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The National Pulse

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5:40

Florence Radzilani, the former executive mayor of the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/06

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has reshuffled his provincial executive council with three MECs being chopped. Florence Radzilani, the former executive mayor of the Vhembe municipality in Limpopo, who was implicated in the VBS scandal, is now the new MEC for Transport and Community Safety. Today’s cabinet reshuffle was Mathabatha’s second one in less than four months. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Prof Dirk Kotze, political analyst

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7:00

ANC in Johannesburg has given former mayor Mpho...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/06

The ANC in Johannesburg has given former mayor Mpho Phalatse 48 hours to retract her statement and publicly apologise for calling the party corrupt. They have threatened her with legal action if she fails to do so. GUEST: Chris Vondo, Spokesperson of the ANC in the Greater Johannesburg

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6:17

What is North Korea up to?

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/06

We ask this question as the country launched two more ballistic missiles this morning, one of which landed in the Sea of Japan. Their successive launch of ballistic missiles has been described by Japan authorities as a serious provocation that harms the peace and stability of not only the Korean Peninsula but also the international community. Also of major concern is that North Korea has carried out an unprecedented number of missile tests this year. For more on this we are joined by….. GUEST:

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7:52

According to this new law - all new smartphones,...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

Let’s now tell you more about the European Union’s new single charger policy. According to this new law - all new smartphones, tablets and cameras will have a single standard charger from late 2024. EU policymakers are also convinced that the single charger rule will simplify the life of Europeans, reduce the mountain of chargers that they have to carry every day and most importantly, reduce costs for consumers. Joining us to react to this is…… GUEST: Siphumelele Zondi, Anchor of NETWORK TV

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4:15

Should we Nationalize private security into the South...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

SAFM’s Oliver Dickson will be hosting The Great Debate this Friday on his show, This Week, Today. Debating students will be from the University of Johannesburg and the University of Pretoria. The topic is ‘In South Africa there is one police officer for every 408 citizens, while the United Nations recommends one police officer for every 220 citizens. Should we Nationalize private security into the South African Police Service?’ What can we expect? We are now joined by Siya Ndebele, member of the

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10:03

Old Mutual: Five golden rules when it comes to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

As we enter the last quarter of the year, there are many entrepreneurs who want to expand their business. One of the most prominent challenges entrepreneurs face is access to capital, and now is the time to start getting yourself investor ready to hit the new year running. According to Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director of SME for Old Mutual, investors are particular about what they are looking for when investing. She joins us now to share five golden rules when it comes to enabling financing. GUEST:

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7:17

191 of the cases implicated teachers in sexual...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

764 misconduct cases were reported to the South African Council for Teachers between April 2021 and March 2022. 443 were reported for the same period in the previous financial year. 35% of the cases involved administering corporal punishment on learners or assaulting other colleagues. 191 of the cases implicated teachers in sexual misconduct, rape, indecent assault and sexual assault of learners. The Western Cape topped the list of corporal punishment cases, followed by Free State and Gauteng. The

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5:39

Ramaphosa is currently at Nkantolo village in Mbizana...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently at Nkantolo village in Mbizana in the Eastern Cape where he will officially open the Little Flower Early Childhood Development Centre. The centre was built in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation and the Department of Basic Education, and it has been operating from a shack structure for several years. To explain the significance of today’s occasion is …….. GUEST: Sello Hatang, Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela

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5:04

Since Sunday (2 October), extremely hot and dry...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

Since Sunday (2 October), extremely hot and dry conditions have continued to prevail over a large part of the Highveld. The South African Weather Service consequently issued a weather advisory, indicating that heatwave conditions could be expected to persist from Sunday onwards. At the current time, many parts of North-West, northern Free State, Gauteng as well as the eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga are registering maximum temperatures in the high 30’s, with no immediate prospect of relief in sight

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6:13

Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni has decided to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/05

Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni has decided to remove his son, Lieutenant-General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as the commander of the land forces after he posted controversial tweets that threatened bilateral relations with Kenya. In recent months, Kainerugaba sparked anger among some Ugandans who view his frequent tweets as provocative and sometimes dangerous. To explain what this all means is …… Guest on the line (Uganda): Dismas Nkunda, Chief Executive Officer of the Atrocities Watch Africa which

