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8:34

FREE SA says no to the proposed Public Service...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (FREE SA) has announced a nationwide campaign aimed at halting the Public Service Insourcing Bill. According to them, if this proposed law is passed, it will inflate the wage bill, devastate small businesses, and derail already-strained public services. GUEST: Paul Maritz, Director at Free SA

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11:46

Court orders Kenny Kunene to apologise for calling...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

Earlier I spoke to EFF MP, Mazwi Blose, about the Gauteng High Court ordering Patriotic Alliance’s suspended deputy president, Kenny Kunene, to apologise to EFF leader, Julius Malema, for calling him a “cockroach”. I thought why not unpack the language politicians use, especially when they refer to each other which such names. To help us do this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director: Reputation 1st

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8:07

Mpumalanga mine workers always harassed by illegal...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

The National Union of Mineworkers has expressed concern over the arrest of more than 500 illegal miners operating at the Sheba gold mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Livhuwani Mammburu, National Union of Mineworkers spokesperson

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7:23

Bergview College part ways with Jaco Pieterse

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

Bergview College has officially parted ways with Jaco Pieterse, who had been a principal at the Eastern Cape institution. He was implicated in connection with an alleged rape of a seven-year-old Cwecwe but was later cleared of any involvement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Bary Bateman, Spokesperson: Afriforum Private Prosecution Unit

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10:06

France has introduced a bill that will make it easier...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

France has introduced a bill that will make it easier for the country to return cultural objects that were taken away or stolen from African countries during the colonial period. The bill sets out clear rules for what counts as looted, and would cover items acquired between 1815 and 1972. It cites theft, looting or forced transfer as reasons for return. To react to this is……we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Historian and consummate poet and writer

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9:41

Today we celebrate Atarah Goodheart, a talented...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

She has been awarded a full sponsorship to join the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Programme and continue her formal schooling at Generation Schools Imhoff. This is how she reacted after she secured this amazing sponsorship …… GUEST: Jevron Epstein, President of the Real Madrid Foundation Educational Football Programme in South Africa

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10:59

Gauteng High Court orders Kenny Kunene to apologise...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/05

The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has ordered Patriotic Alliance’s suspended deputy president Kenny Kunene to apologise to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema for calling him a “cockroach”. The court has ruled that the word “cockroach” has harmful connotations to it and is internationally recognised as hateful of those to whom it is directed. The EFF has welcomed the ruling, also adding that “it is pleased that this judgment will restrain

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23:35

Goshen Building Project: Petition to address...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

As we attempt to untangle the Goshen Building Project that forms part of the Eastern Cape government’s Poverty Alleviation Strategy. We bring you both sides of the story as there are some community members who are not happy about how the Amahlathi Municipality is handling this entire project and they are demanding that the project be halted until their concerns are adequately addressed. GUEST: Ukhona Mlandu, Goshen Community member GUEST: Nkosinathi Mbende, Spokesperson of the Amahlathi

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6:44

illegal miners arrested at Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

Over 490 alleged illegal miners arrested at Sheba Gold Mine in Barberton were expected to appear in court today facing charges for contravening the Immigration Act and trespassing. Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Barberton, Mpumalanga, was in court and joins me on the line now… GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Barberton, Mpumalanga

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6:44

Border Management Authority introduces traceable...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

The Border Management Authority is rolling out a series of security upgrades as part of its ongoing strategy to modernise South Africa’s border management system. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Michael Masiapato, The Border Management Authority’s Commissioner

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6:37

10 Police Officers arrested at Edenvale Police Station

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

What does the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) make of these arrests? Well, let’s find out. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU Spokesperson

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9:29

DA warns motorists against the JMPD’s aggressive...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has revealed that the JMPD officers are increasingly engaging in excessive roadblocks as they are under pressure to each collect at least R7 000 in traffic fines daily. They say this is done to aid the struggling City of Johannesburg municipality. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Michael Sun, DA Member of the Provincial Legislature

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9:36

Empowering girls with leadership skills is crucial,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

As we observe Women’s Month in South Africa. We are joined by Phuti Mogale who will share her views on why she thinks every girl in this country deserves a seat at the leadership table. Phuti is of the view that if we are serious about transforming our continent, we must stop seeing girls as beneficiaries of development, and start seeing them as leaders of it. GUEST: Phuti Mogale, Head of Senior School @Roedean School South Africa

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14:34

SA-U.S Trade Relations

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/04

As South Africa continues to engage the United States in order to enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations. DIRCO minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that government is seeking new markets in Africa and Asia as it moves towards diversifying the country’s export markets. The US’s 30% unilateral tariffs on foreign imports comes into effect at the end of this week. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political

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37:22

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Sophie Mokoena

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/01

Today we bid farewell to our beloved colleague, a veteran journalist who has worked in the field of journalism for a significant amount of time, 31 years to be precise. She posses a deep understanding of the field, its ethics, and the intricacies of storytelling and reporting. In case you are wondering who I’m talking about here. Her name is Sophie Mokoena and she officially retired yesterday. She joins us now to reflect on her retirement, her past accomplishments, experiences and cherished

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8:54

ANC NEC Meeting

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/01

Today marks the start of the four day ANC’s NEC ordinary sitting. Proceedings began with a political overview delivered by ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, followed by reflections on the domestic and geopolitical environment. SABC News’ Political Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo was part of the media contingent at the meeting. Ntebo Mokobo now joins me on the line to give us an overview of what happened today… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Political Reporter

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8:37

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry: State of Readiness

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/01

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system officially begins its work today. The commission was established after explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. GUEST: Jeremy Michaels, Spokesperson of the Madlanga Commission

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8:36

Tanzania ban foreign small businesses

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/01

Gabriel Zakaria joins us to unpack Tanzania’s decision to bar non-citizens from running small businesses. According to the country’s authorities, the policy is aimed boosting local jobs and income for its citizens. However, Kenya has warned that the move undermines the core objective of regional economic integration and poses a significant setback to the gains made under the East African Community Common Market Protocol. GUEST (Tanzania): Gabriel Zakaria, journalist based in Tanzania

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16:41

FlySafair Strike Ends

The National Pulse ·

2025/08/01

The FlySafair pilot strike is over, following an agreement between airline management and Solidarity trade union. We understand that the agreement was reached through the CCMA’s proposed settlement. This development means that FlySafair will begin restoring full capacity to the market, with all aircraft returning to active duty. But what were the thorny issues and how was this particular agreement reached? For more on this we are joined by… GUEST: Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer

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4:56

MK Party vs Ramaphosa: Legal analysis on ConCourt ruling

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party’s urgent application, challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint a non-member of parliament, Professor Firoz Cachalia as the acting minister of police. Legally speaking - what went wrong for the MK Party? For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Advocate Michael Osborne, Constitutional Law expert

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