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9:11

Agroecological Hub of the Free State Rural Women...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/07

In conversation with Moipone Jwayi from the Free State Rural Women Assembly Agroecological Hub about the role that food gardens play in addressing food insecurity in the country. Jwayi is one of the owners of a women owned food garden in the Free State, called ‘The Free State Rural Women Assembly Agroecological Hub’ that was established in 2017 and is run by a group of 19 women who are tirelessly fighting hunger in their community. GUEST: Moipone Jwayi, owner of the Free State Rural Women Assembly

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6:14

An investigation is ongoing following the death of a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/07

The death of a grade 9 pupil at Queens High School in Johannesburg has brought back the issue of bullying at school. 15 year old Brian Ndlovu died last week after he was allegedly ambushed by other boys in the bathroom and given poison. The principal at the school says there is no prior record of the boy being bullied before this incident. Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane visited the school today. We’re now joined by Gauteng Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona.

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10:01

Western Cape government discusses the possibility of...

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2023/08/07

Over 60 people have been arrested following ongoing violence against motorists and damage to government property as the taxi strike continues in the Western Cape. Two people have been killed so far and three have been injured. Some clinics have been closed as healthcare workers couldn’t make it to work. How is the situation now? We’re now joined Western Cape’s MEC for Community Safety and Police Oversight.

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7:06

As explained by Equal Education, some of these...

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2023/08/07

As tensions between the Western Cape Government and Santaco grow. Equal Education says they are deeply concerned about the impact the ongoing taxi strike by the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) is having on learners and school communities in the province and they are urging government to find an urgent solution to the current situation. GUEST: Nontsikelelo Dlulani, Equal Education’s Head of Organising in the Western Cape

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7:14

Niger coup deadline expires: Air space closes as...

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2023/08/07

World News: A deadline set by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum has expired and Niger's coup leaders have decided to close the country's airspace until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from their neighbours. They have also made it clear that Niger's armed forces are ready to defend the country should the ECOWAS decide to deploy military force. GUEST: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at

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9:38

NYDA Board Member: “Looking at NYDA’s nine clean...

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2023/08/04

Guest: Thulisa Ndlela

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4:08

Police are looking for a man who assaulted and robbed...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/04

A healthcare worker at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital was assaulted with a hammer and robbed of her cellphone in a lift in the premises of the hospital. The staff member was rushed to casualty after the culprit managed to escape. It is not clear whether or not the culprit was also a patient at the hospital. We're now joined by Tabudi Madisha, spokesperson for the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.

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6:49

Brics Nuclear Medicine should be established to...

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2023/08/04

Brics health ministers have signed a declaration following a four day discussion. Among the things discussed, is the need to establish a Brics Nuclear Medicine, to reduce oncology diseases and improve the life quality of palliative care patients.. The ministers also agreed to build a TB research network to reduce the burden of TB in Brics member states. Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla says through this platform, there is an opportunity to make our voices heard as BRICS countries as we build our hard

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6:03

Cape Town is currently hosting a two-day national...

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2023/08/04

We unpack the two-day national dialogue on collation governments that is currently underway in Cape Town. This as many of you are probably aware that since 2016, many coalitions formed in most metropolitan councils (City of Johannesburg, Tshwane, Nelson Mandela Bay) continue to be unstable. So will this gathering coming up with concrete solutions? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr TK Pooe, Public Policy Specialist from Wits University

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17:18

They skipped the disciplinary and they went to the...

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2023/08/04

Following the SIU’s announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the unit to investigate allegations of maladministration in the affairs of the office of the Premier in KwaZulu-Natal. Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube says her office will cooperate fully with the SIU - however, she has denied claims that she is being probed for wrong-doing, arguing that the proclamation clearly states that it covers allegations of unlawful and improper conduct that took place between 1 April 2007 and 29 July

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9:15

Our party UZA has the highest proportion of women on...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/04

In conversation with the leader of the United Zimbabwe Alliance, Elisabeth Valerio who will stand as the only female presidential candidate in the upcoming national election that is due to take place in three weeks’ time. GUEST: Elisabeth Valerio, Leader of the United Zimbabwe Alliance

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7:00

Eskom says two or three of their employees were...

