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8:19

Our position is that we are waiting for that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/12

This follows her collapse yesterday in the police holding cells at parkroad police station in Bloemfontein ahead of her court appearance earlier. Her lawyer claimed she was forcefully transported from Bizzah Makhathe correctional service in Kroonstad to Bloemfontein despite having informed officials that she is ill. Was she forced to attend court while ill? Was proper procedure followed? Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo - Spokesperson for the Department of Correctional services

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22:37

Adv Mojanku Gumbi says the judiciary shouldn't forget...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/12

The late Chief Justice Pius Langa famously wrote: The Constitution is located in a history which involves a transition from a society based on division, injustice and exclusion from the democratic process to one which respects the dignity of all citizens, and includes all in the process of governance. As such, the process of interpreting the Constitution must recognise the context in which we find ourselves, and the Constitution’s goal of a society based on democratic values, social justice and

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7:30

The wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/12

The wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo has been arrested. It is widely reported that Sylvia Bongo was charged late last month with money laundering, forgery and falsification of records. But what about her husband - is he innocent in all of this? For more analysis on this latest development, we are joined by…..GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs analyst

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4:20

We managed to get to the source of the fire, as well...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/12

Johannesburg Emergency Services are currently at the SABC Radio Park building investigating reports of a fire incident. Few moments ago, SABC management confirmed that a fire broke out at its Radio Park building and also assured members of the public that there were no casualties. For an update on this, let’s now speak to….GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson for the Johannesburg Emergency Services

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6:31

There has been a bombing at Aleppo International...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/12

As world leaders continue to condemn the ongoing war in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas - former British MP, George Galloway says they should never trivialise the fact that the blood of all people is of equal value. So far the death toll on both sides in the Israel-Hamas war continues to climb as more than 1, 200 people have been killed.GUEST (UK): George Galloway, former British MP

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8:21

There are those countries, especially poor countries,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

Today the world marks International Day of the Girl which is observed annually on the 11th of October to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world. According to new calculations by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, substantial progress has been made in ensuring equal numbers of girls and boys in school with 50 million more girls enrolling in school since 2015. The exception to this success includes Sub-Saharan Africa - where girls remain far less likely

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9:48

Afriforum youth have taken responsibility for posting...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it has received numerous complaints stemming in part from the public relations stunt staged earlier in the week at the University of Pretoria’s Hatfield campus. The youth wing of civil rights organisation AfriForum has claimed responsibility, saying their intention was to put the spotlight on what they call racial exclusion and the university’s double standards. Guest: Kelly-Anne Cleopas, Senior Legal Officer at Gauteng Provincial Office at the

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12:57

Post the two-day EPWP Indaba that concluded its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

Post the two-day EPWP Indaba that concluded its business today. Our guests Nonkululeko Makena and Ndivhuwo Mulaudzi share their experiences on how the Expanded Public Works Programme enhances participants’ chances of finding jobs or starting their own businesses. The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) focuses on skills development and providing work opportunities. This year’s Indaba focused on the reconceptualization and redesigning of the EPWP of the Future. GUEST: Ndivhuwo Mulaudzi: Director,

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6:23

The Thabo Bester Story book officially launched is ...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

Law firm Loubser and Loubser Inc. on behalf of convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester have sent a letter of demand to NB Publishers, GroundUp News, and several booksellers requesting a digital copy of a new book by GroundUp reporters Marecia Damons and Daniel Steyn.The book titled The Thabo Bester Story: The Facebook Rapist, the Celebrity Doctor and the Escape from Cell 35 tells the full story, from Bester and Magudumana's early lives, their unlikely love affair and the tragedy surrounding

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4:17

We still need to hear what exactly happened Dr...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

South African murder accused Dr Nandipha Magudumana reportedly collapsed in the police holding cells at parkroad police station in Bloemfontein ahead of her court appearance earlier. Her lawyer claims she was forcefully transported from Bizzah Makhathe correctional service in Kroonstad to Bloemfontein despite having informed officials that she is ill. SABC's reporter Makgala Masiteng joins us on the line to share more... Guest: Makgala Masiteng -SABC Reporter

