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5:22

Four killed in N3 crash involving a car and fuel tanker

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

A serious accident involving two vehicles, one of which is a fuel tanker, near the Frere Interchange in KwaZulu-Natal resulted in the entire northbound carriageway towards Johannesburg being closed off to traffic following. Let’s get more information on this accident as well as the latest update from… GUEST: Sindi Msimang, Kwa-Zulu Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate spokesperson

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9:32

IFP: Reconciliation has failed

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/17

The Inkatha Freedom Party says efforts to move reconciliation forward in South Africa have failed as millions of residents are still excluded from the country’s economic and social gains. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

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8:48

Madlanga Commission Interim Report won’t be public

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

Earlier on, i played a clip from Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, explaining what will happen to the Madlanga Commission’s interim report vs what will happen to the final report. Let’s get an understanding on why this happened with…GUEST: Professor Daniel Meyer, Public Management, Governance and Public Policy Professor At The University Of Johannesburg

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9:51

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has retained his position after defeating a motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The MK Party wanted to remove Ntuli as premier of the province after accusing his administration of poor performance, corruption and financial mismanagement. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, Independent political analyst

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17:25

Reconciliation Month

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

As we observe Reconciliation Month. Government calls on all South Africans and citizens to participate in this month’s activities and continue engaging in robust and honest conversations towards commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness, and nation building. This year’s national commemoration will take place tomorrow at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal under the theme “Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations”. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST:

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9:46

U.S holds first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

We examine the first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings of the G20 under the Presidency of the United States of America that are currently underway in Washington, D.C. The US has made it known that South Africa is not welcome to participate in these meetings, citing disagreements with South Africa’s recent G20 Presidency and alsoaccusing our country of promoting radical agendas. For more on this, we are joined by…..GUEST: Peter Fabricius, Daily Maverick’s Foreign Policy

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10:08

KZN Premier survives motion of no confidence

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, survived a motion of no confidence lodged against him by the MK Party in that province. We heard from the Premier himself earlier, let’s now get reaction from…GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News reporter

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4:32

Retired Justice Bess Nkabinde criticises Shamila...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/15

Chairperson of the Nkabinde Inquiry, retired Justice Bess Nkabinde, has criticised National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi for disrespecting the inquiry.This after Batohi refused to return to the proceedings after a lunch break, saying she needed to consult legal counsel before continuing her testimony. GUEST: Elton Hart, Attorney from the University of Johannesburg’s Law Clinic

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7:55

The Festive Road Safety Campaign

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

With the festive season upon us. We speak to the deputy minister of transport about road safety issues. The department of transport has dedicated this year to public education, empowering all road users to make safer choices. GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport

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10:39

People trapped under concrete in Verulam

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

A number of people were feared to be trapped under concrete after a four-storey temple collapsed in Verulam, north of Durban. Let’s get the latest on this story. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter in KZN

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10:08

SACP members they can no longer attend ANC strategy...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

Since the SACP took a decision to contest the upcoming local government elections for the first time without the ANC, there’s been a strain in the relationship between the alliance partners. Yesterday, during his closing speech at the ANC’s National General Council, ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said SACP members can no longer attend ANC strategy meetings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Madala Masuku, First Deputy General Secretary of the SACP

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8:43

Matric Results in Newspapers: Court rules in favour...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

The North Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Basic Education to publish final matric results in newspapers. The application was initially brought by the Information Regulator in January 2025, on an urgent basis before 2-day hearing happened in October 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist

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6:53

BMA disrupts suspected human trafficking operations...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

The Border Management Authority officials have successfully disrupted a suspected human trafficking operation, after intercepting fourteen Ethiopians and sixteen Bangladeshi nationals at OR Tambo International Airport. The organisation has warned that increased vigilance will continue over the festive period as criminal networks attempt to exploit high travel volumes. For more on this, we are joined by ……. GUEST: Mmeme Mokgomotsi, Spokesperson for the Border Management Authority

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11:38

Taliban is guilty of violating international human...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

Yesterday, the Permanent People’s Tribunal judges presented their final judgement in the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan. The judges ruled that Taliban authorities have flouted the international human rights law and that they have intentionally and severely deprived women and girls of fundamental rights, including the right to life, the right not to be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment. To react to this judgement, we are joined

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7:59

South Africa has crowned its brightest young...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/12

South Africa has crowned its brightest young wordsmiths at the 15th annual South African Spelling Bee Finals, held at the iconic Sun City Resort. Today we are celebrating young talent, Mbulelo Tolom, who won this year’s junior category. The spirit of celebrating young people centers on recognising their potential, creativity, and resilience in shaping the future. GUEST: Mbulelo Tolom, Junior Champion from Klerksdorp Primary School

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6:25

NUM rejects Eskom unbundling

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/11

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) released a statement earlier commenting on the revised government strategy for the unbundling of Eskom. Let’s get more on where the NUM stands on this proposed unbundling with… GUEST: Khangela Baloyi, NUM Energy Sector Coordinator

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11:26

CIVICUS Monitor Annual Report: Civic space ratings...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/11

We examine the CIVICUS Monitor’s annual report, titled “People Power Under Attack”, which rates the civic space in 198 countries and territories around the world. The report has found that over 80% of people in Africa South of the Sahara live in countries where civic space is rated “Repressed or Closed”. In countries like Sudan for instance, humanitarian workers and journalists are being killed, attacked, detained and threatened. GUEST: Ine Van Severen, Head of

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10:40

PAC Elective Conference

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/11

The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The conference, started today and will run until Sunday. PAC delegates will elect new leadership and review the party’s policies. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

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12:41

EFF supports MK’s motion of no confidence against...

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/11

The EFF has thrown its support behind the MK Party’s motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. EFF leader Julius Malema says his party firmly believes that the MK Party should be allowed to lead KwaZulu-Natal. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party’s motion of no confidence against Ntuli will be voted on in the KZN Provincial Legislature on Monday next week. For more on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Mongezi Thwala, EFF Provincial Chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal

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9:32

Poverty trends in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/12/11

According to Stats SA, the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report shows a significant decline in poverty rates over the past seventeen years. However, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo continue to experience the highest poverty headcounts. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by….. GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General & Head of Stats SA

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