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8:22

Budget Speech Reaction: Dr Azar Jammine

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Government will reduce the borrowing requirement over the 2025 MTEF period: it has also proposed budget reforms to improve the quality of spending and root out waste for the 2026 budget process. But what were some of the key take aways from this year’s budget? For more on this, we are joined by …… GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director & Chief Economist of Econometrix

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6:50

Budget Speech Reaction

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a hike in general fuel levy for petrol and diesel. Joining us to react to this is…… GUEST: Visvin Reddy, MK Party MP & National Convener of a lobby group called People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (Pappi)

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6:50

Budget 3.0 reaction: People Against Budget Cuts

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Labour and community-based organisations under the banner 'People Against Budget Cuts' held a media briefing earlier today at St George's Cathedral Small Hall in Cape Town. The collective held this briefing to voice concerns about the prospect of deepening austerity measures in the latest budget. What do the collective make of the budget delivered a few hours ago? I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Aliya Chikte, Member of People Against Budget Cuts

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8:18

Budget 3.0 reaction: EFF

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. We’ll be getting reaction from the EFF as well as getting comment from the party on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the US, particularly on who has been reported to being in the US with the President. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Chumani Matiwane, EFF MP

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8:19

As strong cold fronts are to approach KZN, with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Senzelwe Mzila: Spokesperson, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Co-Operative Governance & Traditional Affairs

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6:38

The Ophthalmological Society of South Africa (OSSA),...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Dr Cor van Zyl: Member of the South African Society of Ophthalmologists

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6:31

The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza has...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Prof. Chris Landsberg: Chair of African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at UJ (Minister Lamola's Special Advisor)

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12:40

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today meet with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Welile Nhlapo is a former ambassador, National Security Adviser to the President of South Africa and Struggle Veteran.

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4:49

Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

21 May 2025 1. Sudan – Khartoum Sudan’s military says it took full control of Greater Khartoum region that includes the capital Sudan’s military on Tuesday said it took full control of the Greater Khartoum region after a long-running battle against remnants of a paramilitary group in the region’s west and south. 2. Uganda – Kampala Ugandan lawmakers bring back military courts' ability to try civilians Ugandan lawmakers

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5:33

There are now reports that the Gauteng Provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Tasneem Motara: MEC, The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements

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7:10

The Department of Public Service and Administration...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Philani Mweli: The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA): Director Employment Management

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6:15

The Finance Minister Godongwana is scheduled to table...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Professor Jannie Rossouw: Wits Business School (Economist)

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4:06

Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Nomakhosazana...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/21

Guest: Thobeka Magcai, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Employment and Labour

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13:21

What’s on the Agenda for Ramaphosa-Trump Meeting?

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

A lot has been said about what’s likely to be discussed by these two leaders, with the Presidency making it clear that the meeting is aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States of America. Given the frosty relations between these two countries, many, including ratings agencies are worried that this could spill over to trade. But can South Africa prevent that from happening? What’s on the menu for team South Africa? For more on this

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6:38

NPA set to appeal Omotoso case

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will still appeal against the judgement which found Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, not guilty, saying his presence is not required. Attorney and Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys, Melusi Xulu joins me on the line to give us a legal analysis and tell us how likely is the NPA to succeed? GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys

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9:39

MK Party calling for the resignation of Shamila Batohi

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

MK Party’s Member of Parliament, Sbonelo Nomvalo joins us to explain why his organisation wants Advocate Shamila Batohi to resign. The party is not happy about the NPA’s handling of certain high-profile cases. But is it fair to call for her head? GUEST: Sbonelo Nomvalo, MK Party’s MP & Member of the Justice Portfolio Committee in Parliament

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9:29

Budget Speech build-up: Budget 3.0

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

Tomorrow afternoon, the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will table what many South Africans call Budget 3.0. With the proposed VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points having been scrapped, most people are concerned about whether spending will be lowered or not or if Budget 3.0 will be able to allocate more funding. To help us understand certain aspects in relation to tomorrow’s Budget Speech is…… GUEST: Dr Iraj Aberdian, Chief Economist @Pan African Investment and Research

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12:17

Four toddlers tragically die in Joburg fire

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

Four toddlers tragically died in a Johannesburg slum fire, highlighting severe overcrowding and unsafe living conditions in a property meant for six, but housing at least 32. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Aziz Ally, Community Activist

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7:21

FW de Klerk Foundation expects President Ramaphosa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

The FW de Klerk Foundation says they are hoping for a constructive dialogue between the Union Buildings and the White House. The foundation expects President Ramaphosa and President Trump to focus on matters that benefit both countries, rather than trivial domestic issues. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director @ the FW de Klerk Foundation

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11:20

Public Servants Association picket outside Prince...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/20

Earlier today, members of the Public Servants Association and political parties were picketing outside Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban, following the death of medical intern, Dr Aluluthi Mazwi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mlungisi Ndlovu, Public Servants Association spokesperson in KZN

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