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The National Pulse

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6:10

SANTACO says Western Cape law enforcement officers...

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2023/08/02

Cape Town taxi drivers and law enforcement officers had a standoff last night after some taxis were impounded, leading to an assault of a traffic officer. In another clash today, law enforcement officers fired shots and wounded a taxi driver who was allegedly riotous. What is the problem? We are now joined by Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO Chairperson in the Western Cape.

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7:56

The estimated cost to fix Lilian Ngoyi Street...

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2023/08/02

The City of Joburg says it will cost R178 million to fix Lilian Ngoyi Street following the gas explosion two weeks ago. The city says this amount is an estimate and could increase as time goes. So far, the city has spent R4 million since the explosion. We are now joined by the City manager, Floyd Brink.

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3:02

Afriforum’s Private Prosecution Unit says it will...

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2023/08/02

Afriforum’s Private Prosecution Unit says it will make an application to gain access to case docket the NPA used to get to the decision not to prosecute former sports Minister and ANC secretary Fikile Mbalula. The organisation says while it welcomes the decision by the NPA, it will make a decision once it has seen the case docket. We’re now joined by Afriforum’s Barry Bateman.

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12:49

Investigating officers in Rosemary Ndlovu's murder...

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2023/08/02

Today we celebrate Sergeant Keshi Mabunda, the police officer behind the arrest of serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu. Earlier this year Mabunda was awarded the Detective of the Year accolade at the SAPS national excellence awards for solving the Rosemary Ndlovu case. GUEST: Sgt Keshi Mabunda, SAPS Investigating Officer

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8:49

MEC, Zolile Williams says the road infrastructure...

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2023/08/02

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape operates on just seven of its 17 fire trucks. It needs an additional five functional fire trucks in order to meet the demands of its fire department. The shortage of fire trucks is an issue affecting the entire Eastern Cape province. Cogta MEC, Zolile Williams says the whole province needs 233 fire trucks to respond efficiently to fire related emergencies, however, there are only 110, and only 62 of those are operational. How does the

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5:39

Ronald Lamola is working on a bill that could clear...

The National Pulse ·

2023/08/02

Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is working on a bill that could clear the names of people who got criminal records for breaching have Covid-19 Covid-19 regulations. There are over 340 000 people who got criminal records for contravening lockdown rules between March 2020 and January 2021. The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill could see all those criminal records cleared. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Matters wants to finalise it before end of 2023. We’re now joined by

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5:51

No person including Donald Trump is above the...

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2023/08/02

Former US President Donald Trump says his latest indictment is an attempt by the Biden Administration to interfere with the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Yesterday, federal prosecutors in the US indicted Trump for his role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. However, despite all his legal woes, Trump remains a serious presidential candidate. GUEST (UK): Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham

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5:42

The fuel price is going up at midnight

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2023/08/01

Some bad news for motorists. The fuel price is going up at midnight, unleaded petrol will be hiked by 37 cents a litre and diesel with increase by 72 cents. This increase will bring the price of 95 unleaded petrol to R22.83 a litre in Gauteng. It cost R25.42 this time last year. The price of diesel will now be R20.21 a litre, this time last year, it cost R24.52. We’re now joined by Layton Beard, spokesperson for the Automobile Association.

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9:59

Toufeeg Williamns was caught in a gang shootout while...

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2023/08/01

Western Cape’s MEC for Community Safety, Reagen Allen has condemned the murder of a LEAP officer in Mitchells Plain. Toufeeg Williamns was caught in a gang shootout while walking with his daughter. He was off duty when the shootout was happening and he got hit by a stray bullet. We’re now joined by Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, Reagen Allen

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8:44

Build One SA has unveiled a list of the first 24...

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2023/08/01

Build One SA has unveiled a list of the first 24 candidates who will stand for election to parliament and provincial legislatures under Bosa in 2024. The organisation opened its recruitment drive a few months ago and received five hundred applications from candidates who went through a selection process. It has now reveals its first 24, however, it is looking for 400 candidates. How does this model work? We’re now joined by Mudzuli Rakhivhane, Head of Candidate Recruitment at Bosa

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10:16

We have already launched an open training facility in...

