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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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10:01

EFF in Limpopo raise concerns regarding quality of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/30

The EFF in Limpopo has raised concerns regarding the quality of water supplied to communities in the Polokwane Municipality. In a statement released earlier today, the party claims to have received numerous complaints from residents who report experiencing severe stomach illnesses, including persistent diarrhoea, after consuming tap water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lawrence Mapoulo, EFF Limpopo Provincial Chairperson

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8:24

ANC Western Cape condemns City of Cape Town for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/30

The ANC in the Western Cape has condemned the City of Cape Town’s decision to reroute the annual Minstrel Festival, also known as the Kaapse Klopse Karnival. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, ANC Western Cape Spokesperson

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7:13

Russia-Ukraine war

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/30

U.S President Donald Trump, says Moscow and Kyiv are closer to a peace deal and talks are in the final stages. Trump revealed this following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, we do understand that the territorial issue remains the most difficult one to deal with as Russia wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw completely from the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, a demand that would mean ceding some territory held by Ukrainian forces. GUEST (Spain): Peter Zalmayev,

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7:05

Doornkop double-storey structure collapse

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/30

A deadly collapse claimed three lives, including that of a child, in the early hours of Sunday, when a double-storey structure collapsed shortly after 3am in Doornkop, Soweto. Joining me on the line now is Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, who lost her mother in the incident… GUEST: Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, lost her mother in the Doornkop double-storey structure collapse

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7:15

SACC calls for moral renewal as South Africa ...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

As most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of violence and a growing disregard for human life. GUEST: Reverend Mzwandile Molo, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC)

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8:29

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

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9:12

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication

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18:08

Has South Africa done enough to close the wealth gap...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal countries, with the richest 10% holding a vast majority of wealth (around 86%). While a black middle class and elite have emerged, the overall disparity between the richest and poorest persists. So where are we going wrong in terms of wealth creation in South Africa? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political analyst & governance expert

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7:03

Lebombo Border Update

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

Traffic volumes were still rising at the Lebombo border earlier today, with some people choosing to walk long distances to get their passports stamped. Let’s get the latest update from… GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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8:14

Tavern Safety summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

Post today’s Tavern Safety Summit. We outline the objectives of today’s gathering as we understand that it was aimed at strengthening safety, compliance and collaboration within the tavern and hospitality sector. GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

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11:58

CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/24

On Monday this week, I spoke to Dr. John Malomo, member of the section 22 committee about the CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework being published for public consultation. The South African Church Defenders has a view on this and I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Apostle Sniko Nxesi, SACD Co-ordinator in the Western Cape

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19:06

Mail & Guardian’s Cabinet Report Card

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

Mail and Guardian has published its 2025 Cabinet Report Card that examines and rates President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance and his Cabinet. To tell us more about this year’s assessment report is ……. GUEST: Japhet Ncube, Mail & Guardian’s Editor in Chief

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6:55

ANC calls for probe after Bitou deputy mayor...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos surfaced allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, discharging a gun in public. The incident reportedly occurred in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, this past weekend. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, Spokesperson for the ANC in the Western Cape

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9:07

CRL Rights Commission launches a Draft Self-...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

Section 22 Committee has published a draft Self-Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector for public consultation. The framework proposes establishing an independent Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability to certify organisations that meet specified standards. GUEST: Dr John Malomo, member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian sector

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10:03

Dr. Molefinyana Phera, appointed Director-General of...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, has appointed Dr. Molefinyana Phera as the Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government, with effect from 01 January 2026. Dr. Molefinyana Phera joins me on the line to talk about this appointment as well as his vision for the Free State Provincial Government… GUEST: Dr. Molefinyana Phera, in-coming Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government

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7:35

Tech: Truecaller Festive Season Safety Campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

South Africa is currently in the most dangerous period of the year for scam calls, SMS fraud and impersonation scams, with new communication-risk data showing a sharp increase in fraudulent activity between November and January. To address this, Truecaller has launched a nationwide festive season scam safety campaign that is intended to educate the public. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mmathebe Zvobwo, Market Development Director for South Africa at Truecaller

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12:38

Eastern Cape Department of Health intensifies...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has intensified its collaboration with social partners as part of a targeted response to the rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province, while simultaneously strengthening support systems for vulnerable new mothers and newborns during the festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ingrid Louw, Founder and CEO of Future4Baby

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10:35

MK Party calls for removal of commissioner Mthombeni

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/23

The MK Party in Gauteng is calling for Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to be replaced amid a spade of rampant shootings in the province. The party is of the view that Mthombeni has dismally failed to lead Gauteng police as crime remains a major problem in the province. GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Spokesperson in Gauteng

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14:54

ANC condemns Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/19

The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and ANC NEC member

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19:18

SA’s Starlink-Musk Conundrum

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/19

We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi recently published a policy direction that will allow companies like Starlink to operate in the country through

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