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6:54

Amnesty International has just released a new report...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/10

Amnesty International has just released a new report on sexual violence committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The report shows that the RSF have carried out widespread conflict-related sexual violence, including rape, gang rape and sexual slavery across towns and villages in Sudan. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sarah Jackson, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa

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14:02

Tshwane: State of the City Address

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/10

The Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr. Nasiphi Moya delivered her State of the City Address earlier today at the Tshwane House Council Chamber. The mayor now joins me on the line to share some of the key take outs from the address… GUEST: Dr. Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of Tshwane

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11:37

NPA reopens inquest into deaths of Albert Luthuli and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/10

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has reopened the inquests into the deaths of ANC leader Chief Albert Luthuli and human rights lawyer Griffiths Mxenge. According to apartheid regime’s records, Luthuli was killed after being hit by a train in 1967 in Groutville, north of Durban, while Mxenge was brutally stabbed 45 times in 1981 in Umlazi near Durban. Both inquests are set to proceed at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday next week. GUEST: Mthunzi Luthuli, 1st grandson of Chief

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7:24

Ncazelo Mlilo wins two global awards at the Women...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/10

South African mental health advocate Ncazelo Mlilo has been internationally recognised at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards. She walked away with two global awards and a prestigious runner up honour. Ncazelo is the co-developer of the Tree of Life Methodology, currently applied in over 60 countries, including the U.S, Australia, Brazil, India, Germany and Canada. GUEST: Ncazelo Mlilo, an internationally renowned Narrative Therapist and Psychosocial Specialist

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7:38

Chapter 9 Institutions brief media on Omotoso Judgment

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/10

Earlier today, the Commission for Gender Equality, the Human Rights Commission and the CRL Rights Commission outlined their response to what they say are systemic failures in the justice system. Their update comes after the acquittal of Timothy Omotoso brought into sharp focus the plight of GBV victims. Javu Baloyi, Commission for Gender Equality Spokesperson joins me on the line to share more about what came out of the briefing… GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Commission for Gender Equality

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3:03

Woman sentenced for RAF fraud

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has welcomed a five-year sentence for a woman who attempted to defraud the organisation more than R650,000. According to RAF, the woman submitted the same claim twice. GUEST: McIntosh Polela: Spokesperson, Road Accident Fund (RAF)

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9:32

Minister Malatsi set the record straight

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, released a statement earlier today setting the record straight on the issues raised by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko. The Minister joins me on the line to set the record straight… GUEST: Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies

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6:44

AfriForum Prosecution Unit believes Police Minister,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

Civil rights group AfriForum is calling for a public apology from police minister Senzo Mchunu. In a statement released today, the group accused the minister of making false allegations and failing to correct inform the public regarding the investigation into the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College in Matatiele in the Eastern Cape. For more on this, I am joined on the line by... GUEST: Barry Bateman, Spokesperson for the Afriforum Private Prosecution Unit

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9:44

EFF says the adoption of the 2025 Budget was unlawful...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

The EFF has filed papers in the Western Cape High Court to intervene in the Democratic Alliance’s bid to challenge the 2025 Budget. Just like the DA, the party also wants to interdict the implementation of the Budget. GUEST: Gumani Tshimomola, EFF Senior Researcher

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8:45

What’s behind the geopolitical contest between China...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

China has warned of severe consequences as the trade war continues between Beijing and Washington - after US President Donald Trump imposed an astounding 104% in tariffs across all Chinese imports. GUEST: Professor David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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10:53

Minister Malatsi Set to Fall Foul of the Law in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Sangoni Diko, has expressed serious concern at what appear to be attempts by Minister Solly Malatsi to erode state capacity and thwart South Africa’s transformation laws. The chairperson joins me on the line to share more on this… GUEST: Khusela Diko, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

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5:10

George Building Collapse Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

A forensic investigation into the 2024 George building collapse uncovered unqualified personnel who lacked formal qualifications in engineering, irregularities in registration, gaps in the competency of key personnel, and breaches of occupational health and safety standards. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane released the report earlier today. The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements has called for quicker consequence management against officials found to be at the centre of regulatory

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14:30

What is Bitcoin’s business model and how is it...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/09

Our guest, Stafford Masie helps us understand the business model behind Bitcoin as most of you are probably aware that the market for financial products and services associated to crypto assets has expanded rapidly. GUEST: Stafford Masie, Technology Angel Investor & board member

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7:19

SECTION27 secures R38,000 maintenance order for a...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

The Nkomazi Magistrates Court has ordered a former Mpumalanga teacher who sexually assaulted a learner to pay R38, 000 in maintenance over the next two years. The case began in 2022, and we understand that initially, the educator denied paternity and at some point during the learner’s first pregnancy, he pressured her into terminating the pregnancy by ingesting rat poison, something that I find incredibly disturbing. SECTION27 successfully represented the learner that we are talking about

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7:54

Political Analysis: GNU to reset…

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

DA Leader, John Steenhuisen spoke to SABC News at the back of the ANC press briefing. In his reaction to what the ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula had to say about the GNU, John Steenhuisen had this to say… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

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9:44

Policing Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa opened and addressed the Policing Summit held at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The President touched on police applying Batho Pele when undertaking their duties… GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Ministry of Police Spokesperson

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10:17

BOSA outline submissions to pass a workable budget

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane said the party will work with all political parties committed to stopping a VAT increase and passing a workable budget that grows the economy and delivers for all South Africans. Today, the party held a press briefing to outline their submissions to pass a workable budget. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster, BOSA Deputy Leader and MP

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7:04

Examining the future of the South African state

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Have you ever wondered as to what informs the capability, capacity and ethics of the state? Our guest Dr Musa Nxele gives us a breakdown of the South African state’s complex challenges that have strained the country’s capacity to realise its full potential. GUEST: Dr Musa Nxele, Political economist and Academic Director of the Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance

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13:10

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has slammed the Democratic Alliance and FF Plus for not supporting the 2025 National Budget. However Mbalula told reporters during this afternoon’s media briefing that the ANC has adopted the position of the GNU and nothing has changed in relation to it. So does it mean that they have forgiven the DA? For more explanation on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

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7:43

What’s behind Mali-Algeria tensions?

The National Pulse ·

2025/04/08

Algeria and Mali have decided to ban flights to and from each other’s airspace. The move comes amid growing tensions between the two nations, as the row over a Malian drone that was recently shot down escalates. The latest is that the alliance of SAHEL States, which is made up of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger has accused Algeria of violating international law and the three countries have recalled their ambassadors to Algiers. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST:

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