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9:33

Today we celebrate SA actress Pamela Nomvete who is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/29

As the biggest night in British theatre is fast approaching. Today we celebrate SA actress Pamela Nomvete who is in the running to receive the Olivier Award for best actress in a supporting role. The Olivier Awards are Britain's most prestigious stage honours and they will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (2 April). GUEST (UK): Pamela Nomvete, South African actress

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9:23

Leigh Matthews’ killer Donovan Moodley’s bid to get...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/29

Leigh Matthews’ killer Donovan Moodley’s bid to get parole has caused outrage as many believe he does to deserve it. He will find out later today whether or not he will be granted parole. Moodley abducted Matthews from Bond University in Sandton in 2004, and held her captive while demanding a ransom from her family. He then murdered her after receiving the ransom. NPO, Women and Men Against Child Abuse says there should be certain conditions people should still meet, despite having spent the minimum

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4:38

Non-Profit Organisation, Love Life says the sexual...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/29

Non-Profit Organisation, Love Life says the sexual violation of children in schools by teachers is concerning and should be addressed. This follows Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga’s written response to parliament this week saying sexual violations by teachers against pupils rose by 46% from 92 to 169 between 2019 and 2021. The organisation says this shouldn’t be accepted and action is needed to protect children from being violated in spaces where they have been sent to learn. Guest:

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8:48

Red Beret is not going to let the coalition remove...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/29

Post the election of Cilliers Brink as the new Executive Mayor of Tshwane. EFF’s Regional Chairperson Obakeng Ramabodu says the red berets are not going to allow the multi-party coalition in the City of Tshwane to remove the speaker, Mncedi Ndzwanana. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Obakeng Ramabodu, EFF Regional Chairperson (City of Tshwane)

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6:13

Is Kamala Harris’s visit about countering Russia and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/29

As Africa continues to witness many high-profile visits from leaders from different countries – today we assess Kamala Harris’s visit on the continent as she is the latest high-profile person to visit Africa. Once again the conversation is about whether her visit is about countering Russia and China's growing influence on the continent or there is more to it. On Monday Harris pledged $139 million in U.S. assistance to West Africa, most of which will support conflict prevention in the Sahel

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5:37

The Education department in the Eastern Cape has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/28

An update on a story we did yesterday. The Education department in the Eastern Cape has suspended three teachers at a school in Bizana following allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault against pupils. Parents approached activists for help after the school failed to act on it and the teachers allegedly threatened to take legal action should they speak on the issue. A team of counsellors has been sent to the school to provide psycho-social support to the pupils . Moroasui Wamonare

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9:15

The Tshwane University of Technology has launched its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/28

The Tshwane University of Technology has launched its Artificial Intelligence Hub. It is the second institution in the country to set up an artificial intelligence hub. It will serve as a space for knowledge generation, research and development, as well as implementation, targeting sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, mining, agriculture and the automotive industry. How will this hub work and who can be a part of it? Prof Khumbulani Mpofu

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8:03

Unions leading majority of public servants have...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/28

Unions leading majority of public servants have accepted a 7.5% wage increase following a standoff between government and the unions for months. Government was offering 4.7%, while unions demanded 10%. Government increased its offer to 7.5% to avoid more strikes by public Servants. Jannie Oosthuizen

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11:09

In 2021, 77% of matriculants failed to achieve 50%...

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2023/03/28

During this year’s International Day of Mathematics Day, which was celebrated on the 14th of March. UNESCO said, greater global awareness of mathematical sciences are vital to addressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate change, energy and sustainable development, and to improving the quality of life in both the developed and the developing worlds. But what is disappointing about our country is that in 2021, 77% of matriculants failed to achieve 50% for maths, something

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7:50

KZN woman has been charged with perjury after she...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/28

While it is known in South Africa that the police treat the reporting of false cases in a serious light – some people just don’t get it. It is reported that a KZN woman has been charged with perjury after she reported a false case of child kidnapping. Joining us to discuss possible punishment that one faces for doing something like this is…. GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN police spokesperson

