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The National Pulse

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8:40

The Thrive by Five Index Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

The Latest Thrive by Five index report shows that many children in South Africa start school without the skills needed to succeed in the foundation phase and beyond. The report also shows that only 42% of enrolled four-year-olds are on track for early learning, while 28% are falling behind and 30% are falling far behind. So what are the main factors that prevent many children from thriving? GUEST: Sibongile Khumalo, Deputy Director at Data Drive 2030

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12:16

MK party files complaint against Ramaphosa and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

Earlier on I spoke to MK party MP, Mzwanele Manyi, about the party laying an official complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for misconduct during the official visit to the White House in the United States. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

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9:44

“Optimizing Service Delivery: Innovation,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

The Global Exchange presents an opportunity to focus on leveraging innovation and international collaboration to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforces for thriving municipal centers. Amidst service delivery gains made at local government level, the theme encapsulates the aim of the exchange to bridge global best practices with local solutions to address persistent complexities, which include performance management gaps, frequent leadership changes, capacity and oversight

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12:39

South African Human Rights Commission launches four...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

The South African Human Rights Commission launched four reports that highlight human rights work and issues across the country. The reports are informed by the Commission's ongoing research, monitoring activities, and data received from organs of state. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

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6:40

SA’s GDP increased by 0,8% in the 2nd quarter

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

Good News for South Africa as the country’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of the year. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying; trade, catering and accommodation were the most significant positive contributors to this applaudable growth. So is our economy on the rise - what should we expect going forward? GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

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14:37

MK Party lays complaint against Ramaphosa and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/09

The MK Party has filed a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa and agriculture minister John Steenhuisen over remarks made during their White House visit in May. Mzwanele Manyi is contending that Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen violated the code of ethics when they stigmatised the MK Party and EFF. GUEST: Mzwanele Manyi, MK Party MP

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9:58

Average age of uniformed regular SANDF personnel is 39

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

The average age of uniform-wearing airmen and women, military medics, sailors and soldiers in the four SANDF services is currently sitting at 39. This rises to 49 for the part-time component of General Rudzani Maphwanya’s total command. African Defence Review director, Darren Olivier, joins me on the line to share his thoughts on why our SANDF is getting older… GUEST: Darren Olivier, African Defence Review Director

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8:14

Suspects wanted for murder, robberies killed in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

Five suspected criminals were shot dead in a gun battle with police in an informal settlement in Chatsworth outside Durban in the early hours of this morning. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

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5:39

Traffic wardens attacked in Daveyton, five sustain...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

A team of Gauteng traffic wardens came under fire at the Daveyton railway station in Ekurhuleni in the early hours on Sunday. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, visited the wounded wardens in hospital today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government

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7:43

Examining the objectives of the BRICS Leaders Summit...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

We understand that today’s meeting will focus on the challenges faced by the international community and on the role of BRICS in advancing dialogue, cooperation, and constructive responses. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, Senior reporter for the SABC News international desk

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9:46

a South African company has been accused of providing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

Let’s move to Zambia now where a South African company has been accused of providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in the Zambian city of Kabwe, despite immense health risks for local residents. Kabwe is one of the most lead-polluted places globally because of contamination from a former mine that was never cleaned up post its closure in 1994. GUEST: Allan Ngari, is the Advocacy Director for Africa at Human Rights Watch

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10:41

How best should we deal with teen pregnancy?

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/08

We hear from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) on why they want government to formally declare teenage pregnancy a pandemic. According to the national figures, over 90, 000 pregnancies occurred among girls aged 10-19 in a recent year. GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National spokesperson

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39:05

Friday Fireside Chat with Dr John Kani

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Today we are elated to be spending time with legendary South African actor, author, director and playwright, Dr John Kani. He recently made history by being elected as a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Last year, Kani got stellar recognition with Order of the British Empire (OBE) award for his contributions to theatre. GUEST: Dr John Kani, SA actor, author, director and playwright

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4:39

Man killed outside Athlone Magistrate's court

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Earlier today, a man was fatally shot this morning as he was about to enter the Athlone Magistrate's court in Cape Town. SABC News Reporter, Corbin August joins me on the line to share more details on this… GUEST: Corbin August, SABC News Reporter

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5:38

Taxi strike halted: KZN MEC Siboniso Duma says task...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has apologised to thousands of commuters who were left stranded during the two-day taxi strike in Durban. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson: KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements

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6:49

Abdou Samb: On why he chose to invest in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

We hear from Abdou Samb, who is the Chairman of a top French investment firm, called ‘FRS’, which is wildly known for developing platforms that enable companies to query a database listing all the grants available in the market and they also assist in turning organisations around. Samb has decided to invest in Africa to drive innovation and sustainable growth and guess what, his investment journey on the continent will begin here in South Africa as he intends to launch a foundation that

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13:24

The Global Sumud Flotilla

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

Several South African activists are set to join a convoy heading to the Gaza Strip as part of the largest international solidarity mission in support of the Palestinian people. One key objective of this mission is to provide relief that the Palestinian population desperately needs. GUEST: Reverend Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa GUEST: iNkosi Mandla Mandela, Chief of the Mvezo TraditionalCouncil

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17:07

ANC rejects Mathabatha’s step aside request

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/05

The African National Congress has opted not to accept the request from its Limpopo chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha, to step aside from his role with immediate effect. In a statement that was released today, the party confirmed that the matter has been referred back to the province, allowing space for issues raised by Mathabatha to be addressed internally and for a resolution to be found. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National spokesperson

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8:35

Economy is Care

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

We unpack the concept of Economy is Care, asking “Why has South Africa’s debt ballooned? Under what conditions could borrowing expand dignity and opportunity, instead of cutting them back?” This as part of an ongoing dialogue series facilitated by the New Economy Hub and Oxfam South Africa, aiming to reimagine economic policy through a lens of justice. GUEST: Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director of theNewEconomyHub

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11:34

AfriForum pushes for global sanctions on Malema in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/04

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) will officially ask countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against EFF leader Julius Malema by launching a detailed charge sheet to distribute internationally. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sandile Swana, PoliticalAnalyst

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