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37:45

Shops looted in Estcourt, KZN

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

Shops reportedly belonging to foreign nationals have been looted in Estcourt, KZN today. SABC News reporter, Dries Liebenberg, was on the ground and now joins me on the line to tell us what happened… GUEST: Dries Liebenberg, SABC News Reporter

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5:47

Legal battle continues over Edgar Lungu’s remains

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

The Supreme Court of Appeal heard former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu’s family’s appeal against the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria’s judgment, which found that Zambia is entitled to repatriate Lungu’s remains for the purposes of a State funeral and burial. Let’s get more details on what happened in court today with… GUEST: Masiteng Makgala, SABC News Reporter

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7:35

SACP convenes Conference of the Left

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

The South African Communist Party (SACP) has convened in Boksburg, east of Johannesburg for Conference of the Left. We catch up with SABC reporter to speak more on the conference, and issues that arose in the lead up to today’s sitting Guest: Ntebo Mkobo – SABC Reporter

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8:06

Escourt Looting update

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

KZN SAPS held a media briefing this afternoon following the looting of alleged foreign owned shops in Escourt this morning. We hear more from… GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda - KZN SAPS Spokesperson

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4:19

Rand Water Maintenance: Gauteng Department of Health...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

Today, Rand Water began a massive maintenance project affecting Johannesburg’s water systems. This will also affect water supplies to hospitals in Gauteng. Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson Steve Mabona joins me on the line to outline provisions put in place by the department during the water maintenance period. GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Health Spokesperson

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7:55

South African left forces convene the Conference of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/29

From today until Sunday 31 May 2026, South African organisations of the left will be at the Birchwood Hotel, in Boksburg, for a national Conference of the Left, convened under the theme “Building a Left Movement for Working Class and Popular Power”. The ANC has however, decided it won’t be part of the conference. GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

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7:33

MK Party Chief Whip appears in court over extortion...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

The chief whip of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the National Assembly, Mmabatho Mokoena, has been arrested on fraud charges. Mokoena appeared before the Cape Town Magistrates Court today and was released on R30 000 bail. GUEST: Sibonelo Nomvalo, MK Party Secretary-General

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7:01

World Blood Cancer Awareness Day

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

As we observe World Blood Cancer we are reminded that more than one South African is diagnosed with blood cancer every hour, over 21,000 people are currently living with the disease, and nearly 5,000 die from it each year. This afternoon we take a moment to understand this type of cancer… Guest: Palesa Mokomele – Head of Community Engagement and Communications at DKMS Africa

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7:35

Global Watch: US strikes Iran military site as Tehran...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

The US military has carried out strikes on Iran, targeting a military site in Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city. In response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had targeted a US air base, without providing details of its location. GUEST: Na’eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection at the University of the Witwatersrand

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10:29

Border Management Authority intercept drug...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

The Border Management Authority says it has arrested three people after intercepting a drug consignment worth nearly R1billion at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe earlier today. GUEST: Mmemme Mogotsi, Deputy Assistant Commissioner: Communications and Marketing

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7:58

#ChildProtectionWeek – Online Safety

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

As South Africa observes Child Protection Week 2026, there is growing recognition that child safety can no longer be understood only in physical terms. Increasingly, young people are experiencing emotional harm, intimidation, exploitation and social pressure within digital spaces. We discuss this with… GUEST: Dumisani Tshabalala – Head of Academics at OWLAG (Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls)

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13:21

Investigation reveals thousand of parolees are...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

South Africa’s Correctional Services system is under renewed scrutiny following a damning investigation by amaBhungane. We find out more on what this investigation revealed with… GUEST: Orrin Singh – amaBhungane Investigative Journalist

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4:37

Ekurhuleni embarks on spaza shop inspections

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

Ekurhuleni officials are intensifying inspections of spaza shops in the East Rand following weeks of protests and community complaints over alleged unsafe food handling and undocumented business operations. Residents have called for stricter enforcement and accountability. We find out more… Guest:Ramatolo Tlotleng – Spokesperson for the Mayor of the City of Ekhuruleni

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18:24

Deputy Minister Addresses Transport Issues

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

Last week, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, was on the show after the Transport Department’s Budget Vote at the NCOP. We got a number of questions, particularly on public transport, RAF and ehailing services. GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport

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5:57

Repo Rate Decision Reaction

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/28

Let’s get reaction on today’s repo rate decision from… GUEST: Elize Kruger, Independent Economist

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7:28

MISA warns about the rise in kidnapping cases in Gauteng

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/27

The latest South African Police Service’s crime statistics has revealed an alarming concern around the rise of kidnapping in Gauteng. We speak to… Guest: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola – Spokesperson for the Motor Industry Staff Association

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6:20

CASE AGAINST JOE ‘FERRARI’ SIBANYONI, OTHERS RE-ENROLLED

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/27

The extortion and money laundering case against Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni and his three co-accused has been re-enrolled. Guest: Mpumelelo Bond Nyoka - Attorney and Legal Expert

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10:12

Foreign Nationals Take Municipality To Court

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/27

A group of foreign nationals took the Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, to court over allegations that the municipality forced them to close their businesses. The group filed an urgent application against the municipality and its mayor in the High Court in Pietermaritzburg today. GUEST: Xolani Zuma - Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality Local Municipality Mayor Mduduzi Myeza’s Lawyer

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6:41

Local Government Elections: IEC launch Communications...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/27

The IEC launched its communications campaign this morning for the 2026 Local Government elections scheduled for November 4. The campaign is expected to outline the IEC's readiness to hold the polls and raise awareness on key aspects of the electoral process. GUEST: Dr. Victor Shale, IEC’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Outreach

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7:47

Tech Talk: HelloAida bridges language barriers with...

The National Pulse ·

2026/05/27

HelloAida, a new South African AI tutoring platform, was recently launched. The tutoring platform focuses on guided learning rather than simple answer generation. GUEST: Leora Hessen, Founder: HelloAida

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