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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

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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

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2025/07/31

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5:34

Bain & Company shuts down its operations in SA

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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?

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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

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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

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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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9:55

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

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2025/07/29

Tomorrow, marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and this year’s event will be observed globally under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime - End the Exploitation”. To mark this day, tomorrow, the department of justice and constitutional development will launch the Local Task Team to support anti-trafficking efforts at ports of entry across the country. To talk to us about this important development is…… GUEST: Andries Nel, Deputy Minister for

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9:15

1 in 5 KZN pupils beaten by teachers despite ban on...

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2025/07/29

Earlier on I spoke to the department of basic education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga, about educators in KwaZulu-Natal using corporal punishment in the classroom, despite the ban. We now getting reaction from… GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

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5:40

Is South Africa’s aviation sector on the brink of...

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2025/07/29

According to the South African Petroleum Association, we are, as most local fuel refineries have shut down. So to what extent will this affect our major airports? Joining us for this discussion is….. GUEST: Guy Leitch, Aviation analyst & Editor of SA Flyer magazine

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8:39

City of Joburg: Latest Water Challenges

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2025/07/29

Water issues around the City of Joburg have become a recurring issue on this show. A number of people have over the past few days taken to social media to voice their frustrations with recent water challenges the city faces. I’ve seen people around the Sandton and Bryanston are talk about their challenges over the past few days, some going as far as posting videos of water tankers in their areas. Let’s get an idea of how bad this current situation is with… GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam,

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10:06

G20 Critical Mineral Stakeholder meeting

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2025/07/29

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe addressed delegates today at the G20 Critical Mineral Stakeholder meeting in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Mantashe lamented the importation of raw minerals, which he says further exacerbates poverty and inequality in the country. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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16:36

Corporal punishment continues to be practiced by some...

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2025/07/29

The department of basic education has revealed that some educators in KwaZulu-Natal continue to us corporal punishment in the classroom, despite the ban. While the practice was once permitted under common law, it is public knowledge that corporal punishment in South African schools was legally abolished in 1997. So what should happen to those who continue to employ this illegal practice? GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, National spokesperson for the Department of Basic Education

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11:18

The United Nations has expressed serious concern...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/29

The United Nations has expressed serious concern about rising hunger in Africa. According to the organisation, worrying projections indicate that by the end of the decade, 60% of the world’s malnourished population will be in Africa. What is even more disturbing is the fact that currently, more than 280 million people across Africa are malnourished. With our continent possessing a wealth of mineral resources - how do address this problem? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST:

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7:41

SAPU Reacts: Briefing on Criminal Justice System Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/28

Earlier on, Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, briefed the nation on the Criminal Justice System Inquiry. The South African Policing Union is reacting to the press briefing. I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union Spokesperson

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