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7:07

Unpacking world’s ongoing battle against HIV/Aids

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/10

U.S Ambassador-at-Large Dr John Nkengasong who serves as the U.S Global Aids Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy joins us to discuss the world’s ongoing battle against HIV/Aids. He is of the view that the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS remains a big threat on the African continent. Guest: Dr John Nkengasong, U.S Global Aids Coordinator and Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy

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9:54

44 people who were allegedly being trafficked from...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

44 people who were allegedly being trafficked from Gauteng have been rescued by police in the Northern Cape. Police launched an investigation after some of them managed to escape and report to the nearest police station in Kuruman. They had been taken to the province under pretense of a learnership opportunity. Guest: Northern Cape police spokesperson, Captain Tebogo Thebe.

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10:49

Celebrating and Woman's day - Ruth Maredi

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

Ruth Maredi – the 2nd Deputy President of The National Union of Public Service and Allied workers (NUPSAW) was recently elected at the recent National Congress, making her the only female out of the union's 6 national office bearers. Her distinguished career began in teaching, continued in nursing, and now involvement in trade unions where she’s been involved with fighting for the rights of workers. Guest: Ruth Maredi

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7:53

Celebrating and Women's day - Leah Molatseli – Tech...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

Staying on the same topic of women in the workplace…According to research, men continue to dominate the legal profession, particularly in specialized areas of the law including intellectual property law, construction law, and technology and communications law. In South Africa, women make up more than 50% of law school graduates, however they only make up 40% of all lawyers, including advocates and attorneys. Guest Leah Molatseli – Tech Lawyer

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12:28

Celebrating Women’s Day - Nolwazi Monyetsane

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

As we commemorate Women’s Day, we give our flowers to people who hardly get recognition for their work, women in media who work behind the scenes. We have Nolwazi Monyetsane, television and radio producer who has worked in the media industry for over a decade, producing some of the biggest shows. She has worked for many media companies, including eNCA, Power FM and 702. She’s also the co-founder of Dikgomo Tseo, a communications company she runs while mothering a toddler. What has her experience of

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8:00

Why is this move so bad and how will it affect South...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

Citrus farmers are condemning the European Union’s decision to impose a cold storage requirement on citrus imports coming from South Africa. The European Union demands that South Africab farmers subject the produce to extreme cold storage to avoid moth infestation. The South African government has lodged a trade dispute with the World Trade Organisation. Why is this move so bad and how will it affect South African Citrus farmers? Guest: Hannes de Waal, Chairperson of the Citrus Growers

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8:31

Voting is currently underway in Kenya, where millions...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/09

Voting is currently underway in Kenya, where millions of Kenyans will vote for the presidency, national legislature, and county offices. This is the country’s 7th general election since the multiparty electoral democracy was reinstated 30 years ago. Guest: SABC correspondent Sarah Kimani.

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7:08

The nomination of Nomusa-Dube-Ncube to take over as...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

The nomination of Nomusa-Dube-Ncube to take over as the premier of KZN has been welcomed by many, as it is seen as a step in the right direction, especially with regards with gender representation. She will be officially voted in later this month. Her nomination follows Sihle Zikalala’s position two years before the end of his tenure. What do we know about Nomusa Dube-Ncube and what does her nomination mean for KwaZulu-Natal. Guest: political analyst, Protas Madlala.

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5:44

Eswatini King Mswati III has denied being involved in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

Eswatini King Mswati III has denied being involved in the killing of the daughter of Economic Freedom Fighters(EFF) former Secretary General Godrich Gardee, Hillary Gardee. Speaking during the Police Day held at the Police Academy on Friday, Mswati rubbished the claims stating that Gardee . Guest: Eswatini Investigative journalist Zweli Martin Mkhize

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10:30

We have had many Air-line that where grounded for...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

The South African Cabin Crew Association has expressed shock and disappointment at the decision to said that it was shocked and disappointment at the decision to suspend the operating licence of low-cost airline for two years, Mango. The airline has been under business rescue for over a year. However, it has failed to secure funding. The Air Services Licensing Council has cited regulatory reason for the suspension. It says failed to operate for an uninterrupted period exceeding 12 months. Guest:

