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Call for additional funding from national and...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/20

UNICEF South Africa is calling for additional funding from national and provincial governments to deal with the outbreak of measles in South Africa. The department of Health says the number of confirmed cases has risen to 169 in four provinces. The number is expected to increase during the festive season. 44% of the confirmed cases affect children between five and nine years old, while 28% of them affect 1-4 year olds and the remainder is among people between the age of 10 and 42. We are now joined

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55th National Conference of the African National...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/19

guest: Enoch Godongwana

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President Ramaphosa has given his predecessor Jacob...

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2022/12/19

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55th National Conference of the African National...

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2022/12/19

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55th National Conference of the African National...

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2022/12/19

Guest: Solly Phetoe

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55th National Conference of the African National...

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2022/12/19

guest: Dr Levy Ndou

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20:53

55th National Conference of the African National...

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2022/12/19

Guest: Zizi Kodwa

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55th National Conference of the African National...

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2022/12/19

guest: Angelo Fick

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55th National Conference of the African National...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/16

guest: Dr Thapelo Tselapedi, political analyst

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8:06

What direction should Eskom take following the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/15

What direction should Eskom take following the resignation of CEO, Andre de Ruyter. Eskom says he will leave at the end of March 2023. De Ruyter’s resignation comes as South Africa experiences the worst blackouts in history. It also comes as government pursues its Just Energy Transition Plan. To discuss de Ruyter’s legacy and what the future looks like for the power utility, we are now joined by energy analyst, Tshepo Kgadima.

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4:37

The SA National Taxi Association (Santaco) in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/15

The SA National Taxi Association (Santaco) in KwaZulu-Natal has urged members of the public to keep taxi ranks clean. The organisation is trying to transform the image of taxi ranks in the country, as most of them are always associated with dirty places. GUEST: Boy Zondi, Chairperson of Santaco in KwaZulu-Natal

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5:52

N Economic and Social Council adopted a resolution to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/15

Yesterday, the UN Economic and Social Council adopted a resolution to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women for the remainder of its four-year term ending in 2026. The development comes in the wake of the country’s brutal crackdown on protests calling for justice for Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody in September. To explain what this means is…… GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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5:46

The ANC has been dealt another blow at a key...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/15

The ANC has been dealt another blow at a key municipality in the North West. The results for the by-elections at Ditsobotla Municipality are in and it's not looking good for the party. The ANC got 39.82% of votes, while the EFF is just under 27% while the DA got just under 15%. The municipality was led by the ANC, however, it was dissolved in September due to lack of service delivery as ANC factions kept fighting over who should lead. To discuss the performance of key ANC municipalities as the party

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So, what’s likely to happen from ANC conference -...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/15

An in-depth look at ANC political developments over the years with Sophie Mokoena. This as former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize will compete with President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead the African National Congress at a five-yearly elective conference that begins tomorrow. So, what’s likely to happen - should we expect any surprises? GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

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Statistics South Africa has released its annual...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/14

Statistics South Africa has released its annual consumer price index data. The data shows eased marginally 7.6% in October to 7.4% in November. The main contributors are remain food, non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities. Inflation rate remains above the 3-6% target by the Reserve bank. Guest: Patrick Kelly, chief director responsible for Price Statistics at Stats SA.

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According to News24, Eskom’s group chief executive,...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/14

According to News24, Eskom’s group chief executive, André de Ruyter has resigned. His resignation comes as no surprise as there have been ongoing calls for him to be removed amid the load-shedding gripping the country. To react to this is….. GUEST: Khaya Magaxa, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Enterprises

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9:45

Cosatu is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/14

Cosatu is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the General Laws Amendment Bill into law urgently. The bill was recently passed in parliament and seeks to strengthen South Africa’s anti-money laundering and terrorism financing regulatory framework. Cosatu says the passing of the bill is a necessary step to avoid greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force, however, it is concerned about the delays. Guest: Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s parliament coordinator.

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What next for the five ANC MPs who defied the party...

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2022/12/14

What next for the five ANC MPs who defied the party by voting to adopt the Section 89 report into the Phala Phala matter? Yesterday, ANC chairperson Gwede Mantashe said the five members who defied the party directive would be taken through the party processes to explain themselves. But were they wrong for voting against the party? We find out from …… GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to suspend...

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2022/12/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to suspend Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe from his duties. The president’s decision is based on the advice of the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) as you may recall that in July this year, the commission found Hlophe guilty of gross misconduct for attempting to influence two retired justices of the Constitutional Court in a matter involving former President Jacob Zuma in 2008. GUEST: Barnabas Xulu, Judge Hlophe’s lawyer and Director of B Xulu

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The department of social development has conducted a...

The National Pulse ·

2022/12/13

The department of social development has conducted a study to support its proposal to extend the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant for unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 59. The department says its report shows that shows the impact of the grant on poverty and inequality is potentially more significant than previously understood. The research was commissioned by the department in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation. What are some of the findings of the

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