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11:06

Public Service Commission and King Misuzulu...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has just concluded its meeting with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the reigning King of the Zulu Nation and Monarch of KwaZulu-Natal. The meeting was aimed at finding lasting solutions on how the Kingship and the PSC can collaborate to address the needs of traditional communities and promote their well-being. Since early last year, the commission has been meeting with various Kingships across the country to deliberate on challenges faced by traditional

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10:14

SA Innovation Week (wrap)

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

We unpack the outcomes of SA Innovation Week. The event took place last week and it brought together government, industry, academia and communities to strengthen collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. GUEST: Loyiso Tyira, Board Chairperson @Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

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10:12

DRC warfare

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has condemned Kinshasa’s attacks in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. His remarks come amid escalating fighting in South and North Kivu, where government forces and their allies, including Burundian troops have broadened their aerial warfare against the AFC/M23 rebels. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator

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12:11

DA federal congress list

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

The DA has released a list of party members vying to the top leadership positions. Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis will go against Sibusiso Dyonase, a DA leader from Sedibeng in Gauteng for the party’s federal leader position. Let’s get a sense of what could possibly happen at the party’s federal congress next month with… GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University

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7:42

Cradock Four Inquest

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

Yesterday, Lukhanyo Calata, son of the late Fort Calata, was seen speaking to Eugene de Kock at Cradock Four Inquest in the Gqeberha High Court. SABC News Reporter, Ntombozuko Balintulo, was in court and captured that moment on camera. Let’s get a sense of what that conversation was about as well as what happened today in court… GUEST:Ntombozuko Balintulo,SABC News Reporter

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9:11

Youth Capital and Equal Education call for support...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/23

As we commemorate this year’s Human Rights Month under the theme “Making Human Dignity Real,” Youth Capital together with Equal Education are calling on policymakers to look into the systemic challenges undermining the human dignity and constitutional right to further education for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Around 60% of TVET students drop out in their first year, and 69% of NSFAS funded students didn’t meet academic

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10:00

Troubling state of the Vaal River

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/23

In conversation with Professor Wynand Malherbe who is studying the ecological health of the Vaal River. His research has found that the river is currently surviving but not thriving as it is highly impacted by pollution. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……. GUEST: Professor Wynand Malherbe, North-West University researcher

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39:20

Fireside Chat with Father Michael Lapsley

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/20

As we observe ‘Human Rights Month’. Today, we are joined by Father Michael Lapsley who played a vital role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and subsequent healing process. Lapsley is a recipient of numerous honours for his human rights work and continues to advocate for social justice.GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, global activist & founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories

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9:27

Madlanga Commission daily round up with SABC Reporter

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/20

Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, continued answering questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. Let’s get a sense of what he had to say today with… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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9:56

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/19

Guest: Ismail Abdoola - Acting CEO

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14:28

Post Office: Possible Liquidation

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/16

We hear from the Creative Workers Union on why they don’t want the SA Post Office to be liquidated. This after the Post Office’s business rescue practitioners communicated the plan in a letter to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, on Friday last week. GUEST: Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator for Creative Workers Union (CWU)

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4:56

Joburg’s air pollution

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/16

Some of you may have witnessed the smell of rotten eggs that engulfed large parts of Johannesburg recently. The city has since confirmed that the smell was caused by hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide in the air, and this placed a lot of people at higher risk of poor health outcomes and premature deaths. So how do we deal with this problem, moving forward? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Dr Jamie Kelly, Health Impact Assessment Team Leader at CREA

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6:58

Witness D’s alleged killer appears in court

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/16

The alleged killer of Marius van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission appeared before the Brakpan Magistrates Court today. Chad Thomas, Crime Expert and CEO of IRS Forensic Investigation was in court today. Chad now joins me on the line to tell us what came out of court today… GUEST: Chad Thomas, Crime Expert and CEO of IRS Forensic Investigation

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39:42

Fireside Chat with Ebrahim Rasool

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/13

Today we are joined by former Pretoria’s envoy to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool. He has a long history of activism and is widely respected for his work in fostering interfaith dialogues and combating Islamophobia. Rasool has been the recipient of a number of awards that include “Social Services Leader of the Year” award, “VisionaryLeadership and Public Good” award from the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, the list is endless. GUEST: Ebrahim Rasool, former SA

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7:35

COSATU supports NUM planned strike against Eskom...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/13

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has thrown its weight behind the National Union of Mineworkers’ planned strike against the unbundling of Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson

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13:42

UWC rejects proposal to honour Allan A Boesak with...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/13

The University of the Western Cape has rejected a proposal to rename the institution after prominent theologian and anti-apartheid activist Allan Aubrey Boesak, saying it prefers to retain its long-standing name tied to its geographical identity. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Gasant Abarder, University of the Western Cape Spokesperson

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9:53

Iran war scenarios and the oil price

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/13

We look at the ongoing war in the Middle East and its impact on South Africa’s economy. This as energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dr Azar Jamine, Director & Chief Economist of Econometrix

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6:29

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS)...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/13

Suspended South African Police Service (SAPS) Organised Crime Head, Major-General Richard Shibiri has concluded his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. During cross examination, Shibiri’s testimony revealed deep divisions within the police leadership. To give us a wrap on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News reporter

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9:17

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader?

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/09

Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Mojtaba’s father, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of the war that started more than a week ago. According to Iranian media, Mojtaba once served in the military for several short periods during the Iran-Iraq war. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

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13:41

Engineering symposium

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/09

Following recent, fatal building collapses in South Africa. We hear from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as they intend to host their Inaugural Biennial Engineering symposium this month. We understand that this time around the symposium will focus more on public safety, infrastructure resilience, accountability and the future of engineering in South Africa. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Tabisa Mtati, Acting CEO of ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)

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