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7:06

NPA To Prosecute Over Life Esidimeni

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/13

The National Prosecuting Authority has decided to pursue criminal charges against individuals linked to the Life Esidimeni tragedy. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, NPA Spokesperson

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10:45

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/10

Yesterday we spoke to Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa about the gazetted draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled. Let’s get a view on the history being taught vs what could be taught in future… Guest: Emilia Potenza, Educator, Curator, Author and Historian focusing on South African History

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11:38

Basic Education’s Draft Curriculum Pushes For...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has gazetted a draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12 which if passed, could see the country's history curriculum being overhauled, making way for a more African-centred approach to learning. Let’s get a view on this from…GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Director of Foundation For Education And Social Justice Africa

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12:58

South Africa’s first consignment of lenacapavir...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

South Africa’s first consignment of the twice-a-year anti-HIV injection, lenacapavir, LEN for short, arrived last week at OR Tambo Airport via two shipments. Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa joins me on the line now to share more details about this consignment, payment for it, post-importation testing and other factors… GUEST: Mia Malan, founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa

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12:03

Easter in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/09

Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission wrote an opinion piece on Easter in South Africa. Dr. Raj Govender joins me on the line to share what he wrote about… GUEST: Dr. Rajendran Govender, Commissioner at the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Rights Commission

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9:13

Incarceration Nations Network Launches World’s First...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/02

The Incarceration Nations Network is set to launch what is being described as the world’s first consulting agency led byformerly incarcerated leaders from across the globe. Theinitiative will be unveiled in partnership with the United Nationsduring the Global Convening on Justice Innovation taking placein Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together policymakers,donors, NGOs, and academics from various countries.The gathering is expected to focus on justice reform andlived-experience leadership

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6:10

SARS announce collection tall for 2025 financial year

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

The South African Revenue Service (SARS)’s Commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, has today announced the revenue service’s final collection tally for the 2025 financial year. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Naledi Ngcobo, SABC News Reporter

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9:37

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Members of the South African National Defence Force have begun deploying across parts of the Western Cape from today, as part of a wider national effort to combat crime. More than 2,200 soldiers have been deployed to patrol crime-ridden areas in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Free State and North West. The deployment forms part of Operation Prosper and is set to continue until March 2027 We now speak to Ian Cameron, the National Assembly Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police,

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6:08

Mpumalanga Easter Traffic Movements

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Traffic movements in Mpumalanga are being closely monitored as high volumes are expected on provincial roads, with holidaymakers and churchgoers travelling to various destinations. SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Jele has been keeping an eye on the traffic movement and she now joins me on the line… GUEST: Nonhlanhla Jele, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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9:59

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

KwaZulu-Natal’s Easter tourism performance reflects the broader recovery and resilience of South Africa’s tourism sector, with strong domestic travel, growing international arrivals, and tourism continuing to play a critical role in driving economic activity and job creation. Guest: MEC Rev Musa Zondi

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13:09

Minister Gwarube publishes draft BELA regulations on...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

The Department of Basic Education has introduced a draft BELA learner pregnancy regulations in South Africa to protect the constitutional right to education, ensuring pregnant learners can stay in school during pregnancy and return after childbirth. The regulations, announced by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, aim to prevent discrimination by requiring schools to provide supportive environments and access to health and psychosocial services in partnership with government departments

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6:36

Green Drop Report

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

South Africa’s water quality is under growing pressure, according to the latest Green Drop Report. The report released by the water and sanitation department reveals that only 66 water systems are now performing at excellent or good standards. That’s a sharp decline from 118 systems recorded in the previous assessment. The findings raise fresh concerns about the state of the country’s water infrastructure and service delivery. To help us unpack what this report reflects is…

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8:40

Human Rights Watch: Hardships Caused By Conflict In...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

According to Human Rights Watch, migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council countries face additional risks to both their lives and their socioeconomic rights due to the current regional conflict. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ahmed Benchemsi, Advocacy and Communications Director, Middle East and North Africa Division at the Human Rights Watch

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7:18

SANTACO warns commuters may feel impact of fuel price...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Like you and I, the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) noted the recent fuel price adjustments that come into effect at midnight. The taxi industry, which transports millions of South Africans daily, are now warning that commuters may soon feel the impact. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National Public Relations Officer

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10:07

IEC unveils 2026 LGE logo

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/01

Earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission officially unveiled the identity and tagline for the 2026/27 Local Government Elections, marking a significant step in its preparations for the upcoming elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Moagisi Letlhaku, General Manager for Civic and Voter Education, Research and Knowledge Management at the Independent Electoral Commission

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19:23

Thebe Ikalafeng: Chancellorship of Sol Plaatjie...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

We hear from Thebe Ikalafeng after his recent appointment as the new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University. Ikalafeng is the founder and chairman of Brand Leadership Group, a global African brand strategist, who is widely recognised as one of the continent’s most influential thinkers. GUEST: Thebe Ikalafeng, new Chancellor of Sol Plaatjie University

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13:12

2025 Controversial AFCON final: Did the referee apply...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

About two weeks ago, CAF controversially awarded the 2025 AFCON title to host nation Morocco, overturning Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the January 18 final. The decision was linked to Senegal’s walkout protest during the final, and CAF’s Appeals Board found this conduct violated Article 82 and Article 84 of AFCON regulations. But why was this decision taken two months later and who should be rightfully punished post Jan’s chaotic final? GUEST: Patrick Rode, FIFA Licensed Football

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5:17

SANDF deployment in the Cape Flats

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

A large-scale security deployment will begin on the Cape Flats this week with the SANDF joining forces with the SAPS in an intensified crime prevention operations following a joint parade in Belhar today. Let’s get reaction on this from… GUEST: Fransina Lukas, Provincial Community Police Forum Board Chairperson

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12:36

SAPS and SANDF join forces to fight crime on the Cape...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/31

Operation Prosper will officially begin on the Cape Flats tomorrow. The operation will target gang violence, extortion, taxi related conflict and the proliferation of illegal firearms. We understand that it will also be an intelligence driven approach aimed at dismantling organised crime networks. To give us more details on how this will work is…… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National spokesperson

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6:28

Dept of Higher Education and Google sign MoU that...

The National Pulse ·

2026/03/30

The department of higher of education and training has announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on AI and digital skills development between them and Google South Africa. The MoU seeks to enhance digital skills, incorporate AI in higher education and promote workforce development in SA. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Kabelo Makwane, Google Country Director

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