The National Pulse

We give you an update on the ongoing legal matter between Congo vs Apple. Some of you may recall that a group of international lawyers representing the Democratic Republic of Congo filed court papers in December last year, demanding that Apple’s subsidiaries in France, Belgium and Apple US parent company respond to a series of questions about whether the tech giant is somehow benefiting from...

    Following his 2023 recognition for his powerful song ‘Bayethe’. Acclaimed South African flutist and composer Wouter Kellerman recently won his third GRAMMY Award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards for his album Triveni, and today we celebrate and salute him for his latest achievement.   GUEST: Wouter Kellerman, South African flutist and composer, and 3 x GRAMMY Award w...

  Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University joins me on the line to share her views on this announcement as well as other events leading up to this moment…   Guest: Professor Susan Booysen, Political Analyst from Wits University

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Leaders from eastern and southern Africa on Saturday called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo, where rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government, but also urged Congo’s president to directly negotiate with them. For more on this, I am joined on the line by... Guest: Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School on Public and International Aff...

Renowned paediatric pulmonologist Professor Refiloe Masekela has received the prestigious American Thoracic Society (ATS) World Lung Award. The award recognises the outstanding contributions of individuals in improving global lung health. Masekela is the current President of the South African Thoracic Society, underscoring her influence in shaping respiratory healthcare policies and practices in S...

In conversation with Professor Xolela Mangcu about the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. This after U.S President Donald Trump issued another executive order which outlines plans for the resettlement of white South African farmers and their families in the U.S, as refugees. GUEST (U.S): Professor Xolela Mangcu, Professor of Sociology & History @George Wash...

  It’s official, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi’s relationship with the Economic Freedom Fighters has ended. Not too many people were surprised though, considering how the party handled the issue of his suspension post Floyd Shivambu’s departure. But did he receive a fair hearing from the party or he was simply sidelined based on hearsay and suspicion? Joining us for this conversation...

In conversation with former leader of the Democratic Alliance Tony Leon, who also served as South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay from 2009 to 2012. Leon holds strong political views on both domestic and international front and he was among the key negotiators of South Africa’s new constitution. You may not always agree with his politics but he certainly played...

    Advocacy campaign, Youth Capital believes yesterday’s State of the Nation Address repeated everything we’ve heard before as it failed to provide critical and concrete actions to tackle the country’s urgent crisis of youth unemployment. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Clotilde Angelucci, Communication and network lead at...

Cape Town crimefighters have raised the alarm over a social media channel aimed at sharing footage of vicious school fights across Cape Town. The shocking channel, which has already gathered over 32 000 followers, shows children involved in violent clashes and one child even fainting after being attacked. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Bronagh Hammond, Western Cape Edu...

What were some of the key takeaways from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech last night but most importantly - are some of the things that he spoke about even attainable and how long will South Africans have to wait before they could witness tangible results or effects of actions? Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa made bold pronouncements about some of the challenges facing our country - f...

Agri SA is the latest organisation to denounce disinformation regarding South Africa’s new expropriation Act. According to the organisation, while the new Act may have sparked political turmoil and unnecessary tension, no seizures or confiscations of private property have taken place in the country. Nor has any land been expropriated without compensation. Johann Kotze, Agri SA’s CEO ha...

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) are meeting today and tomorrow in Tanzania to discuss the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. To give us an update in terms of what what’s likely to be discussed during this all important two-day meeting is Gabriel Zakaria, who is a senior reporter based in Tanzania……...

With everything that has bhappenedrecently with the DRC, Donald Trump ,and Elon Musk, one wonders what wresident Cyril Ramaphosa lwill ook and sound like when delivering his first State of the Nation Address under the GNU tonight. To help us get san idea I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Managing Director of Reputation 1st

  Earlier on, we heard from the official opposition party in parliament, the MK Party on what they expect tonight. Now let’s hear from one of the parties in the GNU. I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brett Herron, Good Party SG

An alleged bullying incident at Sutherland High School in Centurion, has sparked public interest following a viral video recorded by the mother of the alleged victim. The education department in Gauteng is aware of the incident and released a statement earlier today. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education’s Spokesperson

  Different political parties and organisations will be watching tonight’s SONA with a lot expectations on some of the line items. MK Party MP, Brian Molefe, joins me on the line to talk to us about some of the expectations the official opposition party will have tonight… GUEST: Brian Molefe, MK Party MP

As we continue our build up to this year’s State of the Nation Address, we have established that this year’s address will be delivered by President Cyril Ramaphosa in a new political climate. And on that climate note, what would climate advocates expect to hear tonight in the address? To answer this question, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brandon Abdinor, Head of the Pollut...

Tensions between South Africa and the United States of America are deepening as America’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just announced that he won’t attend this month’s G20 Foreign Ministers meeting due to South Africa’s anti-American agenda. On Tuesday, Ramaphosa spoke with top Trump ally Ellon Musk to set the record straight on the country’s new expropriation a...

As President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver his first State of the Nation Address under the government of national unity. We look at the state of our economy and the issue of high unemployment rate. So I guess the question really is - What is it that this seventh administration should fix to get our economy going and to ensure that we arrest the issue of high unemployment. GUEST: Miyelani...

While many leave the Democratic Republic of Congo and the African continent in search of opportunities, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo returned. Her belief in the DRC’s potential to thrive inspired her decision to build a business in a sector facing challenges but rich with possibilities for growth and transformation. Today, Shanty Tshiela Byart-Mutombo Champions Courage, Hope, and Transformat...

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Lily mine tragedy, a tragedy that left Pretty Nkambule, Yvonne Mnisi and Solomon Nyirenda trapped underground when the mine collapsed. The three had been in a container used as a lamp room at the time. There was a commemoration event today at the Mine in Barberton, Mpumalanga. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Harry Mazibuko, Lily...

Earlier today, Parliament’s Presiding Officers, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, addressed the media on the state of readiness to host the 2025 State of the Nation Address tomorrow. SABC News journalist, Abongwe Kobokwane was at the briefing and joins me on the line to tell us what c...

Durban school pupils were taken to hospital after being stabbed in an alleged racial altercation yesterday. Centenary Secondary School in Asherville issued an urgent notice to parents, informing them classes would be dismissed at 9.30am due to “circumstances that have arisen”. To get more information on this incident, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Muzi Mahlambi, Head of Com...