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The National Pulse

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8:38

The EFF says it has tabled a motion of no confidence...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

The SONA debate is ongoing in parliament. A lot has happened since it started this afternoon. The EFF says it has tabled a motion of no confidence against National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula following last week’s incident where EFF members and ATM President Vuyo Zungula were thrown out ahead of the State of the Nation Address. ANC Chief Whip also defended the declaration of the National State of Disaster over the energy crisis. What else has happened so far? Guest: SABC Parliamentary

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6:46

21 people died in Limpopo when a tour bus and a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

At least 21 people died in Limpopo when a tour bus and a cash-in-transit van collided on the N1 in Makhado. The bus rolled several times from a bridge and landed in a river. 68 passengers were injured and some were still unaccounted for when emergency services arrived on the scene. What’s the latest update? Guest: Limpopo transport spokesperson, Tidimalo Chuene.

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5:45

according to the South African Weather Service,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

South Africa has seen significant rainfall amounts the last few days and further severe impacts may occur. Also according to the South African Weather Service, persistent and heavy downpours are expected to continue especially over the Lowveld and along the escarpment areas of both Limpopo and Mpumalanga for which an Orange level 9 warning was issued yesterday. GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, Forcaster

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8:28

Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has in terms of the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has in terms of the Disaster Management Act declared a national state of disaster to enable an intensive response to widespread flooding that has affected seven of the country’s nine provinces. To explain what this means, we are joined by….. GUEST: Lungi Mtshali, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA)

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6:33

Cameroon's President Paul Biya celebrated his 90th...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/14

Yesterday, Cameroon's President Paul Biya celebrated his 90th birthday and his supporters want him to extend his 40-year presidency with another five-year term, but critics say the world's oldest leader is presiding over violence, corruption and the silencing of dissenting voices. But @90 – is he still the right person to lead the country? GUEST (Zimbabwe): Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

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7:30

The department of education in the Western Cape says...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/13

The department of education in the Western Cape says taxi associations have been trying to extort money from scholar transport drivers. Education MEC, David Maynier says over 50% of learners from at Academia Primary School in Cape Town were prevented from going to school. The department says scholar transport drivers have been getting threats and being harassed to prevent them from transporting learners as tensions in the province’s transport industry rise. Guest: David Maynier, Western Cape

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12:14

South Africa and the hip hop community across the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/13

South Africa and the hip hop community across the world are still in shock following the murder of Kiernan Forbes, also known as AKA. His body was transported back to Johannesburg today after he was shot with his friend, Tebello Motsoane. After being in the industry for over a decade, AKA had bagged a variety of awards and enjoyed a colourful music career. To discuss AKA impact on South African and African hip hop, we are now joined by Arts and Culture practitioner, Dr Sipho Sithole. Dr Sithole’s

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6:40

U.S-China balloon wars

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/13

We look at the U.S-China balloon wars. This after Beijing revealed this afternoon that since last year, US balloons have illegally flown above China more than 10 times without any approval from Chinese authorities. On Friday and Saturday last week, the U.S shot down flying objects over North American airspace and we understand that the country has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon earlier this month. GUEST: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at

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9:24

DA’s Gauteng provincial leader, Solly Msimanga has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/13

Following Randall Williams resignation as the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane. DA’s Gauteng provincial leader, Solly Msimanga has praised Williams for his work in putting the needs of the residents first in an often turbulent political environment. Stating his reasons for his sudden resignation, Williams said that he did not want the “political instability that has taken place in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni to spill over into Tshwane”. GUEST: Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng leader

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11:08

Ramaphosa’s announcement that he will appoint a...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/10

The ANC has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address. It says Ramaphosa’s announcement that he will appoint a minister of electricity in the presidency shows commitment towards solving South Africa’s energy crisis and a sign of a president who listens. Details on what the department’s mandate will be and how it will work with already existing departments will be shared in the near future.

