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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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7:44

KZN National School Nutrition Programme – DA writes...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

We’ve been following the story of the KZN National School Nutrition Programme for some time now, from payment issues suppliers faced to the recent issue that was raised by the National School Nutrition Programme Association on companies being appointed without following due process. The DA in KZN has taken recent issue a step further and to tell us more about that, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sakhile Mngadi, KZN Member of Provincial Legislature & DA KZN Spokesperson on

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8:35

Unresolved apartheid-era cases

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

Survivors and families of victims who were either killed or disappeared during South Africa’s liberation struggle, together with the Foundation for Human Rights have filed a court application that seeks to oppose an application by former President Thabo Mbeki and former Justice Minister Bridget Mabandla. Mbeki and Mabandla are seeking leave to intervene on the basis that they have a direct and substantial interest in the proceedings as they are accused of political interference, something they

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11:16

U.S Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/23

U.S Congressman Ronny Jackson has introduced a bill that will allow the U.S Presidency to impose sanctions on South African government officials and ANC leaders. According to Jackson, this Bill, called the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025, would help advance US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST (New York): Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC News U.S Correspondent

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10:58

Learning more about the role of African storytellers...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

We tell you more about an Afro-centric streaming platform, NEW Plus TV that was recently launched in Kenya. The platform aims to elevate the role of African storytellers in shaping the global narrative on authentic african stories. GUEST: Muthoni Waigwa, CEO of NEW Plus TV, based in Kenya

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3:43

NPA loses High Court bid to seek clarification on...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

The Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha has dismissed an application by the National Prosecuting Authority for clarification on the acquittal of Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso. Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha, was in court and joins me on the line to share what happened today… GUEST: Nandipha Plaatjie, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

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6:21

Advocate Andrew Chauke, South Gauteng Director of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Advocate Andrew Chauke, the controversial South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions and an alleged central State Capture enabler, has been suspended with immediate effect. Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the decision in terms of section 14(3) read with 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act had been taken pending an inquiry into Andrew Chauke’s fitness to hold office. To get a reaction on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ra’eesa

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6:59

Four arrested in breakthrough in DJ Sumbody murder case

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Police arrested four men yesterday in connection with the murder of popular DJ, Oupa John Sefoka, popularly known as DJ Sumbody. Sefoka was killed in a hail of bullets in Woodmead in November 2022. Another person was killed in the same incident. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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10:08

New Minister of Higher Education: Can Buti Manamela...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Manamela has been Deputy Minister of Higher Education since 2014 and our guest Edwin Naidu argues that Manamela understands the importance of the sector better than most. He also points out that in order for him to succeed he needs to break ranks with the ANC to ensure that the country gets a quality tertiary system. GUEST: Edwin Naidu, head of education start-up Higher Education Media Services (HEMS)

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8:28

Burkina Faso intends to dissolve electoral commission

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Burkina Faso has announced plans to scrap its national electoral commission, citing high costs and concerns over foreign interference. So what does this latest development mean for the country’s transition to democratic rule and how would you rate Captain Ibrahim Traore’s leadership style since taking over the country in 2022? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Charles Nyuykonge, African affairs commentator

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15:54

Unpacking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decisions

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education. Some have interpreted this move as a sign that the president is trying to mend relations with the Democratic Alliance as the ANC will need them to pass departmental budgets and the appropriation bill. You may recall that the relationship between the ANC and the DA has indeed soured recently, with the DA withdrawing from the National Dialogue and threatening to vote against certain ANC

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13:12

MK Party visits Morocco

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Earlier on, I spoke to MK Party Head of Presidency, Magasela Mzobe, about the party’s visit to Morocco. The party and its leader came under fire for this trip. To get an anlysis on the visit, the use of the South African flag and what this generally means for diplomatic relations, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: David Monyae - Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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5:39

JMPD arrests two officers for extortion

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Let’s hear from the Johannesburg Metro Police as two officers from the organisation have been arrested on charges of extortion and corruption. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla has confirmed that the complainant who brought this matter to their attention alleged that the two officers demanded R8 000. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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