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8:43

BIG ISSUE’

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

We continue with the theme of understanding the issues surrounding migration and labour laws. This afternoon we look at government strategy to fight compliance and illegal employment practice where undocumented migrants are concerned… Guest: Shene Gonlag - Legal Advisor at Strata - G

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7:37

Court case against Home Affairs on backlog in birth...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

Earlier today, University of Cape Town’s Children’s Institute and a group of South African parents, represented by the Legal Resources Centre, were in the Western Cape High Court for the hearing of a birth registration case. This legal action is due to the severe delays in the processing of applications for birth registration. GUEST: Paula Proudlock, Senior Researcher, Children’s Institute University of Cape Town

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8:45

Free State Department of Health Launching R33 million...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

The Free State Department of Health launched a Children’s Heart Procedure Lab known as Peads Cardiology Cath Lab at Universitas Academic Hospital. GUEST: Monyatso Mahlatsi, MEC for Health in Free State

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8:19

Cartrack employee dies at work after complaining of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

Twenty-nine-year-old Gcina Dhladhla died at vehicle tracking company Cartrack’s Rosebank offices at the weekend after she reportedly informed her superior that she was feeling ill. Dhladhla ’s family alleges the company insisted she continue working, even offering to accompany her to buy pain-relief medication. GUEST: Nandi Ntini, Sowetan Social Justice News Reporter

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8:39

BMA launches anticorruption campaign

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

The Border Management and Immigration Anti-Corruption Forum today is at the Oshoek Port of Entry to launch the quarterly anticorruption campaign. The forum is joined by the SIU and Home Affairs amongst other stakeholders; we speak to the… Guest: Dr Michael Masiapato - Commissioner of the Border Management Authority

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8:10

‘THOUGHT LEADER’ - If Joburg fails, SA pays: Business...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/11

Together with your colleagues in business Adrian Gore and Martin Kingston, you’re calling for the rebuilding of the City of Johannesburg saying it’s failure impacts the rest of the country… Guest: Mxolisi Mgojo - President of Business Unity South Africa

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8:30

Winning/ champion’ – Bafana Bafana at #WorldCup 2026

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

After 16 years away from football's biggest stage, Bafana Bafana are back at the FIFA World Cup and for supporters, this is more than just another tournament it's a chance to relive the pride and excitement of 2010 while watching a new generation create its own history. GUEST: Velile Mnyandu - SABC Sports Reporter

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5:32

Tech Talk: Eskom Green Launch

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

Earlier today, Eskom launched Eskom Green, the power utility’s renewable energy platform, in Sandton, Johannesburg. Eskom Green has been established to house Eskom’s green energy business and to accelerate the deployment of clean technologies like solar, wind and green hydrogen. GUEST: Katlego Legodi - SABCNews Economics Reporter

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8:53

Analysis: SA's economy sees 0.5% increase in first...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

Earlier on, I spoke to Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa about South Africa’s economy posting a o.5% growth in the first quarter of the year. As usual, the Statistician-General of South Africa gave us numbers as they are without any analysis. Let’s get an understanding on what the numbers mean with… GUEST: Dr. Elna Moolman, Standard Bank Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research

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8:35

Gauteng Police releases fourth-quarter crime...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

This morning Gauteng police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni presented the province’s fourth-quarter crime stats. We cross over to SABC Reporter… GUEST: Horisani Sithole - SABC Reporter

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8:11

Traffic Register Number system infiltrated by fraud...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

A Parliamentary probe has uncovered problems in the traffic authorisation system. The Committee on Transport and Home Affairs chairperson tells us more on the probe… Guest: Donald Selamolela - Parliamentary Transport Committee chairperson

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10:00

‘BIG ISSUE’

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address on immigration and labour law enforcement. We speak to the labour department to find more on their plans… Guest: Jomo Sibiya – Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour

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21:22

Global Watch: Political Prisoners In Tunisia

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

Last year, Human Rights Watch put together a report on 2024 events in Tunisia. The report found that Tunisian authorities intensified repression of political opposition and other critical voices by carrying out mass arrests, imprisoning journalists, and targeting civil society groups. The situation seem to have escalated. GUEST: Mohammed Dangor, Former Diplomat

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8:31

SA's economy sees 0.5% increase in first quarter of 2026

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

South Africa’s economy has grown better than expected, posting growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of the year. The latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures that Stats SA released today show that the services and primary sectors helped support growth, supported by the finance and agriculture industries. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician-General of South Africa

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12:00

Madlanga Commission investigator reveals that EFF...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/09

An affidavit by Madlanga Commission investigator, Tshepo Nyatlo, is contained in court documents relating to Feroz Khan’s attempt to interdict the SAPS and the Madlanga Commission from accessing electronic devices seized during a raid on his Houghton home in May. Contents of the devices were obtained in a bitlock-encrypted hard drive containing the extraction reports from the SAPS on 1 June 2026 show WhatsApp messages between Major General Feroz Khan and Mohamed Sayed, co-founder of the

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7:19

Men’s Mental Health Month

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

June is recognised as Men’s Mental Health Month. The goal of which is to shine a light on and raise awareness regarding the unique mental health challenges faced by men. GUEST: Cassey Chambers, SADAG's Operations Director

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9:53

Brett Herron announced as joint GOOD and Rise Mzansi...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

GOOD Party Secretary-General, Brett Herron, has been officially announced as the GOOD party and Rise Mzansi’s mayoral candidate for Cape Town ahead of the upcoming local government elections. GUEST: Brett Herron, GOOD Party and Rise Mzansi Mayoral Candidate for Cape Town

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8:49

‘GROW MY BUSINESS’

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

Franchising is increasingly being viewed as a pathway into business ownership, offering entrepreneurs access to established brands, proven business systems and ongoing support. But while it can reduce some of the risks associated with starting a business from scratch, prospective franchisees still need to understand the costs, responsibilities and growth opportunities involved. Guest: Larry Hodes – CEO: Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member.

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7:31

Department of Basic Education reforms

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

The Basic Education has made a parliamentary submission looking at admission criterias. GUEST: Lukhanyo Vanqa – Spokesperson for the Minister of Basic Education

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10:55

Investigative piece: Members for life — The capture...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

Daily Maverick journalist Kevin Bloom has uncovered what he describes as the political capture of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal, raising serious questions about transparency, accountability and the independence of a body responsible for approving billions of rands in land-use and development applications. Guest: Kevin Bloom - Writer and Journalist

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