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6:33

Jetour to begin Manufacturing in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/30

The Motor Industry Staff Association, celebrates Jetour’s announcement that it will begin manufacturing vehicles in South Africa, by leveraging from Chery’s recent acquisition of Nissan’s Rosslyn assembly plant in Gauteng. GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Motor Industry Staff Association Spokesperson

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10:39

South Africa’s Mining Sector Expanding

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/30

South Africa’s mining sector expanding due to high global demand for critical minerals, the benefits are not reaching local communities. GUEST: Peter Major, Mining Analyst

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13:46

March and March Protests: African Diaspora Global...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/30

Another march against undocumented foreigners, crime, and corruption took place in the Johannesburg CBD and Hillbrow today following a two day demonstration by March and March Movement in Gauteng. GUEST: Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairperson of the African Diaspora Global Network

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8:34

ANC Northwest Divisions and in-fighting

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

As we continue building up to the Local Government Elections, it seems divisions and internal strife within the ANC in the North West have intensified over the past few months. GUEST: Mogomotsi Mosheshe, ANC North West, Ward 7 Chairperson

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11:21

MK Party Gearing Up For Local Government Elections

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

The MK party says it is gearing up for the upcoming local government elections and has announced party leaders to lead its election campaign in various provinces. In a letter sent to all MK party members, the party secretary, Sibonelo Nomvalo, said the individuals were appointed through consultative processes. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

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9:10

Reaction to Department of Social

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

Development on reposts on Minister Sisisi Tolashe The Department of Social Development has pushed back against the reporting of Minister Sisisi Tolashe stating that the department is undergoing reforms. We are joined by a journalist to unpack the Department’s warning and what it means for media freedom, public trust, and the role of accountability in holding government officials accountable… Guest: Abbey Makoe - Founder and editor-in-chief of Global South Media Network

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6:39

Reaction to the state of Gauteng schools

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

To react to the Gauteng department of education state of schools and education crisis is… Guest: Hendrick Makaneta - Education Activist

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13:42

Gauteng state of school report

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

Gauteng education has released statistics that paint a dire picture on school infrastructure in the province. We find out more on the report and its impact on the quality of education in the province… Guest: Lebogang Maile - Gauteng Education MEC

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7:44

Legal analysis: Sentencing of Bellarmine Mugabe

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has been sentenced to a fine of R600,000 or two years in prison after violating firearms and immigration regulations whilst his cousin has been sentenced to an effective prison term. To understand better the sentencing we speak to… Guest: Adv Modidima Mannya - Legal Expert

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12:50

Action SA join March And March in Joburg

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/29

Today marked day two of March and March Movement’s demonstrations in Gauteng. Today the civic movement led a march to the Gauteng Legislature to submit a second memorandum of demands. Action SA is one of the political parties that joined the movement in today’s demonstrations in Joburg CBD. GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA

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8:20

Global community responds to the xenophobic and...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

In the past week, South Africa has seen a rise in attacks against foreign African nationals, this resulted in Ghana summoning South Africa’s High Commissioner and the United Nations Secretary-General condemning the violence. At a recent Freedom Day event, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded more cautiously, showing a gap between global concern and the government’s tone. This raises questions about how seriously the issue is being addressed at home. Guest: Leeto Ntoba - Political Analyst

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13:25

Withdrawal of Draft AI Policy: Lessons and Way Forward

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi withdrew the country's Draft National AI Policy after it was found to contain 'various fictitious sources'. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert has cautioned that South Africa’s withdrawal of its draft AI policy should be seen less as a damaging blunder and more as a pivotal lesson in governance. GUEST: Professor Rendani Mbuvha, AI expert and associate Professor at the Wits University School of Statistics and Actuarial Science

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7:29

COSATU On ANC SACP Hostilities

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is calling for the toning down of hostilities between its alliance partners, the ANC and the SACP. GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

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5:11

EC Health department sees a decline in teen and child...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

The Eastern Cape department of health says it has noted a decline in teenage and child births in the province. The province has been for the longest time being in the top provinces struggling with this crisis, we find out more from the department… Guest: Ntandokazi Capa - The Eastern Cape Department of Health MEC

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11:14

DBE minister requests for investigation into...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has asked the National Treasury to investigate alleged irregularities in the procurement of school textbooks that were awarded to Lighthouse Publishers. We find out more with… Guest: Siviwe Gwarube - Minister of the Department of Basic Education

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5:39

Addressing food insecurity crisis

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

South Africa’s fastest-growing food rescue NGO says hunger in the country is not a question of charity, but a failure of systems. As findings from the South African Human Rights Commission food inquiry are expected, the organisation warns that food insecurity has reached record levels despite sufficient food being produced nationally. We discuss how this crisis can be addressed… Guest: Ozzy Nel - CEO of SA Harvest

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6:30

City of Joburg told to ‘stop taking loans’ and...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

Two opposition parties in the City of Johannesburg have expressed concern about the metro’s reliance on loans to fund service delivery projects. According to the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP), the city has borrowed R5 billion from financial institutions in the past 12 months to fund infrastructure-related projects. GUEST: Chris Rohlssen, Councillor for the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in the City of Johannesburg

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6:19

March and March Movement Demonstrates In Pretoria

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

The March and March movement, led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, is staging a demonstration in Pretoria, Gauteng, today. The organisation has blamed the government for allegedly not doing enough to deal with undocumented foreign nationals in the country. GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter

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13:28

Border Management Authority to redevelop six key...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

The Border Management Authority has announced a huge project that will change border management in South Africa. There will be a strategic redevelopment of six key points of entry. GUEST: Dr. Michael Masiapato, Border Management Authority Commissioner

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7:38

#Tech: Empowering teachers with a free AI whatsapp bot

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/28

With the evolution of technology, and the take-over of AI in all spaces including education, a tech NPO is taking teachers along the journey. The AI + Me pathway forms part of Digify Africa’s broader vision to build Kitso as a WhatsApp-based learning, development, and support platform for teachers across South Africa. Guest: Polly Sekwala - ILizwe Lam Project Manager at Digify Africa

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