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2:20

Gift of the Givers opened its 13th drilled borehole...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/18

Gift of the Givers opened its 13th drilled borehole at Walmer High School earlier today. The organization has been working hand-in-hand with the municipalities and corporations to address the water crisis in Nelson Mandela Bay. Since its arrival to the city, the public-private initiative has expanded three drilled previously, resuscitated one at the K9 Unit and three owned by the municipality. This has added up to 4 million litres a day to the grid. Guest: SABC News Reporter, Anda Nqonji

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6:46

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is responsible for...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/18

We’re still focusing on Nelson Mandela International Day. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is responsible for keeping Mandela’s legacy alive and championing the values he stood for. Their theme for this year is “Do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are”. What is the foundation doing today and for the rest of the month? We are now joined by Gushwell Brooks, Head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

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5:49

News24 has launched a crime initiative, CrimeCheck,...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/18

News24 has launched a crime initiative, CrimeCheck, which has named the Mpisi police precinct in the Eastern Cape as the safest place in the country. CrimeCheck provides a gauge of risk on a series of crime indices as well as on several individual crimes like murder and burglary. Cape Town Central had the highest rate of crime out of more than 900 precincts. Crime Check has used official crime statistic records from 1 158 policing precincts, between 2017 to 2022. The rate of crime is calculated per

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5:28

According to the president, the proposal was tabled...

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2022/07/15

Also speaking during the SACP’s 15th Conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the ruling party is considering the establishment of a second state-owned power utility to reduce the risk posed by Eskom's failings. According to the president, the proposal was tabled by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. Is this a brilliant move? We find out from….. Guest: Lungile Mashele

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5:18

Gender Equality has released a report on police...

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2022/07/15

The Commission for Gender Equality has released a report on police stations’ readiness to deal with gender-based violence (GBV) which reveals an alarming rate of GBVF case withdrawals by victims, especially women, across the country. Guest; Javu Baloyi – Commission for Gender Equality Spokesperson

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4:06

Five people shot and killed, seven others wounded in...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/15

Five people shot and killed, seven others wounded in Alexandra Township in the past two days. An Alex FM music compiler and presenter is among five people who were shot and killed in Alexandra last night. The gang apparently moved from street to street and opened fire. To tell us more, I am joined by… Guest: Takalani Nemangowe - Alex FM station manager

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14:58

Minister Nathi Mthethwa has once again urged all...

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2022/07/15

Minister Nathi Mthethwa has once again urged all South African citizens to continue sending their good wishes to the Banyana Banyana team that is currently participating in the 2022 WAFCON tournament in Morocco. Guest: Nathi Mthethwa – Minister for the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

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9:17

Carl Niehaus calling for his suspension pending the...

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2022/07/15

Following today’s march that was led by some ANC members, including Carl Niehaus calling for his suspension pending the finalisation of the Phala Phala farm matter. President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will not be intimidated or discouraged from doing his work, he also argued that he has pledged his full cooperation to the investigation process underway. But is he doing enough to clear his name? Or is this statement that he has been rehashing over and over make matters worse for him? Guest:

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4:20

How significant is Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East?

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/15

How significant is Joe Biden’s visit to the Middle East? Biden has used this trip to reaffirm his country’s support for a two-state solution to the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But some analysts are asking - why is he silent on Israeli settlements? So post his visit are we likely to see any positive developments in relation to Israeli-Palestine conflict? We find out from…… Guest: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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26:26

THE INNERVIEW: Can the ANC Women’s League restore its...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/14

There is a popular South African adage/battle cry for South African women that says “You strike a woman, you strike a rock”. For many women, this battle cry keeps reminding them that it is not yet uhuru and that they are continuously faced with challenging situations that require courage and strength. For so many years in this country, the ANC Women’s League played a distinctive role in the furthering of equality, also in ensuring that women’s rights are not being trampled upon nor are they being

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6:23

Steve Biko Hospital for becoming the first hospital...

