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2:36

The Tyre Importers Association of South Africa has...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

It never rains by pours for South Africans. The Tyre Importers Association of South Africa has announced it is expecting a massive price hike if the country’s four largest producers of tyres succeed in their duty application on vehicle tyres. The taxi industry will be the hardest hit as taxi tyre prices will increase by 41% while small vehicle tyres will increase by 38-40% and truck and bus tyres by 17%. This will increase the price of public transport, putting poor people under more financial

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15:02

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented his plan to deal...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

President Cyril Ramaphosa presented his plan to deal with the power crisis in South Africa. Amongst other things, Ramaphosa announced a plan to diversify sources of power to include renewable energy. Eskom will be buying electricity from independent power producers in the next three months. He also announced a plan to import power from countries in the SADC region. He has also requested proposals for battery storage. His plan has been met with backlash as many feel the president has no permanent

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9:01

Why are we seeing more and more South Africans...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

Why are we seeing more and more South Africans revolting against Members of the Executive? The country is currently caught in myriad corruption scandals linked to politically connected people stealing funds meant to help the needy. We have also witnessed from time to time, South Africans voicing their frustrations through protests. Earlier today we saw how Sports, Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mthethwa was booed by fans at the O.R Tambo International Airport during Banyana Banyana’s welcoming

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6:18

(Sapa) is calling on Minister of Trade and Industry...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

The South African Poultry Association (Sapa) is calling on Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel to renew anti-dumping duties as they fear that non-renewal of tariffs could lead to job losses. For more on this, we are joined by…. Guest: Izaak Breitenbach, GM of the South African Poultry Association's Broiler Organisation (SAPA)

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6:48

The TPN Credit bureau says the number of South...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

The TPN Credit bureau says the number of South Africa’s residential ‘squatters’ have risen in the last decade and worsened by Covid-19. By ‘residential squatter’, the credit bureau refers to tenants who have failed to pay their rent for three consecutive months and continue to occupy property for a fourth month. The bureau also says the number of tenants in good standing dropped to 80.78% from 81.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021. Scary news for people looking to get into the property market. Guest:

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6:47

Mozambican police have arrested a father and his...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/26

Mozambican police have arrested a father and his brother for attempting to sell three children living with albinism. The pair allegedly planned to traffic the minors to neighbouring Malawi. This is very worrying, considering the fact that murders of people with albinism is a topic of concern in countries such as Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania - where many people with albinism are hunted for their body parts. To react to this is…… Guest: Nomasonto Mazibuko, founder & director of the Albinism

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4:19

Hillary Gardee murder update

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

Sipho Mkhatshwa appeared before the Nelspruit Magistrate Court (Mbombela) as his bail application continued this morning. Mkhatshwa are facing charges of murder, rape, and kidnapping of Hillary Gardee. The body of Hillary Gardee was found murdered in April near a plantation between Mbombela and Sabie. The other two accused, Philemon Lukhele and Mduduzi Gama, will apply for bail on Wednesday (27 July 2022). Hillary Gardee was the daughter of former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) secretary-general

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9:24

Fuel Retailer Association warns against fuel cap

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has published a notice for public comment on the government's intention to cap the price of 93 octane petrol. As things stand, the exact price of petrol is set by the government and selling the fuel at any other price is illegal. The Fuel Retailers Association has called for the Ministry to deal with illegal traders before seeking public comment on price caps. The Association has warned that capping the price of fuel may

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10:18

What next for Sekunjalo Group?

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

What next for Sekunjalo Group? We find out from Dr Iqbal Surve as it is public knowledge now that Standard Bank has terminated its relationship with the Sekunjalo Group, following what they termed, ‘a comprehensive client review process’ - however, the bank did not give the specific reasons, because of client confidentiality clauses. Guest: Dr Iqbal Surve, Sekunjalo Executive Chairman

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6:08

Seehaam SamaaiPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has ratified...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ratified the appointment of Justice Mandisa Maya to become Deputy Chief Justice. In a statement, the President lauded her experience and her work in transforming the judicial system. The President also highlighted that her appointment will inspire young women to ascend to leadership positions regardless of their socio-economic circumstances. She takes office from 1st September 2022. Guest: Seehaam Samaai - Director of the Women's Legal Centre

