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7:37

opposition parties in Japan don’t want the late...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/21

we look at Shinzo Abe’s complicated political legacy and try to understand as to why so many people and opposition parties in Japan don’t want the late former prime minister to be granted a state funeral. It’s been more than two months since he was assassinated and we understand that Japan will hold a state funeral next week Tuesday. But why has it taken so long? We find out from…… Guest: Salman Khan, Independent political analyst on South-East Asia

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6:00

South African artist Mthandazo Gatya participated in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/20

In another example of how social media can open doors to opportunities, South African artist Mthandazo Gatya participated in the #OpenVerseChallenge on Tiktok and stitched a duet with American RnB singer, John Legend. He added a Zulu verse on John Legend’s song titled ‘nervous’. The video has since gone viral with many artists responding to it, including John Legend himself and DJ Black Coffee. What does this response mean to Mthandazo Gatya? He joins us on the line now.

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11:14

Eskom has announced a three programme plan to procure...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/20

Eskom has announced a three programme plan to procure power for the national grid in order to deal with the ongoing power crisis. The power utility wants to procure power from companies who have existing generation capacity for a period of three years. It is also looking into procuring more expensive power during periods when the grid is significantly constrained. Lastly, Eskom wants to look into a Bilateral Power Import Programme to secure imports of power to the country from neighbouring

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11:14

Eskom has announced a three programme plan to procure...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/20

Eskom has announced a three programme plan to procure power for the national grid in order to deal with the ongoing power crisis. The power utility wants to procure power from companies who have existing generation capacity for a period of three years. It is also looking into procuring more expensive power during periods when the grid is significantly constrained. Lastly, Eskom wants to look into a Bilateral Power Import Programme to secure imports of power to the country from neighbouring

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8:27

As we head towards 2024, this means politicians will...

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2022/09/20

The Constitutional Court says the Executive Code of Ethics falls short of constitutional and statutory dictates of transparency and accountability, and therefore it is unlawful and invalid. It has ruled that the code in unconstitutional because it does not require members of the executive to disclose donations they receive for internal party political campaigns. As we head towards 2024, this means politicians will have to disclose who is funding their campaigns within their political parties

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7:27

SAFTU affiliated unions are picketing outside the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/20

SAFTU affiliated unions are picketing outside the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council, calling for salary increases. They are adamant that they will not accept a wage increase of 3%. For more on this, we are joined by…. Guest: Lesiba Thobekgale, Spokesperson of the South African Policing Union

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9:12

why are we seeing more and more ANC members raising...

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2022/09/20

As the ruling party prepares for its elective conference that is due to take place in December, we ask - why are we seeing more and more ANC members raising their hands for the deputy president position? What does this say about the state of the party and its unity project? Is it still about serving the people or there is more to it? Guest: Professor Lesiba Teffo, political analyst

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4:23

Health authorities in Uganda declared an outbreak of...

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2022/09/20

Earlier on today, health authorities in Uganda declared an outbreak of Ebola after a case of the Sudan ebolavirus was confirmed in Mubende district in the central part of the country. According to the World Health Organisation, this is the first time in more than a decade that Uganda is recording an outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus. For more on this, we are now joined by….. Guest: Emmanuel Ainebyona, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Health in Uganda

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7:34

The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/20

The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sack Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, amid the country's worsening electricity crisis. It follows Eskom's recent implementation of Stage 5 and 6 rolling blackouts - due to the power utility's severe shortage in generation capacity. DA leader, John Steenhuisen, made this call during a media briefing this morning and he joins us now to elaborate further on this…… Guest: John Steenhuisen, DA leader

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10:55

What is the history between Anglican Church and the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/19

We continue covering that funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II. As we watched today’s procession, what has been very clear is the links between the Anglican Church and the British Royal Family. What is the history between the two institutions? We are now joined by Reverend Doctor Simon Tibbs, Lecturer at the The College of the Transfiguration.

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12:31

Post the Queen’s death, looking at how it affects the...

