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6:37

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/10

An Italian referendum aimed at addressing immigration and labour rights issues has failed to garner support because of low voter turnout. The referendum was championed by a major trade union, civil society groups and some center-left opposition parties, and it sought to reduce the time it takes to become a naturalised citizen from 10 years to five years. GUEST (Norway): Professor Vito Laterza, Political Analyst & Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development and Planning @the

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9:16

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng’s apology

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

Earlier on we played a clip of Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the judge in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, apologising for his remarks on Friday, castigating black lawyers. The judge said he wanted to unreservedly apologize to the nation, his colleagues and the accused for his conduct. Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO, joins me on the line to analyse the apology… GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO

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9:43

Can Helen Zille Fix Joburg?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

DA Chairperson of the Federal Council Helen Zille has confirmed that she is considering running for Johannesburg mayorship. In recent years the city of Johannesburg has been faced with numerous challenges, such as infrastructure collapse and a surge in crime. Earlier on today, Zille spoke to our colleague Jon Gericke and this is what she had to say……… GUEST: Professor Kagiso ‘TK’ Pooe, Professor of Political Science and Governance at the Wits School of Governance

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9:07

Action SA Submits Constitutional Amendments

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

Action SA has proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling what the party believes are key provisions that have been misused to fuel South Africa’s illegal immigration crisis, provisions that continue to enable the exploitation of South Africa’s hospitality and limited resources. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

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3:46

South African Weather Service issue two orange and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

The South African Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services’ Meteorologist

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8:31

How has the new Pope fared so far?

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

It’s been a month since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo has made several pronouncements since his election and most recently, he has criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements and their exclusionary mindset. He has also appealed for peace in Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the liberation of hostages. But is he hitting the right notes so far? For more analysis on the new Pope’s performance, we are joined

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8:24

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/09

With more than four million people having fled Sudan since the start of its civil war in 2023. The country’s former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the international community to support a political solution that is aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. But why is the country being neglected and what kind of solutions are needed to end the war. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

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13:18

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s noble goals

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

In conversation with Gary Stannett about the notable work of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in empowering and bringing young people together from across borders, communities and cultures. The foundation is revered for providing opportunities and pathways through sports, media, arts, and education, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and preparing young people for future careers. In South Africa, they are doing amazing things in the Western Cape. Joining us to tell us more about the work of

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5:37

16-year-old girl charged with perjury after...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

A 16-year-old girl who reported that she was raped while hitchhiking earlier this week has now been charged with perjury, after investigations revealed that she fabricated the entire story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson

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12:08

DA tables urgent plan to fix the NPA and jail the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

Earlier today, National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, hit back at critics who say the institution is failing to show it can deliver justice. Advocate Batohi spoke to SABC News and this is what she had to say… GUEST: Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

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7:09

4 people killed in Cape Town Taxi Rank Shooting

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed four lives and left three others injured this morning at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni, Cape Town. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Novela Potelwa, Western Cape Police Spokesperson

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7:01

Foot and mouth disease outbreak

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

As foot and mouth disease outbreak worsens in KwaZulu-Natal. We hear from Aggrey Mahanjana on how this disease has affected the movement of cloven-hoofed livestock across the country. GUEST: Aggrey Mahanjana, Executive member of the National Livestock Farmers Association of South Africa

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9:46

What exactly went wrong in Elon Musk and Donald...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

A rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted yesterday and has caused a noticeable reaction of surprise and disbelief. It all started with Musk’s criticism of Trump’s agenda bill then it quickly descended into the domain of personal attacks. We understand that efforts are being made to resolve tensions between the two men after their explosive argument. GUEST: Dr Gideon Chitanga, Researcher at the Centre for Africa-China Studies @UJ

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9:30

Green Peace Africa Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/06

According to the latest Green Peace Africa Report, air pollution cost South Africa more than R960bn and what is even more concerning is the fact that the report also found that in 2023 alone, more than 41 thousand South Africans lost their lives due to polluted air. GIWUSA has warned that this latest report exposes the systematic violence and fundamental injustice of the capitalist system. GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, President of GIWUSA

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9:33

House robbery suspects killed in shoot-out with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/05

Three house robbery suspects were shot dead during a shoot-out with police earlier today in Johannesburg. Just last week, a suspect in the Olorato Mongale case was shot dead in KZN. Is the shooting of suspects an effective way to fight crime? To help us answer this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime Expert & Former Head of the crime informationanalysiscentre

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7:25

OB: OYW Big announcement

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/05

Let’s continue talking to some of the dignitaries at the venue I’m broadcasting from in Cape Town. We are a few minutes away from the big announcement. I am now joinedby… GUEST: Mandy Muchnick

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7:01

G20 Feature: SAfm in collaboration with Channel Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/05

Thami Ngubeni: Presenter of ‘Africa in Business’ on Channel Africa to do the intro: Thami: Starting from next week, 12 June 2025. Channel Africa and SAFM will be collaborating to bring you the latest discussions on G20 building up to the November Summit. I’m joined by Ashraf Gaarda, the host of The National Pulse on SAfm, Leading the ConversationthatMoveus….

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7:03

OB: OYW Big announcement

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/05

You’ve probably heard me say this a couple of times now on the show but if you missed it, I am broadcasting live from Cape Town once again, this time though, I’m not coming from the SABC studios but from a venue. Today, a big announcement will be made here, happening in a few minutes so I’ve asked a few of the dignitaries to join me for a quick chat before the announcement. First up is… GUEST: Lungile Tlomatsana, One Young WorldAmbassador

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10:44

Jeremy Sampson who recently received a Lifetime...

The National Pulse ·

2025/06/05

In conversation with Jeremy Sampson who recently received a Lifetime Achiever Award at the Marketing Achievement Awards. The award celebrates Jeremy’s accomplishments and the impact he has made on the South African marketing landscape. GUEST: Jeremy Sampson, MD of BrandFinanceAfrica

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10:04

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2025/06/05

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