The National Pulse

    Three accused in the murder of Bolt driver Isaac Satlat abandoned their bail application and elected to remain behind bars after appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court earlier today. There were also protesters outside of court chanting “Justice for Isaac”. SABC News Reporter, Nonhlanhla Ntshingila, covered this story and now joins me on the line to t...

    After last week’s State of the Nation Address, residents of the Sporong informal settlement in Randfontein are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to fast-track the deployment of the SANDF. Residents abandoned their homes after they did not feel safe due to illegal miners in the area. SABC News reporter, Luyanda Danca, joins me on the line to tell us more…   GUEST:&nbs...

As we unpack the outcomes of the 39th AU Summit. We understand that President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the African Union’s Peace and Security Council Report. However, he remains concerned about escalating conflicts and instability in several countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan. To help us look at some of the resolutions that have been adopted by the AU is….....

It’s a known fact that whistleblowers act as crucial witnesses, yet often targeted. To enhance their safety, Justice Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has been actively addressing the urgent need for enhanced whistleblower protection, particularly following the murder of key witnesses in high profile corruption cases. Kubayi has recently announced that government will provide whistleblowers with fina...

Today we are joined by Dr Pali Lehohla, someone who was once tasked with counting everyone in the country. In recent years, though operating outside the formal government structures, he continues to make an important contribution to the country’s economic, political and policy education. Lehohla will always be remembered as someone who dedicated his entire working life to numbers. GUEST: Dr...

    During last night’s State of the Nation address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that Government is establishing a National Water Crisis Committee, to tackle South Africa’s prolonged water crisis. This committee will be chaired by President himself. Let’s get reaction on this from…   GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

    The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) is expected to focus on strengthening local government by shifting from policy to implementation, addressing service delivery failures, and improving infrastructure. Key priorities for municipalities include funding model reforms, professionalising management, and accelerating water and electricity service delivery.    GUEST: Thab...

    What about the Labour Federation expectations of this year’s State of the Nation Address? Let’s get insights from the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU). Joining me on the line now is…    GUEST: Zwelinzima Vavi, SAFTU General Secretary

    We are just under 3 hours before President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2026 State of the Nation Address from the Cape Town City Hall. Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, ACDP Leader, joins me on the line to share the party’s expectations    GUEST: Reverend Kenneth Meshoe, ACDP Leader 

    The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver a comprehensive and action-oriented State of the Nation Address (SONA) that outlines government’s plans to advance good governance, strengthen service delivery, and drive inclusive economic development.   GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

SONA 2026  As preparations gather pace for the 2026 State of the Nation Address. Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza  joins us to outline Parliament’s state of readiness for the landmark occasion.  GUEST: Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly

We examine South Africa’s decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). According to the Presidency, South Africa’s decision is informed by the need to consolidate and realign the resources of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF). For more reaction and analysis on this, we are j...

Today - we are joined by the inaugural chairperson and founding member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA), the first African Bar of advocates. He has been the lead counsel in many prominent cases in South Africa. He was senior counsel for former president Jacob Zuma in his appearance in the Zondo Commission and other criminal matters. He was also counsel in the freedom son...

    National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has denied protecting North West businessman, Brown Mogotsi and forensic investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, after the Economic Freedom Fighters leader, Julius Malema, accused the speaker of political protection over her refusal to subpoena the two. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Mazwi Blose, EFF MP  

The attack raises serious concerns over intimidation of witnesses and those linked to high-profile cases. It is reported that Pretorius was about to drive into his residence when attacked by unknown suspects driving a white Toyota Vitz. They fired shots at him before driving away. He escaped unharmed, and the motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage. Gauteng police have confirmed that inves...

    As we commemorate the coming into effect of our democratic Constitution. SECTION27 and WeThePeopleSA have just launched the  “Know Your Constitution Handbook” to the South African Constitution. The South African Constitution was adopted by the Constitutional Assembly on 8 May 1996 and certified by the Constitutional Court in October 1996. On 10 December 1996, former...

    As the academic year is about to begin for varsity students, many of them are facing financial exclusion due to accumulated debt and the inability to pay registration fees. To address this problem, TTI Group has just launched TTI Academy that will offer bursaries, learnerships and accredited skills development programs, providing alternative pathways for financially needy students. T...

    New research shows the intensity of heavy downpours has increased by 40%, as scientists find that climate change and La Nina fueled the exceptionally intense downpours that caused catastrophic flooding across South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Eswatini in recent weeks. Interestingly, we are told that human-caused climate change is supercharging rainfall events. To explain what th...

    The second accused in the DJ Warras murder case appeared today at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane was in court and now joins me on the line to tell us what happened…   GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter 

    St. John’s College star pupil, Siza Gule, will be leaving for the US later this year to study at the Harvard University after bagging 9 distinctions. While he waits for this trip to happen, Sazi Gule has an interesting initiative to help the class of 2026. Let’s chat about his matric results and the initiative…   GUEST: Sazi Gule, Class of 2025 star learner on...

    The Democratic Alliance rejects this move, claiming that public consultations were not conducted, accusing the department of sport, arts and culture of misleading the public on the matter. For more on this, we are joined by….   GUEST: Samantha Graham-Mare, DA MP & Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy

    A building collapsed earlier today in Doornfontein, Johannesburg after a suspected transformer explosion. Emergency services are currently on the scene so let’s get more details on this from…   GUEST: Robert Mulaudzi, Joburg EMS Spokesperson 

    Earlier today, senior forensic analyst in the automated ballistics identification system at the ballistics section, Captain Laurance Makgotloe testified at the Commission, detailing evidence from the murder scene of engineer Armand Swart, who was shot 23 times. To give us a summary in terms of what transpired at the Madlanga Commission today is…..   GUEST: Sbahle Motha, S...

    Recentely during the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, global technology leaders warned that the most immediate risk is no longer innovation itself, but the lack of AI literacy and governance among boards, executives, and public institutions. To tell us what AI literacy means for boards, professionals, and the general public is…..   GUEST: Nazareen Ebrahim, an AI eth...