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13:07

They've made the call through the leader yesterday...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

As part of strengthening its relations with its global political allies. The ANC’s 1st Deputy Secretary-General, Nomvula Mokonyane is currently in the UK, attending the Labour Party’s Annual Conference and she will also travel to Northern Ireland where the party’s delegation will hold a bilateral engagement with Sinn Fein, the Irish republican and democratic socialist political party that is a longstanding ally and friend of the ANC. GUEST: Nomvula Mokonyane, 1st Deputy Secretary General of the

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4:29

ACTIONSA has announced Kgosi Kwena Mangope as its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

ROAD TO 2024 ELECTIONS: With less than seven months to go before next year’s general elections. ActionSA has announced the son of former Bophuthatswana Chief Minister Lucas Mangope, Kgosi Kwena Mangope as its premier candidate for the North-West province. Mangope has warmly accepted the nomination, also promising to fix dysfunctional municipalities in the province should he be elected. Guest: Kgosi Kwena Mangope, ActionSA North-West Premier Candidate

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6:07

the Abraham Accords Declaration in the context of the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/11

As the war enters its fifth day in the Middle East. Today we revisit the whole issue of the Abraham Accords Declaration in the context of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, also assessing Israel’s bilateral relations with Arab nations. This as we know that Saudi Arabia was in the process of pursuing closer ties with Israel prior the conflict that has ensued. GUEST (UK): Sofia Meranto, Analyst & Practice Manager for Middle East & North Africa. She has also worked for the Finnish

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6:26

The Department of Water and Sanitation explains why...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

The Department of Water and Sanitation explains why they have decided to withdraw the proposed regulations relating to access and use of government waterworks and surrounding State-owned land for recreational purposes. The draft regulations, which were published in the Government Gazette on 24 March this, sparked a backlash from various stakeholders and members of the public who disagreed with government on how this matter should be handled as most of them enjoy activities like fishing, boating and

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4:47

Liberians are voting today, with former football star...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

Liberians are voting today, with former football star George Weah, making a bid for a second term. Around 2.4 million Liberians, mostly young people are registered to vote in the election, which some analysts say is a two-horse race between Weah and his main challenger, former Deputy President Joseph Boakai. Joining us to explain what to expect from this election is….. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Africa

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7:53

OB: Census 2022 is fit for purpose

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

We are broadcasting live from the Union Buildings where Statistics South Africa will handover the Census for 2022 to President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially announce the population of the Republic and other key findings at 15h30. This is the fourth Census (1996, 2001, 2011, and 2022) that has been conducted since South Africa entered the advent of democracy. Guest: Mr Luqmaan Omar - Head of Project Office: Census 2022

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5:37

Forensic expert Mmampshedi Masetla has so far...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

Forensic expert Mmampshedi Masetla has so far excluded three of the accused in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial from the DNA evidence collected from the crime scene. Masetla is testifying in the High Court in Pretoria where five men are standing trial for the murder of the soccer star. Meyiwa was gunned down in October 2014 at the home of singer Kelly Khumalo's mother in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. Masetla is going through all the DNA results he got from forensic tests, including that which

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13:04

In conversation with the Statistician General,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General

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6:55

OB: Census 2022 is fit for purpose" Stats SA is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

Stats SA is handing over new Stats Data. Let's find out how the nation has grown. We are joined by... Guest: Dr. Mosidi Nhlapo - Head of Input & Output at Census 2022

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6:24

New Inquest finds Imam Abdullah Haron was tortured

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/10

A new inquest into the death of the late anti-Apartheid stalwart, Imam Abdullah Haron came to a conclusion at the Western Cape High Court. Earlier today, Judge Daniel Thulare found that the Imam was a victim of torture at the hands of the Security Branch which led to his death on 27 September 1969. According to the judgment, Judge Thulare also found that the police and doctors lied about the Imam's cause of death. Staff employees did not provide adequate medical examinations or appropriate treatment

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