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12:49

University of Pretoria students protest accommodation

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

Student protests continue across the country as we come to the end of the registration period for the 2023 academic year. In Pretoria, dozens of students from the University of Pretoria have been sleeping outside of the accommodation office due to the limits set by NSFAS. The students are demanding that NSFAS increase their accommodation allowance funding of R45,000 per annum to match higher rental costs they are expected to pay. We are joined by... Guest: Asive Dlanjwa - National Spokesperson of

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3:02

William Nicol/N1 tanker explosion

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

There has been an accident near the William Nicol and N1 highway (Johannesburg) off-ramp that has left one person injured so far. The tanker explosion comes less than two months after 34 people died in a tanker explosion Boksburg and another one in the East Rands days later. We ask the question: do heavy vehicles or truck tankers need to be escorted by police through cities? To give us the latest updates from the ground, we are joined by... Guest: Gavin Kelly - CEO of the Road Freight

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5:43

AfriForum has written a letter to the National...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

AfriForum has written a letter to the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola questioning why ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has not been charged. This following the findings of the 2018 Public Protector’s report into the then-Sport Minister’s family holiday to Dubai, which referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to investigate whether the funds used to pay for the trip were not the proceeds of money-laundering. GUEST: Barry

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8:16

Today, the AU Summit in Addis Ababa begins with the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/17

Heads of state and government of African Union member states are gathering in Addis Ababa as the AU Summit commences today. The Summit is expected to look into continual problems and make far-reaching decisions on various political and socio-economic areas to promote and advance the welfare and quality of life for the African citizenry. GUEST: Faith Mabera, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

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19:33

THE INNERVIEW: Fatal Mass Shootings in South Africa –...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

Our guest Dr Guy Lamb provides some insights into the possible reasons behind South Africa’s recent mass shootings and recommends violence prevention interventions that can assist the country moving forward. This as mass shootings have become a terrible problem in South Africa – also what is even more worrying is the fact that the government has admitted that it is not winning the fight against the spate of crime in the country. GUEST: Dr Guy Lamb, Criminologist & Lecturer @Stellenbosch

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8:04

the University of Johannesburg unveiled its new...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

Recently, the University of Johannesburg unveiled its new electric vehicle buses, in what is a first for a South African university. The buses are the latest innovation in UJ’s ongoing efforts at going green. GUEST: Professor Andre Nel, Special Projects Advisor at the University of Johannesburg

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6:46

The public sector will go on strike over a wage...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

Employees in the public sector will go on a full blown strike over a wage dispute with the government. The strike will start on the 22nd of February, the same day Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana will be presenting the budget speech. Public sector unions representing about one million workers made an announcement earlier today. They say this is a bid to intensify the fight against government’s implementation of a 3% wage increase. Guest: Khaya Sodidi, General Secretary of the Democratic Nursing

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9:28

President Cyril defended the decision to appoint a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

President Cyril Ramaphosa replied to the two-day SONA debate that took place on Tuesday and yesterday. Among many issues he addressed, is the energy crisis. He defended the decision to appoint a minister of electricity in the presidency and said South Africa will have mixed power sources, including coal, nuclear and renewable energy. He also said he is considering deputy president, David Mabuza’s resignation. For more on that, we’re now joined by SABC News Parliamentary Correspondent, Mercedes

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8:58

"The DA has told themselves that City of Tshwane is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

Earlier on today, members of Economic Freedom Fighters stormed the Tshwane Mayoral office to demand the removal of political staff and mayoral committee members as they believe that Randall Williams’s recent resignation means that his political staff and mayoral committee members were no longer needed to run the City of Tshwane. GUEST: Obakeng Ramabodu, EFF Tshwane Regional Chairperson

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4:48

"EFF has been desperate to create confusion and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

Jordan Griffiths was there when EFF members stormed the Tshwane council offices and he joins us now to tell his side of the story in terms of what transpired earlier on. GUEST: Jordan Griffiths, Chief of Staff in the office of the Executive Mayor

