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11:40

General Gaudence Milanzi, Tanzanian Ambassador to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/07

Today the world is observing World Kiswahili Language Day as declared by UNESCO Member States in its 41st Session in 2021. Swahili has for centuries been the language of commerce in East Africa, becoming a second language to tens of millions across trading routes. GUEST: Retired Major-General Gaudence Milanzi, Tanzanian Ambassador to South Africa GUEST ON THE LINE (TANZANIA): Majid Mswahili, Assistant Lecture at the Muslim University of Morogoro

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23:27

A victim of the extortion in the construction...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/06

THE INNERVIEW: The Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal wants to negotiate business forums blocking construction projects in the province. MEC Sipho Nkosi says over R3 billion has been lost due to the delays. A school in the province has not been able to go ahead with construction due to forums demanding 30% of profits or protection fees. They have stopped construction at the school at least seven times. What impact have these forums had on service delivery and what is it that they really

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9:40

Tebogo Malope says Siya Kolisi's story is an easy one...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/06

Tebogo Malope’s film, ‘Rise: The Story of Siya Kolisi’ has won an award at the The Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The documentary looks into rugby player, Siya Kolisi’s rise from the township to being the South Africa’s first national rugby team captain. It documents highlights the importance of representation in sports and looks at some of the barriers athletes like Kolisi have to jump through to make it to the top. The Tribeca Film Festival celebrates outstanding films and documentaries from

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8:43

False invoices are alleged to have been used to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/06

Civil Society organisation, Open Secrets and Investigative organisation, The Sentry have released a join report shedding light into how Zimbabwean businessman and presidential advisor, Kudakwaqshe Tagwirei allegedly moved funds from the Zimbabwean Reserve Bank to London, using false invoices and offshore accounts. The report titled ‘Fronts, Fakes, and Façades: How South African and Mauritian Enablers Helped Move Millions from Zimbabwe to Britain’ reveals the role of professionals and institutions in

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6:21

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/06

Tributes continue to pour in following the death of former minister in the Presidency Essop Pahad. In remembering his contribution to the liberation struggle, President Cyril Ramaphosa says Pahad was a thinker and strategist who introduced a democratic, non-aligned and activist South Africa to the global community. For more reaction on Pahad’s death, we are now joined by …… GUEST: Fazel Randera, struggle stalwart

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4:45

META has officially launched Threads, a new app that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/06

META has officially launched Threads, a new app that many people say is designed to woo people away from Elon Musk's Twitter. What makes it a serious threat to Twitter is the fact that currently META holds almost 3 billion Facebook users and more than 2.3 billion Instagram users. But will it stand the test of time? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Toby Shapshak – Editor-in-Chief of Stuff.co.za

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10:00

How is the situation in Nama Khoi District...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/05

How is the situation in Nama Khoi District Municipality going following the flooding in the past week? The municipality has been declared a disaster area following the death of four people. Gift of the Givers and other NGOs have been on the ground to provide relief to affected communities. One person was still missing on Monday, have they been found? We are now joined by Dr Gustav Bock, Mayor of Nama Khoi Municipality.

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4:40

Why has the auction been halted?

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/05

Controversial businessman Hamilton Ndlovu’s fleet of luxurious cars has not yet been auctioned off. The cars were meant to go on auction today, however, they are on hold for now. The auction follows an investigation by the SIU that found that he pocketed about R172 million in PPE tenders from the National Health Laboratory Service during the covid-19 pandemic. Why has the auction been halted? We’re now joined by Clive Lazarus, director at Park Village Auctions.

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10:15

Zwelethemba High School Stem club back from the U.S

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2023/07/05

We hear from the Zwelethemba High School Stem club after its robotics team took part in the US Robotics Open Tournament. They came back from the US over the weekend and it wasn’t all smooth sailing as the team only managed to obtain position 50 and we understand that 96 teams took part in this year’s event. Good news though is that they will be heading back to the US again in December and hopefully they will perform better the second time around. GUEST: Kudakwashe Takawira, founder

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7:01

According to a study conducted by Pharma Dynamics,...

