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4:57

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

A fire beneath the M1 South in the Johannesburg CBD disrupted traffic on the highway earlier today. City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services and Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department were on the scene. To get an update on what was happening there, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson

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10:09

T20 Africa High Level Dialogue was recently held...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

We unpack the outcomes of the T20 Africa High Level Dialogue which was recently held under the theme “Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order”. The event concluded yesterday and it was attended by policymakers, leading African think tanks, academics and international experts. One of those experts is Dr Olayinka Ajala from Leeds Beckett University. GUEST: Dr Olayinka Ajala, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Leeds Beckett University

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12:37

SAFTU rallies for workers' rights on International...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) marked the International Workers’ Day with a rallying cry for solidarity against government austerity measures, proposed labour law amendments, and the widening inequality gap. For more on this, I am joined in the line by… GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

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12:44

May Day: What milestones should we celebrate?

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

As we celebrate May Day. We chat to Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba and our discussion focuses on the challenges facing the working class in South Africa and what needs to be done legislation wise to address them. Our theme for today is “31 Years of Freedom and Democracy - What’s the state of the working class in South Africa”. One of the key issues that a democratic South Africa needs to address, is to narrow the inequality gap - 31 years later, have we succeeded in tackling this issue

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12:36

Are trade unions still a relevant force in South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/05/01

Renowned labour analyst and educator, Terry Bell reflects on trade unionism and politics in South Africa, and is of the view that the future of trade unions is uncertain as the union movement is weaker today and more fragmented. GUEST: Terry Bell, Labour analyst & Educator

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8:18

Cosatu says SARS must target rich tax evaders

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

Now that the proposed VAT hike has been scrapped. The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged SARS to consider taxing the wealthy more than the poor, particularly those who evade taxes. They argue that this will boost government revenues. GUEST: Matthew Parks, Cosatu’s Parliamentary Coordinator

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13:50

We need labor laws that you can't just wake up and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

Earlier on, I spoke to the Michael Bagraim, the DA’s Spokesperson on Employment & Labour about the party’s constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

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7:01

EFF councillor ditches red berets for DA in Cape Town...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

In a first in the City of Cape Town, an EFF councillor has jumped ship to join the DA. Yesterday, Lungiswa Ntshuntshe was welcomed to the party by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town

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13:21

Commission of Inquiry into TRC cases

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa will establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe whether there were attempts to obstruct the investigation or prosecution of apartheid-era crimes referred by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to the NPA. For more on this, I’m joined on the line by… GUEST: Lukhanyo Calata, Fort Calata’s son

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9:05

Trump’s 100 Days in Office vs Election Campaign Promises

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

US President Donald Trump has reached the 100-day mark of his presidency. Many of you may recall that during his election campaign, he made a lot of promises but most importantly he made it very clear that his second term in the White House will be all about putting the interests of the American people first. While some may argue that most of his promises have been achieved through executive orders, some may counter that argument and say his presidency has not yet delivered on the pledges he made,

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12:23

DA takes labour minister to court over employment...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/30

The Democratic Alliance has launched a constitutional challenge to Section 15A of the Employment Equity Amendment Act. The party is arguing that in its current form, the Act gives the minister of labour unwarranted authority to enforce rigid national race quotas in the workplace. GUEST: Michael Bagraim, DA MP and the party’s Spokesperson on Employment and Labour

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5:49

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

The trial into the disappearance of seven-year-old Joshlin Smith continued at the Western Cape High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay today. The state prosecutor Advocate, Zelda Swanepoelin, says the case is the first of its kind in South Africa based on the set of facts. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Andile Mbanjwa, SABC News Reporter

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6:14

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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5:49

Minister Creecy release Easter Weekend road safety...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Transport Minister

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6:14

Three Missing Police Officers: Latest developments

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Police have recovered bodies suspected to be those of three missing SAPS officers: What’s the latest news? Let’s find out from…… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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8:51

Minister Creecy releases Easter Weekend road safety...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa released the Easter Weekend road safety report at a media briefing earlier today. Last month, government launched the 2025 Easter Season Road Safety Arrive Alive campaign. Launched on 20 March, the campaign will run until 2 May 2025, under the theme: “It begins with Me.” For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Barbara Creecy, Transport Minister

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6:36

Action SA Submits PAIA Request for IPID Report on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Action SA has formally submitted an application last week, in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), to obtain the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) report on the theft that took place at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Action SA National Chairperson

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17:14

Jay Naidoo says, "We don’t need politicians’ approval...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Former minister in Nelson Mandela’s cabinet and former general secretary of Cosatu, Mr Jay Naidoo shares thoughts on “31 years of democracy: what next for South Africa and how do we ensure that we don’t fail those who fought and died for the freedom and democracy that we enjoy today”. GUEST: Jay Naidoo, Author, activist & former General Secretary of Cosatu

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8:17

Police have confirmed that five bodies have been...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

In a surprising turn of events. Police have confirmed that a fourth body has been recovered as the search for the missing police officers took a twist this morning. Police national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe has also revealed that the identities of the three bodies that were retrieved from the Hennops river in Centurion have not yet been confirmed. GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson

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13:09

Latest developments on Kashmir attack

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/29

Last week, you may have listened to our interview with Salman Khan, following the attack on civilian tourists in Kashmir. Well, today we are joined by someone who is based in New Delhi who will give us an update and to a certain extent India’s perspective in terms of how the country’s authorities are handling this matter and what informed their initial response post the attack. What we know so far, following this horrific attack is that authorities in India have detained more people for

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