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5:54

Is load-shedding to blame for sharp rise in repo rate?

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/10

Is load-shedding to blame for sharp rise in repo rate? Reserve Bank Governor Lestja Kganyago says load-shedding will result in the contraction in GDP by 2% this year, something that will compel the bank to increase repo rates by 0.5%. To explain what this means, we are joined by….. GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News specialist reporter

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5:48

Will the verdict against Donald Trump in the E. Jean...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/10

Professor John Stremlau says it is too early to tell if the verdict against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carrol case will hurt his election campaign and he also doesn’t believe that it will harm his support base as Trump continues to campaign for next year’s election. Trump has since announced that he will appeal yesterday’s verdict that found he sexually abused Carrol. GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations @ Wits

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8:31

What is the explanation behind the Xitsonga spelling...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/09

What is the explanation behind the Xitsonga spelling on the newly designed R100 banknote? Some Xitsonga speakers say moving from the initial spelling of Banginkulu to Bangikulu without the N is wrong, while others say it is written the way some pronounce it. The Pan South African Language Board was consulted on the spelling. We’re now joined by Dr Arnold Mushwana, Chairperson of Pansalb’s Xitsonga National Language Body.

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5:45

Operation Dudula is now officially a political party,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/09

Operation Dudula is now officially a political party, and they will be contesting elections in 2024. The organisation held a consultative conference this past weekend and its members voted in favour of transforming it into a political party. They have been at the forefront of fighting against illegal immigration. What does this party now stand for as a political organisation? We’re now joined by Isaac Lesole Operation Dudula’s Technical Advisor.

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12:46

Cape Town Tourism’s “Find Your Freedom” campaign has...

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2023/05/09

Cape Town Tourism’s “Find Your Freedom” campaign has helped save the city’s tourism industry by generating R147 million” GUEST: James Vos, City of Cape Town's Economic Growth MMC

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5:33

UDM is calling for a commission of inquiry into NPA...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/09

The United Democratic Movement is calling for a commission of inquiry into NPA head Advocate Shamila Batohi’s fitness to hold office. The party says Batohi has failed to execute her duties and responsibilities, particularly with regards to prosecuting culprits named in the findings of the Zondo Commission. It also says there’s no evidence that Advocate Batohi has done anything to fulfil her obligations as directed by the constitution. We’re now joined by UDM Leader, Bantu Holomisa.

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10:07

Why are SA law enforcement agencies not functioning...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/09

Why are SA law enforcement agencies not functioning coherently? Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts has heard that former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter only reported suspected crime at the power utility to the Hawks almost two weeks ago. However, what is even more concerning is the fact that our law enforcement agencies seem not to be using communication channels effectively and this was evident in Parliament today when police Commissioner General Fanie Masemola and the head of the Hawks

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4:34

Was King Charles’s coronation more important than the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/09

We unpack the outcomes of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meeting and also find out as to why did some leaders in the region missed this important meeting. Was King Charles’s coronation more important than the Extraordinary Organ Troika Summit that took place in Windhoek? We find out from ……. GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

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10:46

Thabiso Mamabolo known as Thabo Mabutla on SABC1...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/08

Thabiso Mamabolo known as Thabo Mabutla on SABC1 soapie Skeem Sam is taking the insurance sector by storm

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9:27

High court gave the minister of Public Enterprises 60...

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2023/05/08

On Friday, the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) ruled that loadshedding constituted an infringement of constitutional rights and gave the minister of Public Enterprises 60 days to implement a plan to exempt all government hospitals, clinics, schools and police stations from the power cuts. While this has brought relief to institutions providing public services, there have been questions raised not only on the feasibility of implementing these changes but also on why businesses were not included as one

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10:07

WHO’s announcement that Covid19 is no longer a public...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/08

Following WHO’s announcement that Covid19 is no longer a public health emergency of international concern – we hear from Professor Tulio de Oliveira about what this means and how we should conduct ourselves moving forward. Guest: Tulio de Oliveira, Professor of Bioinformatics at the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking @ Stellenbosch University

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7:07

The proposed change suggests that the fourth term...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/08

Basil Manuel helps us understand some of the proposed changes on SA’s school calendar. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has proposed some changes to the National Policy for Determining School Calendars for public schools in SA. Some of you may recall that previously the policy state that the fourth term should end in the second week of December. However, the proposed change suggests that the fourth term should end during the first week of December. GUEST: Basil Manuel, Executive Director

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6:03

What will it take to end mass shootings in the U.S?

