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6:04

Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/24

US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel “to not drop those bombs” and has accused both the Iranian and Israeli militaries of violating a ceasefire just hours after it came into effect. Joining us to explain what this all means is….. GUEST: Ronald Henwood, Political analyst from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria

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14:39

DA’s 25th Anniversary

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/24

Today, the Democratic Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the party’s branches are delivering blankets to homes and charities that need them the most across the country - 25 years on, what’s the state of the party and its politics and how has it it changed South Africa’s political landscape. GUEST. Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

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9:42

London Indaba: SA to unveil its critical minerals and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/24

Team South Africa is set to unveil its critical minerals and metals strategy at the London Indaba that is currently underway in the United Kingdom. As Africa’s largest economy and acting under the G20 Presidency, South Africa is using this platform to signal stability, progress and reform to the world. Joining us to share SA’s strategy and also to talk about the significance of this event is….. GUEST: Phumzile Mgcina, Deputy Minister of Mineral & Petroleum Resources

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9:25

Eastern Cape Floods death toll rises to 95

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

The death toll from the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 95, with two more bodies recovered earlier today. We thought we should get an update on what is happening in the Eastern Cape from someone we spoke to last week about the area, and that is… GUEST: Ahmed Bham, Head: Gift of the Givers Search & Rescue

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12:10

Free State empowers young people

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

As part of commemorating Youth Month. The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), Vaal University of Technology, and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) recently hosted certificate ceremony for 30 young people from across the province who completed the comprehensive training programme in cellphone repair. The initiative is intended to empower young people and also to create job

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11:19

Joint Oversight Visit to Karan Beef

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

Earlier today, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa joined Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for an oversight visit to the Karan Beef feedlot in Heidelberg. The visit follows the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at the facility earlier in June. To tell us more about this visit, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and rural development

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6:50

MECSU writes to Public Protector requesting the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

The Municipal Employee and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) in the City of Ekurhuleni wrote a letter to the Public Protector requesting a forensic investigation into allegations of nepotism and the violation of the talent acquisition policy by the city’s executive mayor, Councillor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the MMC for Corporate Shared Services, Councillor Sivuyile Ngodwana as well as the city’s HR department. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vukile Mlungwana, General

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10:43

US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

As the war in the Middle East heats up with the US entering the fray. We understand that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the response to US strikes on nuclear facilities. Following the attacks, Tehran has accused Washington of launching a dangerous war. So what’s likely to happen moving forward? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

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9:48

Labour Party seeks to interdict National Dialogue

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

South Africa’s Labour Party has launched an urgent High Court application to interdict the National Dialogue, soon to be held in August this year. The party is of the view that the upcoming dialogue is unconstitutional, irrational, fiscally irresponsible and excludes the working class. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President & Interim Labour Party Executive

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7:33

What is the main message of World Refugee Day?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/23

On World Refugee Day which took place last week Friday, the UN refugee agency (UNHRC) launched a new report highlighting how countries across Southern Africa are reshaping the way displacement is addressed. It also shows how national governments, communities and partners across the region are responding in new ways. For more on the significance of World Refugee Day, we are joined by…… GUEST: Jan De Bisschop, Spokesperson for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency - South Africa Multi-Country

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34:35

Fireside Chat With Collen Malatji

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

As we commemorate Youth Month. Today we are joined by the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji who will among other things discuss leadership, youth activism related issues and help us understand several challenges that are facing our youth in this country and of course he will also share his thoughts on possible solutions as well. This as we know that young people in this country face a multitude of interconnected challenges, including high unemployment, poverty and unequal access to

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6:55

30 year anniversary celebrations of the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court. It is the Apex court for all constitutional matters in the country and it has the final say on interpreting, protecting, and enforcing the constitution. Over the years the court has handed down some judgments that some may have deemed important, progressive and controversial. Joining us to discuss its significant role and what it means for our constitutional democracy is…….. GUEST: Professor George Devenish, Emeritus

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9:06

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised the U.S against direct involvement in the conflict, warning that such a move will be extremely dangerous with truly unpredictable negative consequences. The statement from Kremlin comes amid rapidly escalating tensions and ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Manelisi Dubase, retired Journalist & former SABC’s Bureau Chief and Correspondent in

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10:03

92% of Joburg Residents Are Worried About Air Pollution

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/20

According to the latest data that was recently published by Breathe Cities, over 91% of Joburg residents are worried about air pollution, while the other 78% believe it negatively impacts their health. To increase levels of awareness around air quality solutions, the City of Johannesburg in collaboration with Breathe Cities has just launched ‘Pause and Breathe’ initiative that will educate residents about air quality/pollution. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by

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6:15

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who had a mental disability for an insurance payout has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Three years ago Nomdundu Mafani from KwaNokuthula was shot 15 times in a house in Cuba Street and it is widely reported that she was asleep when she was attacked. The court found that the first accused and his wife had adopted Mafani when she was 11 years old. They had then taken out funeral policies for her and later planned to kill her. To react to this is

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13:48

Floyd Shivambu looks to form new party

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, held a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel, in Midrand, to give an update on his political future. We played clips from the presser and spoke to Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State about it. We’ll get a second view on Floyd Shivambu’s political future from… GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

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8:15

Eastern Cape provincial day of mourning for flood...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

The provincial day of mourning for the victims of the devastating storm that hit the Eastern Cape last week started at 11h00 this morning at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha. The latest death toll is 92. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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12:56

Simulcast - The G20 in Africa!

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

The African Development Bank says over 640 million in the continent have no access to energy, and that the electricity access rate for African countries is just over 40 per cent, the lowest in the world. Professor David Phaho

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7:59

Former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/19

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu has announced that he intends to consult various groupings in South Africa over forming a new political party. During this afternoon’s press briefing, Shivambu also for the first time divulged some of the reasons that were used by the MK party to justify his removal as the secretary general of the party. Interestingly, Shivambu also stated that he won’t resign as a member of UMkhonto Wesizwe party even though he has decided to embark on a

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7:27

Proteas Historic Victory

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Cricket Commentator’s Perspective: Valuable lessons learned from the Proteas victory and what it means for the sport in the country moving forward. Some are saying that we should view this victory as a powerful reminder that perseverance does lead to glory. GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket Commentator

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