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7:26

Today was the final day of the BRICS Future Skills...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/15

Today was the final day of the BRICS Future Skills Challenge that was held at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Central to this year's gathering was the issue of skills development challenges facing BRICS partner countries. To give us more details in terms of the discussions that took place in order to address this issue is...... GUEST: Mapule Ncanywa, Chairperson of the BRICS Business Council Skills Group

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8:13

A second fire breaks out in a hijacked building in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/15

This morning, a second fire broke out at a hijacked building in Marshalltown. This fire takes place less than a month after a fire claimed the lives of 77 people. So far, no fatalities or injuries have been reported as many of the tenants have been evacuated. Earlier this week, Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi announced the terms of reference for the Commission of Inquiry into the Marshalltown fire at the Usindiso Building. Our next guest unpacks if the Commission's terms of reference will bring

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8:20

Latest data that was recently published by energy...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/15

Latest data that was recently published by energy think tank Ember has revealed that exports of solar panels from China grew by 34% in the first quarter of this year, with South Africa importing 3.4 Gigawatts of solar panels from China in the first six months of 2023, an increase of 438% compared to the same period last year. To tell us more about the findings of their latest data and China's push for greater influence is...... GUEST: Sam Hawkins, Data Lead at global energy think tank Ember

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37:57

THE INNERVIEW: ‘Carl Niehaus: On his new path and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

Carl Niehaus helps us decipher the old political adage that says “There are no permanent friends or enemies in politics, but only permanent interests”. This as most of you are probably aware that a lot has happened in this country since the days of the ‘ANC Premier League Group’ that played the role of kingmakers within the ruling party. Some of the leaders who were allies at some point no longer see eye-to-eye, resulting in the formation of new political parties like Carl’s African Radical Economic

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8:08

Eastern Cape Province has emerged as the winner of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

Eastern Cape Province has emerged as the winner of the third Safer South Africa Foundation’s (SSAF) annual national debating championship that is known as 'Youth for Safer SouthAfrica Debate' that took place in Boksburg recently. This type of competition was introduced three years ago and it is aimed at intensifying crime prevention programmes at schools. To tell us more about their victory, we are joined by.... GUEST: Claudette Van Zyl, Provincial Coordinator for Safer South Africa Foundation in

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14:17

The problem is that poor people must be paid in a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

Earlier today, the Ministers of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu and Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Mondli Gungubele, held a media briefing to provide an overview of the causes of the system outage that led to the inaccessibility of SASSA grants for Postbank account users. This follows the technical glitch that resulted in delayed payments of social grants last week. The briefing also outlined how SASSA and Postbank would work together to prevent similar events from recurring in the

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6:28

The interpretation of this this fossil is the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

As we observe Heritage Month. We tell you more about this somewhat interesting and controversial story of two fossils of ancient human relatives from South Africa who were recently sent into space under very questionable and controversial circumstances. Several archaelogists and scientists have slammed the move, calling it an irresponsible and unethical PR stunt, and a perfect example of neo-colonialism in science. This as they argue that the entire trip was not carried out for scientific

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5:37

AfriForum says 5% conviction rate its quite alarming

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

AfriForum says about 95% of farm attacks and murders remain unresolved in South Africa. They are also not happy that convictions have so far been made in only 66 cases. GUEST: Jacques Broodryk, AfriForum’s spokesperson for Community Safety.

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10:21

The Impact of Austerity Measures on the South African...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

Cabinet will be implementing austerity measures to address the budgetary shortfalls within national and provincial government departments. This comes weeks before Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwane tables his Medium-term budget policy statement. One of the key concerns experts have raised was that the government's attempt to address socio-economic issues through fiscal initiatives has resulted in the nation taking on more debt-driven financing. The most recent being the Just Energy Transition. As

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5:46

The national grid has collapsed in Nigeria, leaving...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/14

The national grid has collapsed in Nigeria, leaving almost the entire country in darkness. We understand that many households and businesses are currently generating their independent power at higher costs because of the high price of petrol and diesel. For more details on what has caused this problem, we are joined by...... GUEST: Eniola Daniel, Reporter with Guardian in Nigeria

