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7:19

SA secures World Bank loan to be used for energy reforms

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

The World Bank has approved a $1. 5 billion loan that will be used to revitalise South Africa’s ailing infrastructure. We understand that the bulk of the money will be used to aid Eskom’s grid to accommodate more renewable energy sources. But why now because currently our government’s ability to service its debt is a significant concern, with debt servicing costs reaching R389.6 billion in the current financial year. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Dawie

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10:09

U20 African mayors assembly and sherpa meeting

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

Guest: Eugene Modise - Deputy Executive Mayor and MMC for Finance

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8:34

City of Cape Town asks Constitutional Court to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

The City of Cape Town has approached the Constitutional Court to invalidate the Public Procurement Act. According to the City, the Bill will slow down local service delivery and undermine the constitutional autonomy of local government. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Cape Town Mayor

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9:50

Examining President Ramaphosa’s Announcement on the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed more than 30 individuals to serve as part of an Eminent Persons Group that will guide and champion the National Dialogue. According to Ramaphosa, the National Dialogue will help shape the next chapter of our democracy and it will also help us understand what it means to be a South African. To talk about the significance of this soon to be held dialogue is Ela Gandhi who will be part of this important upcoming national conversation……. GUEST: Ela

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8:11

Musk Apology and LA Protests

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

There is a lot happening in the United States of America at the moment. Elon Musk has used his X platform to express regret over his war of words with President Donald Trump, acknowledging that some of his posts about Trump went too far. Another ongoing issue is that of protests that have spread across the country after days of demonstrations in Los Angeles against immigration raids. To help us make sense of these ongoing events is….. GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of

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14:11

Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie, a businessman who profits...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/11

Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is calling on SA to rethink its unemployment metric, contending that when the vast informal sector is taken into account, the headline figure of 32.9% could be closer to 10%. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Pali Lehohla, Former Statistician-General of South Africa

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8:06

Unclaimed bodies retrieved from Stilfontein mine get...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

Thirty unclaimed bodies, which were retrieved from underground in Stilfontein, North West, last year, were buried earlier today in Klerksdorp. The North West Health Department has confirmed that these bodies were buried as paupers. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshegofatso Mothibedi, Spokesperson: Department of Health in North West

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7:56

KZN government urges motorists to exercise caution on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have urged residents to exercise extreme caution on the roads as severe weather continues to batter parts of the province. MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma has confirmed that the province has deployed more than 10 motor graders along key routes to prevent snow buildup. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson for the Department of Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal

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10:14

Xenophobia case against Operation Dudula

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

Operation Dudula was dragged to court this morning to answer for their alleged xenophobia against foreign nationals. Kopanang Africa Against Xenophobia, Abahlali Base Mjondolo Movement, inner city federation and SA informal traders forum filed the matter at the Johannesburg high court. I am joined on the line by Brian Phaaloh, from the South African Informal Traders Forum to get an update on what happened in court today… GUEST: Brian Phaaloh, General Secretary of the South African Informal

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10:39

SERI Demands Answers from the City of Joburg

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

The Socio Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has sent a letter of demand to the City of Johannesburg, expressing its concerns about the removal of informal traders at Kopanong Market in Ivory Park. The organisation is arguing that the removal of storage containers has made trading nearly impossible. For further elucidation on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Deborah Raduba, SERI’s Attorney

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10:15

Black Lawyers Association reacts to Judge...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

While the organisation has welcomed his apology. They have also made it clear that his behaviour was unacceptable, insisting that there must be a deeper conversation about what the judge has raised. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Takalani Mamathuntsha, Black Lawyers Association’s Secretary General

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6:37

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration and labour rights issues has failed to garner support because of low voter turnout. The referendum was championed by a major trade union, civil society groups and some center-left opposition parties, and it sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalised citizen from 10 years to five years. GUEST (Norway): Professor Vito Laterza, Political Analyst & Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development and Planning @the

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9:16

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng’s apology

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

Earlier on we played a clip of Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the judge in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, apologising for his remarks on Friday, castigating black lawyers. The judge said he wanted to unreservedly apologize to the nation, his colleagues and the accused for his conduct. Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO, joins me on the line to analyse the apology… GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO

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9:43

Can Helen Zille Fix Joburg?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

DA Chairperson of the Federal Council Helen Zille has confirmed that she is considering running for Johannesburg mayorship. In recent years the city of Johannesburg has been faced with numerous challenges, such as infrastructure collapse and a surge in crime. Earlier on today, Zille spoke to our colleague Jon Gericke and this is what she had to say……… GUEST: Professor Kagiso ‘TK’ Pooe, Professor of Political Science and Governance at the Wits School of Governance

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9:07

Action SA Submits Constitutional Amendments

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

Action SA has proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling what the party believes are key provisions that have been misused to fuel South Africa’s illegal immigration crisis, provisions that continue to enable the exploitation of South Africa’s hospitality and limited resources. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

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3:46

South African Weather Service issue two orange and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

The South African Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services’ Meteorologist

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8:31

How has the new Pope fared so far?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

It’s been a month since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo has made several pronouncements since his election and most recently, he has criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements and their exclusionary mindset. He has also appealed for peace in Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the liberation of hostages. But is he hitting the right notes so far? For more analysis on the new Pope’s performance, we are joined

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8:24

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

With more than four million people having fled Sudan since the start of its civil war in 2023. The country’s former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the international community to support a political solution that is aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. But why is the country being neglected and what kind of solutions are needed to end the war. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

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13:18

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s noble goals

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

In conversation with Gary Stannett about the notable work of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in empowering and bringing young people together from across borders, communities and cultures. The foundation is revered for providing opportunities and pathways through sports, media, arts, and education, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and preparing young people for future careers. In South Africa, they are doing amazing things in the Western Cape. Joining us to tell us more about the work of

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5:37

16-year-old girl charged with perjury after...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

A 16-year-old girl who reported that she was raped while hitchhiking earlier this week has now been charged with perjury, after investigations revealed that she fabricated the entire story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson

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