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The National Pulse

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5:37

South African Poultry Association says two farms in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

The South African Poultry Association says two farms in Mpumalanga have an outbreak of a highly infectious H7 Avian Flu strain. The last strain that broke out in Western Cape wiped out over one million birds a few months ago. This strain detected in Mpumalanga is different. SAPA says the problem is not yet out of control and there is no reason for alarm. So far, it is wild birds that are positive, however, it could spread to chickens. The flu was first detected at a small farm in Delmas, and it

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4:27

An overturned bakkie in Eliotdale, in the Eastern...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

Eight people have died and eight others were injured when a bakkie they were travelling in overturned on a rural road in Eliotdale in the Eastern Cape. The bakkie was carrying 16 traditional healers who were on their way to a ceremony. The driver allegedly lost control and the vehicle veered off the road before rolling several times. We’re now joined by Eastern Cape Transport Spokesperson, Unathi Bhinqose

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3:45

More people are applying for smart IDs and passports,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

It turns out that more people are applying for smart IDs and passports. Following this observation, the department of home affairs has decided to extend its operating times by two hours, which means that as from today up until Friday, the department will now start operating from 08:00 am to 17.30pm. But this is just a temporary extension. To give us more details on this is…. GUEST: Siya Qoza, Spokesperson for the department of home affairs

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12:18

Human Rights Watch report suggests that South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/27

Earlier on today, Human Rights Watch released its 68-page report titled “This Government is Failing Me Too: South Africa Compounds Legacy of Apartheid for Older People.” The report suggests that South Africa is failing to take care of its older people. It also found that the department of social development has failed to allocate sufficient resources for community and home-based care and support services and for the non-profit organizations contracted to deliver them. To tell us more about the

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7:52

Unemployment rate in the formal sector

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2023/06/27

The high unemployment rate remains a major concern in South Africa. Statistics South Africa has once again highlighted this problem when releasing its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics data earlier on today. According to the organisation, South Africa lost 97 000 jobs between March last year and March this year. But is there a political will to arrest this problem? Political economist, Dr Lumkile Mondi joins us now to share his thoughts on this…. GUEST: Dr Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecture @Wits

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7:26

Diepkloof in Soweto remains volatile after after...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

Diepkloof in Soweto remains volatile after after tensions flared up as protesters pelt police with stones and police firing rubber bullets. The police continue to monitor the situation after some residents were arrested for public violence. The residents were protesting against lack of access to clean water, issues around housing as well as electricity. A vehicle belonging to the SABC was also damaged. How are things going? We’re now joined by Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Public Safety in the City of

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4:47

It has been a year since the Enyobeni tragedy that...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

It has been a year since the Enyobeni tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 children. The tragedy raised concern about the availability of liquor to minors in South Africa. Families of the deceased children and the community came together earlier today to commemorate their lives in a memorial service. As we commemorate the year since that tragedy, there was another ‘pens down’ party in East London this past weekend where hundreds of pupils, including minors are reported to have showed up. We’re now

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10:24

As a way to raise funds for her 16-year-old daughter,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

A woman from Klerksdorp is currently on a tractor trip to Cape Town in a bid to raise funds for her 16 year old daughter. Corné Els has been on the road since last week, and hopes to reach Cape Town by the 1st of July. Her daughter has qualified has qualified to go and represent South Africa at the tug-of-war championships in Switzerland in August. How far is she? . Corné Els joins us on the line now.

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3:24

OUTA has laid a criminal complaint for fraud and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has laid a criminal complaint for fraud and corruption against NSFAS CEO, Andile Nongogo and his former colleagues. OUTA says the charge is related to the over-inflation of a of a tender awarded in 2016. Nongogo previously worked as the CEO of the Services Sector Education and Training Authority. OUTA says the SETA granted a tender for branding material that was inflated by 8000% to a company called Five Star. The company allegedly supplied several branded items

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12:59

The 29 year old Xolani Fongo who was left stranded in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

The 29 year old who was left stranded in Cambodia after being lured into a job scam is back in the country. When we spoke to him, he was still preparing to come back after his community’s intervention. Xolani Fongo was stuck in Asia since November 2022. His community in Free State raised funds to bring him back after he shared his story. He couldn’t share some details when we last spoke to him, citing safety concerns. He is now back and safe. We’re now joined by Xolani Fongo, as well as Neo Tsoai,

