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9:14

The panel was asked to determine whether President...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/30

The former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo has handed over the report of the Section 89 Panel of Independent Experts that he chaired, to the National Assembly Speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. The panel was asked to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer on constitutional grounds following the robbery at his Phala Phala farm in Limpopo. Section 89 of the Constitution provides for the National Assembly to remove a President of the Republic from office on

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5:39

the 3rd Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference...

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2022/11/30

Pakistan Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar joins us to outline the objectives of the 3rd Pakistan Africa Trade Development Conference that is currently underway in Sandton. He will also tell us more about the “Look Africa” Policy of the Government of Pakistan, which is aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s relations with Africa. South Africa has become the third country to host this event after its successes in Kenya and Nigeria in 2020 and 2021. GUEST: Mr Naveed Qamar, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for

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3:09

Janusz Waluś stabbed by inmate

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2022/11/29

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11:10

Thami Ntuli in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for an end...

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2022/11/29

The South African Local Government Association in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for an end to cadre deployment. It says cadre deployment stifles the process of service delivery in municipalities. Salga chair in Kwazulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli says there cannot be any success in delivering services to communities if there are people who work for municipalities while they also hold political positions. He was responding to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent call for municipalities to recruit the right

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6:28

Limpopo teacher was allegedly caught by members of...

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2022/11/29

we are now joined by Mike Maringa, spokesperson for the department of education in Limpopo. Following disturbing reports about a Limpopo teacher who was allegedly caught by members of the Seleteng community in Mphahlele having sex with a pupil. GUEST: Mike Maringa, Spokesperson of the department of education in Limpopo

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6:37

Mkhwebane’s legal team made an application yesterday...

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2022/11/29

Would the removal of evidence leaders in the inquiry looking into the fitness of suspended Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office mean starting the process from scratch? Mkhwebane’s legal team made an application yesterday to have evidence leaders Nazreen Bawa and Ncumisa Mayosi removed. Parliament’s legal services is warning the ramifications would be serious. What would their removal mean for this process? We are now joined by legal analyst, Advocate Modidima Mannya.

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9:44

DA has warned that should the independent panel...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/29

As the 6th of December is getting closer and closer. The Democratic Alliance has warned that should the independent panel probing the Phala Phala matter find that President Cyril Ramaphosa has no case to answer, they will push for the establishment of an ad hoc committee to probe the matter further. GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, DA Chief Whip

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6:31

(Stats SA) shows that the country’s unemployment rate...

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2022/11/29

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the country’s unemployment rate fell by 1 percentage point to 32.9% in the third quarter, down from 33.9% in the second quarter. Statistics South Africa said the number of unemployed people totalled 7.725 million people in the July-September period, compared with 7.994 million people in the previous three months. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

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5:07

Nigerian authorities issued a travel advisory to its...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/29

Yesterday, Nigerian authorities issued a travel advisory to its citizens visiting the US and European countries, advising them to take precautions when in those countries as reported cases of theft were on the rise there. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said his country is concerned that Nigerian travellers to the United States and some countries in Europe are having their belongings, especially money and international passports, stolen at an increasingly high rate. GUEST:

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11:00

Minister granted the exemption in order for Walus to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi gives clarity on the exemption granted to Janusz Walus. According to the Department of Home Affairs, the Minister granted the exemption in order for Walus to serve his parole period in South Africa and the exemption contains a condition that Walus may not use any travel document and/or passport issued by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland. GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Home Affairs

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7:47

An initiate has died in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

An initiate has died in Mdantsane in the Eastern Cape as the summer season of the initiation custom takes off. It is alleged the deceased initiate had been declared unfit for circumcision by a doctor and authorities are still investigative the circumstances around his death. The issue of initiates dying at initiation schools has made headlines every season for the past few years, what is government’s response to the deaths of these young men? We are now joined by Mamkeli Ngam, Director of

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8:11

The department of human settlements in the Western...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

The department of human settlements in the Western Cape says extortion is crippling its ability to deliver on housing projects. The department is calling for an intervention from provincial and national governments. It says there is a pattern of criminality specifically targeting project managers who are approached by networks demanding a cut. In a recent incident, the department says construction was suspended in Gugulethu after workers were intimidated. Guest: Matlhodi Maseko, spokesperson for the

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6:29

SAfm Radio crowned Station of the Year at the Liberty...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

Some great news for SAFM. The station was crowned the Public Broadcast Service Station of the Year at the Liberty Radio Awards. Not only that, Cathy Mohlahlana’s show, The Talking Point won the award for Best Daytime show, while Bridget Masinga’s The Art of Everything clinched the Best Nighttime Show award. The station was nominated in 19 categories and it was leading all radio stations with the highest award nominations. Guest: SAFM’s acting programmes manager, Andile Mwale.

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5:29

A 20-year-old matric student at Ben Hlongwane...

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2022/11/28

A 20-year-old matric student at Ben Hlongwane Secondary School in Limpopo has been stabbed to death. Phillimon Mkomo was at a study camp as matric exams continue until tomorrow, however, he allegedly snuck out of the venue where other students were without notifying anyone and his body was found in the early hours of the morning on Sunday with stab wounds. Guest: Basic Education Spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga.

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5:45

why South Africans are struggling to save

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2022/11/28

We hear from DebtSafe about why South Africans are struggling to save. According to the outcomes of one of the latest surveys by the organisation - 80 percent of the respondents have several troubles saving money. The main reason for it is the lack of income to cover the ordinary living expenses. GUEST: Carla Oberholzer, DebtSafe advisor

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4:45

Protests that erupted against China’s Covid Zero...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

We look at the protests that erupted against China’s Covid Zero strategy. This as rising unrest in the country in the form of protests in several cities has translated to greater reopening pressure for authorities. To help us understand what’s going on is….. GUEST: Dr David Monyae, associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations and Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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3:13

Johannesburg High Court has denied convicted murderer...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/28

The Johannesburg High Court has denied convicted murderer Ntuthuko Shoba's application for leave to appeal against his conviction and life sentence. Shoba orchestrated the murder of his then pregnant girlfriend Tshegofatso Pule earlier this year. GUEST: Tumisang Katake, (Tshegofatso Pule’s uncle)

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7:34

SAHRC condemning a leaked racist voicenote by a woman...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/25

The South African Human Rights Commission is condemning a leaked racist voicenote by a woman from Benoni who was inciting violence against black people, saying they must be killed. She was saying this in defence of pit bulls as the call for the banning of pit bulls gained momentum following vicious attacks on people and other animals. She has since defended herself, saying she has diabetes. We’re now joined by Andre Gaum, Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission.

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9:02

the start of the 16 Days of Activism against...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/25

As today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Amnesty International South Africa says they are sick and tired of the government saying GBV remains ‘worrying’ and ‘a concern’ and yet they do little to tackle the problem. According to the organisation, authorities must show that they take women and girls' rights to safety, dignity and life seriously, and stop paying lip service to this. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Shenilla Mohamed, Executive

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5:17

Uganda has been struggling with an Ebola outbreak for...

The National Pulse ·

2022/11/25

Uganda has been struggling with an Ebola outbreak for months. In fact, since the outbreak declaration on 20 September, a total of 141 confirmed cases and 55 confirmed deaths from Ebola disease have been reported by the Uganda Ministry of Health as of 21 November. To give us an update in terms of how things are at the moment is …… GUEST (Uganda): Emmanuel Ainebyona, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health in Uganda

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