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5:33

ANC SACP bilateral engagement

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

Earlier today, the ANC and the SACP had a bilateral engagement at the Chief Albert Luthuli House as part of what the ANC described as ongoing efforts to consolidate unity of purpose in advancing the National Democratic Revolution. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mbulelo Mandlana, SACP National Spokesperson

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11:10

Seventh African Union - European Union Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

We unpack the 7th AU-EU Summit that is currently underway in Luanda, Angola. The theme of the Summit is “Promoting Peace and Prosperity through Effective Multilateralism”. The significance of this summit is informed by the fact that Europe is Africa’s main trading partner. However, our guest is of the view that the partnership between these two influential unions is unbalanced as hunger, misery, infant malnutrition, child labour and even slavery continue to haunt the African

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8:58

ANC SACP bilateral engagement: Political Analysis

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

Earlier on, I spoke to Mbulelo Mandlana, SACP National Spokesperson, about the ANC and SACP bilateral meeting that took place in Johannesburg today. With the 2026 Local Government Elections set to happen in a couple of months, how will today’s meeting affect the SACP’s position to stand for the elections and where does this put the ANC and the tripartite alliance? To shed light on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the

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5:57

Declaration of GBVF as a national crisis: but what...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

Dr Vedhna Dayanand Lalla has welcomed the government’s decision to declare gender-based violence as a national disaster. However, she is of the view that social workers, community workers and GBVF practitioners stand between survivors and further harm, yet they face violence that often mirrors the very crises they intervene in - and according to her, this is a missing part of this significant story that government needs to pay attention to. GUEST: Dr Vedhna Dayanand Lalla, Social work

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10:07

KZN floods

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

Earlier today, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, announced that the body of one of three victims swept away by floodwaters has been recovered following prolonged rainfall in the uMshwathi Local Municipality in KZN. The discovery was made by a roving team that has been working since Saturday night in response to the flooding in the Shiyabazali area of New Hanover. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News

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6:05

Tembisa Hospital corruption: two suspects appear...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

Two suspects, a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation and a Tembisa Hospital Official appeared before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of corruption. This is in connection with the ongoing investigation linked to the hospital, and it is alleged that the pair tried to bribe an investigator tasked with investigating the R2bn scandal. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, Hawks

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12:48

South Africa hands over G20 Presidency to United States

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

South Africa has officially handed over the G20 Presidency to the United States of America in a low- key ceremony in Pretoria. While the US boycotted SA’s G20 Summit, diplomats who attended the event hailed the gathering as one of the most successful events in recent years. So what can we expect going forward between these two countries who haven’t been seeing eye to eye on several matters. For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, Visiting Professor of

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6:15

16 Days of Activism: Men Unite Against Gender-Based...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/26

The GoodMen Foundation, together with its Chief Patron; His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, will lead thousands of South Africans in the Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide March this Thursday at the Elka Stadium in Soweto. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Smangaye Xaba, Founder and CEO of The Good Men Foundation

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35:47

Friday Fireside Chat with Yunus Carrim

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/21

With South Africa currently hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) leaders’ summit. Former Member of Parliament, Yunus Carrim reminds us that our country’s democracy and freedom that we all enjoy today was shaped by a combination of foundational principles and pivotal events, involving significant struggles and sacrifices that have continuously redefined our nation in the past three decades. GUEST: Yunus Carrim, former ANC MP & Author of the new book “Attacking the Heart of

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21:37

Outlining the objectives of the G20 Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/21

We unpack the G20 agenda, including the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. Several leaders have already arrived for the landmark event. The summit will focus on themes of “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

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6:02

Nationwide peaceful marches against gender-based...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/21

Thousands of South Africans are coming together today for a peaceful march against gender-based violence, aiming to raise awareness and honour victims and survivors across the country. Let’s get an idea of how it went in the KZN region with… GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in Kwa-Zulu Natal

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9:35

Operation Dudula protest

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/21

Operation Dudula will hold a peaceful protest around the area of Nasrec Expo Centre this weekend, to highlight concerns about unemployment, crime and access to services, which they blame on illegal immigration. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

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6:36

G20 road closures and alternative routes around...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/21

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as strict G20 Summit security measures come into effect. We understand that high security operations will impact the N1, N3, N12, M1 and parts of the Golden Highway. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

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15:46

19th Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/20

As I mentioned earlier, we are broadcasting live from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal today because SA FM in partnership with the Luthuli Museum brings you the 19th Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture delivered by Director-General of the World Trade Organization, DR NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA. The theme for this year’s Lecture will be ‘Reflecting on the work of the World Trade Organisation and its Global Impact’. The Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture is a partnership

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9:55

G20 Social Summit Interview: Myriam Taylor

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/19

Myriam Taylor has for more than 25 years involved herself intellectually and technically in the production of socio-political projects in countries such as France, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Angola, USA and Portugal. She is now here, in South Africa, attending the G20 Social Summit. Let’s get to know more about her and some of the work she’s done over the years… GUEST: Myriam Taylor, Co-Founder MUXIMA and Humanity Summit

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9:06

G20 Social Summit Interview: Children Help Shape the...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/19

Over the past weekend, children gathered in Johannesburg for the Children20 Pre-Summit engagement, with others joining online from across Africa. Together they unpacked, discussed, and debated issues relevant to their lived experience, to produce a bold and uncompromising declaration that outlines what they believe G20 leaders must prioritise to build a just and inclusive world. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: 14 year old Oyena Mjoli and 16 Old Year Melusi Mthembu

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11:02

G20 Summit: The implications for African economies...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/18

As G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg this week. One Campaign is calling for a fundamental reset of the global financial system and is challenging world leaders to stop making Africa pay more because the world sees it as less. They are also arguing that for too long, Africa has been burdened by a financial architecture that penalises its potential. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Serah Makka, ONE Africa’s Executive Director

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8:32

Local Government Elections: IEC launches nationwide...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/18

The Electoral Commission of South Africa has launched a series of nationwide information workshops that are aimed at empowering aspiring candidates and new political parties prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections. GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

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11:11

Ramaphosa dares political detractors in the ANC NEC

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/17

There were reports over the weekend that suggested that ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, dared his political detractors in the ANC National Executive Committee to give him a date by which he should resign. SABC News Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo, joins me on the line to breakdown what’s been happening in the ANC… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics Reporter

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10:08

U.S Economic Embargo on Cuba - 30 years later, is...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/17

Recently, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba. US embargo against the island began in 1960 and it was only loosened in 2000 to allow food and humanitarian goods to be sent to the country. However, it is public knowledge that the Cuban government has consistently called for an end to the sanctions, arguing that the embargo is a failed policy that primarily harms Cubans and hinders the country’s economic development. In

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