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5:29

Zimbabwe National Protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/31

Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where there is a national protest taking place today, but we do understand that the situation remains calm in the country, despite all the noise that was made leading up to this day. Security forces are patrolling city centres after warning against demonstrations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under threat from opponents within his governing ZANU-PF party, who are concerned that he wants to stay in office beyond his current presidential term, which ends in 2028

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34:33

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Busi Mavuso

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

Today we chat to another astute business leader who has earned her stripes in the business world, Busisiwe Mavuso, some of you probably know her as Busi Mavuso. In 2020 Busi was awarded the ‘Influencer of Influencers Award’ and last year she received the runner up ‘Business Leader of the Year Award’, from the Future Leader Forum. Hopefully her story will inspire you… GUEST: Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa

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8:58

You (MEC) described this year’s budget as a budget...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

You (MEC) described this year’s budget as a budget for “inclusive growth and development through government allocative efficacy”, how does this reflect on the distribution of the budget? A big percentage of the R97billion was once again distributed towards Education and Health, please elaborate on that choiceWith the province’s high unemployment rate remaining a concern, how does this budget respond to that issue? We know entrepreneurs have an important role to play in

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18:39

AfriForum condemns Constitutional Court ruling on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

Civil rights organization, AfriForum, has condemned what it called the Constitutional Court’s decision to "legalise" calls for violence against Afrikaners and farmers, exemplified by the chant “Kill the Boer". This condemnation follows the court's ruling yesterday, which dismissed AfriForum's application for leave to appeal regarding the chant. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum CEO

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8:30

Have you ever wondered as to what’s the value of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

According to the latest rankings by Brand Finance, the collective brand value of the top 100 South African brands reached R688.6 billion, with banking, retail, and telecoms contributing over 62% of the ranking’s total brand value. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Jeremy Sampson, MD of Brand Finance Africa

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6:50

Will the planned protests in Zimbabwe shake the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans to go about their business as usual on Monday. He has described those calling for protests as retrogressive individuals who are pursuing delusional ambitions. It is widely reported that Mnangagwa is facing growing dissent within his party, ZANU-PF, with some veterans calling for countrywide protests to force him to step down. We understand that most of them are concerned that he is planning to extend his rule beyond his current

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12:14

The EFF in the Northen Cape is calling on national...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/28

The EFF in the Northen Cape is calling on national government to review its position on the existence of Orania, arguing that its existence weakens unity in the country. GUEST: Shadrack Tlhaoele, EFF Provincial Chairperson in the Northern Cape

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7:58

Judge Dunstan Mlambo proposes mediation for civil cases

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

Gauteng High Court Judge President, Dunstan Mlambo has made an interesting proposal that seeks to make mediation mandatory before civil matters go to trial. According to him this will assist the High Court to deal with a massive backlog of civil trials. But how has this proposal been received so far and legally speaking, can it stand the test of time? For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, an admitted attorney of the High Court & Director @Dubazana Attorneys

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13:25

ANC Cape Town caucus leader resigns to join the DA

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

In an unprecedented move earlier today, the DA issued a statement just before a City of Cape Town council sitting was about to start in which the party announced that ANC caucus leader, Banele Majingo, resigned from the party to join the DA. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… Guest: Vusi Mdala, Secretary ANC Dullah Omar Regio

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8:46

Today marks exactly five years since President Cyril...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

Today marks exactly five years since President Cyril Ramaphosa placed the nation under a strict lockdown in 2020 to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Most of us are probably wondering, what if another pandemic like the deadly Covid-19 outbreak hits the country, will be able to handle it and if so, how well? To shed light on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of Wits University’s faculty of health sciences

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12:30

Water and Sanitation hosts National Water and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

South African Government will hold a National Water and Sanitation Indaba today and tomorrow at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Gauteng. This crucial gathering highlights the government’s commitment to tackling South Africa’s water security challenges and ensuring reliable, sustainable water and sanitation services for all citizens. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nikiwe Num, SALGA NEC member and Executive Mayor of Dr, Kenneth Kaunda District

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7:18

High Court suspends digital migration deadline

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has suspended the analogue switch-off deadline and interdicted the minister from implementing it pending a final determination. To react to this is….. GUEST: Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes @Media Monitoring Africa.

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11:37

ANC Cape Town leader defects to the DA

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/27

In a move that has been described by the Democratic Alliance as historic. Councillor Banele Majingo has resigned as leader of the ANC in the City of Cape Town Council and has joined the DA. In his statement, Majingo says he has come to realise that his personal values and principles are now more aligned with those of the Democratic Alliance. To react to this… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA member & Executive Mayor of Cape Town

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8:43

ATM’s proposed Foreign Agents Bill - what does it...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/26

According to the party, this bill will expose certain NGOs and civil society groups who discreetly entangle themselves in local politics on behalf of foreign funders, with the aim to push a particular narrative. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, President of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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12:33

Brent Bozell nominated as the US ambassador to SA

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/26

Brent Bozell's nomination as the US ambassador to South Africa has sparked debate among analysts about his potential to reshape US narratives about the country. To help us discuss this how this possible appoint may affect diplomatic relationships between South Africa and the US, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: John Stremlau, Honorary lecturer in International Relations at Wits

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6:31

Yakhe Kwinana extortion case

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/26

The formal bail application of former SAA board member, Yakhe Kwinana, in the extortion case continued at the East London Magistrates' Court today. Kwinana appeared in court for the first time on Monday on charges of extortion following her arrest in Johannesburg last week. SABC News Reporter, Sidima Mfeku, was in court and joins me on the line to give us details of today's proceedings... GUEST: Sidima Mfeku, SABC News Reporter

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12:22

Kill the Boer song debate erupts again. Do you think...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/26

Recently, Ellon Musk responded to Julius Malema singing ‘Kill the Boer’ song on Human Rights Day, asserting that the struggle song calls for genocide against white people. However though, some of you may recall that three years ago, the Equality Court ruled that the song does not constitute hate speech. But is the song still relevant today? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Seth Mazibuko, Patron of the Seth Mazibuko Foundation, human rights and anti-apartheid

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8:07

40 individuals arrested for SIM cards fraud in South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/26

In an international operation targeting transnational cybercrime. The Interpol-led Operation Red Card has seen seven African countries arresting more than 300 suspects. In South Africa, authorities managed to arrest 40 individuals and seized more than 1000 SIM cards and towers linked to a sophisticated SIM box fraud scheme. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the INTERPOL, Security Strategist & EXCO Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

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11:46

State Of The Nation Brand Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

In conversation with the CEO of Brand SA about this year’s State of the Nation Brand Report that was released today. The report highlights the organisation’s domestic and international research that is aimed at giving an accurate picture about South Africa’s domestic and global standing. GUEST: Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand SA

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10:27

ANC halts all conferences until members go through...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has halted all conferences until members go through a political education foundation course. In a letter sent to provinces last week, Mbalula said the ANC had decided a precondition for holding conference at all levels, regions and provinces, will be proof that its members had gone through the foundation course at the party’s political school. GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

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