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5:35

The business community recently celebrated the launch...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/13

The business community recently celebrated the launch of the SA United Business Council, a non-profit and non-racial business and economic federation that represents cross-cutting business interests in South Africa. Guest: George Sebulela, President of SA United Business Council

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4:16

President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the annual...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/13

SONA Expectations: President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the annual State of the National Address later this evening. To discuss the president’s upcoming SONA we are joined by Andrew Duvenage who says the president can no longer postpone making tough choices. Government needs to stop talking and start doing. Guest: Andrew Duvenage, Managing Director – NFB

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4:16

Can Bernie Sanders win the Democrats Presidential Race?

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/13

We are told that as Bernie Sanders rises, some Democrats are jittery about possible consequences. Sanders’s victory in the New Hampshire primary and his strengths in the 2020 race are worrying moderates who fear he could cost Democrats the presidency and the House in the fall.Guest: Professor John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits

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6:34

Basic Education has urged public schools to stop...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/13

The Department of Basic Education has urged public schools to stop refusing entry to pupils who do not possess identity documents. This after the High Court in Grahamstown ruled in December last year that undocumented children cannot be denied access to public schools. For more on this, Guest: Elijah Mhlanga, National spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

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16:31

Cosatu’s proposal that the PIC must help lower Eskom...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

Cosatu’s proposal that the state-owned asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation and local development finance institutions help to lower Eskom debt by around R250bn has been met with mixed reactions. Trade union Solidarity has threatened legal action against a proposed plan to use the pensions of government employees to cut Eskom's R450bn debt burden, saying it would be in breach of the Public Investment Corporation's mandate and must be stopped. Guests: Connie Mulder, Head of Research

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6:28

The EFF in the Free State has threatened to intensify...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

The EFF in the Free State has threatened to intensify its land grab campaign in the province. The party says it has identified several tracts of land for residential purposes. The EFF is at loggerheads with the five-party coalition government in the embattled Metsimaholo Municipality, over its land policy. Meanwhile the party has also threatened to disrupt tomorrow's State of the Nation Address, SONA, if Pravin Gordhan is not fired as Public Enterprises Minister by then. Guest: Delisile Ngwenya, EFF

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8:35

Zuma’s attendance at Sona are FAKE

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

Umkhonto We Sizwe Military Veterans' Association spokesperson Carl Niehaus has described as "fake news" a statement posted on the official Parliamentary Twitter account today, saying former president Jacob Zuma will attend the State-of-the-Nation-Address tomorrow. He says as far as they know as the Zuma support group, the former president is overseas for medical attention. Niehaus says he's worried about Parliament's narrative which implies that there are doubts that Zuma is not well... Guest: Carl

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7:29

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF is aiming to secure 65...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu-PF which is aiming to secure 65 percent of the vote at the polls, has established a database of its members living outside Zimbabwe's borders to create a direct link between party headquarters and structures outside the country. The party has embarked on a mass mobilisation drive in South Africa as they target 5 million registered voters by the next national elections in 2023. Guest: Kennedy Mandaza, Zanu-PF spokesman in South Africa

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5:13

World News: Sudan agrees ex-president Omar al-Bashir...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

Reports coming from Sudan are suggesting that the country’s new joint military-civilian council appears to have agreed in principle to Omar al-Bashir facing charges before the International Criminal Court for his role in the genocide in the Darfur region that began in 2003. The announcement came during peace talks in Juba, South Sudan, between the council and rebel groups in Darfur. Guest: Ebrahim Deen, Researcher at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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11:36

DA leader John Steenhuisen's alternative State Of The...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/12

Earlier on today, DA’s interim leader leader, John Steenhuisen, delivered what he terms the ‘Alternative State of the Nation Address’ where he outlined possible solutions that are aimed at tackling challenges facing our country at the moment. Guest: John Steenhuisen, DA interim leader

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3:57

Today the Film and Publication board is celebrating...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/11

Today the Film and Publication board is celebrating Safer Internet Day, the internet has impacted our lives in countless positive ways; however, we must be vigilant to ensure it remains safe. Children were at the centre stage of the celebrations to ensure how learners can protect themselves from being exposed to inappropriate harmful content.Guest: Ms Abongile Mashele - Acting CEO of Film and Publication Board

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7:38

Universities South Africa (Usaf) Student leaders...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/11

Universities South Africa (Usaf) says student leaders have agreed to suspend protest action on most campuses around the country. Students have started gathering this morning at UKZN’s Howard College. Students say they plan to march to the Durban City Hall. They say they want all students to be cleared for registration, regardless of their historical debt.Guest: Professor Ahmed Bawa - Chief Executive Officer of Universities SA (USAf)

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7:07

SAA Cabin Crew head to court to stop job losses

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/11

The SA Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) and National Union of Metalworkers of SA have approached the labour court for an urgent application to stop business rescue practitioners from retrenching staff at SAA, until they have complied with the Labour Relations Act. Guest: Zazi Nsibanyoni Mugambi - President SA Cabin Crew Association Sacca

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10:36

Yesterday Mr Mokoena from North West province called...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/11

Yesterday Mr Mokoena from North West province called in complaining about inefficient ambulances in the province –saying that they were failing to respond timeously when called in to attend to emergency situations.Guest: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health Guest: Madoda Sambatha, MEC for Health in North West

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7:08

Paying Tribute To The Late Ladysmith Black Mambazo...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/11

We pay tribute to Joseph Shabalala who was the founder of the group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. To remember Joseph's incredible legacy – we now hear from PJ Powers, another South African music icon. Guest: PJ Powers - South African Musician

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13:57

Tomorrow The Country Will Celebrate The 30th...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/10

Guest: Ambassador Melanie Verwoerd - Political Analyst and former ANC MPGuest: Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana

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5:44

Chinese Shop Owners In Limpopo Musina Are Taking...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/10

Guest: Jabulani Baloyi - SABC Journalist In Limopo

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5:51

The Western Cape Province To Make The Safety Of Its...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/10

Guest: Alan Winde - Western Cape Premier

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10:02

Ga-Rankuwa protest called off after meeting with City...

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2020/02/10

Guest: Jabulani Rammushi - Local Ward Councilor

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10:06

EFF Leader Julius Malema has accused non-profit...

The National Pulse ·

2020/02/10

Guest: David Lewis - Executive Director @Corruption Watch

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