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2023/08/04

Eskom says one of its vehicles was torched this morning in Khayelitsha and they believe that the incident is linked to the ongoing taxi strike in the Western Cape. Following this unfortunate incident, the power utility has decided to suspend its services in Khayelitsha, Delft, Belhar, Du Noon, Phillipi and Fisantekraal. Joining us to elaborate further on this, is….. GUEST: Mbulelo Yedwa, Eskom Cape Coastal Cluster General Manager

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6:59

More than five vehicles, including a provincial...

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2023/08/03

City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis has condemned the torching of busses and all lawlessness associated with the strike by taxi associations in the Western Cape. Taxi Associations resolved to go on a strike from today, pulling all taxis off the road until the 9th of August. Two buses were torched earlier and some taxis were driving at a snail pace on the freeway, causing traffic. SANTACO earlier denied that its members were responsible for the torching of buses. The City of Cape Town says it

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24:27

THE INNERVIEW: What’s really behind the recent spate...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

Some scholars and experts have always argued that rising social and economic stresses have eroded public confidence in institutions of democratic governance around the world and perhaps even worse in Africa, hence we are witnessing several military seizures of power. But what’s really behind the recent spate of coups in Africa and what’s the role of external actors in fueling these coups and how can our leaders reverse this trend? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Dr Olayinka Ajala, Senior

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10:04

Professor Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu became...

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2023/08/03

We celebrate Professor Hangwelani Hope Magidimisha-Chipungu after becoming the first Black woman in South Africa to obtain full professorship in the discipline of Town and Regional Planning”

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6:50

When you enter my property and start taking pictures...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

Can you argue for invasion of privacy if visuals or photographs of you are taken while you are in a public place? Gojane from Kroonstad yesterday raised an issue about CCTV cameras installed by property owners for security reasons that film people walking or driving on public roads. He says it's an invasion of his privacy. But what is an invasion of privacy? We're now joined by Lerato Ntwampe, Social Media Legal Consultant.

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11:31

Santaco in the Western Cape says that they are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

Taxi associations in the Western Cape are going on a strike indefinitely. They have pulled their taxis off the road from today until the 9th of August. This is in protest against what they say is targeting taxi drivers by the government. A stand-off ensued between taxi drivers and law enforcement officers on Tuesday and yesterday. Taxi associations held a meeting today to decide on a way forward. There are also allegations that some taxi drivers burnt buses earlier today. We're now joined by Nceba

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4:45

State witness Mthokozisi Thwala says the alleged...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

State witness Mthokozisi Thwala says the alleged intruders used English words when they demanded cellphones and money - but insists they were Zulu/ SeSotho speakers. Thwala is under cross-examination at the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial, underway at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana soccer star, who was shot and killed in 2014, while at Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus. Defence lawyer Sipho Ramosepele - who represents accused one and two - is the

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5:08

For next year's elections, the Electoral Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

The Electoral Commission is proposing that the deposit to be paid by parties challenging for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures be increased by R100 000 for next year's elections. Those who wish to contest as independent candidates will also be affected by this latest proposal, as they will have to pay R20 000 per regional election and R15 000 for the provincial legislature. GUEST: Kate Bapela, IEC Spokesperson

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4:08

An agreement between Botswana and Namibia allows...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/03

The Botswana government has announced that its citizens can now travel across the border between Botswana and Namibia without the need for a passport. This as the two countries have signed an agreement that allows their citizens to use National Identity Cards as travel documents. GUEST ON THE LINE (Botswana): Bakang Tiro, Reporter for the Patriot newspaper in Botswana

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