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9:57

Reaction to the President’s address

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/23

This afternoon President Cyril Ramaphosa held a media briefing in which he announced the placement of National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, and the appointment of new acting National Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Puleng Dimpane. To help us make sense of this decision is… Guest: Prof Sethulego Matebesi - Political Analyst with University of the Free State

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10:05

Addressing the literacy crisis is more urgent now...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/23

Marked globally on 23 April, World Book and Copyright Day promotes reading, publishing and intellectual property awareness, as stakeholders reflect on literacy challenges and progress. In South Africa, where a persistent literacy crisis affects learning outcomes, we speak this afternoon with a reading project leader on why the day matters, how initiatives are tackling the problem, and what more must be done… Guest: Dr Zelda Barends from the Department of Curriculum Studies at Stellenbosch

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8:13

E-Coli findings in South African schools drinking water

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/23

WaterCAN’s Schools Water Testing Project revealed alarming findings, with nearly a third of participating schools recording high levels of E-coli in their drinking water. GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

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8:25

Zambia's government takes possession of...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/23

Last night, the Zambian government took possession of the body of former president, Edgar Lungu, after what the government described as the family’s inability to continue with their appeal case. This morning, there were reports that the Lungu family has secured an urgent interdict to have his body returned to the Two Mountains mortuary. Let’s make sense of all of this… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

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6:56

DA opens case against Social Development Minister

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/23

The Democratic Alliance has opened a corruption case against Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe on Thursday over a donation of vehicles to the African National Congress Women’s League that she allegedly redirected to her children. Action SA has also opened a case on the same matter, so why did you see the need to open a case as well… Guest: Jan De Villiers - Democratic Alliance National Spokesperson

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8:15

How Marketing Budgets Are Moving Toward Creator-Led...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

The South African marketing landscape is witnessing a significant recalibration of digital budgets. The sector is noticing a shift back toward creator-led content, we look at what informs this shift with… Guest: Mongezi Mtati - Digital Marketing Strategist and Founder of The Lead Creative Podcast

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11:19

Freedom of Expression vs Limits

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

Over the weekend a video emerged of a Louis Seeco, a golfer at Houghton Golf Club who shared that he was banned by the club for draping a Palestinian flag on his vehicle. The incident has sparked debate around the balance between the right to freedom of expression and the extent to which private institutions can impose limitations on that right. Guest: Nicole Fritz - Human rights lawyer, policy advocate, and civil society leader at Campaign for Free Expression.

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12:49

CONCOURT RULES THAT SAHRC DIRECTIVES ARE NOT BINDING

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the directives by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) are not binding. The court confirmed that unlike the Public Protector, the commission must approach courts to give legal effect to its findings. Guest: Henk Boshoff - Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)

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7:12

#WorldEarthDay

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

South Africa is facing mounting environmental and economic strain, with rising fuel costs, a worsening water crisis, devastating wildfire, placing pressure on communities across the country. These overlapping crises are hitting marginalised groups the hardest with limited resources to address all, one organisation has intervention plans, they join us this afternoon to observe World Earth Day Guest: Imraan Samuel’s - Permaculture Facilitator, Designer, and lead Urban Greening Project Manager at

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9:14

France and South Africa in talks over loan for Metro...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

France is on the verge of extending a close to R2 Billion loan to South African metros to overhaul service delivery in water, waste management and the energy transition. This is according to French ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon. GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine - Economist from Econometrix

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8:04

Outcomes of Eskom briefing into operational...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

Power utility Eskom today held a media briefing into its operational performance and to outline its winter 2026 outlook. We find out more on… Guest: Bheki Nxumalo - Eskom’s Group Executive for Generation

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9:48

Madlanga Commission Impact On 2026 Local Government...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

The Madlanga commission has uncovered widespread corruption, tender rigging and financial irregularities in the City of Tshwane, particularly within the metro police department. ANC’s Fikile Mbalula told reporters earlier this week that the DA is to blame for the situation the City of Tshwane finds itself in. DA’s Cilliers Brink responded to Mbalula’s claims, blaming the ANC for the corruption and tender fraud in the metro. GUEST: Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from

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9:47

GIWUSA rejects Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE)...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

The department of human settlements has opened the Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) from Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill for public commentary. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (Giwusa) rejected the proposed PIE Amendment Bill, coining it an “all-out attack on the working class”. GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, General Industries Workers Union of South Africa President

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4:02

Emmarantia shooting update with SABC REPORTER

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

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14:14

Tensions Flare in Durban CBD

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

Tensions flared in Durban CBD yesterday after a confrontation between a group of locals and foreign nationals, resulting in property damage and several injuries. You may have seen videos doing rounds on social media. Well, the March and March movement and other stakeholders were back in Durban CBD this afternoon. GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, March and March Leader

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3:02

IFP defers national and provincial conferences to...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/22

IFP’s National Council announced yesterday that the party has officially moved its national and provincial conferences to early next year, citing a strategic need to focus on the upcoming local government polls. The current party leadership's term of office technically lapsed in August 2024. GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu - Political Analyst based at the University of Kwa-Zulu-Natal

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6:42

Confidential medical records to be disclosed in Tiger...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

The Gauteng High Court has ordered the release of confidential medical records to support a class action lawsuit against Tiger Brands, following a deadly listeriosis outbreak linked to its facility in 2017 that claimed the lives of 218 lives, including babies. To tell us more about the latest development… Guest: Amy Tuchten - Associate designate at Richard Spoor Inc Attorneys

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8:09

Civil society declares war on diabetes in South Africa

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

Twenty-four civil society organisations have joined forces to demand urgent, coordinated action on a disease that is now the country’s leading cause of natural death, and to hold themselves accountable, too. To tell us more on this concerted effort is… Guest: Nzama Mbalati - CEO of the Healthy Living Alliance

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8:44

UCT commemorates fifth anniversary of Jagger fire

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

The University of Cape Town will commemorate the fifth anniversary of a devastating fire that impacted the Jagger Libraries and several other campus buildings on 18 April 2021. GUEST: Nikki Crowster, UCT Libraries' Director: Info Systems & Resources

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10:00

Masemola Appears Before Pretoria Magistrate’s Court:...

The National Pulse ·

2026/04/21

Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson, Ian Cameron, believes Masemola should be suspended and an Acting National Police Commissioner appointed urgently… GUEST: Ian Cameron - Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson

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