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10:51

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Expelled South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, returned to a hero's welcome in Cape Town yesterday. The ANC’s Dullah Omar Region was behind this homecoming at the Cape Town International Airport. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ndithini Tyhido, ANC Dullah Omar Region Chairperson

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9:13

World Tuberculosis Day: Trump ends SA's HIV and TB...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Cancellation letters, which end billions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend. Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa, joins me on the line to break down the impact this will have on research initiatives around HIV and TB… GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa

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10:06

March against undocumented foreigners

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

Prominent radio personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, organized a march today in a bid to curb influx of illegal foreigners. Jacinta spoke to Thulasizwe Simelane this morning about what the march aimed to achieve. Let’s find out how it all went today as I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March in March Organizer

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7:27

Police Ministry supports March in March

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

The Ministry of Police released a statement earlier today fully acknowledging and supporting the march we just spoke about with Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. To tell us more about why the Ministry supported this march, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamogelo Mogotsi, Police Ministry Spokesperson

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8:08

Imara Artisan SMME Fund launch

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/24

We outline the objectives of the Imara Artisan SMME Fund that was launched recently. We understand that the fund will turn 20 000 Artisan SMMEs into drivers of job creation and it will also strengthen local economies, and foster inclusive socioeconomic progress. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Gladwyn Leeuw- CEO E Squared Investments

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41:03

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Ike Mthimunye

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we observe Human Rights Day today, we also remember the Langa-Sharpeville massacre and we are grateful to be joined by one of the PAC struggle stalwarts Isaac Mthimunye who is popularly known as ‘Ike’. Mthimunye was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island plus ten years in 1963. During the days of the liberation struggle, PAC members were among the first group of people in South Africa to be imprisoned on Robben Island. So join us as we chat to Ike Mthimunye about his

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9:10

World Happiness Report highlights Africa’s resilience...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg made history as the first African institution to host the launch of the World Happiness Report on World Happiness Day. This event not only celebrated the release of the 13th edition of the World Happiness Report but also cited Africa’s unique story of unity in diversity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of Ubuntu. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Talita Greying, UJ’s globally renowned well-being economist

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4:21

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Guest: Sophie Mokoena

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4:21

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, gave the key note address at today’s Human Rights Commemorations in Kariega. The commemoration ceremony of the Langa Massacre took place at the Derrick Ferreira Stadium, Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter to give us an overview of what the keynote address was about and what other dignitaries had to say on stage… GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter

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21:46

A group of Progressive International parliamentarians...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we continue to unpack the highly complex relationship between Washington and Pretoria. Today we are joined by Jeremy Corbyn who is part of the progressive international group of parliamentarians who recently voiced their support for South Africa and called on US President Donald Trump not to interfere with the country’s transformation agenda. The group is also accusing the U.S. of weaponising aid, following the issuance of its controversial executive orders. GUEST: (UK): Jeremy Corbyn, UK

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8:31

The South African Human Rights Commission has warned...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/21

As we commemorate Human Rights Day. The South African Human Rights Commission has warned that despite significant progress, South Africa continues to grapple with persistent human rights challenges such as poverty, unemployment and inequality. To elaborate further on the country’s ongoing challenges, we are joined by….. GUEST: Chris Niessen, Chairperson of the SA Human Rights Commission

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6:37

SERI supports renaming of De Beer Street in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

Earlier this month, the City of Johannesburg commenced a public consultation process to rename De Beer Street in Braamfontein to Mthokozisi Ntumba Street. The 10th of March 2025 marked four years since Mr Ntumba was shot and killed during the Wits student protests that had spilled into the Braamfontein area. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Thato Masiangoako, SERI researcher

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11:28

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

Renaming of the Sandton Drive: President Ramaphosa advises the City of Joburg to put the process on hold until the diplomatic row is over Presidential Spokesman Vincent Magwenya says the government is engaging with the City of Johannesburg regarding the renaming of the Sandton Drive. This as they recognise the diplomatic sensitivities with the United States of America. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Professor in the Department of Political Sciences @Unisa

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8:42

Human Rights Month: Affirmative Action Dialogue

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights will host a dialogue on "Affirmative Action as a Means for Ensuring Racial Justice and the Protection of Human Rights." To get more information about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Rethabile Ratsomo, Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s programme manager for the promoting non-racialism programme

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10:27

Public Works has not expropriated any land between...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

RISE Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip, Makashule Gana released a statement yesterday addressing the issues of expropriation of land in the country since 2014. According to the statement, Public Works has not expropriated any land between 2014 and 2024, but has assisted and paid for land needed by Eskom. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi National Assembly Caucus Whip

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8:38

SA Reserve Bank keeps interest rates unchanged

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

GUEST: Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

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11:02

The 2nd International Financial Architecture Working...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/20

The 2nd International Financial Architecture Working Group concluded its meeting yesterday. What made this meeting even more important is the fact that South Africa has been very consistent in calling for reforms of the global financial architecture as our president is of the view that Africa’s development is so stagnated by unsustainable levels of debt. So in essence, South Africa is calling for an international financial architecture that can support economies to grow, liberate them from a

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5:10

Legal bid to invalidate and halt the analogue switch off

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/19

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria is hearing a legal bid to invalidate and halt the analogue switch off set for the end of the month. SABC News Reporter, GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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16:10

Striking EMPD officers caused major traffic...

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/19

Striking EMPD officers caused major traffic disruptions this morning on major highways in the City of Ekurhuleni. The City has, through a number of MMCs, condemned the 'unlawful' protest. The EFF in Gauteng, on the other hand, says the party stands in solidarity with the officers and calls for the removal of MMC, Sizakele Masuku. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nkululeko Dunga, EFF Gauteng Chairperson

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9:30

Johannesburg Library to open this Friday

The National Pulse ·

2025/03/19

The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation and the Johannesburg Crisis Alliance have welcomed the news that the Johannesburg Library will be partly reopened on Friday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: David Fleminger, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Chair

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