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13:07

SAAI warns that rural crime crisis is underestimated...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/02

The Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) is worried that many crime incidents particularly the ones occurring on farms and in rural areas are not reported to the South African Police Service. According to SAAI, a comparison between statistics from external stakeholders and SAPS's database reveals shocking discrepancies. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Leon Lourens, Development Coordinator at the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI)

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11:25

ANC Reacts: DA no longer taking part in National...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Yesterday we spoke to DA National Spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, about some of the things that came out of the press conference the party had over the weekend. One of the main things that came out of that conversation is that Ministers, such as the Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, should have been dismissed before Andrew Whitfield. To get a sense of where the ANC is on this matter, the national dialogue and the GNU, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC

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7:38

Dr Breakfast

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2025/07/01

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9:28

Mabuyane’s 34-day leave during flood crisis: Was the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Recently Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane was heavily criticised for taking leave in order to be with his two sons who are undergoing traditional initiation (ulwaluko). Today we hear from Mkhululi Ndamase who is of the view that Mabuyane should in fact be applauded for putting his family first, arguing that fathers, uncles, guardians and other men should spend time with initiates instead of abandoning them. Ndamase joins us to elaborate further on this…….. GUEST: Mkhululi

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4:43

Mashatile leads Clean Cities and Towns campaign in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Earlier today, Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, led the Clean Cities and Towns campaign in Welkom, Free State. SABC News reporter, Aphumelele Mdlalane, joins me on the line to tell us more about this visit… GUEST: Aphumelele Mdlalane, SABC News reporter

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4:45

Tshwane officials arrested for theft of transformer...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, SAPS Spokesperson

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10:52

US Foreign Aid Cuts Could Cause 14 Million Deaths by...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Lancet recently conducted a comprehensive study aimed at evaluating the effect of all USAID funding on adult and child mortality over the past two decades and examined the future effect of its defunding. Its study has found that the Trump administration’s cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides 40 percent humanitarian funding worldwide, could lead to 14 million deaths in the next five years. To explain what this means is…… GUEST: Dr Angelique

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5:10

Fuel Price Goes Up

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

We take a look at the current fuel prices, following this morning’s announcement which detailed the official fuel price adjustments. According to the department of mineral resources and energy, fuel prices will see a hike of between 52 and 55 cents per litre for 95 and 93 petrol, respectively, and an increase of between 82 and 84 cents per litre for diesel. To explain the latest figures, we are joined by…. GUEST: Robert Maake, Director of Fuel Pricing at the Department of Mineral

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18:31

How much do @MYANC and @Our_DA need each other?

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/01

Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa shares his views and thoughts on the ongoing impasse between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. Just this morning, the DA laid criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for allegedly lying to parliament. On the other hand, the ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has made it clear that the party won’t pander to the DA’s demands. So what’s the best way forward for these two parties

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7:12

Bakwena Ba Mogopa Court Case

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

Last year, Bakwena Ba Mogopa embarked on a strike action that forced Glencore to close its mine for six weeks. What happened afterwards is that Glencore took the community to court and the Bakwena community lost the case against the mine last month. However though, they believe that the ruling limits the community’s right to protest, which is a violation of their constitutional right and they are of the view that if this issue is left unchallenged, it simply means that more rural communities

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11:33

DA not leaving GNU

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

Earlier on, we spoke to the DA’s National spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, about why the party deemed it important to remain in the government of national unity at the back of their presser this past weekend. We’ll have some analysis on this issue with… GUEST: Professor Mashupye Maserumule, Political Commentator from the Tshwane University of Technology

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7:10

National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is concerned by the recent reports indicating a significant increase in the prices of zero-rated food items, despite these products being exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT). To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association chairperson

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8:10

SASCO calls for Nkabane to be sacked

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

The South African Students' Congress has called for the immediate sacking of higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of incompetence and lack of transparency. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Demian Mukansi - SASCO NEC Member

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7:40

Vatican report highlights serious debt problem

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

A new Vatican-backed report endorsed by over 30 global experts has found that Africa’s public debt has increased by 183% since 2010, and it also notes that around 57% of the continent’s population reside in countries that spend more on servicing external debt than on education or healthcare. What is also important is that the report presents an actionable roadmap to address the escalating debt and development crisis confronting many nations today. GUEST (Spain): Charles Abruge, Executive

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11:19

The DA says Herman Mashaba cannot be trusted, calling...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

We hear from the DA’s National spokesperson on why the party deems it important that they remain part of the government of national unity even though they are not happy about how certain decisions are taken sometimes. According to party leader John Steenhuisen, the ANC has become increasingly uncomfortable with the DA representatives in the GNU because they are uncovering corruption and maladministration. GUEST: Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

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7:00

David van Wyk warns that this is not peace but a...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/30

Post the signing of the Peace Agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. David van Wyk warns that this is not peace but a rebranding of exploitation, where the victim is silenced and the oppressor walks free with the spoils. He also argues that Trump and his friends believe that Africa remains an open colony for exploitation. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. GUEST: David van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

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8:23

Crime Intelligence boss and six other SAPS officials...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/27

Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and six other senior SAPS officers have appeared in the magistrate’s court in Pretoria in connection with alleged unlawful appointments. Khumalo and other senior officials were arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the Interpol, Security Strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

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11:09

Floyd Shivambu briefed media on Mayibuye consultation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/27

Earlier today, former MK Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, announced a consulting team for his Mayibuye organisation. Some of the names announced today include former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena as well as former MK Party members Patrick Sindane, Bishop Stephen Zondo and Menzi Magubane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst from the University of KwaZulu Natal

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5:39

Winter storm batters Western Cape

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/27

A winter storm has devastated vulnerable communities across the Western Cape, with torrential rains and high winds causing extensive flooding that has damaged hundreds of homes, washed away roads and displaced thousands of residents. Gift of the Givers has been on the ground providing warm meals and blankets to some resident. Let’s get an update on this from… GUEST: Ali Sably, Director: Gift of the Givers Western Cape

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10:17

Andrew Whitfield removed as deputy minister

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/27

President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement earlier today addressing the removal of Andrew Whitfield while the DA also said the paryt will hold a media briefing tomorrow afternoon at 3PM when their 48 hour ultimatum expire. To get an analysis of all of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

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