The National Pulse

    South Africa has officially handed over the G20 Presidency to the United States of America in a low- key ceremony in Pretoria. While the US boycotted SA’s G20 Summit, diplomats who attended the event hailed the gathering as one of the most successful events in recent years. So what can we expect going forward between these two countries who haven’t been seeing eye to eye...

    The GoodMen Foundation, together with its Chief Patron; His Majesty King Misuzulu kaZwelithini, will lead thousands of South Africans in the Men Unite Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide March this Thursday at the Elka Stadium in Soweto. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Smangaye Xaba, Founder and CEO of The Good Men Foundation

With South Africa currently hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) leaders’ summit. Former Member of Parliament, Yunus Carrim reminds us that our country’s democracy and freedom that we all enjoy today was shaped by a combination of foundational principles and pivotal events, involving significant struggles and sacrifices that have continuously redefined our nation in the past three decades...

We unpack the G20 agenda, including the ongoing tensions between South Africa and the United States of America. Several leaders have already arrived for the landmark event. The summit will focus on themes of “Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability”. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Specialist Correspondent

    Thousands of South Africans are coming together today for a peaceful march against gender-based violence, aiming to raise awareness and honour victims and survivors across the country. Let’s get an idea of how it went in the KZN region with…   GUEST: Nonhlakanipho Magwaza, SABC News Reporter in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Operation Dudula will hold a peaceful protest around the area of Nasrec Expo Centre this weekend, to highlight concerns about unemployment, crime and access to services, which they blame on illegal immigration. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President

    Motorists are advised to use alternative routes as strict G20 Summit security measures come into effect. We understand that high security operations will impact the N1, N3, N12, M1 and parts of the Golden Highway. For more on this, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Xolani Fihla, JMPD Spokesperson

As I mentioned earlier, we are broadcasting live from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal today because SA FM in partnership with the Luthuli Museum brings you the 19th Annual Chief Albert Luthuli Memorial Lecture delivered by Director-General of the World Trade Organization, DR NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA. The theme for this year’s Lecture will be ‘Reflecting on the work of the World Trade Organ...

Myriam Taylor has for more than 25 years involved herself intellectually and technically in the production of socio-political projects in countries such as France, Brazil, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Italy, Angola, USA and Portugal. She is now here, in South Africa, attending the G20 Social Summit. Let’s get to know more about her and some of the work she’s done over the years&hel...

    Over the past weekend, children gathered in Johannesburg for the Children20 Pre-Summit engagement, with others joining online from across Africa. Together they unpacked, discussed, and debated issues relevant to their lived experience, to produce a bold and uncompromising declaration that outlines what they believe G20 leaders must prioritise to build a just and inclusive world. For...

    As G20 leaders gather in Johannesburg this week. One Campaign is calling for a fundamental reset of the global financial system and is challenging world leaders to stop making Africa pay more because the world sees it as less. They are also arguing that for too long, Africa has been burdened by a financial architecture that penalises its potential. For more on this, we are joined by&...

    The Electoral Commission of South Africa has launched a series of nationwide information workshops that are aimed at empowering aspiring candidates and new political parties prepare for the upcoming Local Government Elections.   GUEST: Mawethu Mosery, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

    There were reports over the weekend that suggested that ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa, dared his political detractors in the ANC National Executive Committee to give him a date by which he should resign. SABC News Politics Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo, joins me on the line to breakdown what’s been happening in the ANC…   GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Politics Reporter

    Recently, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the US to end its economic embargo on Cuba. US embargo against the island began in 1960 and it was only loosened in 2000 to allow food and humanitarian goods to be sent to the country. However, it is public knowledge that the Cuban government has consistently called for an end to the sanctions, arguing that...

    The Special Investigating Unit has confirmed that its investigation into alleged academic irregularities at the University of Fort Hare will continue, despite a recent High Court ruling that declared an earlier probe into Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane unconstitutional. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Kaizer Kganyago, SIU Spokesperson

    Yesterday at COP30 in Belem, Brazil. South African Human Rights and Climate Justice activist, Kumi Naidoo went down on his knees and urged world leaders to support a roadmap for the phase-out of fossil fuels, arguing that this needs to be addressed urgently as it is threatening millions of lives around the globe.   GUEST (Brazil): Kumi Naidoo, Human Rights & Climate Justice...

Madlanga Commission continued this week with explosive testimonies coming from former Ekurhuleni Municipality employees as well as Witness D who testified remotely in today’s proceedings due to the sensitive nature of the evidence and witness safety concerns. SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha joined us on the show to give a brief summary of this week’s testimonies Sibahle Motha, SABC N...

    As South Africa is witnessing a massive rise in gambling. Rise Mzansi National Assembly Whip, Makashule Gana joins us to outline the party’s seven-point plan that is aimed at addressing the gambling problem in this country. According to the National Gambling Board, South Africans spent R1.1 trillion in the local gambling industry between April 2023 and March 2024, with online p...

    The DA’s Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, tabled a motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi in the Provincial Legislature earlier today. Let’s get more on this from…   GUEST: Thabiso Radebe, SABC News Reporter in Johannesburg

    The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein is today hearing an appeal brought by the ANC after the party unsuccessfully tried to stop the use of the MK Party’s name and logo citing trademark infringement at the Durban High Court. SABC News Reporter in Bloemfontein, Kamo Tsotetsi was in court and joins me on the line now…   GUEST: Kamo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter i...

    Police in KwaZulu-Natal briefed the media at the SAPS KZN Provincial Headquarters in Durban on investigation matters from the Madlanga Commission, including James Stuart Scharnick’s criminal record. SABC News Reporter, Celumusa Zulu was at the briefing and now joins me on the line to share some of the key details that came out…   GUEST: Celumusa Zulu, SABC News Repo...

    The organisation is of the view that Trump’s decision not to attend the upcoming major event “is a continuation of a persistent campaign to not only undermine our sovereignty but also seeks to spread disinformation and sow racial division within South Africa’s public discourse”. For more clarity on this, we are joined by……   GUEST: Naledi Ku...

  Vuyo Zungula, Parliamentary leader of the African Transformation Movement (ATM)

    Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, delivered the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) earlier today. Godongwana delivered the delayed mid-term budget following several attempts to pass the initial budget amid outcry over a proposed VAT increase. Let’s get reaction from political parties starting with…   GUEST: Wesley Douglas, MK Party MP