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6:23

Police Minister’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba says...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/12

12 people have been identified so far in connection with the torching of trucks in the past few days. The number of burnt trucks has now risen to 21 after a new incident in Mpumalanga where a passenger also suffered burn wounds. Police minister Bheki Cele says he is ruling out the possibility that the torching of the trucks could be linked to the July 2021 unrest. We’re now joined by Police Minister Bheki Cele’s Spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba.

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5:07

It remains unclear what caused the fire, which...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/12

City of Tshwane’s emergency services is appealing to residents to be cautious and place candles in safe candle holders, and not leave fire burning overnight without supervision or over electrical plugs. This after a shack fire at a Mamelodi transit camp claimed the life of a man and two children. The emergency services department was called to respond to the fire around 2am today and they found an informal dwelling of about three rooms completely burned down. Guest: Charles Mabaso, spokesperson for

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6:27

Following ConCourt’s AARTO ruling, the Automobile...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/12

The Automobile Association of South Africa reacts to ConCourt’s AARTO ruling. This as today’s ruling is set to have major implications for motorists. Earlier on today, the Constitutional Court ruled against the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) in its challenge to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) and the Aarto Amendment Act, affirming the department of transport’s position that AARTO Act is constitutional. GUEST: Layton Beard, AA Spokesperson

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6:24

KZN transport department says it doesn’t believe...

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2023/07/11

What is government’s response to the ongoing torching of trucks? Two more trucks were burnt in KZN last night, bringing the number of torched trucks to 16 in just two days. It is alleged two truck drivers were attacked by a group of armed men and robbed of their belongings. The incident happened in Canefields between between Enseleni and Empangeni in KZN. Police minister, Bheki Cele says he doesn’t believe the incidents are related to the anniversary of the 2021 July unrest. Guest: KwaZulu-Natal

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6:39

As a result of attacks on drivers and torched trucks...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/11

Safety in the transport and logistics industry topped the agenda on day 2 of the Southern African Transport Conference at the CSIR in Pretoria today. Stakeholders in the industry are calling for protection of their staff and businesses from criminals who have attacking drivers and torching trucks since Sunday. 16 trucks have been set alight so far. We’re now joined by SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi.

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8:20

The DA says its pact with the IFP in KZN will move...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/11

Earlier on today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal announced that they have signed what they term “a historic Service Delivery Pact” that will ensure that where each party holds seats in a hung municipality, they will work together to improve service delivery and better the lives of residents. To explain what this service delivery pact entails is….. GUEST: Francois Rogers, DA leader in KwaZulu-Natal

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2:37

A 27 year old man has been arrested in connection...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/11

A 27 year old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of his 59 year old mother, 27 year old sister and 10 year old nephew. Police were called by the community to report a domestic violence incident and upon arrival, all three victims had been hacked to death. The man will appear in court on three counts of murder. Guest: Limpopo police spokesperson, Malesela Ledwaba

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5:46

European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/11

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favour of Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes. Semenya has been in a long-running dispute with governing body, World Athletics, since regulations requiring her to take hormone treatment to decrease her natural testosterone levels, were introduced in 2018. She has twice failed in legal battles to overturn the decision. The case at the European Court of Huma Rights was against the government of Switzerland for not

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4:43

Authorities in Plateau State in Nigeria have eased a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/11

Authorities in Plateau State in Nigeria have eased a 24-hour security curfew that was imposed on Sunday, following recent attacks that left at least 11 people dead and properties burned. For more details on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Eniola Daniel, Reporter for The Guardian Nigeria

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7:39

"Students are not receiving their money on time"...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

What exactly are the issues with the new NSFAS allowance payment system? Students at the Tshwane University of Technology say the appointment of the new service provider to facilitate direct payments to students is not sufficient. Some have not yet receieved their meal allowances for June and July. They are calling for the new system to be scrapped. Members of the South African Students Congress met with NSFAS this past weekend to raise some of the concerns. What came out of that meeting? Guest:

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5:45

Unions in the communications sector want to meet with...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

Unions in the communications sector want to meet with the SABC following reports that it is on the verge of financial collapse and may struggle to pay staff salaries in the near future. Sunday Times reported yesterday that the SABC may be forced to apply for business rescue after making a loss of more than R1 billion in the financial year that ended in March 2023. Guest: Communication Workers’ Union General Secretary, Aubrey Tshabalala.

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10:02

Africans should use their skills to develop Africa,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

We hear from Professor Abdon Atangana, who was recently awarded the UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for his contribution to mathematics. After receiving the award, Atangana encouraged Africans to utilise their skills to develop the African continent. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Professor Abdon Atangana, Professor of Applied Mathematics in the Institute for Groundwater Studies at the University of the Free State

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7:34

Police initially said they didn’t have a van to go...

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2023/07/10

The community of Langa in Cape Town and the family of a five year old child who was burnt with boiling water are fuming. Five year old Unako Kala was playing with dogs in her street when the woman poured a bucket of boiling water on him. Her family recalls Unako came home screaming with open burn wounds after the incident. A 22 year old woman remains in custody, facing a charge of intent to do grievous bodily harm. Guest: Yonela Mnyombolo, family spokesperson and aunt to the five year old.

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4:40

Several trucks were set alight on the N4 last night...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

Five trucks were set alight on the N4 near the Waterval Boven Tunnel in Mpumalanga last night. Truck drivers were attacked and robbed of their belongings. We understand that some of the drivers are still traumatised as they spent the cold night in the bushes hiding from their attackers. GUEST: Eric Lubisi, SABC News reporter…..

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7:37

There are concerns about Bongo's fitness to run the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

Gabon President Ali Bongo has announced that he will run for re-election next month. Bongo has been in power for 14 years and questions are being asked about his fitness to run the nation, as it is public knowledge that he suffered a stroke in 2018 and has mobility difficulties. So what more can he offer the Gabonese Republic? We find out from ……. GUEST: Dr William Mpofu, Political analyst & Researcher at the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies

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3:38

Is it snowy in your area?

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/10

A rare snowfall covered the City of Johannesburg this morning, including the eastern areas of Gauteng, Heidelberg and parts of Vosloorus. The public and small stock farmers are advised that the very cold, wet and windy conditions may pose a risk to livestock, vulnerable crops and plants. GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, Meteorologist from the South African Weather Services

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8:29

Today we celebrate two Metro Police officers who were...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/07

Today we celebrate two Metro Police officers who were recently awarded the Gold Cross for Bravery. In 2013, both officers foiled a planned armed robbery and almost lost their lives as they suffered multiple gunshot wounds. GUEST: Constable Quinton Steenberg, Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer GUEST: Constable Yul Liesering, Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer

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6:37

Health Department says all community service doctors...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/07

Over 80 community service doctors in Limpopo remain in limbo after they were not placed in hospitals. The doctors were informed by the national department that they had been allocated to Limpopo and were meant to start work on the 1st of July, however they have not been appointed to hospitals. The province has a shortage of doctors, especially in rural hospitals. What is the way forward with regards to these doctors? We’re now joined by Victor Khanyile, Programme manager for HR at the Department of

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10:46

Stats SA reported recently that 3.4 million youth out...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/07

What should the response be to the issue of young people between the ages of 15 to 24 who cannot be accounted for within the formal education, employment or training? Stats SA reported recently that 3.4 million youth out of the 10.2 million who are unemployed are not at school, and aren’t in any form of training either. The NYDA today held a status of the youth dialogue with the National Planning Commission to discuss ways to bring these young people into the economy. We are now joined by Thulisa

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6:51

ATM says suspended public protector had over one...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/07

The African Transformation Movement has written to the Judicial Service Commission, raising concerns about the ConCourt’s delayed judgment on the case of suspended Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. They are arguing that the undue delay risks rendering the judgment moot and purely academic with no real impact on the injustice faced by Advocate Mkhwebane. GUEST: Mxolisi Makhubu, ATM Spokesperson

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