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10:21

The washable and reusable sanitary pad brand Palesa pads

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

Today we hear from Sherie de Wet, founder of the washable and reusable sanitary pad brand Palesa pads. She started her business after realising that many young girls were struggling to afford or access sanitary pads. De Wet’s business has continued to grow and this has resulted in her being approached by retail giants Ackermans and most recently Pick ’n Pay to supply them with her sanitary pads. GUEST: Sherie de Wet, founder of the washable and reusable sanitary pad brand Palesa pads.

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5:41

Mpumalanga police have confiscated 31 bags of dagga...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

Mpumalanga police have confiscated 31 bags of dagga worth over R1.3 million at a farm in Mpumalanga. Three suspicious vehicles were spotted inside the maize farm in Delmas and when members of the farm watch moved closer, two of them fled. The driver of the last car fled on foot after opening it. Both the dagga and the car have been taken by the police. Guest: Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

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9:00

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana has allocated R30...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana has allocated R30 billion towards inflation linked increases for social grants. The old age and disability grants increase by R90 from the f1st of April and a further R10 from the 1st of October, a total incrase to R2090 per month. Child grants will also rise to R510 from R480 and the foster care grant will increase to R1130. For some reaction to that, we are now joined by Black Sash’s Executive Director, Rachel Bukasa.

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5:19

BUDGET SPEECH: Government proposes a total...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that government is acting decisively to bring additional capacity onto the grid, and that they are working hard to transform the electricity sector to achieve energy security in the long-term. GUEST: Goerge Tshesane

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10:15

Finance Minister says Municipalities owe Eskom R56.3...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

BUDGET SPEECH: Finance Minister says Municipalities owe Eskom R56.3 billion and the debt keeps on rising. However, government is working closely with Eskom to address this problem, and we are likely to see the power utility providing incentivised relief to municipalities whose debt is unaffordable. GUEST: Miyelani Holeni, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiso Consulting Group

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3:33

Recent weeks have seen more than 60 000 Somalis...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/22

the ongoing civil war in Somaliland which has led to more than 60 000 Somalis fleeing to Ethiopia’s Somali region in the past few weeks. According to the UN, the fighting has affected humanitarian operations, with increased access challenges, especially in internally displaced persons locations. GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Global Network

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3:11

Two more people have been recovered and two are still...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

Two more people have been recovered and two are still missing in Coffee Day following floods that destroyed infrastructure and washed a school away. This brings the number of recovered bodies to four. Mop-up operations have been a challenge due to the collapse of bridges that has made it difficult to access some of the affected villages. Members of the South African National Defence force have joined rescue teams as a search operation for the two people who are still missing continues. Guest:

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8:22

Earlier on today, Secretary to Parliament Xolile...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

Earlier on today, Secretary to Parliament Xolile George revealed that it will take two more years to rebuild Parliament building in Cape Town. According to him, the Development Bank of Southern Africa will lead the reconstruction project at an estimated cost of 2 billion rand. GUEST: Moloto Mothapo, Parliament’s spokesperson.

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11:30

Sergeant Connie Nkuna helped deliver a baby on the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

Today we celebrate Sergeant Connie Nkuna for going above and beyond the call of duty. Earlier this month, you may have heard about this touching story of Sergeant Nkuna, who helped deliver a baby on the side of the road. Sergeant Nkuna who was newly promoted in the position was serving her first day in Region B, Randburg when this incident occurred. We understand that the mother that she assisted chose the name Blessing for her daughter after Sergeant Nkuna said that the baby’s birth was a

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7:27

SG Fikile Mbalula announced during a media briefing...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

Free State Premier, Sisi Ntombela has informed the ruling party she will be resigning from her position as premier. ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula announced during a media briefing today that she informed him of her decision to step down. Ntombela lost the chairperson position at the last provincial elective conference in January to Mxolisi Dukwana who was the interim provincial committee convenor. Mbalula says this is just a change of positions but there is no leadership crisis in the Free

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9:02

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the work of the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the work of the South African National Defence Force as the country commemorates Armed Forces Day. The day commemorates the World War 1 naval tragedy that claimed 616 South African troops when the SS Mendi ship sank on its way to France. An official ceremony was held earlier in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. Ramaphosa thanked SANDF members for their commitment and contribution to development in South Africa. To discuss the significance of Armed Forces Day as well

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10:15

The apointment of people into NEC sub-committee goes...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/21

Earlier on today, ANC SG Fikile Mbalula briefed members of the media on the outcomes of a Special National Executive Committee meeting that took place yesterday. The party has announced that the NEC has approved deployment of full time NEC members to support organisational work at Luthuli House and it has also approved deployments to its sub-committees. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu –Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

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5:45

In a study published in Nature Medicine, 53-year-old...

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2023/02/21

journal Nature Medicine has revealed that a 53-year-old man in Germany, often referred to as the Berlin patient has become the latest person to be cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant. The patient ceased antiretroviral therapy for HIV in 2018. To explain what this means in the battle against HIV is…. GUEST: Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA)

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8:54

Eskom is reviewing documentation and schedules around...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/20

Eskom is reviewing documentation and schedules around load-shedding stages to prepare itself just in case we move to stage 8 loadshedding as it works to restore power supply. The power utility’s CEO, Andre de Ruyter says they are working around the clock to de-escalate the ongoing stage 6 load-shedding by the weekend, however, the risk of stage 8 loadshedding is always there considering their challenges. We’re now joined by energy analyst, Roger Lilley.

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10:50

Nontuthuko Mgabhi will travel to Vietnam this week...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/20

Today we hear from the SA runner, Nontuthuko Mgabhi who will travel to Vietnam this week to raise funds for disadvantaged schools in Northern Natal. In 2020 Mgabhi made history when she became the first African woman to participate in the World Marathon Challenge – and she ran seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, all for a good cause. GUEST: Nontuthuko Mgabhi, SA long-distance runner

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6:48

Two children's bodies have been recovered after being...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/20

Communities in Coffee Bay in the Eastern Cape are still reeling from the impact of floods where bodies of two children have been recovered after they were swept away together with their mother. Four people are still missing and many are still stranded. The district municipality communities to remain vigilant as rains continue in the area. The heavy rains have also destroyed infrastructure and washed away a local high school. Guest: Mesuli Ngqondwana, executive mayor of the OR Tambo District

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6:16

The City of Cape Town will soon serve eviction...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/20

The City of Cape Town will soon serve eviction notices on homeless settlements across the CBD after having been granted permission by the high court to do so. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says this will help the city to reclaim public spaces and provide care for vulnerable citizens living on the street. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

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7:05

South Africa’s appointed as the chair of the Peace...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/20

Post the AU Summit, we unpack South Africa’s new role on the continent after being appointed as the chair of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. This is a huge task, as President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to ensure that the Peace and Security Council of the AU attends to all conflicts on the African continent. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC’s Foreign Editor

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5:53

why printed material remains a keystone of the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

Yudheer Harbhajun from Epson explains why printed material remains a keystone of the digital era. According to him, technology in education needs to be seamless and ensure that learning is continuous and efficient, captures attention and empowers both the learner and teacher. GUEST: Yudheer Harbhajun, Office Automation Sales Manager @Epson South Africa

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7:25

Murder has risen by 10% and attempted murder has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

The latest crime statistics have revealed double digit increases in the last quarter of 2022. Murder has risen by 10% and attempted murder has increased by 24,3% compared to the same period last year. The Minister of Police announced this at the quarterly crime statistics today in Cape Town. The statistics were recorded between the period of 1 October 2022 and 31st December 2022. To unpack this development, we are joined by... Guest: David Bruce - Independent Researcher

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