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6:23

Matric Results: Free State Education Department Reacts

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

The Free State has dropped to second place after eight years as the country’s top-performing province for the National Senior Certificate. Let’s get reaction from the province’s education department. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Dr. Mamiki Maboya, MEC for Education in the Free State

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12:05

Matric results: reaction

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Action SA reacts to Matric results as the country continues to celebrate Matric results, Action SA believes the real pass mark is 57.7%. The party also believes these results mask a school system that is still failing too many learners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip

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11:32

SADTU KZN ON MATRIC RESULTS AND SCHOOLS REOPENING

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

Yesterday, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced KZN as the top performing province in the Matric Class of 2025. Principals in KZN are happy and concerned at the same time. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal has been inundated with panic calls from some school principals who are worried by the poor state of readiness for schools reopening. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nomarashiya Caluza, SADTU KZN Provincial

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9:55

Thinkst Applied Research has finalised the sale of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) recently announced that it has finalised the sale of the long-runningComputer Olympiad programmeto Thinkst Applied Research. Thinkst take over ensures that the Computer Olympiad will continue without interruption, maintaining the momentum and impact it has built over decades. GUEST: Haroon Meer, CEO and Founder of Thinkst Applied Research

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7:50

Matric results

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/13

As we continue to celebrate the class of 2025. We are joined by Gontse Kenoshi who is one of the students from ST Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) who managed to achieve 8 distinctions.

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6:53

Matric Class of 2025 Results

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

guest : Basil Manuel

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14:28

Matric Class of 2025 Results: SADAG

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) says it has been inundated with calls from matriculants and parents ahead of the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations results next week. SADAG Project Manager for Education Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha is urging parents to pay attention to their children’s behaviour. GUEST: Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha, SADAG Project Manager for Education

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8:08

Universities South Africa announce change to the...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

Universities South Africa (USAf) announced a significant change to the admissions timeline on Saturday, confirming that public universities will only release application outcomes to prospective first-time-entering students after the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results to pupils and schools… GUEST: Dr. Phethiwe Matutu is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universities South Africa (USAf)

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16:17

Matric Class of 2025 Results: Build-Up

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/12

Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, will this evening announce the overall results and award the top achieving learners across the country from the Matric Class of 2025. The Minister had this to say about the class of 2025… GUEST: Professor Mary Metcalfe, Education Specialist And Professor Of Practice At The University of Johannesburg

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11:08

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The National Freedom Party has reaffirmed its decision towith draw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity. Party leader Irvan Barnes revealed earlier today that the decision was due to administrative challenges and political agreements that were not honoured by the current coalition partners in the province.Other reason being that the province faces a collapse of governance at both provincial and municipal levels. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……

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15:32

Anti-government protests in Iran

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

We look at the ongoing protests in Iran. Demonstrations first began in Tehran last month, triggered by a sharp slide in the value of the rial currency - but have since spread to all 31 of the country's provinces. The country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protests after the biggest rallies yet in an almost two-week movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living. GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher

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9:05

Kouga Municipality Fire

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

Fires continue to burn in the Kouga Municipality in the Eastern Cape, now mainly in bush areas and away from homes. Forty people who were evacuated yesterday have since returned. Gift of the Givers is helping with relief efforts on the ground. Let’s find out more on this with… GUEST: Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of NGO Gift of the Givers

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12:35

ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The build-up to the ANC’s 114th Anniversary Rally in the North West continued today after a week of door-to-door engagements in parts of the province. Let’s get a sense of how the party was received in the North West this week and what else can we expect ahead of the anniversary rally. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu, ANC National Spokesperson

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13:30

Latest developments in Venezuela

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

Yesterday, Venezuela released citizens and foreigners from its prisons in what a top government official described as a gesture to seek peace less than a week after former President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces. Human rights groups were encouraged by the releases, though it wasn’t clear yet whether this might represent the early stages of a government in transition or was more of a symbolic effort to please the Trump administration. GUEST (Venezuela): Diego Sequera,

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9:27

Political Analysis: NFP leader confirms party exit...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/09

The National Freedom Party reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the KwaZulu-Natal’s Government of Provincial Unity at media briefing earlier today. Let’s get a sense of possible implications this will have on the KZN provincial government with… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political analyst based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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14:05

114 years of the ANC

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Today, January 8th 2025, marks 114 years since the African National Congress was founded, making it the oldest liberation movement on the African continent. Let’s look back at the past, the present and future of this liberation movement with… GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political Analyst from the University of Johannesburg

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6:28

After Venezuela: Who might be next?

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Post the forceful overthrow of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has threatened countries across the globe with possible U.S military action. He recently renewed his calls for a US takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland, citing US security interests, and threatened military action in Colombia for its role in cocaine trafficking. So who can stop “The Trump Train” from causing more havoc on global politics? For more analysis on this, we are joined

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13:27

Limpopo Premier tackles illegal immigrants

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

A law enforcement operation in Limpopo has seen more than 1000 illegal foreign nationals being arrested. The operation comes after a recent spike in undocumented migration in the province. According to the Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, the enforcement action is aimed at upholding the law, not targeting foreigners. GUEST: Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Limpopo Premier

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8:53

US Embassy Picket

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

Security was beefed up at the US Embassy in Pretoria as a coalition of South African trade unions, political groups, and civil society organisations picketed outside the building today. The picket is against US attacks on Venezuela. Let’s find out more with… GUEST: Muhammed Desai, from the South Africa Latin America Association

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13:41

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has...

The National Pulse ·

2026/01/08

The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Thami Ntuli, has formally endorsed the renewal of the contract of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for a second term, following a meeting with the South African Police Service National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. According to Ntuli, General Mkhwanazi has earned widespread recognition for his decisive and hands-on approach to policing, as well as for strengthening operational coordination within the SAPS and with

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