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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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11:22

Is South Africa a name or mere direction, bound by...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/03

The African Transformation Movement has confirmed that it will soon table a proposal before parliament to change South Africa’s official name to the Republic of Azania. The party is of the view that the current name, South Africa, should be replaced as part of a broader effort to decolonise the state as it fails to reflect the nation’s indigenous heritage. To share his thoughts on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Pitika Ntuli, Historian and consummate poet and

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5:16

NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

The National Prosecuting Authority has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), challenging a court ruling that deemed Moroadi Cholota’s extradition unlawful. The organisation believes that there are compelling reasons for the SCA to hear its appeal, they are also of the view that the Free State High Court judge erred in dismissing their application for leave to appeal. To help us make sense of this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Adv Mthunzi Mhaga - NPA spokesperson

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9:12

DENOSA reacts to SAHRC Statement on healthcare...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

Earlier on, we spoke to Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner at SA Human Rights Commission about a statement the commission released earlier today about healthcare facilities denying people treatment due to their nationality or documentation status. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa, DENOSA, has a view on this. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Simon Hlungwani, DENOSA President

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6:31

NPA petitions the Supreme Court of Appeal over...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

The National Prosecuting Authority has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), challenging a court ruling that deemed Moroadi Cholota’s extradition unlawful. The organisation believes that there are compelling reasons for the SCA to hear its appeal, they are also of the view that the Free State High Court judge erred in dismissing their application for leave to appeal. To help us make sense of this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Mpumelelo Zikalala, legal practitioner

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10:30

Mayibuye National Consultation Process

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

A few days ago, Floyd Shivambu announced the names of the people that will be spearheading the Mayibuye National consultation process. These are the people that will be consulting various communities about launching a new political party. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mmabatho Mokause, Mayibuye National Chairperson

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6:04

NATU not pleased with new KZN Education Chief...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

The National Teachers’ Union, NATU, is not pleased with the announcement of Yali Joyi as the new Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal. NATU General Secretary, Doctor Ngema, joins me on the line to tell us why… GUEST: Doctor Ngema, NATU General Secretary

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6:49

Who is entitled to access healthcare services in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

The South African Human Rights Commission has expressed concern about recent reports suggesting that there are certain healthcare facilities in the country that deny treatment to individuals on the basis of nationality or documentation status. The commission has warned that such practices are not only unethical and unlawful but also inconsistent with South Africa’s obligations under both domestic and international human rights law. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Sandra

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11:09

Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Proposal

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel has agreed to the conditions of a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and that now it’s up to Hamas to decide if they accept Trump’s proposal. According to Trump, mediators Egypt and Qatar will deliver the final ceasefire proposal. GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director @ the Afro-Middle East Centre

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