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The National Pulse

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8:19

The Mitchells Plain District Hospital is celebrating...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/25

Guest: Evan Swart, CEO @Mitchells Plain District Hospital

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8:00

The National Union of Public Service and Allied...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/25

The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers says the North West government plans to terminate contracts of more than 15 000 Expanded Public Works Programme workers. Members of the union held a march to the Public Works office in Mahikeng to raise their concerns. They accuse the government of intending to terminate so they can replace workers with people who will vote for the ruling party in 2024. How did the government respond to the march? We’re now joined by Solly Malema, General

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7:55

North West Department of Public Works refutes...

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2023/07/25

Guest: Matshube Mfoloe - North West Public Works Spokesperson.

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8:25

The Department of Correctional Services says it does...

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2023/07/25

Following several videos of private citizens wearing prison uniform replicas, circulating on social media. The Department of Correctional Services has cautioned those involved in such acts to stop with immediate effect, reminding them that such conduct is illegal and punishable in law. GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo: Spokesperson, Department of Correctional Services

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4:22

Lenin Ndebele says the Wagner group is in Mali...

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2023/07/25

The U.S has announced sanctions against three Malian officials, accusing them of coordinating the spread of Russia's Wagner mercenary group in the West African country. U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says civilian casualties have more than tripled since Wagner forces were deployed there. GUEST (ZIMBABWE): Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

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7:58

IMF and World Bank are for the rich developed...

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2023/07/25

Today is day two of BRICS national security advisors meeting. The meeting is expected to discuss security related matters and we also understand that the issue of Saudi Arabia and UAE potentially joining BRICS may also be discussed. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

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9:58

Employees are legally entitled to sick leave but...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

In another example of why people should refrain from abusing sick leave, SARS has won its case against an employee who was fired for dishonesty. Benneth Mathebula who was a junior investigator took sick leave in 2020, however, on the day he claimed he was sick, his supervisor saw him at the EFF’s march against Click’s racist advert. On return, he was asked why he had been dishonest about his whereabouts, he said he was indeed sick that day, however, he felt better after taking medication. SARS

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8:49

Two awards have been received by Khulisa Social...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

Non-Profit Organisation Khulisa Social Solutions has been recognised for its charity work in Alexandra and other vulnerable communities in South Africa with two awards. The latest awards received by Khulisa are the ‘CEO Today Africa Award’ and ‘Best Social Solutions Not-for-Profit 2023. GUEST: Lesley Ann Van Selm, Founder and Managing Director of Khulisa Social Solutions

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6:18

In today's proceedings, eight SAPS officers who were...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

Eight members of the SAPS who were caught on camera assaulting civilians on the N1 are appearing in court today. The media has been granted permission to record proceedings. They were caught on camera in a video that went viral a few weeks ago. What has happened in court so far? We’re now joined by SABC News Reporter, Prabashni Naicker.

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6:07

According to Dr Zoleka Ntondini, the virus is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

The department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever in the Mnquma, Makana and Nelson Mandelay bay municipalities. This is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects domestic and wild pigs. Villagers in the areas say it is better to slaughter their pigs before the department culls them to try and curb a spread. Many of them depend on pig farming as a source of income. We’re now joined by Dr Zoleka Ntondini, Director for Animal Health at the

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7:04

The ANC is experiencing serious frustrations,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

We look at Mbalula’s controversial remarks about Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Speaking at the ANC Women's League conference yesterday, Secretary-General of the ANC Fikile Mbalula expressed frustration about the state of Transnet and suggested that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan must fix the logistical firm or face being moved. Mbalula has since clarified his remarks, saying his comments were not a threat but a clarion call. GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent political

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5:44

Alberto's chance of becoming Prime Minister is slim...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/24

Spain’s Popular Party has won the country’s national elections, but it fell short of its hopes of scoring a much bigger victory and forcing the removal of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Joining us to explain what’s likely to happen moving forward is….. GUEST: Marta Garrich, Spanish political affairs

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8:34

Mabece and the Trek4Mandela team have successfully...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/21

Today we celebrate one of our own, Songezo Mabece, SAfm’s presenter of ‘The Viewpoint’. Mabece and the Trek4Mandela team have successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of raising awareness and support on menstrual health for the Caring4Girls programme. GUEST: Songezo Mabece, SAfm Presenter of ‘The Viewpoint’

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8:13

Jack Bloom suggests the Department of Health assess...

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2023/07/21

Yesterday we spoke to Gauteng health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko about the shortage of 18 neonatal ICUs in Gauteng hospitals. During the interview, the MEC said he had spoken to Gauteng DA’s shadow health MEC Jack Bloom about the shortage and from what she understood, they had an understanding. We now have Jack Bloom, on the line and he wants to respond to that interview.

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6:23

There will be additional small harbors built in KZN,...

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2023/07/21

In its bid to increase its skills pool and empower young people, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure held a career exhibition for opportunities in the oceans and built environment. They also used the exhibition to announce on newly proclaimed small harbours that will be built in provinces like KWaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape. We’re now joined by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala.

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2:45

An ammonia cylinder that exploded at a factory in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/21

One person has been injured after an ammonia cylinder exploded at a factory in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, earlier today. The exact cause of the incident is still unknown, however, the injured employee was treated on scene and has since been transported to hospital with minor injuries. GUEST: William Ntladi, Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson

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5:22

Advocate Mnisi has put it to Khumalo that state...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/21

Advocate Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, is currently cross-examining Zandile Khumalo in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. She was present when Meyiwa was shot and killed at his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. Mnisi has put it to Khumalo that state witness Mthokozisi Twala will come and testify that accused number 2 had a knife during the alleged murder. Khumalo, who earlier claimed one of the suspects had dreadlocks, insists that she saw accused

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7:26

Khusela Diko says they are quite confident that the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/21

ANC Women’s League Conference is currently underway at the St George’s hotel in Pretoria. You may recall that last week, the women’s league was forced to postpone the conference by a week over disputes relating to the credentials of delegates. For more on the status of the conference, we are joined by…. GUEST: Khusela Diko, Member of the ANC Women’s League National Task Team

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6:26

We get 74% of our rice from Thailand, which is the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/21

Wandile Sihlobo helps us understand the ramifications of India’s decision to ban rice exports. Currently, India accounts for more than 40% of world rice exports and the cut in shipments could inflate global prices already pushed up by the crisis over the Ukrainian grain export deal. GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Economist Expert

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4:29

It is a busy period for the Gauteng Education...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/20

It is a busy period for the Gauteng Education department. Tomorrow is the last day for parents to do online applications for grade 1 and 8 in Gauteng. The department says no applications will be accepted after the deadline. Over 700 000 applications have been successfully submitted so far. All parents will outstanding documents need to submit them by the 28th of July. The department has also launched a safety programme targeting 1700 schools following high incidents of violence in a number of

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