo Mohale, Free State MEC for Education

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3:59

SENZO MEYIWA MURDER TRIAL UPDATE

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

The defence lawyer Zandile Mshololo who represents one of accused in the Senzo Meyiwa trial has questioned police officer Moholo Raphadu about the language he used when he took the alleged confession statement. Raphadu took down Bongani Ntanzi's confession statement on June the 19th 2020. SABC News reporter Pearl Magubane joins us now to give us the latest

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4:05

Gwijo Avenue : Song 3

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today we are joined by Acapella ensemble Gwijo Avenue from Alexandra Township

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2:07

Gwijo Avenue : Song 2

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today we are joined by Acapella ensemble Gwijo Avenue from Alexandra Township

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4:12

Gwijo Avenue : Song 1

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today we are joined by Acapella ensemble Gwijo Avenue from Alexandra Township

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5:13

Gwijo Avenue : Song 4

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/27

Today we are joined by Acapella ensemble Gwijo Avenue from Alexandra Township

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4:33

Reports of food poisoning in two local schools in the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

During the show, one of our listeners tagged us in a tweet where school children were suffering from symptoms of food poisoning after consuming snacks and had been rushed to hospital. We approached the Eastern Cape Department of Health to find out more information regarding this video and they have confirmed that 120 pupils have been transported to the Frontier Hospital in Queenstown. To tell us more about this incident, we are joined by.. Guest: Dr Sizwe Kupelo - Spokesperson of the Department of

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23:48

THE INNERVIEW: As a national lotteries Commission we...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

A lot has been said about South Africa being the most unequal country in the world and what is even more worrying is the fact that this inequality will somehow affect the country’s capacity to deal effectively with its internal food insecurity realities. In May this year, Professor Barney Pityana warned that South Africa has a "problem of governance and government", and as a result, there is a high level of unemployment, poverty and food insecurity. To add to this, a Shoprite food index report that

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8:39

The air traffic controllers worldwide annually...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

The air traffic controllers worldwide annually celebrate their professional day on October 20 and today we tell you more about this profession. This as International Day of Air Traffic Controllers was created to commemorate the foundation anniversary of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations (IFATCA) in 1961. Celebrating International Day of Air Traffic Controller reminds people about the hard work men and women do on the ground to make air traffic safe. GUEST: Patrick

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8:38

SAPS confiscated and destroyed R800 million of drugs

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

Earlier today, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Services, General Fannie Masemola oversaw the destruction of drugs with a street value of R800 million in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This is The drugs that were confiscated included heroin, mandrax and marijuana. Operation Shanela has also apprehended 15 400 suspects in the last financial year over three drug destruction processes. To tell us more, we are joined by... Guest: Brig. Athlenda Mathe - Spokesperson of the South African

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8:59

MEC Saki Mokoena says they are leading the food...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

We tell you more about the Provincial World Food Day that is currently underway in the Free State province. The reason the provincial government is hosting this event is to create awareness on the importance of World Food Day and also to give more details in terms of how the department of agriculture and rural development will respond to hunger and poverty issues affecting the province. GUEST: Saki Mokoena, Free States MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development

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Dr Jamie Kelly says these are all important factors...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

A new study by Helsinki-based nonprofit organisation, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that delaying the decommissioning of South Africa's coal-fired power plants beyond 2030 would cause a projected 15,300 excess air pollution-related deaths between 2023 and 2050. So what can be done to avert the situation and where are we going wrong as a nation in relation to air pollution? GUEST: Dr Jamie Kelly, Air Quality Analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and

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8:47

Patricia De Lille says they will welcome all the new...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

South Africa is currently hosting the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Cape Town. This meeting follows the successful hosting of the BRICS Summit that was held in Sandton earlier this year. The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting for 2023 will provide an opportunity for exchange of information and experiences as well as deepen cooperation among BRICS Members to reach consensus on key policy priorities for a balanced tourism recovery. GUEST: Patricia De Lille, Minister of Tourism

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5:23

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has just ruled on Atiku...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/26

Nigeria’s Supreme Court has just ruled on Atiku Abubakar's election challenge, rejecting petitions by two opposition leaders to have President Bola Tinubu’s election declared illegal. We understand that the court held in a majority ruling that the grounds of the challenges were devoid of merits. Politically speaking – does it mean that President Tinubu can now govern the country freely going forward? We find out from ….. GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African Politics and International

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5:18

SAfm’s University Challenge

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

Let’s now chat to Lerato Ntondini about SAfm’s University Challenge that is due to take place this coming Friday between 18:00 & 19:00pm on This Week Today with Oliver Dickson. Two universities, namely; Cape Peninsula University of Technology and Stellenbosch University will debate the topic; “Should the South African government abandon its principle position of non-alignment in conflicts involving global superpowers?” GUEST: Lerato Ntondini, Coordinator of the Debating Union at Cape Peninsula

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8:45

Tribute pours in for ANC stalwart Ina Cronje

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

Former KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance and ANC stalwart, Ina Cronje, has died after a short illness. Cronje also served as a chair of Trade Investment KwaZulu-Natal and was responsible for facilitating inward investments into the province. She has also been hailed for her dedication and strides made as an elected public servant when she served between 2009 and 2014. To reflect on the life and times of Cronje, we are joined by... Guest: Neville Matjie - the former Chairperson of Trade and Investment

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6:54

Bill enables us to assist sub national levels of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

The National Assembly has passed the Climate Change Bill with objections from the EFF and the ACDP. The Bill seeks to ensure the development of an effective climate change response and a long-term, just transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy and society. The Bill also seeks to provide for a co-ordinated response by the three spheres of government. It will be sent to the NCOP for concurrence. We're joined by….. Guest: Ms Barbara Creecy - Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the

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7:45

Through a workwear donation drive, H&M South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

We hear from H&M South Africa about their Suitably Dressed initiative, a nationwide effort aimed at equipping job seekers in need with interview-ready attire through a workwear donation drive. The clothing company is inviting South Africans to contribute to this noble cause by donating good quality, gently worn suits and workwear of any brand. GUEST: Caroline Nelson, H&M South Africa’s Country Manager Guest: Miles Kubheka entrepreneur, author and speaker.

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12:09

The agreement is over a three-year and we've got a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs says they have decided to cancel the hosting of next month’s South African Music Awards. This comes after an outcry over the money to be spent. Guest: Ndabezinhle Sibiya Spokesperson for MEC Siboniso Duma Guest: Nhlanhla Sibisi, Chief Executive Officer of the Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA)

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5:56

From January to March we had a 14.1% reduction in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/25

In a newly released report, gang-related violence accounted for up to 23% of murders in the Western Cape with the contributing factors ranging from drugs, prostitution, and other organized crimes. Further, the report also found that the police precinct with the highest number of gang-related murders is the Delft Police Station and that murders have been reported at 54 of the 151 stations in the province. This report was recently tabled in the Western Cape legislature for discussion. The 2023/24

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