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6:32

Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

Earlier today, the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Special Investigating Unit, launched the Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum in Pretoria. We are joined on the line by, Kaizer Kganyago, Special Investigating Unit’s Spokesperson, to tell us a bit more about this Anti-Corruption Forum, but before we get to Kaizer, this is what Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon Schreiber, had to say at the launch… GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, Special Investigating

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7:28

Energy experts on Monday welcomed Eskom announcing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

Energy experts on Monday welcomed Eskom announcing the addition 800MW to the grid from Kusile Unit 6. Then yesterday, things changed slightly as Eskom warned of a risk of load shedding remaining high after six generation units went offline within 12 hours. What do we make of this? To help us make sense of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

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13:33

IMF says South Africa is the hardest place in the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

According to the latest IMF’s ease of doing business index, South Africa ranks last among 49 countries and it has been dubbed the most difficult place to do business in the world, something that Michael Jordaan finds hard to believe. So what needs to be done to help unlock South Africa’s full growth potential? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Michael Jordaan, Montegray Capital CEO

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8:39

Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

Diplomatic efforts to resolve eastern Congo’s conflict continue as the Southern and Eastern Africa blocks appoint five former heads of state, including Nigeria’s Olusegun Obasanjo, our former president Kgalema Motlanthe, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde to facilitate the peace process. This is certainly a powerful delegation but will they be able to deliver the much needed peace? How should they approach the negotiations and what kind of hurdles are they likely to face? Joining us

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9:31

Black Forum SA warns Public Works Minister not to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/25

Black Forum South Africa has asked Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works, not to proceed with the appointment of five new board members to the Independent Development Trust, arguing that the appointment process was flawed. The organisation is demanding that the minister must withdraw his request to the Master of the High Court to issue letters of authority by no later than 17:00pm today, warning that if he chooses to ignore their request, they will have no choice but to approach the High Court.

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10:51

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned to a hero's welcome in Cape Town yesterday. The ANC’s Dullah Omar Region was behind this homecoming at the Cape Town International Airport. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ndithini Tyhido, ANC Dullah Omar Region Chairperson

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9:13

World Tuberculosis Day: Trump ends SA's HIV and TB...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Cancellation letters, which end billions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend. Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa, joins me on the line to break down the impact this will have on research initiatives around HIV and TB… GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa

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10:06

March against undocumented foreigners

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Prominent radio personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organized a march today in a bid to curb influx of illegal foreigners. Jacinta spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane this morning about what the march aimed to achieve. Let’s find out how it all went today as I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March in March Organizer

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7:27

Police Ministry supports March in March

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

The Ministry of Police released a statement earlier today fully acknowledging and supporting the march we just spoke about with Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. To tell us more about why the Ministry supported this march, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Police Ministry Spokesperson

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8:08

Imara Artisan SMME Fund launch

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

We outline the objectives of the Imara Artisan SMME Fund that was launched recently. We understand that the fund will turn 20 000 Artisan SMMEs into drivers of job creation and it will also strengthen local economies, and foster inclusive socioeconomic progress. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Gladwyn Leeuw- CEO E Squared Investments

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41:03

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Ike Mthimunye

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we observe Human Rights Day today, we also remember the Langa-Sharpeville massacre and we are grateful to be joined by one of the PAC struggle stalwarts Isaac Mthimunye who is popularly known as ‘Ike’. Mthimunye was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island plus ten years in 1963. During the days of the liberation struggle, PAC members were among the first group of people in South Africa to be imprisoned on Robben Island. So join us as we chat to Ike Mthimunye about his

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9:10

World Happiness Report highlights Africa’s resilience...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg made history as the first African institution to host the launch of the World Happiness Report on World Happiness Day. This event not only celebrated the release of the 13th edition of the World Happiness Report but also cited Africa’s unique story of unity in diversity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Ubuntu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Talita Greying, UJ’s globally renowned well-being economist

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4:21

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Guest: Sophie Mokoena

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4:21

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega. The commemoration ceremony of the Langa Massacre took place at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter to give us an overview of what the keynote address was about and what other dignitaries had to say on stage… GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter

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21:46

A group of Progressive International parliamentarians...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we continue to unpack the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Today we are joined by Jeremy Corbyn who is part of the progressive international group of parliamentarians who recently voiced their support for South Africa and called on US President Donald Trump not to interfere with the country’s transformation agenda. The group is also accusing the U.S. of weaponising aid, following the issuance of its controversial executive orders. GUEST: (UK): Jeremy Corbyn, UK

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8:31

The South African Human Rights Commission has warned...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we commemorate Human Rights Day. The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. To elaborate further on the country’s ongoing challenges, we are joined by….. GUEST: Chris Niessen, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission

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6:37

SERI supports renaming of De Beer Street in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

Earlier this month, the City of Johannesburg commenced a public consultation process to rename De Beer Street in Braamfontein to Mthokozisi Ntumba Street. The 10th of March 2025 marked four years since Mr Ntumba was shot and killed during the Wits student protests that had spilled into the Braamfontein area. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Thato Masiangoako, SERI researcher

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11:28

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa advises the City of Joburg to put the process on hold until the diplomatic row is over Presidential Spokesman Vincent Magwenya says the government is engaging with the City of Johannesburg regarding the renaming of the Sandton Drive. This as they recognise the diplomatic sensitivities with the United States of America. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political Sciences @Unisa

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8:42

Human Rights Month: Affirmative Action Dialogue

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will host a dialogue on "Affirmative Action as a Means for Ensuring Racial Justice and the Protection of Human Rights." To get more information about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Rethabile Ratsomo, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s programme manager for the promoting non-racialism programme

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10:27

Public Works has not expropriated any land between...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana released a statement yesterday addressing the issues of expropriation of land in the country since 2014. According to the statement, Public Works has not expropriated any land between 2014 and 2024, but has assisted and paid for land needed by Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip

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