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2022/07/14

When good performance comes with well-deserved praise: We celebrate one of South Africa’s top performing academic hospitals, Steve Biko Hospital for becoming the first hospital in the country to be recognised with an international award for their excellent work in providing patients with the best acute stroke care. Guest: Dr Mathabo Mathebula, CEO @ Steve Biko hospital

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10:24

Western Cape Government wants to take off the running...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/14

The Western Cape Government wants to take off the running of police in the province. The department of community safety and police oversight says it has lost its confidence in national government’s ability to deal with crime, especially after recent attacks in taverns in Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal. It says it has mechanisms to make the South African Police Service efficient and reduce deadly attacks. For more on that we are now joined by Western Cape’s MEC for Community Safety and Police Oversight,

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4:36

What is going on with Twitter today?

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2022/07/14

What is going on with Twitter today? Apart from the tech company’s leadership drama, their app was also down. Users across the world struggled to log into the app. Many received a ‘503 service unavailable’ alert whenever they tried to log in. The app was down both on mobile apps and the actual website. But it is back up now, but some people are still reporting difficulties loading and sending tweets. So what exactly is happening? We are now joined by Jan Vermeulen, Editor at Mybroadband.

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11:07

the Department of Basic Education refutes that the...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/14

On Tuesday this week, we spoke to Philasande Mkhuzo, a junior attorney at Equal Education Law Center about the findings of their report into underperforming schools in South Africa. In summary, the report suggests that at least 80% of schools are dysfunctional, and most of these schools serve black and coloured communities. However, the Department of Basic Education refutes this, arguing that the repeated message that 80% of schools are dysfunctional is not a statistical finding of the Equal

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5:19

a new civil action has been brought against Uber by...

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2022/07/14

Let’s move to the US now where a new civil action has been brought against Uber by over 500 women who say they were assaulted, kidnapped, falsely imprisoned and stalked by their drivers. The lawsuit has been filed two weeks after Uber published its second-ever US Safety Report, which clearly shows that Uber has not taken adequate steps to protect riders from sexual assault. Joining us for this conversation is…. Guest: Lisa Vetten, Project Consultant with University of Johannesburg on gender

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8:27

The South African Reserve Bank is planning to declare...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/13

The South African Reserve Bank is planning to declare cryptocurrency as a financial product. This means South African the buying and selling of listed cryptocurrencies will be regulated by the government. A regulatory framework will be created. This is a great move when it comes to protecting the interests of all stakeholders. Currently, there is no set legal framework regulating transactions and many people lost money through scams. But, what does this really mean for the cryptocurrency industry

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8:55

A boxing championship belt that was gifted to former...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/13

A boxing championship belt that was gifted to former President Nelson Mandela by former boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard has been stolen. The theft is thought to have occurred on the night of July 1, and was reported to police on July 2. To discuss what this means for boxing history and legacy related issues is…. Guest: Rodney Berman

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8:36

Does South Africa have a gun control issue and how...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/13

Does South Africa have a gun control issue and how bad is it? 22 people were killed in different shootings in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal taverns this past weekend. Some of the weapons used in the shootings aren’t given to people for private use. Should we tighten our gun laws to avoid more shootings in the country? We are now joined by violent crime specialist and investigator, Mike Bolhuis.

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12:16

What’s government’s plan with this school going forward?

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/13

We continue our conversation on the state of schools in South Africa. A report by Equal Education shows 80% of South African public schools are dysfunctional. A listener sent us photographs of the Ratjeke Primary school in Limpopo, with dilapidated infrastructure. Children were learning next to walls with no roof. A DA councilor Aldrin spoke to said two mobile classes were delivered to the school in June. He also said the school still has pit toilets. Children will be going back to school on the

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6:42

French health authorities announced that they intend...

The National Pulse ·

2022/07/13

Yesterday, French health authorities announced that they intend to cut the use of nitrites in food after the national health agency confirmed they raise the risk of colon cancer. To react to this and also to talk more about how processed food affects our health is…. Guest: Professor Michael Herbst, Health Specialist at Cancer Association of South Africa

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