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6:25

Sudan has failed to meet deadline to form civilian...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/12

Sudan has failed to meet deadline to form civilian government, something that is deeply regrettable as many people thought the Sudanese people will finally be able to restore the country’s democratic transition. According to several reports, the deadline lapsed after the military and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Force failed to sign a final transition deal over disagreements on the integration plan. The country has been without a functioning government since October 2021. So what should

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7:28

What will three phase process of vetting IPPs entail?

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/11

The Department of Water and Sanitation has opened up the application process for independent power producers who want to use water to produce renewable energy. The department met with IPPs to announce its plans to produce renewable energy in partnership with the private sector using dams and rivers. What will three phase process of vetting IPPs entail? We’re now joined by Advocate Sipho Skosana, Chief Director for Water Use Authorisation Management at the Department of Water and Sanitation.

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11:19

Agricultura & Rural Development is partnering with...

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2023/04/11

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural development is working with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to amend the Animal Matters Amendment Act of 1993 in a bid to protect citizens from power dogs like pit bulls and hold their owners accountable for harm caused by their dogs. This follows a series of attacks by pit bulls against other animals and people. The department met with the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation following its petition to ban pit bulls that garnered over

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9:29

Dikeledi Skonyela: “A former artisanal miner has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/11

In conversation with Dikeledi Skonyela on how she managed to transform her life as she tells us more about her interesting life journey as a former artisanal miner. By her own admission, it took drastic events to turn her life around for the better. GUEST: Dikeledi Skonyela, Professional diamond polisher & diamond evaluator

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6:46

lack of refuse collection in Ekurhuleni

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/11

After receiving several complaints from some of our listeners about the lack of refuse collection in Ekurhuleni. We have decided to invite the City of Ekurhuleni just to find out if they are aware of this problem and also if they are doing anything to address and resolve this issue. GUEST: Zweli Dlamini, Spokesperson of Ekurhuleni Municipality

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9:12

Pakistan has criticised India’s decision to host the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/11

Pakistan has criticised India’s decision to host the upcoming G20 meeting in the disputed territory of Kashmir. Pakistan’s foreign affairs ministry says it is a well-known fact that Kashmir, which is being claimed by both countries - is an internationally recognised dispute that has remained on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council for over seven decades. To remind us as to what informs this territorial dispute is….. GUEST: Salman Khan, Independent political analyst on South-East

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5:53

According to the latest Nedbank Insights Report,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/11

According to the latest Nedbank Insights Report, about 64% of township small businesses have been negatively affected by the ongoing loadshedding as most of them have been forced to cut jobs. Nedbank says these results are troubling and require a response from both the private and public sectors. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Lizzy Mogale: Managing Executive for Insights & Advisory at Nedbank Retail and Business Banking

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14:00

30th anniversary of Chris Hani's assassination...

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2023/04/10

The South African Communist Party says majority of the values Chris Hani died for are yet to be achieved. The party says those in leadership need to use their political power to influence policy to ensure people not only have land, but economic freedom too. It commemorated the 30th anniversary of Chris Hani's murder in Ekurhuleni today. Guest: Madala Masuku, first Deputy General Secretary of the SACP.

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9:32

Two people have been arrested in connection with...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/10

Two people have been arrested in connection with convicted rapist and murderer, Thabo Bester's prison escape. One of the suspects is a 39 year old former G4S employee and another one is a 65 year old man from Port Edward. They have both been charged with aiding and abetting a convicted prisoner to escape from lawful custody. Thabo Bester, Dr Nandipha Magudumana and a third suspect were arrested in Tanzania this past weekend while trying to escape to Kenya. We're now joined by police spokesperson,

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6:45

Celebrating the winner of this year’s national...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/10

We celebrate the winner of this year’s national Furniture Design Competition, Tshepiso Motau, a third-year Industrial Design student at UJ. According to the ministry of trade, industry and competition, Motau designed an eye-catching and colourful room divider with the Ndebele patterns inspired by the internationally acclaimed artist, Dr Esther Mahlangu. GUEST: Tshepiso Motau, Winner of the 2023 Furniture Design Competition

