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9:22

DA says no to GNU expansion

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/11

The Democratic Alliance, which is the largest party in the GNU has opposed the ANC’s idea of expanding the Government of National Unity, arguing that such a move will not strengthen the current political arrangement but will only complicate things. The party has also reiterated that a statement of intent makes it abundantly clear that if new parties are to be added to the GNU this has to be done in consultation with the parties currently in the GNU. For more analysis on this, we are joined

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14:08

Health Minister to convene a meeting with Operation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/11

Earlier today, members of Operation Dudula staged a protest outside the Orlando Magistrate’s Court. This after three of the group’s members appeared in court after allegedly storming a Soweto clinic last week and demanding that patients produce their identity documents to prove their nationality. But it didn’t end there as some of their members did it again this morning. We also understand that the minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will be meeting with the group’s top

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38:09

Fireside Chat with Makhosi Khoza

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

Today we are joined by Dr Makhosi Khoza who is widely known for her fearless voice in the country’s political circles. Some of you may argue as well that she is perhaps one unstable politician, having ditched the ANC, ActionSA and most recently the Abantu Batho Congress???? Khoza firmly believes that corruption has a destructive effect on governance and state institutions hence she was once part of OUTA to nip it in the bud. GUEST: Dr Makhosi Khoza, SA politician, Author & social

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7:44

Malaka Family Trust defends IDT CEO in bribery...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

In a statement released earlier today, the Malaka Family Trust has dismissed the allegations against Independent Development Trust CEO, Tebogo Malaka, saying it is a politically motivated campaign aimed at removing her from her position. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ayanda Jele, Malaka Family Trust Spokesperson

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6:21

Suspended Samro COO accused board chair Nicholas...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

The rot at the Southern African Music Rights Organisation appears to be deepening, with allegations of nepotism and power abuse now surfacing against its board chairperson, Nicholas Maweni. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Sibongile Vilakazi, SAMRO Board member and chair of the social and ethics committee

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6:27

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that the body of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu be repatriated to his home country for burial. You will recall that following Lungu’s death from an undisclosed illness, the family wanted to be in charge of the funeral arrangements but the Zambian authorities sought to take control. To help us understand the political dynamics around Lungu’s pending burial is…… GUEST: Dr Charles Sinkala, Political Analyst & International

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5:41

National Day Against Child Labour

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

As the issue of child labour continues to be a challenge affecting millions of children globally, including in South Africa. Today, the department of employment and labour is commemorating the 2025 National Day Against Child Labour in the North-West province. The event seeks to raise awareness of the adverse effects of child labour on children’s education, health and development. Joining us to outline the objectives of the event is…. GUEST: Thembinkosi Mkalipi, DDG for Labour Policy and

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14:42

Seven foundations pull out of the prep task team of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/08

South Africa’s seven well known legacy foundations have withdrawn their participation from the structures of the preparatory task team and the first national convention of the national dialogue that is due to take place next week Friday. They say their withdrawal is informed by the fact that core principles meant to underpin the whole national dialogue have been violated in the rush to host the upcoming event. For more on this, let’s speak to…. GUEST: Christo van der Rheede,

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8:12

South African Human Rights Commission’s Community...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

The South African Human Rights Commission conducted a community engagement in Stilfontein today in preparation of the National Inquiry into Policy Framework around Artisanal Mining in South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zamantungwa Mbeki, Acting Head of Legal: South African Human Rights Commission

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10:17

Trump’s tariffs and how they will affect South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

South Africa’s automotive sector is particularly vulnerable (that is if we don’t mention agriculture) to the tariffs imposed by the US. According to the country’s automotive business council, the Trump’s tariffs as they are popularly known, will have a devastating and immediate impact on trade performance as they will put more pressure on original equipment manufacturers, who have already made long-standing industrial commitments to South Africa, and invested significantly in

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7:53

Night of Hope for South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

True North will be hosting a Night of Hope event in Tongaat on 31 August 2025, dedicated to praying for South Africa and fostering a spirit of unity and peace. This landmark gathering will feature leading pastors from across the country, along with dignitaries, VIPs, and prominent community leaders. GUEST: Reverend Leslie Munsamy, Pastor and founder of Global Apostolic Ministries based in Phoenix, Durban

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6:22

Green Connection objects to Shell Northern Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

We hear from Green Connection on why they are opposed to Shell’s Northern Cape Ultra Deep oil and gas project. This as they argue that the environmental impact assessment report that was provided by the organisation doesn’t cover the required criteria. GUEST: Neville van Roy, Community Outreach Coordinator at The Green Connection

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9:46

The Presidency has issued a statement confirming that...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

As new tariffs kick in for South Africa today. The Presidency has issued a statement confirming that President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion with his US counterpart President Donald Trump on bilateral trade matters yesterday. According to the statement, the two leaders have agreed to continue with engagements as both nations are attempting to find common ground on the issue. For more clarity on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Vincent Magwenya, President Ramaphosa’s

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13:24

UCT lectures accused of racial grading leniency

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/07

The University of Cape Town’s Faculty of Social Development has been accused of racial discrimination after Professor Ndanga Noyoo revealed that some lecturers are allegedly awarding higher grades to white students while penalising black ones. Reacting to this issue, Parliament’s portfolio committee on higher education has described these allegations as deeply disturbing and it has called for an urgent and transparent investigation that will lay bare all the facts so that this issue is

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5:54

Outcomes of the ANC NEC

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

Let’s now get an analysis on what was said today at the ANC NEC briefing. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Dr. Sethulego Matebesi, Political Analyst from the University of the Free State

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16:52

The ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

The ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has reiterated President Cyril Ramaphosa’s position that the party disagrees with the SACP’s decision to contest the 2026 municipal elections independently. He also made it clear that the party will continue to engage the socialist movement on this issue even though it has made its stance clear on the matter. Mbalula revealed this during the ANC’s press briefing that took place this afternoon. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC

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12:42

MK Party wants SA to withdraw from the Commonwealth

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

We hear from the MK Party on why they want South Africa to cease its participation in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. They are of the view that the group has done nothing to deconstruct colonial legacies, instead it exists to aid the British Crown’s global influence. Currently South Africa is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, having rejoined in 1994 after initially withdrawing in 1961 due to international pressure and criticism of the country’s then apartheid policies

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12:06

Mpumalanga Education Department

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

Yesterday we got a call from Nomsa, a parent in a Mpumalanga Primary School. Nomsa was not happy about what was happening at the school in Witbank. This is what Nomsa had to say… CLIP: 1:21 We contacted the Mpumalanga Education Department about these issues and they promised to get back to us today. Let’s hear what the department has to say. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Gerald Sambo, Mpumalanga Education Spokesperson

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4:04

Mpumalanga illegal miners appear in court

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

We’ve been covering the story of illegal miners that were arrested at the Sheba Mine in Mpumalanga since the begin of the week. We spoke to NUM yesterday who were concerned about these miners being a threat to some of their members as they sometimes meet them underground. Today, the miners appeared in court. SABC News Reporter, Mthobisi Mkhaliphi was in court and joins me on the line… GUEST: Mthobisi Mkhaliphi, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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11:47

Save SA Civic Movement urges Ramaphosa to reinstate...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/06

The Save South Africa Civic Movement is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently reinstate the death penalty in order to arrest the scourge of gender-based violence in communities. This they argue would serve as a powerful deterrent. However, most of you will recall that the death penalty was abolished in 1995 and was declared unconstitutional as it violated the 1994 constitution. So why want it back now and what has changed over the years? GUEST: Sydney Monnakgotla, President of Save South

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