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The National Pulse

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10:50

Justice Department dismisses 54 officials in major...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/16

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability within the public service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by … GUEST: Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

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6:50

Cops rescue abducted American pastor in Gqeberha

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/16

A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Hawks has resulted in the successful rescue of the 45-year-old American citizen, reportedly a local pastor who had allegedly been kidnapped and held at a safe house in Gqeberha. During the operation, three unidentified suspects were fatally wounded. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba, HAWKS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

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7:40

Con-Court rejects bid by MK Party to get Hlophe back...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/16

The Constitutional Court has dismissed with costs, the UMkhonto weSizwe Party and Dr John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has prohibited him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). To explain what this means going forward is…… GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Legal Researcher @Judges Matter

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11:00

The NCR vs the Loan Company, Supreme Court of Appeals...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/16

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the National Credit Regulator, upholding the earlier ruling by the Tribunal, which found that the Loan Company had engaged in multiple acts that were in contravention of the National Credit Act in relation to their loan terms with their respective customers. Prior that the Loan Company essentially denied the NCR’s allegations of impropriety and illegality. GUEST: Tebogo Ntsimane, Manager for Investigations and Enforcement at the National

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5:36

Report has found that Mozambican security forces used...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/16

We unpack the latest report that has been published by Amnesty International that investigated human rights violations committed by the Mozambican security forces during last year and early this year’s post-election protests. The report has found that Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests and it further states that the deadly crackdown was a shameful overreaction to post-election protests. For more on this, we are joined

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9:59

FF Plus says Godongwana should focus on offering tax...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

In conversation with the Freedom Front Plus as they recently voted against the Fiscal Framework and the party is convinced that raising VAT is not viable. They are suggesting that the proposed 0.5% VAT increase must be postponed. GUEST: Wouter Wessels, FF Plus MP

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7:51

We are still to determine whether the disease was...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

Earlier on I spoke to … about this morning’s events at the Walter Sisulu University's Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. It was reported that four students were allegedly shot by a staff member, with one unfortunately losing their life. GUEST: Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, SAPS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

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8:22

Second Black South African female student graduates...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

Thobile Ngcamphalala became the second Black South African female to graduate with a Master’s degree in Topology with Distinction at Rhodes University. Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, the Chief Executive Officer of Universities South Africa was the first to achieve this milestone 33 years ago. Thobile Ngcamphalala joins me on the line to tell us more about her journey… GUEST: Thobile Ngcamphalala, the first Black South African female student to graduate with a Master’s degree in Topology

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9:31

Gabon recently held its first presidential election...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

Gabon recently held its first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. Junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote. Interestingly, the AU’s established norm prohibits coup leaders from contesting post coup elections. So does it mean that Nguema’s election won’t be recognised by the AU and how should AU member states apply and respect this rule? GUEST: Liesl Louw, Senior

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10:06

Walter Sisulu University student shot dead on campus

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

The Walter Sisulu University has suspended all operations for the day, following a tragic incident at its main campus in Mthatha. According to reports, a university employee allegedly opened fire on students during the violent protest, leaving one dead and three injured. According to the SRC, students were protesting against the poor state of their campus residence. GUEST: Nomzwanele Mngoma, SABC News Reporter based in theEasternCape

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6:58

China and SA create the world’s longest quantum...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/15

Researchers from South Africa and China have set a new world record in quantum communication. With their combined efforts, they successfully connected the two countries over 12, 900km in an experiment conducted in October last year. GUEST: Dr Yaseera Ismail, Head of the QuPhotonics Lab @Stellenbosch University within the Physics Department

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11:20

Mcebisi Jonas is one of the best minds South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

Earlier on, I spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena about former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, being named as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US by President Cyril Ramaphosa. We will now get reaction from… GUEST: Herman Mashaba,ActionSA

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12:41

NSFAS calls on students to pay accommodation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has issued a statement urging students who have received R10,800 designated for accommodation allowances to settle their outstanding payments with their landlords as soon as possible. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

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9:57

Save South Africa Civic Movement accused President...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

Save South Africa Civic Movement accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of 'lacking agility' amid souring SA-US relations. What do they now make of the appointment of former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US? To share with us the civic movement’s views on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sydney Monnakgotla, President: Save South Africa Civic Movement

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4:00

Inquest into the deaths of Luthuli & Mxenge

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

Earlier today, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg began the inquest into the deaths of former ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli and Human Rights Lawyer, Griffiths Mxenge. Joining us to provide more details on the reopening of the case and its significance is…… GUEST: Canny Maphanga, SABC News reporter…

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9:42

South Africa’s Political State of Play Survey

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

Have you ever asked yourself as to which political party would you vote for if President Cyril Ramaphosa was removed as president of the country and a new election was called? According to the findings of the latest survey that was recently published by the Social Research Foundation, the ANC would sit just above 20% without Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader, and this would place it as the second largest party, behind the DA. Joining us to unpack the findings of this report is……. GUEST:

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8:05

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/14

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States of America. Jonas is entrusted with the responsibility to advance South Africa’s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities. For more reaction on this important appointment, we are joined by…… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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8:52

Gun Free SA on why they support the draft regulations...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/11

Gun Free South Africa has welcomed the proposed amendments under the private security industry regulation act, which will impose stricter limitations on using firearms by private security companies. However, the private security companies have warned that the proposed restrictions threaten the operational effectiveness of security companies. Let’s hear from Gun Free SA on why they think this is a good proposal…… GUEST: Claire Taylor, Research and Policy Analyst @Gun Free South

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11:29

ANC Study Group on International Relations and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/11

The ANC’s Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation has criticised the recent visit to Israel by members of the Democratic Alliance, the Patriotic Alliance and the African Christian Democratic Party, arguing that their visit constitutes a clear endorsement of Israel’s policies. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Supra Mahumapelo, Chairperson of the ANC’s Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation

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7:19

African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association says new...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/11

African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association released a statement today welcoming new drone and body-cam technology that will be used by the Border Management Authority and Home Affairs to safeguard some of South Africa’s ports of entry. Despite welcoming the technology, the association feels this is not enough. To tell us why this is not enough and what else should be done, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mukhwathi Phumudzo, Chairperson of African Unite Borders Bus Trucks

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