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10:58

The video of the Dalai Lama kissing and asking a boy...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/10

The video of the Dalai Lama kissing and asking a boy to suck his tongue has caused outrage across the world, sparking another discussion on the safety of children, especially in the hands of religious figures. The incident happened at a temple in India in February after the young boy asked to hug him. The Dalai Lama is the holiest figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He has since apologised in a statement saying he often teases people he meets in public. We're now joined by Dr Shaheda Omar, Director at the

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7:45

Large parts of Tshwane are still without power,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/10

Large parts of Tshwane are still without power, following the collapse of seven electricity pylons on the N4 highway. Currently, the City of Tshwane is unable to say when power would be restored due to bad weather conditions. For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Selby Bokaba, City of Tshwane’s spokesperson

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6:25

(SADTU) says it is worried about the alarming...

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2023/04/10

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) says it is worried about the alarming increase in the number of violent incidents in schools since the beginning of the year. According to the union, KZN is the most affected with these incidents. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Nkosana Dolopi, Deputy General Secretary of SADTU

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8:14

Following an alleged leak of U.S intelligence...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/10

Following an alleged leak of U.S intelligence documents, the country’s department of justice has opened an investigation into the incident. The documents, which are widely shared on social media platforms such as Twitter, are part of routine updates that the US military's joint staff would produce daily but not distribute publicly. To explain how the apparent leak of these highly classified documents could impact national security is….. Guest on the line (France): John Keiger, retired Professor of

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12:07

Luh Twizzy was inspired by Tik Tok challenge where...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

Clearwater Mall has issued a statement on its social media pages stating that no unsupervised minors would be granted access to the mall this weekend. The mall has also heightened security ahead of the Easter Weekend. This is in light of two separate incidents of disruption at Mall of Africa and Canal Walk last month. Luh Twizzy was inspired by Tik Tok challenge where teenagers storm malls, create chaos, and leave. Some experts have said that teens participating in this challenge may be criminally

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8:39

Statistics South Africa says electricity production...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

Statistics South Africa says electricity production fell by 9.7% in February compared with the same month last year. In January, it had fallen by 8%. South Africa has been dealing with months of rolling blackouts due as it navigates its way around the energy crisis. President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster over the energy crisis, however, it came to an end yesterday. Stats SA also says electricity consumption was down 8.7% year-on-year in February. We’re now joined by energy

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12:51

What conditions do countries have to fulfill in order...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

What conditions do countries have to fulfill in order for their extradition applications to succeed? South Africa’s extradition request for the Gupta brothers was dismissed. The two face money laundering and fraud charges. South Africa has requested that they be extradited back into the country after they fled to the UAE to avoid arrest. The request was rejected in February, however, South African authorities were only informed this week. Is this the end of it, or do we still have options? We’re now

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5:31

The World Health Organization commemorates its 75th...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

Today, the global health fraternity commemorates World Health Day under the theme: Health is Wealth. The World Health Organization commemorates its 75th anniversary to raise awareness of health as our greatest asset. Closer to home, the local healthcare system is deteriorating in Limpopo and Free State due to declining infrastructure, chronic understaffing and mismanagement of funds. To help us understand the challenges and provide recommendations, we are joined by... Guest: Prof Renata Schoeman -

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7:26

Three members of the Student Representative Council...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

Three members of the Student Representative Council and one student have been suspended amid protests surrounding the payment of NSFAS allowances. While the protests started yesterday, protests have intensified and university management brought private security onto campus. 248 students at the university have been awaiting allowances that provide meals, tuition and books to student. Our next guest expresses their concern surrounding the response of University management and calls on NSFAS to act the

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7:41

Rwanda has made strides to rebuild itself politically...

The National Pulse ·

2023/04/07

Rwanda begins its commemoration of the genocide that claimed over 800 thousand lives, mostly from the Tutsi group in 1994. Every year, the 7th of April marks the beginning of a period of national mourning that lasts until 4 July, known as Liberation Day. Rwanda has made strides to rebuild itself politically and economically since the genocide.

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