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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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8:03

Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/19

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson

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3:36

Border Management Authority’s festive season operations

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/19

The Border Management Authoritylaunched an intensified law enforcement operation at the Maseru Border Post between the Free State and Lesotho to boost holiday security. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Free State

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8:31

Mzwanele Nyhotso re-elected as President of the PAC

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/19

Post the Pan Africanist Congress’s 56th national elective congress. We chat to Mzwanele Nyhotso about his vision for the party going forward. The PAC is strongly and consistently known for its central focus on land politics – so has the party achieved its objectives since joining the GNU? GUEST: Mzwanele Nyhotso, President of the PAC

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13:13

Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma calls on President Ramaphosa to...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

Media personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has made a plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the declaration of a state of emergency in the wake of the death of DJ Warras. Let’s get more details on this from… GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Media personality

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4:38

M23 rebels begin withdrawal from Uvira in Eastern DR...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

M23 rebels have begun withdrawing from the Eastern Congolese town of Uvira. This as part of complying with a U.S backed peace plan. However, Congo is not so optimistic about this announcement, stating that it was an attempt to relieve pressure on Rwanda. For more on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

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7:51

Overloaded bus to Malawi stopped with 52 extra...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

A cross-border bus driver has been arrested after attempting to flee when he was intercepted for overloading on the N1 in Limpopo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, Limpopo spokesperson for transport and community safety

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6:40

Children killing children

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

What was once unthinkable is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most chilling social trends: a growing number of children hurting and killing one another. What could be the cause of this and how can we stop it? Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic joins me on the line to shed some light… GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Clinic

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12:28

Thirteen illegal miners arrested in Bapong, North West

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

Police have increased their presence in the area of Bapong Village, North-West. This as efforts are being made to rescue five illegal miners that are believed to be trapped underground. But why is South Africa failing to deal with illegal mining? For more on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

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10:30

Joburg Water to be restored in the next 48 hours

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

After nearly a week of dry taps for many residents in the City of Joburg,Joburg Water says water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST:Gugulethu Quma, Operations Manager at the Joburg Water

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8:57

Zero tolerance festive-season drunk driving campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/18

With the festive season in full swing, traffic authorities have already arrested 2,719 drivers in a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year. To tackle this problem, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, together with AWARE.org, recently launched a zero tolerance festive season drunk driving campaign under the banner “Shiy’imoto”, urging motorists to leave their cars behind when consuming alcohol. To tell us more about

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6:39

How the day of reconciliation connects to economic...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

As South Africa observes Reconciliation Month. Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams joins us to discuss her department’s plans to unlock township and rural entrepreneurship opportunities across the Eastern Cape. This as part of taking meaningful action towards economic reconciliation. GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development

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10:55

Home Affairs arrests seven Kenyan nationals illegally...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The department of Home Affairs has ordered the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States resettlement programme aimed at only white Afrikaners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News specialist correspondent

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4:54

Bail denied for musician Lehlogonolo ‘Shebe Maburna’...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa has been following proceedings in court and joins me on the line… GUEST: Rendani Raliphaswa, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

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12:08

Tribute to Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The brazen murder of Warrick Stock, popularly known as DJ Warras, has left his family “devastated, broken and struggling to imagine a world without him”. The well-known radio and television presenter was shot dead in the Johannesburg CBD on Tuesday shortly after midday. Joining us to pay tribute to DJ Warras is… GUEST: Nicole Stock, DJ Warras’ sister

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19:38

Hijacked buildings

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Following the murder of popular DJ and businessman, DJ Warras. We hear from Herman Mashaba who is very passionate about the issue of ‘reclaiming hijacked buildings in the inner city of Johannesburg’. GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Leader of ActionSA

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8:05

anya Jakeni, international speaking champion from...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Tanya Jakeni, international speaking champion from Bertharry English Private School has done it again, after winning the International Debate Competition in Finland, securing an incredible 1st place among 70 countries. Jakeni continues to raise the bar as some of you may recall that she did the same last year when she participated in international debating competitions that took place in Texas and Germany. GUEST: Tanya Jakeni, Bertharry English Private School learner

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10:12

Rand Water festive season maintenance

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

If you are a Joburg resident like myself then chances are you’ve been having water issues over the past few days due to Rand Water’s planned maintenance, which began on Saturday. Most areas will continue to have dry taps as the Rand Water maintenance moves from one phase to another. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand Water Spokesperson

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21:58

Thought Leader Conversation with Dr. Saths Cooper:...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

Earlier this month, during the launch of this year’s Day of Reconciliation national commemoration, which took place today at the Ncome Museum in KZN, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said government called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. Let’s then talk about the significance of this day, reconciliation as a concept as well as how far we’ve come as a country where that is concerned, looking at

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7:50

Popular DJ Shot in Johannesburg CBD

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A popular South African DJ was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, was at the scene earlier and she now joins me on the line to give us more details about the shooting… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

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10:19

SAMA concerned with resignations of specialist...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The South African Medical Association is concerned with the escalating resignations of specialist doctors from Gauteng’s public health sector. The organization says these resignations should serve as a wake-up call and not be seen as another news story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Mzulungile Nodikida, South African Medical Association CEO

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