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8:51

The Legacy creator Mfundi Vundla to be honoured with...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/25

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3:14

a 32-year old man appeared in the Butterworth...

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2023/04/25

Police in the Eastern Cape have confirmed that a 32-year old man appeared in the Butterworth magistrate’s court yesterday on charges of unlawful possession of a human tissue. It is alleged that the suspect was arrested by members of the public, after they allegedly found him in possession of a man’s private part at a shopping mall in Butterworth. The 32-year-old man is due back in court tomorrow for a bail application. GUEST: Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, Eastern Cape Police spokesperson

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6:45

ATM written to Adv Kholeka Gcaleka to complain...

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2023/04/25

The African Transformation Movement has written to the office of the acting Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka to complain against Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to declare the Bulembu Airport in Bisho in the Eastern Cape an international port of entry. The complaint follows the landing of the president and ruler of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his entourage of about 500 people in the Eastern Cape. The party says this

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7:22

It is highly unlikely that South Africa will form a...

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2023/04/25

The Inclusive Society Institute says it is highly unlikely that South Africa will get a coalition government at national level. It also says no opposition coalition can be ushered in South African without the EFF. This follows the organisation’s Govdem Poll undertaken in collaboration with Ipsos in November-December 2022. It says while it is improbable for a coalition at national government, it is different at provincial level and coalitions will be possible in three provinces, Gauteng,

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6:01

U.S President Joe Biden has announced that he will be...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/25

U.S President Joe Biden has announced that he will be running for president again next year. Following his announcement, there are those who feel that he is likely to face an uphill battle in the general election as he has been persistently battling low approval ratings for much of his presidency. However, the big question that most people have been asking is - are we likely to see another Biden-Trump rematch? Joining us for this discussion is…..But before we speak to him take a listen to what Joe

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5:52

Ramaphosa has expressed his gratitude to Finland as...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/25

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his gratitude to Finland as its longstanding partner in progress and development. Ramaphosa is currently hosting his Finland counterpart President Sauli Niinisto on a State Visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Trade and investment, renewable energy and information technology are some of the topics that are expected to dominate the talks between the two leaders. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC’s Foreign Editor

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7:17

Electricity minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa shared...

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2023/04/24

It was a big weekend for the ruling party as its NEC sat to discuss a variety of issues where NEC member and electricity minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa shared his proposal on how to end load-shedding. As the NEC meeting comes to a close, the party will also be commemorating its late struggle starlwart, OR Tambo where Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe will deliver the keynote address. We’re now joined by SABC News Senior Political Reporter, Samkele Maseko.

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4:53

Residents of Tembisa in the East of Johannesburg took...

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2023/04/24

Residents of Tembisa in the East of Johannesburg took to the streets today in protest against power cuts in the area. They say hundreds of households have had their power cut off for non-payment, however they say many of the houses that have been switched off do not owe and the municipality has not given an explanation for it. Some of the households have not had power for over a week. We’re now joined by Lele Lefikane, Deputy Chairperson of the Tembisa Community Forum.

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9:22

KZN Budget Policy statement that was recently...

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2023/04/24

we unpack the KZN Budget Policy statement that was recently delivered by the MEC for Finance, Peggy Nkonyeni. Owing to some reductions in the provincial budget as a result of the annual updates of the data that is used to determine the portion of the Provincial Equitable Share formula allocated to each province – KZN’s budget will see a reduction of 0.16% compared to the previous period. To explain how this reduction will affect the province’s spending plans is…. GUEST: Carol Wylie-Coetzee, HOD

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7:52

DIRCO has confirmed that the implementation of an...

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2023/04/24

As the situation in Sudan continues to be fraught, the department of international relations and cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that the implementation of an evacuation strategy is at an advanced stage. We also understand that currently, there are about 77 verified South African nationals trapped in Sudan. We’re now joined by SABC News Foreign Editor, Sophie Mokoena.

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6:27

What implications will the new Twitter verification...

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2023/04/24

What implications will the new Twitter verification rules and costs have on small businesses? Businesses that still want to continue running ads on the app will have to pay over R18000 per month in order to remain verified and be able to run adverts on the platform. The new rules since Elon Musk took over have caused outrage, as many people who were verified lost their verification badges and are required to pay to remain verified. Some celebrities have got their verification badges back, however,

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4:58

Three men have been arrested for stealing a 2.5 metre...

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2023/04/24

Three men have been arrested for stealing a 2.5 metre long crocodile from a farm in Hartbeesfontein in the North West. Police and conservation officers traced the crocodile and found it in a farmhouse and seized a bakkie the suspects allegedly used to transport the crocodile. They have been charged with contravening the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. We’re now joined by North West Police Spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh.

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6:19

Refugees, mostly Congolese, Burundian, and Kenyan...

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2023/04/21

A group of refugees, comprising of mostly Congolese, Burundian and Kenyan nationals have been evicted from outside the offices of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees offices in Brooklyn, Pretoria. Crying women and children pleaded with the police to leave them alone. However, a recent court order permitted the removal of the refugees who have been camping on the pavement of the UNHCR offices since 2019. Nixon Katembo witnessed the eviction process as he was there in Pretoria this morning

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10:22

What does the apartheid flag symbolize? "Symbolizes...

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2023/04/21

Will Afriforum be heading to the Constitutional Court following today’s ruling at the Supreme Court of Appeals? The court upheld the Equality Court’s ruling declaring any public display of the apartheid flag as hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment in terms of the Equality Act. The against the use of the apartheid flag was pursued in 2019, by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission after the flag was displayed by demonstrators at a march against farm

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7:41

SASSA grant recipients who utilise the post office...

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2023/04/21

SASSA grant recipients who utilise the post office for their monthly payouts, are being urged to renew their cards or consider porting their payments via the banks or retail outlets. More than 5.5 million grant recipients use Postbank cards at the country's post offices to receive their monthly grants. However, these cards are due to expire over the next three months, rendering them invalid. With the vast number of cards that require renewal, many remain concerned if they will reach completion by

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5:24

Cele has confirmed that two suspects have been...

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2023/04/21

Police Minister Bheki Cele has confirmed that two suspects have been arrested following a mass shooting incident in Imbali, outside Pietermaritzburg, where 10 family members were shot dead. To tell us more about what transpired earlier on is….. GUEST: Brigadier Jay Naicker, KZN Police spokesperson

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4:31

Bloem High Court dismissed the charges after five of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/21

Charges against the accused in the Nulane investment fraud trial have been dropped. The Bloemfontein High Court dismissed the charges after five of the six accused made an application for discharge in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act. The section states that an accused person may be acquitted of charges if the state fails to make its case. The high court ruled in February ruled that documents submitted by the state as part of evidence was inadmissible in court. We’re now joined by

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9:35

MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza raised concerns about the impact...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/20

KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Social Development presented its budget yesterday. Among other things, MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza raised concerns about the impact of national budget cuts on social development projects. The department has allocated over R190 million for the projects meant for elderly care and over R150 million on anti-crime projects. We’re now joined by KZN’s Nonhlanhla Khoza.

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9:44

new political party and it’s called Move founded by...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/20

It’s new political party season as we head towards the 2024 elections. Yesterday we reported on the launch of Rise Mzansi, today, we have another new political party and it’s called Move. The political party was founded by 26 year old University of Pretoria student, David Kabwa. Kabwa is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for Mediation in Africa. He was the first African to be elected as Prime Minister of ther Commonwealth Youth Parliament. He has also

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