The National Pulse

ROSE is an acronym for ‘Recycling Oil Saves the Environment’. It was established in April of 1994 by the oil industry to prevent the pollution of the environment from used oil. GUEST: Bubele Nyiba – ROSE Foundation CEO

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Sidima Ntsangani, SITA's Executive: Applications Portfol...

There was drama outside the Randburg Magistrate's Court earlier today when a close associate of a 59-year-old senior police officer, who has been arrested on grooming and rape charges, claimed the officer’s arrest was linked to succession battles within the South African Police Service. SABC News Reporter, Thabiso Radebe, was in court today and now joins me on the line for more… GUEST...

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Vukani Mngxati - CEO Microsoft South Africa

South Africa is heading to the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg, with Junior Team Masakhane set to compete against some of the world’s best young culinary talent in November. Joining us is Chef Farzana, who handles PR and communications for the team, GUEST: Farzana Alvarado Rivera - Chef and Owner at Zana Alvarado Collection & Corporate Hospitality

Investigative journalist Micah Reddy is on his way back to South Africa after being detained in Djibouti last week. We speak to his brother about the family’s relief after days of uncertainty, their efforts to establish his whereabouts and what they know about his release and his well – being. GUEST: Niall Reddy – Micah’s brother

Deputy Employment and Labour Minister Jomo Sibiya is in Alberton, where a joint labour and immigration raid is under way at a steel manufacturing plant. SABC News reporter Mbalenhle Mthethwa is on the ground to give us an update on the operation and what authorities have found so far. GUEST: Mbalenhle Mthethwa – SABC REPORTER

We are broadcasting live from the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban where the GovTech 2026 Conference is taking place. Marking its milestone 20th edition, the event is hosted by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) alongside the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. GUEST: Professor Stella Bvuma, Chairperson for the Board of the...

The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has formally withdrawn the charges against National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, in connection with the R360 million SAPS health tender awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Masemola was charged with four counts of contravening Section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), relating to his responsibilities as an accounting of...

The Special Investigating Unit conducted a raid at the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) head offices in Centurion earlier today. SABC News Reporter, Lopang Alamu, was in Centurion and joins me on the line for more details… GUEST: Lopang Alamu, SABC News Reporter

Top ANC officials have been summoned to the party's headquarters in Johannesburg to discuss the next course of action, after failing to submit the over 180 councillor candidates list for the forthcoming local polls. The party has since lost an Electoral Court bid to overturn the IEC's rejection to reinstate candidates after missing the deadline across six municipalities. It has also indicated that...

Police have made a major breakthrough in the series of women’s murders, arresting three suspects in connection with the ninth victim, a move the SAPS says signals its relentless drive to bring the killers to justice. Jabulile Ntimba’s body was found last week Thursday, in Lama Street, Dawn Park, Boksburg. She had been stabbed, and her throat had been slit.  GUEST: Brigadier Athlen...

Police and forensic officials are at Moroka Dam, in Moroka, Soweto, where the body of a woman was discovered yesterday.  GUEST: Zine Buthelezi, SABC News Reporter

South Africa has more than 180,000 people employed by the South African Police Service — but how many police officers are actually on the streets at any given time, keeping communities safe? In an opinion piece titled “How many police officers keep us safe at night?”  GUEST: Prof Christiaan Bezuidenhout from the Department of Social Work and Criminology at the University of...

The IEC has opened applications for special votes and encourages those in need of the service to put through their applications GUEST: Masego Shiburi - Deputy Chief Electoral Officer of the IEC

For many creators, building an audience is only the first step the bigger challenge is turning influence into a sustainable business. Today, we’re looking at how creators can diversify their income through products, subscriptions, events, licensing and intellectual property, while building brands that can grow beyond social media. GUEST: Jolene Roloefse – CEO of Fluence Africa

Police have captured a 36-year-old suspected serial rapist in KwaZulu-Natal, ending a 16-year manhunt linked to the brutal rape of 14 women across Zululand district and Gauteng. The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit detectives in Ulundi handcuffed the suspect in the Ncotshane area in Nongoma yesterday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Colonel Rob...

Heart Awareness Month takes place during September in South Africa, focusing on cardiovascular disease education and prevention and ending with World Heart Day on September 29. This afternoon we look into the importance of focusing on heart health early with… GUEST: Prof Hopewell Ntsinjana – Paediatric Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Imaging Specialist

The National Taxi Alliance says rising fuel, vehicle finance, maintenance and other operating costs are creating an affordability crisis for the taxi industry. The alliance is calling for government intervention, including a temporary fuel rebate, and has threatened national protest action if its demands are not addressed. What is the impact on operators and commuters, and what government can do....

Acclaimed Zimbabwean author, filmmaker and cultural activist Tsitsi Dangarembga will deliver the 17th Annual Es’kia Mphahlele Memorial Lecture, hosted by Unisa in Polokwane today. Under the theme “The Circular and the Linear: A Southern Africanist (Re)Construction of the World,” Dangarembga will reflect on the role and responsibility of African writers in confronting inequality,...

Our next guest penned an Opinion Piece that unpacks the deeper structural forces behind South Africa’s municipal crisis, beyond corruption and leadership failures and he joins me to discuss this… GUEST: Dr Imraan Buccus - Senior Research Associate at ASRI and author of Promises and Peril, the South African Crisis, published by African Perspectives and available at Exclusive Books

As the week unfolds, the words and phrases people are searching for can offer a snapshot of what is capturing public attention. We unpack this week’s keyword trends, what is driving the spikes, and what they reveal about the issues dominating the conversation. GUEST: Tonya Khoury - Founder of Acumen Media

More than 400 public servants are currently on precautionary suspension, with the government reporting that R204 million was spent on suspended officials as of March 2026. The Public Service and Administration Minister says 38 employees have been suspended for more than six months and 52 for more than a year. We examine why disciplinary processes are taking so long, the financial impact on taxpaye...

Offender profiling is often portrayed as a powerful tool that can reveal who committed a crime, but the reality is far more complex. Today, we unpack what behavioural science can actually contribute to criminal investigations, why South Africa’s context matters, and whether our approach to understanding and preventing patterns of violent crime needs to change. GUEST: Jade Bernstein - She hol...

Ekurhuleni has been gripped by growing concern over killings in the area, prompting activists and communities to demand justice and accountability. Today, we speak to an activist who took part in the Picket for Justice at the Kempton Park Police Station and the nationwide Wear Black Campaign, about what these actions are demanding and what they hope will change. GUEST: Keitumetsi Fatimata Moutloat...