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Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis is calling on...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/15

Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis is calling on Police Minister, Bheki Cele to urgently establish a multi-disciplinary operational task team focused on tackling kidnapping and extortion activities in Cape Town. Just this afternoon, Cele revealed that police in the Western Cape are investigating 32 cases of kidnapping that occurred between March and September this year. Guest: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

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6:11

Does Africa support the South African vote at the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/15

South Africa is pursuing re-election into the International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Council. Deputy Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has been leading the process and the re-election to the seat, which will signify the country’s indispensable contribution to world aviation matters. She joins us now to talk about why South Africa deserves to be re-elected…… Guest: Sindi Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport

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8:10

Former Chief Justice, Sandile Ngcobo will lead an...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/15

Former Chief Justice, Sandile Ngcobo will lead an independent panel that will recommend on whether or not President Cyril Ramaphosa should face an impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal. National Assembly speaker, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula announced last night that Ngcobo will be working with former Gauteng High Court Judge, Thokozile Masipa and University of Cape Town's associate professor of public law, Richard Calland. The panel will be given 30 days to evaluate the evidence and report

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3:17

The Minerals Council South Africa has launched an...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/15

The Minerals Council South Africa has launched an internal emergency Minerals Council Jagersfontein Relief Fund. Its members will contribute to the fund to help with the cleanup and reconstruction of infrastructure. One person died and many were injured following the collapse of the tailings dam in the Free State on Sunday. The council sent a team to assess the extent of the damage and its president, Nolitha Fakude visited the area with Minister Gwede Mantashe earlier this week. For more on that, we

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12:58

ANC in KwaZulu-Natal, has accused the IFP of buying...

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2022/09/15

the ANC spokesperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Mafika Mndebele as it is public knowledge that the party has accused the IFP of buying votes, something that Thami Ntuli has vehemently denied. Guest: Thami Ntuli, IFP Provincial Chairperson Guest: Mafika Mndebele, ANC Spokesperson in KZN

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9:07

A new report published by the Institute for Security...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/15

A new report published by the Institute for Security Studies dispels the myths about foreign nationals living in South Africa. This as immigrants are constantly blamed for many of our country’s socio-economic problems. Some of the myths are that immigrants commit most of the crime, take jobs and overburden public services. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by……. Guest: Godfrey Mulaudzi, Researcher for Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security

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5:33

OB: Durban Exhibition Centre at the 2022 Government...

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2022/09/14

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11:55

OB: the GovTech Conference. Businesses in the ICT...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

We continue our live broadcast from the GovTech Conference. Businesses in the ICT sector form a huge role in the process of digitisation. Why are businesses central to this? We are now joined by Mlamli Booi, Sentech CEO.

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12:05

Members of parliament are calling for an...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

Members of parliament are calling for an investigation against Advocate Dali Mpofu after he threatened ANC MP and Chairperson of the 194 Committee, Qubudile Dyantyi. During an exchange with the chairperson of the committee yesterday, Mpofu said 'you will reget this, your day is coming'. When the MP asked Mpofu if he was threatening him, he initially said yes, and then said it is not a threat, but a promise. When we spoke to Mpofu yesterday, he said he believes he did not violate the Powers,

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6:24

Old Mutual SME Feature: Today we tell you more about...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

Old Mutual SME Feature: Today we tell you more about Bits N Bytes Business Systems, which is a business entity that has also enjoyed some monetary support from Old Mutual, through the organisation’s SMEgo solution and services designed for the needs of SME owners. Guest: Nkosikhona Phakathi, Operations Manager

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8:54

OB: Durban Exhibition Centre at the 2022 Government...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

We are still coming to you live from the Durban Exhibition Centre at the 2022 Government Technology Conference hosted by the State Information Technology Agency and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. Over 2000 technology experts, businesses, and government representatives from different countries are sharing expertise on digitisation. This year's theme is .Digitisation and Digitalisation - Evolving Government Services'. What are the objectives of this conference? We are now

