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8:10

One Graduate, One Placement campaign

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/09

As South Africa’s labour market remains under severe strain, with structural unemployment continuing to limit economic participation. We hear from Yershen Pillay post CHIETA’s launch of “One Graduate, One Placement” campaign that is aimed at tackling rising graduate unemployment rate. GUEST: Yershan Pillay, CEO of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA)

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7:15

First of five remains of miners at Ekapa Minerals...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/09

Around 3PM today, Police in the Northern Cape confirmed that the first of five remains of miners at Ekapa Minerals have been retrieved. The men were trapped 800m underground in mid-February. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ulrich Hendricks, SABC News Reporter in the Northern Cape

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39:33

Fireside Chat with Pandelani Nefolovhodwe

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/06

Today we are pleased to be joined by one of the Black Consciousness movement cadres, Pandelani Nefolovhodwe. During the dark days of our struggle against apartheid, Nefolovhodwe and many other leaders amplified the black voice, advocating for civil rights, social justice and equality. We hope that his story will inspire others to stand for what they believe in and know that their voice matters. GUEST: Pandelani Nefolovhodwe, one of the founders of Black Consciousness movement & former Deputy

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6:28

Court rules against unilateral VAT powers of finance...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/06

The DA and the EFF welcomed a court ruling that has declared the unilateral powers of the finance minister to determine the valued-added tax rate as unconstitutional. Let’s get more on this from… GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF National Spokesperson

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7:39

Miners trapped at Ekapa Mineral’s Joint Shaft

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/06

Earlier today, a Prayer session was held in Kimberley by the Northern Cape government for the five men still trapped at Ekapa Mineral’s Joint shaft. Family members of the five miners were also present at the session. As it stands, the men are presumed deceased after a mud rush more than 2 weeks ago. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ulrich Hendricks, SABC News Reporter

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9:39

legal application brought by the North West...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/06

Madlanga adjourns till Monday The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has adjourned until Monday. Key to today’s proceedings was the legal application brought by the North West businessman Suleiman Carrim who wanted his appearance at the commission to be heard in-camera. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security strategist and Exco member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

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14:09

Remembering Mosioua Lekota

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/04

Former Congress of the People (Cope) MP and deputy leader, Willy Madisha pays tribute to Mosioua Lekota, praising him for building a solid legacy. Lekota served the nation in several important leadership roles. He was Premier of the Free State from 1994 to 1996 during the formative years of provincial government, and later served as Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2008, contributing to the transformation and development of the country’s defence establishment. In late 2008, he co-founded

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8:59

Consumer Credit Index data

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

Post this year’s Budget Speech. TransUnion has just released its Consumer Credit Index, showing that household credit health remains in recovery with policy developments likely to reinforce this trend. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: Fatgie Adams - head of credit risk @TransUnion

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10:50

Samsung Galaxy S26 series

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

Last Wednesday, 25 February, Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI[i] experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. Zahir Cajee MX Lead for Product and Commercial, Samsung South Africa

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8:44

Ipid’s Phala Phala report no longer secret

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has declassified its report into the Phala Phala farm robbery. Let’s get reaction from the African Transformational Movement (ATM), the party that laid a complaint with the investigating directorate. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National Spokesperson

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3:51

King Misuzulu's call to rename KwaZulu-Natal

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini’s campaign to rename KwaZulu-Natal to KwaZulu is once again back in the news. Let’s get reaction on this from… GUEST: Willies Mchunu: MK Party Convener in KwaZulu-Natal

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19:23

The reigning monarch of the Zulu nation and AmaZulu...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

The reigning monarch of the Zulu nation and AmaZulu Kingdom, King Misuzulu kaZwelithini is calling for the removal of ‘Natal’ from the province’s name, proposing it be renamed simply ‘KwaZulu’. The King is of the view that the name ‘Natal’ represents colonial imposition and is inappropriate. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Professor Jabulani Maphalala, President of African historians and Advisor to King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, he has

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6:52

Madlanga Commission to apply for a warrant of arrest...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

The Madlanga Commission has revealed that it will apply for a warrant of arrest against Brown Mogotsi, should he not submit a satisfactory medical certificate. Mogotsi failed to appear before the commission this morning due to being sick. To react to this is…. GUEST: Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest South Africa

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14:30

Latest on Iran attacks

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

Iran continues to strike Israel and US assets in the Gulf, as the number of casualties rises across the region amid intensifying Israeli and US attacks on Iran. But what has caused this mayhem? Joining for this discussion is….. GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middle East Centre

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9:04

Labour officials arrest ‘undocumented foreigners’...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/02

Earlier today, a number of undocumented foreigners were arrested during an inspection by the department of employment and labour at two construction sites in Clayville, Ekurhuleni. You might have missed this, but a few weeks ago there was a video trending of a guy on a construction addressing President Ramaphosa about foreigners reporting for work while South Africans enjoy Valentine’s Day. Could these inspections be motivated by that? Let’s find out from… GUEST: Jomo Sibiya,

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36:50

Fireside Chat with Dr Louise van Rhyn

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/27

Today we are joined by Dr Louise van Rhyn, a patriotic South African, who over the years has managed to combine business acumen with a mission driven focus to solve complex societal problems. Those who know her well, admire her ability to articulate a compelling, purpose driven vision that inspires action. Join us as she takes us through her personal journey, life experiences, challenges and lessons.GUEST: Dr Louise van Rhyn, Leadership development expert & Social entrepreneur

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8:38

Budget Speech: Social Support

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/25

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that the South African government, through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has significantly intensified efforts to curb fraud within the social grant system. According to him, SASSA has upgraded its biometric and income verification processes, resulting in nearly 35 000 grants being identified as incorrect or fraudulent, and immediately terminated. GUEST: Rachel Bukasa, Executive Director of the Black Sash

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10:56

Budget Speech: Section27’s reaction

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/25

It’s public knowledge that Section27 monitors national budgets to ensure they uphold socio-economic rights, focusing on protecting education, health, and social services from austerity-driven budget cuts. They advocate for pro-poor, equitable spending and actively oppose funding reductions for critical frontline services. I’m sure they will be pleased to hear that spending on education remains the largest component at 23.7 per cent over the medium term. To react to this, we are joined

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5:40

Budget Speech Reaction: ACDP

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/25

The ACDP believed that public finances were turning in the right direction, however, the party is of the view that firm leadership is required to deliver accelerated economic growth and create jobs. What do they then make of today’s budget speech? Joining me on the line now is… GUEST:Steve Swart,ACDP MP

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9:38

Budget Speech Reaction: ANC

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/25

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa is finally seeing a shift following over a decade of financial struggles. We’ll spend the next few minutes getting reaction from political parties on today’s budget speech. Let’s start with… Guest: Joe Maswanganyi, ANC MP and Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance

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