The National Pulse

Hundreds of Burundians flocked to their country's embassy in Kenya's capital on yesterday seeking travel documents to return to Burundi after Kenyan President William Ruto ordered a crackdown on small-scale traders from abroad. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Prof Fred Ogola, Kenyan Economist And Governance Expert

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of mainstream rivals. But preliminary results show it has gained 43.8% of the vote to the conservative CDU's 17.2%, falling short of an outright majority needed to govern alone. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Garth Benneyworth, Historian and...

Earlier today, officials from the KwaZulu-Natal government, police and other State entities descended on several factories in Kwasithebe, north of KZN for a multidisciplinary raid that was meant to capture hundreds of undocumented foreign nationals. Let’s get details on what actually happened from… GUEST: Thami Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu Natal

Severe weather over the weekend has left more than 20 schools across the North West damaged, with roofs affected and mobile classrooms destroyed, putting further pressure on an already strained education infrastructure. We’re now joined by a representative from the North West Department of Education to GUEST:Lengane Bogatsu - The Superintendent General of Department of Education in North Wes...

Whistleblowers who expose corruption often pay a devastating price, with some losing their livelihoods, their safety and, in the most tragic cases, their lives. OUTA’s #TheyHaveNames campaign is putting a human face to those who have paid the ultimate price for speaking out, while calling for stronger and faster protection for whistleblowers. GUEST: Ibanathi Ngcobo - OUTA Supporter Engagemen...

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has issued an urgent appeal to eligible donors to come forward, as the country's blood stocks are under pressure. GUEST: Oscar Ramutsheli - Acting Head of Donor Relations: Northern Zone

Content creators are turning their influence into serious income, but are they also keeping up with their tax obligations? With SARS clarifying that creator income from brand deals and gifts to sponsored trips is taxable, we unpack what creators need to know to stay compliant and avoid costly surprises. GUEST: Pieter Groenewald - CEO of Nfinity Influencer Marketing

KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sparked South Africa’s unprecedented law enforcement scandal in July 2025 alleging that a cartel had penetrated South Africa’s criminal justice sector, politics and private arena. Even though some were sceptical, the Madlanga Commission and Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee were formed to look into these issues....

Families of the victims and survivors of the Sharpeville Massacre are taking the state to court. They have filed a class action lawsuit against the state, demanding justice, accountability and compensation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nomvuyo Ntanjana, SABC News Reporter

The South African Police Service has confirmed the dismissal of suspended Crime Intelligence deputy head, Major-General Feroz Khan, after he failed to appear before a designated senior officer overseeing an expedited disciplinary process. In a statement issued yesterday, SAPS said Khan was deemed dismissed in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations after failing to attend proceedings before the s...

With the local government elections scheduled to take place on 4 November 2026, Amnesty International South Africa is calling on voters to vote for human rights and accountability. The organisation is non-partisan and does not endorse any political party or candidate. They would like to inspire people to make informed decisions based on the state of human rights in South Africa, and to vote with p...

As the country gears up for the upcoming Local Government Elections, questions are already being raised about the political mood, key issues shaping the campaign, and what voters can expect from the road ahead. Our guest has unpacked this buildup in a recent article, giving us an opportunity to look beyond the political noise… GUEST: Qaanitah Hunter – Founding Editor of The Debrief Ne...

Day 2 of the three day deliberations into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s review application into the section 89 Independent  panel report is currently underway at the Cape Town High Court. The report found that there was strong evidence that Ramaphosa may have violated his oath of office regarding the theft of 580-thousand dollar.  GUEST: Yamkela Mtshiyo – SABC Reporter

As South Africa pushes ahead with its energy transition, the country’s reliance on coal remains a major point of debate, with the Minister of Electricity acknowledging that “South Africa still needs coal.” But with mounting pressure to move towards cleaner and more sustainable energy, the bigger question is: for how long can coal remain at the centre of South Africa’s energ...

Once again, the National Research Foundation will honour South Africa’s leading researchers, scientists and innovators at the 2026 NRF Awards, taking place on 3 September in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, under the theme, “Building an Inclusive, Impactful and Transformed Research Future.”The keynote address will be delivered by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Profess...

Minister of Social Development, Dina Pule, received two South African girl children at OR Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park, Gauteng. The children, aged 9 and 15 respectively, were trafficked across South Africa's borders to Malawi and have since been identified as victims of human trafficking. GUEST: Lerato Makola, SABC News Reporter

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) held a mass meeting today, at the Adcock Ingram Clayville plant to address the company's proposed retrenchments and the planned closure of the General Plant division, a manufacturing unit that produces Citro Soda and other medicinal products.  GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, General Industries Workers Union of South Africa President

As South Africa marks Deaf Awareness Week and prepares to enter Heritage Month, Castle Milk Stout’s Sign Your Clan initiative is putting more than 4 million Deaf and hard-of-hearing South Africans at the heart of the country’s cultural heritage conversation. GUEST: Mmatlou Moloto - SASL specialist, educator and Hands-On Creatives founder 

The IEC held a media briefing earlier today on the outcome of the candidate nomination process. The Electoral Commission also shared the next milestones in the election timetable and on the Code of Conduct on Disinformation following the conclusion of the public comment process. GUEST: Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer for Electoral Matters

South Africa’s Parliament will host the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town from 13 to 18 September 2026, bringing together parliamentary leaders, legislators and officials from across the Commonwealth for one of the world's premier parliamentary gatherings. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Bheki Radebe, NCOP House Chairperson on International R...

As South Africa heads towards the 4 November local government elections, according to the IEC political parties have declared a staggering R116.8 million in donations in just one quarter. We speak to My Vote Counts who are asking the question: do voters really know who is behind the money? We ask why does it matter? GUEST: Joel Bregman - Senior Researcher at My Vote Counts.

Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba has reshuffled her provincial cabinet. She has stated that the changes are about fixing performance, improving service delivery and getting the province’s development agenda moving faster. We take a look at what this reshuffle could possibly mean in the province… GUEST: Dr Ntwanano Mathebula – Associate Professor at the school of Public Managemen...

A group of South Africans who narrowly escaped the devastating Nepal floods were expected to arrive in Durban today. The group visited Nepal on pilgrimage as part of the Mohanji Foundation South Africa. SABC News reporter, Gcinokuhle Malinga was at King Shaka International Airport and now joins me on the line with more details… GUEST: Gcinokuhle Malinga, SABC News Reporter in KwaZulu Natal

The Minister of Basic Education has today announced her decision to maintain the suspension of the new Foundation Phase National Catalogue for Grades 1-3. Let’s find out more on this decision with…. GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube - Minister of Basic Education

eThekwini City Manager, Musa Mbhele and Durban Metro Police Commissioner, Sibonelo Mchunu, addressed the media on job-selling allegations. According to allegations in a confidential forensic report compiled by independent forensic accountants, Isiqu Forensic Accountants, senior eThekwini officials and law-enforcement personnel were allegedly linked to a scheme in which Metro Police jobs were sold...