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9:44

Ramaphosa calls for the lifting of sanctions against...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address to the UN General Assembly yesterday to call for the lifting of sanctions against Cuba. He also called for the removal of Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. Take a listen to what he had to say……. GUEST: Clever Banganayi, Deputy General Secretary of Friends of Cuba Society

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9:01

Understanding the link between languages and heritage

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

In conversation with Dr Tessa Dowling who is currently busy writing a book that will demonstrate how all our indigenous languages are evolving and merging with each other to make a truly vibrant new language. GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town

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10:42

50% of SA’s parolees reoffend after their release

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

We look at some of the issues that are being discussed at the National Parole Review Summit that is currently underway in Pretoria. The summit seeks to conduct a thorough examination of South Africa’s parole system. Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed that over 50% of the country’s 55 000 parolees reoffend after their release and only 10% get rearrested after committing more crimes. GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of

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7:57

Three military led West African countries quit ICC

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, arguing that the court has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting proven war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, and crimes of aggression. Politically speaking, what does it all mean? For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

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7:35

Mpumalanga court hears Mabuza’s daughter’s claim for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

The Mpumalanga High Court is today hearing the late former deputy president, David Mabuza’s daughter’s urgent application to block the release of his pension to Mabuza’s widow, who is her stepmother. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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11:15

80th Session of the U.N. General Assembly

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

As the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly begins tomorrow. We look at various issues of international interest and assess South Africa’s role in influencing and shaping the global agenda. This as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to take part in a Two-State Solution High-Level Meeting, convened and co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Al Saud. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC News

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6:36

Day 4 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

Day 4 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wrapped up a few minutes ago in Pretoria with National Police Commissioner, Lt. General Fannie Masemola on the stand. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha followed today’s proceedings and now joins me on the line… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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7:56

SAMWU threaten that there will be no G20 in Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) is threatening a major labour strike if its demands are not met. The union says, there will be no G20 in Gauteng should their demands be ignored. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lehlogonolo Maphatsoe, SAMWU Tshwane Region: Chairperson

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39:29

Friday Fireside Chat with Professor John Makhene

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

In conversation with Professor John Makhene, a renowned scholar, educator, leader and mentor to many. He was the founding Vice Chancellor of the former University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), now known as the North West University, something that demonstrates academic depth and a wealth of history. Today we are pleased to acknowledge Prof Makhene’s foundational leadership role and his profound influence in the academic space. GUEST: Professor John Makhene, the founding Vice-Chancellor of the

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6:17

Magudumana’s bid for freedom in ConCourt stalls main...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bid for freedom in the Constitutional Court has caused the main trial involving prison escapee Thabo Bester to stall in the High Court. Let’s hear more about what happened in court today with… GUEST: Makgala Masiteng, SABC News Reporter in Free State

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10:17

Day 3 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

Day 3 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry just wrapped up in Pretoria with KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on the stand. Let’s get a roundup of today’s proceedings with SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha who joins me on the line now… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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8:48

Nedbank IMC

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/18

Mbali is an award - winning South African Entrepreneur with a keen interest and expertise in brand building, experiential events and brand campaign development. With 15 year’s worth of industry experience in retail banking, healthcare and marketing - she has served in many roles in corporate with a key milestone being the Head of Marketing for Akacia Medical. She has since maintained her thought leadership perspective by lecturing in some of the prominent universities in Africa. In

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10:49

Nedbank IMC: Halo Advertising

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/18

We continue our broadcast from Africa’s biggest marketing conference where over 2000 communicators gather each year to be motivated and inspired. One day. One hard-hitting agenda. 20+ local and international innovators sharing how marketing drives business growth. For more on this, I am joined by… GUEST: Dean Oelschig, Managing Partner and Founder of Halo Advertising

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14:31

Nedbank IMC: SABC Group CEO

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/18

We are broadcasting LIVE from the Nedbank IMC conference because the SABC is a proud partner of Africa’s biggest marketing conference. One day, 25 top speakers including six global keynotes. Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group CEO, joins me now to talk to us about the partnership… GUEST: Nomsa Chabeli, SABC Group CEO

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11:02

G20: IEJ FOOD SECURITY

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/18

Refiloe Joala, food sovereignty program manager at Rosa LuxemburgStiftung...

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6:42

Vote counting is underway in Malawi after yesterday’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/17

Vote counting is underway in Malawi after yesterday’s presidential election that’s expected to be a tight race between President Lazarus Chakwera and former President Peter Mutharika. The two rivals faced off in 2019, when Mutharika’s victory as the incumbent over challenger Chakwera was nullified by a court because of widespread irregularities. In 2020, the result of the re-run elections was a victory for Lazarus Chakwera. But what can we expect this time around and how much has

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11:08

Madlanga Commission first witness: KZN police...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/17

KZN police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, is the first witness to appear before the judicial commission of inquiry probing his claims of interference within the criminal justice system. Let’s get an analysis of day one of the commission from… GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

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6:19

Unpacking the outcomes of the Public-Private Law...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/16

Post the Public-Private Law Enforcement Summit that took place this past weekend. We are joined by Advocate Govindsamy Mariemuthoo to talk about the importance of collaborative crime fighting strategies and how they can be applied to improve policing in the country. GUEST: Adv and Retired Brigadier Govindsamy Mariemuthoo, Head of Communications for the Civilian Crime Intelligence Network (CCIN) and Special Advisor to Justice, Administration and Law Enforcement Impact (JALE)

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11:49

Ramaphosa urges ANC councillors to match DA: What...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/16

In a statement that caught a lot of ANC councillors off-guard yesterday, ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, admitted that the best-run municipalities and towns in the country are where the DA governs and he urged his party’s councillors to follow the DA example. What does this mean for the party’s reputation? For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Reputation 1st MD

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5:42

Phala Phala Farm Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/16

Activists and Citizens Forum believes that the top secret classification of the report on Phala Phala theft on President Cyril Ramaphosa's farm must be part of the Madlanga Commission and the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc committee investigation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dennis Bloem, Spokesperson for the Activists and Citizens Forum

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