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8:47

As a society we should never forget about Autism...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Some of you may be or may not be aware that last month was World Autism Acceptance Month. Our guest, Sisanda Maqina is disappointed that not much noise was made to raise awareness about persons with Autism. She is challenging South Africans to understand the daily lives of people living with Autism. GUEST: Sisanda Maqina, founder and Chairperson of Autistic Gifted and Awesome NPO

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11:05

Foreigners are prepared to pay a certain amount so...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Let’s move to KZN now where civil society organisations, together with some political parties led a march to Durban City Hall, demanding urgent government action to protect employment in the country and also reminding authorities that foreigners are a contributing factor to high unemployment in the country. GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President for Patriotic Alliance

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7:38

Protest over SA job Crisis

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Protest over SA job Crisis: Is it fair to always blame foreign nationals for South Africa’s unemployment crisis? To respond to this is….. GUEST: Bongani Mazwi Mkhwanazi, Executive Secretary for Media and Publicity for Africa Diaspora Forum

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3:53

Buang Basadi prayer meeting

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Buang Basadi organised a prayer session in Bloemfontein today to comfort families who are battling to find closure after 3 police officers lost their lives in Centurion while travelling to Limpopo last week. SABC News Reporter, Kamo Tsotetsi, was at the prayer session and joins me on the line… GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter

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8:17

Constables vehicle found

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Police have found the car of the three Constables whose bodies were found this week at the Hennops River in Centurion. To give us a wrap on this tragic story is….. GUEST: Monique Lewis, SABC News reporter

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4:57

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD disrupted traffic on the highway earlier today. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department were on the scene. To get an update on what was happening there, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson

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10:09

T20 Africa High Level Dialogue was recently held...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

We unpack the outcomes of the T20 Africa High Level Dialogue which was recently held under the theme “Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order”. The event concluded yesterday and it was attended by policymakers, leading African think tanks, academics and international experts. One of those experts is Dr Olayinka Ajala from Leeds Beckett University. GUEST: Dr Olayinka Ajala, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Leeds Beckett University

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12:37

SAFTU rallies for workers' rights on International...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) marked the International Workers’ Day with a rallying cry for solidarity against government austerity measures, proposed labour law amendments, and the widening inequality gap. For more on this, I am joined in the line by… GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

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12:44

May Day: What milestones should we celebrate?

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

As we celebrate May Day. We chat to Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba and our discussion focuses on the challenges facing the working class in South Africa and what needs to be done legislation wise to address them. Our theme for today is “31 Years of Freedom and Democracy - What’s the state of the working class in South Africa”. One of the key issues that a democratic South Africa needs to address, is to narrow the inequality gap - 31 years later, have we succeeded in tackling this issue

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12:36

Are trade unions still a relevant force in South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Renowned labour analyst and educator, Terry Bell reflects on trade unionism and politics in South Africa, and is of the view that the future of trade unions is uncertain as the union movement is weaker today and more fragmented. GUEST: Terry Bell, Labour analyst & Educator

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8:18

Cosatu says SARS must target rich tax evaders

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

Now that the proposed VAT hike has been scrapped. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged SARS to consider taxing the wealthy more than the poor, particularly those who evade taxes. They argue that this will boost government revenues. GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator

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13:50

We need labor laws that you can't just wake up and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

Earlier on, I spoke to the Michael Bagraim, the DA’s Spokesperson on Employment & Labour about the party’s constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

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7:01

EFF councillor ditches red berets for DA in Cape Town...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

In a first in the City of Cape Town, an EFF councillor has jumped ship to join the DA. Yesterday, Lungiswa Ntshuntshe was welcomed to the party by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town

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13:21

Commission of Inquiry into TRC cases

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa will establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe whether there were attempts to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to the NPA. For more on this, I’m joined on the line by… GUEST: Lukhanyo Calata, Fort Calata’s son

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9:05

Trump’s 100 Days in Office vs Election Campaign Promises

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

US President Donald Trump has reached the 100-day mark of his presidency. Many of you may recall that during his election campaign, he made a lot of promises but most importantly he made it very clear that his second term in the White House will be all about putting the interests of the American people first. While some may argue that most of his promises have been achieved through executive orders, some may counter that argument and say his presidency has not yet delivered on the pledges he made,

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12:23

DA takes labour minister to court over employment...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

The Democratic Alliance has launched a constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. The party is arguing that in its current form, the Act gives the minister of labour unwarranted authority to enforce rigid national race quotas in the workplace. GUEST: Michael Bagraim, DA MP and the party’s Spokesperson on Employment and Labour

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5:49

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today. The state prosecutor Advocate, Zelda Swanepoelin, says the case is the first of its kind in South Africa based on the set of facts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter

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6:14

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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5:49

Minister Creecy release Easter Weekend road safety...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Transport Minister

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6:14

Three Missing Police Officers: Latest developments

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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