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11:36

Air Traffic and Navigation Services stabilising...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/29

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Acting Chief Executive Officer, Matome Moholola, gave an update this morning on the entity’s progress in stabilising operations and rebuilding core capacity ahead of the G20 and festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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6:51

South African Human Rights Commission’s symposium

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/29

This October marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the South African Human Rights Commission. To commemorate this milestone, the South African Human Rights Commission will host a symposium to critically reflect on its legacy. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Advocate Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

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11:23

IEC’s seminar on the impact of governance in South...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/28

Earlier today, the Electoral Commission in the Eastern Cape held a thought leadership seminar on the impact of governance in South Africa ahead of next year’s local government elections. Joining us to outline the objectives of today’s session is…. GUEST: Ms Kayakazi Magudumana, Electoral Commission’s head of elections in the Eastern Cape

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9:20

At 92, Cameroon’s Paul Biya secures eighth term in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/27

Paula Biya, the world’s oldest president has been declared the winner of Cameroon’s presidential election. The result has raised the prospect of more confrontations between opposition supporters and security forces as Cameroonians widely reject the outcome. GUEST (Lilongwe): Dr David Matsanga, International Relations & Conflict Resolution expert

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9:16

SA is first in Africa to register twice-a-year...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/27

South Africa has become the first African country, and our medicines regulator the third worldwide, to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab lenacapavir (LEN) that could bring an end to HIV/Aids if enough people take it. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mia Malan, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Bhekisisa

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6:57

Hundreds gather to show support for Dlamini twins...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/27

Hundreds of people gathered in the Durban CBD today to demand justice for the Dlamini twins, who fell down a lift shaft during repairs at their block of flats a week ago. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in KZN

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7:20

Eastern Cape Province Mining CSI Indaba 2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/27

The Eastern Cape province is hosting the 3rd Annual Eastern Cape Province 2025 Mining CSI Indaba this week in East London. This year’s theme is, “Unlocking the Full Mining Value Chain for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development”. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tando Mandela, Managing Director of the Eastern Cape Province Mining Indaba

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18:23

ANC’s viewpoint on the state of affairs in the country

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/27

ANC spokesperson comments on the state of affairs in the country as we continue to witness more shocking revelations from the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. The party maintains its commitment to accountability, emphasising that individuals must be judged by evidence and that the law must take its course when individuals act outside the law. GUEST: Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, ANC National Spokesperson

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9:49

Political Analysis: Afrika Mayibuye Movement removes...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/24

Afrika Mayibuye Movement has confirmed that its national officials have decided to remove Nolubabalo Mcinga as the first deputy president of the organisation. According to the party, Mcinga allegedly held unauthorised meetings with the leader of UMkhonto WeSizwe Party, Jacob Zuma and Mpumalanga businesswoman Mary Phadi without the knowledge or consent of the party. Let’s get analysis from Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, who’ll shed some

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13:11

G20: YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/23

Guest: Sophie Masipa, G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance Task team member...

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10:20

Ministers of Education and officials in the sector...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/22

Ministers of Education and officials in the sector from different parts of the world are gathering for the fourth G20 Education Working Group taking place at the Kruger National Park. The sub-theme they are focusing on is: Educational Professionals for Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. South Africa is facing a lot of challenges on issues of higher education mainly student funding, unemployed graduates, innovation. So what is it that we as a country are taking to the G20 Working Group and what

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8:09

New research shows deaths of children under five...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/22

New report titled “Structural dependencies perpetuate disproportionate childhood health burden from air pollution” shows that children in the poorest countries, including South Africa face a higher risk of death from air pollution. In 2021 alone, 709, 000 children under five died worldwide from air pollution. With South Africa being the sixth highest generator of electricity from coal in the world - what can be done to keep children safe from poor air quality? GUEST: Josephine Keal,

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6:23

Madlanga Commission: Witness A continues testimony

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/21

The Madlanga commission, formerly known as the judicial commission of inquiry into criminality, political interference, and corruption in the criminal justice system, continued today with its partial in-camera hearings at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. Sibahle Motha, SABC News Politics Reporter, has been following proceedings and joins me on the line to share what “Witness A” had to say in his testimony today… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Politics

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12:52

The State of the South African State: Capacity,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/21

We unpack the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection’s latest publication that assessed South Africa’s three decades into democracy, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the state, offering concrete recommendations for rebuilding trust and effectiveness in government. One of the key findings of this publication is that many state institutions suffer from inadequate technical capacity, weak professional cultures, high vacancy rates and poor leadership, which undermine both

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8:36

Paid Interview: Sanlam SMME Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/21

Thandeka Nkambule

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11:45

DA proposes economic empowerment bill

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

The DA has proposed an economic empowerment bill that the party says removes race as a determining factor, replacing it with a needs-based approach. The bill is the party’s proposed policy to replace Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE). For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Duma Gqubule, Economic Analyst

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15:57

Deciphering the UN Draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

Anti-apartheid activists, human rights campaigners and legal experts recently converged in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss the UN draft Crimes Against Humanity Treaty. This after last year’s NGO forum that also took place in Banjul, that discussed reparatory justice for historical injustices. Interestingly, this year’s meeting among other things, looked at the conventional definition of apartheid and how it can be updated within the treaty. For further elucidation on the significance of

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5:04

SA’s new 720MW wind farm expected to come online in 2029

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

With several Eskom coal plants facing retirement due to environmental goals and energy transition. We tell you more about South Africa’s new 720MW wind farm that is expected to come online in 2029. Once it becomes operational, this will be South Africa’s largest private wind farm to date, playing a critical role in complementing the country’s power grid. GUEST: Mark Tanton, CEO at Red Cap Energy

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3:30

Cradock Four Inquest

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/20

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape continued today. Former MP, Samuel de Beer, testified and said this about one of the Cradock Four, Mathew Goniwe… CLIP For more on what happened today, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sisipho Ngcumbe, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

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10:00

the run up to the 2025 NEV Summit at Gallagher...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Guest : Andile Africa AIDC CEO

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