The National Pulse

The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) is calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to use tomorrow’s State of the Nation Address to outline urgent reforms that are aimed at assisting our country to create more jobs. According to the organisation, tweaking existing policies is not enough. South Africa requires a fundamental departure from the policies and approaches that have led to cris...

U.S President Donald Trump has reiterated his suggestion that Palestinians should leave Gaza and relocate to countries like Egypt and Jordan. However, his proposal has been rejected by both countries, Egypt and Jordan, other Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, and Palestinian leaders. But what really informs this proposal and how will it contribute to peace and stability in the Gaza Strip? GUEST...

Still on Trump’s suggestion: This time around though, we look at the possible political ramifications of his proposal, asking, should it even be entertained or it will simply make matters worse in the Middle East? Also what options do Palestinians have in this kind of situation? For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Zeenat Adam, Deputy Executive Director at the Afro-Middl...

We untangle the link between load reduction and the culture of non-payment in South Africa, asking - Is it factually correct to conclude that South Africa’s planned electricity outages target poor, black communities? During the 1st hour of the show we played you a sound clip by Dr Trevor Ngwane who described load reduction as an energy racism, lamenting the fact that it affects townships and...

Minister of Sport, Art, and Recreation, Gayton McKenzie apologised to Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates fans who were locked out of the FNB Stadium during the Soweto Derby match this past weekend despite having legitimate tickets. There were numerous challenges at FNB Stadium this past weekend. I am joined on the line by Bertie Grobbelaar, the Chief Executive Officer of Stadium Management South Af...

The ANC released a statement yesterday condemning what the party calls a misinformation campaign spearheaded by AfriForum, which has now gained traction through US President Donald Trump. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindiwe Zulu, ANC National Executive Committee member and Chair of the ANC Subcommittee on International Relations

SABC Board Member, Phathiswa Magopeni has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Press Council of South Africa. Magopeni, who was already a member of the Council, hopes to strengthen the institution’s role in defending media freedom and also in ensuring that our press continues to play a meaningful role in upholding democracy. GUEST: Phathiswa Magopeni, SABC Board Member & newly...

The DR Congo’s communications minister Patrick Muyaya Katembwe is calling for the international community to impose sanctions on Rwanda. While on the other hand, the alliance of rebel groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have declared a humanitarian ceasefire, starting from today. GUEST (DRC): Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, DR Congo’s Minister of Communications

Reputation Management Expert, Janine Hills believes what is happening between South Africa and the US is a watershed moment that could turn a crisis into a positive. This is what Janine Hills had to say about this situation…

Different people have been commenting and sharing their views on the statement that was released by US President, Donald Trump as well as comments that came from AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel in the conversation I just had with him. We now hear from… GUEST: Faiez Jacobs, former ANC MP whose now a concerned citizen

Karabo Khakhau, DA National Spokesperson

Mr Loyiso Tyira - Board Chairperson

Different people have been commenting and sharing their views on the statement that was released by US President, Donald Trump as well as comments that came from AfriForum CEO, Kallie Kriel in the conversation I just had with him. We now hear from… GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA Leader

Ports play a crucial role in global trade, influencing surrounding urban and coastal areas while supporting diverse stakeholders. However, they often become pollution hotspots due to unmanaged waste and stormwater runoff, evident throughout the Western Indian Ocean. The Water Research Commission has launched a project to protect and preserve the Durban Port. To tell us more, I am joined on the lin...

Keeping with the Trump story… AfriForum has argued that Donald Trump's proposed punitive actions against South Africa should target senior ANC officials directly, rather than South African people. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Kallie Kriel, AfriForum CEO

  GUEST: Dr Laurence Caromba, International relations expert & Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

Let’s now talk about this year’s Mining Indaba that is currently underway in Cape Town. As part of this event, BRICS Ambassador for South Africa, Sir Stuart Ntlathi will unveil SHESHA, a first of its kind innovation set to revolutionise mining safety.   GUEST: Sir Stuart Ntlathi, BRICS Ambassador for South Africa and founder of SNSET Industries  

DIRCO has expressed its willingness to engage with its U.S counterparts to give more clarity on the country’s new expropriation law. This after U.S President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social Network that South Africa was confiscating land, treating certain classes of people very badly, and committing human rights violations. He also revealed that his administration has launched an inv...

Today we celebrate one of our own, Sherwin Bryce- Pease whom many regard as one of the most respected and influential journalists this country has ever produced. He has been the SABC’s New York correspondent at the United Nations for more than 15 years now and guess what, we still enjoy and appreciate his excellent reporting. GUEST: Sherwin Bryce-Pease, SABC’s New York Correspondent

Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has informed residents, traditional leaders and funeral homes that the Westpark Cemetery near Melville will reach full capacity in four months' time. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Jenny Moodley, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Spokesperson

Last week, the South African Medical Association Trade Union said it will take its fight to get unemployed doctors placed directly to the finance minister. This follows a series of protests that have taken place in various provinces to highlight the plight of unemployed doctors. The South African Medical Association Trade Union held a protest today in Pretoria and … joins me on the line to...

SUISO has announced that its plans to invest R31.5 billion in a state of the art coal-to-fertiliser facility in Kriel, Mpumalanga are on track. The project is backed by businesswoman and former Miss South Africa Basetsana Khumalo as a black economic empowerment partner and it promises to create 4,000 jobs during construction and 981 permanent positions upon operational launch in 2029. To tell us m...

After more than 10 months of uninterrupted electricity supply. Eskom has warned that it may be compelled to implement power cuts up to stage 4 over the weekend. The power utility says they have experienced several breakdowns over the past seven days that require extended repair times. So does this mean we are back to square one? To react to this is….. GUEST: Ruse Moleshe, MD of RUBK - an en...

As efforts to end the fighting in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue. The United Kingdom has revealed that it is actively considering next steps, alongside international partners, including the possibility of a review of all U.K support to Rwanda, and it is also calling on all parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access, and return to inclusive diplomati...