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15:54

Unpacking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent decisions

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/22

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to dismiss Dr Nobuhle Nkabane as Minister of Higher Education. Some have interpreted this move as a sign that the president is trying to mend relations with the Democratic Alliance as the ANC will need them to pass departmental budgets and the appropriation bill. You may recall that the relationship between the ANC and the DA has indeed soured recently, with the DA withdrawing from the National Dialogue and threatening to vote against certain ANC

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13:12

MK Party visits Morocco

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Earlier on, I spoke to MK Party Head of Presidency, Magasela Mzobe, about the party’s visit to Morocco. The party and its leader came under fire for this trip. To get an anlysis on the visit, the use of the South African flag and what this generally means for diplomatic relations, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: David Monyae - Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg

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5:39

JMPD arrests two officers for extortion

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Let’s hear from the Johannesburg Metro Police as two officers from the organisation have been arrested on charges of extortion and corruption. JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla has confirmed that the complainant who brought this matter to their attention alleged that the two officers demanded R8 000. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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6:53

Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

About 40 organisations, trade unions, social movements and human rights advocacy groups have come together to form the Campaign to Scrap the Labour Law Amendment Bills. This campaign has been meeting weekly for several months. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lebohang Phanyeko, SAFTU National Organiser

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4:55

National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is urgently calling for the immediate suspension and investigation of the current National School Nutrition Programme tender process in KwaZulu-Natal, which has been marred by serious allegations of tender rigging, political interference, and gross procedural violations. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, KZN Chairperson of the National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers'

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8:08

Thembisa Electricity Hike Protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

Tensions are high in Thembisa as residents protest against high electricity tariff hikes. Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, visited the area earlier after the community shutdown roads today. Let’s get an update on what is happening in the area now with… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

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8:31

DIRCO reacts to Zuma’s use of the South African flag...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

The ANC has called on DIRCO to demand an official apology from Morocco for the use of the South African flag during a partisan meeting. GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)

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10:56

US Prisoners: PUDEMO to stage a protest this week

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

ESwatini’s decision to accommodate America’s deportees continues to attract public disapproval. The country’s largest opposition party, PUDEMO, has vowed to intensify its campaign against King Mswati’s regime and has also undertaken to heighten its mobilisation efforts to fight against this decision. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Mlungisi Makhanya, President of the People’s United Democratic Democratic Movement (PUDEMO)

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13:39

Is the MK Party’s position on Morocco in conflict...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/21

In a move that has caught many by surprise. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party has officially recognised Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the regional dispute. The party is of the view that its policy position “is part of a broader effort to bring a practical solution to the long-standing debacle on the future of the Western Sahara region.” For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Magasela Mzobe, MK Party’s

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34:51

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Wayne Duvenage

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

Today we are joined by another patriotic South African, Wayne Duvenage, who firmly believes that civil society and individual citizens of this country should never stop voicing their displeasure and disapproval against corruption and poor governance. Duvenage is a South African businessman, entrepreneur and civil activist who currently serves as the CEO of the South African corruption fighting civil organisation, OUTA. GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, Co-founder & CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax

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7:26

MK Party marches to the Union building

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

The MK Party’s members marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria this morning. The party’s total shutdown march, is meant to demonstrate the MK Party’s support for KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

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9:30

Water department explains why microplastics,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

There’s been a number of news reports on a study done by the University of North West. The study found traces of ARVs in samples taken from rivers and potable water sources. The Water department, in a joint statement with the Water Research Commission, explained why microplastics, chemicals and ARVs are in South African water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr Nonhlanhla Kalebaila, Research Manager: Drinking water quality and treatment within Key Strategic Area 3

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7:22

UK to lower voting age to 16

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

The British government has announced that it will soon allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections, something that was previously opposed by those who felt that this will benefit the ruling Labour Party as newly-enfranchised teenagers are seen as more likely to support the party. However though, Labour MPs are adamant that the change is intended to modernise UK’s democracy and boost voter turnout. Should South Africa follow suit? We find out from ……. GUEST: Musa

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11:00

Hammy Eats App

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

We celebrate our colleague Nick Hamman who recently launched his Hammy Eats App, which serves as a guide that connects people to cool places to eat. GUEST: Nick Hamman, 5FM presenter & founder of Hammy Eats App

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13:45

MK Party March and the impact of Marches in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/18

Today, members of uMkhonto weSizwe Party marched to the Union Buildings in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant- General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. But this was not the only march taking place there. In a separate march, the Defend South Africa movement also added its voice, demanding the immediate resignation of President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing corruption, economic failures and the influx of immigrants into South Africa as some of the worrying trends that have worsened under his

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9:43

Deputy Minister Holomisa inspects 1 Military Hospital

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/17

Earlier today, the Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans General Bantu Holomisa visited the 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane as part of his department’s assessment program. Some of you may recall that not so long ago, Parliament’s Joint standing Committee on Defence raised concerns about the state of the hospital as they were not impressed about what they found there. GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans

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7:46

75 years of SABC News

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/17

Today marks 75 years since the founding of SABC News Service. SABC News aired its first news bulletin on the 17th of July 1950 from what was then known as the Broadcast House on Commissioner Street, Johannesburg. To help us celebrate this milestone, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lehana Tsotetsi, Veteran SABC Journalist

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15:04

G20: FINANCE MINISTERS (LIVE @ 16:20)...

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/17

AG: The G20 Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. The Finance Track meeting focuses on fostering global economic stability, enhancing international financial cooperation, and addressing pressing global challenges. TN: Key among the issues impacting the economies of African countries was the debt burden. In Previous meetings, there were calls for the G20 countries to encourage credit rating agencies to enhance the transparency of their

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13:15

New report questions SA’s ties with Iran

The National Pulse ·

2025/07/17

A new report from the Middle East Africa Research Institute raises questions about South Africa’s close relationship with Iran and warns that if the country is not careful enough, this can influence how other nations perceive it and how it is treated on the international stage. Joining us to unpack the outcomes of the report is…. GUEST: Benji Shulman, Executive Director of the Middle East Africa Research Institute

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