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5:27

The inaugural launch of the Aware.org Underage...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/29

We learn more about the inaugural launch of the Aware.org Underage Drinking Campaign which is the first multi-platform harm reduction education and awareness campaign of its scale that aims to drive behavioural change with regards to rising wave of children consuming alcohol across South Africa. Statistics tell us that people who begin drinking before the age of 18 are four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who have their first drink at age 20 or older.Guest: Ingrid Louw,

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5:06

Dr Nontobeko Mncwangi research on the development of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/29

Dr Nontobeko Mncwangi, researcher at the South African Medical Research Council’s Herbal Drugs Research Unit helps us to dispel the myths surrounding herbal/traditional medicine. Her Unit’s research provides the knowledge needed to increase the development of herbal-based traditional medicine.Guest: Dr Nontobeko Mncwangi, Researcher at the South African Medical Research Council’s Herbal Drugs Research Unit

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14:21

Celebrating Excellence Feature: Today we celebrate...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

Today we celebrate Mary Twala who is recognised as one of the finest actresses this country has ever produced. Twala’s impressive arts journey includes theatre, film and television over decades. In April this year, she received the Order of Ikhamanga for her excellent contribution to the performing arts and raising awareness on women’s health issues through storytelling. Guest: Mary Twala, South African actress

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19:31

Both Sides of the Story: Reaction to the latest...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

In our Both Sides of the story feature, today we will get a reaction to the latest report by Corruption watch with a particular focus on the policing aspect of the report. In the report Corruption Watch spotlights the 1 591 brave whistle-blowers who have exposed corruption in different sectors across the country, suggesting a determination to continue to act in the face of widespread corruption in South Africa. According to the report, in the South African Police Service (SAPS), the leading forms of

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6:58

A reaction to the SABC’s dire financial situation as...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

Today, SABC management appeared before Parliament to brief the public enterprises and communication committee on its financial sustainability. SABC's Chief Financial Officer Yolande van Biljon said that the company's dire financial position has made it difficult to produce content that people want. She further said that the organisation is technically insolvent and that that several of the SABC’s content suppliers have ceased production because they have not been paid Guest: Hannes du Buisson -

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4:02

Several foreign owned shops have been looted in the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

Several foreign owned shops have been looted in the Tshwane city centre on today. It is believed the violence erupted after Tuesday’s incident when a taxi driver was shot dead by a suspected drug peddler. Guest: Clement Mahlangu - SABC Reporter in Tshwane

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4:25

Parliament to host the first Women's Parliament of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

Tomorrow, Parliament will host the first Women's Parliament of the sixth democratic Parliament under the theme, "Gender and institutionalism: Towards strengthening the National Gender Machinery as a response to addressing Gender-Based Violence in South Africa”. Guest: Sylvia Lucas, Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces

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6:41

Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, says...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, says that tourism can be the catalyst for rapid job creation in South Africa. Last week Friday, the minister delivered a speech at the official launch for Tourism Month where she stated that tourism has the potential to boost the country’s economic growth. She joins us now to elaborate further. Guest: Fish Mahlalela

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6:34

World News Today: How should we tackle the issue of...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

According to Professor Philip Frankel, the incidence of human trafficking is on the rise in South and southern Africa. So much so, that the sub-continent is now ranked in some studies among the top 10 trafficking destinations in the world.Guest: Professor Philip Frankel is in the Department of Social Science, St Augustine College of South Africa. He is also the author of the one and only book on human trafficking in South Africa titled Long Walk to Nowhere: Human Trafficking in Post-Mandela South

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6:48

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has unveiled a...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/28

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has unveiled a blueprint to reignite growth in the economy. In the paper, the National Treasury said the reforms in the economy would result in the economy growing at between 2% and 3%. The South African economy has been sluggish over the last 10 years. It has been growing at less than 2% in the past decade and in the last five years growth has remained below 1%. The last time the economy grew at about 5% was in 2008.Guest: Xhanti Payi - Economist at Nascence

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7:38

The Nelson Mandela University has said that it is...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/26

The Nelson Mandela University has said that it is working with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of the university community. To speak to us more about the plans that the University has put in place to ensure safety of students. Guest: Zandile Mbabela- University of Nelson Mandela spokesperson

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6:51

EFF students at NMU embark on mass shut down

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/26

Disgruntled students of the EFF Student Command at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth have embarked on a mass shut down resulting in the university suspending lectures for the day. Earlier on students have barricaded the North and South campus entrances with branches and debris. Guest: Siphosethu Loli - Secretary of the EFF Students Command at the Nelson Mandela University 2nd Ave, Port Elizabeth

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7:05

Former IEC commissioner Terry Tselane launched the...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/26

Former IEC commissioner Terry Tselane outlines the objectives of his newly established elections management company called the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA). His institute focuses on election management services and providing capacity to individuals and institutions that are in the election space. Guest: Terry Tselane, former Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission

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6:47

President Cyril Ramaphosa In France For The G7 Summit

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/26

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently attending the G7 Meeting in France. The G7 is a forum of the seven countries with the world’s most industrialised and developed economies – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada – whose government leaders meet annually to discuss important global economic, political, social and security issues. Other African nations invited include Egypt, Rwanda, Burkina Faso and Senegal. South Africa will utilise the Summit to promote

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6:06

Law enforcement officials have confiscated a large...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/23

Law enforcement officials have confiscated a large number of counterfeit goods at the China Mall, in Boksburg, on Gauteng’s East Rand. The multi-disciplinary operation was led by a tip-off that the mall is selling counterfeit goods. Guest: Brigadier Mathapelo Peters- Gauteng police spokesperson

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5:22

Nelson Mandela Foundation to take Ernst Roets to...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/23

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has filed an urgent high court application to declare Afriforum Deputy CEO Ernst Roets in contempt of court for his old SA flag tweet. Yesterday Roets tweeted an image of the old flag hours after the Equality Court declared the gratuitous display of the flag as constituting hate speech.Guest: Luzuko Koti – Director of Communications and Outreach at the Nelson Mandela Foundation

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8:20

IFP’s Elective Conference

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/23

The IFP will elect its new leader this coming weekend at a conference in Ulundi in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The conference will be a historic one as it will elect a new leader to take over from Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi who founded the party and has led it for the past 4 decades. Over the years Buthelezi indicated his intentions to leave the presidency and nominated KwaHlabisa Municipality Mayor Velenkosini Hlabisa as his successor Guest: Benedict Xolani Dube, Researcher and political analyst from

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6:56

“Political analysis on political party funding and...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/23

Guest: Professor Lesiba Teffo- Political Analyst

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7:27

World News today: Dr Emmanuel Matambo on why he...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/22

we hear from Dr Emmanuel Matambo on why he thinks it is important for Africans to learn Mandarin. Matambo is of the view that the future will be technologically driven and naturally, China will be a font of insight in this particular area and therefore Africans have to access Chinese institutions that are leaders in technology and not only those that teach in English but Mandarin as well.Guest on the line (US): Dr Emmanuel Matambo is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) at

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6:06

The ANC has withdrawn its motion of no confidence...

The National Pulse ·

2019/08/22

ANC has withdrawn its motion of no confidence against Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba. Mashaba was facing his third vote of no confidence in the city council – and let us not forget that he also survived the ANC’s second attempt to unseat him in 2017. Guest: Prof Dirk Kotze - Professor in Political Studies at UNISA

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