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10:15

Action SA Rejects R230 Electricity Surcharge

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

Earlier on I spoke to Joburg Finance MMC, Margaret Arnolds, about the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month. Action SA has Rejected what it calls the Anti-Poor Adjustment Budget Due to R230 Electricity Surcharge. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mpumi Edward, Action SA Councillor and Section 79 chairperson for finance in the City of Joburg

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8:47

Urgent mental health support needed as SA teachers...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

The Teacher Preferences and Job Satisfaction in South Africa report, with findings based on a nationwide survey of over 1 500 teachers, complemented by follow-up telephonic interviews with 80 teachers, has revealed startling findings. To get a reaction to the latest study by the University of Stellenbosch, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nomusa Cembi, SADTU Media Officer

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6:59

Joint memorial service for three police constables

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

A joint memorial service for the three police constables whose bodies were retrieved from the Hennops River in Centurion last week took place at Bobbies Park in Bloemfontein today. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae were expected to attend the service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

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9:34

DA challenges Employment Equity Amendment in court

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

The Democratic Alliance is challenging the Employment Equity Amendment Act at the High Court in Pretoria today. The court action argues that the Employment Equity Act is both unfair and unconstitutional. SABC News reporter, Sibahle Motha, was in court for today’s proceedings and she joins me on the line to give us a report on what happened in court today… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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12:28

SA’s G20 Presidency: Outlining the objectives of the V20

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

As we continue to bring you more coverage of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. We are now joined by Professor Bonang Mohale, following the launch of the Values20 (V20) that took place this morning under the theme ‘Living Values: Enabling Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainable Development’. The V20 aims to support the G20 agenda by raising awareness of values and fostering consciousnesses of their role in shaping a just, inclusive, and sustainable society. GUEST: Professor Bonang

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9:46

City of Joburg clarifies the issue of the proposed...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

The Joburg Council has provided more clarity on the proposed plans to increase the prepaid electricity surcharge from R200 to R270 a month, saying there will be no such. This after several reports indicated that the City intended to increase the surcharge. The issue recently sparked widespread backlash from Joburg residents. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Margaret Arnolds, MMC for Finance in the City of Johannesburg

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7:04

ICJ dismisses Sudan’s genocide case

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/06

The International Court of Justice has dismissed a case brought by Sudan, accusing the United Arab Emirates of breaching the genocide convention by arming and funding the rebel paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the deadly Sudanese civil war. The court rejected Sudan’s request for emergency measures and ordered the case be removed from its docket. So what now for Sudan and the ongoing conflict? GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict resolution expert

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13:59

300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike”...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/05

Earlier on, there were reports that 300 EMPD officers who embarked on an “illegal strike” and blocked highways on the 19th of March 2025 were issued with pre-dismissal letters. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nkosana Gould, SAMWU Shop Steward Guest: Phakamile Mbengashe, Ekurhuleni Spokesperson

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5:10

Riverlea High School Fire

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/05

Last week Sunday, a fire broke out at Riverlea High School, destroying 11 classes. Four of the destroyed classrooms were actively used by Grade 8 learners. With learners going back to school today, what’s the plan for the Grade 8 learners and any other learners affected? For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson

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2:45

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/05

The Senzo Meyiwa trial resumed in the High Court in Pretoria today. You may recall that It was postponed last month to allow Advocate Charles Mnisi to complete preparations for accused number one, Muzi Sibiya’s defense. However, we understand that Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has postponed the matter to May 19 for further cross examination of the lead investigating officer in the murder case, Brigadier Bongani Gininda. To give us the latest in terms of what happened in court today

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8:28

How much longer can the GNU survive?

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/05

Tensions continue to grow within the government of national unity. Several reports suggest that some ANC MPs have expressed their concerns about the party’s indecisiveness on the DA’s participation in the Government of National Unity. It is widely reported that some party members raised their dissatisfaction about the DA’s recent court challenge of the employment equity amendment act. This afternoon the Democratic Alliance briefed the media ahead of tomorrow’s High Court

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10:37

Sudan has been arguing that the UAE’s alleged support...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/05

We unpack the International Court of Justice’s ruling on Sudan’s urgent request for provisional measures against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sudan has been arguing that the UAE’s alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), amounts to aiding and abetting genocide. GUEST: (Uganda): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

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36:02

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Brand Pretorius

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Today we are joined by Brand Pretorius, who is widely known for his outstanding and immense contribution to the motor industry. Over the years, Brand successfully built a strong reputation as a knowledgeable speaker on matters pertaining to leadership, business and particularly the motor industry. In 2011, he retired as CEO of the McCarthy Motor Group after having spent 38 years in the motor industry. Interestingly, he doesn’t describe stepping down from his full-time executive position in

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9:34

Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the City of Joburg...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the City of Joburg says it is time to speak out against the senseless killings and gun violence in and around the Eldorado Park community. A few years ago, the councillor said Eldorado Park is in a state of disaster, with the high levels of crime. Dwain Ponsonby, a councillor in the Eldorado Park area joins me on the line to tell us more about what is happening in Eldorado Park and share details on the Eldos Ceasefire march… GUEST: Cllr. Dwain Ponsonby, ward

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10:09

Court finds Kelly and co-accused guilty

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Kelly Smith and her co-accused have been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking Joshlin Smith. The Western Cape High Court has found that the state proved beyond reasonable doubt that Smith, her boyfriend, Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn sold the then six -year-old. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Gugu Xaba, Save The Children South Africa

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8:47

As a society we should never forget about Autism...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Some of you may be or may not be aware that last month was World Autism Acceptance Month. Our guest, Sisanda Maqina is disappointed that not much noise was made to raise awareness about persons with Autism. She is challenging South Africans to understand the daily lives of people living with Autism. GUEST: Sisanda Maqina, founder and Chairperson of Autistic Gifted and Awesome NPO

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11:05

Foreigners are prepared to pay a certain amount so...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Let’s move to KZN now where civil society organisations, together with some political parties led a march to Durban City Hall, demanding urgent government action to protect employment in the country and also reminding authorities that foreigners are a contributing factor to high unemployment in the country. GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President for Patriotic Alliance

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7:38

Protest over SA job Crisis

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/02

Protest over SA job Crisis: Is it fair to always blame foreign nationals for South Africa’s unemployment crisis? To respond to this is….. GUEST: Bongani Mazwi Mkhwanazi, Executive Secretary for Media and Publicity for Africa Diaspora Forum

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3:53

Buang Basadi prayer meeting

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Buang Basadi organised a prayer session in Bloemfontein today to comfort families who are battling to find closure after 3 police officers lost their lives in Centurion while travelling to Limpopo last week. SABC News Reporter, Kamo Tsotetsi, was at the prayer session and joins me on the line… GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter

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8:17

Constables vehicle found

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Police have found the car of the three Constables whose bodies were found this week at the Hennops River in Centurion. To give us a wrap on this tragic story is….. GUEST: Monique Lewis, SABC News reporter

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