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6:47

SARB holds rate steady at 6.75%

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2026/03/26

GUEST: S’fiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

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11:48

Young People and Substance Abuse

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2026/03/26

About a month ago, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, warned young people against substance abuse, cautioning that it threatens their health, safety, education and long-term contribution to South Africa’s socio-economic development. Joining me on the line now to talk about young people and substance abuse is… GUEST: Siza Magangoe, Deputy Director-General for Welfare Services at the National Department of Social

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5:50

Historic Botha Sigcau Building engulfed in flames

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2026/03/25

The historical Botha Sigcau Building in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, was engulfed in fire yesterday. Earlier today there were reports of some parts of the building still in flames. This historic building accommodates more than eleven government departments. Let’s get a sense of the damage done here with… GUEST: Mlu Ncapayi, NEHAWU Eastern Cape Provincial Secretary

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6:54

Twelve senior cops arrested for involvement in Cat...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/25

At least 12 high-ranking police officers and a company director have been arrested in connection with the awarding of an irregular R360 million tender to attempted murder accused tenderpreneur Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare 24 Tshwane District. Their court appearance was earlier today and SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, was in court and she joins me on the line… GUEST: Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, SABC News Reporter

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13:41

US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN

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2026/03/25

It is public knowledge that as of early this month (March), tensions between the U.S and Iran have escalated into open conflict. Iranian officials continue to deny any peace talks, amid reports the US sent the country a ceasefire proposal via Pakistan. How should we interpret this latest development and what kind of interventions are needed to end the conflict? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues

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9:17

Ekurhuleni State of the City Address

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2026/03/25

The Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, presented the 2026 State of the City Address earlier today in Germiston. SABC News Reporter, Luyanda Danca, was in Germiston and now joins me on the line to share some of the key points from the Mayor’s Address… GUEST: Luyanda Danca, SABC News Reporter

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11:51

Voter Participation Survey

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2026/03/25

We unpack the findings of a research study conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council on voter readiness ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. The study has found that nearly half of eligible South African voters are not registered to vote. It has also revealed that there is a concern from the public that politicians are undermining democracy. To react to this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, Chief Electoral Officer of the Electoral Commission

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7:49

National Police Commissioner summoned over R360...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/25

National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been summoned to appear in court on April 21 over the R360m health tender awarded to Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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11:06

Public Service Commission and King Misuzulu...

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2026/03/24

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has just concluded its meeting with His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, the reigning King of the Zulu Nation and Monarch of KwaZulu-Natal. The meeting was aimed at finding lasting solutions on how the Kingship and the PSC can collaborate to address the needs of traditional communities and promote their well-being. Since early last year, the commission has been meeting with various Kingships across the country to deliberate on challenges faced by traditional

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10:14

SA Innovation Week (wrap)

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/24

We unpack the outcomes of SA Innovation Week. The event took place last week and it brought together government, industry, academia and communities to strengthen collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. GUEST: Loyiso Tyira, Board Chairperson @Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

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10:12

DRC warfare

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2026/03/24

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has condemned Kinshasa’s attacks in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. His remarks come amid escalating fighting in South and North Kivu, where government forces and their allies, including Burundian troops have broadened their aerial warfare against the AFC/M23 rebels. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator

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12:11

DA federal congress list

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2026/03/24

The DA has released a list of party members vying to the top leadership positions. Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis will go against Sibusiso Dyonase, a DA leader from Sedibeng in Gauteng for the party’s federal leader position. Let’s get a sense of what could possibly happen at the party’s federal congress next month with… GUEST: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst at the Nelson Mandela University

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7:42

Cradock Four Inquest

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2026/03/24

Yesterday, Lukhanyo Calata, son of the late Fort Calata, was seen speaking to Eugene de Kock at Cradock Four Inquest in the Gqeberha High Court. SABC News Reporter, Ntombozuko Balintulo, was in court and captured that moment on camera. Let’s get a sense of what that conversation was about as well as what happened today in court… GUEST:Ntombozuko Balintulo,SABC News Reporter

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9:11

Youth Capital and Equal Education call for support...

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2026/03/23

As we commemorate this year’s Human Rights Month under the theme “Making Human Dignity Real,” Youth Capital together with Equal Education are calling on policymakers to look into the systemic challenges undermining the human dignity and constitutional right to further education for students in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. Around 60% of TVET students drop out in their first year, and 69% of NSFAS funded students didn’t meet academic

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10:00

Troubling state of the Vaal River

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2026/03/23

In conversation with Professor Wynand Malherbe who is studying the ecological health of the Vaal River. His research has found that the river is currently surviving but not thriving as it is highly impacted by pollution. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……. GUEST: Professor Wynand Malherbe, North-West University researcher

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39:20

Fireside Chat with Father Michael Lapsley

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/20

As we observe ‘Human Rights Month’. Today, we are joined by Father Michael Lapsley who played a vital role in South Africa’s liberation struggle and subsequent healing process. Lapsley is a recipient of numerous honours for his human rights work and continues to advocate for social justice.GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, global activist & founder of the Institute for Healing of Memories

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9:27

Madlanga Commission daily round up with SABC Reporter

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/20

Member of the Gauteng Organised Crime unit, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, continued answering questions at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry today. Let’s get a sense of what he had to say today with… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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9:56

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA)

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/19

Guest: Ismail Abdoola - Acting CEO

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14:28

Post Office: Possible Liquidation

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/16

We hear from the Creative Workers Union on why they don’t want the SA Post Office to be liquidated. This after the Post Office’s business rescue practitioners communicated the plan in a letter to the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, on Friday last week. GUEST: Nathan Bowers, National Bargaining Coordinator for Creative Workers Union (CWU)

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4:56

Joburg’s air pollution

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/16

Some of you may have witnessed the smell of rotten eggs that engulfed large parts of Johannesburg recently. The city has since confirmed that the smell was caused by hydrogen sulphide and sulphur dioxide in the air, and this placed a lot of people at higher risk of poor health outcomes and premature deaths. So how do we deal with this problem, moving forward? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Dr Jamie Kelly, Health Impact Assessment Team Leader at CREA

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