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8:51

Minister Creecy releases 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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6:36

Action SA Submits PAIA Request for IPID Report on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Action SA has formally submitted an application last week, in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) report on the theft that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairperson

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17:14

Jay Naidoo says, "We don’t need politicians’ approval...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Former minister in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet and former general secretary of Cosatu, Mr Jay Naidoo shares thoughts on “31 years of democracy: what next for South Africa and how do we ensure that we don’t fail those who fought and died for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today”. GUEST: Jay Naidoo, Author, activist & former General Secretary of Cosatu

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8:17

Police have confirmed that five bodies have been...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

In a surprising turn of events. Police have confirmed that a fourth body has been recovered as the search for the missing police officers took a twist this morning. Police national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has also revealed that the identities of the three bodies that were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion have not yet been confirmed. GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson

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13:09

Latest developments on Kashmir attack

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Last week, you may have listened to our interview with Salman Khan, following the attack on civilian tourists in Kashmir. Well, today we are joined by someone who is based in New Delhi who will give us an update and to a certain extent India’s perspective in terms of how the country’s authorities are handling this matter and what informed their initial response post the attack. What we know so far, following this horrific attack is that authorities in India have detained more people for

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26:25

South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

South Africa’s iconic musical group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo joins us to talk about their musical journey as they are celebrating their 65th anniversary in the music industry. The multi-award winning group was formed in 1960 by the late Dr Joseph Shabalala and they are known for their powerful isicathamiya performances. As part of celebrating this incredible milestone, the group will embark on a national tour, following their recent North American tour. GUEST: Sbongiseni Shabalala, member of

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9:11

Fire destroys 11 classrooms at Riverlea High School

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that a fire broke out at Riverlea High School on Sunday evening, 27 April 2025, destroying 11 classrooms. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson

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11:01

R350 000 reward for info on missing police Constables

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, says they have issued a reward of R350 000 to anyone who has information that will lead to a breakthrough in the disappearance of three police constables. The three missing police constables disappeared on Wednesday while travelling to Limpopo for their deployment. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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7:55

BMA officials managed to intercept and detain over...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

he Border Management Authority executed one of its most extensive deployments to date across all 71 Ports of Entry during this year’s Easter period. This was revealed by the organisation’s commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato earlier today. According to him, the organisation’s officials managed to intercept and detain over 6000 individuals who were attempting to enter the country illegally. GUEST: Mmemme Mokgomotsi - Deputy Assistant Commissioner, responsible for Communications and

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9:02

Why it’s important that we reflect on Freedom Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

As we continue to observe Freedom Day. We chat to Nombulelo Malinga, a young entrepreneur who joins us to discuss ‘a new kind of freedom’ that has allowed her to actively shape her career. According to her, South Africa’s political liberation alone is not enough and it is incomplete without social, economic and environmental freedom. She joins us now to elaborate further on this …….. GUEST: Nombulelo Malinga, founder and CEO of Zizi Digital

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14:24

Western Cape High Court suspends VAT increase

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/28

The Western Cape High Court has ruled that a proposed increase in the Value Added Tax rate be suspended. The court order also sets aside the adoption by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces of the report of the standing and select committees of finance of the fiscal framework. So what lessons can be learned from the budget debacle going forward? GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent analyst

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38:00

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

Today we chat to Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa who was recently appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga. Those who know her well always argue that her leadership skills and spirituality are the two outstanding qualities that make her unique. Another interesting thing about her is that she is a National Research Foundation rated scholar with extensive experience in higher education and her passion for research is unquestionable. She also subscribes to Jack Welch’s

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8:28

University of the North West launches medical school

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

This week was a defining moment in the history of the North-West University after the launch of the North-West University Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. This was a profound moment for North-West University as the institution launched and named the North-West University School of Medicine. Professor Petra Bester, Research Director at the University of the North West joins me on the line to tell us more about this dream becoming a reality… GUEST: Professor Petra Bester, Research Director at

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9:52

Mchunu admits mistake, apologises to principal he...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of a child that attends the school in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. In a letter to AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit, Mchunu says he has “human and personal empathy” for Pieterse and any other person “wrongly fingered” as suspects. The apology follows the unit’s announcement that as Pieterse’s legal

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10:08

Senzo Mchunu apologises to Jaco Pieterse and AfriForum

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

AfriForum has just confirmed that Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu has apologised to Bergview College principal, Jaco Pieterse, for falsely identifying him as a suspect in the alleged rape of Cwecwe. The organisation’s private prosecution unit has welcomed Mchunu’s apology, also emphasising the importance of following due process when handling sensitive matters. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for AfriForum’s Private Prosecution

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10:47

World Intellectual Property Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

As tomorrow marks World Intellectual Property Day. We look at the significance of Intellectual Property in fostering innovation and economic growth, also recognising how Intellectual Property has shaped the music industry and beyond. GUEST: Stephen Hollis, is a Partner @Adams and Adams, specialising in Intellectual Property

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8:41

India-Pakistan tensions escalate after deadly Kashmir...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/25

The United Nations has urged both India and Pakistan to show maximum restraint and avoid any further deterioration following a deadly attack on tourists in Kashmir. Reacting to this week’s deadly attack, New Delhi announced a series of sanctions against Pakistan. On the other hand, Islamabad has denied any involvement, calling attempts to link Pakistan to the attack frivolous and vowed to respond to any action that threatens Pakistan’s sovereignty. So why are these two countries not

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5:38

Now that the VAT issue has been settled - can our...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

Post the budget impasse. Dr Ralph Mathekga argues that the undeniable message is that the status quo can no longer be sustained as we need to protect our economy from losing its competitiveness and productive capacity. GUEST: Dr Ralph Mathekga, The Speakers Firm’s thought leader in politics and economics, and a senior expert at the Lichtenstein based Geopolitical Intelligence Services (GIS)

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7:46

The DA, through a statement released late yesterday,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

The DA, through a statement released late yesterday, confirmed reports that lawyers acting for the Minister of Finance approached their lawyers proposing an out-of-court settlement, in the matter the DA brought to interdict the VAT increase scheduled for May 1st 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Karabo Khaukhau, DA National Spokesperson

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4:51

The ACDP is another political party that welcomed...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

The ACDP is another political party that welcomed Treasury’s announcement to rescind the proposed 0.5% VAT increase. ACDP is one of the parties that voted against the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals on the second of April 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Wayne Thring, ACDP MP

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