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9:52

Budget Speech Reaction: Action SA

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/25

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says South Africa is finally seeing a shift following over a decade of financial struggles. We’ll spend the next few minutes getting reaction from political parties on today’s budget speech. Let’s start with… GUEST: Atholl Trollip, Action SA MP

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8:55

What will it take to make SA’s education a global...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/24

The Education + Graduate Summit (TEGS) is on a mission to convene South Africa’s education custodians to join in on the mandate of redesigning our education system and not only make it work for the majority but for the economy and everyday life. To tell us more about their mission and what it entails is…. GUEST: Bogosi Motshegwa, founder of The Education + Graduates Summit (TEGS)

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13:08

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli hosts Community Youth...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/24

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli hosted a Community Youth Services Outreach Programme in Mfuleni, Cape Town, aimed at connecting young people with government services, employment opportunities, skills development programmes and civic services. She joins us now to outline the objectives of this important programme. GUEST: Nonceba Mhlauli, Deputy Minister in the Presidency

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8:13

UJ and Good Work Foundation join forces to empower...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/23

The University of Johannesburg and the Good Work Foundation have signed a research partnership agreement aimed at improving students’ well-being, educational outcomes and employment prospects in South Africa’s rural youth. Joining us to explain how this partnership will improve the lives of rural youth is ……. GUEST: Nicola Taylor, Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg

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11:08

Budget Speech: Build-Up

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/23

As South Africa approaches Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech, tax specialist Lance Collop warns that South Africans are facing a “Silent Budget” and a year where take-home pay will shrink even if tax rates don’t rise. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……GUEST: Lance Collop, Tax Specialist & founder of Collop Tax Collective

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14:18

International Mother Language Day

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/20

Tomorrow marks International Mother Language Day, which is observed annually on the 21st of February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, multilingualism, and the protection of mother tongues. To commemorate this important day - tomorrow, the Goethe-Institute South Africa will host the International Mother Language Day event aimed at highlighting the importance of multilingualism, cultural identity, and language education. The event will be attended by various organisations, educators,

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6:39

7th Annual Social Justice Lecture

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/20

As I’ve been saying all week, The National Pulse is broadcasting live from the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town because SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice for the 7th Annual Social Justice Lecture hosted by Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. The 2026 SJ Lecture will be delivered by Rt Hon. Baroness Amos LG CH PC and we will broadcast it live just after five thirty this afternoon. Joining

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13:44

7th Annual Social Justice Lecture

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/20

As I’ve been saying all week, The National Pulse is broadcasting live from the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town becauseSAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice for the 7thAnnual Social Justice Lecture hosted by Professor Thuli Madonsela, the Director of theCentre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University. Let’s have a conversation with some of the people attending this lecture. Joining me now is… GUEST: Elretha Vaax - Law student at

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7:11

Employment and Labour Ministry activate R1.5...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/19

Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth and the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, will tomorrow preside over a ceremony in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, to formally activate over R1.5 billion in Labour Activation Programme contracts to companies in Gauteng Province. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Thobeka Magcai, Employment and Labour Ministry Spokesperson

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12:37

SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/19

SAfm has partnered with Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) for the 7thAnnual Social Justice Lecture.The lecture will take place tomorrow at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town. The Lecture aims to spotlight social justice as a global challenge and it also serves as an opportunity to educate members of society about the importance of equal enjoyment of all rights and freedoms. GUEST: Professor Thuli Madonsela, Director of theCentre for Social Justice (CSJ) at Stellenbosch

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11:56

SA’s Literacy Challenges

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/18

Let’s now look at the Nal’ibali’s Leadership in Literacy Dialogue that happened earlier today. Nal’ibali has been running a series of dialogues and conversations on leadership in literacy in cities and towns across the country as they attempt to find solutions aimed at addressing South Africa’s literacy challenges. Some of you are probably aware that South Africa faces a severe literacy crisis, withPIRLS 2021 Data showing that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for

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8:30

2026 Local Government Elections: IEC’s Tertiary...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/18

We unpack the Electoral Commission’s Tertiary Institutions Campaign that is aimed at improving voter participation amongst students at tertiary institutions as well as encourage participation in the country’s democratic processes. GUEST: Bonolo Modise: IEC’s Head of Elections in the North West province

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5:26

Transet

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

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10:43

Youth Unemployment remains stubbornly high

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

South Africa’s unemployment rate has dropped but the country has added 2.6 million people to the number of unemployed over the past ten years, with youth unemployment remaining critically high. So what needs to be done to turn things around? GUEST:

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11:03

Remembering Jesse Jackson

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

In conversation with Tricia ‘CK’ Hoffler, a prominent US attorney and the CEO of the CK Hoffler Firm, who has served as legal counsel to civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition for over three decades. GUEST (Dallas-US): Tricia ‘CK’ Hoffler: CEO of the CK Hoffler Firm

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3:38

Springs Residents Still Searching For Gold

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

We saw something similar happen in KZN a few years ago, now it is happening in Springs, east of Johannesburg. Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement are searching for gold at a kraal that has allegedly been hijacked by locals following the discovery of gold particles in the area. Let’s get more information on this from… GUEST: Nontsikelelo Mkhabela, SABC News Reporter

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8:38

SAMWU Ekurhuleni on vetting of EMPD Officers

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

The City of Ekurhuleni has started vetting its Metro Police Officers via an independent forensic firm. The appointed firm is expected to hand in a report within two months. The Union representing most of the workers, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU), believes there is no justification for the City of Ekurhuleni’s decision to vet all its metro police officers. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Chris Mavundla, SAMWU Ekurhuleni Regional Secretary

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7:33

Sizekhaya Holdings ready to start in June

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

In June this year, Sizekhaya Holdings will become the fourth operator of the South African National Lottery. Joining us to share the organisation’s vision and also to tell us more about how they intend to transform the aspirations of this country’s citizens in a responsible manner is….. GUEST: Lebogang Ndadana, CEO of Sizekhaya Holdings

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11:39

Unemployment rate down by 0.5%

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/17

The official unemployment rate in South Africa has dropped to 31.4% in the fourth quarter of last year, that’s according to the latest data released by Statistics South Africa earlier today. The largest increases in employment were recorded in community and social services, construction and finance. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General of South African and head of Stats SA

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11:04

2026 Municipal Elections

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/16

As the country prepares for this year’s local government elections. We tell you more about the IEC’s Seminar that took place last week Wednesday, where industry experts deliberated on how disinformation and misinformation may impact the integrity of the upcoming municipal elections. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Titi Pitso, Commissioner at the Independent Electoral Commission

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