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10:47

what process can mineworkers who contracted TB and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/24

So, what process can mineworkers who contracted TB and Silicosis between 1965 and 2019 follow in order to get compensated? Yesterday we spoke to the National Union of Mineworkers about the announcement by the Department of Health that it would commence a process of compensating the workers. Tshiamiso Trust will be administering those funds and they will give us clarity on some of the details and how qualifying beneficiaries can make their claims. Guest: Lusanda Jiya, Stakeholder and Communications

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2:57

Frontier Hospital in Komani in the Eastern Cape has...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/24

Frontier Hospital in Komani in the Eastern Cape has had long power cuts since Friday, disrupting services to patients. The hospital not only helps people from the area, it also handles referrals from smaller hospitals and clinics in the region. Residents in the area have been putting pressure on the Enoch Mgijima municipality due to power cuts in the area, going as far as calling for the council to be dissolved. We’re now joined by SABC News Reporter, Abongile Jantjies who was at the hospital

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6:44

The City of Tshwane is urging its residents to use...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/24

The City of Tshwane is urging its residents to use water sparingly so that the impact of the current water challenges can be minimised. Last week, Rand Water notified the City about its intention to control the flow of water to Tshwane in order to reduce water consumption. For more on this, we are joined by ….. GUEST: Daryl Johnston, Tshwane MMC for Utility Services and Regional Operations and Coordination

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7:25

AfriForum plans to enter the energy space through its...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/24

AfriForum plans to enter the energy space through its AfriEnergy plan- to help alleviate the country's current energy crisis. It announced its first leg of the organisation's 3-phase plan during a media briefing in Pretoria today. The plan includes assisting South Africans to access quality alternative sources of energy and help move poor households off-grid. GUEST: Johan Kruger, AfriForum’s Head of Community Sustainability

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8:24

The United States and its allies has imposed more...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/24

The United States and its allies has imposed more sanctions against Iran. The latest move targets a key economic pillar of the Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which funds much of the current administration’s brutal suppression. GUEST: Na’eem Jeenah, Executive Director at Afro-Middle East Centre

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5:36

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has welcomed the North Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has welcomed the North Gauteng High Court’s judgement which confirmed that Atul Gupta is a fugitive from justice and therefore does not qualify for a South African passport. You may recall that about five years ago, Atul Gupta approached the Consul General of South Africa in Dubai to apply for a passport. However, the department of home affairs rejected his application after receiving confirmation from the NPA that a warrant of arrest was issued against him

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9:41

The Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of South...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

The Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of South Africa reacts to Sergei Lavrov’s visit to South Africa - as you probably know that his visit has sparked criticism against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. GUEST: Ms Liubov Abravitova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to South Africa

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7:56

Eskom and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

Eskom and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan failed to meet their deadline set by a group of political parties, lawyers and civil society organisations to respond to their letter of demand with regards to the ongoing energy crisis in South Africa. The letter was asking for a concrete plan on fixing load-shedding in South Africa and the ongoing energy crisis. The group is heading to court, following Eskom and Gordhan’s failure to respond by the 20th of January. What’s on those court

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7:45

The Department of Health is calling on mine workers...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

The Department of Health is calling on mine workers who contracted Tuberculosis and Silicosis between 1965 and 2019 to report for compensation. The programme will kick off in KwaZulu-Natal and run the 4th of February. Those who are still alive will get screened and beneficiaries of those who have passed will receive compensation on their behalf, however, they will have to present medical records, death certificates and autopsy reports. How have mine workers received this? We are now joined by

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10:27

In the Northern Cape, Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is currently visiting the four farms where people died in the Kakamas region in the Northern Cape due to heatstroke. Over the last few weeks, the Kakamas area experienced temperatures in the forties. GUEST: Mase Manopole, MEC for agriculture, environmental affairs, rural development and land reform in the Northern Cape

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9:51

World News: What can we read into Lavrov’s visit to...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/23

Bilateral Talks between International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr Sergey Lavrov are currently underway in Pretoria. Lavrov and Pandor last met on the side-lines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. The two countries then reaffirmed mutual interest in the deepening of political dialogue and further development of relations of strategic partnership. But how important is his visit to South Africa, given Western countries

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10:22

David Mashobo

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/20

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8:54

How can parents support children struggling with...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/20

A lot of emphasis has been put on high achievers this week as results for the 2022 matriculants came out. But there are still those who either didn’t make it or didn’t do as well as they thought they would. How can parents support children struggling with failure and how can those who failed bounce back, while their peers progress? Guest: educational psychologist, Zaakirah Mohamed.

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9:16

We look at the ongoing bucket toilets protest in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/20

Yesterday, residents of Govan Mbeki Village in Gqeberha protested by emptying buckets of excrement on the R75 Uitenhage Road and blocking the Chatty Dip intersection with rocks and burning tyres. Over 550 households, sharing ten toilets in Govan Mbeki Village, say the facilities have not been cleaned since before Christmas. GUEST: Mzwandile Sidina, Ward 33 councillor

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5:37

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police have arrested foreign...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/20

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police have arrested foreign nationals who do not have papers to be in the country. They say this is part of reducing the number of undocumented foreign nationals on the streets of the City of Ekurhuleni. Joining us to elaborate further on this is….. GUEST: Kelebogile Thepa, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department

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5:14

Baldwin has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/20

Prosecutors in the U.S have announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer that occurred in October 2021 on a New Mexico movie set. However, Baldwin has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and maintained that he was told the gun had no live ammunition, and that he never pulled the trigger. But legally speaking – what does it all mean? GUEST: Ulrich Roux, founder and managing director of Ulrich Roux

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17:24

THE INNERVIEW: ‘Assessing Presidential Foreign...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/19

Our guests help us understand the domestic and international factors influencing when, where and for what reason presidents are likely to travel abroad. This is such an important discussion, as we know that travelling abroad allows presidents to promote their foreign policy and to engage in face-to-face diplomacy as part of negotiating international agreements. GUEST: Prince Mashele, Executive Director of the Centre for Politics and Research. Nicholas Maweni: former MD of Black Management

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8:56

World Economic Forum: What’s in for South Africa?

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/19

World Economic Forum: What’s in for South Africa? A South African delegation is currently in Davos, Switzerland to advance important public-private partnerships that are aimed at supporting the country’s development objectives with the overall aim to position South Africa as a competitive business destination. Joining us to tell us more about what’s been happening there is… GUEST: Sithembile Ntombela, Brand SA CEO

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12:21

Animal organisation Four Paws says it has been...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/19

Animal organisation Four Paws says it has been engaging government to take action to address ownership and trade of big cats in South Africa. The escape of Sheba the tiger caused outrage across the country around the ownership and captivity of big cats. The organisation is also calling for an end to commercial breeding of big cats. Midvaal Local Municipality Mayor, Peter Teixeira also said on this show that legislation needs to be tightened to prioritise both the safety of people and wild animals

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8:11

In the wake of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/19

The resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden at the age of 42 has sent shockwaves across the world, with many applauding her for leaving her position in her prime, while some feel she still has a lot to offer. Arden became a member of parliament in 2008 at the age of 28, as a candidate for the labour party. She became the country’s prime minister at the age of 37, and steered it through natural disasters, Covid-19 as well as a terror attack. To discuss Ardern’s legacy and her work

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