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13:53

Free Dr Aafia Siddiqui Campaign

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/23

Renowned human rights lawyer, Clive Stafford Smith speaks to us about his efforts to free Dr Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani neuroscientist who gained international attention after her conviction in the US and is currently serving an 86-year sentence for attempted murder and other felonies at the Federal Medical Center in Texas. However, Siddiqui’s supporters firmly believe that she was wrongly jailed during the so called war on terror, a global military campaign that was carried out by the United

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8:36

Julius Malema’s pre-sentencing proceedings

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/23

During today’s proceedings, Jessi-Ann Thompson, a social worker in private practice, recommended that Malema be given a suspended fine instead of a prison sentence, arguing that he is a first time offender and has not been implicated in any criminal conduct in the seven years since the firearm discharge incident. For more update on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Hlumisa Qabaka, SABC News reporter based in the Eastern Cape

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6:56

Vanderbijlpark Scholar Transport Accident: Memorial...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/23

Friends and families of the twelve pupils killed in a horror scholar transport crash In Vanderbijlpark on Monday gathered today for a joint memorial service. SABC News Reporter, Thabiso Radebe, was at the memorial service and now joins me on the line to tell us what came out of the service… GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter

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12:18

The US Security-Economics Nexus, 2026 and Beyond

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/23

As of August last yearGeneral Dagvin R.M. Anderson(US Air Force) assumed command of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), succeeding Marine General Michael Langley. Heading into 2026 and beyond, Gen. Anderson’s tenure is defined by a strategic shift towards strengthening the security-economics nexus, focusing on mitigating terrorism's impact on development, and addressing the growing influence of geopolitical competitors like Russia and China in Africa.Yesterday, Pearl Matibe had an

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3:46

Constitutional Court sends Cholata's prosecution back...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/23

The Constitutional Court has remitted the case against Moroadi Cholota, the former personal assistant to Ace Magashule, back to the High Court. The apex court handed down a ruling earlier today in Cholota’s extradition case, in which the National Prosecuting Authority was appealing a High Court ruling. Let’s get reaction from the NPA. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga, NPA Spokesperson

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10:14

Authorities impounded more than 60 scholar transport...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/22

Bongani Ndlovu, Public Relations Officer: Greater Johannesburg Learner Transport Association

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12:11

60 Scholar Transport Vehicles impounded in the South...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/22

Authorities impounded more than 60 scholar transport vehicles earlier today in Lenasia, South of Johannesburg. The vehicles were impounded for carrying more children than they were allowed to and some drivers did not have valid public driving permits (PDPs). For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sashin Naidoo

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11:44

UNICEF’s STEM Success

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/22

On Saturday (January 24th), South Africa and the rest of the world will observer ‘International Day of Education’, a global observance by UNESCO and the United Nations to celebrate education’s vital role in peace and development. This year’s theme highlights “The Power of Youth in Co-creating Education”. To celebrate this day, here at home, UNICEF will highlight the remarkable results of the BRIDGE, the STEM mentorship programme that was launched last year, aimed

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10:16

World Economic Forum

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/21

As the global conversation turns to Davos this week. We are joined by Minister Stella Ndabeni and she is part of team South Africa that is attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting that is currently underway in Davos, Switzerland, and she is going to share insights on their respective business segments and the role they play in shaping economic and social impact. GUEST (Davos): Stella Ndabeni, Minster of Small Business Development

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7:00

300 Seporong Informal Settlement families flee homes...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/21

Around 300 families from the Seporong informal settlement in Randfontein have fled their homes after threats and violence from illegal miners and are now sheltering in an overcrowded community hall. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zine Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter

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6:10

2 fatally shot at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/20

Multiple people have been shot, two fatally, at Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg earlier today. SABC News Reporter, Luyanda Danca, was at the scene and now joins me on the line… GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News Reporter

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4:22

Parts of Kruger National Park open to the public...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

Kruger National Park will cautiously allow day visitors access to sections of the reserve, but full operations are yet to resume after a week of heavy rainfall and flooding. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: JP Louw, SANParks Head of Communications and Spokesperson

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9:04

ActionSA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has handed himself over to police in Katlehong. This is in connection to an assault charge opened against him in December. ActionSA's national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, said that the party is fully behind Khumalo. Michael Beaumont now joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Michael Beaumont, ActionSA's national chairperson

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7:33

NWU becomes first university in SA to adopt AI policy

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

The North-West University (NWU) has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. According to the varsity’s head of AI Hub, this marks a milestone for the sector and helps shape national conversations about the responsible use of AI in higher education and research. GUEST: Professor Anne Verhoef, Director of the North-West University AI Hub

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9:40

Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash kills 13 pupils

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

At least 13 school pupils lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a scholar transport vehicle in Vanderbijlpark, in the Vaal area, this morning. Preliminary information from officials at the scene indicates that the accident occurred on Fred Droste Road, also known as R553, behind ArcelorMittal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Matome Chiloane, Education MEC in Gauteng

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11:10

Trump threatens European nations with tariffs over...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

Tom Hoyem who served as Denmark’s last minister for Greenland in the 1980’s weighs in on whether risings tensions between NATO and the U.S could lead to a military confrontation. Trump has warned that 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn’t sold to the U.S. GUEST: Tom Hoyem, former Danish Minister to Greenland

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8:01

Township Economy Report

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

We look at the key findings of the 2025 Township Economy Report. The report found that Township businesses are economically resilient and digitally aware, but outdated, cash-heavy systems and weak local value chains are preventing the economy from reaching its full potential. GUEST: Annelene Dippenaar, Chief Business Officer from Shop2Shop

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7:26

Vanderbijlpark Scholar transport accident

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

Earlier on, I spoke to MEC for Education in Gauteng, Matome Chiloane, about the thirteen learners that have died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident this morning. SABC News reporter, Thato Letsaba, was at the Sebokeng mortuary with emotional family members a few hours ago. Let’s get an update on this story… GUEST: Thato Letsaba, SABC News Reporter

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11:38

Government declares national disaster over flooding

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/19

Government has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The worst impact is in the northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where the fatalities occurred. To react to this is…… GUEST: Professor Wiseman Chingombe, Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Mpumalanga School of Biology and Environmental Sciences

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12:21

The ministry of defence and military veterans has...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. According to the department, the inquiry would seek to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s involvement were misrepresented or ignored. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

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