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8:11

Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

Action SA on the other hand have been saying, even though they voted for the Fiscal Framework Revenue Proposals, there will be no VAT hike. Today the party called Treasury’s announcement, a victory for South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairman

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6:57

Build One South Africa stated this morning that,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

Build One South Africa stated this morning that, despite a well-funded misinformation campaigns designed to discredit them, the party refused to be distracted or derailed in stopping the 0.5% point VAT hike. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader

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6:25

@MYANC has never been in support of that 2% and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

The ANC held a joint media briefing this morning with the Inkatha Freedom Party, Action-SA, Pan Africanist Congress, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, United Democratic Movement, Good Party, Al-Jamah as well as the Patriotic Alliance on the Fiscal Framework Revenue impasse. The media briefing communicated the outcomes of the parties’ discussions to resolve the fiscal framework. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

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4:44

The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

The Freedom Front Plus released a statement earlier today stating that the party opposed any form of tax increase and welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Corne Mulder, Freedom Front Plus Leader

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14:31

Nhlamulo Ndhlela, National Spokesperson of the MK...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

The party has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arguing that he is not a legitimate president. Earlier on today, members of the MK Party staged a picket outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria, voicing out their disapproval of Zelenskyy’s visit. Joining us to elaborate further on why they didn’t want Zelenskyy to come to South Africa is….. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, National Spokesperson of the MK Party

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8:02

EFF Calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

Following the National Treasury’s decision to scrap the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. The Economic Freedom Fighters have called for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and the Director General of the National Treasury to resign with immediate effect as they believe that the entire budget fiasco clearly demonstrated that both of them are out of depth and pose a threat to the economy stability of the country and to the livelihoods of South Africans. GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF National

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7:49

How should the world view Zelenskyy’s first visit to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/24

South Africa has been criticised previously for taking an ambiguous position in defining the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This despite President Cyril Ramaphosa always arguing that our country’s non-aligned position puts it in a prime position to help bring about a peace deal with Russia. However though, today’s working visit by Zelenskyy focused on strengthening bilateral relations and identifying new areas of cooperation between the two countries. But how significant is

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9:01

R90 000 laptops scandal: Sita calls for urgent probe

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

The State IT Agency released a statement earlier today denying involvement in the procurement of overpriced laptops by Mpumalanga’s basic education department. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tlali Tlali, The State IT Agency Spokesperson

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7:46

Western Cape Department of Education: record number...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

The Department of Education in the Western Cape has received a record-breaking 164, 565 on-time applications for Grade R, 1 and 8 placements for next year’s school year. According to the department, this marks an increase of 12, 577 applications compared to the same period last year. Schools in the province will now consider all of the applications received to select successful applicants. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Bronagh Hammond, Spokesperson for the Department of

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5:18

Another fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

Earlier today, the Gauteng department of health said the City of Ekurhuleni's fire department was attending to “what looks like another fire incident” at the Tembisa Hospital. This was after the hospital's accident and emergency unit was hit by flames at the weekend. To get an update on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC News Reporter in Tembisa

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10:02

IMF cut South Africa’s growth forecast by 0.5% for 2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

The International Monetary Fund has slashed South Africa’s 2025 growth expectations by 0.5 percentage points to 1.0%, citing the negative impact the US tariffs will have on the country’s economic growth. So how should South Africa deal with this dilemma? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director and Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

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7:52

Road to the 2026 municipal elections

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

As the country prepares for the local government elections that are due to take place next year. Earlier today, the Electoral Commission briefed the media on the developments within the commission as well as preparations for the upcoming municipal elections. During the briefing, the commission revealed among other things that it will persist with civic democracy drives targeting young learners and students across the country. This as they want to see more young people exercising their democratic

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12:39

Attempted assassination of deputy President Mashatile...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

Activists and Citizens Forum released a statement reacting to the attempted assassination of Deputy President, Paul Matshatile. According to the forum, the story of an attempted assassination on the Deputy President, Paul Matshatile, sounds like a cooked up story from within the ANC factions. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dennis Bloem, Spokesperson: Activists and Citizens Forum

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9:33

South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/23

South Africans in the United Kingdom will this coming weekend join Operation Watershed’s protest against gender-based violence, which will take place in Trafalgar Square, London, in solidarity with the justice for CweCwe movement. According to Operation Watershed, the planned demonstration aims to amplify the voices of the countless survivors across South Africa and the diaspora. For more on this, we are joined by one of the organisers of the protest ……. GUEST (UK): Elias

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6:51

SADTU to march against austerity measures

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

Tomorrow, the South African Democratic Teachers Union will march to the offices of the National Treasury, Department of Basic Education and Department of Higher Education and Training against austerity measures in public education. The union is warning that the erosion of public education funding paves way for increased privatisation of the sector. GUEST: Mugwena Maluleke

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4:40

Jacob Zuma leaked audio

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

Earlier on, we played a leaked voice recording posted by the Daily News, Durban and KZN’s leading afternoon newspaper. The leaked recoding revealed how former President Jacob Zuma and current leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) recently rejected overtures to join the Government of National Unity and the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU) in KwaZulu-Natal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political AnalystfromUNISA

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8:22

Political Events in the Northern Cape: ANC Northern...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

The ANC in the Nortehrn Cape’s 10th provincial conference is underway in Kimberley. Outgoing chair, Zamani Saul made opening remarks to officially get the conference on the way. Also happening in the Northern Cape today, the EFF in the province marched to the Premier’s office asking for the abolishment of Orania. For more on these two events, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ulrich Hendriks, SABC News Reporter in the Northern Cape And Karabo Siyoko, SABC News Reporter in the

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8:01

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis’s funeral will be held this Saturday. According to a short statement, the funeral liturgy in St Peter’s square will be presided by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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9:16

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to visit South Africa on Thursday. Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, Wandile Sihlobo says South Africa and Ukraine should look at how best they can improve agricultural relations as both countries are net exporters of agricultural products. Sihlobo joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa

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8:13

ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/22

ANC KwaZulu-Natal Provincial task team convener Jeff Radebe has taken the witness stand at the inquest into the death of former ANC President Chief Albert Luthuli. SABC News Senior reporter, Ayanda Mhlongo is joining us live from the Pietermaritzburg High Court and she will give us an update in terms of the latest developments. GUEST: Ayanda Mhlongo, SABC News Senior Reporter

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