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7:53

SA medical aid schemes discriminated against black...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/08

Yesterday I spoke to Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, about an inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination by medical aid schemes that found that medical aid schemes had unfairly treated black healthcare providers and practitioners. We now get reaction from the South African Medical Association. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, South African Medical Association Chairperson

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10:45

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s allegations...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/08

How will the war of words between KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu affect the reputation of the police? Reputation management expert, Tshepo Matseba, joins me on the line to shed light on this… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, MD of Reputation 1st

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8:24

Over 21% of Grade R teachers are not suitable for the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/08

The Department of Basic Education has conceded that over 21% of Grade R teachers across the country do not possess the requisite skills to teach. According to the department, KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of unqualified Grade R teachers with 1 937, followed by the Western Cape with 1 416. This observation was made during the department’s oversight visits as part of the BELA Bill implementation. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe,

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9:05

Five African leaders are set to meet with U.S...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/08

Five African leaders are set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump this week to discuss commercial opportunities. Presidents from Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mauritania, Liberia and Gabon will all attend tomorrow’s meeting, which is expected to revolve around investment, security and trade. We understand that Trump is ushering in a more transactional world and he is often described as transactional - so what’s in it for these five African countries, what do they hope to gain from this

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12:47

US 30% tariff against South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/08

We unpack the announcement by U.S President Donald Trump of a 30% tariff on South African goods and produce. President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from his US counterpart while also maintaining that the 30% reciprocal tariff is not an accurate representation of available trade data. He also made it clear that South Africa will continue with its diplomatic efforts towards a more balanced and mutually beneficial trade relationship with the US. But how should we view this latest

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6:05

Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations: POPCRU calls for calm

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/07

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for calm and caution, following Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive revelations. The trade union has also emphasised the fact that the safety and security of South Africans must never be compromised during this turbulent period. GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, POPCRU National spokesperson

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7:43

Police Union reacts to Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/07

We continue getting reaction on that explosive press briefing that was held yesterday by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Let’s get a sense of what police unions make of what was uncovered yesterday with… GUEST: Mpho Kwinika, General Secretary: Independent Policing Union of South Africa (IPUSA)

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9:43

Minister Aaron Motsoaledi receives investigation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/07

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, officially received an investigation report on the findings of the inquiry conducted by Section 59 Investigation Panel into allegations of racial discrimination by medical schemes against black health care providers in South Africa. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Minister Aaron Motsoaledi

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11:14

U.S President Donald Trump has warned once again that...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/07

We unpack the outcomes of this year’s BRICS Summit that has just concluded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Interestingly, U.S President Donald Trump has warned once again that he will impose an additional 10% tariff on any countries aligning themselves with the anti-American policies of the BRICS group of developing nations. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

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13:46

Mkhwanazi accused the minister of police Senzo Mchunu...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/07

Following KZN Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s startling revelations yesterday. We hear from the former Western Cape Provincial Police Commissioner about what this means for national security and policing in this country. During yesterday’s press briefing, Mkhwanazi accused the minister of police Senzo Mchunu of political interference in investigations and also revealed that prior its disbandment, the political killings task team had uncovered a syndicate, including senior politicians,

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37:33

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Pieter Kriel

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

Today we are joined by a young person who is known for expressing his thoughts and opinions freely, even if they may be unpopular or controversial. His name is Pieter Kriel and as I have just said, he is a brave young man who is not afraid to voice his perspectives, regardless of potential consequences or disapproval. Kriel’s political commentary is so fascinating and definitely gets a lot of attention and a lot of people talking on social media and other various platforms. But what really

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15:18

Dr Mathews Phosa pays tribute to former Deputy...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

Former ANC Treasure General and former Premier of Mpumalanga province, Dr Mathews Phosa pays tribute to former Deputy President David Mabuza. According to Phosa, Mabuza was a very shrewd politician and they didn’t call him “The Cat” for nothing. He joins us now to reflect on his political life. GUEST: Dr Mathews Phosa, former ANC TG

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5:34

Tributes continue for deceased former Deputy...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

Tributes continue to pour in for former deputy president, DD Mabuza, who passed away yesterday in a Johannesburg hospital. Current deputy president, Paul Mashatile, spoke to reporters outside Mabuza’s Johannesburg home, describing the deceased ANC member as someone who wanted unity. This is what Paul Mashatile had to say CLIP: 2:10 I am now joined on the line by SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga, Motsebi Monareng, to give us details on what has been in happening around Mabuza’s home in

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10:44

Russia recognises Taliban Government

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban’s government in Afghanistan since it seized power in 2021. It’s not only that, Moscow has also removed the group from its list of outlawed organisations. So politically speaking, what has changed between these two countries and what informs Russia’s change of heart, and what exactly does this recognition mean for Taliban? GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher at Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

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3:22

Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial Update

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

Today, the defence team and members of the Pretoria High Court, including judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng were in Vosloorus to inspect the areas where one of the five accused Muzi Sibiya was allegedly assaulted. To give us an update in terms of how that inspection went, we are joined by… GUEST: Pearl Magubane. SABC News reporter

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11:51

Remembering David Mabuza

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/04

As tributes continue to pour in for the man nicknamed “The Cat”, we are joined by Vusi Shongwe who once worked very closely with former Deputy President David Mabuza. Sometime in 2015 Shongwe served as acting Premier of Mpumalanga while the late David Mabuza was on sick leave. GUEST: Vusi Shongwe, former MEC for Community Safety and currently serves as the Provincial Chairperson of SANCO in Mpumalanga

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6:24

ATM’s proposal to change South Africa’s name

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/03

“ATM MP, Vuyo Zungula explains why his party wants to change South Africa’s official name to the republic of Azania”. GUEST: Vuyo Zungula, Leader of the ATM Party in Parliament

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8:49

More than 335,000 people have applied for SAPS...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/03

The South African Police Services says it is encouraged after receiving more than 185 000 new applications from South Africans, the majority of whom are women wanting to join the service and be police officers. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

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13:06

G20: SA PRESIDENCY (LIVE @ 16:15) CA/MABU/03.07.2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/03

AG: As we continue with our G20 coverage, today we are looking at the work South Africa has to do ahead of the summit in November. Since the country took over the G20 presidency, there have been 13 working groups that met to come up with South Africa's G20 priorities. TL: The G20 working groups are made up of government officials, international organisations and civil society to collectively shape the G20's approach to issues requiring international cooperation. To discuss this and other issues, we

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9:39

JSC recommends Judge Dunstan Mlambo for Deputy Chief...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/03

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended that Judge Dunstan Mlambo be appointed as the Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) of the Constitutional Court. Mlambo currently serves as Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court. But what makes someone the best candidate for the DCJ role? We find out from ……. GUEST: Fasiha Hassan, MP & Representative on Judicial Service Commission (JSC)

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