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6:35

Trade union Solidarity today launched a skills bank...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

Trade union Solidarity today launched a skills bank where engineers and technicians can register so their skills can be re-recruited to help alleviate the crisis at Eskom. The creation of this knowledge bank comes in the wake of announcements made by Pres Cyril Ramphosa and Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan that the services of competent former Eskom employees, locally and abroad, should be used to help alleviate Eskom’s skills shortages. Solidarity offered its assistance and called on all

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4:12

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned on...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi resigned on Thursday following the fall out of national unity government, setting the country on an economic crisis and a possible early election. Draghi, an unelected former central banker has led a broad coalition for 18 months. Draghi's coalition crumbled on Wednesday when three of his main partners snubbed a confidence vote he had called to try to end divisions and renew their fractious alliance. Guest: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at Africa Asia

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9:52

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is expected to kick of its...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/21

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is expected to kick of its elective conference from Friday – 22 July following a series of postponements earlier this month. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to show – up amid controversy related to the party’s step aside resolution and the Phala Phala farm incident. The province is a stronghold for the RET (radical economic transformation) faction and it seems to be exerting authority. The conference is expected to face tough contestation for provincial

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10:07

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the plight...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/20

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the plight of entrepreneurs providing services for government entities. He was speaking earlier at the inaugural Black Industrialists and Exporters Conference. Ramaphosa says government needs to fix the issue of taking forever to pay businesses providing services for the state. Guest: Black Business Council CEO, Kganki Matabane. But before speaking to him, here’s a clip of President Ramaphosa at the conference.

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5:51

The Public Protector’s Impeachment Inquiry has...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/20

The Public Protector’s Impeachment Inquiry has adjourned. Three witnesses have given testimony so far. Mkhwebane’s legal representative, Advocate Dali Mpofu claimed that she sought the input of the State Security Agency for the correct wording in her order about the constitutional mandate of the South African Reserve Bank, where she recommended that it gets amended in order to avoid economic instability. What else happened at the inquiry today? Guest: SABC News Political Reporter, Joseph Mosia.

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7:49

The Department of Transport has been given 21 days to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/20

The Department of Transport has been given 21 days to respond to the demands of taxi associations. If the Department does not respond, the National Taxi Association will embark on a total shutdown. The industry has been calling on the department to assist them given the fuel hikes. Some taxi associations have implemented taxi tariff hikes on commuters as a result. Guest: Lwazi Khoza, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport.

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9:33

South Africa’s inflation rate continues to skyrocket....

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2022/07/20

South Africa’s inflation rate continues to skyrocket. Stats SA says it reached 7.4% last month, reaching a 13 year high. Bread, electricity, fuel and public transport prices among others saw the saw the sharpest increase. These are basic necessities that most people can no-longer afford. Does inflation targeting still serve the interests of South Africans considering the current economic climate? Guest: STANLIB Chief Economist, Kevin Lings.

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7:25

Tembisa residents have taken to the streets today in...

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2022/07/20

Tembisa residents have taken to the streets today in protest against among other things, the proposed electricity tariff hike as well as lack of service delivery. Police fired rubber bullets earlier when they clashed with residents. How is the situation now? Guest: Xolani Mnisi, Tembisa resident and Public Relations Officer of the Tembisa Community Forum.

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4:37

DA approaches the SA Human Rights Commission on the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/20

The Democratic Alliance in Kwa-Zulu Natal conducted oversight inspections of community halls provided to KZN Flood victims. The DA has raised concerns that the provincial government's efforts to build new homes has been slow. The DA is set to approach the SA Human Rights Commission on the inhumane conditions that victims are exposed to within the sites and get temporary housing allocated to victims.Guest: Mmabatho Tembe - Democratic Alliance (KZN) Spokesperson for Social Development

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6:27

Ndifuna Ukwazi has filed a notice of motion before...

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2022/07/20

Ndifuna Ukwazi has filed a notice of motion before the Equality Court to challenge the City of Cape Town's amendments to the Street, Public Places and Prevention of Noise Nuisance by-laws. Guest: Jonty Cogger - Attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre.

