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The National Pulse

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7:17

Seven opposition parties have decided to hold...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

Seven opposition parties have decided to hold President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable over the Phala Phala scandal. They held a meeting on Wednesday and unanimously to challenge the concealment of the president’s responses to the public protector. They also express dissatisfaction with how the speaker of parliament has handled the issue. So what will they be doing? We are now joined by UDM leader, General Bantu Holomisa.

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5:21

SAHPRA has confirmed that a person died of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority has confirmed that a person died of Guillain-Barré syndrome that was causally linked to receiving the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine, following a prolonged hospital stay. Guillain-Barré syndrome has been identified before as a possible side-effect of the vaccine and as a post-infection complication of Covid-19. Guest: Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa - SAMA chairperson to understand more about this rare disease and how the public can identify early

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6:19

Kagiso Township residents took to the streets early...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

Kagiso Township residents took to the streets early this morning blocking entrances and exit routes in the township. The protestors also demolished and burnt dwelling structures believed to belong to the Zama Zamas in the area. Residents have been hunting down the Zama Zamas since early this morning, in an operation that rapidly escalated, leaving one person dead.

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5:30

Russian Federation says the tension over Nancy...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/04

The Russian Federation says the tension over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan shouldn't be underestimated. The Kremlin says it supports the One China principle and respects the sovereignty of China. Russia described the visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as “purely provocative,” expressing solidarity with China and accusing the United States of choosing “the path of confrontation” in the region. Guest: SABC International reporter Khayalihle Khumalo

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10:06

Gauteng Gogta MEC Lebogang Maile and Ekhuruleni Mayor...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

Residents of Tembisa in Ekhuruleni took to the streets this week in a destructive protest against what they say is against exorbitant electricity prices, electricity cuts and taxi fare hikes. The protest has resulted in several cars and buildings, including a community centre being set alight, leaving four people dead. Gauteng Gogta MEC Lebogang Maile and Ekhuruleni Mayor Tania Campbell have met with the community.

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6:09

The inquiry heard that Mkhwebane never harassed staff...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

The impeachment inquiry into suspended Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane continued today. The inquiry heard that Mkhwebane never harassed staff members in her office, but instead, she was tough because she wanted to clear the backlog on investigations. This was shared by Executive Manager Futana Tebele. Tebele was refuting claims made by some of the previous witnesses who gave testimony at the inquiry. What else happened today? Guest: SABC News Political Reporter, Joseph Mosia.

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7:36

The Constitutional Court has declined that the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

The Constitutional Court has declined that the barring of foreign nationals from being admitted to legal profession is not unconstitutional. The outcome follows a group of foreign nationals, who were fighting to be admitted and enrolled as legal practitioners in South Africa. Guest: Professor Karthy Govender, Constitutional Law Expert.

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6:07

What are some of the issues with the plan to...

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2022/08/03

What are some of the issues with the plan to construct a gas to power plan by Eskom in Richards Bay? The High Court in Pretoria has reserved judgment in a challenge against the plan. Civil society organisations, South Durban Community Environmental Alliance and groundWork argue there are many loopholes in the power utility’s 3000MW proposed power plant that it wants to construct in the area. The organisations want the court to declare the environmental authorisation unlawful. They argue the impact

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7:55

how exactly is national leadership interfering?

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

Leaders of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa say their national leadership is interfering in the region’s affairs. They also say they are being targeted for their stance on the recent congress that they want invalidated. The trade union held its 11th congress last month despite attempts to stop it. The Western Cape region is one of two regions that staged a walk out during the congress. So how exactly is national leadership interfering? Guest: Numsa’s Western Cape Regional

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8:44

We cant have a lawless country and police cant work...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

Suspects arrested following the gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp’s West Village have been appearing individually before the Krugersdorp Magistrate Court. The suspects were arrested on charges related to being in the country illegally, and understood that more charges will be added pending the outcome of DNA testing. Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Elias Mawela has stated that the police have a strong case based on the evidence collected.

