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5:22

Calls for an investigation by the Military Ombud into...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

Calls for an investigation by the Military Ombud into the fire that killed six soldiers at the Lohatla combat training centre outside Postmasburg in the Northern Cape are mounting. This as mixed views have emerged in response to the tragic incident. The fire which allegedly broke out at a nearby mine moved from Kathu, spread rapidly, and ended up engulfing the military base on Friday evening. The tragedy happened at a time when the soldiers were preparing for the SA Army Vukuhlome exercise. Three

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9:51

three East London majorettes who recently travelled...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

We hear from three East London majorettes who recently travelled to Croatia to represent South Africa and returned with excellent results. Onwabe Mbanjwa, Ilke de Lange, and Khanya Simelane all participated in the World Majorette Sport Championships 2023. Guest: Onwabe Mbanjwa from Lilyfontein School Guest: Khanya Simelane from Lilyfontein School Guest: Ilke de Lange from Stirling High

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5:24

what is also important here is also to respect rights...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

The Constitutional Court has confirmed that Oscar Pistorius has served the minimum requirements to be eligible for parole. Oscar Pistorius has been eligible for parole since 21 March 2023. The Department of Correctional Services will soon announce the order it received from the Constitutional Court on the Oscar Pistorius matter. To tell us more about this, we are joined by... Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo - Spokesperson of the National Department of Correctional Services

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13:34

I have a recording of the vice principal telling me...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

A South African kindergarten teacher Nolusindiso Hleko, who was teaching English in China, has safely left the country after allegedly being assaulted by her human resources manager at a kindergarten school in Shanghai, China, where she worked. Hleko joins us now to share her painful story….. GUEST: Nolusindiso Hleko, Teacher

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7:15

The death toll is at 800 is expected to increase -...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

Meanwhile, as war enters day three, Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has warned that Gaza will be under complete siege, saying that there will be no electricity, food or fuel delivered to Gaza as they are responding after an unprecedented attack by Hamas. GUEST (Modiin): Rolene Marks, Freelance journalist based in Modiin and a member of the Media Team Israel

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10:13

Our prisoners of war have been humiliated behind the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/09

As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle-East, Hamas says they will continue to defend their people and their holy places. On Saturday, Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack that killed hundreds and injured thousands in Israel. Joining us to explain why the Hamas military group attacked Israel on Saturday is…. GUEST (GAZA): Dr Khaled Qadomi, Hamas spokesperson

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35:38

THE BONDING SESSION: “Is it okay for adults to drink...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Guest Co-host: Khutso Theledi, Award-winning Radio Broadcaster and host of Breakway on Metro FM

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7:50

Samsung’s BBBEE competition: First price went to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Two weeks ago we had a conversation with Lenhle Khoza, Samsung’s BBBEE and Corporate Affairs Transformation manager about the Solve for Tomorrow Finals. The Solve for Tomorrow competition is Samsung’s contribution to youth empowerment and skills development in the information communication technology sector to help advance the country’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) agenda. This week, the top 10 schools presented prototypes of STEM inspired solutions for their community for a chance to win R100

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9:24

Food prices have increased significantly in the last...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

The National Treasury has announced that it will extend the list of zero-rated food items. This is after the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana responded to a written parliamentary question from Democratic Alliance member of Parliament, Dion George. The National Treasury has not changed its position during the Parliamentary question and answer session with the Minister of Finance back in 2022. Food prices have increased significantly in the last few months and have impacted poor households. Is

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4:46

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation attended the High-Level Korea-Africa conference held in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference is a gathering among 25 member states of the African Union and Korea to foster collaboration, promote knowledge exchange, and identity projects that promote the growth of the African economy. The conference is a strategic partnership to build towards Agenda 2063 targets. To unpack how this partnership will benefit continental integration and South

