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14:01

G20: Africa in Business - Thami Ngubeni & Jon Gericke

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/13

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5:24

MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Vuyo Zungula, Parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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6:43

Mid-term budget reaction: MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier today. Godongwana delivered the delayed mid-term budget following several attempts to pass the initial budget amid outcry over a proposed VAT increase. Let’s get reaction from political parties starting with… GUEST: Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP

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7:52

Mid-term budget reaction: DA

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Another party that spoke to Thulasizwe this morning was the Democratic Alliance. What do they make of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana? Joining me on the line to tell us is… GUEST: Dr. Mark Burke, DA Finance Spokesperson

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5:00

Mid-term budget reaction: ACDP

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

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9:44

Africa Tech Festival 2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We unpack the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival that is currently underway in Cape Town. The gathering will among other things explore how technology can be utilised to drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa. For more details on the significance of this year’s gathering, we are joined by…. GUEST: David Monaghan, Vice President of Africa Tech Festival

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5:09

Mid-term budget reaction: IFP

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip in Parliament

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10:07

What are the main issues at Cop30?

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/11

The 30th Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is currently underway in Belem, Brazil. We understand that this year’s conference will focus on the goals of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and advancing climate finance commitments. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Thando Lukuko, MD: Mansa Advisory, a climate services consultancy

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7:53

Department of transport postpones AARTO to July next...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

The department of transport has announced that the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been delayed until July next year, stating that some municipalities were not yet ready to implement it. The national rollout was due to commence next month. To react to this, we are joined by …… GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)

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7:35

Reporter Summary: Madlanga Commission

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

The first hour of this show was dedicated to live proceedings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission. Let’s get a summary of today’s proceedings with… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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8:34

Ministerial stakeholder engagement

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

A ministerial stakeholder engagement happened this morning in Westbury. The meeting was attended by top police brass, including National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and his Gauteng counterpart Tommy Mthombeni. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter

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8:40

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, appeared at the Durban High Court today for the beginning of her trial. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama was in court and joins me on the line to tell us about today’s proceedings… GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama, SABC News reporter

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7:45

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in collaboration with the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflections (MISTRA) and the Takealot Group, launched a landmark industry report, titled “Seizing the Moment: Unlocking South Africa’s E-commerce Promise”. The report explores South Africa’s e-commerce landscape, highlighting the challenges and opportunities to drive inclusive growth, digital inclusion, and re-industrialisation. For more on this, we are joined

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8:22

Malusi Gigaba ordered to appear in court on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/07

ANC MP Malusi Gigaba was today ordered to present himself for an engagement with the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC). In a statement posted on social media, Gigaba’s office said he received a notice from the National Prosecuting Authority. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Rudie Heyneke, OUTA Senior Project Manager and the organisation’s expert on Malusi Gigaba

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9:31

Police Minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu hands...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/07

Police Minister on special leave, Senzo Mchunu, handed over his electronic devices to the South African Police Service today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sthembiso Mshengu, Senzo Mchunu’s spokesperson

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5:47

March and March movement protest against drugs and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/07

Earlier today, March and March civil organisation took to the streets of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, demanding urgent action against organised crime, corrupt police officers and drug dealers in the area. Joining us to outline the objectives of the march is….. GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Founder of March and March

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10:39

South Africans stranded in Ukraine’s Donbas region...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/07

As you may have heard yesterday. President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into the circumstances that led to the recruitment of seventeen South Africans who were allegedly duped into fighting in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A statement from the Presidency notes that 16 of the men are from KwaZulu-Natal, while one is from the Eastern Cape. GUEST: General Mojo Motau, retired SA Army General who served as Chief of Defence Intelligence

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12:12

Zohran Mamdani - what makes his win so significant...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/05

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City after defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, a former governor of New York state. Born in Uganda, Mamdani is a Muslim of Indian descent who spent some of his formative years in South Africa. GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News US Correspondent

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11:28

Qwaqwa born engineer, Teboho Twala, joined Jon...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/05

Qwaqwa born engineer, Teboho Twala, joined Jon Gericke to talk about the recently launched ZAKHAA PAY, a ground-breaking payment wallet meticulously designed for all South Africans, offering secure and accessible digital payments and financial services.

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11:00

jenny

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/04

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