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8:33

what will the South African government do if Russian...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/28

we examine South Africa’s Vladimir Putin conundrum, asking - what will the South African government do if Russian President Vladimir Putin comes to South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit in August? To discuss this, we are joined by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee Chairperson on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, following his comments yesterday that he will soon write to DIRCO Minister Dr Naledi Pandor to find out how her ministry is handling the Putin matter, after

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6:03

More than 200 residents from Imizamo Yethu Informal...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

More than 200 residents from Imizamo Yethu Informal Settlement in Cape Town have been left displaced following a fire that destroyed about 60 homes. Victims of the fire include people who were displaced when a fire broke out in the same area in September last year that left 500 people homeless. The cause of the fire is still unknown and mop-up operations are underway. Guest: Ali Sablay, Operations Manager at Gift of the Givers

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5:58

Living Annuity: basics on living annuities

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

Living Annuity: As we conclude our discussion on living annuity, we would like to remind you that over the past couple of weeks, the discussions have explained the basics on living annuities - if you can amend or move a living annuity once you have one and the fees involved. So today’s interview will be a recap on key points to remember about a living annuity. GUEST: Michael Rossouw, Senior Investment Consultant

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6:50

Another school is embroiled in alleged sexual...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

Yet another school is embroiled in alleged sexual violation of its pupils by teachers. The department of education is investigating two staff members at a school in Bizana in the Eastern Cape. Two parents have been seeking help following sexual harassment and assault of their children by teachers after one of the pupils shaved her head in anticipation of more sexual harassment, in a bit to make herself less attractive to the teacher, but that didn’t help. Another one had been punished for refusing

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9:44

Residents of Thatchfield Ridge in Centurion have been...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

Residents of Thatchfield Ridge in Centurion have been the latest victims of water woes in the City of Tshwane. The have been without water for three weeks now, because their water pipeline is allegedly not connected to any water reservoir. It is now clear whether the developer did get approval to build over 200 houses without a stable infrastructure for water supply in the area. For more on that, we’re now joined by Tshepo Motiang, resident at Thatchfield Ridge in Centurion.

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5:49

labour unions HAITU and ILAWU marched to the office...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

Earlier on today, labour unions HAITU and ILAWU marched to the office of the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to hand over a memorandum of demands. The unions want Lesufi to intervene in ensuring that thousands of contract nurses and those who are under the Expanded Public Works Programme are permanently employed. HAITU says six-thousand health care personnel including nurses stand to lose their jobs when their employment contract ends at the end of this month. GUEST: Bafana Tshabalala, Provincial

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5:36

Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has urged the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/27

Is Raila Odinga at it again? As we look at the ongoing protests in Kenya. Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has urged the citizens of the East African country to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday to protest against the high cost of living, alleged electoral theft, overreaching government and joblessness. But are these protests genuine or they are simply being driven by some hidden political agendas? GUEST : Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs political analyst

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6:36

All4Youth Entrepreneurship Campaign, an initiative...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/24

In conversation with Noxolo Mnisi about this year’s All4Youth Entrepreneurship Campaign, an initiative that is aimed at assisting young hustlers between the ages of 18-30 looking to create their own business empires. GUEST: Noxolo Mnisi, Senior Talent Acquisitions and Management Partner & Youth Lead Nestle East and Southern Africa

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5:36

Zondo says the ANC’s NEC failure to recall former...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/24

Chief Justice Raymond Zondo says the ANC’s NEC failure to recall former President Jacob Zuma when he was president of the country between 2009 and early 2018 led to millions of rands being taken out of the country. Zondo said this about two hours ago when he was delivering the OR Tambo public lecture at the University of Fort Hare. GUEST: Prince Mashele, Political analyst

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7:13

Residents of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/24

Residents of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape are asking for assistance after their town was hit again by a major flood in less than a year. Businesses and houses were flooded yesterday when torrential rains fell over the area. The department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs in the province says about 3 000 people have been evacuated this week as heavy rains are wreaking havoc. GUEST: Pheello Oliphant, Spokesperson for the MEC of COGTA in the Eastern Cape

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