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13:14

OB: SITA GOVTECH 2023

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

At the heart of this year's conference is supporting the expansion of the Digital Economy. In order to do so, one has to look into Cyber Security and the role it plays when it comes to delivering services. This is particularly important given the headlines on cyber breaches to government departments in the past year. To tell us more about how the Department intends to strengthen digital security, we are joined by... Guest: Phillemon Mapulane - Deputy-Minister of Communication and Digital

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9:27

Gogos with Vuma: Gogos learn new digital skills to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

With technology advancing at such a rapid rate, the elderly may struggle to keep pace. There is a crucial need for them to enhance their digital skills. Gogos With Vuma, a collaboration between goGoGogo and VUMA Telecommunications help develop and manage programmes aimed at enhancing life opportunities for Gogos and their children. Recently, 59 elderly individuals successfully graduated from a digital education programme, equipping them with fundamental digital skills. Guest: Patience Khumalo

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10:50

OB: SITA GOVTECH 2023

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2023/09/13

This three-day event brings together various sectors and stakeholders to showcase their product offerings and expertise to government organizations. The primary goal is to enhance service delivery and promote government modernization. In a gala dinner held last night, our next guest was bestowed with an award for his contribution in the ICT sector. Guest: Julius Segole - ICT Awards Winner

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6:09

It has been a year since the Jagersfontein mine dam...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

This week marked a year since a dam burst affecting over 100 homes in Itumeleng and Charlesville townships. According to News24, none of these homes have been restored. According to Timeslive, a diamond mine company has approached residents to sign settlement letters. Guest: Hassen Lorgat - Manager Media and Advocacy Officer for the Bench Marks Foundation

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3:15

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has been postponed to tomorrow

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has been postponed to tomorrow. This comes after Advocate Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, demanded the master copy of the disc containing all the pictures downloaded from his client’s cellphone when it was confiscated. SABC News reporter, Horisani Sithole joins us now to furnish us with more details…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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3:44

In Ulundi today, thousands are attending the memorial...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

Ulundi residents are among the thousands of people who are attending the memorial service of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in the area today. Senior political leaders, members of the AmaZulu Royal family, hundreds of IFP members are also in attendance. To give us a summary of what has transpired so far is….. GUEST: Vusi Makhosini, SABC News reporter who is currently covering Shenge’s memorial service

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4:54

Republicans in the United States have announced the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

Republicans in the United States have announced the start of an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will focus on allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and obstruction. However, the Democratic leader in the house, Hakeem Jeffries has dismissed the allegations, saying it is an illegitimate impeachment inquiry, a waste of time and taxpayer dollars. To explain how things are likely to unfold moving forward

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9:19

OB: SITA GOVTECH 2023: State Information Technology...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/13

We are coming to you live from the Durban International Convention Centre where the State Information Technology Agency is hosting GovTech 2023. This year's theme is: "Platform Economy for Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth". Today is the second day of the premier ICT conference on the continent where discussions surrounding the digital economy, digital transformation, and inclusive growth will be at the forefront. To help us set the scene and the highlights from the conference so far, we

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5:07

DPME and UN South Africa host Sustainable Development...

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/12

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation held a dialogue this afternoon reflecting on what progress South Africa has made on the Sustainable Development Goals. The dialogue also tackled what tools are being used to ensure the country stays on track to reaching the SDG targets. Next week, leaders will gather for the SDG Summit at the United Nations under the theme: Rescue Plan for People and Planet. During this summit, the SDG goals will be reviewed and a new guideline for accelerated

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8:26

The DPE Minister will not be rushed to sell Mango

The National Pulse ·

2023/09/12

Earlier this month, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that the Minister of Public Enterprises has 30 days to sell Mango Airline. If the Minister failed to approve the sale of the air carrier, the sale would go ahead without him. In a new statement, the Minister stated he would not be pressured to approve the sale of the airline despite delaying the business rescue process. Minister Gordhan appeared before Parliament this morning to address this and the SAA-Takatso consortium deal. To unpack the

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