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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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10:30

Joburg Water to be restored in the next 48 hours

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

After nearly a week of dry taps for many residents in the City of Joburg,Joburg Water says water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST:Gugulethu Quma, Operations Manager at the Joburg Water

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8:57

Zero tolerance festive-season drunk driving campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

With the festive season in full swing, traffic authorities have already arrested 2,719 drivers in a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year. To tackle this problem, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, together with AWARE.org, recently launched a zero tolerance festive season drunk driving campaign under the banner “Shiy’imoto”, urging motorists to leave their cars behind when consuming alcohol. To tell us more about

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6:39

How the day of reconciliation connects to economic...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

As South Africa observes Reconciliation Month. Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams joins us to discuss her department’s plans to unlock township and rural entrepreneurship opportunities across the Eastern Cape. This as part of taking meaningful action towards economic reconciliation. GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development

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10:55

Home Affairs arrests seven Kenyan nationals illegally...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The department of Home Affairs has ordered the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States resettlement programme aimed at only white Afrikaners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News specialist correspondent

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4:54

Bail denied for musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa has been following proceedings in court and joins me on the line… GUEST: Rendani Raliphaswa, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

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12:08

Tribute to Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The brazen murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has left his family “devastated, broken and struggling to imagine a world without him”. The well-known radio and television presenter was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday shortly after midday. Joining us to pay tribute to DJ Warras is… GUEST: Nicole Stock, DJ Warras’ sister

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19:38

Hijacked buildings

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Following the murder of popular DJ and businessman, DJ Warras. We hear from Herman Mashaba who is very passionate about the issue of ‘reclaiming hijacked buildings in the inner city of Johannesburg’. GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Leader of ActionSA

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8:05

anya Jakeni, international speaking champion from...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Tanya Jakeni, international speaking champion from Bertharry English Private School has done it again, after winning the International Debate Competition in Finland, securing an incredible 1st place among 70 countries. Jakeni continues to raise the bar as some of you may recall that she did the same last year when she participated in international debating competitions that took place in Texas and Germany. GUEST: Tanya Jakeni, Bertharry English Private School learner

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10:12

Rand Water festive season maintenance

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

If you are a Joburg resident like myself then chances are you’ve been having water issues over the past few days due to Rand Water’s planned maintenance, which began on Saturday. Most areas will continue to have dry taps as the Rand Water maintenance moves from one phase to another. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

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21:58

Thought Leader Conversation with Dr. Saths Cooper:...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Earlier this month, during the launch of this year’s Day of Reconciliation national commemoration, which took place today at the Ncome Museum in KZN, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said government called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. Let’s then talk about the significance of this day, reconciliation as a concept as well as how far we’ve come as a country where that is concerned, looking at

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7:50

Popular DJ Shot in Johannesburg CBD

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A popular South African DJ was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, was at the scene earlier and she now joins me on the line to give us more details about the shooting… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

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10:19

SAMA concerned with resignations of specialist...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The South African Medical Association is concerned with the escalating resignations of specialist doctors from Gauteng’s public health sector. The organization says these resignations should serve as a wake-up call and not be seen as another news story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Mzulungile Nodikida, South African Medical Association CEO

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5:22

Four killed in N3 crash involving a car and fuel tanker

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A serious accident involving two vehicles, one of which is a fuel tanker, near the Frere Interchange in KwaZulu-Natal resulted in the entire northbound carriageway towards Johannesburg being closed off to traffic following. Let’s get more information on this accident as well as the latest update from… GUEST: Sindi Msimang, Kwa-Zulu Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson

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9:32

IFP: Reconciliation has failed

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The Inkatha Freedom Party says efforts to move reconciliation forward in South Africa have failed as millions of residents are still excluded from the country’s economic and social gains. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

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8:48

Madlanga Commission Interim Report won’t be public

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

Earlier on, i played a clip from Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, explaining what will happen to the Madlanga Commission’s interim report vs what will happen to the final report. Let’s get an understanding on why this happened with…GUEST: Professor Daniel Meyer, Public Management, Governance and Public Policy Professor At The University Of Johannesburg

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9:51

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has retained his position after defeating a motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The MK Party wanted to remove Ntuli as premier of the province after accusing his administration of poor performance, corruption and financial mismanagement. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

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17:25

Reconciliation Month

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

As we observe Reconciliation Month. Government calls on all South Africans and citizens to participate in this month’s activities and continue engaging in robust and honest conversations towards commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness, and nation building. This year’s national commemoration will take place tomorrow at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal under the theme “Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations”. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST:

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9:46

U.S holds first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

We examine the first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings of the G20 under the Presidency of the United States of America that are currently underway in Washington, D.C. The US has made it known that South Africa is not welcome to participate in these meetings, citing disagreements with South Africa’s recent G20 Presidency and alsoaccusing our country of promoting radical agendas. For more on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: Peter Fabricius, Daily Maverick’s Foreign Policy

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10:08

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, survived a motion of no confidence lodged against him by the MK Party in that province. We heard from the Premier himself earlier, let’s now get reaction from…GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News reporter

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4:32

Retired Justice Bess Nkabinde criticises Shamila...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

Chairperson of the Nkabinde Inquiry, retired Justice Bess Nkabinde, has criticised National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi for disrespecting the inquiry.This after Batohi refused to return to the proceedings after a lunch break, saying she needed to consult legal counsel before continuing her testimony. GUEST: Elton Hart, Attorney from the University of Johannesburg’s Law Clinic

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