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6:10

Iranti – an advocacy organisation defending the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/21

As we observe Human Rights Day today, Iranti – an advocacy organisation defending the rights of lesbian, intersex and transgender persons in Africa, says they are still waiting for the Department of Home Affairs to publish the National Identification and Registration Bill that will remove gender markers from South African identity numbers. Joining us to explain how this bill will assist the nation in building more inclusive communities and societies is…… GUEST: Nolwazi Tusini, Acting Co-Director,

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7:01

what’s likely to happen if Trump gets arrested?

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2023/03/21

But, what if those media reports are true - what’s likely to happen if Trump gets arrested? Joining us for this conversation is…. GUEST (UK): Professor Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham

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9:15

The South African police Service has been on high...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/20

The South African police Service has been on high alert across the country, monitoring the national shut down. Resources were specifically allocated to ensure there was no violence and looting during today’s proceedings. How has the day been? We’re now joined by police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.

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7:18

ANC has express its gratitude to south Africans who...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/20

Guest: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri

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8:06

in case you didn’t know, fees can have a big impact...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/20

in case you didn’t know, fees can have a big impact on your living annuity income, and it is important to be cognisant of the costs so that you can maximize on your investment. Guest: Michael Rossouw

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2023/03/20

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10:09

What should we make of government response to this...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/20

guest: Asanda Ngoasheng

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8:16

China’s President Xi Jinping, is currently in Moscow...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/20

China’s President Xi Jinping, is currently in Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin of Russia – just days after Vladimir Putin was hit with an international warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. The two leaders are expected to discuss Beijing’s 12-point paper, which is calling for dialogue and a settlement in Ukraine. To talk to us about the importance of this meeting is…. GUEST: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of

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14:19

Ayanda Allie explains why she is launching her music...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/17

We hear from our former colleague Ayanda Allie who has decided to join the music industry. She is going to release her debut album, ‘We The People’ next week Tuesday (on Human Rights Day). I’m sure many of you are wondering as to what informed this transition……well wonder no more as she is here to explain herself….. GUEST (STUDIO): Ayanda Allie

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22:58

EFF says it is ready for Monday’s nationwide march...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/17

The Economic Freedom Fighters says it is ready for Monday’s nationwide march against the ongoing power crisis and worsening economy. Different organisations have pledged support for the march while some are against it. Government has responded as well, police minister Bheki Cele today urged police to ensure there is no repeat of the 2021 July unrest where businesses were looted. President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday said the South African National Defence Force would be on standby to protect South

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3:19

Will South Africa ever succeed to get rid of open pit...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/17

Next week, SECTION27 will launch an online tool, The Michael Komape Sanitation Progress Monitor, that will assist in tracking progress made by the Limpopo Department of Education (LDoE) to eliminate unsafe and undignified sanitation at public schools throughout the Limpopo province. GUEST: Demichelle Petherbridge, Attorney @Section27

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7:10

Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the nation...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/17

Police Minister Bheki Cele has assured the nation that the South African Police Service are ready to police the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) national shutdown protest that is set to take place on Monday. For more clarity on the SAPS state of readiness, we are joined by….. GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, National spokesperson of the SAPS

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5:02

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/17

Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for more assistance from international partners and donors in the face of destruction and damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Freddy. While on the other hand, UK based lawyer and journalist Peter Makossah has questioned the effectiveness of the African Union and SADC structures in assisting those affected by tropical storm Freddy, asking – “where is the African Union, where is SADC and above all else where are African countries and why can’t they join

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15:42

Democratic Alliance announced the names of candidates...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/16

THE INNERVIEW: Yesterday, the Democratic Alliance announced the names of candidates nominated to stand for election to party leadership roles at the upcoming Elective Federal Congress that is due to take place next month. What caught many people’s attention though was the name of Lungile Phenyane, simply because no one seems to know much about her and yet she availed herself for all six of the DA’s national leadership roles. However, the latest development is that she will no longer be contesting

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6:56

MEC Mlungisi Mvoko tabled his budget speech and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/16

EASTERN CAPE BUDGET: On Tuesday, the Eastern Cape MEC for Finance Mlungisi Mvoko tabled his budget speech and announced that the province recorded an increase of 20 000 employed persons between the 3rd and 4th quarter of last year. The Education and Health Departments have once again received the biggest chunk of the provincial budget. The two departments were allocated more than R28 billion each out of the R89.6 billion budget. MEC Mvoko joins us now to unpack the provincial budget and to outline

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7:07

As a leader of the country you cant just be strong...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/16

GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, UDM Leader

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3:41

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today hosting Tanzanian...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today hosting Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. South Africa and Tanzania enjoy deep historical relations arising from Tanzania’s solidarity with South Africa’s liberation struggle. SABC’s Foreign Editor Sophie Mokoena joins us now to tell us more about bilateral relations between these two nations. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC’s Foreign Editor

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8:53

A settlement agreement between government and some...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/15

A settlement agreement between government and some unions in the public sector has been reached. This ends a strike that has been ongoing for weeks, with Nehawu leading the biggest group of striking workers. The workers were demanding a 10% salary increase while government was offering a 3% increase and a R1000 cash gratuity. Government says this paves the way for employees to get back to work. What does the agreement entail? We’re now joined by December Mavuso, Deputy General Secretary of

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8:30

The ripple effect of Nehawu’s strike against...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/15

The ripple effect of Nehawu’s strike against government’s 3% salary increase is being felt in the funeral industry. The National Funeral Practitioners Association of South Africa says government mortuaries are experiencing a backlog across the country. Many families have had to delay funeral arrangements as some employees continue to take part in the strike. This means some people don’t get bodies of their loved ones collected on time and private mortuaries are getting overwhelmed. We’re now joined

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6:42

if you can amend a living annuity once you have one –...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/15

LIVING ANUITY PART2: Today’s discussion is a continuation from the last interview that we did last week, which focussed more on educating you about what a living annuity is. So this afternoon we focus on ‘if you can amend a living annuity once you have one – how to go about it, and we will tell you more about the difference between a guaranteed annuity vs a living annuity’. GUEST: Michael Rossouw, Senior Investment Consultant

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