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2023/08/01

The late release of dead bodies at the Hillbrow Mortuary has affected the business of undertakers in Johannesburg. Undertakers say the mortuary is keeping bodies in for way too long before releasing them to families. Some bodies had already decomposed by the time they were released. This is due to a shortage of pathologists to perform autopsies from people who died from unnatural causes. We’re bow joined by Thembalethu Mpahlaza, Acting CEO for Forensic Medical Services.

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6:15

four people died in two separate shack fires reported...

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2023/08/01

South Africa continues to experience an increase in shack fires and related emergencies during these extremely cold temperatures. Earlier on today, four people died in two separate shack fires reported in the City of Johannesburg. Just this past weekend, six people died in a shack fire in Khayelitsha. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi has urged South Africans to take extra care during the current cold spell. But what more can be done to prevent shack

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7:01

Adv Mshololo asked what the significance was of Steyn...

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2023/08/01

Advocate Zandile Mshololo who represents accused number five in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has wrapped up her cross-examination of police Cellphone Records Analyst, Colonel Lambertus Steyn. Earlier on Mshololo asked what the significance was of Steyn including cellphone pictures of accused number three in his evidence. Five men are on trial in the Pretoria High Court for the murder of the football star in 2014. GUEST: Horisiani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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10:47

The United States has urged the Taliban authorities...

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2023/08/01

The United States has urged the Taliban authorities to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly for women, girls, and vulnerable communities. Senior representatives of the two countries met recently in Doha to discuss matters of critical interests in Afghanistan. Joining us to explain the significance of this meeting is…. GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Independent Researcher

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9:50

NSFAS explain why people are being defunded

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/31

We continue to get calls from our listeners about being defunded by NSFAS halfway through the year. We spoke to our listener, Muvhango earlier about his case. We’ve got NSFAS spokesperson, Slumezi Skosana on the line to clarify what the rules are and why people are being defunded. This is an extension of a conversation KG Moeketsi had with NSFAS last week on the Talking Point.

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6:21

The African Transformation Movement feels that the...

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2023/07/31

The African Transformation Movement is challenging acting Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka’s report on Phala Phala. The party has filed court papers at the Gauteng High Court. It says there are some critical arguments it believes should be considered by the court because they are falwed. We’re now joined by ATM Spokesperson, Zama Ntshona.

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10:12

Displaying the apartheid flag is a provocation says...

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2023/07/31

Will the United Nations Human Rights Council have jurisdiction over the case the Democratic Alliance wants to open against the EFF? DA leader, John Steenhuisen announced that his party would be laying charges against the EFF for singing the song ‘Kill the Boer’ during this past weekend’s 10th anniversary celebration. Malema had previously been taken to court over the song and the Equality Court ruled that ‘Kill the Boer’ is no hate speech. We’re now joined by Professor André Thomashausen, Unisa’s

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9:22

A book club has been launched in Limpopo to help...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/31

The department of education in Limpopo has started book clubs to improve reading and writing at rural schools. The initiative is aimed at motivating learners from all grades to develop interest in expanding their knowledge through reading. To tell us more about this initiative is…. GUEST: Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya, MEC for Education in Limpopo

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10:06

“Is the EFF a political party that can survive Julius...

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2023/07/31

The Economic Freedom Fighters hosted a successful 10 anniversary this past weekend. The party filled FNB Stadium that takes over 90 000 people. The celebration was attended by leaders from other political parties as well as supporters from other countries. Party leader, Julius Malema gave an electrifying speech that stunned crowds as he ended it with a microphone drop while being elevated on a red platform. He promised an efficient government should his party be voted into leadership and took a

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5:31

The intensification of abortion politics in the US...

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2023/07/31

As abortion politics intensify in the US, the impact will be felt in Africa too. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR is at the centre of a the debate about abortion and Republicans are threatening to pull the plug on the programme, arguing it is indirectly being used to support abortions. The programme funds up to 15% of the health budget in South Africa and has saved millions of lives on the continent as well. Youth development organisation, Youth Health Africa says the

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