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The National Pulse

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9:46

a South African company has been accused of providing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

Let’s move to Zambia now where a South African company has been accused of providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in the Zambian city of Kabwe, despite immense health risks for local residents. Kabwe is one of the most lead-polluted places globally because of contamination from a former mine that was never cleaned up post its closure in 1994. GUEST: Allan Ngari, is the Advocacy Director for Africa at Human Rights Watch

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10:41

How best should we deal with teen pregnancy?

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

We hear from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) on why they want government to formally declare teenage pregnancy a pandemic. According to the national figures, over 90, 000 pregnancies occurred among girls aged 10-19 in a recent year. GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National spokesperson

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39:05

Friday Fireside Chat with Dr John Kani

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Today we are elated to be spending time with legendary South African actor, author, director and playwright, Dr John Kani. He recently made history by being elected as a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Last year, Kani got stellar recognition with Order of the British Empire (OBE) award for his contributions to theatre. GUEST: Dr John Kani, SA actor, author, director and playwright

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4:39

Man killed outside Athlone Magistrate's court

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Earlier today, a man was fatally shot this morning as he was about to enter the Athlone Magistrate's court in Cape Town. SABC News Reporter, Corbin August joins me on the line to share more details on this… GUEST: Corbin August, SABC News Reporter

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5:38

Taxi strike halted: KZN MEC Siboniso Duma says task...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has apologised to thousands of commuters who were left stranded during the two-day taxi strike in Durban. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson: KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements

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6:49

Abdou Samb: On why he chose to invest in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

We hear from Abdou Samb, who is the Chairman of a top French investment firm, called ‘FRS’, which is wildly known for developing platforms that enable companies to query a database listing all the grants available in the market and they also assist in turning organisations around. Samb has decided to invest in Africa to drive innovation and sustainable growth and guess what, his investment journey on the continent will begin here in South Africa as he intends to launch a foundation that

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13:24

The Global Sumud Flotilla

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Several South African activists are set to join a convoy heading to the Gaza Strip as part of the largest international solidarity mission in support of the Palestinian people. One key objective of this mission is to provide relief that the Palestinian population desperately needs. GUEST: Reverend Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa GUEST: iNkosi Mandla Mandela, Chief of the Mvezo TraditionalCouncil

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17:07

ANC rejects Mathabatha’s step aside request

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

The African National Congress has opted not to accept the request from its Limpopo chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha, to step aside from his role with immediate effect. In a statement that was released today, the party confirmed that the matter has been referred back to the province, allowing space for issues raised by Mathabatha to be addressed internally and for a resolution to be found. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

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8:35

Economy is Care

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

We unpack the concept of Economy is Care, asking “Why has South Africa’s debt ballooned? Under what conditions could borrowing expand dignity and opportunity, instead of cutting them back?” This as part of an ongoing dialogue series facilitated by the New Economy Hub and Oxfam South Africa, aiming to reimagine economic policy through a lens of justice. GUEST: Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director of theNewEconomyHub

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11:34

AfriForum pushes for global sanctions on Malema in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) will officially ask countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against EFF leader Julius Malema by launching a detailed charge sheet to distribute internationally. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sandile Swana, PoliticalAnalyst

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15:41

Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education.

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

Guest: Dr Edwell Gumbo, Director: Entrepreneurship, Universities South Africa

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16:51

G20: COLLOQUIUM

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo

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10:30

Post China’s 80th anniversary of World War II, we ask...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

Post China’s 80th anniversary of World War II, we ask why - was Donald Trump so annoyed to see Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un appearing together? During China’s military parade that occurred yesterday, the U.S President Donald Trump posted a sharply-worded message on Truth Social, accusing the three leaders of conspiring against the US. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Germany): Dr Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at Maximilian University of Munich

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15:20

“Kill the Boer”: AfriForum and Saai call for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) have announced that they have requested countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against Julius Malema for continued chanting of “Kill the Boer”. These two organisations have also launched a detailed charge sheet against Malema, called the Malema Dossier. Interestingly, some of you may recall that in 2022, Judge Edwin Molahlehi ruled that the singing of the song “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer” doesn’t

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8:17

Is Corporate South Africa doing enough to drive...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

Our guest Lee Naik is of the view that through partnerships the sector can do more not only in driving economic growth but also in shaping a society that works for everyone. GUEST: Lee Naik, CEO @TransUnion Africa

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7:54

Political Analysis: Stan Mathabatha’s resignation

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

Earlier on, I spoke to Provincial ANC spokesperson, Jimmy Machaka, about Stan Mathabatha's resignation as the party’s provincial chairperson. What could this mean for the party’s leadership in the province, especially ahead of next year’s local government elections? Let’s make sense of it all with… Guest: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu Natal

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4:20

Road crash claims five lives in Midrand

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

Five people have been killed in a taxi crash on the N1 between the Buccleuch interchange and Allandale road in Midrand. The JMPD has advised motorists to avoid this section of the freeway and to seek alternative routes. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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12:34

Digital Content Creators Colloquium

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

A digital content creator colloquium is taking place in Bloemfontein, Free State, from today until Friday. The event aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration within the creative and communication sector. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Khusela Diko, Chairperson of Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies

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9:04

Young people should not be criminalised for pursuing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

The ANC Youth League has criticised the DTIC’s proposed amendments to the National Credit Regulations, arguing that if signed into law, the proposal will effectively prevent students and graduates from accessing opportunities in certain sectors where blacklisting by credit bureaus is a barrier to employment. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Zama Khanyase, National spokesperson of the ANC Youth League

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7:50

French judicial authorities have issued arrest...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/03

French judicial authorities have issued arrest warrants for ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six other top former officials in connection with a deadly 2012 bombing that killed Marie Colvin, an American who worked for the British newspaper ‘Sunday Times’ and French photographer Remy Ohlik. Assad fled to Russia with his family after being overthrown by rebel forces last year. So, are we likely to see justice in this case? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST:

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