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3:34

Change of SASSA cards to Postbank cards deadline...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/14

The Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe released a joint statement today announcing an extension to the SASSA cards to Postbank cards process. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kwena Moloto, Department of Communications & Digital Technologies’ Ministry Spokesperson

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14:12

Water crisis: What can be done?

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/14

Yesterday, I spoke to Puleng Mopeli, from Joburg Water’s Communication and Marketing Department about the water crisis the city is currently facing. Many other areas in South Africa are facing similar struggles. Civil engineer and associate director at NR Aqua, Bulelani Ndebele, joins me on the line to talk about possible solutions for water supply in South Africa… GUEST: Bulelani Ndebele, Civil engineer and associate director at NR Aqua

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5:28

Call for submissions in respect of SAHRC’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/14

The South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Office confirms that it has received several complaints concerning unplaced learners in Gauteng for the 2025 academic year. These learners are those who should be attending school, including in schools for learners with special educational needs and centres, but have not been allocated a place in any school yet. Zamantungwa Mbeki, South African Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Manager joins me on the line to tell

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11:04

Duduzile Zuma Sambudla’s apology letter part2

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/14

MK Party member Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has issued another apology letter, this time around directed to the party’s secretary general Floyd Shivambu after her recent distasteful public remarks which have caused offence, division and disruption within the MK Party. But how genuine is her apology considering the fact that she didn’t sincerely apologise to Floyd the first time around? GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, Independent political analyst

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10:02

Lerato Mataboge elected as new AU Commissioner for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/14

In conversation with Lerato Mataboge who was recently elected as the new AU Commissioner for infrastructure and energy by the African Union Executive Council. Prior to this appointment, Lerato championed transformative infrastructure projects across the continent, advocating for sustainable energy and regional connectivity. Interestingly, she currently holds the position of Deputy Director General in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. GUEST (Ethiopia): Lerato Mataboge, AU

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10:05

The MK Party is pointing fingers at Floyd Shivambu,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

Earlier on, I spoke to Samkelo Maseko about the tensions that have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech. Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast joins me on the line to share his political analysis of what's happening in the MK Party GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

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4:59

Brutal killing of Raygun the baboon

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

Not sure if you’ve seen this story but a baboon named Raygun, was killed at a school in Delmas last week. This morning, a second baboon, was spotted and captured on his way to Pretoria. There’s now a reward for any information on what happened to Raygun. To tell us more, I am joined on the line by… Guest: Samanta Stelli, Publicity & Communications Officer at the NSPCA

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7:22

The Johannesburg High Court has been temporarily...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

The Johannesburg High Court has been temporarily closed due to a water shortage. Johannesburg is facing a severe water crisis, with 28 out of 61 reservoirs and towers at critically low levels or completely without water. … joins me on the line to talk about this water crisis and shed light on when can Joburg residents expect things to be sorted out… GUEST: Puleng Mopeli, from Joburg Water’s Communication and Marketing Department

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10:22

Minara Chamber of Commerce elects Ebrahim Patel as...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

We hear from the newly elected President of the Minara Chamber of Commerce, Ebrahim Patel. According to Patel, members of the Chamber can look forward to an array of opportunities as he intends to expand its influence and strategic partnerships. GUEST: Ebrahim Patel, President of the Minara Chamber of Commerce

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7:38

U.S President Donald Trump has spoken to both Russian...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

U.S President Donald Trump has spoken to both Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky about the possibilities of achieving peace. According to Trump, Putin agreed that Washington and Moscow will immediately engage in direct negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. So, should we be optimistic that peace may finally prevail in that part of the world? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Professor John Stremlau, Professor of International Relations

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13:08

Tensions have escalated within the MK Party after its...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

We understand that tensions have escalated within the MK Party after its Parliamentary leader, Dr John Hlophe was allegedly handed a poorly prepared SONA Speech. Also it is public knowledge that some members of the party are reportedly jostling for power. It’s been a year and two months since the party was formed - how should we characterise its trajectory so far? For more on this, we are joined by ……. GUEST: Samkele Maseko, SABC News Senior Reporter

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8:11

Mastercard

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/13

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel

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8:27

Expropriation Act in court: Legal Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

Earlier on I spoke to DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, about the DA challenging the Expropriation Act; arguing that the law is unconstitutional and, therefore, invalid. Does the party have a strong case? … joins me on the line for legal analysis… Guest: Modidima Mannya, Advocate and Legal Analyst

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4:19

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

The repatriation of SANDF soldiers that lost their lives in the DRC was expected to happen last week Saturday. That did not happen. Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter, joins me on the line to give us an update on the repatriation proceedings… Guest: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News Reporter

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6:13

Corruption Perception Index: No changes to SA ranking

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

South Africa’s battle against corruption appears to be at a standstill, according to the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency International yesterday. The country scored 41, unchanged from last year, falling below the global average of 43 and marking a three-point decline since 2019. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Janine Erasmus, Website Editor at Corruption Watch

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9:12

National Epilepsy Week

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

As we observe National Epilepsy Week, we hear from the department of health in Gauteng about their work in promoting and ensuring that they improve the quality of life for those living with epilepsy and those affected by it. GUEST: Dr Dimakatso Makwela, Head of Neurology at the Department of Health in Gauteng

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12:28

CRL Commission vows to urgently address issues that...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

In conversation with the CRL Rights Commission following its strategic planning session. The commission has made several important pronouncements in relation to the Phoenix Massacre, commercialisation of religion, KwasizaBantu Christian mission and the whole issue of recycling of graves in Durban. GUEST: Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva, Chairperson of the CRL Rights Commission

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8:46

Not all Afrikaners are like AfriForum and Solidarity,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

Veteran journalist Max du Preez weighs in on the AfriForum/Solidarity matter regarding South Africa’s new expropriation act and Donald Trump’s view on it. He argues that our country is capable of solving its own problems and that we do not need external bodies to intervene. GUEST: Max du Preez, South African Author, Columnist & founding Editor of Vrye Weekblad

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12:08

Helen Zille asserts that Trump's claim about land...

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/12

DA’s Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille joins us to explain the party’s court challenge against expropriation act. According to her, the reason why the Democratic Alliance decided to take this matter to court is because they believe the Act is vague and contradictory in several clauses, which renders it unconstitutional. GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

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5:56

Manhunt for Pollsmoor inmate who escaped on Sunday

The National Pulse ·

2025/02/11

A manhunt has been launched for an inmate who escaped from Pollsmoor Prison this past Sunday. For more on this, I am joined by… Guest: Singabakho Nxumalo, Department of Correctional Services spokesperson

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