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13:12

2025 Controversial AFCON final: Did the referee apply...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

About two weeks ago, CAF controversially awarded the 2025 AFCON title to host nation Morocco, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the January 18 final. The decision was linked to Senegal’s walkout protest during the final, and CAF’s Appeals Board found this conduct violated Article 82 and Article 84 of AFCON regulations. But why was this decision taken two months later and who should be rightfully punished post Jan’s chaotic final? GUEST: Patrick Rode, FIFA Licensed Football

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5:17

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

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2026/03/31

A large-scale security deployment will begin on the Cape Flats this week with the SANDF joining forces with the SAPS in an intensified crime prevention operations following a joint parade in Belhar today. Let’s get reaction on this from… GUEST: Fransina Lukas, Provincial Community Police Forum Board Chairperson

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12:36

SAPS and SANDF join forces to fight crime on the Cape...

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2026/03/31

Operation Prosper will officially begin on the Cape Flats tomorrow. The operation will target gang violence, extortion, taxi related conflict and the proliferation of illegal firearms. We understand that it will also be an intelligence driven approach aimed at dismantling organised crime networks. To give us more details on how this will work is…… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

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6:28

Dept of Higher Education and Google sign MoU that...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/30

The department of higher of education and training has announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI and digital skills development between them and Google South Africa. The MoU seeks to enhance digital skills, incorporate AI in higher education and promote workforce development in SA. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director

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11:38

Chaos ensues during protest against Coronation of...

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2026/03/30

Chaos ensued in KuGompo City in the Eastern Cape earlier as protesters torched vehicles and buildings allegedly belonging to foreign nationals in protest against the installation of a Nigerian king in the province. SABC News Reporter, Hlumisa Qabaka, closely followed proceedings in the area and now joins me on the line… GUEST:Prince Langalibalele Mthunzi Ngonyama: former Spokesperson of Abathembu King, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo

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6:46

SAUS calls for NSFAS reform after AG report

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/30

The South African Union of Students, SAUS, has called for urgent reform at the National Student Financial Aid Scheme after shocking findings by the Auditor-General. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… Guest: Dr. Thato Masekoa, SAUS Spokesperson

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8:12

OR Tambo Drug Bust

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2026/03/30

This past weekend, Gauteng police made a drug bust at OR Tambo International Airport, arresting five South African drug mules allegedly carrying drugs worth more than R5 million. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk, SAPS Spokesperson

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13:36

Eastern Cape protest over ‘Nigerian King’ turns violent

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2026/03/30

Earlier today, traffic was brought to a standstill in KuGompo City as protests broke out over the alleged coronation of a Nigerian traditional leader in the area. Those who were part of the march argue that there is no constitutional basis for a foreign national to crown themselves as a king in the Eastern Cape. SABC News reporter, Sdima Mfeku joins us now to give us the latest…… GUEST: Sdima Mfeku, SABC News reporter

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11:36

More than 40 “No Kings” protests took place across...

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2026/03/30

More than 40 “No Kings” protests took place across the United States of America on Saturday, as part of opposing President Donald Trump’s chaotic second administration, the mass deportation campaign, the rising cost of living and the Iran war. But can these protests change the country’s political landscape and should Trump3 be worried about GUEST: Prof John Keiger, former Research Director of the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of

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42:25

Fireside Chat with Dr Pepe Marais

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/27

Today we are joined by the founding partner and group chief creative officer of brand and communications group Joe Public, Dr Pepe Marais. If you are someone wanting to succeed in marketing, you can’t miss this one as one of South Africa’s advertising creative icons will help you understand how to build resilience, fostering a growth mind-set, and embracing change to overcome challenges. GUEST: Dr Pepe Marais, Co-founder & Group CEO @Joe Public

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9:48

Civil Society Concerned At President’s Delay in...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/27

Civil society organisations including Judges Matter, Freedom under law, Section 27 and others express deep concern at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delay in appointing judges to the Constitutional Court. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Judges Matter Research and advocacy Officer

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8:13

ANC Eastern Cape Elective Conference

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2026/03/27

Yesterday, we spoke to ANC Eastern Cape member, Lwazi Rotya, about the High Court in KuGompo City’s decision to interdict the party’s provincial elective conference. Lwazi is part of a group of ANC members who wanted this conference to be interdicted. Earlier reports coming out of the Eastern Cape were that the Elective Conference will in fact continue today and this lead to members who had applied for the interdict to go back to court to have the party found in contempt of court

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21:01

What’s the true state of affairs in relation to fuel...

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2026/03/27

As rumours of fuel shortages continue to swirl. Government officials and industry bodies have assured South Africans that fuel supply remains stable, dismissing widespread social media rumours of shortages as fake news. GUEST: Reggie Sibiya, Chief Executive Officer @Fuel Retailers Association

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7:44

What the next five years of grid evolution mean for...

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2026/03/27

Ian Burger from SOLA Group explains why coal decommissioning, transmission bottlenecks and municipal fragility mean companies must prioritise renewables, battery storage and behind-the-meter resilience now to secure long term stability. GUEST: Ian Burger, from SOLA Group

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8:52

Council has approved the implementation of a...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/26

GUEST: Councillor Unathi Hlathuka, Finance Portfolio Head of Joe Gqabi District Municipality

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9:57

Kholeka Gcaleka relaunches UKZN’s research centre to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/26

Kholeka Gcaleka in her capacity as the Chair of the African Ombudsman Research Centre has relaunched the research centre located in the University of KwaZulu-Natal, to strengthen the capacity and the effectiveness of African ombudsman institutions and continental governance across Africa, to advance the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), in particular SDG 16 focusing on peace, justice and strong institutions, and to support the implementation of the African Union’s

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6:09

ANC Eastern Cape Provincial Conference Court Case

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2026/03/26

Yesterday I touched on a case brought by some ANC members in the Eastern Cape to try stop the provincial conference of the party. Proceedings were still on in the East London High Court when we tried to talk to the ANC members yesterday. Let’s get an update on this matter with… GUEST: Lwazi Rotya, ANC member in the Eastern Cape

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8:52

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has criticised...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/26

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has criticised the Trump administration for normalising the erasure of Black History. Mahama highlighted the removal of Black history courses from schools and the increasing bans on books about slavery and racism. However, the White House defended Trump, claiming he has delivered historic support for Black Americans and enjoys their support. To react to this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Cultural analyst

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12:31

SA’s 6th Investment Conference

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/26

We look at the upcoming South African Investment Conference, which will take place next week Tuesday at the Sandton Convention Centre. This as South Africa is showing encouraging signs of economic recovery, with four consecutive quarters of growth recorded leading into early 2026. To date, over R600 billion in investment commitments have been secured. For more on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Neville Matjie, CEO of Brand South Africa

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9:10

Auditor General calls on government to double efforts...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/26

Auditor General (AG) Tsakani Maluleke has called on the government to double its efforts to improve its audit outcomes. This after her office’s audits indicate minimal progress towards improved audit results. Worryingly, only 151 out of 417 auditees achieved unqualified audit outcomes with no other matters. The AG joins us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Tsakani Maluleke, Auditor General of South Africa

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