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2022/09/19

We now focus on new terminology post the Queen’s death, looking at how it affects the UK’s legal profession? Did you know that Queen Elizabeth's death ushers in a major change for the United Kingdom’s legal fraternity as all Queen's Counsels now become King's Counsels. Joining us for this conversation is…… Guest: Dr Courtenay Griffiths KC, a Jamaican-born British barrister

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5:19

The issue of small roads that are packed with big...

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2022/09/19

The issue of small roads that are packed with big trucks is back on the spotlight following the death of 21 people including 19 schoolchildren in Pongola in KwaZulu-Natal last week. That truck driver appear in court briefly today. Just this morning another gruesome truck accident happened Vryheid. Officers were trying to control traffic after an accident when another truck drove into vehicles, causing an explosion. What exactly seems to be the problem? We are now joined by Sfiso Nyathi Secretary of

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12:24

It has been a frustrating weekend for South Africans,...

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2022/09/19

It has been a frustrating weekend for South Africans, with Eskom implementing stage six load-shedding. Households have been going for as long as four hours at a time without electricity. We’re going down to stage five from midnight. President Cyril Ramaphosa is cutting his trip short to attend to the power crisis. Are we ever going to be able to get out of this situation? What exactly will it take for this to end? We’re joined by energy analyst, Tshepo Kgadima.

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9:50

KZN’s Department of Transport, Community Safety and...

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2022/09/19

KZN’s Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison is concerned that more and more municipal employees who hold strategic positions are being killed. Following this new trend, the department says it will soon hold a meeting that will look into the killings of public representatives in the province. To furnish us with more details on this, is Kwanele Ncalane, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal.

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7:12

(ID Day) worldwide – announced recently that more...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/16

ID4Africa—the organization leading the campaign for the recognition of 16 September as Identity Day (ID Day) worldwide – announced recently that more countries are now beginning to recognize 16 September as Identity Day. The campaign to recognize 16 September as Identity Day was launched by ID4Africa at its 4th Annual Meeting in 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria. Joing us to talk about the significance of this day is….. GUEST: Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman of ID4Africa

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7:05

It’s a big weekend in KwaZulu-Natal. This year’s reed...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/16

It’s a big weekend in KwaZulu-Natal. This year’s reed dance ceremony, ‘umkhosi womhlanga’ will be taking place in Nongoma. There have been uncertainties over whether or not it would take place as the Zulu Royal family continues its fight over the throne. Preparation are underway though as King Misuzulu will preside over the ceremony this weekend. How are the preparations going? We are now joined by SABC News Reporter, Fanele Mhlongo.

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4:51

The high court placed SA Express in final liquidation...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/16

The South African Cabin Crew Association and Numsa are condemning the South Gauteng High Court’s decision to liquidate SA Express. The unions say the Department of Public Enterprises has played a direct role in destroying the airline and shouldn’t absolve itself of responsibility. They say Minister Pravin Gordhan should be held accountable for the liquidation. The high court placed SA Express in final liquidation on Wednesday. We are now joined by Zazi Nsibanyoni-Mugambi, President of the South

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7:53

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first visit to the White...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/16

We look at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s first visit to the White House. US President Joe Biden and Ramaphosa are expected to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, including trade and investment, climate change, food security, energy, and peace and security. Our US based reporter, Sherwin Bryce-Pease joins us now to talk about the importance of this visit…… GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News corresponded based in the U.S

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8:31

Malesela Teffo is no longer an advocate - Johan Van...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/16

Malesela Teffo has been struck off the roll. The Legal Practice Council brought an application before the court for Teffo to either be suspended or struck from the roll. The council received numerous complaints against him, some pre-dating the Senzo Meyiwa trial. These include contemptuous behaviour in court and misleading the court. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Johan Van Staden, Gauteng Provincial Director for the Legal Practice Council

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5:01

Is a global recession imminent?

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2022/09/16

Is a global recession imminent? World Bank has warned that the world is entering a downturn not seen since the 1970s. The bank is also worried that the global economy may face a recession next year. To explain what this means is ….. GUEST: Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes

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