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9:43

Was 2022 a good year for the working class?

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/30

Was 2022 a good year for the working class? We hear from Zwelinzima Vavi as SAFTU is calling on all components of the working class to abandon all previous prejudices and do everything to enhance principled unity for the sake of workers and the marginalised poor majority. GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU)

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6:08

According to Automobile Association, South African...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/30

According to Automobile Association, South African motorists can expect a big drop in fuel prices at the start of 2023. The latest fuel price update from the Central Energy Fund shows that the prices of diesel, petrol, and illumination paraffin are all set to decrease significantly. To explain the dynamics around this is….. GUEST: Layton Beard, Spokesperson of the Automobile Association (AA)

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3:54

Four of KwaZulu-Natal’s most wanted suspects have...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/30

Four of KwaZulu-Natal’s most wanted suspects have been shot and killed in a shootout with police along Higginson Highway near Marrianhill, west of Durban. The men were wanted in connection with various crimes, including murder. Police say they attempted to stop a suspicious looking vehicle and the occupants opened fire on officers. GUEST: Brigadier Jay Naicker, Police spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal

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11:16

The Eastern Cape Liquor is calling on all alconol...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/29

The Eastern Cape Liquor is calling on all alconol traders I the province to comply with regulations or face consequences. The liquor board has shut down a tavern in Hofmeyr following the death of three people on Boxing Day. Two of them were teenagers under the age of 18. The taverns owner and his assistant have since been arrested and will face prosecution for allowing minors inside their establishment. The board has also gone on a road safety campaign to discourage drunk driving. Mgwebi Msiya,

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10:33

We celebrate the birthday of this giant of literature...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/29

Poet, internationally acclaimed author, the bard of liberation and struggle icon Donato Francesco Mattera commonly referred to as "Bra Don" was born in Westbury 1935 grew up in Sophiatown, Johannesburg and died on the 18th July 2022. He published more than fifteen books and received numerous awards and honors internationally. Today on the 29th December is his birthday and we pay homage to this giant of the literary world. We are joined on the line by……. GUEST: Snowy Mattera, Don Mattera's

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8:06

ActionSA Councillor Nkele Molapo has warned motorists...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/29

After receiving tip offs about traffic officers who allegedly demanded bribes from motorists. ActionSA Councillor Nkele Molapo has warned motorists not to buy Tshwane Metro Police officers cold drink. For those of you who may not be familiar with this ‘cold drink’ lexicon. A cold drink is a commonly known code name for a bribe that takes place between a motorist and a traffic official – this bribe usually gives motorists immunity from fines or penalties. GUEST: Cllr Nkele Molapo, ActionSA

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4:12

Major routes and freeways are expected to be heavily...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/29

N3 Traffic Update: As more people are travelling this festive season. Major routes and freeways are expected to be heavily congested by huge traffic volumes, also traffic on the N3 towards Gauteng is expected to peak between December 31 and January 3. To give us an update on what’s happening on the N3 Toll Concession is….. Guest: Thania Dhoogra, Operations Manager @N3 Toll Concession

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6:50

Chinese market holds for South Africa announced this...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/29

Rosemary Anderson shares thoughts on the potential that the outbound Chinese market holds for South Africa with the announcement this week that travellers will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the mainland starting from January 8 next year. GUEST: Rosemary Anderson, National Chairperson of the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa

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8:50

Levy Ndou

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2022/12/28

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10:06

‘Gimme Summer That’ campaign, which promotes travel...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/28

Acting CEO at Tourism SA, Themba Khumalo tells us more about the ‘Gimme Summer That’ campaign, which promotes travel discount and encourages South Africans to explore our country more this festive season. GUEST: Themba Khumalo, Acting CEO of SA Tourism

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14:43

Afro-Soul singer, Lulama K has teamed up with actor...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/28

