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9:08

GNU, One year later: Some of the positives

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Continuing from the GNU conversation we had yesterday, I thought we should use today as an opportunity to highlight some of the positives that came out of the GNU, a year later. 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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10:20

Celebrating Proteas: Lord’s Cricket Ground fan’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

We continue celebrating the Proteas, the newly crowned world test championship winners who got back home this morning. Some South African Cricket fans had the pleasure of watching that historic moment live at the Lord's Cricket Ground, a ground popularly known as the Home of Cricket. One of those fans is Khaya Sithole, whom I’ve spoken to a number of times on this show on different matters. Khaya joins me on the line to tell us all about his Lord’s experience… GUEST: Khaya

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9:37

Best performing countries in Africa: South Africa...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

Jeune Afrique and the Africa Report recently released a new report, ranking the 20 best performing countries in Africa and guess what South Africa tops the ranking with a comfortable lead, driven by its industrial power, active diplomacy, high quality infrastructure, innovation capacity, and internationally recognised education system. GUEST: (Kenya): Kanika Saigal, Economics Editor for the Africa Report

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8:08

Celebrating the Proteas

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

After securing the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. The newly crowned world test championship winners are finally back home. The Proteas clinched the title with a commanding five-wicket win over Australia, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy - but how did they get it right this time around and what does it take to assemble a winning team? We find out from…… GUEST: Linda Zondi, former Cricket South Africa Convenor of Selectors

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8:32

Iran-Israel War Enters Sixth Day

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/18

As thousands of people are reportedly fleeing Tehran. The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender and he has also made it clear that any American intervention would be a recipe for an all out war in the region. So what needs to happen in order for peace to prevail in the Middle East? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Naeem Jeena, Senior Researcher @Mapungubwe Institute

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6:43

IEC to host the first symposium on political party...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Tomorrow, the Electoral Commission will host a symposium on political funding in South Africa. The objectives of the symposium are to foster informed dialogue on matters related to the use of money in our politics, looking at the required transparency and accountability models. To elaborate further on the importance of tomorrow’s symposium is…… GUEST: George Mahlangu, IEC Chief Executive for Party Funding

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10:57

I believe Floyd Shivambu is on his own and currently...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, has taken a firm stance against undisciplined members, emphasising no one is above the party. Addressing members at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday, Zuma stressed those who deviate from the party's principles will face consequences. GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

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5:38

Eastern Cape Floods

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is in the Eastern Cape today to assess flood displacement in the Mthatha area. Nearly 3,000 households were affected, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. SABC News reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to share updates on the Minister’s visit… GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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10:24

Operation Dudula is questioning why illegal foreign...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Yesterday, I spoke to Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission regarding the commission’s concerns on Operation Dudula’s activities in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, yesterday. Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President, joins me on the line to share more about what happened in Rosettenville as well as what that Facebook post stated… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

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11:20

Difficulties South African women face in climbing the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Have you ever asked yourself why so few women reach leadership roles in this country? Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments and a long-time advocate for women in South Africa’s financial services answers this question through a new book titled “Broken Rung”. She shares powerful insights from years of coaching ambitious women, highlighting the role of unconscious bias, limited networks, and lack of mentorship — and offers practical strategies to help women break

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9:41

SA marks the first anniversary of the GNU

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

It’s been a year now since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU). It’s public knowledge that the GNU was formed after last year’s general elections, when the ANC lost its majority. So, one year later- how would you summarise its performance so far and has it met your expectations? GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political analyst & Research Professor, Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg

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8:36

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/17

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing political crisis in Tunisia, focusing on the ‘unlawful’ imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of Ennahda party, Tunisia’s largest political party. She is part of a delegation that is currently visiting South Africa to create awareness on the situation in Tunisia. GUEST: Yusra Ghannouchi, Tunisian-British Researcher and Commentator. She is the daughter of Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of

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8:08

Eldorado Park community members found burnt body days...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/16

Yesterday, three people have been shot and killed in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting. This happens a few days after a burnt body was found by community members in an open veld in Eldorado Park Extension 6. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Juwairiya Kaldine, Eldorado Park Ward 18 Councillor

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8:16

Search operations continue in Mthatha as more bodies...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/16

Humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, say they have combined search operations with the police and provincial government after last week’s devastating floods in the Eastern Cape. Yesterday, emergency service teams recovered two bodies in Mthatha. The death toll is currently 88 with 83 bodies being successfully identified. Ahmed Bham, Head of Gift of the Givers Search and Rescue, joins me on the line to give us an update on what’s happening in Mthatha… GUEST: Ahmed

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6:22

Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/16

The Gauteng Provincial Government commemorated the 49th anniversary of the Soweto youth uprisings with a dynamic Youth Day event today at Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Oupa Bodibe, Chief Director: Transformation responsible for Gauteng Provincial Government youth programme

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12:07

SAHRC reports Operation Dudula’s activities to the Hawks

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/16

The South African Human Rights Commission says it has alerted the National Commissioner of Police, Fannie Masemola, and the Hawks regarding Operation Dudula’s planned activities in Rosettenville today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner: South African Human Rights Commission

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6:28

Global March to Gaza

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/13

Several South Africans have travelled to Egypt to join the global march to Gaza. They are part of global activists that are saying ‘the world can no longer look away’ and they are also calling on Israel to allow the entry of humanitarian aid. GUEST: Hasina Kathrada,SAactivist

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5:52

NPA appeal Cholota extradition matter

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/13

As you heard in the news at the top of the hour, Judge Phillip Loubser has dismissed the NPA's prayers for leave to appeal the invalidation of Moroadi Cholota's US extradition. Kamogelo Seekoe, SABC News Reporter in the Free State joins me on the line to tell us what happened in court today leading up to the dismissal of the appeal… GUEST: Kamogelo Seekoe, SABC News Reporter in the Free State

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7:49

COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS HOLDS PUBLIC HEARINGS ON...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/13

Following the successful hosting of public hearings in Mpumalanga, the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is holding public hearings on the Marriage Bill in the North West Province starting today. The hearings North West leg is the fifth provincial public participation process following similar sessions in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mosa Chabane, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs

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6:40

Law Enforcement and Road Safety Programme

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/13

Earlier today, the department of transport launched its law enforcement and road safety programme that enhances the department’s road safety advocacy program and education. It is also aimed at encouraging young people to act responsibly ahead of Youth Day long weekend. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: RTMC Spokesperson, SimonZwane

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