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5:39

How effectively education and training pathways...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment and the need to build a future-ready workforce. Our guest, Riaz Moola, helps us understand South Africa’s ongoing skills shortage problem and what needs to be done to improve alignment between education providers and labour market demands. GUEST: Riaz Moola, CEO of HyperionDev

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43:14

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Lebo Ramafoko

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

Today we are joined by someone who is well known for her passion about gender justice and social justice in general, and that’s Lebogang Ramafoko, popularly known as Lebo. Late last year, Ramafoko was appointed the new Executive Director of Corruption Watch, something that will allow her to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts. So today, we will get to know her a little bit more in terms of what principles guide her decisions and how have past events shaped her

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5:50

Uganda Elections: Yoweri Museveni leading Bobi Wine

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

Let’s now focus on the Ugandan elections and we understand that counting is underway post yesterday’s presidential elections. Partial results released by the electoral commission from nearly half of polling stations showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote, far ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, who is on 19.85%. Museveni has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986 and is looking for a decisive victory to assert his political strength as speculation mounts about his eventual

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10:59

Ad Hoc Committee round up

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, revealed that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has been under crime intelligence scrutiny for several months. The Lt. General was responding to questions from EFF MP, Leigh-Ann Mathys, when he was giving evidence at the Ad Hoc Committee yesterday. Let’s dissect some of the key things that came out of the Ad Hoc Committee this week with… GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security Strategist and retired Interpol ambassador

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10:04

SA probes Iran’s role in Brics+ naval drills

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/16

Let’s continue with the issue of the SANDF and Iran. according to the defence and military veterans, Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the Brics+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former SA ambassador and the Director of Risk Recon

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13:25

Dion George resigns as DA member

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/15

The Democratic Alliance has acknowledged Dr Dion George’s resignation, stating that it was unfortunate that he has resigned before answering a pending disciplinary hearing that was going to investigate serious allegations levelled against him. George’s resignation comes after he was removed as minister in November at the DA’s request and replaced by party spokesperson Willie Aucamp. But what’s behind the party’s internal conflicts? For more analysis on this, we are

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8:54

Ongoing heavy rains in Limpopo

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/15

Many areas in Limpopo continue to struggle with heavy rains. Two helicopters were dispatched today to airlift flood victims at Mbaula village outside Giyani in Limpopo. Mopani District Municipality spokesperson, Odas Ngobeni, joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Odas Ngobeni, Mopani District Municipality spokesperson

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10:05

What next for South Africa and AGOA?

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/14

Cross border payments provider Verto has welcomed the news that the US House of Representatives has voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, they are also warning that the ongoing lack of a finalized timeline and specific clarity for South Africa continues to pose risks to regional currency stability and SME growth. Joining us to elaborate further on this is….. GUEST (UK): James Booth, Head of Revenue at Verto

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8:15

Advocate Teffo appointed Head of Intelligence

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/14

Civil Organisation, Forum for South Africa (FOSA), has appointed disbarred Advocate, Malesela Teffo, as the organisation’s Head of Intelligence. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, Forum for South Africa National Leader

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6:58

Back to School campaign

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Tomorrow, Deputy Minister of Defense, General Bantu Holomisa will lead a Back to School Campaign in the Sarah Baartman Region. This as part of ensuring that learners begin their 2026 academic year in an orderly way and that schools are ready to begin teaching. GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence

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8:30

EU removes SA from its high-risk list

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU list). The European Union acknowledged the efforts made by South Africa and the other five African countries, in strengthening their systems. Just how significant is this step by the EU? GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix

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8:07

Training and Resources in Early Education Responds to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE)has a view on what Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, had to say in her address yesterday during the Matric Results Live announcement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…GUEST:MmatsetshweRuby Motaung,Executive Director TREE

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6:23

Matric Results: Free State Education Department Reacts

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

The Free State has dropped to second place after eight years as the country’s top-performing province for the National Senior Certificate. Let’s get reaction from the province’s education department. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Dr. Mamiki Maboya, MEC for Education in the Free State

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12:05

Matric results: reaction

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Action SA reacts to Matric results as the country continues to celebrate Matric results, Action SA believes the real pass mark is 57.7%. The party also believes these results mask a school system that is still failing too many learners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip

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11:32

SADTU KZN ON MATRIC RESULTS AND SCHOOLS REOPENING

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Yesterday, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced KZN as the top performing province in the Matric Class of 2025. Principals in KZN are happy and concerned at the same time. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal has been inundated with panic calls from some school principals who are worried by the poor state of readiness for schools reopening. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nomarashiya Caluza, SADTU KZN Provincial

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9:55

Thinkst Applied Research has finalised the sale of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) recently announced that it has finalised the sale of the long-runningComputer Olympiad programmeto Thinkst Applied Research. Thinkst take over ensures that the Computer Olympiad will continue without interruption, maintaining the momentum and impact it has built over decades. GUEST: Haroon Meer, CEO and Founder of Thinkst Applied Research

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7:50

Matric results

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

As we continue to celebrate the class of 2025. We are joined by Gontse Kenoshi who is one of the students from ST Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) who managed to achieve 8 distinctions.

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6:53

Matric Class of 2025 Results

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

guest : Basil Manuel

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14:28

Matric Class of 2025 Results: SADAG

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says it has been inundated with calls from matriculants and parents ahead of the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations results next week. SADAG Project Manager for Education Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha is urging parents to pay attention to their children’s behaviour. GUEST: Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG Project Manager for Education

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8:08

Universities South Africa announce change to the...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

Universities South Africa (USAf) announced a significant change to the admissions timeline on Saturday, confirming that public universities will only release application outcomes to prospective first-time-entering students after the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results to pupils and schools… GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universities South Africa (USAf)

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