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7:23

The African Union has called for an immediate,...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/17

The African Union has called for an immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region. The AU statement followed one issued by a UN representative who said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was gravely concerned about the escalation of the fighting and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. AU-led peace talks were due to take place in South Africa earlier this month but were postponed because of logistical and technical issues. GUEST: Professor Mammo Muchie, Pan

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8:20

Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube met the leadership and...

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2022/10/14

Earlier on today, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube met the leadership and community of uPhongolo to discuss long-term solutions that are aimed at dealing with road safety issues, with a focus fixed firmly on truck compliance. This engagement forms part of a series of interventions led by the provincial government after the fatal crash on the N2 in uPhongolo, which claimed 20 lives. Premier Dube-Ncube joins us now to give us an update in terms of how the meeting went….. GUEST: Nomusa

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5:01

The Nelson Mandela Museum is hosting its inaugural...

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2022/10/14

The Nelson Mandela Museum is hosting its inaugural African Liberation Heritage Indaba. Leaders from former liberation movements, civil society organisations, academia and students are engaging on how to reclaim the values of our predecessors, to build a caring and peaceful society and a United Africa. Other issues discussed, include African heritage repatriation, decolonisation and food security. Why is this Indaba important? Guest: Ndileka Mandela, Councillor at the Nelson Mandela Museum

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9:16

Three metros, the City of Tshwane, City of Joburg and...

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2022/10/14

Rand Water has been urging residents to help reduce the extremely high water consumption during the hot spring period. Water systems have been severely constrained. Three metros, the City of Tshwane, City of Joburg and Ekhurhuleni have been put on level 2 water restrictions. High consumption of water in the province has been pointed as one of the main contributing factors for the province’s water woes. What is the situation like now? Guest: Rand Water’s Spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo

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7:41

DENOSA in Limpopo has defended the nurse who...

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2022/10/14

The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) in Limpopo has defended the nurse who allegedly refused to assist a woman in labour at the Burgersfort Clinic, who reportedly arrived before the clinic opened. According to DENOSA, “the nurse’s only crime was to speak the unwanted truth that the clinic opens at 07:00am.” GUEST: Jacob Molepo, DENOSA Provincial Secretary in Limpopo

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7:17

Umalusi briefed the media on the levels of readiness...

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2022/10/14

Earlier today, Umalusi briefed the media on the levels of readiness of the public and private assessment bodies to manage and conduct the 2022 end of the year national examinations. The council for quality assurance has assured South Africans that they are ready for this year’s National Senior Certificate exams. Joining us to elaborate further on this is…… GUEST: Dr Mafu Rakometsi, Chief Executive Officer of Umalusi

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7:54

20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist...

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2022/10/14

We look at the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, which will kick off on Sunday. President Xi Jinping is expected to outline China’s achievements in science and technology, and also to provide political direction in terms of how the country intends to limit the human and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Joining us to discuss the significance of this congress is …… GUEST: Dr Emanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of

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21:53

THE INNERVIEW: Mdumiseni Ntuli – What’s his vision...

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2022/10/13

As ANC elective conference approaches. Contenders for top six positions continue to raise their hands. This as we see more and more individuals availing themselves while on the other hand, branches continue to name their preferred candidates. In a wide-ranging interview, we hear from Mdumiseni Ntuli who is eyeing to take over the Secretary General’s office at Luthuli House. The office has been very unstable since the suspension of Ace Magashule and the passing of his deputy Jessie Duarte. GUEST:

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4:04

The South African Medical Research Council says it’s...

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2022/10/13

We might have relaxed regulations, but Covid-19 is still here. The South African Medical Research Council says it’s picked up a sharp increase in Covid-19 strain at waste treatment plants in the Western Cape. The council has been tracking the pandemic through a surveillance programme in waste water treatment plants in six provinces. The trend corresponds with the increasing number of covid-19 cases reported by the national institute for communicable diseases. Guest: Professor Angela Mathee, Director

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6:59

why the office of the Information Regulator should be...

