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13:37

2025 Tailings Conference

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/28

We unpack the objectives of this year’s Tailings Conference that is currently underway in Parktown, Johannesburg. This year’s annual gathering is convened under the theme, “Reform and Resistance in the Shadow of a Disaster.” During this two-day gathering, several important topics are going to be discussed and a new and improved programme of action will be adopted on the last day of the conference. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Hassen Logart, Tailings

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13:27

Action SA Introduces Constitutional Amendment to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/28

Action SA has gazetted their Notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill which, if passed, would represent the most significant overhaul of the Executive of 32 Ministers and 43 Deputy Ministers since the dawn of democracy in 1994. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

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9:18

Sudan: RSF’s formation of a parallel government

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/28

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the formation of a parallel government. RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo would head a 15-person government council that would include regional governors. However, the Sudanese government has rejected the announcement of this so called new government, urging other countries not to recognise it. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & political commentator

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18:56

ANC’s lack of diversity: what can it be attributed to?

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/28

Collen Malatji has criticised the ANC Youth League for its lack of racial diversity. While the ANC has historically championed unity and non-racialism, critics always argue that its leadership and membership are not truly representative of South Africa’s diverse population. Malatji has attested to this and has warned the ‘Young Lions’ of the party that they should avoid looking like an exclusively black organisation. He joins us now to elaborate further on this……

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35:49

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Zibusiso Mkhwanazi

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

Today, we are excited to be joined by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi who has just been shortlisted as Agency Leader of the Year. Mkhwanazi is passionate about empowering South Africa’s township youth as he always wants to see them become tomorrow’s successful business leaders. If you are looking to positively impact your community but aren’t quite sure where to start, you better listen to this interview and hopefully his personal story will inspire thoughtfulness. GUEST: Zibusiso Mkhwanazi,

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9:24

Tshepisong Electricity Protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

City Power had to abandon their plan to disconnect illegal connections in Tshepisong, West Rand, yesterday after police warned them of the volatile situation they will find themselves in should they go ahead. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Isaac Mangena, City Power Spokesperson

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11:02

ACSA acts after OR Tambo Airport passenger found with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) released a statement yesterday stating that they are taking firm steps following a serious security breach at OR Tambo International Airport after a passenger was found in possession of two training hand grenades in Ethiopia. To react to this statement, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Advocate Christopher Shabangu, President of the SA Cabin Crew Association

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7:48

Social Impact with Pearl to help and protect the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

We tell you more about a newly launched social justice initiative, called ‘Social Impact with Pearl’ that aims to protect rights, demand truth, and rebuild trust in our justice system that is perceived to be prioritising the needs and desires of a small group over the broader population. This noble initiative is the brainchild of Pearl Walsh, a Cape Town based activist. She joins us now to outline the objectives of this initiative……. GUEST: Pearl Walsh, founder of Social

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10:44

France will soon recognise Palestine as a state

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that his country intends to recognise Palestine as a state. Macron has also revealed that he will formalise the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in two months time. This is a major development considering France’s tremendous influence over European politics, economy and culture. Politically speaking - what does it all mean, given the ongoing war in the Middle East? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST:

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12:12

Concerns are rising in Lesotho about Basotho...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/25

Concerns are rising in Lesotho about Basotho nationals being denied healthcare in South Africa, prompting calls for intervention from the Lesotho government and discussions between the two neighbouring countries. Pheello Sehlabaka, the president of Lesotho’s Democratic Congress Youth League has urged both countries to resolve this issue peacefully. He joins us now to elaborate further on this ….. GUEST(Lesotho): Pheello Sehlabaka, President of the Democratic Congress Youth League in the

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8:00

North-West University can’t wait to have its own...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, has welcomed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s announcement that plans are in place to add to the country’s ten academic hospitals. According to Tyobeka, this development strongly supports the varsity’s Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, which is presently under construction. Currently, there are no academic hospitals in the North-West, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape. GUEST:

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8:39

The Liberation Movements Summit 2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

The Liberation Movements Summit 2025, convened under the theme “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa” kicks off tomorrow at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo, Gauteng. Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, joins me on the line to break down the role of liberation movements on the African Continent… GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast,

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14:40

G20: YOUTH 20 (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/MABU/24.07.2025/ZJ

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

Channel Africa's Africa In Business, anchored by Thabiso Lehoko and SAfm's the National Pulse ,anchored by John Gericke.... Jon Gericke: The Group of Twenty (G20), is an international forum comprising both developing and developed countries. It hosts a series of Working Groups to find solutions to global economic and financial issues. There are various other groupings, such as the Business 20 (B20), the Urban 20 (U20), and the Youth 20 (Y20), to name a few, which are also meeting on the sidelines to

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7:15

State concludes its case in Senzo Meyiwa trial

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

Today is the last day of the State’s case in the Senzo Meyiwa trial as the witnesses examination-in-chief process has been completed. Following this process, the defence team will now have an opportunity to call their own witnesses to test the accuracy and reliability of the State’s witnesses. To give us an update in terms of what’s currently happening in court is….. GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

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12:41

What was the main aim of liberation movements and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

None of us can dispute the fact that liberation movements have played a pivotal role in fighting for national independence, self-determination, and the establishment of a state based on the will of the people. But we also need to acknowledge the fact that many of them once in power, struggle to translate their liberation rhetoric into tangible improvements in people’s lives and this often leads to disillusionment and a loss of popular support like we have witnessed in recent years. To assess

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6:41

Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/24

The Global Watch: Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans to introduce a controversial law that bans any form of criticism of the government. They are of the view that this new law will encourage Zimbabweans to be patriotic. However, those opposed to this proposed law have described it as a draconian attempt to stifle dissent. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

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11:19

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, from all party activities for a month. Party leader Gayton McKenzie announced this decision last night on social media platforms. Let’s get political analysis on this move from… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

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4:11

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli be transferred to Leeuwkop prison. This after Ntuli complained this morning about conditions at the Kgosi Mampuru prison, also claiming that he was falsely accused of being in possession of a cellphone. To share what transpired in court today is…… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

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9:10

President Ramaphosa appoints NYDA board members

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Liezel van der Merwe, Chairperson of the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Portfolio Committee

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6:24

South African Council of Churches’ National...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

The South African Council of Churches began its 2-day National Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg today. The gathering brings together church leaders from across the country to reflect on the ongoing moral and spiritual crisis of corruption. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

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