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5:00

Kumi Naidoo urges world leaders to support a roadmap...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/14

Yesterday at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. South African Human Rights and Climate Justice activist, Kumi Naidoo went down on his knees and urged world leaders to support a roadmap for the phase-out of fossil fuels, arguing that this needs to be addressed urgently as it is threatening millions of lives around the globe. GUEST (Brazil): Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights & Climate Justice activist and President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty campaign

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8:44

Madlanga Commission continued this week with...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/14

Madlanga Commission continued this week with explosive testimonies coming from former Ekurhuleni Municipality employees as well as Witness D who testified remotely in today’s proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the evidence and witness safety concerns. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha joined us on the show to give a brief summary of this week’s testimonies Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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8:16

How should we tackle South Africa’s gambling problem?

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/14

As South Africa is witnessing a massive rise in gambling. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana joins us to outline the party’s seven-point plan that is aimed at addressing the gambling problem in this country. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with online platforms remaining popular as they are easily accessible in many ways. GUEST: Makashule Gana, Rise Mzansi MP and

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6:14

DA tables motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier,...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/14

The DA’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, tabled a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in the Provincial Legislature earlier today. Let’s get more on this from… GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

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5:19

Supreme Court of Appeal hears ANC’s MK trademark...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/14

The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is today hearing an appeal brought by the ANC after the party unsuccessfully tried to stop the use of the MK Party’s name and logo citing trademark infringement at the Durban High Court. SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein, Kamo Tsotetsi was in court and joins me on the line now… GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein

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5:46

KZN SAPS Media briefing

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/13

Police in KwaZulu-Natal briefed the media at the SAPS KZN Provincial Headquarters in Durban on investigation matters from the Madlanga Commission, including James Stuart Scharnick’s criminal record. SABC News Reporter, Celumusa Zulu was at the briefing and now joins me on the line to share some of the key details that came out… GUEST: Celumusa Zulu, SABC News Reporter in KZN

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9:54

Defend Our Democracy reacts to Donald Trump’s...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/13

The organisation is of the view that Trump’s decision not to attend the upcoming major event “is a continuation of a persistent campaign to not only undermine our sovereignty but also seeks to spread disinformation and sow racial division within South Africa’s public discourse”. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Naledi Kuali, Defend Our Democracy Executive Director

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14:01

G20: Africa in Business - Thami Ngubeni & Jon Gericke

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/13

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5:24

MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Vuyo Zungula, Parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

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6:43

Mid-term budget reaction: MK Party

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier today. Godongwana delivered the delayed mid-term budget following several attempts to pass the initial budget amid outcry over a proposed VAT increase. Let’s get reaction from political parties starting with… GUEST: Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP

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7:52

Mid-term budget reaction: DA

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

Another party that spoke to Thulasizwe this morning was the Democratic Alliance. What do they make of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana? Joining me on the line to tell us is… GUEST: Dr. Mark Burke, DA Finance Spokesperson

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5:00

Mid-term budget reaction: ACDP

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

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9:44

Africa Tech Festival 2025

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We unpack the 28th annual Africa Tech Festival that is currently underway in Cape Town. The gathering will among other things explore how technology can be utilised to drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa. For more details on the significance of this year’s gathering, we are joined by…. GUEST: David Monaghan, Vice President of Africa Tech Festival

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5:09

Mid-term budget reaction: IFP

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/12

We continue getting political party reaction on the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) that was delivered earlier today by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip in Parliament

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10:07

What are the main issues at Cop30?

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/11

The 30th Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is currently underway in Belem, Brazil. We understand that this year’s conference will focus on the goals of limiting the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and advancing climate finance commitments. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Thando Lukuko, MD: Mansa Advisory, a climate services consultancy

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7:53

Department of transport postpones AARTO to July next...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

The department of transport has announced that the implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act has been delayed until July next year, stating that some municipalities were not yet ready to implement it. The national rollout was due to commence next month. To react to this, we are joined by …… GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA)

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7:35

Reporter Summary: Madlanga Commission

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

The first hour of this show was dedicated to live proceedings of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, known as the Madlanga Commission. Let’s get a summary of today’s proceedings with… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter

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8:34

Ministerial stakeholder engagement

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

A ministerial stakeholder engagement happened this morning in Westbury. The meeting was attended by top police brass, including National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola and his Gauteng counterpart Tommy Mthombeni. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sashin Naidoo, SABC News Reporter

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8:40

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, a member of parliament for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party and alleged instigator of the July 2021 unrest, appeared at the Durban High Court today for the beginning of her trial. SABC News reporter, Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama was in court and joins me on the line to tell us about today’s proceedings… GUEST: Nonjabulo Mntungwa-Makama, SABC News reporter

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7:45

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in...

The National Pulse ·

2025/11/10

Today, the E-commerce Forum South Africa (EFSA), in collaboration with the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflections (MISTRA) and the Takealot Group, launched a landmark industry report, titled “Seizing the Moment: Unlocking South Africa’s E-commerce Promise”. The report explores South Africa’s e-commerce landscape, highlighting the challenges and opportunities to drive inclusive growth, digital inclusion, and re-industrialisation. For more on this, we are joined

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