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The National Pulse

Latest News, Trends, and light features for an afternoon commute- Business, Traffic, Weather and Sport

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10:00

the run up to the 2025 NEV Summit at Gallagher...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Guest : Andile Africa AIDC CEO

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4:31

Cradock 4 Inquiry

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

The inquest looking into the deaths of the Cradock Four at the Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape was adjourned to today. On Wednesday, the inquest’s investigating officer, Col. Mthetheleli Dweba, took the stand and was cross-examined by lawyers representing the families of the slain activists. For more on this, I am joined on the line by... GUEST: Kim Daniels, SABC News Reporter in Gqeberha

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9:01

Auditor General of South Africa Audit Report

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Free State Premier, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, welcomed the audit outcomes report for the 2024/25 financial year from Auditor General, Tsakani Maluleke, on Wednesday this week in Bloemfontein. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ketso Makume, Free State MEC: Treasury and Economic Development

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6:56

ZANU-PF holds its 22nd Annual National People’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

As the ZANU-PF National People’s Conference begins today. We look at the tensions between the party’s top leaders, with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga accused of making treasonous remarks against the constitution and President Emmerson Mnangagwa - while on the other hand Mnangagwa is accused of repeating the sins of the past. So how vital is this conference - can it unite or divide the party? For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST (Zim): Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean

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8:12

Post Matjhabeng Investment Summit

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Executive Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha

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8:38

Teboho Mokoena yellow card: McKenzie writes to FIFA...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/17

Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has written a formal letter to FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino regarding the Teboho Mokoena yellow card debacle and how it was handled by the South African Football Association (SAFA). McKenzie is of the view that this administrative oversight brought South African football into disrepute. For more on what this latest development means, we are joined by….. GUEST: Janet Whitton, SABC Sport Presenter & Researcher

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10:23

Google partners with PanSALB to launch AI Glossary in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/16

As we mark International Dictionary Day. We look at the partnership between Google and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), following their launch of the AI glossary in three South African languages, namely; isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans. This as they attempt to foster linguistic inclusion in the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. For more on this, we are joined by… GUEST: Abongile Mashele, head of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google South Africa

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12:16

G20: WOMEN - Africa in Business

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/16

The founder and CEO of Crtve Development, Dr Okito Wedi…

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4:18

LATEST: Senzo Meyiwa trial

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

There was a bit of drama earlier today in the Senzo Meyiwa trial when one of the accused broke down as he recounted the experience of being arrested and separated from his family. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, has been in court following these proceedings. Pearl now joins me on the line to tell us more… GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter

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4:36

KZN plane crash on Nottingham Road in the Midlands.

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, KZN Transport spokesperson

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6:44

B20 Forum

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

Government and business leaders are meeting in Johannesburg at the B20 forum to discuss investments and policies aimed at advancing local manufacturing of health products and improving health access. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

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6:42

Cradock Four inquest

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

The Cradock Four inquest continued today at the Eastern Cape High Court in Gqeberha. The reopened inquest was set up to establish if apartheid security branch police or any other persons can be held liable for the deaths of some anti-apartheid activists. Let’s get an update on what’s been happening in court with… GUEST: Ntombozuko Balintulo, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

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17:12

Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

But how did we get here and how much did it take for the team to qualify? Many football fans have been waiting for the national team to get back to its rightful place not only on the continent but the world at large and finally they have done it. Joining us to talk about what this moment means and what it’s like to play at the World Cup is…. GUEST: Aaron Mokoena, former Bafana Bafana Captain

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9:00

The life and times of former Kenyan Prime Minister...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

Tributes continue to pour in for a man widely regarded as Kenya’s most influential opposition leader, Raila Odinga who sadly passed away while undergoing treatment in India. Although he never became president of his East African country, Odinga was a larger-than-life figure in Kenyan politics and a revered statesman in the region. GUEST (Kenya): John Maina, who worked in former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s office

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4:25

Plastic free refill stations launched in Tembisa

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

Single use plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past as shoppers will now be introduced to innovative refill dispensers in spaza shops across Tembisa. To tell us more about this exciting innovation is…. GUEST: Nevo Hadas, CEO of Smartfill

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7:29

South Africa’s safety ranking has taken a significant...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/15

South Africa has slipped down the latest Global Safety Index. According to the 2025 report from CS Global Partners, which assess 166 countries, South Africa has plunged 50 places in the global ranking for safety (sitting at 129th position to be precise). Escalating crime rates and concerns over corruption are some of the issues that inform this steep decline. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of INTERPOL, Security strategist and Exco Member

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13:27

Ignoring councillor illiteracy in local government...

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/14

As South Africa approaches the 2026 local government elections, it faces a crisis of service delivery backlogs, infrastructure decay and financial failures. According to Dr Nonhlanhla Ngcobo, these problems won’t be resolved without confronting the impact of councillor illiteracy across municipalities nationwide. She is arguing that South Africa must urgently adopt a minimum requirement of a Grade 12 certificate for all councillors to equip them with the essential skills for leadership and

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7:53

Gauteng Health HOD suspended

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/14

Gauteng Department of Health head of department, Lesiba Malotana, has been placed on suspension with immediate effect. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, announced Malotana’s suspension earlier today in light of revelations made regarding a procurement syndicate operating within the provincial health structures. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Madeleine Hicklin, DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health

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12:44

Israel-Hamas swap hostages and prisoners

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/13

With the release of about 2, 000 Palestinian prisoners today. We hear from Dr Zaheera Soomar who has been championing a global struggle to ensure justice for Palestine. She was part of the 450 activists that recently attempted to sail into Gaza to break Israel’s blockade. GUEST: Dr Zaheera Soomar, Member of the Global Sumud Flotilla

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41:10

Friday’s Fireside Chat with Nozi Tshabalala

The National Pulse ·

2025/10/10

Today we are joined by an internationally acclaimed conference moderator, Nozipho Tshabalala. She is widely known for facilitating dialogues that largely focus on collective vision, strategic possibility and actionable change. Her personal journey, which is mainly characterised by resilience, overcoming challenges and achieving success, continues to serve as a powerful source of inspiration for many young women. GUEST: Nozipho Tshabalala, CEO of the Conversation Strategists

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