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5:46

As preparations to hold the annual Reed Dance...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

As preparations to hold the annual Reed Dance Ceremony at Enyokeni Royal Palace on Saturday are currently underway. The battle for the Zulu Kingship has intensified, following Prince Simakade Zulu’s decision to file a court application to have the appointment of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the new monarch reviewed and set aside. Also those who are loyal to him are saying that King Misuzulu should perform the Reed Dance at kwaKhangelamankengane where he performed his entering the kraal ritual, and

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10:11

The high court in Pretoria has heard that several...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

The high court in Pretoria has heard that several people had to carry Soccer star Senzo Meyiwa to the car - after he was shot. Meyiwa's close friend, Tumelo Madlala who was present when Meyiwa was shot is continuing to give evidence in the murder trial of the goalkeeper. Madlala says there were already people outside the house soon after the incident, and assisted them to carry him to the vehicle. Meyiwa was shot and killed in 2014 at an alleged robbery. He was visiting the home of his

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6:33

Why are African leaders failing to offer solutions to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/14

Why are African leaders failing to offer solutions to the ongoing Ethiopian war? Ten people have just been killed in a second day of air strikes on Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Tigray has been hit by several air strikes since fighting resumed in late August between government forces and Tigray People's Liberation Front rebels. For more on this, we are joined by….. Guest: Dr Abdul Karim Elgoni, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Forum

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4:54

Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence has cleared Deputy State Security Minister, Zizi Kodwa from allegations that he covered up the Phala Phala robbery. The committee says there is no independently verifiable information to support the allegations. Kodwa was accused of not only knowing about the robbery, but using crime intelligence funds to pursue alleged suspects. The findings do not affect ongoing investigations by law enforcement officials on the matter. We are now joined

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6:33

Acting Speaker and Chair of Chairs in the City of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

Acting Speaker and Chair of Chairs in the City of Johannesburg Councillor Colleen Makhubele.says she will not be appealing today’s court interdict by the City of Joburg, The interdict prevents a special sitting of the council she had scheduled. The sitting was meant to officially elect an acting speaker following the ousting of Vasco Da Gama. It is also understood there was a plan to discuss the future of City of Joburg mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse. Da Gama’s position remains vacant until the council

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5:07

The Legal Practice Council has just confirmed that...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

The Legal Practice Council has just confirmed that Paul Ngobeni who was Public Protector’s legal advisor on the CR17 matter is not registered with the council. You may recall that during the ongoing Parliamentary Inquiry into the fitness of Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office – Members of Parliament asked questions about whether Ngobeni was qualified to render services to the Office of the Public Protector. So legally speaking – what does this mean for his position within the

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10:49

The City of Tshwane continues its fight against...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

The City of Tshwane continues its fight against residential estates with illegal connections. Last week is switched off the lights at Copperleaf Golf and Country Estate in Centurion. The City alleged the estate had illegally connected its electricity. It has now identified 10 more residential estates in its bid to recover revenue it lost due to electricity meter tampering. Those found to have tampered with their meters will be fined. For more on that, we are now joined by City of Tshwane’s MMC for

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7:43

Operations were expected to resume today as it seemed...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

Are Putco buses back on the road and if not, when can commuters expect them back? Operations were expected to resume today as it seemed like an agreement between the bus company and its employees was on the cards. Putco employees down tooled at the beginning of the month, following a wage increase dispute. What’s the latest on this? We are now joined by Putco Spokesperson, Lindokuhle Xulu.

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12:52

Mkhwebane was denied access to her office, despite...

The National Pulse ·

2022/09/13

As the Parliamentary Inquiry into the fitness of Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane to hold office continues. We are now joined by her legal representative Advocate Dali Mpofu who will give us an update in terms of how things have panned out in Parliament so far, Mpofu will also talk to us about the suspended Public Protector’s decision to approach the Western Cape High Court, asking it to enforce its order invalidating her suspension. This as it was widely reported over the past weekend

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