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9:58

Tourism minister Patricia De Lille announced that SA...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/24

Earlier on today, Tourism minister Patricia De Lille announced that SA Tourism’s proposed R1 billion sponsorship with English Football team Tottenham Hotspur should be stopped completely. Last month, it was revealed that government was on the verge of finalising this controversial sponsorship deal. However, the proposal was met with serious backlash due to the high costs involved. GUEST: Patricia De Lille, Minister of Tourism

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3:33

As today marks World TB Day we ask why this disease...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/24

As today marks World TB Day, we hear from SANAC about why this disease remains one of the leading causes of ill health and death in South Africa. Also one of the major challenges faced by this country is that of TB patients not completing their treatment as well as those that go missing once they have started treatment. GUEST: Dr Thembisile Xulu, CEO of the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC)

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8:07

Approval rating of President Joe Biden has dipped,...

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2023/03/24

Approval rating of President Joe Biden has dipped, nearing the lowest point of his presidency. According to a new poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, Biden’s approval rating fell to 38% this month. So what does this low approval rating mean for his re-election bid or is it too early to even talk about that? GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick

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10:51

THE INNERVIEW: ‘LOOKING AT HOW GOVERNMENT HANDLED THE...

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2023/03/23

Today we examine government’s response to the EFF’s National Shutdown that took place on Monday this week, just to establish whether the response was appropriate and in the interest of the country. Much has been written and spoken about in relation to government’s heavy-handed approach and how Monday’s shutdown was handled. What informs this discussion really, is the understanding that protests and social mobilisation are the lifeblood of democracy. GUEST: Asanda Ngoasheng, Political analyst

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7:47

How do we balance school rules and respecting...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/23

The South African Human Rights Commission held an enganement today with the education department, School Governing Bodies, Principals and religious bodies in KwaZulu-Natal to discuss religious rights. The engagement follows different incidents where children who belong to the Shembe Church being forced to cut their hair to adhere to school rules. Their religion is against the cutting of hair and their parents sent complaints, saying their rights are being violated. How do we balance school rules and

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4:42

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s first Q&A in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/23

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s first Q&A in parliament was delayed after a fire broke out at the Good Hope building where the National Assembly holds sittings. The fire broke out on the first floor and the assembly sits on the ground floor. Investigations are still on the cause of the fire are still underway. SABC News Parliamentary correspondent Mercedes Besent

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4:00

Five people have been killed in two separate shooting...

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2023/03/23

Five people have been killed in two separate shooting incidents in Tongaat, north of Durban. According to IPSS Medical Rescue, the first incident occurred on the R102 near the Engen garage. This left two people dead and one person injured. The second shooting occurred a short while later, at the Fairbreeze intersection to the R64, this has left three people dead and a further two people injured. GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Netshiunda, Police spokesperson in KZN

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7:20

According to the premier's spokesperson Sello...

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2023/03/23

The home of Free State Premier Mxolisi Dukwana caught fire this morning. We understand that emergency services and fire fighters in the province have managed to put out the raging fire. According to the premier's spokesperson Sello Dithebe, the cause of the fire is yet to be established. He joins us now to furnish us with more details….. GUEST: Sello Dithebe, Free State Premier spokesperson GUEST: Ishmael Modiba, SABC News reporter

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5:52

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today hosting King...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today hosting King Philippe and Queen Mathilda of the Kingdom of Belgium. According to the Presidency, the Belgian monarchy’s visit will serve to expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and revitalise economic relations with a focus on trade, foreign direct investment, and tourism. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

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6:45

Naledi Pandor says cabinet will have to discuss the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/22

The minister of International Relations in South Africa Dr Naledi Pandor says cabinet will have to discuss the announcement by the international criminal court that it has issued a warrant of arrest for Russian president Vladimir Putin. While Russia is not a signatory to the Rome Statuette, South Africa is a full member of the international criminal court. We’re now joined by SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena, but before we do, let’s listen to what Minister Pandor said.

