x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

government

All Episodes

11:17

Spaza Shops Registration Deadline

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/17

Today marks the end of the Spaza Shops registration period. The process is aimed at addressing the recurring foodborne illnesses that have claimed the lives of people, including children across the country. The registration period opened last month (on the 15th to be precise). Joining us to share his thoughts on the registration process so far is…… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Global Network

en-US

9:30

Today we chat to another serial winner Loyiso Manga...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Today we chat to another serial winner Loyiso Manga who demonstrates that there is no recipe for quick success. Manga’s business won gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2019, Silver in the New York World Olive Oil Competition in 2021 and double gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2022. GUEST: Loyiso Manga, founder & CEO of Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil

en-US

5:08

Matric results to be published in the media after...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

The Department of Basic Education's application to overturn the enforcement notice issued by the Information Regulator concerning the release of matric results in newspapers has been granted. Early last month, the Information Regulator has slapped the department of basic education with an enforcement notice, prohibiting the publication of matric results on public forums including newspapers and school bulletin boards. GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

en-US

14:16

Political Analysis: Economic Freedom Fighters'...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Julius Malema emerged victorious at the Economic Freedom Fighters' National People's Assembly, where over 2,000 delegates elected him president of the EFF for the third term running. The show broadcasted from Nasrec on Friday and we were able to get analysis and today we’ll get a full round-up on the four day conference from Professor Dirk Kotze, a political analyst from UNISA… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from UNISA

en-US

6:27

Personal Growth: Inner Conflict

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

In this week’s personal growth feature we take a deep dive into how inner conflict works as well as how to approach and resolve it. To help us with this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sue Leppan, Transformation Life Coach

en-US

9:56

Rand Water Maintenance update

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

With taps dry in certain parts of Johannesburg due to Rand Water's maintenance work at some of its pump stations, Johannesburg Water warned residents, especially those in high-lying areas, that systems may take between five and 14 days to fully recover. To get an update on the maintenance, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand water spokesperson

en-US

6:42

What next for the MK Party post its 1st anniversary?

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

Last year on this day, former president Jacob Zuma unexpectedly announced the formation of the MK Party and this one year old party was arguably one of the most talked about political parties in the run up to the May general elections. A lot has been said about its politics and the man who founded it. But what can we expect from it moving forward - can it continue to shake the status quo of the country’s political landscape like many witnessed during the elections? For more analysis on this,

en-US

11:07

American R&B sensation Chris Brown boosted the...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

American R&B sensation Chris Brown boosted the festive summer period in Gauteng when he delivered a flawless masterclass in entertainment this past weekend. Brown performed in front of the combined total audience of over 190 000. So how did his concert boost Gauteng tourism? GUEST: Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer @the Gauteng Tourism Authority

en-US

12:19

National Day of Reconciliation

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/16

As we commemorate our National Day of Reconciliation which is observed under the theme “Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures”. Our guest, Mighty Mabule is asking if we have truly reconciled while the underlying problem of land and economic injustice has not been resolved. GUEST: Mighty Mabule, National Spokesperson of the United Africans Transformation

en-US

8:40

Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment in the formal sector declined by 1.2% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of this year. This was largely informed by significant declines in business services, manufacturing, transport and mining just to mention a few. For more analyses on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Miriam Altman, Economist & Strategist

en-US

7:42

MK Party gears up for its first anniversary celebration

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

As the MK Party gears up for its first anniversary celebration, we are joined by its spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela who will among other things tell us more about the party’s state of readiness and other pertinent issues pertaining to its life span. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Spokesperson of the MK Party

en-US

15:32

EFF 3rd NPA: EFF’s organisational character +...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

We continue looking at some of the themes for this year’s EFF National People’s Assembly and this time around, I am joined by… GUEST: Mafia Surprise Fane, EFF ward 11 Nkomazi Local Municipality Councillor

en-US

5:03

About 2 hours ago, SABC News reporter, Nhlanhla Jele,...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

About 2 hours ago, SABC News reporter, Nhlanhla Jele, reported that operations seem to be back to normal at the Lebombo Border Post linking South Africa and Mozambique. According to the report, both light motor vehicles and trucks were seen making their way through the border. There hasn’t been any official word from the Border Management Authority on whether the processing of trucks has resumed so we invited Deputy Commissioner of Operations at the Border Management Authority, David Chilembe

en-US

5:01

City and SAPS host joint festive season safety parade

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

Joint safety operations between the City of Cape Town and South African Police Service will be the order of the day this festive season as part of the first major public safety initiative since the signing of a cooperation agreement between the SAPS, City and Western Cape Government in August. A joint safety parade was held in the Cape Town CBD earlier today. To tell us more about this public safety initiative, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, City of Cape Town

en-US

12:29

EFF 3rd NPA: Policy Direction of the party

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

EFF CIC, Julius Malema, delivered the 3rd National People’s Assembly Political Report in a rather long speech that wrapped a while ago. We will share a few clips from that speech a little later, for now we’ll have a chat with… GUEST: Collen Sidibe, EFF Provincial Chair in Mpumalanga

en-US

8:33

After marshalling a comeback of historic proportions....

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

After marshalling a comeback of historic proportions. U.S President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time Magazine’s 2024 person of the year. Experts always argue that a strong and unique brand possesses several key qualities that set it apart from its competitors. But what makes Trump’s brand so strong and unique? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: KG Moxwale Communications and Political Campaign Strategist

en-US

7:31

the EFF’s 3rd National People’s Assembly kicked off...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

We are broadcasting live from the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg where the EFF’s 3rd National People’s Assembly kicked off today. The NPA, as it is known, will elect a new leadership structure for the party, consisting of a new president, deputy president, secretary general, a deputy, a treasurer, and a national chair. Before getting to my guest, we start with this clip of the EFF CIC, Julius Malema, giving an explanation of this year’s NPA theme… GUEST: Mzwandile Mbeje,

en-US

5:31

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says more needs...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says more needs to be done to tackle the issue of child malnutrition in the country. This is despite reporting a drop in the numbers. We understand that this year alone, just over 600 children have died from malnutrition. To help us understand the severity of this problem is…. GUEST: Dr Lesley Bamford, Acting Chief Director for Maternal, Child and Women’s Health @the National Department of Health

en-US

9:13

EFF 3rd NPA: EFF National People’s Assembly

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/13

EFF 3rd NPA: Political Analysis Continued: We continue looking at some of the themes for this year’s EFF National People’s Assembly and this time around, I am joined by… GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Analyst

en-US

9:22

Today we chat to former Nigerian soccer player who...

The National Pulse ·

2024/12/12

Today we chat to former Nigerian soccer player who now resides in South Africa and who uses football to change children’s lives. His name is Nnamndi John and he also makes sure that parents, more especially fathers are part of their sons’ soccer journey. His is a beautiful story of how communities can do things working together. GUEST: Nnamndi John, former soccer player & owner of Flair Feet Stars Football Club

en-US

10,753 results

Similar Podcasts

The Fly

Georgetown"s Institute of Politics and...

THE CONSTITUTION STUDY

Paul Engel

The DSR Daily

The DSR Network

The Lawfare Podcast

The Lawfare Institute

Fora do Baralho

Rádio Observador