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7:36

Mining communities call for accountability and fair...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

Following the latest merger between Anglo American and Canada’s Tec Resources. Mining community social activists around the world are sceptical about this new partnership, arguing that the cycle of broken promises will still continue. Here at home, mining communities are calling for better management of mineral resources with more transparency and accountability in order for mining profits to directly fund local education, healthcare, hour and infrastructure. GUEST: Tricia Sibbons, Director of

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11:49

ANC Councillors Roll Call

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

ANC Councillors from across the country have gathered at the Dome outside FNB Stadium, for a Roll Call. This is where, according to the party, a Service Delivery & Infrastructure Action Plan, adopted by the Special ANC NEC, will be unveiled with clear marching orders for its implementation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from Nelson Mandela University

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8:06

Phala Phala Farm Trial

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

Three suspects in the Phala Phala farm robbery case are back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph are accused of robbing President Cyril Ramaphosa's property in 2020. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Pimani Baloyi, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

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11:26

MK Party to challenge the legality of the Madlanga...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

The MK party released a statement today stating that the party will challenge the legality of the Madlanga Commission in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson

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4:30

China-SA Scholarship Collaboration

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

We learn more about this amazing collaboration between South African Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), such as LGSETA and the Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre (CCIEEC), which is about various youth and skills development programmes. The collaboration offers scholarships in the local government and insurance sector for 500 South African students to pursue diplomas or bachelor’s degrees in China. GUEST: Ineeleng Molete, CEO of the Local Government

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7:35

ANC Roll Call

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/15

ANC councillors from across the country are currently meeting in Johannesburg at FNB stadium as part of preparations for next year’s local government elections. Post the outcome of last year’s general elections, the party faces escalating pressure to clean up its ranks or risk losing more votes next year. To tell us more about the significance of today’s gathering is…… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Senior political reporter

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36:04

Friday Fireside Chat with Terry Tselane

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/12

Today we are joined by Terry Tselane who is the founder of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA). Tselane once served as a commissioner and the vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission. Post his IEC days, Tselane continues to play a pivotal role in persevering the country’s democratic system through voter and civic education, and also in encouraging South Africans to become active and devoted citizens. GUEST: Terry Tselane, Executive Chairman of the Institute of

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9:27

Entrepreneurship education and why it matters in a...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/12

Our guest is of the view that South Africa needs to take entrepreneurship education seriously so it can transform its challenges into avenues for job creation. According to him, authentic studies suggest that economies embracing entrepreneurship education witness a 20% increase in job creation, foreseeing a quantifiable boost in employment rates. GUEST: Dr Steven Zwane, Founder of Yled, Senior Lecturer at Gibs, Nelson Mandela Scholar and Author of Rising From The Township - Inspiring stories of

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7:45

CONTRALESA reacts to ConCourt's ruling on men having...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/12

Yesterday we had a lot of mixed reactions on the Constitutional Court judgment that confirmed that Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is also reacting to this. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Kgoshi Mathupa, CONTRALESA

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11:03

International relations analyst Thembisa Fakude,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/12

International relations analyst Thembisa Fakude, shares his thoughts on the future of multilateralism and the emergence of multipolarity. The question we are pausing really is - just how effective are some of the global alliances forged through these fascinating concepts in bringing countries together? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

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14:15

Western Cape’s mobility department closes several...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/12

In response to escalating violence in the taxi industry. The Western Cape’s Mobility Department has decided to close down several taxi routes for a period of 30 days. In the past few weeks, the province has witnessed violent clashes that have claimed multiple lives, something that has led to this decision. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Isaac Sileku, MEC for Mobility in the Western Cape

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10:28

NPA to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

Following the NPA’s decision to reopen the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement founder and leader, Stephen Bantu Biko - we hear from Helen Zille who was a journalist who worked with others at the Rand Daily Mail to expose the truth surrounding Biko’s death in the late 1970s. GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

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11:01

Constitutional Court Ruling: Husbands can now legally...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality

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7:46

E-hailing drivers to get official operating licenses...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

The law governing e-hailing services in South Africa will be gazetted for implementation tomorrow. Under the new law, e-hailing drivers will no longer need to use charter permits and metre taxi operating licenses, and will instead receive an official e-hailing operating license. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary of the e-Hailing Partners Council

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11:42

G20: IMMIGRATION

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

Tebo Gordon Nwanjang, the COO and Co-Owner of the Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards

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12:59

Who was Charlie Kirk?

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

US President Donald Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a staunch Trump supporter, podcaster and the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organisation that is known for championing conservative politics. He died yesterday after being shot at a campus event in Utah. For more on who he was and what he stood for, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Peace, SABC News U.S Correspondent

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14:29

ConCourt rules that husbands can take their wives...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/11

We unpack the ConCourt’s ruling that has declared that husbands are now at liberty to take the surnames of their wives. Culturally speaking, what does it all mean and how should we interpret this historic ruling? GUEST: Rev. Professor Musa Xulu, Independent Researcher & Cultural expert

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7:46

BRICS International Competition Conference

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/10

Heads of competition authorities from BRICS countries are currently converging in Cape Town under the framework of the BRICS Leaders Meeting. Several important topics have been discussed so far, including the one that focused on global commodity traders and the impact on competition and local economies which James Hodge took part in. Some of you may be aware that there is increasing focus on the role of these traders and the impact of their practices, particularly during periods of market

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15:29

Westbury and Coronationville water protests

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/10

After today’s protest in Westbury and Coronationville, we’ve decided to once again take a deep dive into water issues in the City and maybe in Gauteng as a whole. From infrastructure to issues around E.coli and water quality in Gauteng that WaterCAN recently raised. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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5:47

Chinese human traffickers sentenced to 20 years in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/10

Earlier today, seven Chinese nationals found guilty on charges related to kidnapping and forced labour were sentenced to 20 years in prison in the high court in Johannesburg. Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter was in court this morning and joins me on the line for more… GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter

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