The National Pulse

Three officials from the City of Tshwane Municipality, who are believed to be part of a syndicate, have been arrested for stealing a transformer at a substation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, SAPS Spokesperson

Lancet recently conducted a comprehensive study aimed at evaluating the effect of all USAID funding on adult and child mortality over the past two decades and examined the future effect of its defunding. Its study has found that the Trump administration’s cuts to the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides 40 percent humanitarian funding worldwide, could lead to 14 mi...

We take a look at the current fuel prices, following this morning’s announcement which detailed the official fuel price adjustments. According to the department of mineral resources and energy, fuel prices will see a hike of between 52 and 55 cents per litre for 95 and 93 petrol, respectively, and an increase of between 82 and 84 cents per litre for diesel. To explain the latest figures, we...

Former Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa shares his views and thoughts on the ongoing impasse between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance. Just this morning, the DA laid criminal charges against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for allegedly lying to parliament. On the other hand, the ANC’s Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula has made it clear that the party won&r...

    Last year, Bakwena Ba Mogopa embarked on a strike action that forced Glencore to close its mine for six weeks. What happened afterwards is that Glencore took the community to court and the Bakwena community lost the case against the mine last month. However though, they believe that the ruling limits the community’s right to protest, which is a violation of their constitutional...

Earlier on, we spoke to the DA’s National spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, about why the party deemed it important to remain in the government of national unity at the back of their presser this past weekend. We’ll have some analysis on this issue with… GUEST: Professor Mashupye Maserumule, Political Commentator from the Tshwane University of Technology

The National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association is concerned by the recent reports indicating a significant increase in the prices of zero-rated food items, despite these products being exempt from Value-Added Tax (VAT). To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lindani Matiwane, National School Nutrition Programme Service Providers Association cha...

The South African Students' Congress has called for the immediate sacking of higher education minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of incompetence and lack of transparency. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Demian Mukansi - SASCO NEC Member

A new Vatican-backed report endorsed by over 30 global experts has found that Africa’s public debt has increased by 183% since 2010, and it also notes that around 57% of the continent’s population reside in countries that spend more on servicing external debt than on education or healthcare. What is also important is that the report presents an actionable roadmap to address the escalat...

We hear from the DA’s National spokesperson on why the party deems it important that they remain part of the government of national unity even though they are not happy about how certain decisions are taken sometimes. According to party leader John Steenhuisen, the ANC has become increasingly uncomfortable with the DA representatives in the GNU because they are uncovering corruption and mala...

Post the signing of the Peace Agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. David van Wyk warns that this is not peace but a rebranding of exploitation, where the victim is silenced and the oppressor walks free with the spoils. He also argues that Trump and his friends believe that Africa remains an open colony for exploitation. He joins us now to elaborate further on this&hel...

Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and six other senior SAPS officers have appeared in the magistrate’s court in Pretoria in connection with alleged unlawful appointments. Khumalo and other senior officials were arrested at the OR Tambo International Airport yesterday. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, retired member of the Interpol, Security St...

Earlier today, former MK Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, announced a consulting team for his Mayibuye organisation. Some of the names announced today include former EFF members Vusi Khoza and Fana Mokoena as well as former MK Party members Patrick Sindane, Bishop Stephen Zondo and Menzi Magubane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Zakhele Ndlovu, Political Analyst...

A winter storm has devastated vulnerable communities across the Western Cape, with torrential rains and high winds causing extensive flooding that has damaged hundreds of homes, washed away roads and displaced thousands of residents. Gift of the Givers has been on the ground providing warm meals and blankets to some resident. Let’s get an update on this from… GUEST: Ali Sably, Directo...

President Cyril Ramaphosa released a statement earlier today addressing the removal of Andrew Whitfield while the DA also said the paryt will hold a media briefing tomorrow afternoon at 3PM when their 48 hour ultimatum expire. To get an analysis of all of this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the University of the North West

With South Africa’s digital asset market booming. We look at the risks associated with the success of this market and also assess the impact of the newly introduced Crypto Travel Rule, which kicked in at the end of April this year. The new regulations require crypto platforms to track and share your transaction details and if they fail to comply with these regulations, they may be subject to...

The Presidency has expressed profound disappointment upon discovering that FF Plus and two other Afrikaner groups are currently in the US, visiting the White House to mend relations between South Africa and the Trump Administration. The office of the president has described the group’s visit as an attempt to sabotage Ramaphosa’s efforts to reset relations between the two nations. For m...

Today, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are expected to sign a peace agreement in Washington DC - following a diplomatic push by US President Donald Trump to end years of conflict and tensions between the two countries. But why sign it in the US and not in Africa - does this imply once again that our continent has failed to sort out its own problems? For more analysis on this, we are jo...

We hear from Cornelius Mweetwa on why the government of Zambia went to court to interdict the family of the former president, Edgar Lungu, from burying him in South Africa. Yesterday, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria prevented Lungu from being buried in South Africa, pending an urgent court application. GUEST: Mark Simuuwe, Media Director of United Party for National Development  

The DA has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to President Cyril Ramaphosa after what the party calls the unjust firing of deputy minister of trade, Whitfield. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Willie Aucump, DA National Spokesperson

Guest: Gabriel Swanepoel, country manager, Southern Africa

AG:  South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, confirmed that the U.S. extended an apology for its non-attendance. TL: He stressed, however, that the G20 deliberations would proceed as planned.   AG: Meanwhile, as Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire, questions are emerging around Africa's economic positioning in light of the shifting geopolitical...

Ugandas President Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term in office. The 80-year-old leader is currently Africa’s fourth longest-ruling leader, having been in power since 1986. At an advanced age - what more can he offer the people of Uganda and is the country’s opposition strong enough to challenge him in polls due early next year? For more anal...

South Africa is currently experiencing a range of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, impacting various provinces and causing significant damage and displacement. During his recent visit to the Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, there shouldn’t be any floods during winter, also stating that the occurrence of floods highlights the severity of the climate...

Today, the country marks 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, which is regarded as a seminal document in South African history. Among other things, the Freedom Charter explicitly rejected racial discrimination and advocated for equal rights and opportunities for all. Interestingly, it also called for the nationalisation of key industries. For many, the Freedom Charter continues to b...