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5:20

Tembisa community are not satisfied with the respond...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

Residents of Tembisa in Ekhuruleni took to the streets this week in a destructive protest against what they say is against exorbitant electricity prices, electricity cuts and taxi fare hikes. The protest has resulted in several cars and buildings, including a community centre being set alight, leaving four people dead. Gauteng Gogta MEC Lebogang Maile and Ekhuruleni Mayor Tania Campbell have met with the community. Guest: Pule Matsile – Tembisa Community Leader.

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8:07

This is a terrible move by United State - Professor...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/03

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has since left Taiwan after a one-day visit that has infuriated China. Pelosi met President Tsai Ing-wen and members of Taiwan’s parliament, assuring them of continued US support for the self-ruled island. The Chinese armed forces have since responded by a “targeted military operation” in the north, south-west and south-east of the island. Following the defiance of Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, we unpack the implications of this decision? Guest: Professor David Monyae –

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11:24

socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa has...

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2022/08/02

The socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa has temporarily shut down its operations. The organisation is accusing The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Economic Development, Nkululeko Mbundu of inciting violence against its employees. It says photographs of its employees were shared online and people were encouraged to follow them home. This was after it settled a case against the removal of hundreds of informal traders from the De Villiers precinct in the Johannesburg CBD. The municipality

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2:08

a student from the Mangosuthu University of...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/02

Police are investigating a case of murder after a student from the Mangosuthu University of Technology was killed, allegedly by her boyfriend on Sunday. 23 year old Xolile Mbatha was stabbed in front of her roommate at one of the university’s residences. Acting vice chancellor, Professor Marcus Ramogale announced Mbatha’s death earlier today, asking for men on campus to stand up against gender based violence. For more on that we are now joined by KwaZulu-Natal Police Spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel

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2:55

Eskom has temporarily withdrawn services from Tembisa...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/02

Eskom has temporarily withdrawn services from Tembisa due to protests that started on Sunday. The power utility says it will wait until it is safe for its employees to operate in the area. Resident clashed with police yesterday, leading to the deaths of four people. Parts of the area remain without electricity after a sub-station in the area was set alight. We are now joined by Eskom’s spokesperson in Gauteng, Amanda Qithi.

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9:34

how this morning’s sting operation was carried out

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/02

Guest: General Elias Mawela, Gauteng Police Commissioner

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7:53

Why are we failing to deal with the issue of illegal...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/02

Why are we failing to deal with the issue of illegal mining and the role of zama-zamas in South Africa? A multi-disciplinary team made up of Tactical Response Teams (TRT), Hawks, SAPS Crime Intelligence, K-9 unit and private security companies carried out a sting operation and managed to arrest at least 20 illegal miners in Randfontein this morning. Police Minister Bheki Cele has also assured the nation that the operations will continue until crime is reduced across the country. For more on this, we

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7:10

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/02

The US has killed the leader of al-Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, in a drone strike in Afghanistan. US President Joe Biden confirmed this yesterday, also revealing that al-Zawahiri was killed in a counter-terrorism operation carried out by the CIA in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday. According to the US officials al-Zawahiri and the late Osama Bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks together, and he was one of America's most wanted terrorists. To explain what this means re the War on Terror is….. Guest:

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7:53

A Call for the Reserve Bank to be nationalized

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

It was a very busy and important weekend for the ANC. The ruling party sat in Nasrec to make policy resolutions. Some of those include their call for the Reserve Bank to be nationalized. They also propose the introduction of a wealth tax that will fund the basic income grant. Another big story making news today, is the decision to allow people to have access to their pension funds once a year. For reaction to that, we are now joined by Professor Jannie Rossouw, economist and visiting professor at

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11:11

How is the City of Ekurhuleni going to respond to the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/08/01

How is the City of Ekurhuleni going to respond to the issues that have led to violent protests in Tembisa? Residents have been frustrated by lack of service delivery as well as increasing electricity tariffs, however, they feel like they are not being heard. We are now joined by City of Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Finance, Fanyana Nkosi.

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