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10:05

three more South Africans have made it to the world’s...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

According to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, three more South Africans have made it to the world’s richest 500 list (and that’s beside Elon Musk), these are Johan Rupert, listed at 215, Nicky Oppenheimer is 235th on the list and Natie Kirsh, listed at 257. But should we be celebrating this, given the country’s high unemployment rate and extreme poverty levels? What’s your take on it? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary of SAFTU

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5:40

As referendums on joining Russia are currently...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

As referendums on joining Russia are currently underway in Ukraine, we ask – what does Russia hope to achieve? The Kremlin-orchestrated referendums, which have been widely denounced by Ukraine and the West as shams without any legal force, are seen as a step toward annexing the territories by Russia. To explain what this means is….. GUEST (Scotland): Musa Mdunge, Political analyst & PhD candidate based at the University of Dundee

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5:00

OB: Modjadji Makoela- Limpopo Tourism Agency

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

Guest: Modjadji Makoela

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7:00

Boeing has been ordered by the US authorities to pay...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

Boeing has been ordered by the US authorities to pay $200m following two crashes that occurred in October 2018 and March 2019 that killed a total of 346 people. This after an investigation by the US’s top financial regulator revealed that the company and former CEO Dennis Muilenburg made misleading statements about the two crashes. To react to this is….. GUEST: Phutego Mojapele, Aviation analyst

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10:05

OB: Limpopo Tourism agency - MEC Thabo mokone

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

Guest: MEC Thabo Mokone

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8:30

Companies in different parts of the world have been...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/24

Companies in different parts of the world have been exploring the idea of a four day work week. The pilot project has hit our shores. South Africans can now participate in the six months trial that will look at whether or not this model could be adapted here. This is a bid to improve productivity and wellness at work. How can Could this work in South Africa? We are now joined by 4DayWeekSA Director and Co-Chairperson of the 4 Day Week Coalition Karen Lowe. guest: Sedick Jappie from Productivity

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18:05

There is a need to have more younger generation in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

As the African National Congress gears up for its 55th National Conference that is due to take place in December this year. We speak to ANC NEC member and former deputy president of the ANC Youth League, Ronald Lamola, who has been calling for a generational mix within the ANC leadership structures and he has also made it clear that he is available to serve as the party’s deputy president. GUEST: Ronald Lamola, ANC NEC Member & Minister of Justice & Correctional Services

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8:41

An investigation into the tragic Pongola accident...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

An investigation into the tragic Pongola accident that killed 21 people, mainly children, has found the truck driver to be at fault. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) led the probe after the truck collided with a bakkie ferrying school learners on Friday last week. To tell us more about the outcomes of the report, is ….. GUEST: Lwazilwaphesheya Khoza, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Transport

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4:22

The Health Professions Council of South Africa says...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

The Health Professions Council of South Africa says hospitals are buckling under pressure due to long hours of load-shedding. The council is calling on government to exempt all healthcare facilities from load-shedding. It says the long hours without power are straining a healthcare system that is already overwhelmed. Are hospitals not meant to be exempt from load-shedding, how have they been coping? We are now joined by Health Department Spokesperson, Foster Mohale.

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8:18

Is South Africa facing a leadership crisis?

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

Is South Africa facing a leadership crisis? Buyani Zwane helps us understand the reasons for an increasing sense of crisis permeating society. When addressing students at Unisa yesterday, former President Thabo Mbeki said "I think we face a major, major challenge here at home; it's a leadership challenge." He went on to say - many of the country’s current challenges like the ongoing power blackouts could be resolved through having good leadership in government and in society. So what do you make of

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4:40

Government has finally signed three wind power...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

Government has finally signed three wind power projects that will add 420 MW to the grid and help curb the worsening electricity crisis in the country. The three projects fall under Bid Window 5 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program launched in April 2021. The signing of the other 22 successful IPP bidders will be announced before the end of October this year. The department of Minerals Resources and Energy signed Coleskop, San Kraal and Phezukomoya Wind Power

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5:48

What do leaders gain when they refuse to relinquish...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/22

World News: What do leaders gain when they refuse to relinquish power? In his last address before world leaders at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari, promised to leave a legacy of free-and-fair elections as his eight-year tenure comes to an end in May next year. Buhari also criticised leaders who refuse to relinquish power, saying he has seen how this has caused problems for many countries. Was he telling the truth? For more on this, we are

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6:51

Inflation has slowed down in South Africa for the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

Inflation has slowed down in South Africa for the first since beginning of the year, but it is still above the Reserve Bank’s limit. The slowdown is therefore unlikely to sway the central bank from delivering a second consecutive 75 basis-point hike in interest rates. Food and fuel prices have been pushing our inflation rate up, but we have seen a decrease in fuel prices over the past few weeks. We are now joined by Stanlib’s Chief Economist, Kevin Lings.

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4:58

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says there is an increase in the number of whooping cough cases in South Africa. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection that gets into your nose and throat. The NICD says 147 cases were reported from the beginning of the year to the 15th of September with a steady increase in the number of cases reported since May and a sharp increase from July through August and September. It says this is the first steady increase since 2020 when the country

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7:58

Old Mutual SME Feature: how Old Mutual has been...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

Old Mutual SME Feature: As we continue to bring you more stories about how Old Mutual has been supporting SMEs. Today, Velani Mboweni will share his story as someone who has benefited from Old Mutual Enterprise Supplier Development (ESD) funding. GUEST: Velani Mboweni - CO-FOUNDER & CEO of LULA

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7:53

Small businesses have been hardest hit by the impact...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

Small businesses have been hardest hit by the impact of load-shedding. Many businesses are cannot afford alternative sources of power and are losing four to eight hours of productivity per day and some have had to lay off people as a result. Kwanele Mtolo owns two restaurant in Mofolo in Soweto. She’s had challenges with keeping her stock cold to ensure it doesn’t go off. She’s also had to let go of some employees as the businesses have not been able to make money due to the power outages.

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5:47

Parliament’s Public Enterprises committee has raised...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

Parliament’s Public Enterprises committee has raised questions about the planned sale of SAA to Equity Partner, Takatso Consortium. Management from SAA briefed the committee on its annual financial statements from 2017 following years of non-submission. MPs looked at the financial statements, but were mainly concerned about recent developments in the SAA issue and reports that Treasury may withdraw its support for the deal. What are the main concerns? We are now joined by DA MP, Alf Lees.

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4:40

A female police officer stationed at the Durban...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

A female police officer stationed at the Durban Harbour Police Station in KwaZulu-Natal, made her first appearance in court yesterday, for the alleged murder of her boyfriend. It is alleged that the officer had an argument with her partner after she found a receipt for condoms in his trousers. Then the confrontation led to the fatal shooting of the victim. Guest: Lizzy Suping, Spokesperson, Independent Police Investigative Directorate

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5:47

As South Africa’s biggest cities are working on...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

As South Africa’s biggest cities are working on strategies to secure their own power supplies as Eskom struggles to meet demand due to continuous breakdowns. We are now joined by Sbu Ntshalintshali, from eThekwini municipality energy office and he is going to share his municipality’s plan to end load shedding. Their long-term plans will see the municipality procuring 2,600 megawatts of generation by 2035 from a mix of power sources including coal and nuclear. GUEST: Sbu Ntshalintshali, from

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6:20

High-ranking police officials arrested

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

Private forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan has welcomed the arrest of high-ranking police officials in connection with a 2016 over 54-million-rand police tender. The former acting national police commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, is among the six accused who appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria this morning. These officials are facing fraud, theft and corruption charges. GUEST: Paul O’Sullivan, Private forensic investigator

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