The National Pulse

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has noted the outcome of the ward 110 by-election in eThekwini, while also making it clear that they remain concerned by a series of irregularities that have severely compromised the credibility and integrity of the electoral process. GUEST: Mike Mabuyakhulu, ANC Task team Co-ordinator in KwaZulu-Natal

The MK Party has won a hotly contested by-election in the eThekwini Municipality. Ward 110 was previously held by the DA, however, the MK Party says its win demonstrates its growing influence in South African politics. This was the party’s first ever metro by-election win. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

There’s been reports today about security guards clashing with students on the Walter Sisulu University Mthatha campus amid a shutdown after the fatal shooting of a student two days ago. To get more details on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, led a multidisciplinary inspection team, comprised mainly of Department of Employment and Labour Inspectors, the Department of Home Affairs and the Eastern Cape Liquor Board, for workplace inspections at the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. The joint-blitz campaign, which commenced from 7 to 15 April 2025, formed part of build-up activitie...

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) in the Western Cape has called for a full and thorough investigation, following the fatal shooting of its Provincial Executive Committee member, Mongi Titi. Titi was shot at the Nyanga taxi rank last night. GUEST: Makhosandile Tumana - Spokesperson of Santaco in the Western Cape

2 days ago, the World Economic Forum unveiled its 2025 cohort of Young Global Leaders, that is, 116 exceptional individuals under 40 who are redefining leadership in a changing world. Our Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, is one of the 116 exceptional individuals that were unveiled and she now joins me in studio to celebrate this moment and also talk about some of the issues she’s...

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to uphold integrity, discipline, and accountability within the public service. For more on this, I am joined on the line by … GUEST: Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

A multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation led by the Hawks has resulted in the successful rescue of the 45-year-old American citizen, reportedly a local pastor who had allegedly been kidnapped and held at a safe house in Gqeberha. During the operation, three unidentified suspects were fatally wounded. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Avele Fumba, HA...

The Constitutional Court has dismissed with costs, the UMkhonto weSizwe Party and Dr John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has prohibited him from serving on the Judicial Service Commission (JSC). To explain what this means going forward is…… GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Legal Researcher @Judges Matter

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the National Credit Regulator, upholding the earlier ruling by the Tribunal, which found that the Loan Company had engaged in multiple acts that were in contravention of the National Credit Act in relation to their loan terms with their respective customers. Prior that the Loan Company essentially denied the NCR’s allegations of impropriety...

We unpack the latest report that has been published by Amnesty International that investigated human rights violations committed by the Mozambican security forces during last year and early this year’s post-election protests. The report has found that Mozambican security forces used reckless and unnecessary force in a widespread crackdown on protests and it further states that the deadly cra...

In conversation with the Freedom Front Plus as they recently voted against the Fiscal Framework and the party is convinced that raising VAT is not viable. They are suggesting that the proposed 0.5% VAT increase must be postponed. GUEST: Wouter Wessels, FF Plus MP

Earlier on I spoke to … about this morning’s events at the Walter Sisulu University's Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. It was reported that four students were allegedly shot by a staff member, with one unfortunately losing their life. GUEST: Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, SAPS Spokesperson in the Eastern Cape

Thobile Ngcamphalala became the second Black South African female to graduate with a Master’s degree in Topology with Distinction at Rhodes University. Dr. Phethiwe Matutu, the Chief Executive Officer of Universities South Africa was the first to achieve this milestone 33 years ago. Thobile Ngcamphalala joins me on the line to tell us more about her journey… GUEST: Thobile Ngcamphalal...

Gabon recently held its first presidential election since the 2023 coup that ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. Junta chief Brice Oligui Nguema won the country’s presidential election with over 90% of the vote. Interestingly, the AU’s established norm prohibits coup leaders from contesting post coup elections. So does it mean that Nguema’s election won’t be recogn...

The Walter Sisulu University has suspended all operations for the day, following a tragic incident at its main campus in Mthatha. According to reports, a university employee allegedly opened fire on students during the violent protest, leaving one dead and three injured. According to the SRC, students were protesting against the poor state of their campus residence. GUEST: Nomzwanele Mngoma, SABC...

Researchers from South Africa and China have set a new world record in quantum communication. With their combined efforts, they successfully connected the two countries over 12, 900km in an experiment conducted in October last year. GUEST: Dr Yaseera Ismail, Head of the QuPhotonics Lab @Stellenbosch University within the Physics Department

Earlier on, I spoke to SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena about former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, being named as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US by President Cyril Ramaphosa. We will now get reaction from… GUEST: Herman Mashaba, Action SA

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has issued a statement urging  students who have received R10,800 designated for accommodation allowances to settle their outstanding payments with their landlords as soon as possible. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi, NSFAS Spokesperson

Save South Africa Civic Movement accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of 'lacking agility' amid souring SA-US relations. What do they now make of the appointment of former deputy finance minister, Mcebisi Jonas, as special envoy, not ambassador, to the US? To share with us the civic movement’s views on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Sydney Monnakgotla, President: Save South Afr...

Earlier today, the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg began the inquest into the deaths of former ANC President, Chief Albert Luthuli and Human Rights Lawyer, Griffiths Mxenge. Joining us to provide more details on the reopening of the case and its significance is…… GUEST: Canny Maphanga, SABC News reporter…

Have you ever asked yourself as to which political party would you vote for if President Cyril Ramaphosa was removed as president of the country and a new election was called? According to the findings of the latest survey that was recently published by the Social Research Foundation, the ANC would sit just above 20% without Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader, and this would place it as the second larg...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States of America. Jonas is entrusted with the responsibility to advance South Africa’s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities. For more reaction on this important appointment, we are joined by…… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Interna...

Gun Free South Africa has welcomed the proposed amendments under the private security industry regulation act, which will impose stricter limitations on using firearms by private security companies. However, the private security companies have warned that the proposed restrictions threaten the operational effectiveness of security companies. Let’s hear from Gun Free SA on why they think this...

The ANC’s Study Group on International Relations and Cooperation has criticised the recent visit to Israel by members of the Democratic Alliance, the Patriotic Alliance and the African Christian Democratic Party, arguing that their visit constitutes a clear endorsement of Israel’s policies. For more on this, we are joined by…… GUEST: Supra Mahumapelo, Chairperson of the A...