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6:36

Roads, bridges and houses are submerged in various...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/10

Roads, bridges and houses are submerged in various parts of eHlanzeni District Municipality due to the persistent rain. Local authorities in Mpumalanga convened a meeting today to devise a response plan as the situation deteriorates. GUEST: Ranias Khumalo, Speaker of eHlanzeni District Municipality

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10:28

Celebrating the Grammy award winners Zakes Bantwini,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/10

We celebrate the Grammy award winners Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode. The three stars won the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance for their hit song Bayede and they have brought excitement and hope in the country. GUESTS (Studio): Wouter Kellerman & Nomcebo Zikode

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7:41

Top ministers from Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso are...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/10

Top ministers from Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso are calling for the lifting of their countries suspensions from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) and the African Union (AU). The ministers have also proposed a regional partnership to facilitate trade and tackle insecurity in the region. All three West African countries have experienced military takeovers since 2020. GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Afrika

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19:00

THE INNERVIEW: sona preview: looking at challenges,...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/09

It's all systems go for the State of the Nation Address tonight and South Africans are eagerly waiting for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address. As usual, we expect the address to be frank on challenges faced by the country and also to reflect on successes made by the administration since the last SONA. So as we countdown to tonight’s address, we ask – what has been achieved since last year’s SONA? For instance in last year’s SONA, the president mentioned something about building a capable state and

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8:18

Metro FM Talk Host, Ayabonga Cawe has been appointed...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/09

Some great news for our very own here at the SABC. Metro FM Talk Host, Ayabonga Cawe has been appointed the Chief Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission. Cawe is not only a great radio presenter, but a development economist with extensive experience in in policy advocacy and research. He has worked on a variety of issues in the agriculture industry, rail and labour market policy. Many might not know this, but he also sat on the National Minimum Wage Advisory Panel that

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5:12

SONA BUILD UP: Amnesty International says President...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/09

SONA BUILD UP: Amnesty International says President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to fail the nation on the delivery of basic human rights. Marike Keller, Researcher for Amnesty International South Africa joins us now to explain how multiple failures by the State, which includes loadshedding, are exacerbating the suffering of people across the country. GUEST: Marike Keller, Researcher for Amnesty International South Africa

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9:11

a group of grade 12 learners at Sefogole Sepeke...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/09

The department of education in Limpopo says a group of grade 12 learners at Sefogole Sepeke Secondary School in Tshehlwaneng village, allegedly damaged the school’s property, demanding a new agricultural sciences teacher. The matter has been reported to the police and investigations are currently underway to establish the facts. GUEST: Mike Maringa, Spokesperson for the department of education in Limpopo

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8:05

The IFP is calling on police minister, Bheki Cele to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/08

The IFP is calling on police minister, Bheki Cele to give clarity with regards to EFF leader, Julius Malema’s claims that he informed EFF Secretary General, Marshall Dlamini about a plan by IFP leaders to assassinate him after a fall-out with regards to coalition governance in KZN between the two political parties. The police refuted the claims, saying they do not discuss safety and security assessments of individuals, but the EFF insists Cele did make the call to Dlamini. Guest: IFP national

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10:51

An Eastern Cape dairy farm may have to halt...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/08

An Eastern Cape dairy farm may have to halt operations due to the impact of load-shedding on its production costs. The Ncora Dairy Trust Farm has about 4000 milking cows and employs about 100 people to produce milk products it supplies to supermarkets. In December alone, it recorded a production loss worth R2.7 million due to load-shedding. Some of its equipment has been damaged by power outages. It recently signed a contract worth R75 million to supply milk to a multinational company, however, all

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7:39

The Constitutional Court has ruled hat the COVID-19...

The National Pulse ·

2023/02/08

The Constitutional Court has ruled hat the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund that favoured black-owned businesses was unlawful. Afriforum and Solidarity had taken the department of Tourism to court to fight against the use of black economic empowerment as criteria for the allocation of funds in the tourism sector. The Department of Tourism introduced the Tourism Equity Fund as an institution that would only grant loans and grants to businesses with at least 51% black ownership in 2020. Guest: Anton van

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