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7:56

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosts joint working visit...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/20

We dissect the joint Working Visit by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, and the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. According to President Cyril Ramaphosa, this joint Working Visit presents an opportunity to engage in ways that the countries can collaborate to find solutions to South Africa’s energy challenges. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, SABC News reporter

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8:19

How do you spot a job scam to ensure you don’t end up...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

We’re going back to that conversation we had with Xolani Fongo who was lured into a job scam that left him stranded in Cambodia. How do you spot a job scam to ensure you don’t end up being exploited by criminal syndicates? We’re now joined by Terri Maselle, Chief Empowerment Officer at New Way Inc, a career coaching and recruitment platform.

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6:23

Residents of Tshwane are calling for government to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

Residents of Tshwane today embarked on their planned week long protest against illegal immigration in South Africa. They are calling for government to take action against people who are in the country without legal documents. They say illegal immigrants make no contribution to the economy, however, they benefit from it. They led a protest in Marabastad in Pretoria today. We’re now joined by Community Member, Given Moraba.

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7:54

Professor Debra Roberts has been nominated to head...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

Professor Debra Roberts (South African scientist) has been nominated to head the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

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8:53

29 year old South African who was lured into a scam...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

The family of 29-year-old South African who was lured to Thailand through a job scam is asking for help to bring him back into the country. Xolani Fongo has been stranded in Cambodia, feeling unsafe after his story was shared in the media. Fongo left Free State heading for Thailand in November 2022 after he was offered a job to work for a Chinese company based in Thailand. He only realised when he arrived that it was a scam. When he arrived was taken to Myamar to work in a scam targeting wealthy

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6:04

South African journalists and security personnel who...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

South African journalists and security personnel who were stuck in Poland after authorities refused to allow them to enter Ukraine through their country are finally back in South Africa. The journalists landed in the evening last night after spending days in Warsaw. The group landed in Waterkloof Airforce Base in Pretoria last night. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also back in the country from Russia after what he described as a successful mission to Ukraine and Russia, to facilitate peace talks

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8:30

DA has revealed that it will soon introduce a bill...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

In its drive to assist persons with disabilities. The Democratic Alliance has revealed that it will soon introduce a bill that will ensure that service dogs have full public access rights as there is currently no law that protects them. For more details on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Wendy Alexander, DA MP

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5:28

The department says they are hoping to clear the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

Now that South Africa’s driver’s licence card-printing machine has been fixed. The department of transport says they are hoping to clear the current backlog of 350 000 driving licence cards by the end of August. To explain as to how they are going to achieve this is…. GUEST: Collen Msibi, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport

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8:19

Is the proposals presented by African leaders strong...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/19

Post the African Peace Initiative that saw a delegation of African leaders holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is very optimistic that the conflict will be resolved. But were the proposals presented by African leaders strong enough to persuade both countries to stop fighting? We find out from…. GUEST: Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher on Russia-Africa ties at the SA Institute of International

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14:25

Alan Winde is in the USA leading a delegation of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/16

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde is in the USA leading a delegation of provincial government and Wesgro representatives. The delegation is there to promote the province as a trade and investment destination of choice. This as the future of South Africa’s AGOA status remains a point of discussion. Some legislators in the US have demanded that this year’s AGOA summit be moved away from South Africa following its stance on the Russia/Ukraine conflict. The delegation wants to assure the US government

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9:46

Unicef reports that 73 percent of children and youth...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/16

Unicef reports that 73 percent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support between October 2021 and October 2022, however, only 38 percent of them were actively looking for help. Access to counseling services, as well as the cost of counselling, remains one of the barriers to getting help. As the rate of unemployment among the youth continues to grow, what options are there for help? We’re now joined by Clinical Psychologist and President of the Pan-African Psychology Union, Dr

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6:31

A Namibian woman has been left shocked and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/16

A Namibian woman has been left shocked and traumatized after discovering that her missing dog had been slaughtered by the people who allegedly stole it. Mavourneen Busch reported her dog missing last week and went on a door to door enquiry to try and find it. She did not find it at a popular place that is known for slaughtering dogs for meat. She was then led to a house where she found its head on a braai stand. Two suspects have been arrested for dog theft and animal cruelty. We’re now joined by

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7:29

Having role positive role models helps young people...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/16

Having role positive role models helps young people engage in constructive and productive behavior like the person or people they look up to. Many young people struggle to identify positive role models because they live in communities marred by different socio-economic issues like high unemployment and violent crime. we’re now joined by broadcaster, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Faith Mangope.

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9:45

Thousands of people have been affected by the Western...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/16

Thousands of people have been affected by the Western Cape floods in the past week. Communities along the N1, N2 and N7 are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance as many have lost their homes, food, and personal possessions. While the rain has subsided in the Western Cape, a new cold front is set to landfall on Saturday. Our next guest is donating 1400 blankets to communities. Guest: Ali Sablay - Spokesperson of the Gift of the Givers

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24:05

MyBroadband Editor, Jan Vermeulen says Multichoice’s...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

INNERVIEW: What will the ripple effect of Netflix live streaming sports events be? The streaming service announced it plans to venture into live sports in the near future. Should DSTV and the SABC worry about their future considering the impact streaming platforms have had on the consumption of entertainment? We’re now joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband and Nqobile Ndlovu, Director and Founder of sports research company, Cash N Sports.

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8:47

Is the Free State ready for tomorrow’s official Youth...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

Is the Free State ready for tomorrow’s official Youth Day Celebration? The event will be commemorated in Bloemfontein tomorrow. President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be present at this year’s event as he is out of the country, leading a delegation to Ukraine and Russia. Deputy President, Paul Mashatile will give a keynote address. The province hosts this year’s event while dealing with a variety of issues. Will the youth come out tomorrow considering recent political developments, how is the mood ahead

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6:33

SABC 2 has revamped its children show, Kids News...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

SABC 2 has revamped its children show, Kids News Room. The show is the perfect fusion between education and entertainment, targeted at children between the ages of seven and 16. As part of the revamp, the show held audition to give a platform to new presenters who will be presenting the show in different languages. We’re now joined by three new presenters who will be a part of this show, Kago Mavundla, Leavante Sheba and Ayanda Masango.

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9:50

MMC Loyiso Masuku says Action SA is very...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

The City of Johannesburg’s Group Corporate Shared Services has been allocated R1 billion in this financial year. The city’s R80.9 billion budget was passed yesterday concerns raised during the debate about tariff increases. The budget for Group Corporate Shared Services increased by 118.8%. This department is the engine that keeps the city running, in charge of labour relations, finance, fleet and contract management and administration among other structures. The city has been marred by leadership

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4:34

Junior doctors left in the dark as community service...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

As of 1 July 2023, junior doctors should be starting their community service training program. However, hundreds of junior doctors who have completed their internship have not been placed in hospitals within the province. The group of doctors were meant to be notified by 13 June 2023 but have still not heard from Gauteng Department of Health. Affected doctors have shared that the program is compulsory and they are unable to apply for other positions (as medical officers) without completing the

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6:32

President Cyril Ramaphosa will be part of the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/06/15

Focus: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government says while it is open to meeting with the delegation, it will not be dictated to. President Cyril Ramaphosa will be part of the delegation that wants to help find a peace settlement to the over-a-year conflict. This delegation also includes representatives from the following nations:the Republic of Congo, Senegal, Uganda, Egypt, Zambia and the Island of Comoros. This delegation is set to land in Kyiv later today. To help us unpack the viability

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