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5:25

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court.

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/13

The trial of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a former MK Party MP, resumes in the Durban High Court. Zuma-Sambudla faces charges under the Terrorism Act. She is accused of inciting violence during the 2021 July unrest. The court heard that during that period, she posted on Twitter using the hashtag #FreeJacobZuma. We cross over to SABC NEWS REPORTER… Guest: Dries Libenberg - SABC REPORTER

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5:40

US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police Cadets

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/13

The Good Party released a statement today on the issue of the US Marines training Cape Town Metro Police cadets. According to the party, the training should not just be seen as a “fitness” exercise but rather as something that raises serious legal and constitutional concerns. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Jonathan Cupido, GOOD Party Councillor in the City of Cape Town

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8:31

Peak to Purpose: From Kilimanjaro to Kakuma

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2026/04/13

Recently, a group of eight climbers from South Africa, Kenya, and Dubai summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the “Peak to Purpose: From Kilimanjaro to Kakuma” campaign, a symbolic and physical journey to raise awareness and funding for a co-working and enterprise hub in Kakuma Refugee Camp. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zahirah Marty, Managing Director at Think Liquorice

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6:06

NPA To Prosecute Over Life Esidimeni: Family Reaction

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/13

Earlier on, we spoke to NPA spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago, about the National Prosecuting Authority deciding to pursue criminal charges against individuals linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Let’s get reaction from… GUEST: Christine Nxumalo, Life Esidimeni Spokesperson

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7:06

NPA To Prosecute Over Life Esidimeni

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2026/04/13

The National Prosecuting Authority has decided to pursue criminal charges against individuals linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson

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10:45

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/10

Yesterday we spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa about the gazetted draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled. Let’s get a view on the history being taught vs what could be taught in future… Guest: Emilia Potenza, Educator, Curator, Author and Historian focusing on South African History

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11:38

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has gazetted a draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled, making way for a more African-centred approach to learning. Let’s get a view on this from…GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa

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12:58

South Africa’s first consignment of lenacapavir...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

South Africa’s first consignment of the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection, lenacapavir, LEN for short, arrived last week at OR Tambo Airport via two shipments. Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa joins me on the line now to share more details about this consignment, payment for it, post-importation testing and other factors… GUEST: Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

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12:03

Easter in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission wrote an opinion piece on Easter in South Africa. Dr. Raj Govender joins me on the line to share what he wrote about… GUEST: Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission

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9:13

Incarceration Nations Network Launches World’s First...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/02

The Incarceration Nations Network is set to launch what is being described as the world’s first consulting agency led byformerly incarcerated leaders from across the globe. Theinitiative will be unveiled in partnership with the United Nationsduring the Global Convening on Justice Innovation taking placein Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together policymakers,donors, NGOs, and academics from various countries.The gathering is expected to focus on justice reform andlived-experience leadership

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6:10

SARS announce collection tall for 2025 financial year

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’s Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has today announced the revenue service’s final collection tally for the 2025 financial year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News Reporter

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9:37

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Members of the South African National Defence Force have begun deploying across parts of the Western Cape from today, as part of a wider national effort to combat crime. More than 2,200 soldiers have been deployed to patrol crime-ridden areas in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West. The deployment forms part of Operation Prosper and is set to continue until March 2027 We now speak to Ian Cameron, the National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police,

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6:08

Mpumalanga Easter Traffic Movements

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Traffic movements in Mpumalanga are being closely monitored as high volumes are expected on provincial roads, with holidaymakers and churchgoers travelling to various destinations. SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Jele has been keeping an eye on the traffic movement and she now joins me on the line… GUEST: Nonhlanhla Jele, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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9:59

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects the broader recovery and resilience of South Africa’s tourism sector, with strong domestic travel, growing international arrivals, and tourism continuing to play a critical role in driving economic activity and job creation. Guest: MEC Rev Musa Zondi

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13:09

Minister Gwarube publishes draft BELA regulations on...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

The Department of Basic Education has introduced a draft BELA learner pregnancy regulations in South Africa to protect the constitutional right to education, ensuring pregnant learners can stay in school during pregnancy and return after childbirth. The regulations, announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, aim to prevent discrimination by requiring schools to provide supportive environments and access to health and psychosocial services in partnership with government departments

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6:36

Green Drop Report

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2026/04/01

South Africa’s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That’s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country’s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is…

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8:40

Human Rights Watch: Hardships Caused By Conflict In...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

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7:18

SANTACO warns commuters may feel impact of fuel price...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Like you and I, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) noted the recent fuel price adjustments that come into effect at midnight. The taxi industry, which transports millions of South Africans daily, are now warning that commuters may soon feel the impact. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National Public Relations Officer

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10:07

IEC unveils 2026 LGE logo

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission officially unveiled the identity and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Moagisi Letlhaku, General Manager for Civic and Voter Education, Research and Knowledge Management at the Independent Electoral Commission

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19:23

Thebe Ikalafeng: Chancellorship of Sol Plaatjie...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

We hear from Thebe Ikalafeng after his recent appointment as the new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University. Ikalafeng is the founder and chairman of Brand Leadership Group, a global African brand strategist, who is widely recognised as one of the continent’s most influential thinkers. GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University

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