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7:40

2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

Today was the 2nd day of the 2025 Traditional Leaders Imbizo in Boksburg. The imbizo is meant to review rural development, land issues, social cohesion and planning for the future. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kgosi Nyalala Pilane, CONTRALESA Deputy President

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5:37

EFF Limpopo Protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

The EFF in Limpopo led a protest march in Polokwane earlier today over high electricity rates, water shortages, and alleged municipal mismanagement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lawrence Mapoulo, EFF Limpopo Provincial Chairperson

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6:52

DA slams education minister Buti Manamela over Seta...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

The DA has rejected higher education minister Buti Manamela's sector education and training authority (Seta) takeover, claiming he has appointed corruption-tainted individuals. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National spokesperson and MP

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12:09

DA Condemns attempted robbery attack on MPs

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

The Democratic Alliance has condemned an attempted robbery attack on three of its Members of Parliament responsible for police oversight in Philippi yesterday afternoon. Ian Cameron, Lisa Schickerling and Nicholas Gotsell were returning from an oversight to the police training college in Philippi when the incident happened. GUEST: Nicholas Gotsell, DA MP

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11:07

The 9th TICAD Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in Japan to participate at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development Summit. This is a big event as more than 40 African nations are expected to participate. The summit will among other things focus on economic and social issues. However, we do understand that participants will also discuss peace and stability matters. To tell us more about the significance of this event is… GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, Senior Reporter from the SABC

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10:20

Residents of Metsimaholo Municipality protest outside...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/20

Residents of Metsimaholo Municipality are protesting once again outside the Sasol plant in Sasolburg. The residents are accusing the company of prioritising job seekers from Secunda over local applicants. This is a story we covered a few months ago. Let’s get more information on today’s protest from… GUEST: JJ Sesing, Community Leader

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9:49

How Southern Africa is using culture to drive...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

We tell you more about the Southern Africa component of the Africa Europe Partnership for Culture initiative that was launched last month. This brilliant initiative, which is funded by the European Union is aimed at supporting artists and heritage organisations to co-create new, African-led heritage narratives. But most importantly, it encourages cultural exchange between Africa and Europe as a form of modern diplomacy. Joining us to outline its objectives is….. GUEST: Philina Witkke, Project

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11:07

Reputation Management: Gigaba, Mchunu to be...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

ANC national executive committee members, Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, are in hot water for recent utterances the party perceives to be decampaigning against it. The party said it disapproves of the pair’s recent conduct and public statements, which violate the ANC's internal communications protocol. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Reputation 1st MD

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6:57

The National Sea Rescue Institute commemorates...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

The National Sea Rescue Institute has embarked on a mission to improve its gender parity by giving its female workers equal opportunities as their male counterparts. This is all part of commemorating Women's Month. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Cheryl Gibson-Dicks, crew member at the National Sea Rescue Institute

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12:47

Santaco briefs media following deadly e-hailing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

The South African National Taxi Council briefed the media earlier today after e-hailing vehicles were attacked in Soweto. GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National P.R.O

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6:47

Litter crisis in Midrand

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

In conversation with Vorna Valley councillor, Annette Deppe, after she has brought to light a series of concerning environmental issues within the suburb. She is concerned about the litter and waste management crisis that is besetting both the ward and the wider region. GUEST: Annette Deppe, Ward 132 Councillor

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11:08

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

Should the world be optimistic post yesterday’s Ukraine war talks with Donald Trump at the White House? Following yesterday’s meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is committed to peace and that he is now ready for a trilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. So does this mean we are getting closer to a peace deal? Let’s find out from….. GUEST: Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

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12:27

ANC to take disciplinary action against Gigaba and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/19

The African National Congress has confirmed that it is going to take disciplinary action against two of its NEC members, Dr Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, following their remarks about the party’s state of affairs. The party is accusing them of having acted outside the sanctioned organisational structures, making statements that deliberately denigrate the party. GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Lecturer for Political Sciences and Public Policy @Tshwane University of Technology

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9:44

NUMSA on Goodyear South Africa closing its Kariega plant

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) held a media briefing earlier today to talk about what will happen next where workers are concerned after Goodyear South Africa announced the closure of its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape. GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA spokesperson

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10:49

Rise Mzansi Press Briefing

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

RISE Mzansi, held a media briefing earlier today to account for their work in Parliament, the Government of National Unity, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), the Gauteng Provincial Government of Unity and to respond to recent political developments, among other matters. For more on this, I am joined by… GUEST: Mabine Seabe, Rise Mzansi National Communication Director

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7:51

N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa closed due to a protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

The Eastern Cape Transport Department has advised motorists using the N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa to expect delays as the road is closed due to a protest that started in the early hours of today. For more on the protest, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Fundiswa Mhlekude, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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9:44

Startup Huddle to empower local entrepreneurs

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

In conversation with Dr Patrick Ebewo about the Startup Huddle, which is an exciting global initiative that is aimed at providing local entrepreneurs, startups and change-makers with a vibrant and inclusive platform to discuss challenges, gather crowdsourced feedback, and forge partnerships that support their development. GUEST: Dr Patrick Ebewo, Director: Centre for Entrepreneurship Development at Tshwane University of Technology & founder of Startup Huddle

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11:40

Malema says Zimbabweans should look for jobs in their...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to look for jobs in their own country. He made the remarks during the Siyabonga rally that took place in Seshego, Polokwane this past weekend. Malema qualified his statement by saying that South Africa’s youth unemployment rate is unsustainable hence his party will now focus on policies that will help create jobs for South African citizens. But why change of heart all of a sudden and what informs this position? You may have heard him in the past

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7:01

45th SADC Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/18

Southern African leaders are currently meeting in Madagascar where among other things are expected to discuss the region’s future and how to boost trade from within and cut dependence on outside partners. GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

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8:09

National Convention: Political Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

Let’s hear from one of the delegates to wrap up conversations from the National Convention but we hear from you. Joining me now is… GUEST: Thembalethu Seyisi, Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice, Stellenbosch Univeristy

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