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5:39

the preliminary investigation found that the GFS was...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

Two months ago, the department of justice and constitutional development discovered an illegal breach on the Guardian’s Fund (GFS), and found that over R17 million had been lost from the fund. After investigating the matter, the preliminary investigation found that the GFS was breached internally by certain officials working within the department. These officials have since been placed on precautionary suspension pending finalisation of the investigations. After this incident, how is the department

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7:40

The situation remains tense in Diepkloof and tensions...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

While altercations are continuing between protestors and the police. We understand that the JMPD officers are on the scene and they are doing their utmost best to contain the situation. Guest: SABC News reporter Prabashni Moodley GUEST: Xolani Fihla, Spokesperson of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD)

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11:24

Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private militia Wagner Group...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/26

Following a dramatic Russian military mutiny this past weekend, today we ask - Is Putin’s grip on power under threat? On Saturday, Yevgeny Prigozhin’s private militia Wagner Group seized control of the strategic city of Rostov and advanced an armed convoy to within 200 kilometers of Moscow. However, after the deal was struck, Prigozhin ordered his troops to retreat to avoid shedding Russian blood. GUEST: Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher on Russia-Africa ties at the SA Institute of

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6:10

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts say the state of the Road Accident Fund is shocking. The committee says there needs to be an urgent intervention on the governance of the entity and people need to be held accountable. Scopa Chairperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa is calling for the immediate removal of the board whose term has expired. We’re now joined by SABC News reporter, Katlego Legodi.

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9:59

Cheeba Cannabis Academy is regarded as Africa’s first...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

Linda Siboto tells us more about the work of Cheeba Cannabis Academy. The academy is regarded as Africa’s first cannabis education company and it was established in 2019. Currently, Siboto and his fellow partners are training young people on how to grow weed as they try to dispel misconceptions about this plant that most people use as a medicinal and recreational drug. GUEST: Linda Siboto, co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy

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9:55

Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande says he...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

Higher Education Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande met with the University of Fort Hare today to discuss a variety of issues, including the safety of the vice chancellor and dysfunctions within the council. The university has been dealing with assassination attempts at the Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu, alleged illegal cyber surveilling of staff members and investigations around academic fraud. The Convocation at the institution had also raised issues about being excluded from important

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5:07

It is finally time for the ANC's provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

After facing numerous challenges since 2015. The ANC in the Western Cape is finally hosting its provincial conference (currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre). The race to lead the province will see the party’s current leader in the provincial legislature, Cameron Dugmore going against Richard Dyantyi who is currently the chairperson of Parliament’s Section 194 Inquiry into Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office and senior government official Justin de Allende. SABC News

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5:05

In the midst of economic hardships, President Julius...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

Tomorrow, Sierra Leoneans will vote to choose their next president. The current President Julius Maada Bio is seeking a second and final term amid frustrations over economic hardships. Although several candidates are vying for the top job, many in the country believe that Samura Kamara, the head of the All People's Congress Party, which is Sierra Leon's main opposition, is likely to pose a serious threat to Maada Bio’s second term ambitions. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr

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6:57

Mantashe accuses Lesotho of economic sabotage after...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/23

The Department of Mineral resources has confirmed that a group of 31 suspected illegal miners who are believed to be Basotho nationals died in a mine ventilation shaft last month. Following this tragic incident, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe says his department views the whole issue of illegal mining as economic sabotage and has urged the government of Lesotho to work with the South African government in order to tackle this thorny issue. To react to this is…. GUEST: Paps

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7:39

The French robot, called Victor six-thousand, is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/22

The French robot, called Victor six-thousand, is being used to assist in the search of the North Atlantic Ocean's Midnight Zone after the Titan Submersible went missing close to the Titanic wreck. A multinational search team is working to locate the vessel, which has five people on board. It lost communication on Sunday as it made a descent to the wreck of the Titanic. The crew are thought to have just a few hours of oxygen left. For the latest on this, we are now joined by…. GUEST (U.S): Sherwin

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