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The National Pulse

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5:32

A joint study by the Department of Basic Education...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/29

A joint study by the Department of Basic Education and Unicef reveals that more than 40% of South African households have no books. The study looks at how caregivers engage in play-based learning with their children from birth to six years old. 58% of the caregivers said they do have books at home, however, only 32% used them regularly. This comes just weeks after ‘Progress in International Reading Literacy Study’ that revealed 81 per cent of Grade 4 learners in South Africa are not able to read

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7:26

According to the new Afrobarometer survey, most South...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/29

A new Afrobarometer survey indicates that most South Africans want Eskom to be privatised to ensure an effective supply of electricity in the country. Also another interesting thing about the findings of the survey is that electricity ranks third among the most important problems that South Africans want their government to address. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the survey is …. GUEST: Preston Govindasamy, Project manager for Afrobarometer Southern Africa

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5:03

The NPA has welcomed the denial of bail by Magistrate...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/29

The NPA has welcomed the denial of bail by Magistrate Mohlolo Khabisi to Senohe Matsoara, Teboho Lipholo, Motanyane Masukela and Tieho Makhotsa in the Thabo Bester escape matter that was heard at the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court earlier today. Magistrate Mohlolo Khabisi says he is convinced that there is prima facie case against the accused. For more on this, we are now joined by….. GUEST: Phaladi Shuping, Free State NPA spokesperson

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6:19

"They do want to be part of BRICs and if BRICs decide...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/29

What next for Turkiye after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection on Sunday. Erdogan defeated his main challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu in a runoff vote that posed the biggest challenge to his 20-year rule. After securing a historic third term as the President of Turkiye, Erdogan promised to ease economic difficulties and called for unity and solidarity moving forward. He also pledged to increase the fight against security threats and terrorist organizations. GUEST: Naeem Jeenah, Senior

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9:25

Agapanthus ‘Black-Jack,’ bred by Andy de Wet and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

Agapanthus ‘Black-Jack,’ bred by Andy de Wet and Quinton Bean has been recognised as this year’s Plant of the Year at Chelsea Flower Show that is currently underway in the United Kingdom. Both de Wet and Bean have spent years nurturing selected agapanthus varieties to produce this special plant. The plant has beaten 17 other species in this year's competition. But what makes a particular plant charming? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Andy De Wet, Plant breeder

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4:01

New born babies at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

The North West department of health is investigating an incident in which new born babies at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital were placed in boxes instead of cribs. A preliminary investigation reveals this happened on Sunday and the incident was not included in the weekly report. Arrangements to send additional crib beds and incubators are underway to avoid a repeat of the incident. We’re now joined by the North West’s MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha.

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17:31

The City of Tshwane rejected our proposal that we go...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu says the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal could have been avoided, especially considering how long ago the warning around the water crisis in the area was issued. Mchunu was giving an update on the Rooiwal Waste Water Plant. The city of Tshwane has presented a proposal on how to fund the water plant, however, it will need approval from other departments. We’re now joined by Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu.

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9:12

The Electricity Regulation Act has been amended to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

Earlier on today, the Presidency released a statement, explaining that President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a proclamation that transfers to the Minister of Electricity certain powers and functions entrusted by the Electricity Regulation Act. The proclamation will provide the Minister of Electricity with the powers necessary to direct the procurement of new generation capacity and ensure security of supply. GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy analyst

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5:39

Will Fulgence Kayishema arrest improve relations...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

What now, after the arrest of Rwandan genocide suspect, Fulgence Kayishema – will his arrest improve relations between South Africa and Rwanda? We pose this question as some of you may recall that Rwanda at some point accused South Africa of protecting criminals who wanted to oust Paul Kagame.Kayishema, who is said to have been on the run for more than two decades, was apprehended in Paarl yesterday. GUEST: Dr Etienne Mutabazi, Rwandan lawyer & former Legal Assistant and Investigator at the

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5:56

Voters in Turkiye will once again have another...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/26