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5:26

Narges Mohammadi: Iranian woman jailed for rights...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Narges Mohammadi, a jailed Iranian human rights activist, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for advocating for human rights in Iran. Mohammadi was sentenced for the recent nationwide protests over the death of 22-year-old Amini, who died after she was detained by the country’s police. GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Independent Commentator & Researcher

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10:42

Jeffrey Donson, the controversial mayor of Kannaland...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Jeffrey Donson, the controversial mayor of Kannaland Municipality in the Western Cape has been suspended together with his son Vlancio, a councillor in the Oudtshoorn Municipality for bringing ICOSA into disrepute and sowing discord within the party. To elaborate further on this, we are now joined by….. GUEST: Dawid Kamfer, Provincial Chairperson of the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (ICOSA) in the Western Cape

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5:50

According to Clark, the public should stay away from...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/06

Cash-in transit heists continue to be a problem in South Africa. Earlier on today - four suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed by police during a shootout in KZN. The Cash-in-Transit Association of South Africa (CITASA) warns that Cash-in transit robberies increased in the third quarter of the 2023 calendar year. According to them, South Africa has seen an increase of +8% year on year, from January to September this year. GUEST: Grant Clark, Head of Cash-in-Transit Association of South

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10:46

Dr Astrid Linder, have developed a world's first...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

Researchers at the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute in Linköping, led by Dr Astrid Linder, have developed a world's first female crash test dummy that is designed to ensure that women are better protected in cars. But can it make driving safer for women? For more on this we're joined by ..... in SwedenGuest: Astrid Linder, an Engineer at the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute

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19:32

THE INNERVIEW: Is there a space for legal academics...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

THE INNERVIEW: Is there a space for legal academics to act as judges in our judicial system or should academics be separated from the judiciary so that they can be free to scrutinize judges and critique their rulings objectively? Our discussion is informed by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo’s remarks that senior lawyers and legal academics will now be considered for appointment directly to the Constitutional Court. guest: Adv Bayethe Maswazi GUEST: Professor Richard Calland, Visiting Adjunct

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6:45

Two more children perish due to suspected food...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

Two more children perish due to suspected food poisoning in Gauteng, this time in Bekkersdal, West Rand. The two children had bought snacks at a taxi rank. The South African Police Services in Gauteng has opened an inquest and the Department of Health in Gauteng has released a new statement on the matter. To help us understand what role it will play in intensifying awareness on food safety, we are joined by... Guest: Mr Motalatale Modiba - Head of Communications for Gauteng Department of Health

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9:36

I think they need to be better processes of utilizing...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

Today, Teachers around the world are being celebrated for shaping society through education and South Africa is no exception. World Teacher's Day is celebrated under the 2023 theme: "The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage". According to the Recruitment Database of Qualified South African Educators, over 21,000 registered educators are unemployed in South Africa. Given the teaching vacancies in the local education system, our next guest

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10:49

We, as well as all officials of the BMA, will be...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially launched the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo. The launch of the BMA means that South Africa now has an integrated border management platform, with a single command and control with which to support the attainment of secure borders, safe travel and trade. Guest: Retired General David Shilembe, Deputy Commissioner for BMA

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5:00

Since Bridget Dube, the acting municipal manager,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

The South African Municipal Workers Union is calling on the national government to take over administration of the Lichtenburg based Ditsobotla Local Municipality. This is after workers at the beleaguered Municipality were not paid their September salaries. Samwu says the non-payment of salaries is an indictment on the provincial governments efforts to intervene in the ailing municipality following its engagements with the National Council of province at the Municipality last month. GUEST:

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6:51

third meeting of the European Political Community...

The National Pulse ·

2023/10/05

We look at the third meeting of the European Political Community that is currently underway in Spain. We understand that EU leaders who are attending this meeting are expected to discuss how to make Europe more resilient, prosperous and geostrategic, and of course security issues will also be discussed, especially Russia's war in Ukraine. GUEST (FRANCE): Professor John Keiger, former research director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge

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