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9:44

Policing Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened and addressed the Policing Summit held at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The President touched on police applying Batho Pele when undertaking their duties… GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Ministry of Police Spokesperson

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10:17

BOSA outline submissions to pass a workable budget

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane said the party will work with all political parties committed to stopping a VAT increase and passing a workable budget that grows the economy and delivers for all South Africans. Today, the party held a press briefing to outline their submissions to pass a workable budget. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader and MP

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7:04

Examining the future of the South African state

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Have you ever wondered as to what informs the capability, capacity and ethics of the state? Our guest Dr Musa Nxele gives us a breakdown of the South African state’s complex challenges that have strained the country’s capacity to realise its full potential. GUEST: Dr Musa Nxele, Political economist and Academic Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance

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13:10

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the Democratic Alliance and FF Plus for not supporting the 2025 National Budget. However Mbalula told reporters during this afternoon’s media briefing that the ANC has adopted the position of the GNU and nothing has changed in relation to it. So does it mean that they have forgiven the DA? For more explanation on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

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7:43

What’s behind Mali-Algeria tensions?

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Algeria and Mali have decided to ban flights to and from each other’s airspace. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, as the row over a Malian drone that was recently shot down escalates. The latest is that the alliance of SAHEL States, which is made up of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has accused Algeria of violating international law and the three countries have recalled their ambassadors to Algiers. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST:

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11:05

Galeshewe residents calling for the removal of all...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

Kimberly residents are calling for the owner of a pit-bull that attacked a ten year-old girl last week to be arrested and they marched to the Witdam police station in Galeshewe today and handed over a petition calling for the removal of all pitbulls across the township. GUEST: Reverend Dr Fatima Malo, Chairperson of SANARELA in the Northern Cape

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10:14

Government of National Unity: Changing or staying...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

Reports suggest the ANC NWC will be meeting today to deliberate on the GNU and the DA’s continued participation in the coalition after what happened last week with the budget. We also saw reports over the weekend about ‘big business’ lobbying to keep the GNU intact. Will the GNU continue existing in its current form or will there be major changes to its composition? To make us make sense of all of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics

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6:16

Taxi-related shooting: Three killed in Soweto

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder after three men were shot dead at the Zulu Drive and Nape Avenue intersection in Mofolo, Soweto, earlier today. SABC News Reporter, Lerato Makola, was at the scene of the shooting and joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC News Reporter

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8:37

SACP calls for DA to be excluded from GNU

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

The South African Communist Party argued that the DA is not a key player in the Government of National Unity and should be excluded from the coalition. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Alex Mashilo, SACP Central Committee member and National Spokesperson

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10:09

Can the DA and the ANC reconcile?

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

As GNU talks take centre stage. Professor Richard Calland says leaders of both the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance need to put their differences aside as South Africa needs a stable and credible government. But can the DA and the ANC reconcile? GUEST: Richard Calland, Adjunct visiting professor at the Wits School of Governance and Director of the Africa Programme of the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

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9:03

2025 Edges Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

A new report from global ad agency network TBWA suggests that cultural relevance has never been more important or desired by brands and marketers than it is right now. It also reminds companies that the future belongs to those who build for impact, not trends. Joining us to help us understand cultural shifts happening around the world is…… GUEST: Lesego Kotane, MD Yellowwood and Chief Strategy Officer at TBWA/Hunt Lascaris

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10:55

Anti-Trump protests in the US

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/07

Thousands turned out in cities across the US on Saturday to express their anger over how President Trump is running the country. In essence, the march was against tariffs and oligarchs, the deportation of legal immigrants and Ellon Musk’s ruthless drive for efficiency which has seen many Americans losing their jobs. GUEST: Professor Chris Isike, Professor of African politics and International relations at the University of Pretoria

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37:08

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Prof. Zeblon Vilakazi

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

Today we chat to someone who is widely respected in the academic space, South Africa’s nuclear physicist Professor Zeblon Zenzele Vilakazi. Born and raised in Katlehong, his journey reminds us that your background doesn’t necessarily define your future. Last month, Vilakazi was appointed to serve as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University for a second term. GUEST: Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor & Principal of Wits University

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6:28

Defend South Africa calling for President Cyril...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

Defend South Africa and other civil rights groups marched in Pretoria today, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s immediate resignation. The marchers assembled at the Old Putco Bus Depot in Marabastad and proceeded to the Union Buildings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Emmanuel Masoa, Defend South Africa’s National Organiser

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11:32

Budget 2025: Court vs political wins

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

Political and Governance Analyst, Sandile Swana, believes taking the budget matter to court is not the right approach. Sandile Swana believes you can win these things politically, without involving the courts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political and Governance Analyst

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6:07

what does it mean to have a deposit insurance in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

This month marks exactly one year since the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) was founded. In case you are wondering why we are discussing this, one thing you should know is that CODI is part of South Africa’s financial sector safety net and in the event of a bank failure, it protects the most exposed or most vulnerable bank customers. GUEST: Sabinah Mohammed, CEO of the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI) which is a subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank

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13:06

AFRIKANER Act introduced in the U.S

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

This week, US Congressman Troy E. Nehls introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement Act, which is also known as AFRIKANER Act. The Act will grant Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group, particularly those who feel ill treated by the government post the introduction of the expropriation act. To react to this latest development is….. GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive

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8:43

Understanding the role of the B20 within the G20...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/04

In our case, the B20 is co-chaired by Business Unity South Africa and Business Leadership South Africa. Its primary objective is to deliver concrete actionable policy recommendations on priorities by each rotating presidency to inject economic growth and development. But most importantly it consolidates the voices of global business leaders in their attempts to finding solutions on matters pertaining to global economic and trade policy related issues. So it’s been more than a month since the

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12:19

Is this the end of the DA in the GNU?

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/03

Yesterday, Parliament eventually confirmed the passing of the controversial budget with 194 members voting for it and 182 voting against. With the DA opting to file court papers challenging Parliament's passing of the Budget Fiscal Framework, questions are swirling about as to whether this signals the end of the Government of National Unity. Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg joins me on the line to share his views on the matter… GUEST: Professor

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7:25

Justice Minister wants answers on Omotoso acquittal

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/03

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi is not happy about the acquittal of Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso, on rape and human trafficking charges. Her concerns stem from apparent shortcomings in the prosecution’s handling of the case and she has requested a comprehensive report from the national director of public prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, to understand the factors that contributed to this outcome. GUEST: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson for the

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