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12:52

The State of the South African State: Capacity,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/21

We unpack the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s latest publication that assessed South Africa’s three decades into democracy, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the state, offering concrete recommendations for rebuilding trust and effectiveness in government. One of the key findings of this publication is that many state institutions suffer from inadequate technical capacity, weak professional cultures, high vacancy rates and poor leadership, which undermine both

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8:36

Paid Interview: Sanlam SMME Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/21

Thandeka Nkambule

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11:45

DA proposes economic empowerment bill

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

The DA has proposed an economic empowerment bill that the party says removes race as a determining factor, replacing it with a needs-based approach. The bill is the party’s proposed policy to replace Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

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15:57

Deciphering the UN Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

Anti-apartheid activists, human rights campaigners and legal experts recently converged in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss the UN draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. This after last year’s NGO forum that also took place in Banjul, that discussed reparatory justice for historical injustices. Interestingly, this year’s meeting among other things, looked at the conventional definition of apartheid and how it can be updated within the treaty. For further elucidation on the significance of

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5:04

SA’s new 720MW wind farm expected to come online in 2029

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

With several Eskom coal plants facing retirement due to environmental goals and energy transition. We tell you more about South Africa’s new 720MW wind farm that is expected to come online in 2029. Once it becomes operational, this will be South Africa’s largest private wind farm to date, playing a critical role in complementing the country’s power grid. GUEST: Mark Tanton, CEO at Red Cap Energy

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3:30

Cradock Four Inquest

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape continued today. Former MP, Samuel de Beer, testified and said this about one of the Cradock Four, Mathew Goniwe… CLIP For more on what happened today, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

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10:00

the run up to the 2025 NEV Summit at Gallagher...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Guest : Andile Africa AIDC CEO

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4:31

Cradock 4 Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape was adjourned to today. On Wednesday, the inquest’s investigating officer, Col. Mthetheleli Dweba, took the stand and was cross-examined by lawyers representing the families of the slain activists. For more on this, I am joined on the line by... GUEST: Kim Daniels, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

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9:01

Auditor General of South Africa Audit Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, welcomed the audit outcomes report for the 2024/25 financial year from Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke, on Wednesday this week in Bloemfontein. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State MEC: Treasury and Economic Development

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6:56

ZANU-PF holds its 22nd Annual National People’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

As the ZANU-PF National People’s Conference begins today. We look at the tensions between the party’s top leaders, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused of making treasonous remarks against the constitution and President Emmerson Mnangagwa - while on the other hand Mnangagwa is accused of repeating the sins of the past. So how vital is this conference - can it unite or divide the party? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Zim): Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean

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8:12

Post Matjhabeng Investment Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha

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8:38

Teboho Mokoena yellow card: McKenzie writes to FIFA...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has written a formal letter to FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino regarding the Teboho Mokoena yellow card debacle and how it was handled by the South African Football Association (SAFA). McKenzie is of the view that this administrative oversight brought South African football into disrepute. For more on what this latest development means, we are joined by….. GUEST: Janet Whitton, SABC Sport Presenter & Researcher

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10:23

Google partners with PanSALB to launch AI Glossary in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/16

As we mark International Dictionary Day. We look at the partnership between Google and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), following their launch of the AI glossary in three South African languages, namely; isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. This as they attempt to foster linguistic inclusion in the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Abongile Mashele, head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google South Africa

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12:16

G20: WOMEN - Africa in Business

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/16

The founder and CEO of Crtve Development, Dr Okito Wedi…

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4:18

LATEST: Senzo Meyiwa trial

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

There was a bit of drama earlier today in the Senzo Meyiwa trial when one of the accused broke down as he recounted the experience of being arrested and separated from his family. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, has been in court following these proceedings. Pearl now joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter

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4:36

KZN plane crash on Nottingham Road in the Midlands.

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KZN Transport spokesperson

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6:44

B20 Forum

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

Government and business leaders are meeting in Johannesburg at the B20 forum to discuss investments and policies aimed at advancing local manufacturing of health products and improving health access. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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6:42

Cradock Four inquest

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

The Cradock Four inquest continued today at the Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha. The reopened inquest was set up to establish if apartheid security branch police or any other persons can be held liable for the deaths of some anti-apartheid activists. Let’s get an update on what’s been happening in court with… GUEST: Ntombozuko Balintulo, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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17:12

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

But how did we get here and how much did it take for the team to qualify? Many football fans have been waiting for the national team to get back to its rightful place not only on the continent but the world at large and finally they have done it. Joining us to talk about what this moment means and what it’s like to play at the World Cup is…. GUEST: Aaron Mokoena, former Bafana Bafana Captain

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9:00

The life and times of former Kenyan Prime Minister...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

Tributes continue to pour in for a man widely regarded as Kenya’s most influential opposition leader, Raila Odinga who sadly passed away while undergoing treatment in India. Although he never became president of his East African country, Odinga was a larger-than-life figure in Kenyan politics and a revered statesman in the region. GUEST (Kenya): John Maina, who worked in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s office

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