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7:33

What is the main message of World Refugee Day?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

On World Refugee Day which took place last week Friday, the UN refugee agency (UNHRC) launched a new report highlighting how countries across Southern Africa are reshaping the way displacement is addressed. It also shows how national governments, communities and partners across the region are responding in new ways. For more on the significance of World Refugee Day, we are joined by…… GUEST: Jan De Bisschop, Spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency - South Africa Multi-Country

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34:35

Fireside Chat With Collen Malatji

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

As we commemorate Youth Month. Today we are joined by the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji who will among other things discuss leadership, youth activism related issues and help us understand several challenges that are facing our youth in this country and of course he will also share his thoughts on possible solutions as well. This as we know that young people in this country face a multitude of interconnected challenges, including high unemployment, poverty and unequal access to

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6:55

30 year anniversary celebrations of the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court. It is the Apex court for all constitutional matters in the country and it has the final say on interpreting, protecting, and enforcing the constitution. Over the years the court has handed down some judgments that some may have deemed important, progressive and controversial. Joining us to discuss its significant role and what it means for our constitutional democracy is…….. GUEST: Professor George Devenish, Emeritus

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9:06

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised the U.S against direct involvement in the conflict, warning that such a move will be extremely dangerous with truly unpredictable negative consequences. The statement from Kremlin comes amid rapidly escalating tensions and ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Manelisi Dubase, retired Journalist & former SABC’s Bureau Chief and Correspondent in

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10:03

92% of Joburg Residents Are Worried About Air Pollution

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

According to the latest data that was recently published by Breathe Cities, over 91% of Joburg residents are worried about air pollution, while the other 78% believe it negatively impacts their health. To increase levels of awareness around air quality solutions, the City of Johannesburg in collaboration with Breathe Cities has just launched ‘Pause and Breathe’ initiative that will educate residents about air quality/pollution. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by

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6:15

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who had a mental disability for an insurance payout has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Three years ago Nomdundu Mafani from KwaNokuthula was shot 15 times in a house in Cuba Street and it is widely reported that she was asleep when she was attacked. The court found that the first accused and his wife had adopted Mafani when she was 11 years old. They had then taken out funeral policies for her and later planned to kill her. To react to this is

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13:48

Floyd Shivambu looks to form new party

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, held a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel, in Midrand, to give an update on his political future. We played clips from the presser and spoke to Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State about it. We’ll get a second view on Floyd Shivambu’s political future from… GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

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8:15

Eastern Cape provincial day of mourning for flood...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

The provincial day of mourning for the victims of the devastating storm that hit the Eastern Cape last week started at 11h00 this morning at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha. The latest death toll is 92. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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12:56

Simulcast - The G20 in Africa!

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

The African Development Bank says over 640 million in the continent have no access to energy, and that the electricity access rate for African countries is just over 40 per cent, the lowest in the world. Professor David Phaho

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7:59

Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu has announced that he intends to consult various groupings in South Africa over forming a new political party. During this afternoon’s press briefing, Shivambu also for the first time divulged some of the reasons that were used by the MK party to justify his removal as the secretary general of the party. Interestingly, Shivambu also stated that he won’t resign as a member of UMkhonto Wesizwe party even though he has decided to embark on a

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7:27

Proteas Historic Victory

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Cricket Commentator’s Perspective: Valuable lessons learned from the Proteas victory and what it means for the sport in the country moving forward. Some are saying that we should view this victory as a powerful reminder that perseverance does lead to glory. GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket Commentator

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9:08

GNU, One year later: Some of the positives

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Continuing from the GNU conversation we had yesterday, I thought we should use today as an opportunity to highlight some of the positives that came out of the GNU, a year later. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

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10:20

Celebrating Proteas: Lord’s Cricket Ground fan’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

We continue celebrating the Proteas, the newly crowned world test championship winners who got back home this morning. Some South African Cricket fans had the pleasure of watching that historic moment live at the Lord's Cricket Ground, a ground popularly known as the Home of Cricket. One of those fans is Khaya Sithole, whom I’ve spoken to a number of times on this show on different matters. Khaya joins me on the line to tell us all about his Lord’s experience… GUEST: Khaya

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9:37

Best performing countries in Africa: South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Jeune Afrique and the Africa Report recently released a new report, ranking the 20 best performing countries in Africa and guess what South Africa tops the ranking with a comfortable lead, driven by its industrial power, active diplomacy, high quality infrastructure, innovation capacity, and internationally recognised education system. GUEST: (Kenya): Kanika Saigal, Economics Editor for the Africa Report

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8:08

Celebrating the Proteas

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

After securing the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. The newly crowned world test championship winners are finally back home. The Proteas clinched the title with a commanding five-wicket win over Australia, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy - but how did they get it right this time around and what does it take to assemble a winning team? We find out from…… GUEST: Linda Zondi, former Cricket South Africa Convenor of Selectors

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8:32

Iran-Israel War Enters Sixth Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

As thousands of people are reportedly fleeing Tehran. The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender and he has also made it clear that any American intervention would be a recipe for an all out war in the region. So what needs to happen in order for peace to prevail in the Middle East? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute

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6:43

IEC to host the first symposium on political party...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Tomorrow, the Electoral Commission will host a symposium on political funding in South Africa. The objectives of the symposium are to foster informed dialogue on matters related to the use of money in our politics, looking at the required transparency and accountability models. To elaborate further on the importance of tomorrow’s symposium is…… GUEST: George Mahlangu, IEC Chief Executive for Party Funding

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10:57

I believe Floyd Shivambu is on his own and currently...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, has taken a firm stance against undisciplined members, emphasising no one is above the party. Addressing members at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday, Zuma stressed those who deviate from the party's principles will face consequences. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

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5:38

Eastern Cape Floods

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is in the Eastern Cape today to assess flood displacement in the Mthatha area. Nearly 3,000 households were affected, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. SABC News reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to share updates on the Minister’s visit… GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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10:24

Operation Dudula is questioning why illegal foreign...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Yesterday, I spoke to Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission regarding the commission’s concerns on Operation Dudula’s activities in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, yesterday. Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President, joins me on the line to share more about what happened in Rosettenville as well as what that Facebook post stated… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

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