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The National Pulse
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Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport
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‘BIG ISSUE’
6d ago00:07:55Tap to summarizeWe wrap up this week’s Big Issue on employer compliance and labour law enforcement, we hear from those most directly affected by failures in the system. Migrant workers often find themselves at the centre of labour disputes, exploitation and workplace rights violations. We speak to… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda - Chairperson at African Diaspora Global Network
Transcribe →GLOBAL WATCH’ World Day Against Child Labour
6d ago00:10:35Tap to summarizeToday the world observes World Day Against Child Labour, a day dedicated to bringing awareness to the urgent need to eradicate child labour. Our guest has been long advocating for children’s rights and he has penned an open letter to G7 leaders,he joins us from France where he will be attending the G7 Summit… GUEST: Fernando Morales-de la Cruz is a Journalist and Human Rights Activist.
Transcribe →Home Affairs repatriates 586 Nigerian nationals
6d ago00:10:05Tap to summarizeThe Department of Home Affairs confirms that it has processed 586 Nigerian nationals for repatriation after they were found to be residing in the Republic of South Africa illegally. The first repatriation flight departed yesterday, carrying 268 passengers. A second flight, which will transport the remaining individuals from the group of 586 processed for repatriation, is scheduled to depart on Monday, 15 June 2026. GUEST: Dr. ABC Okokoh, Nigerian and President of the Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo South Africa
Transcribe →Reporter Crossing: Tiffany Meek blames scholar driver for son’s disappearance
6d ago00:07:22Tap to summarizeThe Johannesburg High Court sitting in Palm Ridge has heard how murder accused Tiffany Meek alleged that the scholar transport driver was responsible for her son’s disappearance. Meek is on trial for the murder of her 11-year-old son, Jayden-Lee Meek, in May last year. GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter
Transcribe →Forum for South Africa On SAPS Specialised Deployment After Cleveland Shooting
6d ago00:08:10Tap to summarizeThe Forum for South Africa released a statement today after the latest update from the South African Police Service regarding the deployment of additional specialised resources to investigate the Cleveland mass shooting that left 12 people dead. GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, National Leader of Forum for South Africa
Transcribe →The global positioning of Brand SA
6d ago00:07:43Tap to summarizeAs African support appears divided at the World Cup, we speak to a brand strategist about what it means for South Africa’s image and influence on the global stage. GUEST: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng - Founder and Chairman
Transcribe →Only 20 initiation schools approved in Vhembe
6d ago00:06:11Tap to summarizeOnly 20 initiation schools in Vhembe District have been approved for Limpopo's winter initiation season, running from 19 June to 19 July. We speak more on this with… GUEST: Basikopo Makamu – Limpopo COGTA MEC
Transcribe →Brown Mogotsi to launch new bail application
6d ago00:04:19Tap to summarizeBrown Mogotsi will remain in custody until June 22 after his case was postponed to allow his legal team to present new facts in support of a fresh bail application. Mogotsi made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court today. GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Attorney, Founder and Director of Dubazana Attorneys Incorporated
Transcribe →COGTA Budget Vote presentation
6d ago00:08:11Tap to summarizeThe Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has delivered the department’s budget Vote 3 to the National Council of Provinces. We are joined by the minister to speak more on it. Guest: Velenkosini Hlabisa - Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Transcribe →Eskom Forge Connect
1w ago00:09:48Tap to summarizeGuest: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst “We have the power the world is desperate for. Let’s not waste it arguing about the wires.” Those are the words of Energy Analyst, Tshepo Kgadima, describing where Eskom finds itself at the moment. Let’s find out more about this…
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