On Sunday, voters in Turkiye will once again have another opportunity to decide as to who should lead their country in the next five years. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will face opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the runoff as there was no outright winner in the presidential election first round, held on May 14. So who is likely to emerge victorious this time around? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East

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18:39

THE INNERVIEW: What is the debt-ceiling crisis and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/25

There is this famous adage that most of you are probably familiar with that says ‘when America sneezes the world catches a cold’. This is largely because America plays a huge role on global financial markets, which is why the rest of the world pays such close attention to developments there. Which is also why this time around we are all concerned that should the U.S fail to fulfil its payment obligations, this would have profound effects around the globe and our country is definitely not immune from

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5:26

Minister Sihle Zikalala has presented his budget...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/25

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala has presented his budget vote before parliament yesterday, highlighting government’s budget priorities on infrastructure in the country. He says his department will robustly coordinate the provision of a social facilitation framework to mitigate against community unrests which delay construction projects. The department has made special emphasis on skills development in the construction sector. We’re now joined by Minister of Public Works and

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7:35

Tributes continue to pour in for Tina Turner, the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/25

Tributes continue to pour in for Tina Turner, the rock 'n' roll icon who passed away at 83. In a career spanning over 50 years, Turner won eight competitive Grammy Awards and has a star on both the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St Louis Walk of Fame. She was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016 and received a kidney transplant in 2017. Joining us to help us remember some of her finest moments is…… GUEST: Sean BrokenShaw – Music Guru

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9:41

Five hospitals in Limpopo are without water after...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

Five hospitals in Limpopo are without water after angry residents from Phiphidi closed supply from the Nandoni Dam that supplies water to the region. The residents are protesting about wat5er scarcity in the area and lack of response from government. They say they have been dependent on smaller rivers and water tanks for water. We’re now joined by Limpopo health spokesperson, Neil Shikwambana.

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7:04

A witness in the Enyobeni deaths case told the East...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

A witness in the Enyobeni deaths case told the East London Magistrate’s court that a substance was sprayed prior to the tragedy that claimed 21 lives last year. The court also heard that the music continued playing while the children were dying. Owners of the tavern are facing charges of selling liquor to minors. We’re now joined by SABC News Reporter, Sidima Mfeku.

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5:54

Celebrating the youngest CEO of a multimillion rand...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

Celebrating the youngest CEO of a multimillion rand media company in SA: At 29 Zahir Minty is the newly appointed CEO of Afribiz Media

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7:25

The Annual Consumer Price Inflation has eased to 6.8%...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

The Annual Consumer Price Inflation has eased to 6.8% in April from 7.1% in March. Stats SA data shows that while the CPI did ease in April, it is still outside the South African Reserve Bank’s target of between 3% and 6%. Food and beverages remained the largest contributors to the CPI. This is the lowest reading of the CPI since May 2022, when the rate was 6.5%. We’re now joined by Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix.

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6:37

Parents of children at Brandvlei Primary School says...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

Parents of children at Brandvlei Primary School in Randfontein blocked the N14 today burning tyres. They say the school has been without water and electricity for a month, compromising the health of their children. The parents also claim to have written to the education department in the province and have not received any response. We’re now joined by, Martin Ndovana, parent of a child at Brandvlei Primary School.

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3:50

SIU’s investigation into the misuse of TERS funding...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

The SIU’s investigation into the misuse of TERS funding has seen the organisation recovering large amounts of cash to the value of approximately R 71.4 million since it commenced two years ago.Joining us to explain how some of these investigations were conducted is….. GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, Spokesperson of the Special Investigating Unit

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8:37

As in the past, the DRC has once again appealed to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/24

The Democratic Republic of Congo has once again approached the International Criminal Court, urging it to act against alleged war crimes against humanity that are largely carried out in the eastern part of the country. For the longest time now, the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been the epicentre of the deadliest conflict. Kinshasa has been accusing neighbouring Rwanda of backing the M23 rebels in relation to the ongoing conflict, however, Rwanda has continuously denied

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