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9:29

The Bokamoso Arts Institute were crowned champions of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/17

Gift Mabuza, PRO of Bokamoso Arts Institute: “The Bokamoso Arts Institute back in the country after winning the 12th World Choir Games”

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8:08

In response to the strike, actors are worried that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/17

The strike by Hollywood writers and screen stars is gaining momentum and its impact will be felt by production houses in other parts of the world. Negotiations collapsed on Thursday last week and the fight continues over the way streaming services are investing in artificial intelligence, threatening the jobs of writers and actors. What impact will artificial intelligence have in the film industry? Guest: Jonathan Handel Entertainment and Technology Attorney and Journalist.

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6:45

In the upcoming election, you will see flames, we...

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2023/07/17

Are we likely to see a marriage between the PAC and Azapo as we head towards elections? The parties have done a series of joint events and project over the past few years. They met this weekend to discuss the possibility of having unity among leftist organisations in preparation for 2024. Is there a cooperation agreement? To discuss the outcomes of the meeting, Guest: Mzwanele Nyhontso, president of the PAC

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5:09

After multiple delays, the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial...

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2023/07/17

The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria this morning, following numerous delays. The trial was postponed last month after presiding judge Tshifhiwa Maumela fell ill and was later suspended, following complaints about him delaying handing down several reserved judgements. GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC reporter….

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5:52

A grain deal allowing food to be exported from...

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2023/07/17

Russia has withdrawn from the grain deal that allows food to be exported from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, arguing that assurances by the United Nations that it would be able to sell its own goods have not been fulfilled. Another Russian complaint is that some of the grain went to rich countries. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick

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6:25

ANC Ekurhuleni Conference set aside

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2023/07/17

The ANC Ekurhuleni Conference that took place in May last year has been set aside by the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. You may recall that former Ekurhuleni mayor Mzwandile Masina won that particular conference by a narrow margin, however there was that controversial issue of 19 votes that were quarantined by the ANC which were ultimately disqualified. So what’s going to happen next moving forward? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC Senior Political

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8:09

South Africa's first visually-impaired tour guide,...

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2023/07/14

In conversation with South Africa's first visually-impaired tour guide, Winston Fani. Earlier this year, after hearing his story, Cape Town Tourism decided to cover Fani’s tuition costs, a move that assisted him to obtain his tourism qualification and ultimately enabled him to become South Africa’s first-ever qualified blind-tour guide. GUEST: Winston Fani, Cape Town's first blind tour guide

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7:39

The HAITU marched to the Health Department in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/14

Members of the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union marched to the Health Department in Polokwane today. They demand that Health MEC, Dr Popi Ramathuba fills all outstanding vacancies in the province and ensure Covid-19 contract workers are given permanent posts. The union also says nurses have been working under pressure due to staff shortages, because over 1000 positions remain vacant. How did the department respond? We’re now joined by HAITU’s General Secretary, Lerato Mthunzi.

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3:40

According to Colonel Adele Myburgh, 28 suspected...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/14

28 suspected illegal miners are expected to appear before the Orkney Magistrates' Court next week Monday, facing charges of conspiracy to commit a crime, attempted murder and for contravention of the Immigration Act. According to Colonel Adele Myburgh, some of the illegal miners, whilst trying to flee, fired shots towards the police and when the police returned fire - one suspect was wounded and later died whilst being treated in a nearby hospital. GUEST: Colonel Adele Myburgh, North-West Police

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12:28

Savior Kasukuwere claims he came to South Africa for...

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2023/07/14

Saviour Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe’s independent presidential candidate says he disagrees with Zimbabwe’s High Court judgment that prohibits him from running in the country's presidential election that is due to take place next month. Kasukuwere has also instructed his lawyers to attend to the matter. He joins us now to elaborate further on this and also to talk about his presidential campaign. GUEST: Savior Kasukuwere, Zimbabwe’s independent presidential candidate

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22:36

UDM President, Bantu Holomisa says South Africa need...

