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7:59

Deprivation is exceedingly high among black Africans...

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2023/08/17

A recent report shows only 8% of South African households possess all 22 perceived necessities for a decent standard of living. The 'Decent Standard of Living: Findings on Possession of Social Perceived Necessities in 2022' report looks at how non-income dimensions of poverty affect people's lives according to three categories, social networks, and social wage. The report was a collaboration among a variety of institutions inclusing the Social Policy Initiative, and UNICEF. What else did it find

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8:22

There are many such useless expenses just for...

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2023/08/17

Several political parties have advanced different arguments in relation to the Basic Laws Amendment Bill. The EFF says the department of education should consider lowering the school entry age to 3. But how practical is this proposal? GUEST: Mzwanele Manyi, EFF MP

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8:22

In terms of global security, trade, and politics,...

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2023/08/17

The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure says it's all systems go for the BRICS Summit to be held in Sandton next week. The structure which is led by the South African Police Service, State Security Agency, as well as the National Defence Force, says they have beefed up security in all the areas where the delegates are going to be including the airport. Around 40 heads of states including UN Secretary-General António Guterres will attend. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, Editor of the SABC

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8:02

The labour department is yet to come up with the...

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2023/08/16

The labour department is yet to come up with the legal framework around how inspections will be done at people’s homes to ensure safety of domestic workers. This as domestic workers are eligible for payment under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. This is a bid to ensure their safety in the work environment. The amendments also cover chauffeurs and gardeners. This means they will be able to claim if they get injured or contact disease while in the work place. This category

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6:03

Today marks 11 years since the Marikana massacre. The...

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2023/08/16

As today marks 11 years since Marikana massacre. The National Prosecuting Authority has come under fire for delaying the prosecution for the gruesome killings of the Marikana mineworkers. The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa says the NPA does not take the plight of the families seriously. Let’s now find out from the NPA if this is indeed true. Joining us for this conversation is…. GUEST: Henry Mamothame, North-West National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson

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8:22

Among the 97 people they dismissed, not all were...

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2023/08/16

Seven more members of SAMWU who have been leading the worker’s strike in the City of Tshwane have been dismissed. The total number of people who have been fired for taking part in the recent unprotected strike against the city is not at 100. Six of the seven ar4e shop stewards. We’re now joined by Mpho Tladinyane, Secretary of SAMWU in Gauteng.

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10:55

The winners of this year's competition were announced...

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2023/08/16

We chat to the winners of the SA Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee Schools Challenge. Yesterday, the South African Reserve Bank in partnership with the Department of basic education announced the winners of this year’s competition. The competition is about testing Grade 12 learners’ knowledge and understanding of monetary policy, and the critical role the SA Reserve Bank plays in the economy. Paarl Girls High School walked away with first prize and Krugersdorp High School came in third. GUEST:

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18:11

A 13-year-old from Crowthorne Christian Academy...

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2023/08/16

A 13-year-old schoolgirl from Crowthorne Christian Academy has not been able to attend school this week after she was violently thrown out of class for having dreadlocks. A video that made surfaced on social media shows the child being forcefully removed and her mother being pushed by the school principal’s husband. The mother of the child says she reinstalled the child’s dreadlocks after the school’s hair policy changed and she informed the principal that the child would be coming back with

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10:17

DA and 6 other political party begun talks, this...

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2023/08/16

The Democratic Alliance and six other political parties have begun talks to form a coalition that will govern the country, should the ANC fail to secure 50% of the general elections next year. It is for the first time that political parties are negotiating a coalition agreement prior to an election. To explain what this means is Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng leader as most of you are probably aware that the party tried to work with different political parties in the province and has on numerous

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5:44

Libya is calm now after intense fighting between...

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2023/08/16

The situation is now calm in Libya after heavy fighting between the two main armed groups linked to the Tripoli-based government. At least 27 people were killed and 106 others injured when clashes broke out. We understand that the clashes were triggered by the detention of the head of the 444 Brigade, Colonel Mahmud Hamza, by the rival Al-Radaa Force on Monday. So who is this influential Colonel Mahmud Hamza and what does he stand for in the politics of Libya? GUEST: Ibrahim Deen, Independent

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10:17

Action SA leader and former City of Johannesburg...

