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8:12

Hundreds of sub-Saharan Africans left Tunisia over...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/07

Hundreds of sub-Saharan Africans left Tunisia over the weekend – after President Kais Saied’s controversial speech concerning illegal immigration. About two weeks ago, Saied told security forces to expel all illegal immigrants, accusing African migrants in particular of being part of a conspiracy to change Tunisia’s demographic make-up by making it more African and less Arab. Following his controversial speech – international organisations, including the AU have condemned Saied comments as

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3:19

The driver of a truck that was involved in a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/07

The driver of a truck that was involved in a multi-vehicle crash near the M41 on-ramp in Durban North yesterday morning has handed himself over to the police. Police in KwaZulu-Natal have confirmed that a case of reckless and negligent driving was opened at Durban North SAPS for investigation. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Brigadier Jay Naicker, Police spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal

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9:21

SG Risenga Maluleke announced that South Africa’s...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/07

Earlier on today, Statistician General, Risenga Maluleke announced that South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1,3% in the fourth quarter of last year (that’s between October‒December). According to him, growth was dragged lower mainly by finance, trade, mining, agriculture, manufacturing and general government services. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General of South Africa and head of Statistics South Africa

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3:03

eThekwini Metro Police say a truck driver involved in...

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2023/03/06

eThekwini Metro Police say a truck driver involved in today’s multi-vehicle crash on the M41 in Durban fled the scene. It is believed the truck driver lost control of his truck and plunged into more than 50 cars that were in bumper to bumper traffic. 16 people were injured and one was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition. We’re now joined by eThekwini Metro Police Spokesperson, Boysie Zungu.

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5:11

Wireless Access Provider’s Association says...

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2023/03/06

Wireless Access Provider’s Association says load-shedding is killing 5G in South Africa. 5G has been sold as more efficient than LTE, however, cellular towers that use 5G use more power than LTE. This means network providers are now spending more money on diesel to keep the towers running, increasing production costs. Are we likely to see cellphone companies ditching 5G to save on production costs? We’re now joined by Mybroadband Editor, Jan Vermeulen.

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3:33

Tributes pour in for radio veteran Mark Pilgrim

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/06

Radio veteran, Mark Pilgrim died yesterday after a yearlong battle with stage 4 cancer. Pilgrim had been in the radio industry for over two decades, having worked both for the public broadcaster and privately owned radio stations. He had been sharing his journey through cancer treatment on his social media pages, giving updates on how he is doing and speaking about how hopeful he was that he would make it. After a few weeks of silence on social media, his family announced his death yesterday. What

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8:41

what is a Living Annuity and the benefits of the...

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2023/03/06

GUEST: Michael Rossouw, Senior Consultant Investment

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6:19

Thuli Madonsela has appeared before the Mkhwebane...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/06

Former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela has appeared before the Mkhwebane inquiry in parliament giving testimony with regards to the Vrede Dairy Farm and CIEX investigations. Madonsela shared she was reluctant to appear before the inquiry, not out of disrespect, however, she felt the issues she was asked to speak on had already been dealt with extensively by the courts. What came out of her testimony? Guest: SABC News parliamentary correspondent, Joseph Mosia.

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7:36

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce his decisions...

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2023/03/06

President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce his decisions around the cabinet reshuffle this evening at 19:00. The csbinet reshuffle has been imminent for the past few months as some positions have been vacant and recently, David Mabuza resigned from his position as the country’s deputy president. What can we look forward to tonight? We are now joined by SABC News political reporter, Samkele Maseko.

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8:29

John Steenhuisen revealed that US dollars that were...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/06

Earlier on today, DA leader John Steenhuisen revealed that the US dollars that were hidden on the Phala Phala farm of President Cyril Ramaphosa were not declared to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) upon entering the country. Let’s now get reaction from the ATM leader in terms of what this means going forward….. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, ATM Leader

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6:16

Thembeni Nxangisa pays tribute to the late MEC for...