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9:07

Since the Nigerian central bank decided to replace...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/16

World News: International Finance analyst, Dr Terfa Abraham helps us understand the ongoing cash crisis in Nigeria. Recently, violent protests erupted in Nigeria over the scarcity of cash since the central bank started to swap old naira currency for new notes. However earlier on today, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari defended the Central Bank’s decision, appealing for an end to violent protests. GUEST: Dr Terfa Abraham, Economist & International Finance analyst

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8:45

South Africa’s inflation reaches a 14 year high

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

As South Africa’s inflation reaches a 14 year high, the Competition Commission is launching an inquiry into prices in the fresh produce industry. It will look into market conditions in the supply chain across the country, looking for price fixing or uncompetitive behaviour. Concerns were raised around fresh produce prices during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The commission published a study in 2021 showing trends that raised red flags. Guest: Competition Commission spokesperson, Sipho

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10:31

Silicon Energy Technology aimed at providing...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

its role in tackling energy crisis in the country. Silicon Energy Technology is an innovative project that was established in 2019 and it is aimed at providing commercialized energy solutions at affordable and economically catered prices. But how did he get here and how challenging was it for him to start this kind of business? GUEST: Kwanda Jakalase Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Silicon Energy Technology

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12:04

Post office operate in 3 segment, one is mail which...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

Some bad news for workers in the communications industry. Telkom has announced a plan to retrench about 1800 workers. The company says it will enter a formal consultation process with all affected parties in terms of section 189 of the Labour Relations Act, regarding the restructuring of certain operations. The post office also says it needs to retrench about 3000 workers in order to stay sustainable. CEO Nomkhitha Mona says 1,700 employees have already left the SOE by taking voluntary severance

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8:38

Union Solidarity is seeking a declaration of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

Trade Union Solidarity has decided to approach the court to have the state of disaster over energy crisis declared unlawful as they argue that it doesn’t meet the definition of a disaster in terms of the Disaster Management Act. GUEST: Anton van der Bijl, Deputy CEO for Trade Union Solidarity

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7:27

In order to meet the needs of veterans, the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

uMnsunduzi Municipality is currently working on a policy document that will cater for the needs of military veterans. The new policy will assist in providing jobs for ex-combatants in places where they are employable by virtue of their skills. GUEST: Lulamile Mapholoba, Municipal Manager at Umsunduzi Municipality

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7:45

A United Nations expert has appealed to the Mnangagwa...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/15

World News: UN experts have appealed to President Emerson Mnangagwa’s administration to reject enacting a bill that would severely restrict civic space and the right to freedom of association in the country. GUEST: Dr William Mpofu, African politics analyst from Wits

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6:10

Financial Sector Conduct Authority has cancelled the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has cancelled the exchange licence of JSE competitor ZAR X following what it calls a prolonged non-compliance by the trading platform. ZAR X’s licence was suspended in 2021 after concerns over its liquidity. The cancellation of the licence means it has to stop all trading. ZAR X launched as an alternative platform to the JSE in 2017. For more on that, we’re now joined by Financial Sector Conduct Authority Deputy Commissioner, Astrid Ludin.

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5:51

In a ruling, the Bhisho High Court set aside a report...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane is finally off the hook. The Bhisho High Court has set aside a report by the public protector that found Mabuyane to have irregularly benefitted from funds meant for the late Winnie Madikizela Mandela’s memorial service. The court has found the report unlawful. We’re now joined by Legal Analyst, Modidima Mannya.

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7:43

Deaf Touch is an ICT Company, which focuses on...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

Today we celebrate DeafTouch founder, Claybourne Appies who connects the world to the deaf through accessible communication solutions. Deaf Touch is an ICT Company, which focuses on providing communication technology solutions for the deaf. About two years ago, DeafTouch was shortlisted in the Entrepreneurship World Cup to represent South Africa and the continent. GUEST: Claybourne Appies, Group CEO & founder of DeafTouch

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