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The National Pulse

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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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15:34

G20: INRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

Lungile Mashele, co-author of the paper

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7:58

National Shelter Movement of SA condemns SAPS...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

As we continue to observe Women’s Month. The National Shelter Movement of South Africa says they are concerned about ongoing practice by some SAPS officers of encouraging or permitting the withdrawal of gender-based violence cases. They are of the view that pushing survivors to drop charges is a betrayal of justice. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Anisa Moosa, National Coordinator for the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA)

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6:43

US imposes sanctions over illegal mineral extraction...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

The US has imposed sanctions on an armed group in Eastern Democratic of Congo and three companies, accusing them of profiting from illegal mineral trade. According to US officials, the group is forcing civilians into labour and executing people in mining territories, something that is against the law. To give us a clear picture in terms of what’s happening in the Eastern DRC is….. GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

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12:21

Gauteng authorities continue to monitor the situation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/14

Gauteng authorities continue to monitor the situation in Pimville after a taxi and e-hailing vehicles were torched outside Maponya Mall. A few moments ago, MEC for roads and transport in Gauteng Kedibone Diale Tlabela addressed the angry Soweto residents and promised to resolve their concerns. Let’s now cross to our reporter, who is covering this story for us…..Horisani Sithole GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

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6:43

P20 Women’s Parliament

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

Les Govender outlines the objectives of this year’s P20 Women’s Parliament. This two-day event commences today, convening under the theme “Accelerating Equality, Sustainability and Shared Growth.” The gathering will be used to dissect issues of gender equality, inclusive development and women’s empowerment. GUEST: Mr Les Govender, NCOP Deputy Chairperson

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14:56

ActionSA will attend the National Dialogue Convention

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, Action SA Parliamentary Chief Whip

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13:10

AfriForum, Solidarity withdraws from first national...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

Lobby groups AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement have announced their withdrawal from the first convention of the national dialogue set to take place at Unisa from Friday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kallie Kriel, Afriforum CEO

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8:35

Second round of evictions at Germiston’s Pharoe Park...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

Officials continued with evictions at the City of Ekurhuleni-owned Pharoe Park flats in Germiston, where many people are allegedly unlawfully occupying homes. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Cllr Kgopelo Hollo, MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Ekurhuleni

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8:30

Celebrating women-founded brands

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

As part of celebrating Women’s Day, Brand Africa recently announced the most admired women-founded brands in South Africa, honouring the trailblazing women entrepreneurs who have built brands that are shaping the country or the continent’s identity, competitiveness and economy. Joining us to tell us more about this noble initiative is….. GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, Founder & Chairman of Brand Africa

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7:36

Trump-Putin Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders are due to hold urgent talks with US President Donald Trump as they want to persuade him to defend Kyiv’s interests at the bilateral summit, scheduled for Friday in Alaska with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. GUEST (Ukraine): Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative

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15:37

US report on Human Rights

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/13

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has rejected what it calls an inaccurate and deeply flawed report on human rights report published by the U.S. State Department. We’ll now get an expert analysis on this report from… GUEST: Professor David Monyae, Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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14:41

Operation Dudula members released on warning ahead of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/12

Yesterday we spoke about three women, linked to Operation Dudula, accused of disrupting services at Soweto’s Lilian Ngoyi Clinic being released by the Orlando Magistrate’s Court. After this happened, Operation Dudula Leader, Zandile Dabula, said they will be meeting with Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi later that day. That meeting happened and the Operation Dudula Leader now joins me on the line to share what came out of that meeting... GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula

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