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10:47

‘BIG ISSUE’

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

Following the President’s address on migration on Sunday, one of the pillars he touched on was on immigration and labour law enforcement. This week on the feature we will speak to the various aspects of this matter on how should South Africa balance the need to strengthen labour compliance while curbing illegal employment practices? Guest: Zanele Sabela - COSATU spokesperson

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6:50

Global Watch: Israel bombs Iran in defiance of Trump...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Iran after the Iranians fired missiles at northern Israel in the first exchange of fire between the two countries since a ceasefire was reached on 8 April, raising fears of a return to a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. The Israeli strikes came in apparent defiance of Donald Trump, who told Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, that he did not think Israel needed to respond further. GUEST: Sandile Mnguni, University of Kwa-Zulu

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6:15

Refugees Camp Outside Durban Home Affairs

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

Close to 300 refugees have been sleeping outside the Home Affairs refugee reception centre in Umbilo, Durban. GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter

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12:55

President Ramaphosa On Migration Issues

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/08

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation migration issues. The President said the state is now moving to tighten enforcement measures, with a stronger focus on addressing the growing challenge of undocumented foreigners and closing gaps in the current immigration system. The President also said government won't allow groups to hijack the issue of illegal migration to incite violence in the country. GUEST: Professor William Gumede, Governance Expert, Founder and Chairperson:

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7:29

US Congress defies Trump, passes Ukraine aid bill

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

The House passed legislation yesterday that would aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy, overriding objections from Republican leaders who warned the bill would undermine negotiations designed to achieve a comparable but stronger result. GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid

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8:55

Another Life Esidimeni brews in Charlotte Maxeke...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

According to the DA Gauteng health spokesperson and member of the Gauteng legislature, Jack Bloom, what could become yet another Life Esidimeni episode is festering at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital cardiothoracic unit. The heart surgery mortality rate at the facility is said to have reached an alarming rate, with Gauteng authorities allegedly trying to cover up the matter. GUEST: Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng health spokesperson and member of the Gauteng legislature

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10:40

‘Marketing/ Branding’

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

The Menstruation Foundation ran an awareness campaign in the STAR newspaper as part of its donation drive. The advertisement featured newspaper pages stained red to resemble blood, with the final page carrying the message: “A newspaper can absorb blood, but not the shame.” We speak to the advertising agency behind this campaign to unpack its message and intended impact… Guest: Alison Hingle – Copywriter at Joe Public

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7:17

The significance of SCOPA's decision to lay criminal...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has resolved to request the Secretary to Parliament to lay a criminal charge against Collins Letsoalo after he failed to appear before the committee in November 2025. Guest: Advocate Justin Erasmus - Chairperson of the Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association

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11:07

BIG ISSUE’ - Understanding youth unemployment and...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

We continue with conversations around youth unemployment, and this afternoon we speak to South Africa’s National Youth Development Agency on the role it plays… Guest: Tshepo Moloi: Head of Research and Economics at the National Youth Development Agency

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9:32

President launches Lenacapavir

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, launched the injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium at Secunda, in Mpumalanga today. GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor in Chief of Bhekisisa

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9:56

City of Cape Town 2026/27 Budget

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

In an address to Council on 27 May, City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, announced the city’s proposed further widening of rates relief for all residential properties up to R8m GUEST: Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor: City of Cape Town

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8:53

Major General Richard Shibiri fired

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/05

The South African Police Service officially dismissed Major General Richard Shibiri, former head of Organised Crime, following internal disciplinary proceedings. He was found guilty of misconduct for bringing the police service into disrepute by associating himself with a known criminal. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security Strategist

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6:53

Analysis: Malawi voluntary repatriation of its citizens.

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Dr Chrispine Mphande a Political history scholar from Mzuzu University in Malawi

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8:21

MPs query correctional services’ readiness to take...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Kgomotso Anthea Ramolobeng, Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Chairperson

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7:39

My City, My Concern: Msunduzi Municipality's debt...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Anthony Waldhausen, CEO: Msunduzi Association of Residents and Ratepayers

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8:27

SA’s Specialised Commercial Crime Courts in dire state

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin - Legal researcher at Judges Matter

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8:45

‘Take 2’: Importance of the Kenya/ SA bilateral meeting

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

Guest: Dr Tendai Mbanje – African Governance Expert with the Centre for Human Rights

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8:16

‘BIG ISSUE’ - Understanding youth unemployment and...

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

Guest: Prof Alex Antonites is from the Department of Business Management at the University of Pretoria

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9:21

Global Watch: Zimbabwe wins seat on UN Security Council

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News UN/US Correspondent

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4:59

Kenya State Visit

The National Pulse ·

2026/06/04

GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC News International Reporter

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