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4:45

Twitter has managed to fast-track its bid to get Elon...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/20

Twitter has managed to fast-track its bid to get Elon Musk to complete the $44 billion (R752 billion) buyout for the tech application. The trial is set to determine the social network's future, not only financially but also socially as Musk has said that Twitter should allow any legal speech. This position has sparked fears the network could be used to incite violence. Guest: Kyle Zeeman, Digital Editor at Sunday Times

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7:09

A Soweto school has been shut down by parents as the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/19

A Soweto school has been shut down by parents as the School Governing Body asks for the intervention of provincial government. The SGB claims the Job Rathebe Junior secondary school does not have a principal and the conditions under which learners are being taught are in humane. Parents say no learning will take place in the school until provincial government intervenes. Guest: Gauteng Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona.

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6:08

The Public Protector’s Impeachment Inquiry continues...

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2022/07/19

The Public Protector’s Impeachment Inquiry continues in parliament. Former investigator, Tebogo Kekana was subpoenaed by the inquiry and he started his cross examination on Monday. His testimony continues today. He revealed he was once asked not to take notes at a meeting between former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser and Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane. What has Kekana revealed today? We are now joined by SABC political reporter, Joseph Mosia.

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9:48

President Ramaphosa has missed the deadline to answer...

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2022/07/19

President Ramaphosa has missed the deadline to answer questions in relation to the Phala Phala farm incident. The Presidency applied for another extension to the Office of the Public Protector and this application was rejected yesterday. This means that the President has seven days to respond to the questions in line with Section 7.4(a) of the Public Protector’s Act. Guest: legal nanalyst, Benedict Phiri

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14:58

What is the ideology behind the quick burial in the...

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2022/07/19

The death of ANC Deputy Secretary General, Jessie Duarte as well as poet and struggle stalwart, Don Mattera has sparked a conversation around Muslim procedures post someone’s death. The two were both Muslim and were buried within 24 hours as per procedure. For majority of people in the country, funerals take a minimum of a week to organise. What is the ideology behind the quick burial in the Muslim faith. What does the Quran say about it? Guest: Shykh Ebrahim Bham, General secretary of the Council

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4:35

what exactly is methanol?

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/19

So, what exactly is methanol? Government officials in the Eastern Cape said that they have detected methanol in the bodies of 21 teenagers who were found dead at the Enyobeni Tavern in East London late last month. Why is this substance bad for consumption? We are now joined by chemical engineer, Atwine Tumureebire.

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8:51

Sandile Zungu has announced that he will run...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/19

Businessman Sandile Zungu has announced that he will run against Premier Sihle Zikalala and Nomusa Dube-Ncube. Zungu will be pushing for electoral reforms and is calling for the party to move away from slates and gatekeeping by private individuals. Guest: Sandile Zungu joins us now.

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9:08

Government officials in the Eastern Cape said that...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/19

Government officials in the Eastern Cape said that they have detected methanol in the bodies of 21 teenagers who were found dead at the Enyobeni Tavern in East London late last month. Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide and alternative fuel source. It’s not meant for drinking. How does a toxic substance make it to alcohol being sold to people? Guest: Lucky Ntimane, Convenor Of the National Liquor Traders Council.

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7:59

In the past month, Iran and Argentina have applied to...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/19

In the past month, Iran and Argentina have applied to join the BRICS group. These applications have received formal support from China. There are countries that have expressed interest in joining the multilateral group are Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. To unpack this shift, we are joined by Political Economist, Mandla Isaacs.

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9:23

Six lions have been put killed near Hluhluwe Imfolozi...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/18

Six lions have been put killed near Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. The pride had been terrorising residents living close to the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Park. Residents had been living in fear since the lions escaped from the park a week ago. The lions had killed six cows in the area. Why were these animals killed? Is it impossible to rehabilitate wild animals? Guest: Ntsiki Dlulane – Ezemvelo wildlife CEO

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