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5:59

ANC pays tribute to 'committed cadre' Nathi Mthethwa

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

Guest: Mahlengi Bhengu ANC Spokeperson

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4:57

France launches investigation into Mthethwa’s death

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

Guest: Chrispin Phiri - spokesperson

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9:11

How ready is Africa to start without the AGOA and has...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) set to expire today, we ask, what’s next for US-Africa trade and can Africa shape its trade future beyond AGOA, and what about the AU Kampala Declaration Strategy that will kick in in three months time - what does it entail and shouldn’t the continent be focusing more on it as an alternative strategy? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Ntuthu Mbiko, an entrepreneur, farmer and a member of CAADP (pronounced as

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11:48

G20 Parliamentary Speakers Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

In conversation with the Secretary to Parliament about the P20 Summit that is due to take place tomorrow. The summit provides a platform for Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments from G20 member countries to deliberate on how legislative bodies can contribute to the formulation and implementation of G20 decisions. GUEST: Xolile George, Secretary to Parliament

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12:13

Paid: Coega has become a leading hub for automotive...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

Asanda Xawuka, Executive Manager: Business Development Focus area: Coega SEZ as an Automotive Hub / Current Auto Investment Portfolio / Coega Automotive Complex

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7:53

Court makes call on David Mabuza’s pension millions

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

The Mpumalanga High Court has ruled that Alexander Forbes may not pay out former deputy president David Mabuza’s pension to anyone just yet. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

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18:23

SIU’s Interim Report on Tembisa Hospital Investigation

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi reacts to the Special Investigation Unit’s (SIU) interim report on corruption at Tembisa Hospital. The report reveals how approximately R2 billion earmarked for healthcare services was looted and stolen through a web of fraud and corruption. GUEST: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health

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5:42

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces inquiry into Adv...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established an inquiry to determine the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions. The inquiry will look into certain serious allegations regarding Chauke’s fitness and propriety to hold office. Some of you may recall that two years ago, Adv Shamila Batohi was the first one to call for Chauke’s suspension, citing concerns over his judgment and potential misconduct in several cases. To react to this, we are joined

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3:58

Hiking trails closed as firefighters battle fire in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/30

An estimated 50 firefighters from SANParks and other emergency services are actively working on containing a wildfire that broke out in the Camps Bay area, near the Pipe Track, earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Charles Phahlane, SANPARKS Senior Communications Manager: Cape Region

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38:55

Fireside Chat with Rehana Moosajee

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/26

Today we are joined by Rehana Moosajee who has a history of community activism and who is also passionate about building community bonds. Her activism fosters inclusivity and propels impactful action towards a more just society. Some of you may recall that during her tenure as the MMC for Transport in the City of Johannesburg, her team delivered Africa’s first full Bus Rapid Transport system (popularly known as Rea Vaya). GUEST: Rehana Moosajee, former City of Joburg Councillor & founder

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11:31

Haniff Hoosen announced as DA’s mayoral candidate for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/26

Haniff Hoosen has been officially announced as the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) KwaZulu-Natal mayoral candidate for eThekwini ahead of the 2026 local government elections. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Haniff Hoosen, DA’s mayoral candidate for eThekwini in 2026 elections

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6:52

INTERPOL’s battle against cybercrime

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/26

INTERPOL’s Operation Contender, which targets criminal groups behind romance scams has led to the arrest of 260 suspected scammers across 14 African countries. The operation, which ran from July 28 to August 11, 2025 resulted in the seizure of 1,235 electronic devices continent-wide. To react to this is…… GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of INTERPOL, Security Strategist and Exco Member of the International Cybersecurity and Investigations Committee

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4:19

Unpacking Elaine Harrison’s Testimony

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/26

KwaZulu-Natal Director for Public Prosecutions (DPP) Elaine Harrison has confirmed that just like Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, she learned about the disbandment of the political killings task team on social media. According to her, this caused unexpected interruptions and it threw off her planning schedule. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Professor Nirmala Gopal, Criminologist from the University of KwaZulu-Natal

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9:45

Julius Mkhwanazi takes special leave amid allegations...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Acting Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has applied for special leave following the damming allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. GUEST: Alderman Jaco Terblanche, DA Spokesperson for Community Safety, City of Ekurhuleni

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10:03

Energy Expert comments on Minister of Electricity and...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Earlier on, we played clips from Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s media briefing on interventions to end load reduction. Let’s get a sense of how this will impact energy efficiency and what could possibly happen going forward. I am now joined on the line by… GUEST: Chris Yelland, Energy Expert

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15:56

G20: SA PRIORITIES

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

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13:41

The Madlanga Commission: Was Mchunu’s decision...

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

Today Major General Petronella van Rooyen, head of the SAPS legal division, was the third witness to testify at the Commission. She shared legal opinions into the instruction that was given by police minister Senzo Mchunu, to disband the KZN Political Killings Task Team. To help us unpack her testimony is…… GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime expert & former SAPS head of the Crime Information Analysis Center

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7:58

nonhlakanipo magwaza

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

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7:29

George Mohango

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2025/09/25

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7:01

Mpho Hlongwane, NUM PWV Regional Organiser

The National Pulse ·

2025/09/25

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