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2023/05/08

What will it take to end mass shootings in the U.S? According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 200 mass shootings in the United States of America since the beginning of this year, with the latest incident having occurred at Texas shopping mall over the weekend, leaving more than six people dead. GUEST: Ricardo Gressel, Social activist

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7:06

@SAPoliceService K9 search and rescue team was...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/05

Today we celebrate the South African Police Service (SAPS) K9 search and rescue team, after they were recently recognised by the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for their incredible intervention in the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. The SAPS K9 Search and Rescue teams have been involved in numerous recovery operations across the world including the Haiti 2010 earthquake. GUEST: Brigadier Vimla Moodley, was the commander who was tasked with leading the SAPS rescue and recovery

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6:05

City of Johannesburg’s mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/05

City of Johannesburg’s mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda has announced his mayoral committee after being elected into the position earlier today. He replaces his fellow Al Jama-ah comrade, Thapelo Amad who resigned two weeks ago. His mayoral committee includes former mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero who is the new MMC for Finance, while transport MMC Kenny Kunene retains his position. We’re now joined by SABC News Reporter, Sashin Naidoo.

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6:39

The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association regional taxi...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/05

The Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association regional taxi council in Cape Town has been dealt a blow, following the murder of its training officer, Chairmaine Bailey. Bailey was shot dead allegedly while she was attending a meeting yesterday. The 56 year old’s murder comes just a month after the killing of rival taxi association Codeta’s boss, Sizwe Khobocwana. It is not clear yet what the motive of the killing is and no arrests have been made. We’re now joined by Mandla Hermanus, Santaco Chairperson in

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10:12

The iconic Fun World Park, which has been operating...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/05

The iconic Fun World Park, which has been operating on Durban beachfront for 75 years, was recently closed – following the cancellation of a month-to-month lease with the operator. However, the eThekwini Municipality has announced that it has big plans for the site and is currently finalizing plans for a world-class facility that will attract tourists and beach-goers. Joining us to outline plans for the site is…… GUEST: Kabelo Mmusinyane, Head of Real Estate Unit, eThekwini Municipality

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6:58

King Charles III will be crowned tomorrow during a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/05

Britain is buzzing as the coronation of King Charles III will take place tomorrow in a ceremony that will also crown his wife, Camilla, as Queen. But what does this historic moment mean for the citizens of the United Kingdom as this will be Britain’s first coronation in 70 years. Joining us to discuss this and also to talk more about what King Charles reign has been like so far is….. GUEST (UK): Sir Anthony Seldon, UK’s Historian & Political author

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29:39

Should foreigners own land in South Africa?

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/04

The recent landing of UAE president Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan with an entourage of 500 people in the Eastern Cape has not only caused outrage, but also started a conversation about land ownership by foreigners in South Africa. Former Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela said in a Twitter Space conversation that she does not think foreigners should own land in South Africa. Many African countries allow for foreigners to own both land and property, but some only limit it to leasing for

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10:22

Ngcungama's designs won the competition for South...

The National Pulse ·

2023/05/04

We celebrate Lwazi Ngcungama who designed a beautiful replica of the 1996 Bafana Bafana jersey. Last year, Ngcungama's designs won the competition for South Africa national teams' next kits. He had to borrow a computer from his friend to design the kits. World Cup-bound Banyana Banyana cannot wait to wear the new jersey. GUEST: Lwazi Ngcungama, Graphic Designer

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