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6:18

Can you forfeit marital benefits you are entitled to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

A story by IOL looks at a divorce case where a woman approached the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to divorce her husband and ask for half of her husband’s pension. The couple is married in community of Property, however the husband said his wife is a cheater and shouldn’t be entitled to his pension. He made reference to many instances of cheating including a time where she left their home for months and came back with a baby. The court ruled she would forfeit half of her husband’s pension because

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9:36

What will it take for South Africa to start taking...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

What will it take for South Africa to start taking statutory rape seriously and prosecute men who take advantage of children? 150 young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 have given birth in the Free State in the past five months. The health department in the province also says over 14000 teenagers between 15 and 19 gave birth in the past year. Why does this keep getting worse and what can we do to protect young girls? We are now joined by Dr Shaheda Omar, Director at the Teddy Bear Clinic.

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3:56

A total of 150 young girls between the ages of 10 and...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

A total of 150 young girls between the ages of 10 and 14 have given birth in the Free State in the past five months. Statistics by the health department in the province also show just over 14000 teenagers between 15 and 19 gave birth in the past year. We are now joined by SABC News Reporter, Kamogelo Seekoei

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4:11

Makhura resigns as Gauteng premier

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

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5:24

Commissioner for Refugees says almost 1 million...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says almost 1 million people have fled northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado due to violence in the past five years. The area has been marred by violence and insecurity since an insurgency broke out in 2017 and attacks have intensified since then, causing a humanitarian crisis and displacement of people. The UNHCR says it is concerned about the risks people continue to face in the area. Guest: Jose Fischel Andrade, UNHCR Head of Sub Office in Pemba.

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9:35

Elon the baboon has finally been captured following a...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

Elon the baboon has finally been captured following a 15 day trek through Johannesburg’s suburbs before making its way to Daveyton. The Owl Rescue Centre has been following the animal since it was first seen in September. It is suspected the baboon is from Hartbeespoort. The centre appealed to the public to not try and capture the animal or feed it. It escaped in Daveyton after residents tried to attack it. What did it take for Elon the baboon to finally get captured? Guest: Brendan Murray,

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6:06

According to the PwC Africa Economic Outlook for...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

According to the PwC Africa Economic Outlook for 2022, South Africa may see unemployment rise to up to 40% if loadshedding continues at the current rate. There are concerns that if unemployment rates rise, so will poverty. The report has also noted that weak governance is a major obstacle to economic growth. To help us understand the findings of this report, we are joined by... Guest: Dawie Roodt - Economist

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4:56

Brazilian voters are heading back to the ballot box...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

Brazilian voters are heading back to the ballot box as elections enter a second round. Former statesman, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva failed to secure a clear majority against President Jair Bolsonaro. After votes were counted over the past 48 hours, former president Luiz da Silva only secured 48,2% of the vote and forced the run-off which is set to take place on 30 October 2022. Experts are concerned that the election outcome may result in political violence. To unpack the implications of the run-off,

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7:18

Our very own Ntombhi Ya Mutsonga has taken this...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

Some great news. Our very own Ntombhi Ya Mutsonga has taken this year’s South African Traditional Music Achievement Award for Best Indigenous Poet Artist and Group. This is not her first SATMA, last year, she won the best praise singer award last year. She started performing her poetry at family gatherings and now, she graces big stages nationally. But most importantly for us, her poetry opens our show every single day. Masingita Shibambu, also known as Ntombhi Ya Mutsonga

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5:22

ANC Elective Congress, candidates Lindiwe Sisulu and...

The National Pulse ·

2022/10/04

As the countdown begins to the ANC Elective Congress, candidates Lindiwe Sisulu and Nkosazana Dlamaini-Zuma have joined forces to launch a joint campaign that has been backed by former President Jacob Zuma. On the slate, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will run as President and Lindiwe Sisulu will run as Deputy President despite not having support from any of the provincial executive committees. To unpack the viability of this campaign, we are joined by... Guest: Rebone Tau - Political Analyst, Author and

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