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2023/07/13

THE INNERVIEW: Let’s get some political reaction to today’s Constitutional Court ruling that President Cyril Ramaphosa acted rationally when he suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Mkhwebane in June 2022, just two days after Mkhwebane informed him that she was investigating the Phala Phala matter. The Constitutional Court upheld the suspension and dismissed her application to halt the Section 194 inquiry into her fitness for office. We’re now

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4:22

Musa’s audition in this year’s Britain Got Talent...

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2023/07/13

International award-winning professional dancer, Musa Motha is our guest today as we celebrate him for raising the South African flag high. Musa’s audition in this year’s Britain Got Talent competition, made history as he received the first-ever group Golden Buzzer. It is also important to mention that last month, Motha won the Emerging Artist Award at the National Dance Awards ceremony that took place in the UK. He unfortunately didn’t win the ultimate prize when competing in the Britain Got Talent

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7:33

Unilever agrees to pay a R16 million penalty without...

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2023/07/13

Unilever has reached an agreement with the Competition Commission and will pay a R16m penalty without admitting guilt. The Competition Commission accused the multinational consumer goods company of anticompetitive behaviour in 2017. The commission’s investigation found that Unilever and Malaysia's Sime Darby Hudson Knight agreed not to compete with each other in respect of certain pack sizes of margarine and edible oils. For more on that we are joined by Magkale Mohlala, Head of Cartels at the

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6:00

In Gqeberha, complaints have been made about a shop...

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2023/07/13

The South African Human Rights Commission is probing complaints about a shop owner in Gqeberha who is refusing entry to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Dawood Lagardien, the owner of La Gardi Plastics and Baking Requirements erected a sign outside the shop. The sign says "LGBTQ not welcome at La Gardi. Save our children!!! Right of admission reserved!!! Members of the community sent complaints to the commission, asking for an investigation. Guest: Dr Eileen Carter, Provincial Manager for the

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10:26

When Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Advocate Busisiwe...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/13

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the judgment by the Constitutional Court which affirmed his position that he followed the law when he suspended Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Earlier on today, the Constitutional Court ruled that Ramaphosa followed due process and fairness when he suspended Mkhwebane after impeachment proceedings began in Parliament.GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Senior lecturer in criminal and procedural law at the University of Pretoria

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8:26

U.S-Africa Summit – How will it benefit the African...

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2023/07/13

The U.S remains committed to partnering and amplifying investment opportunities with African countries. This was revealed by Scott Nathan, CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation - he was speaking during a virtual media briefing hosted on the side-lines of the US-Africa Business Summit that is currently underway in Botswana. The theme for this year’s Summit is “Enhancing Africa’s Value in Global Value Chains”. It aims to explore new and evolving opportunities to build a

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6:44

Eastern Cape NPA granted leave to appeal a 5-year...

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2023/07/13

The NPA in the Eastern Cape has been granted leave to appeal a sentence imposed by the Mthatha Regional Court, where a man was sentenced to five years imprisonment for raping a nine-year old girl two years ago. The NPA felt that the sentence was lenient and decided to approach the High Court for leave to appeal. GUEST: Luxolo Tyali, NPA Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

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7:21

What is going on with Cope?

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/12

What is going on with Cope? Willie Madisha and Mzwandile Nhleko say they want to restore Cope. The party was deregistered from the CIPC as a corporate entity. Madisha and Nhleko through their legal representative have written to the IEC informing them that they are taking steps to restore the registration. They say there was no valid meeting prior to the deregistration. We’re now joined by Cope’s Mzwandile Nhleko.

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11:44

KZN Premier says if municipalities have no capacity...

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2023/07/12

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has vowed to take action against municipalities who continue to receive poor audit outcomes. Dube-Ncube has also made it clear that her administration will no longer tolerate municipalities who defy the provincial government’s authority. She joins us now to elaborate further on this and also to talk about the state of municipalities in KZN. GUEST: Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal

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6:13

innovative e-gifting global ecosystem platform for...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/12

Reginald Sibeko tells us more about an e-gifting platform that is designed to help hospitality companies to grow their businesses. According to him, in order for one to prosper in today’s and tomorrow’s hospitality industry as it evolves, companies will need to become skilled at using technology platforms like Isipo. GUEST: Reginald Sibeko, Managing Director at Micros SA

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