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5:55

USAID cuts spark protests in Kenya

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/04

Let’s move to Kenya now where widespread demonstrations erupted yesterday in Kakuma Refugee Camp. We understand that the protests erupted over food and water shortages in the camp, following funding cuts from the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID). This has also affected a huge portion of the health workforce in the East African country. According to UNAIDS, Kenya relies on direct U.S funding for 29 percent of its HIV-related spending. To react to this is …… GUEST

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6:38

Trial begins for Joshlin Smith's kidnapping

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

One of the most anticipated trials in the Western Cape finally began today, at the White City Multipurpose Centre in Saldanha Bay. Residents came out in their numbers to attend the proceedings, a first of its kind in the area. Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer joins me on the line to shed light on the case being moved from the High Court to a Multipurpose Centre… GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and Advocacy Officer

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13:53

VAT costs for being in the GNU

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

A few weeks ago, the EFF opposed a VAT increase but also said they would join the so-called government of national unity if the DA left. The ANC has now suggested they will approach the EFF if DA declines to support their VAT plan. For a bit of analysis on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

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10:11

Afrikaners are not victims’: Civic movement...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

The not-for-profit organisation Betereinders unveiled its “Not USA, but You SA” campaign in Pretoria on Saturday. Over a braai and under a banner proclaiming their campaign, the group said they did not believe Afrikaners were victims who needed refuge in the US due to the government's land policies. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Johan Erasmus, Betereinders member

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8:41

Legally, what would constitute a treason charge?

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

What actually constitutes a treasonous act according to South African law? Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys joins me on the line to help us understand the legalities behind a treason charge… GUEST: Nthabiseng Dubazana, Legal Analyst from Dubazana Attorneys

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10:19

Organisations call for Afriforum to be charged with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

South African politicians and citizens alike are increasing the calls for lobby group AfriForum to be charged with treason for allegedly perpetuating disinformation about farm killings, the Expropriation Act and more on the world stage. The South African National Civics Organisation is one of the groups that believes AfriForum is guilty of treason, economic sabotage, foreign interference, and incitement of racial panic. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Buntu Gwija Deputy

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7:24

EFF march to Joburg Water

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

Today, EFF in Gauteng marched to Joburg Water, demanding an immediate end to water-shedding. The party also wants a comprehensive plan for water safety and sustainable water management. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Dumisani Baleni, EFF Spokesperson in Gauteng

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7:35

Arab League emergency summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

Tomorrow, Arab League members will meet in Cairo to discuss Egypt’s comprehensive vision for rebuilding Gaza. This in so many ways is aimed at countering Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza. But experts have warned that the difficulty with Egypt’s plan lies in financing it. So how vital is tomorrow’s meeting and what can we expect from it? For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

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14:12

ActionSA has announced several legislative proposals,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/03

ActionSA has announced several legislative proposals, including one bill that if passed into law will see the abolishment of deputy ministers and limit the president’s powers to make cabinet appointments. Joining us to explain the party’s proposed reforms is….. GUEST: Athol Trollip, ActionSA Parliamentary leader

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41:25

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr Tessa Dowling

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

As we wrap up International Mother Tongue Language Month. Today we are joined by someone who has been described as an erudite scholar of note when it comes to mother tongue education, Dr Tessa Dowling. She is an acclaimed Xhosa lecturer with a Distinguished Teacher Award from UCT. GUEST: Dr Tessa Dowling, Senior Lecturer in the African Languages Section of the School of Languages and Literatures at the University of Cape Town

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12:40

The issue of ‘cash back’ allegations levelled against...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

As you may have heard, in the previous hour we spoke to Thandi Mkhanzana who is representing Women In Tourism about the issue of ‘cash back’ allegations levelled against government officials. We are taking this issue forward now as we are joined by MEC Mvoko who is going to tell us more about the Treasury’s action plan in terms of how they are dealing with this issue as we know that this has been going on for quite some time now (since 2019 to be precise). GUEST: Mlungisi Mvoko,

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8:02

Civil society organisations concerned with branded...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

Civil society organisations committed to food justice, children’s health and education rights put out a statement yesterday detailing their concern by the recent handover of McDonald’s-branded ‘Mi Desk’ desks to two Cape Town schools, facilitated by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube. This follows similar corporate-branded desk donations from Old Mutual and Hollywood Bets. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mahfouz Raffee, Head of

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8:41

Finance MEC in the Eastern Cape, Mlungisi Mvoko has...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

Finance MEC in the Eastern Cape, Mlungisi Mvoko has warned government officials in the province not to engage in illegal activities that are at variance with government’s code of conduct. This after he was made aware that some government employees were unethically exchanging travelling and accommodation vouchers for cash, something that affects the accommodation industry negatively. Joining us to explain how this practice is crippling the accommodation sector is…… GUEST: Thandi

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11:56

Spaza shops registration deadline

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

Today marks the deadline for the registration of spaza shops and food handling outlets. Cogta Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has made it clear that today’s deadline will not be extended. But how has this process affected the country’s foreign-owned spaza shops so far? GUEST: Amir Sheikh, Chairman of the African Diaspora Forum

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8:51

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/28

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will today meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump to sign an agreement for the US to exploit Ukraine’s rare earth mineral resources. This as he attempts to leverage Ukraine’s mineral wealth for future US security guarantees. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST (Ukraine): Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

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10:05

Trump orders USAID-funded HIV organisations in SA to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/27

Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa, who receive their funds through the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, woke up to letters that were sent overnight telling them their grants have been ended, permanently. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

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7:22

The EAF-Nansen Programme is celebrating 50 years this...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/27

We look at the work of the EAF-Nansen Programme that is celebrating 50 years this year. This as we assess its contributions to fisheries management and biodiversity conservation and its partnership with South Africa, and beyond. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Merete Tandstad, EAF-Nansen Programme Coordinator of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)

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10:12

eThekwini Municipality Water Issues

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/27

Yesterday I spoke to Asad Gaffar, the chairperson of the eThekwini Ratepayers’ Protest Movement about water issues residents in the eThekwini Municipal have been faced with. It is so bad, residents in that area are now threatening to withhold their municipal payments. Ednick Msweli, Head of water and sanitation in eThekwini joins me on the line to share what the municipality is doing about these water issues GUEST: Ednick Msweli, Head of water and sanitation

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8:36

SOPA Reports: Limpopo and North West

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/27

Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, delivered her first State of the Province Address under the 7th administration. Her colleague in the North West, Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, also delivered his maiden State of the Province Address during the Official Opening of the North West Provincial Legislature. We’ll cross to two SABC reporters from the two provinces to get a report on some of the key points from today’s addresses… GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC News Reporter in the

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9:49

The Global Watch: AfriForum’s visit to the US - is it...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/27

We ask this question after an AfriForum and Solidarity Movement delegation met with representatives of the Trump administration in Washington yesterday to discuss what the group terms the ANC’s reckless policies and poor governance of the country. To give us a sense of how the group’s visit has been covered in the U.S is…. GUEST (U.S): Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News US Correspondent

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