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2022/10/13

Advocate Pansy Tlakula explains why the office of the Information Regulator should be independent from government departments. According to her, the office is incorrectly listed and this affects its efficiency, and in terms of the law, it should be an independent institution. GUEST: Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Information Regulator SA

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3:38

(FEDUSA) has written to President Ramaphosa,...

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2022/10/13

The Leadership of the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has written to President Ramaphosa, requesting an additional paid Public Holiday in December. They are arguing that this year, Christmas falls on a Sunday and in terms of the Public Holidays Act, ‘whenever any public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be a public holiday’. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Ms Riefdah Ajam, General Secretary of Fedusa

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7:41

The department of tourism has put forward a number of...

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2022/10/13

In its bid to ensure that tourists coming to South Africa feel safe this coming festive season. The department of tourism has put forward a number of initiatives that will see them setting up tourism safety awareness programmes in collaboration with the police and provincial authorities. The programmes will give tips on how to stay safe. But will this be enough to attract more tourists? We find out from…… GUEST: Dr Unathi Sonwabile Henama: Lecturer at the Free State Central University of

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7:34

What exactly does the Electoral Amendment Bill seek...

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2022/10/12

What exactly does the Electoral Amendment Bill seek to do and why are civil society organisations and some political parties opposed to it? Different interest groups are calling on members of parliament not to pass the bill. They are concerned that the bill does not change the electoral system sufficiently to hold elected politicians more accountable. Guest: Political analyst, professor Dirk Kotze

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9:29

Yet another mass shooting in Cape Town. Three people...

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2022/10/12

Yet another mass shooting in Cape Town. Three people have died and two are in a critical condition following yesterday’s in Harare, Khayelitsha. A 72-hour activation plan has been initiated, while and an urgent appeal has been made to the public for information to assist in the investigation. The Western Cape Government has recently raised issues with failures of the police ministry in province. How is the Western Cape dealing with gun violence in areas like Khayelitsha and the Cape Flats? The

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8:46

Old mutual: South African small and medium-sized...

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2022/10/12

South African small and medium-sized enterprises confidence levels took a dip in the second quarter of 2022, recent data from BusinessTech shows. The confidence index measures business confidence levels relative to labour laws, access to finance, state-level interventions, and broader socioeconomic realities. How can large companies play a role in creative a conducive environment for SMEs to thrive. We are now joined by Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director of SME for Old Mutual.

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8:18

What kind of solutions do we need to solve power...

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2022/10/12

What kind of solutions do we need to solve power crisis in South Africa? Earlier on today, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe told the annual Windaba that renewable energy remains a major contributor to ensuring the country’s energy security both now and in the long-term. So if we know this already, why then are we not moving with speed to deal with load shedding? GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy analyst

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9:20

Public Servants Association is preparing for...

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2022/10/12

The Public Servants Association is preparing for industrial action in the public service, after the majority of its members rejected government’s salary increase offer. The organisation is convinced that a strike is unavoidable if government remains arrogant. GUEST: Reuben Maleka, PSA Spokesperson

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9:22

MEC had a dialogue with township businesses and...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/12

About two years ago, MEC Makalo Mohale revealed that the biggest challenge when it comes to Township Economy was foreign-owned shops which seem to violate every available piece of legislation in their quest to exploit poor people in the townships - two years later, how are things now, has he managed to fix the problem? We ask this question as yesterday, the MEC had a dialogue with township businesses and unemployed graduates to tackle challenges besetting young entrepreneurs. This as part of his

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5:39

New South Wales council is set to replace an...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/12

Let’s move to Australia now, where a NewSouth Wales council is set to replace an apartheid-era SouthAfrican flag after numerous complaints and pleas from the SouthAfrican High Commission. The flag has flown in Cooma since1959, along with nearly 30 others that recognise the nationalitiesof those who worked on the Snowy Hydro Scheme. To react tothis is….. GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Historian and Sculptor

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8:33

The discovery of six decomposing bodies of people...

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2022/10/11

The discovery of six decomposing bodies of people suspected to have been sex workers has brought up yet again, the issue of safety of sex workers. Civil Society organisations say decriminalising sex work will minimise the safety risks, especially for women. Guest: Rev. Bafana Khumalo, Sonke Gender Justice Co-Founder.

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