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4:24

Pinetown Undocumented Immigrants March

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/20

Civil society organisations, political parties and lobby group March and March are marching in Pinetown, west of Durban today as tensions continue to rise over undocumented immigration. Let’s get an update on what’s happening on the ground with… GUEST: Celumusa Zulu, SABC News Reporter

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11:50

Foreign Nationals Seek Refuge In Durban CBD Centre

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2026/05/20

The South African Human Rights Commission has called for calm, an end to violence and respect for the rule of law. GUEST: Philile Ntuli, SAHRC Commissioner

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8:01

Musk OpenAI Lawsuit

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2026/05/19

Yesterday, a US jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, finding the AI company not liable to the world’s richest man for having allegedly strayed from its original mission to benefit humanity. GUEST: Nazreen Ebrahim, AI and Technology Expert

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5:44

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

GUEST: Tebogo Letsie, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education

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5:00

EFF on Cancelled NSFAS Meeting

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2026/05/19

The EFF has expressed concerns over the cancellation of a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education meeting, in which the National Student Financial Aid Scheme was to be discussed with the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela. GUEST: Sihle Lonzi, EFF MP

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6:39

President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed South Africa's...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning bestowed South Africa's highest civilian honors, known as National Orders, upon distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The presidency presented these awards across several specific categories, each recognizing different fields of exceptional contribution. We speak to the two of the recipients… Guest : Norman Hlabane - Boxing Trainer Extraordinaire

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7:11

‘Winning/ Champion’

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning bestowed South Africa's highest civilian honors, known as National Orders, upon distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The presidency presented these awards across several specific categories, each recognizing different fields of exceptional contribution. We speak to the two of the recipients… Guest: Adele Kirsten - Social Justice Activist

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7:36

Community development in rural KZN

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

The elderly women of the community of Mooiriver in kwaZuluNatal are the heartbeat of local development using farming, caregiving and community support to keep families fed and hopeful despite difficult economic conditions. Icebolethu Foundation shines light on the work they do against the hardships, we talk more on this with… Guest: Ayanda Mcoyi - Icebolethu Foundation Manager

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9:56

COJ bylaw enforcement drive

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

The City of Johannesburg has embarked on a city by law enforcement program in the inner city which has been met with resistance from some business locals, we find out more on how the drive is going… Guest: Moshe Koma – MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg

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6:38

‘BIG ISSUE’

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

On today’s BIG ISSUE, we examine practical solutions for growing South Africa’s economy through investment, job creation, policy certainty and rebuilding business confidence with an economist perspective… GUEST: John Loos – Independent Economist

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11:13

Africa Month: How Pan-African business insights shape...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

Dr. Shaka Sisulu, grandson of Walter & Albertina Sisulu, recently graduated with a PhD in International Business from GIBS. Shaka travelled over 38, 000km on the African continent and has had 49 conversations with African leaders on business leadership, African markets and many other issues. GUEST: Dr Shaka Sisulu, PhD in International Business from GIBS

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8:30

Foreign Nationals Seek Refuge At Durban Central...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/19

Hundreds of foreign nationals, including young children, fled their homes to seek refuge at the Durban Central Police Station. The group claims they are facing severe victimisation, harassment and death threats from locals in their respective communities following a recent anti-foreigner march. GUEST: Khalesakhe Mbhense, SABC News Reporter

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6:59

Eastern Cape Social Development MEC Bukiwe Fanta...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

The Eastern Cape Social Development MEC, Bukiwe Fanta, released a statement condemning the brutal killing of a woman from Zandungeni village in Engcobo, who was viciously attacked after being accused of witchcraft. The circulation of a video depicting this horrific act on social media is deeply distressing and highlights the urgent need for collective action against gender-based violence and harmful cultural practices. GUEST: Mpumzi Zuzile, Eastern Cape Social Development MEC spokesperson

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8:25

ConCourt rules on certificate key to NHI

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

The Constitutional Court has dealt a significant blow to the National Health Insurance framework, declaring unconstitutional the provisions that allowed the state to dictate where healthcare professionals could practise. GUEST: Nosipho Radebe, SABC News Reporter

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7:33

‘Grow Your Business’

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

In today's edition of Grow Your Business, 30-year-old NPO- NBI, is encouraging township youth and SMMEs to take up opportunities in the green economy - renewable energy and e-waste. We speak to the CEO on this… Guest: Abigail Khuluse – Programme Manager: Economic Inclusion National Business Initiative (NBI)

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6:58

Gift of the Givers spent time and resources assisting...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

This past week, while Gift of the Givers spent time and resources assisting disaster victims in the Western Cape, reports emerged of some Knysna residents looting food distributed by the organisation. Against this backdrop, we are left to ask: what has become of our shared sense of ubuntu and moral responsibility? We discuss this… Guest: Mpumelelo Bond Nyoka – Attorney and Legal Analyst

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8:48

Surely South African deserve tangible closure on the...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

The death of former CEO of Steinhoff Markus Jooste was marred by suspicions as no real and tangible information surrounding his death was disclosed. Our guest this afternoon wrote a piece interrogating transparency, accountabilit and whether South Africans were ever given real closure in one of the country’s biggest corporate scandals. We discuss this further with him… Guest: Karabo Ngoepe – Journalist at Independent Online

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9:24

‘BIG ISSUE’ - How do we grow South Africa’s economy?

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

On Mondays at this time, we unpack the BIG ISSUE of the week, bringing different voices around a key topic.This week, we’re asking: how do we grow South Africa’s economy? And today, we’re exploring that question through a township revival lens. Joining us for this conversation is… Guest: Bheki Twala - CEO of Township Economic Commission of South Africa

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5:49

Brown Mogotsi remains in custody

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

Brown Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court earlier today after his arrest on Friday evening in connection with allegations that he faked a hit on himself in Vosloorus in November 2025. GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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7:19

Taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni extortion case...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/18

The bail application of taxi kingpin Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni took a turn today when the case was struck off the court roll. Sibanyoni, Bafana Sindane, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela, and Philemon Msiza faced charges of money laundering and extortion. GUEST: Sphiwe Mkhize, SABC News Reporter

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