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9:28

The State of the World’s Human Rights: April 2026

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

Amnesty International has released its annual report titled The State of the World’s Human Rights. The report assesses national, regional and global developments across a wide range of human rights themes. We speak to Amnesty International South Africa on: Guest: Genevieve Quintal - Amnesty International South Africa Media and Communications officer

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7:17

Gardee family files case over police interference in...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

The Gardee family has opened a case of defeating the ends of justice against the police officers accused of interfering with their daughter’s murder case. This follows suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Daphney Manamela briefing on Sunday who made these allegations… GUEST: Collen Sedibe - The Gardee family spokesperson

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11:33

Masemola Appears Before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court

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2026/04/21

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court today. The state has requested the court to postpone so that Masemola appear alongside Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala on 13 May 2026. The National Police Commissioner spoke to reporters in court after his brief appearance. This is what he had to say… GUEST: Dr. Chris de Kock, Independent Crime Expert and Former Head of the Crime Information Analysis Centre

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15:51

ANC Local Government Action Plan

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2026/04/21

Earlier today, the ANC National Officials led by the party’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, convened a media briefing at Luthuli House to report on the ANC Local Government Action Plan following the Councillor Roll Call held in October last year. ANC 1ST Deputy Secretary General, Nomvula Mokonyane said this about the SACP contesting elections… Let’s get an analysis on the ANC’s plan looking at some of the categories they covered in their local government action plan

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7:37

Women’s Legal Centre Welcomes Judicial Service...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

The Women’s Legal Centre has welcomed the Judicial Service Commission’s decision finding Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge, guilty of gross misconduct. The Women’s Legal Centre represents complainant, Andiswa Mengo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by GUEST: Chriscy Blouws, Social justice, Gender activist and human rights lawyer

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4:26

Suspended EMPD chief, Ekurhuleni city manager in...

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2026/04/21

Suspended EMPD Acting Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, appeared in the Boksburg Magistrates Court today, following a dramatic weekend of arrests. Let’s get a reaction from… GUEST: Tumelo Tshabalala, Action SA Ekurhuleni Media Liaison Officer

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7:28

Reaction to suspended a Mpumalanga Commissioner...

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2026/04/21

On Sunday, suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Daphney Manamela held a press briefing in which she launched a scathing attack on the country’s top law enforcement leadership. She alleged political interference in policing operations, including in investigations into killings linked to political figures. Given her suspension and position within the system, how should we assess the credibility and implications of her claims? Guest: Tebogo Khaas - Chairperson of Public

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7:00

Amended Consumer Protection Act to protect consumers...

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2026/04/21

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks has gazetted the amendments to the Consumer Protection Act. The new regulations formally introduce the opt-out registry while creating a structured mechanism for consumers to block unwanted direct marketing. To tell us more is departmental spokesperson… Guest: Kaamil Alli - Ministerial Spokesperson, Trade, Industry and Competition

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9:49

Opinion Piece - Pope Leo XIV In Africa: A Mission of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on an eleven-day apostolic journey to four African nations: Algeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Angola. This visit, rich in symbolism and pastoral intent, carries profound significance for both the Catholic Church and the African continent. Our guest penned an Op:Ed in the IOL, he joins us to reflect more on the pontiff’s African tour… Guest: Fr Nhlanhla T. Mchunu is the Associate Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’

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3:49

Cat Matlala case postponed

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2026/04/21

The high-profile case involving alleged crime boss Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala has been postponed to 13 May. Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has ordered that alleged criminal mastermind remain in custody at the Kgosi Mampuru Maximum Security Prison. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News Reporter

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10:48

Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Makes...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

Yesterday felt like that Sunday KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi had his media briefing. Suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela, had her own explosive media briefing where she made allegations of corruption and maladministration in the province with former Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, implicated. Let’s get reaction on this from… GUEST: Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union Spokesperson

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12:33

PROMISES AND PERIL: The South African Crisis

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2026/04/17

Dr. Imran Buccus, who’s been on this show as a political analyst wrote a book that is part memoir but mainly political analysis, weaving together personal experience with a critical account of the country’s ongoing crisis drawing on influences from luminaries in South Africa and global thinkers such as Frantz Fanon, Ali Shariati and others. Dr. Buccus joins me on the line to share more about his book…GUEST: Dr. Imran Buccus, Political Analyst and Author

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2:00

African Christian Democratic Party’s Deputy...

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2026/04/16

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10:42

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: Political...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

Politically, what does all of this mean for Julius Malema and the EFF? To get a sense of what the future may look like, I am joined on the line by… Guest: Asanda Ngoasheng, Political Analyst

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7:20

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: Legal Expert

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

We continue with today’s big story. EFF leader, Julius Malema, sentenced to an effective prison term of 5 years by Magistrate Twanet Olivier in the KuGompo City Magistrate’s Court earlier today. Let’s break down the sentencing process as well as look at the appeal process that Malema’s team had in place with… Guest: Ulrich Roux, Legal Expert, Founder and Managing Director of Ulrich Roux & Associates

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8:40

Slovo Park: a decade of winning in court, losing on...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

The community of Slovo Park on Wednesday commemorated ten years since the The Melani judgment that was handed down a decade ago on 5 April. The high court landmark judgement ruled in their favour against the City of Johannesburg’s plan to evict and relocate them. We reflect back on the past years and the state of service delivery in Slovo Park… Guest: Lerato Marole - Chairperson of the Slovo Park Community Development Forum

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4:40

Home Affairs clarifies the issue of ZEP holders

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

The Department of Home Affairs has clarified misinformation that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders can apply for permanent residency in South Africa. The confusion comes after a home affairs official made the confusing statement in an interview. We have the department to clarify and revisit the merits of the ZEP… Guest: Thulani Mavuso - Spokesperson for the Department of Home Affairs and Deputy Director-General for Operations

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7:55

A look into the assassination of professionals in...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

The recent assassination of Emfuleni municipality finance official Martha Rantsofu’s follows a string of attacks on professionals whose work placed them at the centre of high-stakes legal, financial or political disputes. We take a look at this worrying pattern of killings… Guest: Ambassador Andy Mashaile - Security Strategist and retired Interpol

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8:22

Malema Sentenced To 5 years In Prison: NPA Reacts

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/16

The National Prosecuting Authority was arguing for a 15-year prison term to be handed down to EFF leader, Julius Malema. Let’s get reaction from… GUEST: Luxolo Tyali, National Prosecuting Authority Eastern Cape Spokesperson

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7:11

Roelf Meyer Appointed US ambassador: Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/15

There’s obviously been a lot of reaction to the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US. Let’s get an analysis on this appointment and gauge how likely this will mend relations between South Africa and the US. Joining me on the line now is… Guest: Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg

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