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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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7:27

The Constitutional Court has dismissed the MK Party’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

The Constitutional Court has delivered judgment on the MK Party and former President Zuma’s challenge to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on a leave of absence, the appointment of Professor Firoz Cachalia & the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela – MK party spokesperson

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8:58

Chat Commerce Powering Daily Life In South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

South Africans are increasingly turning to their smartphones as the definitive hub of everyday life, and Whatsapp, by far the most widely used messaging platform in the country, sits at the centre of this digital shift. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nafisa Akabor, Technology Journalist

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12:59

G20 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN WORKING GROUP

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

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5:34

Bain & Company shuts down its operations in SA

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

Global management consultancy firm, Bain & Company has confirmed that it has decided to shut down its consultancy operations in South Africa, revealing that its Johannesburg office would now become a services hub supporting the organisation’s global operations. Some of you may recall that in 2022, Bain suffered reputational damage from its involvement in a state capture scandal. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent analyst

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11:39

What does recognising a Palestinian state mean?

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

In a major policy shift, more powerful nations have indicated that they intend to recognise Palestine as a state as from September. One other important thing to note is that out of the 193 United Nations member states, 147 already declared that they recognise Palestine as a state. The latest development is that Canada has joined France and Britain in announcing plans to recognise a Palestinian state. So, what does it all mean in terms of geopolitics and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East? For

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7:55

The MPC decided to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/31

GUEST: Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics

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11:41

Mother and two men arrested after 3-year-old recorded...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

Three people, including a mother, have been arrested after a viral video surfaced showing her encouraging her three-year-old child to light and smoke from what appears to be a drug-laced glass pipe. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Foundation

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8:13

Business to Brand Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

Pat Mahlangu tells us more about the upcoming Business to Brand Summit which will take place in two days time in Sandton. This summit is often described as a strategic platform, designed to empower businesses to shift from transactional thinking to brand-driven growth.GUEST: Pat Mahlangu, founder of Pat On Brands & CEO of Lerato Agency

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11:10

The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, has released the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Taole Mokoena, Health Ombud

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15:52

EFF Councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza was choked in Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

It is widely reported that earlier today - EFF Councillor Mzubanzi Dambuza was choked to the point of unconsciousness. According to GOOD party councillor Roscoe Palm, the unfortunate incident happened when the Speaker of the City of Cape Town Council, Felicity Purchase failed to maintain order in the Council Chamber. GUEST: Roscoe Palm, GOOD Party Councillor, City of Cape Town Council (he witnessed the entire incident) GUEST Mzubanzi Dambuza, EFF Councillor, City of Cape Town Council

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20:54

SA-US Trade Policy Engagement

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

As South Africa and the United States are actively engaged in trade policy discussions. One of our top economists, Wandile Sihlobo has warned that uncertainty in trade policy is indeed a significant concern. Sihlobo is of the view that whatever the outcome of the negotiations will be, our country will never be back to the environment where it was at the beginning of the year and the path ahead will remain challenging. GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of

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12:58

Stats SA indicated that more than 500 000 White...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/30

Stats SA has released its latest mid-year population estimates report for 2025. The data reveals that demographically, all of the country’s population groups are growing, except for White South Africans. Notably, the report has also revealed that more than 500 000 White South Africans have left the country in the past two decades. I guess the big question is - what informs this worrying trend? GUEST: Solly Molayi, Acting DDG, responsible for Population and Social Statistics @Stats SA

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