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4:19

Unpacking Elaine Harrison’s Testimony

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/26

KwaZulu-Natal Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP) Elaine Harrison has confirmed that just like Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, she learned about the disbandment of the political killings task team on social media. According to her, this caused unexpected interruptions and it threw off her planning schedule. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Criminologist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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9:45

Julius Mkhwanazi takes special leave amid allegations...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Acting Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has applied for special leave following the damming allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. GUEST: Alderman Jaco Terblanche, DA Spokesperson for Community Safety, City of Ekurhuleni

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10:03

Energy Expert comments on Minister of Electricity and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Earlier on, we played clips from Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s media briefing on interventions to end load reduction. Let’s get a sense of how this will impact energy efficiency and what could possibly happen going forward. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

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15:56

G20: SA PRIORITIES

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2025/09/25

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13:41

The Madlanga Commission: Was Mchunu’s decision...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Today Major General Petronella van Rooyen, head of the SAPS legal division, was the third witness to testify at the Commission. She shared legal opinions into the instruction that was given by police minister Senzo Mchunu, to disband the KZN Political Killings Task Team. To help us unpack her testimony is…… GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime expert & former SAPS head of the Crime Information Analysis Center

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7:58

nonhlakanipo magwaza

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2025/09/25

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7:29

George Mohango

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2025/09/25

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7:01

Mpho Hlongwane, NUM PWV Regional Organiser

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

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9:44

Ramaphosa calls for the lifting of sanctions against...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address to the UN General Assembly yesterday to call for the lifting of sanctions against Cuba. He also called for the removal of Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. Take a listen to what he had to say……. GUEST: Clever Banganayi, Deputy General Secretary of Friends of Cuba Society

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9:01

Understanding the link between languages and heritage

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

In conversation with Dr Tessa Dowling who is currently busy writing a book that will demonstrate how all our indigenous languages are evolving and merging with each other to make a truly vibrant new language. GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town

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10:42

50% of SA’s parolees reoffend after their release

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

We look at some of the issues that are being discussed at the National Parole Review Summit that is currently underway in Pretoria. The summit seeks to conduct a thorough examination of South Africa’s parole system. Correctional Services National Commissioner, Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed that over 50% of the country’s 55 000 parolees reoffend after their release and only 10% get rearrested after committing more crimes. GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo, Spokesperson for the Department of

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7:57

Three military led West African countries quit ICC

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, arguing that the court has proven itself incapable of handling and prosecuting proven war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of genocide, and crimes of aggression. Politically speaking, what does it all mean? For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

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7:35

Mpumalanga court hears Mabuza’s daughter’s claim for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/23

The Mpumalanga High Court is today hearing the late former deputy president, David Mabuza’s daughter’s urgent application to block the release of his pension to Mabuza’s widow, who is her stepmother. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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11:15

80th Session of the U.N. General Assembly

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

As the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly begins tomorrow. We look at various issues of international interest and assess South Africa’s role in influencing and shaping the global agenda. This as President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to take part in a Two-State Solution High-Level Meeting, convened and co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Al Saud. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, from the SABC News

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6:36

Day 4 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

Day 4 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry wrapped up a few minutes ago in Pretoria with National Police Commissioner, Lt. General Fannie Masemola on the stand. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha followed today’s proceedings and now joins me on the line… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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7:56

SAMWU threaten that there will be no G20 in Gauteng...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/22

The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) is threatening a major labour strike if its demands are not met. The union says, there will be no G20 in Gauteng should their demands be ignored. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lehlogonolo Maphatsoe, SAMWU Tshwane Region: Chairperson

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39:29

Friday Fireside Chat with Professor John Makhene

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

In conversation with Professor John Makhene, a renowned scholar, educator, leader and mentor to many. He was the founding Vice Chancellor of the former University of Bophuthatswana (UNIBO), now known as the North West University, something that demonstrates academic depth and a wealth of history. Today we are pleased to acknowledge Prof Makhene’s foundational leadership role and his profound influence in the academic space. GUEST: Professor John Makhene, the founding Vice-Chancellor of the

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6:17

Magudumana’s bid for freedom in ConCourt stalls main...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s bid for freedom in the Constitutional Court has caused the main trial involving prison escapee Thabo Bester to stall in the High Court. Let’s hear more about what happened in court today with… GUEST: Makgala Masiteng, SABC News Reporter in Free State

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10:17

Day 3 roundup: Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/19

Day 3 of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry just wrapped up in Pretoria with KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on the stand. Let’s get a roundup of today’s proceedings with SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha who joins me on the line now… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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8:48

Nedbank IMC

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/18

Mbali is an award - winning South African Entrepreneur with a keen interest and expertise in brand building, experiential events and brand campaign development. With 15 year’s worth of industry experience in retail banking, healthcare and marketing - she has served in many roles in corporate with a key milestone being the Head of Marketing for Akacia Medical. She has since maintained her thought leadership perspective by lecturing in some of the prominent universities in Africa. In

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