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8:12

two-day Accountability Dialogue is currently taking...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/22

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. Right now we are joined by Dr Lesley Ann Foster who will tell us more about the two-day Accountability Dialogue which is currently taking place in East London in the Eastern Cape. The aim of this dialogue is to discuss current challenges that obstruct the ongoing battle against gender-based violence and femicide in this country. GUEST: Dr Lesley Ann Foster, Founder & Executive Director at Masimanyane Women's Support Centre

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8:39

15th BRICS Summit

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/22

We are coming to you live from the Sandton Convention Centre where BRICS member states are gathering for the 15th BRICS Summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin is joining the gathering virtually. The issue of de-dollarisation has been at the centre of discussions at the business forum today. We're now joined by Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist at the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa. He's also a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

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4:37

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently hosting...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/22

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently hosting President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China on a State Visit to South Africa. China is South Africa’s largest global trading partner while South Africa is also China’s biggest trading partner in Africa. Following official talks between the two leaders, President Ramaphosa said he hopes to see the significant trade deficit narrowed between the two nations. He also acknowledged the fact that bilateral trade has grown significantly between the

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7:22

Parents protested against poor infrastructure at...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

It has been a month since children from different schools in Driekoppies in Mpumalanga stopped going to school. Parents in the area have been protesting over poor infrastructure in one of the schools in the community. The protest started on the in July, with more than 4000 pupils staying away from school. Parents in neighbouring school shut their schools down in solidarity with Magubha Primary school where children’s lives are at risk. They say the school was built in 1970 and has old classrooms

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7:32

Police officers in Naboomspruit in Limpopo were...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

Police officers in Naboomspruit in Limpopo were attacked by community members while arresting a man accused of domestic violence. Police received a distress call from the victim, when they responded to the call, the suspect who had violated a protection order attacked them, refusing arrest. Members of the community then mobilised and joined in the attack against police. We’re now joined by Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba.

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6:19

African transformation movement rejects report...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

Will the ATM be challenging the South African Reserve Bank’s report that has cleared president Cyril Ramaphosa from wrongdoing in the Phala Phala saga? This is the second report to clear Ramaphosa of wrongdoing, after the Public Protector’s. The report found Ramaphosa to have not contravened the Exchange Control Regulation and there was no record of money paid toRamaphosa’s farm manager in 2019 being declared upon entry to South Africa. The report has also not been made public. We’re now joined by

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9:46

Opposition Leader, Nelson Chamisa is holding one last...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

It’s just two days before the elections in Zimbabwe. Some journalists have been denied accreditation and a delegation from Good Governance Africa was deported last week. Government says it is ready for election day. Opposition Leader, Nelson Chamisa is holding one last rally today ahead of election day. How is everything going? We’re now joined by Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Afrika. He’s been on the ground since last week.

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6:17

We have Egypt that is full of journalists and other...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

World News: It’s no secret that South Africa will push for the expansion of the BRICS Trade bloc when the Summit begins tomorrow. This as over 40 countries having expressed interest in joining BRICS. However, the key question that we are looking at today is how credible are some of the countries who wish to join BRICS? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-Asia Dialogues

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7:22

Following the procedures of the organization, we did...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

The ANC Women’s League in KwaZulu-Natal intends to challenge the decision to remove it from office as they argue that the national leadership never consulted them before disbanding its PEC. GUEST: Sibongile Khathi, Spokesperson of the ANC Women’s League in KZN

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7:18

SARB has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of any...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/21

The South African Reserve Bank has finalised its investigation and report into the Phala Phala matter and has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of any wrong doing regarding the theft of US dollars from his Phala Phala game farm, simply because the transaction was not perfected. To explain what this means is…. GUEST: Emile Myburgh, Senior partner at Emile Myburgh Attorneys

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7:21

Gregory Naidoo, owner of BP Express in Chatsworth,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

In conversation with Gregory Naidoo, owner of BP Express in Chatsworth, the store that recently won the Coca-Cola bunny chow competition. Winning the competition has yielded positive results for this small business as their sales have grown quite significantly. According to Naidoo, his outlet is the first business in Chatsworth to get the accolade. GUEST: Gregory Naidoo, Owner of BP Express, Chatsworth

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10:46

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development is currently conducting its nationwide public hearings on the preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill in Gauteng. The Bill seeks among other things, to provide principles for the management of agricultural land. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Inkosi Mandla Mandela, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

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7:22

In response to the removal from Zimbabwe, Chris...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

The Zimbabwean Government has told Chris Maroleng that he is not allowed to cover the election in Zimbabwe that is due to take place next week. Maroleng and his colleagues have been deported by the Zimbabwean authorities back to South Africa after arriving in the country on Tuesday. GUEST: Chris Maroleng, CEO of Good Governance Africa

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8:22

The Most reported murder cases originate from...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

Popcru says the latest crime stats prove the significance of next week’s Policing Indaba which they say will address the escalating levels of violent crimes in the country. However, they are also concerned that most reported cases of murder come from both KwaZulu-Natal’s Inanda and uMlazi police stations. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU Spokesperson

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3:41

Thabo Mosia, the police investigator, stated that he...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

Police investigator Thabo Mosia says he didn't take any swabs for DNA testing from the kitchen door knob at the Kelly Khumalo home in Vosloorus east of Johannesburg. He says this is because a number of people had used the door. Mosia is being cross-examined by the defence counsel of one of the five men accused of the murder of Senzo Meyiwa in the High Court in Pretoria. Meyiwa was shot at the Khumalo house and died later in hospital. Five men are on trial for the 2014 murder of the soccer star

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4:44

Several countries, such as South Korea, Japan, and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on a building in Moscow. The attack caused a powerful explosion that was heard across the business district of the Russian capital city. The Russian defense ministry has since revealed that there were no casualties after air defenses managed to deal with the situation. So what consequences are likely to follow after this? GUEST (Scotland): Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate based at the University of Dundee

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7:26

Dr. Llewellyn Curlewis says the Concord must make a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/18

Following Oscar Pistorius’s decision to approach the Constitutional Court regarding his parole application. We hear from Dr Llewellyn Curlewis about whether or not the ConCourt is likely to overturn the Supreme Court of Appeal’s decision to deny him parole. About four months’ ago Pistorius's bid for parole failed on the grounds that he had served half of his prison term. GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law at the University of Pretoria

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28:31

THE INNERVIEW: ‘Dissecting the History and the Battle...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/17

Cultural expert, Kgoshi Setlamorago Thobejane unpacks the history of the Rain Queens of Balobedu and its complex internal politics. This as we attempt to comprehend the ongoing quarrel over who should ascend the throne of the Balobedu Queenship. For centuries, the heir to the Balobedu throne has been matrilineal; however, there are those who want to change this ancient cultural practice as they want one of the male children of the Rain Queen to inherit the throne. So culturally speaking – can the

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6:37

Africa's top university remains the University of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/17

What does it mean to UCT for the university to have retained its top spot and what contributed to this latest ranking? UCT has done it again. According to the latest rankings, the University of Cape Town remains the best ranked university on the African continent. GUEST: Professor Sue Harrison, UCT Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation.

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5:40

Why our government not subsidizing taxis?

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/17

How do Cope and IFP suggest the process to formalise the taxi industry be handled? The two parties are against Al Jama-ah’s call for the amendment of legislation in order for national government to regulate the industry. Cope and IFP say they are in support of the formalisation of the sector to ensure stability and subsidise commuters, however there is no need for the legislation to be amended. We’re now joined by Cope Spokesperson, Dennis Bloem.

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