The National Pulse

    Earlier this month, during the launch of this year’s Day of Reconciliation national commemoration, which took place today at the Ncome Museum in KZN, Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, said government called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. Let’s then talk about the significance of this day...

    A popular South African DJ was shot and killed in Johannesburg CBD. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane, was at the scene earlier and she now joins me on the line to give us more details about the shooting…   GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

    The South African Medical Association is concerned with the escalating resignations of specialist doctors from Gauteng’s public health sector. The organization says these resignations should serve as a wake-up call and not be seen as another news story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Dr. Mzulungile Nodikida, South African Medical Association...

    A serious accident involving two vehicles, one of which is a fuel tanker, near the Frere Interchange in KwaZulu-Natal resulted in the entire northbound carriageway towards Johannesburg being closed off to traffic following. Let’s get more information on this accident as well as the latest update from…   GUEST: Sindi Msimang, Kwa-Zulu Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate...

    The Inkatha Freedom Party says efforts to move reconciliation forward in South Africa have failed as millions of residents are still excluded from the country’s economic and social gains. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Nhlanhla Hadebe, IFP Chief Whip

Earlier on, i played a clip from Presidency Spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, explaining what will happen to the Madlanga Commission’s interim report vs what will happen to the final report. Let’s get an understanding on why this happened with… GUEST: Professor Daniel Meyer, Public Management, Governance and Public Policy Professor At The University Of Johannesburg

    KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli has retained his position after defeating a motion of no confidence brought by the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. The MK Party wanted to remove Ntuli as premier of the province after accusing his administration of poor performance, corruption and financial mismanagement. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….   GUEST: Precious Lugayeni, I...

As we observe Reconciliation Month. Government calls on all South Africans and citizens to participate in this month’s activities and continue engaging in robust and honest conversations towards commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness, and nation building. This year’s national commemoration will take place tomorrow at the Ncome Museum in KwaZulu-Natal under the theme “Reaffirmi...

We examine the first Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings of the G20 under the Presidency of the United States of America that are currently underway in Washington, D.C. The US has made it known that South Africa is not welcome to participate in these meetings, citing disagreements with South Africa’s recent G20 Presidency and also accusing our country of promoting radical agendas. For more on...

KZN Premier, Thami Ntuli, survived a motion of no confidence lodged against him by the MK Party in that province. We heard from the Premier himself earlier, let’s now get reaction from… GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News reporter

    Chairperson of the Nkabinde Inquiry, retired Justice Bess Nkabinde, has criticised National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi for disrespecting the inquiry. This after Batohi refused to return to the proceedings after a lunch break, saying she needed to consult legal counsel before continuing her testimony.   GUEST: Elton Hart, Attorney from the Unive...

    With the festive season upon us. We speak to the deputy minister of transport about road safety issues. The department of transport has dedicated this year to public education, empowering all road users to make safer choices.   GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Deputy Minister of Transport

    A number of people were feared to be trapped under concrete after a four-storey temple collapsed in Verulam, north of Durban. Let’s get the latest on this story. Joining me on the line now is…   GUEST: Zanele Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter in KZN

    Since the SACP took a decision to contest the upcoming local government elections for the first time without the ANC, there’s been a strain in the relationship between the alliance partners. Yesterday, during his closing speech at the ANC’s National General Council, ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, said SACP members can no longer attend ANC strategy meetings. For more on t...

    The North Gauteng High Court has ruled in favour of the Department of Basic Education to publish final matric results in newspapers. The application was initially brought by the Information Regulator in January 2025, on an urgent basis before 2-day hearing happened in October 2025. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activis...

    The Border Management Authority officials have successfully disrupted a suspected human trafficking operation, after intercepting fourteen Ethiopians and sixteen Bangladeshi nationals at OR Tambo International Airport. The organisation has warned that increased vigilance will continue over the festive period as criminal networks attempt to exploit high travel volumes. For more on thi...

    Yesterday, the Permanent People’s Tribunal judges presented their final judgement in the People’s Tribunal for Women of Afghanistan. The judges ruled that Taliban authorities have flouted the international human rights law and that they have intentionally and severely deprived women and girls of fundamental rights, including the right to life, the right not to be subjecte...

South Africa has crowned its brightest young wordsmiths at the 15th annual South African Spelling Bee Finals, held at the iconic Sun City Resort. Today we are celebrating young talent, Mbulelo Tolom, who won this year’s junior category. The spirit of celebrating young people centers on recognising their potential, creativity, and resilience in shaping the future.   GUEST: Mbulelo Tolom,...

    The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) released a statement earlier commenting on the revised government strategy for the unbundling of Eskom. Let’s get more on where the NUM stands on this proposed unbundling with…   GUEST: Khangela Baloyi, NUM Energy Sector Coordinator

    We examine the CIVICUS Monitor’s annual report, titled “People Power Under Attack”, which rates the civic space in 198 countries and territories around the world. The report has found that over 80% of people in Africa South of the Sahara live in countries where civic space is rated “Repressed or Closed”. In countries like Sudan for instance, humanitarian...

    The Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC) is holding its Elective Conference in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The conference, started today and will run until Sunday. PAC delegates will elect new leadership and review the party’s policies. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Appa Pooe, PAC Secretary General

    The EFF has thrown its support behind the MK Party’s motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. EFF leader Julius Malema says his party firmly believes that the MK Party should be allowed to lead KwaZulu-Natal. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party’s motion of no confidence against Ntuli will be voted on in the KZN Provincial Legislature on Monday next week. For more o...

    According to Stats SA, the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report shows a significant decline in poverty rates over the past seventeen years. However, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo continue to experience the highest poverty headcounts. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statis...

    Two basic education department officials have been suspended over the discovery that matric exam papers were leaked to seven schools in Tshwane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa,Department of Basic Education’s Media Liaison Officer