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9:33

KZN Provincial Government has recommended the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/17

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government has recommended the establishment of a multi-agency task team that will fast-track the construction of a new police station in Mariannhill, near Pinetown. You may recall that recently, Mariannhill made headlines due to acts of extreme violence and wanton shootings of people by brazen criminals. GUEST: Siboniso Duma, MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environment Affairs

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5:45

Uniting business in Africa with Sanda Ojiambo

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/17

CEO of the United Nations Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo is in South Africa this week for the for the continental launch of the Global Africa Business Initiative. Among other things, the initiative seeks to promote economic growth and investment opportunities in different industries including manufacturing, agriculture and finance. It also seeks to align values of businesses with sustainable development goals. Who is this initiative for and how can South African and African businesses partner with

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7:51

i believe South Africa have a big role to play...

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2023/04/17

Explosions and gunfire have been reported in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, today. Almost 100 civilians have reportedly died as fighting continues between Sudan's army and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group. The violence, which began on Saturday was sparked by a disagreement over the integration of the RSF into the military, as part of a transition towards civilian rule. To explain the political dynamics around this complex issue is….. GUEST: Sabir Ibrahim, Political analyst &

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13:22

Thabo Bester Mother only started registering her...

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2023/04/14

There are no record of convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester at Home Affairs. This was revealed by Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. However, Bester is a South African. The only place apart from Correctional services that has his record is the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital where he was born in 1986. His mother only started registering her children with Home affairs in 2006, however, by then, he had already disappeared. We’re now joined by Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron

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8:13

Aphumelele

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2023/04/14

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10:48

Mthandazo has been nominated for two Metro FM Awards,...

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2023/04/14

We spoke to artist, Mthandazo Gatya last year after his video where he stitched John Legend’s song called Nervous went viral on Tiktok. He has since collaborated with a variety of artists including AB Crazy, Nhlonipho as well as Canadian duo, Neon Dreams. And now, more great news. Mthandazo has been nominated for two Metro FM Awards, Best Male Artist and Best House Song. Mthandazo Gatya

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7:53

225 lives were lost across the country during the...

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2023/04/14

Earlier on today, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga released the Easter Road Traffic Statistics. According to her, 225 lives were lost across the country during the holiday period. The majority of the accidents were caused by speeding, reckless driving and drunk driving. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..Guest: Lwazi Khoza, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport

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7:06

Solidary trade union intends to go to court to...

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2023/04/14

Solidary trade union intends to go to court to challenge the new Employment Equity Act that has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa as they believe that the Act in its current form is unconstitutional and not in accordance with international norms and values.Guest: Anton van der Bijl, Deputy CEO of Solidary trade union

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5:56

Prof Patrick Bond explains why a country like South...

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2023/04/14

Who is Ajay Banga? World Bank’s president nominee, Ajay Banga has promised to bring a new sense of urgency to the bank’s core mission of alleviating global poverty, while also taking on some of the biggest crises in the world today. But can he be trusted? Prof Patrick Bond explains why a country like South Africa should be worried about the incoming World Bank chief.Guest (Washington): Professor Patrick Bond, Political economist & Distinguished Professor of Sociology @UJ

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20:27

THE INNERVIEW: The energy crisis in South Africa has...

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2023/04/13

THE INNERVIEW: The energy crisis in South Africa has had a negative impact on the economy and many businesses have either had to spend more money on alternative energy sources or shut down due to skyrocketing production costs. President Cyril Ramaphosa recently announced the Just Energy Transition Plan that will see South Africa move towards green energy sources in a bid to save the environment. What can we learn from countries like Germany that have an energy mix of fossil fuels, wind, hydro, solar

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7:11

SA Investment Conference is currently underway in...

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2023/04/13

Unpacking the SA Investment Conference that is currently underway in Sandton. Since the first investment conference in 2018, South Africa has attracted R1, 14 trillion in commitments. Of the 152 investment announcements made previously, 45 projects have already been completed, while a further 57 projects are currently under construction. Today, President Cyril Ramphosa revealed that South Africa has set another target of R2 trillion worth of investment until 2028. GUEST: Sihle Zikalala, Minister

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8:05

What’s the latest on the kidnapping of 47 year old...

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2023/04/13

What’s the latest on the kidnapping of 47 year old South African paramedic Gerco van Deventer? A Gift of the Givers hostage negotiator landed in Mali on Sunday in a bid to secure his release. Van Deventer was kidnapped in Libya in 2017 and was later sold to Al-Qaeda terrorists who demanded R55 Million for his release. In a video sent on the 15th of March, Gerco van Deventer said he is the only South African being held in Mali. We’re now joined by Gift of the Givers Founder, Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman.

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Charges Dr Nandipha Magudumana is facing

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2023/04/13

After her court appearance today – Dr Nandipha Magudumana will face the following charges aiding and abetting escape of a convicted prisoner from lawful custody, murder of a number of bodies that were found in her possession, violation of bodies, and fraud GUEST: Phaladi Shuping, Free State NPA spokesperson

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4:35

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2023/04/13

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8:37

Yoliswa Yako has lambasted G4S’ inconsistency of...

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2023/04/12

EFF MP and member of the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services, Yoliswa Yako has lambasted G4S’ inconsistency of their timelines on when they found out about Thabo Bester’s escape and when they acted on it. She says G4S merely reacted because the escape had been exposed by the media, otherwise, in the interest of protecting their business, they would not have reported the escape and Bester would have continued to commit the crimes he had been sentenced for. We’re now joined by

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11:50

YES CEO Ravi Naidoo speaks to us about the sterling...

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2023/04/12

YES CEO Ravi Naidoo speaks to us about the sterling work that his organisation has been doing in tackling youth unemployment in South Africa. Within just four years, the Youth Employment Service (YES), has managed to place 100,000 young South Africans into the private sector, something that needs to be applauded. GUEST: Ravi Naidoo, CEO of the Youth Employment Service (YES)

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5:32

We are now on load-shedding stage 6. Eskom says this...

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2023/04/12

We are now on load-shedding stage 6. Eskom says this is due to a shortage of generation capacity. We will go back to stage 5 at 4pm tomorrow. Just last week, Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientso Ramokgopa said our crisis was getting better. We’re now joined by energy analyst, Roger Lilley.

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8:54

G4S has failed to answer some of the most important...

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2023/04/12

Security company, G4S has failed to answer some of the most important questions with regards to the escape of serial rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester from a prison they manage. The company is in parliament to account before the portfolio committee on justice and correctional services. The company has admitted it failed to do its job, however, it says an investigation is underway and 7 employees so far have been suspended. We’re now joined by SABC News parliamentary correspondent Joseph Mosia

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8:59

Nersa is considering increasing municipal electricity...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/12

Nersa is considering increasing municipal electricity tariffs by 15.1% in three months’ time. The organisation will soon hold a public hearing about the consultation paper on 24 April, before the 28 April deadline for comments. To explain what this means, we are joined by….. GUEST: Kevin Allan, Managing Director @Municipal IQ

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5:24

The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela...

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2023/04/12

The Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela has provisionally withdrawn the case of murder against four men accused of murder of Hillary Gardee. The matter was provisionally withdrawn after the State Prosecutor told the court that a witness couldn't be found. For more on this, we are now joined by Mthobisi Mkalipi, SABC News reporter based in Mpumalanga……

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