The National Pulse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a confidence vote in Parliament, paving the way for its dissolution and fresh national elections. However though, Scholz and his Cabinet will remain in office until parliament elects a new chancellor in February next year. We understand that the latest opinion polls suggest a rightward shift in the results. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…....

Today marks the end of the Spaza Shops registration period. The process is aimed at addressing the recurring foodborne illnesses that have claimed the lives of people, including children across the country. The registration period opened last month (on the 15th to be precise). Joining us to share his thoughts on the registration process so far is…… GUEST: Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, Chairpe...

Today we chat to another serial winner Loyiso Manga who demonstrates that there is no recipe for quick success. Manga’s business won gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2019, Silver in the New York World Olive Oil Competition in 2021 and double gold in the New York World Olive Oil competition in 2022. GUEST: Loyiso Manga, founder & CEO of Ubuntu Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The Department of Basic Education's application to overturn the enforcement notice issued by the Information Regulator concerning the release of matric results in newspapers has been granted. Early last month, the Information Regulator has slapped the department of basic education with an enforcement notice, prohibiting the publication of matric results on public forums including newspapers and sc...

Julius Malema emerged victorious at the Economic Freedom Fighters' National People's Assembly, where over 2,000 delegates elected him president of the EFF for the third term running. The show broadcasted from Nasrec on Friday and we were able to get analysis and today we’ll get a full round-up on the four day conference from Professor Dirk Kotze, a political analyst from UNISA…  ...

In this week’s personal growth feature we take a deep dive into how inner conflict works as well as how to approach and resolve it. To help us with this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sue Leppan, Transformation Life Coach

With taps dry in certain parts of Johannesburg due to Rand Water's maintenance work at some of its pump stations, Johannesburg Water warned residents, especially those in high-lying areas, that systems may take between five and 14 days to fully recover. To get an update on the maintenance, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Makenosi Maroo, Rand water spokesperson

Last year on this day, former president Jacob Zuma unexpectedly announced the formation of the MK Party and this one year old party was arguably one of the most talked about political parties in the run up to the May general elections. A lot has been said about its politics and the man who founded it. But what can we expect from it moving forward - can it continue to shake the status quo of the co...

American R&B sensation Chris Brown boosted the festive summer period in Gauteng when he delivered a flawless masterclass in entertainment this past weekend. Brown performed in front of the combined total audience of over 190 000. So how did his concert boost Gauteng tourism? GUEST: Barba Gaoganediwe, Chief Marketing Officer @the Gauteng Tourism Authority

As we commemorate our National Day of Reconciliation which is observed under the theme “Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures”. Our guest, Mighty Mabule is asking if we have truly reconciled while the underlying problem of land and economic injustice has not been resolved. GUEST: Mighty Mabule, National Spokesperson of the United Africans Transformation

Latest data from Stats SA shows that total employment in the formal sector declined by 1.2% in the third quarter, compared to the second quarter of this year. This was largely informed by significant declines in business services, manufacturing, transport and mining just to mention a few. For more analyses on this, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Professor Miriam Altman, Economist & S...

As the MK Party gears up for its first anniversary celebration, we are joined by its spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela who will among other things tell us more about the party’s state of readiness and other pertinent issues pertaining to its life span.   GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, Spokesperson of the MK Party

We continue looking at some of the themes for this year’s EFF National People’s Assembly and this time around, I am joined by… GUEST: Mafia Surprise Fane, EFF ward 11 Nkomazi Local Municipality Councillor

About 2 hours ago, SABC News reporter, Nhlanhla Jele, reported that operations seem to be back to normal at the Lebombo Border Post linking South Africa and Mozambique. According to the report, both light motor vehicles and trucks were seen making their way through the border. There hasn’t been any official word from the Border Management Authority on whether the processing of trucks has res...

Joint safety operations between the City of Cape Town and South African Police Service will be the order of the day this festive season as part of the first major public safety initiative since the signing of a cooperation agreement between the SAPS, City and Western Cape Government in August. A joint safety parade was held in the Cape Town CBD earlier today. To tell us more about this public safe...

    EFF CIC, Julius Malema, delivered the 3rd National People’s Assembly Political Report in a rather long speech that wrapped a while ago. We will share a few clips from that speech a little later, for now we’ll have a chat with…   GUEST: Collen Sidibe, EFF Provincial Chair in Mpumalanga

After marshalling a comeback of historic proportions. U.S President-elect Donald Trump has been named Time Magazine’s 2024 person of the year. Experts always argue that a strong and unique brand possesses several key qualities that set it apart from its competitors. But what makes Trump’s brand so strong and unique? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: KG Moxwale Communi...

We are broadcasting live from the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg where the EFF’s 3rd National People’s Assembly kicked off today. The NPA, as it is known, will elect a new leadership structure for the party, consisting of a new president, deputy president, secretary general, a deputy, a treasurer, and a national chair. Before getting to my guest, we start with this clip of the EFF...

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says more needs to be done to tackle the issue of child malnutrition in the country. This is despite reporting a drop in the numbers. We understand that this year alone, just over 600 children have died from malnutrition. To help us understand the severity of this problem is…. GUEST: Dr Lesley Bamford, Acting Chief Director for Maternal, Child and Women&...

EFF 3rd NPA: Political Analysis Continued: We continue looking at some of the themes for this year’s EFF National People’s Assembly and this time around, I am joined by…   GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Analyst

Today we chat to former Nigerian soccer player who now resides in South Africa and who uses football to change children’s lives. His name is Nnamndi John and he also makes sure that parents, more especially fathers are part of their sons’ soccer journey. His is a beautiful story of how communities can do things working together. GUEST: Nnamndi John, former soccer player & owner of...

  The government has clarified the application deadline for spaza shop registration, though confusion persists, with owners calling for an extension. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting a Friday, 13 December deadline, Cogta’s head of communications, Legadima Leso, confirmed that the actual registration deadline is Tuesday, 17 December. SANCO KZN is not happy with government registeri...

We’ve been getting updates about what is happening at the Lebombo border linking South Africa and Mozambique. Today we saw reports that truck drivers have been stranded at the South Africa-Botswana border for days. To talk to us about what causes these delays as well as paint a clearer picture about what is happening at that border, I am joined on the line by GUEST: Thabang Morutloa, SABC Ne...

The M1 Freeway in Johannesburg is closed at Smit Street in Braamfontein due to a protest by South African Municipal Workers Union members. There was heavy traffic and delays in the area as the highway was closed in both. By two thirty this afternoon, SAMWU members were still waiting for an address from Joburg mayor, Dada Morero. To give us an update on what is happening on the M1, I am joined by&h...

Technology is rapidly reshaping educational landscapes around the globe, and South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector is no exception. As a means of supporting young learners in foundational skills, technology is now being carefully integrated into ECD centres to provide scalable, high-quality numeracy and literacy programmes. To tell us more about this, I am joined by…...