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7:22

The Department of Home Affairs has recently updated...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

The Department of Home Affairs has recently updated its critical skills list. These skills fall under the Immigration Act No.13 of 2002. This Act aims to regulate the entry of individuals into, their stay in, and their exit from the Republic as well as matters related to it. Adding to the list from February 2022, dozens of new skills have been included. The expansion now encompasses specialist medical practitioners. We find out more from the Minister of Home Affairs – Aaron Motsoaledi

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10:37

Department of Transport is embarking on an ambitious...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

The Department of Transport is embarking on an ambitious national project to repair potholes across South Africa (SA). The launch is set to take place in Vereeniging on Monday. Operation Vala Zonke is part of a 16-month campaign, focusing on provincial and municipal roads. The project will be spearheaded by South African National Roads Agency (Sanral), which is expected to work with provincial and municipal officials. Guest: departmental spokesperson Lwazi Khoza

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5:50

US Secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/08

US Secretary of state Antony Blinken has embarked on a five nation tour of Cambodia, the Philippines, South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. Blinken began his three-nation tour of Africa Sunday by visiting the Hector Petersen museum in Soweto. Today he met with international relations minister Naledi Pandor. Guest: SABC International reporter Khayalihle Khumalo to find out more on the objective of this visit.

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6:44

American WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/05

American WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison after being convicted on drug charges by a Moscow court Thursday. Griner was detained at Moscow Airport in February after Russian authorities found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. US officials swiftly condemned the decision, expressing that the detention is being used to advance Russia's agenda in the Ukraine war. To help us understand better the US/Russia relations and its impact on this case is Prof

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7:00

chances and dangers of these protests spreading...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/05

The community of Bekkersdal, West of Johannesburg undertook a protest action against illegal miners and crime, this follows the Kagiso protests, where community members took the law into their own hands while demonstrating against illegal miners yesterday. We interrogate the chances and dangers of these protests spreading across the country, given the recent and active community movements such as Operation Dudula. To understand better the dynamics of these community protests we are joined by Prof

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6:51

Ramaphosa addressed the closing of the Presidential...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the closing of the Presidential Social Sector Summit in Boksburg today, highlighting the importance of civil society in addressing some of South Africa’s issues. The aim of the summit was to address socio-economic challenges such as high unemployment and increasing poverty levels. Commissions on the sidelines of the summit have called for a well-resourced and capacitated social sector. Amongst the issues raised was the lack of efficient monitoring of public funds

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8:54

Learners at Hluvukani Primary school at Xanthia...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/05

Learners at Hluvukani Primary school at Xanthia village, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga are said to have not attended classes since March because the school has only seven mobile classrooms, following the burning of several classrooms at the school early this year. The learners are said to be coming to school every day just to play, parents have raised concerns regarding what would happen to their children at the end of the academic year. Guest: Mpumalanga Education Department spokesperson - Gerald

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24:42

skom withdrew services in Khayelitsha after its...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

we discuss the operation of extortion networks in Cape Town. The area has been marred by mass murders throughout the year, some of which have been linked to extortion networks. Yesterday, Eskom withdrew services in Khayelitsha after its technicians were threatened and asked to pay a protection fee if they want to operate in the area. The extortion networks have built a parallel security and justice system where residents and businesses are threatened to pay a protection fee in order to be safe from

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3:34

A victory for Denel workers. They are breathing a...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

A victory for Denel workers. They are breathing a sigh of relief as the company has managed to pay them after months of not being paid. The first payments were made last week Friday and the second payments will be fully paid by end of the week. Solidarity represented about 2000 of the workers

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5:15

The QuadPara Association of South Africa is appealing...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

The QuadPara Association of South Africa is appealing to the government and Eskom to rethink their approach to load shedding. The NPO, which advocates for the rights of quadriplegics and paraplegics in the country, says that electricity is needed for a range of assistive devices that are essential to people with disabilities, from charging a power wheelchair to running a pressure-care mattress or ventilator. Guest: QuadPara Association of South Africa’s Dean Shand.

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