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5:14

Department of Health in Limpopo has condemned the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

The Department of Health in Limpopo has condemned the blocking of a bulk pipeline supplying water to the Saint Rita’s Regional Hospital in Sekhukhune. It is alleged that some community members from Riverside settlement have seized the distribution valves of the pipeline and have permanently closed the supply to the hospital for two weeks now. For more on this, we are joined by….. Guest: Neil Shikwambana, Spokesperson for the department of health in Limpopo

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5:42

Post the ANC’s elective conference in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

Post the ANC’s elective conference in KwaZulu-Natal.Sihle Zikalala has failed to make it into the provincial executive committee. To explain what this means for the former chairperson’s political future in the province is…. Guest: Zakhele Ndlovu, political analyst based @UKZN

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4:52

how significant is today’s referendum vote given the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/25

Tunisians are voting today, in a referendum on a controversial new constitution, which will entrench significant new powers on President Kais Saied. However, some opposition parties in the country have called Saied’s move a coup that risks a return to the kind of autocratic rule that characterised Tunisia before the 2011 Arab spring uprisings. So how significant is today’s referendum vote given the country’s state of affairs? Guest: Naeem Jeena, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East

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4:32

It will be a busy weekend for the ANC in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/22

It will be a busy weekend for the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal as the province elects leaders who will move the party forward. Delegates have started gathering. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to close the conference on Sunday. KwaZulu-Natal is one of the provinces marred by factional battles among leaders, so how are things looking like on the first day of the conference?Guest: SABC News Political Reporter, Samkele Maseko.

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10:24

What should the people of Mangaung expect?

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/22

Finance Minister, Enoch Gogongwana today announced the appointment of the Ntiyiso Consulting group as a partner in the process of turning things around at the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. The municipality was placed under administration in April after a long period of financial mismanagement and lack of service delivery. Ntiyiso Consulting group will be a National Cabinet Representative, managing the process of turning the municipality around. What exactly does this partnership entail? What

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4:01

The mayor of the Collins Chabane local municipality...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/22

The Police in Limpopo have dispatched maximum resources in the search for three suspects connected to the killing of a Limpopo mayor on Thursday evening. The mayor of the Collins Chabane local municipality in Malamulele, Moses Maluleke was killed during the attack while his 18-year-old son was injured. The ANC Limpopo, this afternoon visited Maluleke’s home, and Richard Shilenge. Guest: Jimmy Machaka, ANC Limpopo Spokesperson.

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4:07

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted his counterpart from...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/22

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted his counterpart from Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara this morning. The visit was the second leg of bilateral discussions between the heads of state. The two nations have signed additional agreements to strengthen trade relations in key sectors such as mining and transport. Guest: SABC News international reporter - Khayelihle Khumalo.

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22:49

South Africa’s inflation reached a 13-year high in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

South Africa’s inflation reached a 13-year high in June. Most of the commodities with the sharpest price hikes are basic necessities like bread, electricity, oil, fuel and public transport. The Reserve Bank’s Governor Lesetja Kganyago just announced yet another increase in interest rates (figure to be confirmed). South Africa has an inflation targeting monetary policy, however, as we have seen these price increases aren’t driven by just demand, there are external factors too. Today we ask, is

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6:04

Police in Delmas in Mpumalanga arrested two...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

Let’s go back to this story we closed the show with yesterday and get more details. Police in Delmas in Mpumalanga arrested two immigrants who were allegedly using a police bakkie as a diesel tanker. Officers were on patrol on the N12 where they pulled over a suspicious bakkie that was heavily loaded. They found 500 litres of diesel in a tank. Police also realised the bakkie was a police vehicle stolen from Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Guest: Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala.

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6:02

health has demoted two officials and given them final...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

The department of health has demoted two officials and given them final written warnings for their involvement in the management of the Digital Vibez Contract. Popo Maja and Dr Anban Pillay have each been handed a "salary level demotion" for 12 months. Furthermore, Dr Pillay has been suspended for three months without pay. Guest: Health Department Spokesperson, Foster Mohale

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