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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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9:12

Day 1 of National Dialogue

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst

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8:43

two-day National Convention from some of the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA. Joining me now is… GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator

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9:24

National Convention: Voice of the Youth

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the biggest criticisms I’ve been hearing throughout SA FM this afternoon is that, young people don’t seem to be properly represented at this convention. Well, I’ve got two young people in front of me who are attending this convention. GUEST: Sandra Leshabela, National RCL President GUEST: Fezile Msumba, Representative council of learners President of Forest High School, President

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9:20

National Convention: Political Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happening in Pretoria today. We’ll hear from our second political analyst on whether the convention will truly lay the groundwork for the planned National Dialogue on shaping and developing the country. I am now joined live from UNISA by… GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Commentator

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5:45

Litsamaiso adds ten new buses to Joburg’s BRT System

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has added ten new buses that will improve the commuter service in the City of Johannesburg. Interestingly, the company has also honored one of its drivers who passed away earlier this year by naming a bus after him. GUEST: Nelson Rikhotso, CEO of Litsamaiso

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8:14

What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited George W Bush eighteen years ago. Some have described the highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin as Russia’s way to show the US that Putin is more than ready to agree to peace if the conditions are right. So what can be lost or won in this important meeting between these two leaders? GUEST (Alaska): Pearl Matibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and

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19:53

SA’s First National Convention

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. This all important gathering is about listening to a wide range of experiences and identifying the key issues confronting South Africa today. So I would like you to name just one thing that is really bothering you about the state of affairs in the country right now that you think this convention should definitely look at. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst & Professor

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7:24

Wanderers Padel

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/15

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8:16

Free State’s Medico-Legal Workshop

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

The Free State’s Health MEC, Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi is concerned about a high number of medical negligence claims against the provincial health department, often stemming from inadequate patient care and poor record keeping. To address this problem, the department has convened a two-day Medico-Legal Workshop that will come up with effective resolution strategies across critical stakeholders. GUEST: Mr Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi, Free State’s MEC for Health

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12:09

e-hailing driver killed at Maponya Mall

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

Taxi drivers have been accused of intimidating e-hailing drivers at Maponya Mall in Soweto for a number of years now. The latest incident, which I’m pretty sure you know about, happened last night. An e-hailing driver was shot dead at Maponya Mall in while another driver and a passer-by were also injured in the attack. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vhatuka Mbelengwa, member of the Soweto United E-hailing Association

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12:54

National dialogue is problematic and should have been...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

Throughout this week, the main talking point has been the National Dialogue, after a number of organisations pulled out. You have also shared your views on it, with the majority feeling it is a waste of time and money. Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, also has thoughts on the dialogue and he now joins me on the line to share them… GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-General of South Africa and Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

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