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13:42

Parliament’s state of readiness for SONA 2026

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/11

SONA 2026 As preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address. Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza joins us to outline Parliament’s state of readiness for the landmark occasion. GUEST: Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly

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8:32

Mmadikeledi Moloto: Deputy Director General:...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/09

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12:02

SA to withdraw its troops from UN peacekeeping...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/09

We examine South Africa’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). According to the Presidency, South Africa’s decision is informed by the need to consolidate and realign the resources of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF). For more reaction and analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Lindy Heinecken, Military Sociologist from Stellenbosch

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42:55

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Dr, Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/06

Today - we are joined by the inaugural chairperson and founding member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA), the first African Bar of advocates. He has been the lead counsel in many prominent cases in South Africa. He was senior counsel for former president Jacob Zuma in his appearance in the Zondo Commission and other criminal matters. He was also counsel in the freedom songs case between Julius Malema, the ANC and the AfriForum. Most importantly, he is the author of the

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10:20

EFF reacts to National Assembly speaker’s refusal to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/06

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has denied protecting North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, after the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, accused the speaker of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP

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15:00

Wiandre Pretorius linked to Madlanga Commission...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/05

The attack raises serious concerns over intimidation of witnesses and those linked to high-profile cases. It is reported that Pretorius was about to drive into his residence when attacked by unknown suspects driving a white Toyota Vitz. They fired shots at him before driving away. He escaped unharmed, and the motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage. Gauteng police have confirmed that investigations are underway. GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime expert and former SAPS head of the Crime

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11:04

SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA launch the Know Your...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/04

As we commemorate the coming into effect of our democratic Constitution. SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have just launched the“Know Your Constitution Handbook” to the South African Constitution. The South African Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Assembly on 8 May 1996 and certified by the Constitutional Court in October 1996. On 10 December 1996, former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution into law and it came into effect on 4 February 1997. Guest: Sandra Mujeni

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12:30

TTI Group launches TTI Academy to bridge the funding gap

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/03

As the academic year is about to begin for varsity students, many of them are facing financial exclusion due to accumulated debt and the inability to pay registration fees. To address this problem, TTI Group has just launched TTI Academy that will offer bursaries, learnerships and accredited skills development programs, providing alternative pathways for financially needy students. To give us more details on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: TJ Malamule, CEO of TTI Group

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9:37

Scientists suggest that Climate Change and La Nina...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

New research shows the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40%, as scientists find that climate change and La Nina fueled the exceptionally intense downpours that caused catastrophic flooding across South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Eswatini in recent weeks. Interestingly, we are told that human-caused climate change is supercharging rainfall events. To explain what this means is….. GUEST: Dr Christopher Trisos, Director at the Climate Risk Lab at the African Climate and

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7:45

DJ Warras murder: Second accused in court

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

The second accused in the DJ Warras murder case appeared today at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane was in court and now joins me on the line to tell us what happened… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter

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12:33

WINNING: Siza Gule

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

St. John’s College star pupil, Siza Gule, will be leaving for the US later this year to study at the Harvard University after bagging 9 distinctions. While he waits for this trip to happen, Sazi Gule has an interesting initiative to help the class of 2026. Let’s chat about his matric results and the initiative… GUEST: Sazi Gule, Class of 2025 star learner on his way to Havard University

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13:56

The changing of geographical names of places

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

The Democratic Alliance rejects this move, claiming that public consultations were not conducted, accusing the department of sport, arts and culture of misleading the public on the matter. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Samantha Graham-Mare, DA MP & Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy

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5:31

Doornfontein Building Collapse

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

A building collapsed earlier today in Doornfontein, Johannesburg after a suspected transformer explosion. Emergency services are currently on the scene so let’s get more details on this from… GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson

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7:18

Madlanga Commission adjourns

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

Earlier today, senior forensic analyst in the automated ballistics identification system at the ballistics section, Captain Laurance Makgotloe testified at the Commission, detailing evidence from the murder scene of engineer Armand Swart, who was shot 23 times. To give us a summary in terms of what transpired at the Madlanga Commission today is….. GUEST: Sbahle Motha, SABC News reporter

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10:20

Artificial Intelligence: world leaders calling for...

The National Pulse ·

2026/02/02

Recentely during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, global technology leaders warned that the most immediate risk is no longer innovation itself, but the lack of AI literacy and governance among boards, executives, and public institutions. To tell us what AI literacy means for boards, professionals, and the general public is….. GUEST: Nazareen Ebrahim, an AI ethics and policy specialist

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12:11

Goma, one year on ……

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/30

As we mark the first anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Goma. We examine a deal between Kinshasa and Washington related to critical minerals and the role of South Africa as it was part of SADC’s peace keeping mission in the war hit region. Advocate Sipho Mantula helps us understand how South Africa is perceived and trusted across the continent post the Goma experience. GUEST: Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School

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14:32

Shamila Batohi’s legacy

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/30

We unpack the legacy of the outgoing NPA boss, Advocate Shamila Batohi. Her term of office comes to an end today and a lot has been said about the NPA struggles under her leadership. Many have been frustrated mainly by the lack of convictions in State Capture cases and high-profile cases. But how should we rate her seven year-term in office, having started in 2019? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Dr Suhayfa Bhamjee, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law at the University of

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41:31

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Prince Mashele

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/30

Today we are joined by Prince Mashele, a South African political commentator known for his engaging and fearless commentary - who is often described as someone who expresses their opinion freely, directly and honestly, even if it shocks or offends others.GUEST: Prince Mashele, Political analyst & Executive Director of the Centre for Politics and Research

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7:01

Chinese national hiding in South Africa extradited to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/30

A 63-year-old Chinese National will be extradited to China in connection with defrauding the Chinese government of R120 million.For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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15:39

SAPS to set up new 'special task team' to probe...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/29

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has studied the interim report submitted by the Madlanga Commission on the 17th of December 2025 and accepts its recommendations. According to the presidency, the report recommends immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, as well as recommendations on the employment status and recommended suspension of several individuals implicated at the commission. Interestingly, the commission found that there is prima facie evidence

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