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2023/03/06

Thembeni Nxangisa, MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State, pays tribute to the late MEC for Education Tate Makgoe who sadly died in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning. It is alleged that Makgoe and his bodyguard’s vehicle collided with two cows on the N1 outside Winburg. ANC in the Free State and provincial government say Makgoe will always be remembered for turning the Free State into a winning province in terms of education. GUEST: Thembeni Nxangisa, Free State’s

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9:14

Macron urged the DR Congo’s government to take...

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2023/03/06

French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the armed conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo and pledged 35 million dollars for supporting displaced people. Macron also urged the DR Congo’s government to take responsibility over the violence that has cascaded through the region for years. He made the remarks in the DRC capital Kinshasa as he concluded his four-nation tour of Africa. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Afrika

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11:35

Opera singer Pretty Yende continues to fly the South...

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2023/03/03

Opera singer Pretty Yende continues to fly the South African flag beyond the clouds, as she has been chosen to perform at the coronation of King Charles III, which is due to take place in May this year. Things have been going well for her so far, just about four months ago, Yende was awarded a Ceremonial Badge of Honour for her contribution to the arts and letters in France and worldwide. GUEST (Berlin): Pretty Yende, South African opera singer

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6:20

Songstress and social justice activist, Simphiwe Dana...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/03

Songstress and social justice activist, Simphiwe Dana will be serenading music lovers with her beautiful sounds this weekend at the Joburg Theatre. Her show titled, Moya explores her spirituality, bringing both music and dance as an art form to express herself. The award-winning artist will feature jazz artist, Titi Luzipho as we as renowned choreographer, Gregory Maqoma. Guest: Simphiwe Dana

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11:24

ANC says it has served both Eskom and former CEO,...

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2023/03/03

The African National Congress says it has served both Eskom and former CEO, Andre de Ruyter with court papers following last week’s interview with journalist, Anika Larsen. De Ruyter alleged there were people in the ruling party who were using the power utility as their cash cow. The ruling party initially gave de Ruyter 7 days to provide evidence of what he alleged. To discuss the dynamics around a ruling party taking a state owned entity to court, we’re now joined by Zakhele Ndlovu, political

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7:04

Wits University students protests have turned violent

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2023/03/03

Wits University students protests have turned violent. Students are protesting over accommodation and exclusion from registering due to outstanding tuition fees. A few moments ago, some students clashed with police officers and security guards. Joining us to explain what transpired earlier on is…. GUEST: Karabo Asala, Community Outreach Officer of the SRC @Wits GUEST: Alex Patrick, Metro reporter

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9:04

Nigeria's Labour Party candidate Peter Obi has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/03

Peter Obi of the Labour Party in Nigeria has announced that he will challenge the outcome of the country’s fiercely fought presidential elections after official results awarded victory to the ruling party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu. On the other hand though, Tinubu has expressed his readiness to defend his mandate in court. But, what’s even more interesting about this entire situation is that international observers, including from the EU, also noted logistical problems, disfranchised voters and a

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18:58

Why is Trade Union Membership declining in South...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/02

While there are many factors behind declining membership. Our guests explore a few causes of membership decline, looking at some of the key factors that are perpetuating this unfortunate trend. According to the International Labour Organisation - trade unions in most advanced capitalist countries have steadily lost members for decades, as they struggle to adapt to changes in the economy and society. On the other hand, one cannot downplay the importance of trade unions as they enable workers to come

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11:35

Civil rights organisation, Access Chapter 2 says...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/02

Civil rights organisation, Access Chapter 2 says Uganda President, Yoweri Museveni’s recent visit to South Africa is a slap in the faces of the LGBTQI community. Uganda passed an anti-homosexuality act prohibiting same-sex relationships and its parliament is now dealing with a motion to introduce a private members bill called the ‘Anti-homosexuality Bill’ aimed at protecting what they call the ‘traditional family’. Homosexuals in Uganda have been subjected to different kinds of torture, harassment

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5:21

A Pretoria couple has been handed an effective...

The National Pulse ·

2023/03/02

A Pretoria couple has been handed an effective 14-year prison sentence for child abuse. In 2020, the couple had beaten their six-month-old daughter, leaving her with 31 broken bones. AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit assisted doctors in opening a criminal case after the first reported case was closed due to a lack of evidence. GUEST: Barry Bateman, AfriForum’s spokesperson for the Private Prosecution Unit

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