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2023/07/05

A recent study by Pharma Dynamics showed that almost half of South Africans take health supplements to boost their health and minimise the risk of illness. Young adults are still not as aggressive in their consumption, however, the research showed that as people grow older, they start leaning towards immune boosting supplements. The dietary supplement market is surging in South Africa and it expected to grow even bigger. What are some of the contributing factors behind the demand for supplements in

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7:31

Former president Zuma's private prosecution of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/05

Earlier on today, the Gauteng High Court ruled that former president Jacob Zuma’s private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa is unlawful and unconstitutional. Zuma was also ordered to pay the costs of his successor, including the costs of two counsels. Joining us to explain what this means is….. GUEST: Mpumelelo ‘Bond’ Nyoka, Attorney & Legal analyst

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5:37

(Sandu) has confirmed that the men who were brutally...

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2023/07/05

The South African National Defence Union (Sandu) has confirmed that the men who were brutally assaulted by Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protection unit over the weekend are all trainees with the South African National Defence Force. GUEST: Pikkie Greef, National Secretary of the South African National Defence Union (Sandu)

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5:54

Next year, South Sudan will hold elections for the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/05

After 12 years since the country gained its independence - South Sudan will finally go to the polls next year. The vote would be the country’s first and the culmination of the peace agreement signed nearly five years ago. For more analysis on the country’s political dynamics, we are joined by…. GUEST: Izak Khomo, African affairs commentator

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9:19

IPID has launched investigations into the VIP...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

IPID launch an internal investigation into the VIP Protection Unit The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has launched investigations into the VIP Protection Unit involved in the assault of motorists and passengers on the N1 highway yesterday. It has been discovered that the VIP Protection Unit is linked to the Deputy President of South Africa and it has also been established that he was not in the vehicle at the time of the incident. We are joined by... Guest: Robbie Raburabu - National

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6:44

A funeral palour has been helping struggling families...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

A funeral palour has been helping struggling families in rural communities in the Eastern Cape bury their loved ones. The company recently buried a husband and his wife after they were murdered by criminals who broke into their home. Khwalo Funerals carried the costs of the funeral after the family from Lusikisiki expressed they could not afford to bury the couple. We are now joined by Luyanda Mathandabuzo, managing director at Khwalo Funeral Services.

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6:40

Senzo Meyiwa case to start from scratch and all the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

Senzo Meyiwa’s family will have to wait even longer to find out what happened to their son if they ever will. A new judge has been appointed has been appointed to replace judge Tshifhiwa Maumela. Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng after Mauela’s suspension last week. This means this case has to start from scratch and all the witnesses who have come forward, will have to testify again. How does Senzo Meyiwa’s family feel? We’re now joined by Advocate Gerrie Nel from Afriforum’s Private Prosecutions Unit. He

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11:06

Dates have been announced on the Moonshot Pact...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

Dates have been announced on the Moonshot Pact convention, it will be held on 16-17 August 2023. The convention aims to create a pre-election coalition in a bid to remove the governing party from power. Seven political parties have confirmed their attendance. The Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance held a press briefing this morning to encourage South Africans to register to save the nation. We are joined by... Guest: John Steenhuisen - Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance

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6:13

The second day of the District Development Model...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

The second day of the District Development Model Conference which is underway in Stellenbosch. The model aims to improve the coherence and impact of government service delivery with a special focus on 44 districts and eight metros around the country. Our SABC NEWS reporter, Lulama Matya

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8:31

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France missed a...

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2023/07/04

Days of violent protests have taken place all over France in response to the death of Nahel Merzouk, 17, at the hands of the police. Emmanuel Macron, the president of France missed a state visit to Germany today. He’s having a meeting with the mayors of 220 cities hit by the riots at the Elysee Palace. One of the passengers who was in the car gave a statement to police. How will all these riots affect the preparations of Rugby World Cup 2023, taking place in France from 8 September to 28 October

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7:20

Due to its failure to purchase antivirus software,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/07/04

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has been handed down an R5 million fine for failing to purchase antivirus software. The fine is the highest penalty imposed for noncompliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia). Back in 2021, the department was hit by a cyberattack after failing to renew its antivirus software. We are joined by... Guest: Adv Pansy Tlaluka - Chairperson of the Information Regulator

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