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2023/08/15

Action SA leader and former City of Johannesburg mayor, Herman Mashaba says any investigations of councillors in the City of Joburg were within the law. This follows allegations that former executives in the City of Joburg unlawfully sanctioned investigations on councillors that were not compliant with the approved Group Forensics and Investigation Services delegations of authority. City of Joburg speaker says she will submit a report to the council on a probe into the allegations. We’re now joined

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7:19

ANC Youth League says they won't be apologizing to...

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2023/08/15

Will the ANC Youth League apologise to Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan? Gordhan demanded an apology after ANC Youth League President, Collen Malatji said he is obsessed with selling state owned enterprises. The comments followed an announcement about the process of unbundling Eskom. Gordhan says the comments fuel misinformation. We’re now joined by ANC Youth League spokesperson, Zama Khanyase.

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8:04

Appliances don't come from the box. They're donated,...

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2023/08/15

Today we tell you more about Makaziwe Mazaleni's journey which somehow demonstrates how passion and expertise can be utilised as universal qualities that transcend gender boundaries. Despite the odds and societal expectations, Makaziwe has shattered records by becoming the first woman graduate in a programme dominated by men. GUEST: Makaziwe Mazaleni, the first woman graduate on the Repair Programme

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7:01

We discovered that there is a machine there and we...

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2023/08/15

The Speaker of the City of Johannesburg will submit a report to the council on the outcomes of a probe into former leaders of the city who allegedly used the Group Forensics and Investigation Services system to victimise councillors. It is alleged former executives unlawfully sanctioned investigations on councillors that were neither compliant with the local government disciplinary regulations or compliant with the approved GFIS delegations of authority. City of Joburg Speaker Colleen Makhubele

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5:57

SA is calling on people to continue prioritizing...

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2023/08/15

The South African Medical Association is calling on people to continue prioritizing hygiene and social distancing to avoid being infected by the new Covid-19 variant. This follows an announcement by the World Health Organisation. The WHO says this variant is like to cause an infection spike, however, it is not severe. This variant is reportedly more transmissible compared to previous variants. We’re now joined by Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa, Chairperson of the South African Medical Association.

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6:20

Gauteng only contributed about 4000 jobs, the highest...

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2023/08/15

Earlier on today Stats SA announced that South Africa’s unemployment rate for the second quarter of 2023 has declined slightly to 32.6% from 32.9% in the first quarter. However, youth aged between 15-24 years and 25-34 years recorded the highest unemployment rates of 60,7% and 39,8% respectively. Joining us to explain the latest job stats is….. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa

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6:39

There have been at least 26 deaths in Ethiopia's...

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2023/08/15

Members of Parliament in Ethiopia have voted in favour of the state of emergency as they support government efforts to quell violence in the Amhara region. Violence has flared across Amhara over a disputed plan to absorb regional security forces into the national army, just this past Sunday an air strike killed at least 26 people in the region. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Commissioner of Research and Information Sharing @ the African Diaspora

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5:42

We handed over some of the uniforms to those people,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/14

Over 300 people were displaced by a fire that destroyed over 70 homes at Masingene Informal Settlement in KwaZulu-Natal. Emergency services was called to help evacuate residents after the fire broke out this past weekend, claiming one life. How will government be assisting that community? We’re now joined by Sboniso Mngadi, Spokesperson for the department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs in KwaZulu-Natal.

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10:44

Keready now offers integrated health services, via 46...

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2023/08/14

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. Today we tell you more about Keready initiative that was launched in February last year. Initially this initiative positioned itself as a youth Covid-19 vaccination campaign, but it has evolved into a movement that seeks to enhance healthcare-seeking behaviour among young people and improve access to health services. Keready now offers integrated health services, via 46 mobile health units, taken directly to young people and this month they are focusing on

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6:10

The former guardian of Bolobedu Queen-elect...

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2023/08/14

The former guardian of Bolobedu Queen-elect Masalanabo Modjadji Mathole Motshekga says he has not withdrawn from being her guardian, however, she turned 18 years old, and by law, she is now an adult. He says the queen-elect is old enough and ready to take her rightful place. He says her brother who is fighting for the throne knows that he is not the heir to the throne. Motshekga was speaking to Sakina Kamwendo earlier today

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