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16:17

Matric Class of 2025 Results: Build-Up

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will this evening announce the overall results and award the top achieving learners across the country from the Matric Class of 2025. The Minister had this to say about the class of 2025… GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Education Specialist And Professor Of Practice At The University of Johannesburg

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11:08

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision towith draw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity. Party leader Irvan Barnes revealed earlier today that the decision was due to administrative challenges and political agreements that were not honoured by the current coalition partners in the province.Other reason being that the province faces a collapse of governance at both provincial and municipal levels. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

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15:32

Anti-government protests in Iran

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

We look at the ongoing protests in Iran. Demonstrations first began in Tehran last month, triggered by a sharp slide in the value of the rial currency - but have since spread to all 31 of the country's provinces. The country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two-week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living. GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher

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9:05

Kouga Municipality Fire

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2026/01/09

Fires continue to burn in the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape, now mainly in bush areas and away from homes. Forty people who were evacuated yesterday have since returned. Gift of the Givers is helping with relief efforts on the ground. Let’s find out more on this with… GUEST: Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of NGO Gift of the Givers

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12:35

ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The build-up to the ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally in the North West continued today after a week of door-to-door engagements in parts of the province. Let’s get a sense of how the party was received in the North West this week and what else can we expect ahead of the anniversary rally. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu, ANC National Spokesperson

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13:30

Latest developments in Venezuela

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

Yesterday, Venezuela released citizens and foreigners from its prisons in what a top government official described as a gesture to seek peace less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces. Human rights groups were encouraged by the releases, though it wasn’t clear yet whether this might represent the early stages of a government in transition or was more of a symbolic effort to please the Trump administration. GUEST (Venezuela): Diego Sequera,

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9:27

Political Analysis: NFP leader confirms party exit...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The National Freedom Party reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity at media briefing earlier today. Let’s get a sense of possible implications this will have on the KZN provincial government with… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political analyst based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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14:05

114 years of the ANC

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Today, January 8th 2025, marks 114 years since the African National Congress was founded, making it the oldest liberation movement on the African continent. Let’s look back at the past, the present and future of this liberation movement with… GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

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6:28

After Venezuela: Who might be next?

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Post the forceful overthrow of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has threatened countries across the globe with possible U.S military action. He recently renewed his calls for a US takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland, citing US security interests, and threatened military action in Colombia for its role in cocaine trafficking. So who can stop “The Trump Train” from causing more havoc on global politics? For more analysis on this, we are joined

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13:27

Limpopo Premier tackles illegal immigrants

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

A law enforcement operation in Limpopo has seen more than 1000 illegal foreign nationals being arrested. The operation comes after a recent spike in undocumented migration in the province. According to the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, the enforcement action is aimed at upholding the law, not targeting foreigners. GUEST: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo Premier

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8:53

US Embassy Picket

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Security was beefed up at the US Embassy in Pretoria as a coalition of South African trade unions, political groups, and civil society organisations picketed outside the building today. The picket is against US attacks on Venezuela. Let’s find out more with… GUEST: Muhammed Desai, from the South Africa Latin America Association

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13:41

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally endorsed the renewal of the contract of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term, following a meeting with the South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. According to Ntuli, General Mkhwanazi has earned widespread recognition for his decisive and hands-on approach to policing, as well as for strengthening operational coordination within the SAPS and with

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14:44

Will 2026 be the year you move from success to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Dr John Foster-Pedley shares his thoughts on “How to live a life that rhythmically moves from success to significance”. He is of the view that we all have it within ourselves to be significant. GUEST: Dr John Foster-Pedley, an Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Reading UK, and Dean and Director of Henley Business School Africa

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6:32

Analysis on Andy Mothibi’s appointment as the new NDPP

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Advocate Andy Mothibi as the country’s new national director of public prosecutions. We hear from Dr Llewellyn Curlewis on whether or not this was a wise decision as Mothibi’s appointment has been met with mixed reactions. GUEST: Dr Llewellyn Curlewis, Legal expert from the University of Pretoria

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10:17

Trump’s ousting of Maduro amounts to unlawful regime...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

As world leaders continue to react to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States of America. Here at home, RISE Mzansi leader, Songezo Zibi has criticised Trump’s military campaign, arguing that it amounted to unlawful regime change. GUEST: Songezo Zibi, Leader of Rise Mzansi

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14:02

COGTA Minister to tighten oversight as 48 initiates...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

COGTA Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa joins us to discuss the deaths of initiates during traditional initiation seasons in South Africa. The deaths are generally not attributed to the cultural practice itself, but rather to negligence and illegal operations. Hlabisa recently convened a high-level engagement to receive updates on initiates’ deaths recorded during the 2025 summer initiation season. He joins us now to elaborate more on this….. GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of

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4:11

Fire contained in some areas in the Mossel Bay...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape says the fire that has been raging has been contained in some areas, including the northern flank in Aalwyndal, the eastern flank in Island View and the southern flank on the N2. Let’s get more details on this with… GUEST: Sagree Chetty, SABC News Reporter in the Western Cape

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8:19

Security Personnel Deployed At Airports And Other...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

A number of security personnel deployed at airports and other sensitive public sites hit social media platforms to complain about unpaid salaries after an internal Mafoko Security Patrols memorandum confirmed a missed salary payment in December 2025. Mafoko Security has also faced ongoing allegations and litigation linked to unpaid provident fund contributions deducted from workers’ wages. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General

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5:51

ANC’s Annual January 8 Presidential Golf Day

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

ANC launched a fundraising campaign this morning ahead of the party’s birthday rally on Saturday. Party President, Cyril Ramaphosa and Treasurer-General, Gwen Ramokgopa, kicked off the annual January 8 Presidential Golf Day at Gary Player Golf Course in Sun City. Let’s get a sense of what the ANC President had to say this morning. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC News Reporter in the North West

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7:56

UK bans junk food advertising

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/07

In an effort to combat child obesity. The ministry of health in the United Kingdom has announced that adverts for less healthy food and drinks will be banned from appearing on television between 5:30am and 21:00pm. The banned products are high in fat, sugar and salt. The new rules came into force on the first of this month. What lessons can South Africa learn from this announcement? GUEST: Dr Susan Goldstein: from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC): Wits Centre for Health

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