The National Pulse

Action SA has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of taking too long to take action against Andrew Chauke, the director of public prosecutions in Johannesburg. The parliamentary leader for Action SA, Athol Trollip, has written to the President demanding answers. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

The watermelon gang, as the Run Alex Club is popularly known, is on a journey to becoming one of the most formidable running clubs in the country. The Athletics Club is taking this journey one run at a time and that commitment has yielded good results as the club continues growing. To tell us more about the strategy the club uses to grow, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Siphiwe Nkosi, Juniors D...

Lobby group, AfriForum, and several other organizations including the DA protested against the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act in Tshwane earlier today. The march started at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria and concluded at nearby Freedom Park. AfriForum believes the BELA Act is the “biggest single challenge for Afrikaans cultural communities since 1994.” To tell us more, I am joined on the...

The 12th World Urban Economic Forum marked its second return to Africa when it kicked off in Cairo, Egypt, today. Today will see attendees engaging in sessions and workshops, exchanging insights and ideas on various urban development issues. SABC News Reporter, Lerato Fekisi is in Cairo and joins me on the line to tell us more about the economic forum…   GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter  

With voting underway in the U.S. Cuba is once again calling on America to end its economic, commercial, and financial embargo as they argue that the blockade is a crime against humanity and an act of genocide. Joining us to talk about the damage done to Cuba since the blockade was imposed some 62 years ago is…….. GUEST: Mrs Lauren Luis, Diplomatic Attache for Press and Cultural Affairs of the Emba...

Branding icon, Thebe Ikalafeng joins us today to chat about his new book, titled “The Traveller: Crossing Boarder and Connecting Africa.” According to him, his latest offering is a combination of personal experiences and anecdotes, lessons in high-flying leadership and insights into corporate culture and ways of seeing and doing.  GUEST: Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, Advocate for a brand-led African renaiss...

Americans head to the polls today after months of fierce campaigning. We understand that this year’s election is hard to predict as most observers say that it’s too close to call. Joining us to talk about this historic election is… GUEST: Anita Powell, Voice of America’s White House correspondent

Luyanda Majozi has raised the South African flag high after winning the Start-up category of the 2024 Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition in China. We understand that the competition provides a global platform for young innovators to present their own solutions to real-world challenges. Majozi joins us now to tell us more about his achievement. GUEST: Luyanda Majozi, Student @Durban...

ANC KZN   Earlier on, I spoke to ANC KZN Provincial chairperson, Siboniso Duma, about the press conference the party had this morning. The presser addressed tensions in the Government of Provincial Unity and the disbandment of the PEC.   GUEST: Thobani Zikalala, Political Analyst from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

    The Gauteng education department has released a summary of the report at Pretoria High School. The report recommended that the principal and deputy principal responsible be charged with misconduct. Steve Mabona, Gauteng Education Spokesperson joins me on the line to tell us more about the findings of this report…   GUEST: Matome Chiloane, MEC of education in Gauteng  

Have you ever lost your temper at…yourself? Blamed and then beat yourself up a little inside for doing something you regret? It’s easy to be tough on yourself, we tend to do it much, much more than we realize. Ann Werner, Industrial psychologist joins me on the line to talk about self-compassion… GUEST: Ann Werner, Industrial Psychologist

The DA has introduced the Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament. To help us understand why, what the bill seeks to achieve and maybe share light on some of the key provisions of the bill, I am joined on the line by DA Glynnis Breytenbach, the DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development. GUEST: Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

Gauteng Finance MEC, Lebogang Maile is calling for a state of emergency in relation to recent food poisoning incidents in the province. He made these remarks while visiting the family of 10-year-old, Lesedi Maaboyi who died in a suspected food poisoning incident over the weekend. GUEST: Lebogang Maile, MEC for Finance in Gauteng

It’s D-Day tomorrow as Americans will decide the fate of the US presidential candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are expected to deliver their last pitches to voters in key battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency. So what’s the current atmosphere like and who is leading in the country’s battleground states?   GUEST (US): Sherwin Bryce...

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has dismissed claims of tensions within the Government of Provincial Unity, saying that the only person they have a problem with is Thulasizwe Buthelezi, the Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC who also serves as Zulu Prime Minister.   GUEST: Siboniso Duma, Chairperson of the ANC in KZN

Today we chat to former Public Service Minister, Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi who has done a lot as an activist pre and post democracy. Currently, she serves on boards across academia, think-tanks and the private sector. Some of you may recall that Dr Fraser-Moleketi was also a member of the Constituent Assembly that crafted and adopted the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa in 1996. So...

Jair February (11) and his buddies, Ryan Fortuin and Abigail Schubert (both 12), make up Team Checkmate from Cape Town’s Booster Kids Robotics School. The trio built a chessboard for the blind. Thanks to their innovation, the trio were selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 Asia Pacific Open Championship, which took place in Australia in July.   GUEST: Jair February, 11-year-old from Team...

MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg, Councilor Mlungisi Mabaso, visited the Nancefield Old Age Home in Eldorado Park earlier today to address illegal occupation and break-ins in the facility. MMC Mlungisi Mabaso joins me on the line to shed light on how his visit to the Old Age Home went…   GUEST: Mlungisi Mabaso, MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg

Truth Be Told, a six-part documentary series that puts South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission process under the microscope will be broadcast every Sunday on SABC2 from this coming Sunday. Enver Samuel, the producer and director of the series joins me on the line to share about what we can expect in each episode…   GUEST: Enver Samuel, Producer and Director of Truth Be Told Series

Earlier today, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembisile Simelane, signed the historic memorandum of understanding on Maintenance Online Listing of Defaulters with the Consumer Profile Bureau and Social Justice Foundation. To get reaction on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Luke Lamprecht, Advocacy Manager at Woman and Men Against Child Abuse

Following yesterday’s interview with Fanie Groenewald from the Press Council of South Africa. Today we give you another side of the story as we are joined by the CEO of the Independent Media. You may recall that last week, the Press Council of South Africa (PCSA) announced its decision to expel the Independent Media group of publications with immediate effect. According to the council their decisi...

Yesterday, the African Union celebrated Africa Day of Food and Agriculture. This year’s celebration coincides with the 19th Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) that is currently underway in Zambia.   GUEST (KENYA): Estherine Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security and Environmental Sustainability at the African Union Development Agency

Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power. The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has governed the diamond-rich Southern African nation since 1966, has so far won only four seats as of early this morning. Umbrella for Democratic Change, led by Harvard University-trained human rights lawyer Duma Boko is all set to be the country’s next rul...

We examine the NPA’s decision to withdraw corruption charges against former Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa and his co-accused, former EOH Executive, Jehan Mackay. The pair made representations to have their charges dropped. Kodwa was charged with violating the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and the Prevention of Organised Crimes Act for allegedly soliciting bribes...

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a special dinner on 31 October, during which it will present the 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award to Geoff Budlender SC. This year’s honouree, Geoff Budlender SC, is a founding member of the LRC and has dedicated his career to public interest litigation, contributing to critical cases in areas like apartheid law and envir...