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Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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6:52

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni confirms R59bn Eskom...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/23

Earlier on today, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni introduced the Special Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly which will offer Eskom a lifeline in the current and next financial year. Mboweni noted that Eskom faces serious financial and operational challenges, which to a large extent were caused by the governance challenges that the entity previously experienced which resulted in a decline in investor confidence.Guest: Ted Blom – Energy Expert

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7:10

Former KZN Hawks boss to sue State for wrongful arrest

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/23

Former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head, General Major Johan Booysen says he’s preparing to sue the state for wrongful arrest. He says he will soon meet with his legal team after the state’s withdrawal of charges against him and 26 detectives. Guest: Major General Johan Booysen, former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head

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6:42

Today, is the last day for parents to apply for Grade...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

Today, is the last day for parents to apply for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions at Gauteng schools. The department opened admissions on the 20th of May and will officially close at midnight. Guest: Panyaza Lesufi- MEC for Education in Gauteng

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9:44

Activists, NGOs, Communist Party unite to 'defend...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

Yesterday, the South African Communist Party (SACP) together with the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation launched 2 campaigns, “#HandsOffOurDemocracy” campaign and “Defend our democracy, confront the state capture fight back.” The campaigns were launched at a rally at the Johannesburg Town Hall…Guest: Alex Mashilo- SACP Spokesperson

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4:05

Rastafari United Front issued a scathing statement...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

The Rastafari United Front has issued a scathing statement, rejecting with contempt “the characterisation and character assassination of Ras Keletso Bizoski JahRa Manyike” and they say they will report the matter to the CRL Rights Commission.Guest: Ras Thau Thau Haramanuba, President of the Rastafari United Front

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7:34

Maimane wants assurance Ramaphosa won’t use public...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

Maimane’s reaction to the president’s announcement that he will seek an urgent judicial review of the Public Protector’s Report: We hear from the DA’s leader Mmusi Maimane on why he thinks President Cyril Ramaphosa should not use public funds for his legal challenge to the Public Protector’s report. Guest: Mmusi Maimane, DA leader

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8:32

World News Today: Democratic Republic of the Congo...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) authorities have banned political rallies this week in the capital Kinshasa because of tensions between supporters of President Felix Tshisekedi and those of former leader Joseph Kabila. It is reported that tensions rose in the capital after the youth wing of Tshisekedi’s Democracy and Social Progress party (UDPS) announced it would hold a protest against the candidacy of a former justice minister for the senate presidency.Guest: Claude Kabemba, Political

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8:01

ConCourt upholds cost order against Mkhwebane, rules...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/22

Today, the Constitutional Court upheld the personal costs order against Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, saying she had put forward a "number of falsehoods". The court agreed with the North Gauteng High Court that her entire Absa/Bankorp investigation was flawed, and that Mkhwebane was not honest during her investigation. In the minority judgment, two of the court's justices argued that the High Court judgment should be set aside, as the requirements of gross negligence or bad faith had not been

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6:26

A great deal of focus this year on the difficulties...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

While there has been a great deal of focus this year on the difficulties faced by local businesses, given the current tough economic conditions, the Reserve Bank’s announcement of an interest rate cut of 25 basis points to 6.5%, the first easing since March 2018, comes as a welcome relief. Joining us to discuss the impact of this is…Guest: Xhanti Payi - Economist at Nascence Advisory

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6:41

One of the things that Former President Nelson...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

On the 23rd of May 1990 Madiba addressed a conference convened by the Consultative Business Movement on the theme: "Options for Building an Economic Future.” As we continue to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day, we look at some of the ethos and principles that Mandela lived by which business in South Africa can adopt. Guest: Cas Coovadia- Business Unity South Africa Board Member

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5:11

What’s behind the success of Gauteng’s Operation Okae...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

Gauteng premier David Makhura has commended law-enforcement agencies in the province for the “swift” arrests of 460 suspects. Operation Okae Molao forms part of a commitment made by Makhura during his state of the province address to strengthen specialised units for priority crimes such as gender-based violence, hijackings, house and business robberies, drug offences, and murder.Guest: Captain Kay Makhubela, SAPS spokesperson in Gauteng

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4:16

SAfm Honors the elderly on Mandela Day

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

In the spirit of Mandela Day – today the entire nation will be involved in activities that will touch the lives of millions of South Africans which in itself is a great blessing given the economic challenges we as a nation face currently. Gift of the Givers is one of the organisations that went out in the name of good todayGuest: Emily Thomas, Community Liason Officer, Gift of the Givers

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6:56

Political analysis on Mogoeng’s comment”

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

Are judges politically neutral? In the US, the legal system used to say, judges have to give up a few things in exchange for their robes. Today we ask, is it okay for judges to speak out on issues that might come before them – does this not compromise them? Yesterday Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng made a comment about the Sunday Times report that covered the so-called SARS "rogue unit"Guest: Professor Andre Duvenage- Political Analyst from the North West University

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3:36

Watershed moment as Chinese university offers Zulu as...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

The Beijing Foreign Studies University has set up a Zulu department and is officially promoting the language as a programme offered at undergraduate level. The move has been hailed by some academics who say this will contribute to the development of the language and strengthen ties between South Africa and China.Guest: Professor Sihawu Ngubane, Head of African Languages and linguistics at UKZN and former Chairperson of PanSALB (Pan South African Language Board)

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7:51

Moral Regeneration Movement to hosts Ethical...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

Tomorrow, the Public Service Commission in partnership with the United Nations in South Africa, the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and the Moral Regeneration Movement will commemorate the Nelson Mandela International Day by hosting the Ethical Leadership Seminar under the theme “Leading like Mandela – Dawn of the New Era of an Ethical Values-Based and Conscious Leader”. Guest: Michael Seloane, Commissioner at the Public Service Commission

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7:01

Ramaphosa files affidavit supporting Gordhan’s...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/18

What should we make of the position that the President has taken in this matter? What are the chances of the court ruling in his favour? Guest: Professor Shadrack Gutto - Constitutional expert

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6:21

Charges against Booysen and Cato Manor unit dropped

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/17

The charges against former KwaZulu-Natal Hawks’ boss Johan Booysen and members of the Cato Manor special investigating unit have all been withdrawn. The group was collectively facing 116 charges and was accused of the extrajudicial killings of 45 people. The NPA legal panel found the decisions taken by Jiba and Abrahams to be invalid and that a proper case was not made out.Guest: Johan Booysen, former head of KwaZulu-Natal Hawks

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7:14

World News today

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/12

Yesterday, police in New York had to break up fights between supporters and opponents of Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen during a visit to the United States which will likely infuriate Beijing. Taiwan has ruled itself for seven decades but most countries do not recognise it – including the United States, which switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing in 1979. Many of the opponents at the protests were waving Chinese flags. China sees Taiwan as part of its own territory and has vowed to

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7:50

Court acquitted Duduzane Zuma of culpable homicide...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/12

Today the Randburg Magistrate court acquitted Duduzane Zuma of culpable homicide and reckless driving charges. In 2014 Zuma lost control of his luxury vehicle and crashed into a minibus taxi on the M1 highway in Johannesburg. This resulted in the death of of Phumzile Dube, one of the passengers in the taxi. Guest: Sashin Naidoo - SABC Reporter

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4:34

South African Human Rights Commission has been...

The National Pulse ·

2019/07/10

The South African Human Rights Commission has been conducting oversight visits to various health care facilities in Gauteng to check up on the state of service delivery and Tuesday night it was the turn of Bheki Mlangeni district hospital in SowetoGuest: Buang Jones, Gauteng Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission

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