Afro-Soul singer, Lulama K has teamed up with actor SK Khoza to raise awareness about alcohol abuse. These two gentlemen have just released a new track called Alcohol and Hubbly, which they hope will encourage South African youth not to drink excessively during the holiday season. According to Aware.org, 50% of teenagers in South Africa drink alcohol. One of the organisation’s studies also reveal that someone who starts drinking under the age of 18, which is illegal, is four times more likely to

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9:16

the UN’s Human Rights chief, Volker Türk, urged...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/28

World News: Yesterday, the UN’s Human Rights chief, Volker Türk, urged the Taliban de facto authorities to immediately revoke a raft of policies that target the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, saying that they cause terrible, cascading effects on their lives and risk destabilizing the nation. Joining us to unpack what this means is…. GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Independent Researcher

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10:55

Jacob Zuma intends to oppose President Cyril...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/28

Former President Jacob Zuma intends to oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's urgent interdict application against the private prosecution bid against him. You may recall that about a week ago, Zuma launched a private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa for allegedly contravening the NPA Act on the disclosure of his medical records by the prosecutor Billy Downer and journalist Karyn Maughan. To furnish us with more details on this is….. GUEST: JGZ Foundation Spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi

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12:07

Ramaphosa has filed papers in the Gauteng High Court...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed papers in the Gauteng High Court for an urgent application to interdict former President Jacob Zuma from taking any further steps to give effect to his private prosecution bid against the President. The President is also seeking the court to excuse him from appearing before the court on the 19th of January 2023 as directed by the summons. Zuma launched a private prosecution bid against Ramaphosa for allegedly contravening the NPA Act on the disclosure of his

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7:57

organization has vehemently condemned the reported...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/27

To react to this, we are now joined by Oupa Pilane who is Co-chair of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA). This as the organization has vehemently condemned the reported racist attack against guests at Maselspoort Resort, saying this kind of incident undermines the efforts of South Africans who are working daily to promote cultural diversity, sensitisation and reconciliation. GUEST: Oupa Pilane, Co-Chair of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA)

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9:44

According to the Recorded Live Births, 2021 Report...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/27

According to the Recorded Live Births, 2021 Report released by Statistics South Africa, almost 1 million births occurred in 2021 and the most popular baby names were Lethabo and Melokuhle for boys and girls respectively. GUEST: Dr Mosidi Nhlapho

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5:23

Five cases of measles have been recorded in Bethlehem...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/27

Five cases of measles have been recorded in Bethlehem in the Free State. The department of health in the province is calling on parents to check for the signs of measles in their babies and take their children to clinics to get vaccinated. To elaborate further on this is…. GUEST: Lumka Mangoejane, Director: Maternal, Child Women’s Health, Integrated School Health & Health Promotion, Free State Department of Health

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9:51

Yesterday, key figures in the Democratic Republic of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/27

Yesterday, key figures in the Democratic Republic of Congo, accused President Felix Tshisekedi's regime of pursuing a policy of outsourcing the vast country's security. The accusation was made in a joint declaration that was signed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mukwege and presidential hopefuls Martin Fayulu and Augustin Matata Ponyo. This as the country is preparing to hold presidential and parliamentary elections next year. GUEST: Izak Khomo, African affairs commentator

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14:09

BAYWATCH: The recent spate of drownings during the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/26

Over the festive season, our beaches become a major destination by many holidaymakers and families spend time together to enjoy a wealth of seaside activities. However, there are incidents of drowning that take place andrate of drownings peak during the holiday periods. Some members of the public may not always know what to do when a loved one goes missing in the water. Guest: Craig Lambinon - Media Spokesperson of National Sea Rescue Institute

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9:58

SILENT STROKES: Preventative Measures for onset signs...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/26

Silent strokes have become more prevalent in South Africa in the past few months. This may be attributed to limited symptoms and these incidents are happening more frequently among persons under 40 years of age. We have this in conversation in light of the news that Lvovo Derrango (aka Thokozani Ndlovu) was hospitalized after suffering a minor stroke after a performance and the passing of Mampintsha (aka Mandla Maphumulo). What are the health-seeking behaviors we need to start adopting to become

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