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U.S Supreme Court has ruled that race-based...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/30

The U.S Supreme Court has ruled that race-based admissions criteria violate the Constitution. We understand that the ruling invalidates admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation’s oldest private and public colleges, as both institutions use race as part of their admissions policy. However, President Joe Biden has slammed the decision, saying that the ruling cannot be the last word. To explain how this ruling affects affirmative action policies in the country

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6:43

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula removing Xola...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/30

The ANC Youth League is holding its first leadership conference in eight years today - the last time it held a conference was in 2015, with ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula removing Xola Nqola as the convener of the party youth league task team on the eve of its national conference. Guest: Samkele Maseko, SABC Political Reporter

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7:44

Reverend Dithuge Thokwane says to be a poor man and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/30

Residents in Diepsloot demand the release of the three arrested community leaders amid the Diepsloot protests. Reverend Dithuge Thokwane of the Methodist Church in Diepsloot today went to visit the arrested leaders and will have a community meeting this afternoon at 16:00 on a way forward. GUEST: Reverend Dithuge Thokwane, one of the community leaders in Diepsloot

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4:42

There are now reports that the Gauteng health...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/30

There are now reports that the Gauteng health department spent around R115 million to build more hospital wards at Kopanong Hospital in Vereeniging during the Covid-19 pandemic. The project is, however, incomplete because the service provider "could not finish the project". Guest: Jack Bloom - DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC

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7:26

ATM to challenge the report through a judicial...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/30

The Acting Public Protector, Kholeka Gcaleka has cleared President Cyril Ramaphosa of wrongdoing in relation to the Phala Phala matter, saying that her office could not find evidence showing that the president was actively involved in the day-to-day operations of Phala Phala farm. However, ATM leader Vuyo Zungula says his party is going to challenge the report through a judicial review, as they are not satisfied with its outcomes. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, Leader of the African Transformation Movement

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8:13

The Democratic Alliance has laid a complaint with the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/29

The Democratic Alliance has laid a complaint with the Public Protector against ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula and Deputy President, Paul Mashatile. The complaint follows media reports on Media24 alleging Mashatile was living a life of luxury funded by people who benefited from state tenders. The party also says Mbalula was loaned R3 million by the COO of the National Lotteries Commission. We’re now joined by Solly Malatsi, Deputy Federal Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance.

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8:47

President Cyril Ramaphosa Suspends Two Judges

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/29

Following the JSC’s recommendation. President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to suspend Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela who is the presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial and Judge Nomonde Mngqibisa-Thusi. Complaints against both judges were lodged in 2020 by Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo, who accused them of delaying judgements. GUEST: Mvuzo Notyesi, JSC Spokesperson

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7:17

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa wants...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/29

The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa wants government to intervene in ensuring that the EU’s pest regulations are relaxed as they are making it difficult for them to conduct business with their European counterparts. The organisation is arguing that the current regulations are discriminatory and unjust as they are affecting their industry negatively. GUEST: Deon Joubert, EU Special Envoy for Market Access at the Citrus Growers Association of South Africa

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7:15

The department of Justice and correctional services...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/29

However, it ran into a legal hurdle because it did not provide for clear regulation on sex work. The department of Justice and correctional services department says the bill has not been abandoned, however, it is in the process of being enhanced because parts of it remain unconstitutional. It says there will still be consultation on issues around regulation. However, the Sisonke National Sex Workers Movement says it has not received any communication from the department about the decision to enhance

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18:38

South Africa is currently battling a teenage...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/29

South Africa is currently battling a teenage pregnancy problem. Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, revealed that between April 2021 and March 2022, girls aged 10 to 19 had almost 90 000 pregnancies. Many teenage mom drop out of school due to lack of support and many never go back. There are many interventions to try curb teenage pregnancy, however, there are very few programmes designed to support teenage mothers to ensure they are able to finish school and acquire skills in order to be

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2023/06/29

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The annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj will commenced...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

We look at the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Hajj which commenced on Monday in Saudi Arabia. For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims are expected to attend this year’s Hajj. Joining us to explain the importance of Hajj and what it means to Muslim community across the globe is….. GUEST: Sheigh Rafiq Hassan, Founder and Director of the Islamic Interfaith Research Institute (IIFRI)

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12:59

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula said the West...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula spoke at the ANC’s electoral conference in the Western Cape this past weekend. While speaking on issues around regime change, Mbalula touched on the affairs in Zimbabwe. He said the West is trying to push for regime change in Zimbabwe and they want opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa to take over. He says if the sanctions against Zimbabwe were legitimate, they would have been lifted after President Robert Mugabe was removed from power. What are the implications of

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5:29

A government owned game reserve in Matatiele in the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

A government owned game reserve in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape no longer has game animals after people suspected to be from Lesotho allegedly slaughtered 30 zebras and 20 black hartebeests to eat. The Ongeluksnek Nature Reserve is located on the border of Lesotho and South Africa has had animals being stolen and slaughtered since 2018. The game reserve;s management says it has become impossible to protect wildlife due to lack of a boundary fence. We’re now joined by Mbuyiselo Gxashe, Manager at

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5:23

Disaster management teams are currently conducting...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

Earlier on today, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, together with the Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi and eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda visited the community of Inanda to assess damage caused by the storm. Disaster management teams are currently conducting assessments to determine the full extent of the damage to infrastructure while on the other hand, government officials are doing their best to assist families who were severely affected. GUEST: Nomusa Dube-Ncube,

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6:05

Heads of state from the East African Community are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

Heads of state from the East African Community are meeting in Angola in an effort to come up with possible solutions that will restore peace on the African continent, in particular, the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Afrika

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8:49

Motsoaledi has been directed to reconsider the issue...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/28

The decision by Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit has been declared unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid. Motsoaledi has been directed to reconsider the issue and follow a fair process that complies with the law. The case was brought by the Helen Suzman Foundation and the Consortium for Refugees and Migrants in South Africa following the department’s announcement in 2021. We’re now joined by Nicole Fritz, Director of the Helen Suzman

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5:12

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula is in the Free...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula is in the Free state. He is engaging residents of Parys following an incidents where ANC T-shirts were burnt following the expulsion of former Secretary General, Ace Magashule. Magashule comes from the area. Mbalula addressed the media earlier. What came out of that media address? We’re joined by SABC News Senior Political Reporter, Samkele Maseko.

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12:53

When racism is displayed, what should be the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

How should a country with a history like South Africa deal with incidents of racism that we see happening every now and then? The South African Communist Party says it will lay a charge against author, Nicole Barlow shared in reaction to a Sunday Times story about Minister Mantashe attending a Cosatu event instead of another event with President Cyril Ramaphosa.In the reaction she says ‘we missed an opportunity to do a Chris Hani on him’. As we know, Hani was murdered in 1993 and his killer was

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4:47

The Tonardo hit several parts of KwaZulu-Natal,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

Different parts of KwaZulu-Natal have been hit by a tonardo that has destroyed houses and left some roads damaged The tonardo comes after warnings about heavy rains and possible flooding in some parts of the province. KZN is still reeling from floods that ravaged the province, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming lives. To help us understand what is happening in KZN, we are now joined by Mnikeli Ndabambi, Executive at the South African Weather Service.

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