The National Pulse

Latest data from Stats SA shows consumer inflation edged up slightly in December, but remains contained below the mid-point of the Reserve Bank’s target range. So should we expect another 25 basis point cut? To react to this is……. GUEST: Dawie Roodt, Director & Chief Economist of the Efficient Group

Today Eskom is celebrating 300 days without loadshedding, a feat they attributed to delivering energy security and inclusive socio-economic growth. The entity's group executives said this milestone was the result of the Generation Recovery Plan implemented in March 2023. Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Analyst joins me on the line to give us an analysis on the past 300 days… GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, E...

The World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting takes place in Davos from 20-24 January 2025. Economist, Xhanti Payi joins me on the line to talk to us about the investment put into the World Economic Forum, the intersection of the G20 and WEF as well as how to maximise benefit of this annual meeting… GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Economist

The United States will recognize only two sexes, male and female, that are unchangeable, new US President Donald Trump ordered yesterday as he moved to quickly end a range of policies aimed at promoting racial equity and protecting rights for LGBTQ+ people. Peace Maquba, Intersex Rights Officer at Iranti House, an organisation that advocates for the rights of the LGBTI+, joins me on the line to re...

The EFF has vowed to report Patriotic Alliance deputy leader, Kenny Kunene, to the SA Human Rights Commission for his controversial tweet on social media platform, X, regarding illegal miners. EFF MP, Sinawo Tambo, joins me on the line to discuss the controversial tweet… GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

The Marota Royal House which plays an important role in safeguarding customs and traditions of the Bapedi Nation has rejected Advocate Ngoako Ramathlodi’s recent appointment as the first Prime Minister of the Bapedi Kingdom, arguing that their Kingdom doesn’t have a prime minister position, and also they were never informed about his appointment. Some of you may recall that on the 28th...

The Trump Administration has reinstated Cuba to a U.S government list of state sponsors of terrorism, which means that a reprieve that was recently issued by former President Joe Biden has been reversed. Joining us to react to this is… GUEST: Father Michael Lapsley, Honorary Life President of The Friends of Cuba in Cape Town

U.S President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders, including an order to begin the process of withdrawing the U.S from the World Health Organisation and from the Paris climate deal. Immigration was also part of the slew of day one executive orders. While some applaud the changes, others have warned that some of these executive orders are bad for democracy. For more reaction on this,...

The Democratic Alliance has called for Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, to be removed from Cabinet after reports that the Hawks’ investigation into her conduct involving R2.5 million tender corruption is ready for prosecution. To share the DA’s reasons on why the Minister must be removed, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dianne Kohler Barnard MP, DA Spokespers...

The ANC top brass has decided to reconfigure the Gauteng and KZN provincial executive committees, opting not to disband the structures completely. It is understood that ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, and former president Thabo Mbeki, were some of the leaders who opposed the decision to disband the structures, warnin...

Former statistician general, Dr Pali Lehohla, wrote a piece on the education crisis in the country as also reflected by tweets from former UCT Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mmamokgethi Phakeng. Dr. Pali Lehohla joins me on the line to share his views with us as reflected in his piece… GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla is a Professor of Practice at the University of Johannesburg

The North West police are on a man hunt for an alleged Stilfontein mining kingpin, Lesotho national, James Neo Tshoaeli, also known as Tiger. To get more details on this story, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, National Spokesperson for SAPS

Earlier today Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, released the road safety report for the 2024/2025 festive season in Pretoria. According to her, the number of South Africans who were killed on the country’s roads during the festive season rose by more than 5% compared to 2023. She also revealed that 87% of crashes happened because of human behaviour. Joining us to react to the latest statist...

After weeks of deliberations regarding the party’s poor performance in last year’s general elections. The African National Congress has decided to reconfigure its Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committees. The reconfiguration means that new people may be appointed to the top five leadership positions in the two provinces. But what type of people is the party going to ap...

Former Israeli hostage negotiator, Dr Gershon Baskin chats to us about the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas. He has been consistently saying that there are no winners in this ongoing conflict. Baskin is a political and social entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. So far three hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released as...

Today we chat to another great South African who is widely respected for her remarkable contribution to the aviation industry, and that is Poppy Khoza. Throughout her career, Khoza has won several prestigious international and continental awards for her outstanding contribution and leadership in civil aviation.   GUEST: Poppy Khoza, Director of Civil Aviation at the South African Civil Aviati...

The transition of becoming a teacher often comes with many challenges that extend beyond the delivery of the curriculum and newly qualified teachers require guidance on how best to navigate those challenges so that they can prioritise the outcomes of their learners. Sarah Koopman, Head of Partnerships & Advocacy at Jakes Gerwel Fellowship joins me on the line to talk about ways teachers can be...

Government departments led by the Department of Trade Industry and Competition are engaging Arcelormittal to try and avert the closure of the company's Newcastle and Gauteng facilities. Today, was the first meeting with the Labour and Employment minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, to try and come up with interventions to save jobs. Thobeka Magcai, Ministry of Employment and Labour Spokesperson joins me...

A 20-second video clip of a man making a fish drink beer went viral this week. Another disturbing video of the same man also popped up, and showed the man holding two fish and makes them kiss while he smiles and laughs. Some social media users were not pleased by this and now the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is investigating the case. For more on this, I am joined on t...

The SA Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority announced yesterday that it has applied for the provisional liquidation of Ithala, following revelations by the Repayment Administrator that Ithala is technically and legally insolvent. However, the KZN Economic Development and Tourism Portfolio Committee is against this decision and they are of the view that it undermines the ongoing efforts to res...

We examine Joe Biden’s legacy, analysing his successes and failures, with a particular focus on his administration’s foreign policy. The big question that we are asking today is - Did he steer his country in the right direction? What about his decision to support Ukraine - his hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 - his administration’s failure to provide sound leadership in...

The issue of non-South Africans accessing healthcare in our country has once again reared its ugly head, sparking widespread debate and outrage after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The footage shows how the entire altercation ensued after the patient demanded a transfer letter to another doctor after repeatedly not receiving adequate assistance. To react to this is….. G...

The South African government held a World Economic Forum breakfast in Johannesburg this morning. Ministers and business leaders met to discuss the message Team South Africa will convey at the annual meeting in Da Vos next week. SABC News Economics Reporter, Katlego Legodi was at the breakfast in Sandton and he joins me on the line to tell us what was discussed there.. GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC N...

At least 78 dead bodies have been pulled from an illegal gold mine in Stilfontein in the North West as rescue operations wind down. A total of 216 survivors, some of them emaciated and disorientated, have been brought to the surface and immediately arrested for illegal mining and immigration. … joins me on the line to share a roundup of the rescue operations and overall impressions of what...

With today being day 2 of the 2025 academic year, a number of parents in Gauteng still don’t know which schools their kids will go to this year. There’s also reports that many parents are still dissatisfied with the schools their children have been placed in. GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson