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10:10

A group of 49 Afrikaners who have been given refugee...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/12

A group of 49 Afrikaners who have been given refugee status by the Trump administration have officially left the country. They will be arriving in the US shortly and they are expected to hold a press conference upon arrival. But, was it wise of them to go there as refugees and what do they stand to gain or lose? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Professor Loren Landau, Senior Researcher with Wits University’s African Centre for Migration and Society

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28:12

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Professor Mashudu Tshifularo

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

This year marks six years since Professor Mashudu Tshifularo performed the world’s first middle ear transplant, using 3D printed bones. Some often describe him as someone behind many firsts, in 2001 for instance, he was the first black ENT specialist and among the youngest in the country when he was appointed to the Medunsa Department of Otorhinolaryngology and in 2008, he performed a bloodless operation, and at the time it was believed to be the first operation of its kind in the world. So

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10:01

SAPS KZN’s Soweto Derby safety plans

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

SAPS in KZN held a media briefing this morning to outline their safety plans ahead of tomorrow’s Soweto Derby Cup Final at Moses Mabhida Stadium. To get a sense of what will be happening there tomorrow, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

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9:09

Trump officials seek to bring first white South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

The United States is working to bring the first group of white South Africans it has classified as refugees to the country early next week, The New York Times reported earlier today, citing officials briefed on the plans and documents obtained by the newspaper. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease -

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7:57

Examining the proposed Power to the People...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

We learn more about Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality’s (FREE SA) proposed Power to the People Constitutional Amendment Bill that’s going to be submitted to Parliament at the end of this month. According to the organisation, the proposed bill is aimed at addressing three fundamental flaws in South Africa’s political structure, namely; “an oversized and unaccountable Cabinet, state-owned monopolies choking the economy, and centralised policing that leaves

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9:12

What Pope Leo’s election means for the future of the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

Now that a new Pope has been chosen: What Pope Leo’s election means for the future of the Catholic Church? Some are already speculating that Pope Leo XIV will likely continue his predecessor’s path in his own image. But how much do we know about him in terms of his leadership style? GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdiocese of Durban & former head of the Theology @St Augustine College

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9:31

Gauteng govt says 37% of senior officials failed...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/09

The Gauteng government says 37% of senior officials in the Gauteng government have failed their lifestyle audits. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vuyo Mhaga, Spokesperson for Gauteng Provincial Government

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7:33

SABC Plus reach 1 million registered users

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

Earlier today, the SABC announced that SABC Plus, its Over-The-Top streaming platform, has reached an impressive 1 million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024. This significant milestone highlights the success of SABC’s digital migration strategy and the growing demand for accessible, high-quality local content. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Khanyisa Melwa, SABC Marketing Manager: Digital Corporate Affairs and Marketing

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7:39

Blind SA has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

Blind SA has welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling that has made it easier for blind people in South Africa to access copyrighted works without having to encounter any legal hurdles or complications from the copyright holder. The organisation had approached the court, challenging certain provisions of the country’s copyright law that made it impossible for blind people in South Africa to convert reading materials without the permission of the copyright holder. For more on what this ruling

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18:47

Can we still refer to the City of Joburg as “a world...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor, wrote a piece yesterday where she asks if we can still refer to the City of Joburg as “a world class African city” as the city government continues to call itself? Ferial joins me on the line to discuss this and take us through the various stages of decline, the City of Joburg has went through over the years… GUEST: Ferial Haffajee, Daily Maverick Associate Editor

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8:51

More than 50% of SA employees are suffering from...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

SADAG’s latest survey has revealed that more South Africans are finding it hard to cope in the workplace. According to the study, more than 50% of employees in the country are suffering from mental health related illnesses. Clearly this is a huge problem as it will ultimately affect the productivity of the country. But what are some of the major reasons behind this problem? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Cassey Chambers, SADAG’s Operations Director

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8:24

Sbusiso Ndlovu and his partner found dead

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

The African Media and Communicators Forum has confirmed that missing journalist Aserie Sibusiso Ndlovu and his partner, Zodwa Precious Mdhluli are no more. According to the forum, the couple’s remains were discovered this morning at an advanced stage of decomposition. Ndlovu and his partner disappeared in February this year and they were last seen in Mamelodi. For more on this, we are now joined by….. GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Chairperson of the African

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8:52

Operation Vulindlela 2.0

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/08

President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday. Tackling failing local governments, reshaping housing and public transport to bridge spatial divides, and driving digital transformation are the priorities of phase two of Operation Vulindlela. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Pali Lehohla, Former statistician general

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12:56

DA submitted motions of no confidence in both the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

The DA in Johannesburg has officially submitted motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor, Cllr Dada Morero and the Speaker of the Johannesburg City Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader

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8:19

PAC, ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network meeting

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

Last night, the PAC, facilitated a meeting between the ANC and the Afrikaner Leadership Network which includes the Solidariteit Movement, Solidariteit, AfriForum, the Afrikaner bond and Southern African Agri Initiative. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

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9:06

Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has stated that he will write to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to seek clarity on why eight members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit were cleared of charges by the South African Police Service during an internal disciplinary process. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ian Cameron, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police

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17:21

Youth Month Commemoration and SA’s state of affairs

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

In a wide ranging interview, anti-apartheid activist and human rights advocate, Dr Allan Boesak discusses the 2025 commemoration of Youth Month. Some of you may be aware that this year also marks 40 years since the Trojan Horse Massacre occurred at Belgravia, in Athlone, Cape Town - where three students died and several others were injured. GUEST: Dr Allan Boesak, anti-Apartheid activist & Chairperson of the Walter & Albertina Sisulu Foundation for Social Justice

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10:04

Cardinals from across the globe gather to elect new Pope

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

Today, Roman Catholic cardinals are convening in the Sistine Chapel in Italy to elect a Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis. We understand that under the conclave rules, a new Pope can only be elected through a two-third majority of votes. But what does the entire process entail? To give us a better understanding on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Father Rodney Moss, retired Catholic priest at Archdioces of Durban & former head of the Theology Department @St Augustine College

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7:11

DA tables a motion of no confidence against Joburg...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/07

The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has confirmed that it has tabled a motion of no confidence in Joburg Executive Mayor, Dada Morero and Speaker of Council, Nobuhle Mthembu. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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7:36

Al-Azhar Mosque receives bomb threat

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

The Al-Azhar Mosque in District Six has confirmed that it has received a threatening message, warning of a planned bombing. Following this threat, the Al-Azhar Masjid has taken the necessary precautionary measures to tighten their security. GUEST: Ighsaan Higgins, Al-Azhar Masjid Spokesperson

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