The National Pulse

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Steve Swart, ACDP MP

    Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Songezo zibi - Rise Mzansi leader

Afriforum has launched a court bid to have the land expropriation act declared unconstitutional. They are arguing that the Act in its current form contains legal contradictions and could lead to the abuse of state power. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Kalie Kriel, AfriForum’s CEO

This coming weekend, UJ students and staff members will take part in the annual fundraiser event that is aimed at helping the varsity’s educational community. Since 2015, the UJ Future Walks have provided financial assistance to students in need. This is a wonderful initiative considering the fact that the lack of financial support forces many students to drop out or remain unemployed. For m...

Government will reduce the borrowing requirement over the 2025 MTEF period: it has also proposed budget reforms to improve the quality of spending and root out waste for the 2026 budget process. But what were some of the key take aways from this year’s budget? For more on this, we are joined by ……   GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director & Chief Economist of Econometrix

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a hike in general fuel levy for petrol and diesel. Joining us to react to this is…… GUEST: Visvin Reddy, MK Party MP & National Convener of a lobby group called People Against Petrol and Paraffin Price Increases (Pappi)

Labour and community-based organisations under the banner 'People Against Budget Cuts' held a media briefing earlier today at St George's Cathedral Small Hall in Cape Town. The collective held this briefing to voice concerns about the prospect of deepening austerity measures in the latest budget. What do the collective make of the budget delivered a few hours ago? I am now joined on the line by&he...

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, tabled the Fiscal Policy Framework for 2025 earlier today. We’ll be getting reaction from the EFF as well as getting comment from the party on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to the US, particularly on who has been reported to being in the US with the President. I am now joined on the line by…   GUEST: Chumani Matiwane, EFF MP

A lot has been said about what’s likely to be discussed by these two leaders, with the Presidency making it clear that the meeting is aimed at resetting and revitalising bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States of America. Given the frosty relations between these two countries, many, including ratings agencies are worried that this could spill over to trade. But can Sou...

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says it will still appeal against the judgement which found Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, not guilty, saying his presence is not required. Attorney and Legal Analyst from Donda Attorneys, Melusi Xulu joins me on the line to give us a legal analysis and tell us how likely is the NPA to succeed? GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal Analyst from Donda Attorney...

MK Party’s Member of Parliament, Sbonelo Nomvalo joins us to explain why his organisation wants Advocate Shamila Batohi to resign. The party is not happy about the NPA’s handling of certain high-profile cases. But is it fair to call for her head?   GUEST: Sbonelo Nomvalo, MK Party’s MP & Member of the Justice Portfolio Committee in Parliament

Tomorrow afternoon, the Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will table what many South Africans call Budget 3.0. With the proposed VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points having been scrapped, most people are concerned about whether spending will be lowered or not or if Budget 3.0 will be able to allocate more funding. To help us understand certain aspects in relation to tomorrow’s Budget Spe...

Four toddlers tragically died in a Johannesburg slum fire, highlighting severe overcrowding and unsafe living conditions in a property meant for six, but housing at least 32. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Aziz Ally, Community Activist

The FW de Klerk Foundation says they are hoping for a constructive dialogue between the Union Buildings and the White House. The foundation expects President Ramaphosa and President Trump to focus on matters that benefit both countries, rather than trivial domestic issues. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Christo van der Rheede, Executive Director @ the FW de K...

Earlier today, members of the Public Servants Association and political parties were picketing outside Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban, following the death of medical intern, Dr Aluluthi Mazwi. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Mlungisi Ndlovu, Public Servants Association spokesperson in KZN

Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi, a medical doctor turned entrepreneur whose journey began in the township of Soshanguve is about to break new ground in Hartbeespoort. Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi joins me on the line to share his story with us… GUEST: Dr. Mabitje Jacky Rampedi, Medical Doctor turned entrepreneur

Aviation analyst, Phuthego Mojapele has questioned the decision of the International Air Service Licensing Council to approve the foreign operator’s permit for a chartered airplane that recently ferried 49 Afrikaners to the United States of America, saying it was irrational and unconstitutional. However though, prior to their departure the department of transport did confirm that the applica...

Earlier today, two people died during a protest for basic services in Diepkloof, Soweto, while a truck driver and two assistants were beaten by residents who looted their vehicle. Sanele Msibi, a community leader from the Diepkloof hostel, spoke to Thulasizwe on The Morning Brief and this is what he had to say… GUEST: Mlungisi Mabaso, MMC for Human Settlements anc Caucus Leader of the IFP i...

Seven girls between the ages of 13 and 15 have been arrested and appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for assault earlier today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Megan Briede, Director of programmes at Save The Children South Africa

Independent Analyst, Khaya Sithole, penned a piece for news 24 yesterday on President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to the US. According to Khaya, the President faces one of his toughest negotiation tests yet. Khaya Sithole joins me on the line to tell us more... GUEST: Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has officially launched the review of the White Paper on Local Government. According to him the review is aimed at building a modern and effective local government system. He joins us now to elaborate further on this. GUEST: Velenkosini Hlabisa, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Robin Wheeler shares thoughts on how to transition out of the corporate world. For close to thirty-one years now, Robin has been helping people and businesses around the world succeed on a new level, using his concept of ‘being yourself for a living’. GUEST: Robin Wheeler, Author, International Speaker & Business Consultant

EFF Leader, Julius Malema, led the party’s VAT Victory March to National Treasury offices in Pretoria today. The party marched to celebrate the reversal of the value-added tax increase. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sibahle Motha, SABC News Reporter in Pretoria

    Today we are pleased to be joined by Hayley Reichert who describes herself as a passionate London-based South African, committed to driving change and improving the future of South Africa. Hayley has done a number of amazing and interesting things, including assisting South Africans who fled Ukraine at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.   GUEST: (UK): Hayley Reichert, founder...

25-year-old, Dr. Alulutho Mazwi, an intern doctor at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal died on Monday night after allegedly being made to work despite reporting he was unwell. To get a reaction to this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Dr Zanele Bikitsha, South African Medical Association Spokesperson