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4:56

Epson recently launched its new WorkForce Enterprise...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/22

Epson recently launched its new WorkForce Enterprise AM-C products in line with their commitment and philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation that enriches lives while saving the environment. To give us more details on their latest offerings is….. GUEST: Yudheer Harbhajun, Epson South Africa Office Automation Sales Manager

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8:21

Tech giant, Google has started a process of testing...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/22

Tech giant, Google has started a process of testing and artificial intelligence chatbot called Bard in the US and the UK. The AI chatbot will rival Microsoft’s ChatGPT and simila apps. Bard allows users type questions and requests in English, and gives detailed answers, it also helps compute code. For more on Bard and what the platform seeks to do, we are now joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor @MyBroadBand

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6:27

Statistics South Africa, food inflation increased to...

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2023/03/22

More bad news for South Africans as the latest stats figures show that the country's annual consumer price inflation increased from six-point-nine per cent in January to seven per cent in February this year. According to Statistics South Africa, food inflation increased to an all-time high at 13-point-six percent year-on-year, while transport inflation increased by nine-point-nine percent year-on-year. To give us a break down in terms of what informed these latest figures is….. GUEST: Patrick

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6:00

Yesterday, the Parliament of Uganda passed a bill...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/22

Yesterday, the Parliament of Uganda passed a bill that imposes harsh penalties on individuals who engage in homosexual acts or identify as LGBTQ+. The new legislation provides for a prison sentence of over 10 years for those who violate the law. GUEST: Christian Rumu, Senior Campaigner for Amnesty International for the Great Lakes Region

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7:05

UK government’s decision to lift its three-year ban...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/22

We hear from Lord Peter Hain – following the UK government’s decision to lift its three-year ban against global consultancy firm Bain & Company. You may recall that last year, the Zondo Commission found that Bain & Co. played a major role in the state capture corruption scandal in South Africa, crippling SARS ability to investigate tax evasion. GUEST (UK): Lord Peter Hain, UK MP

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10:30

PAC of Azania says the rights of black people in...

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2023/03/21

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania says the rights of black people in South Africa are still being trampled on and it will continue to fight to restore people’s dignity. The party hosted a commemoration of the Sharpeville Massacre in Vereeniging in the Vaal earlier today. Secretary-General of the PAC, Apa Pooe delivered a keynote address at the commemoration, saying it is unacceptable that people still do not have land. Pooe also took part in yesterday’s national shutdown against load-shedding

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5:15

A 24 year old woman from Durban who disappeared on...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/21

A 24 year old woman from Durban who disappeared on Friday last week was found murdered and her body mutilated. Luyanda Cele was an intern at the Occupational Health and Safety Unit at Ethekwini Municipality. Her family says she said she was going for drinks after work on Friday and did not come back. Her body was found near Metro Lodge in South beach and her tongue and lower lip had been chopped off. Guest: police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda.

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10:00

celebrating businessman Johnie Modiba, founder of...

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2023/03/21

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6:27

Call for the state to prioritise schools and...

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2023/03/21

The Health and Allied workers Indaba Trade Union and 18 co-applicants including political parties and civil society organisations have headed to the courts to force the state to prioritise schools and hospitals and exempt them from load-shedding. The coalition argued in court yesterday that while it is not fighting for an end to load-shedding, it wants public hospitals, schools, police stations and small businesses to avoid a humanitarian crisis. Through their lawyer, Tembeka Ngcukaitobi, they also

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12:42

Yesterday, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) launched...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/21

Yesterday, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) launched the state of the South African Energy Special Report which also provides possible solutions as to how South Africa can address the ongoing power crisis. The report suggests that solar and wind will continue to contribute to the majority of capacity in 2023 and beyond – and it also affirms that coal remains the predominant source of energy in the country. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the report is….. GUEST: NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of

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