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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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6:53

Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

About 40 organisations, trade unions, social movements and human rights advocacy groups have come together to form the Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills. This campaign has been meeting weekly for several months. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lebohang Phanyeko, SAFTU National Organiser

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4:55

National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is urgently calling for the immediate suspension and investigation of the current National School Nutrition Programme tender process in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been marred by serious allegations of tender rigging, political interference, and gross procedural violations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, KZN Chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers'

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8:08

Thembisa Electricity Hike Protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Tensions are high in Thembisa as residents protest against high electricity tariff hikes. Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, visited the area earlier after the community shutdown roads today. Let’s get an update on what is happening in the area now with… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

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8:31

DIRCO reacts to Zuma’s use of the South African flag...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

The ANC has called on DIRCO to demand an official apology from Morocco for the use of the South African flag during a partisan meeting. GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

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10:56

US Prisoners: PUDEMO to stage a protest this week

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

ESwatini’s decision to accommodate America’s deportees continues to attract public disapproval. The country’s largest opposition party, PUDEMO, has vowed to intensify its campaign against King Mswati’s regime and has also undertaken to heighten its mobilisation efforts to fight against this decision. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Mlungisi Makhanya, President of the People’s United Democratic Democratic Movement (PUDEMO)

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13:39

Is the MK Party’s position on Morocco in conflict...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

In a move that has caught many by surprise. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party has officially recognised Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the regional dispute. The party is of the view that its policy position “is part of a broader effort to bring a practical solution to the long-standing debacle on the future of the Western Sahara region.” For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Magasela Mzobe, MK Party’s

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34:51

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Wayne Duvenage

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

Today we are joined by another patriotic South African, Wayne Duvenage, who firmly believes that civil society and individual citizens of this country should never stop voicing their displeasure and disapproval against corruption and poor governance. Duvenage is a South African businessman, entrepreneur and civil activist who currently serves as the CEO of the South African corruption fighting civil organisation, OUTA. GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, Co-founder & CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax

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7:26

MK Party marches to the Union building

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

The MK Party’s members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria this morning. The party’s total shutdown march, is meant to demonstrate the MK Party’s support for KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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