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5:41

Amnesty International commended Zambia for abolition...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/26

Amnesty International has commended Zambia for abolishing the death penalty and removing criminal defamation of the president, saying the abolition is a good and progressive move. On Friday, Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema announced that he has assented to a law banning the death penalty and the offence of criminal defamation of the president. To explain what this means for the people of Zambia is…. GUEST (Zimbabwe): Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

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9:26

What will South Africans say if a so-called illegal...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/26

What will South Africans say if a so-called illegal immigrant wins the lottery? Let’s now tell you more about this beautiful story of former immigrants who won the lottery jackpot in Spain, looking at how they were celebrated, and ponder in terms of what life lessons this story teaches us as South Africans and our attitude towards immigrants. GUEST: Marta Garrich, Commentator of Spanish political affairs

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Bonding with Siki Mgabadeli

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2022/12/26

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5:00

The #YesEldos Again Movement on Tuesday marked 100...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/22

The #YesEldos Again Movement on Tuesday marked 100 days since a peaceful protest kicked off outside a local police station. Residents and various groups are protesting over high crime in the Eldorado Park community. They are now moving to Phase 2 which is taking legal action against the Gauteng Government and SA Police Services

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6:19

Eskom reached new generation output low when it...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/22

Earlier this week, Eskom reached new generation output low when it failed to reach 23 000 megawatts required and forced stage six loadshedding. As we edge closer to Christmas weekend, the power utility is struggling despite mines and factories closing down for the Festive Season which would provide respite on demand. To unpack the outlook for the rest of the Festive season, we are joined by... Guest: Lungile Mashele - Energy analyst

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9:05

the Johannesburg Metro Police Department is currently...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/22

This afternoon, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department is currently holding their Buya Mthetho Cross Border and public transport joint operation. This is part of the Public Safety Festive Season Campaign underway alongside the Office of Public Safety in the City. The purpose of the operation is to reduce illegal Cross Border Public Transport Operations taking place ahead of Christmas weekend. The operation will also ensure that the legal Cross Border operators are adhering to the by-laws in their

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6:40

ActionSA calls for the eThekwini Metro Municipality...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/22

ActionSA calls for the eThekwini Metro Municipality to close all beaches pending investigation into the recent drownings at North Beach, which claimed the lives of 3 people, and injured 17 others. We are joined by... Guest: Zwakele Mncwango - ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Chairperson

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7:15

The Drakenstein Prison at Paarl in the Boland has...

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2022/12/22

The Drakenstein Prison at Paarl in the Boland has been raided overnight to counter increasing levels of crime inside prison over the festive period. Officials from the Department of Correctional Service (DCS) conducted the raid at the facility. They confiscated several illicit substances and other illegal items such as electrical wires, cell phones, chargers and cash. Guest: Mile Bhudu - SA Prisoners Organization for Human Rights spokesperson

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4:42

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko condemned...

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2022/12/22

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko condemned the copper pipe theft that disrupted the oxygen supply at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on Monday and that this has put patient lives at risk. GUEST: Jack Bloom - Gauteng DA health spokesperson

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8:50

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has accused the National...

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2022/12/22

The Jacob Zuma Foundation has accused the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of making a false statement, denying they have issued a nolle prosequi (unwilling to pursue) certificate against President Cyril Ramaphosa. GUEST: Advocate Modidima Mannya Legal Expert

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3:54

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed Israel’s president...

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2022/12/22

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed Israel’s president that he has succeeded in forming a coalition, paving the way for the swearing in of the most rightwing and anti-Arab government in the country’s history. GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at Africa Asia Dialogues

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9:16

The African Transformation Movement has approached...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/21

The African Transformation Movement has approached the court to set aside the outcomes of the section 89 vote in parliament. The party says the decision to do the vote through an open ballot was unlawful and irrational. It wants the vote redone through a secret ballot. Members of parliament voted against instituting an impeachment inquiry against President Cyril Ramaphosa after an independent panel found that he may have a case to answer with regards to the theft of foreign currency at his Phala

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12:48

The ANC has presented its NEC Members list after...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/21

The ANC has presented its NEC Members list after spending the last day of its elective conference voting. Some interesting names have made into the list, Sihle Zikalala topping that list with 2218 votes. To discuss the gender and youth representation in that list, we are now joined by political analyst, Mapaseka Muroa.

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15:12

According to health experts, eating natural...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/21

According to health experts, eating natural nutritious whole foods like fruits and vegetables, getting daily exercise, managing stress, having a healthy sleep routine, and staying hydrated may be more effective than detox diets for long-term weight loss. GUEST: Giulia Criscuolo, she is a pharmacist, complimentary medicines expert and life coach

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9:49

The ANC has presented a list of its National...

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2022/12/21

The ANC has presented a list of its National Executive Committee that will be taking the party forward for the next five years. The party recently concluded its national elective conference where it elected its top 7, led by president Cyril Ramaphosa. ANC’s electoral committee chairperson, Kgalema Motlanthe says voting took place yesterday and over four thousand delegates cast their votes. Guest: SABC’s Senior reporter, Ntebo Mokobo.

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8:51

The National Energy Regulator has been granted an...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/21

The National Energy Regulator has been granted an extension to make a decision on Eskom’s application to hike its tariff by 32% in April next year. The extension follows after the court had ordered the energy regulator to make the decision on Eskom’s application on or before the 24th of December. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has extended the deadline to the 12th of January 2023. Eskom is also requesting a further 9.4%. Guest: Chris Yelland, Energy analyst and advisor at Outa

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5:35

The deployment of the South African National Defence...

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2022/12/21

The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at four Eskom power stations has been received with mixed reaction, with some experts arguing that SANDF doesn’t have capacity to protect Eskom power plants. GUEST: Helmoed Heitman, Security and Defence analyst

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8:53

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/21

Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu has raised concerns about the abuse of elderly people in South Africa during the festive season. According to her, elderly abuse is a major concern over the Christmas season and many cases involve a family member. This is a very serious issue indeed but how can it be prevented? guest: Nelly Vilekazi

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11:48

The EFF in Limpopo recently elected its provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/20

The EFF in Limpopo recently elected its provincial leadership during its provincial people’s assembly that was held in Seshego outside Polokwane. Anikie Tshilidzi is the newly-elected chairperson, the first woman to lead the organisation in the province and she joins us now to outline her vision and also to talk about her election and what it means for her party’s stance in trying to root out patriarchy and sexism. GUEST: Anikie Tshilidzi, newly-elected chairperson of EFF in Limpopo

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9:18

Now that the new leadership has been elected – what...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/20

Now that the new leadership has been elected – what next for the ruling ANC? When delivering the party's oganisational report on Saturday – the former deputy president of the party, David Mabuza revealed that the ANC is experiencing a crisis threatening its existence. In addition to that, it is public knowledge that the ANC declined from 62% in 2014 to 57% in 2018 and also took a battering in the 2021 local government elections. So is the new leadership capable of arresting the decline? We find out

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