The National Pulse

A war of words has ensued between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance, following the ousting of former City of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink. The DA has warned the ANC to bring back Brink, or the party won’t entertain any talks of ensuring stability in other hung metros ahead of the 2026 municipal elections. However, the ANC in Gauteng has accused the DA of wanting to sow divi...

Monday next week will see the launch of the Green Hydrogen Centre of Specialisation that has been achieved through a strategic collaboration between Chemical Industries and Education and Training Authority, Mining Qualifications Authority and Transport Education Training Authority. The partnership between these three institutions will produce training programmes that are aimed at upskilling role p...

International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, met with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of State, Antony Blinken on the margins of UN General Assembly in New York yesterday. Minister Lamola described the meeting as a constructive engagement and further stated that the relationship South Africa and the US have is dynamic and constantly evolving.   GUEST: Brooks Spector, Associate...

Earlier on we got reaction from Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer of the Judges Matter Campaign on the Western Cape High Court’s judgment barring MK Party’s John Hlophe from any Judicial Services Commission activities. To help us understand the judgment, I am joined on the line by legal analyst, Melusi Xulu… GUEST: Melusi Xulu, Legal analyst

The parking ticket process has for many years been a pain point for many shoppers. From losing a ticket, to forgetting to go to the pay station, getting to the boom-gate after your free parking time has expired, we’ve all experienced the pain of parking tickets. Millions of South Africans can now breathe a sigh of relief as the new ticketless parking app admyt guarantees easing this pain. Admyt co...

The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation released a statement earlier today reacting to the return of over 40 freedom fighters' remains from exile. The repatriation initiative is part of a broader effort to bring the remains of freedom fighters who died in exile to their final resting places. Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s Comunication’s manager, Anele Gcwabe joins me on the line   GUEST: Anele Gcwabe, Ahmed Ka...

The Centre for Development and Enterprise says President Cyril Ramaphosa must urgently appoint a retired judge to conduct an inquiry into the National Prosecution Authority and its leadership, performance, structure and independence. This is one of the recommendations contained in their new report titled “Agenda 2024: Priorities for South Africa’s new government”. For further elucidation on this,...

Post today’s homecoming ceremony for South African freedom fighters who lost their lives in Zambia and Zimbabwe during the apartheid era. We look at the historical relations between South Africa and Zimbabwe, highlighting the seminal role that was played by Zimbabwe during our liberation struggle. Joining us for this conversation is…..   GUEST: David Hamadziripi, Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to South Afr...

We dissect the findings of Democracy @30, a groundbreaking study marking thirty years of democracy in South Africa. The study was commissioned by the Human Sciences Research Council and conducted in partnership with the University of Free State.   GUEST: Dr Mokhantso Makoae, Research Director in the Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division of the Human Sciences Research Council

Former Judge President of the Western Cape High Court, Dr John Hlophe has been barred from taking up a seat at the Judicial Service Commission. The Western Cape High Court handed down its judgment earlier today. You may recall that the Democratic Alliance led an urgent application brought by several advocacy groups to prevent Hlophe from serving on the JSC. Together they contended that an impeache...

Today, we tell you more about the School of Hard Knocks and its tremendous role in tackling trauma and improving emotional wellbeing of young people through sport. GUEST: Dr Jon Hunter-Parsonage, Chief Executive Officer @School of Hard Knocks (SoHK)

GUEST: Herman Mashaba - ActionSA leader 

The interviews during the 2024 GEMS Symposium will strategically focus on the theme of "Identifying Priorities for Effective Coverage Indicators – responding to the health needs."   The significant impact of health promotion and disease prevention on overall health is frequently overlooked and given little attention in the pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Health promotion and disease pr...

A third suspect in the ongoing Steinhoff case, Gerhardus Burger, pleaded guilty to insider trading after selling over 39,000 Steinhoff shares before the company's collapse. Gerhardus Burger appeared before the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court earlier today, following his arrest by the Hawks. Author of Steinheist, Rob Rose joins me on the line to unpack this…   GUEST: Rob Rose, Journalist and auth...

The Gauteng Health Department has come under fire for paying R3.9 million to seven Cuban doctors who had already left the country, continuing to receive salaries for an entire year due to a glaring administrative blunder. DA Shadow MEC for Health in Gauteng, Jack Bloom joins me on the line to give us more details on this… GUEST: Jack Bloom, DA Shadow MEC of Health in Gauteng

President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi has urged the global community to impose sanctions on Rwanda for allegedly supporting M23 rebel group. Tshisekedi made this call yesterday when addressing the 79th UN General Assembly in New York. But is he likely to receive any form of support on this? To help us unlock the complexities surrounding the DR Congo, Rwanda and M23 rebel g...

With our country’s Government of National Unity having recently marked its 100th day in office. We hear from the National Council of Provinces as its members are currently gathering in Sandton, hosting its strategic planning session as part of planning for the 7th Parliament priorities. Joining us to outline the objectives of the National Assembly and NCOP strategic planning sessions is……   GUEST:...

    As we are about to wrap up Heritage Month. We chat to Christian Martin about the status of the Khoi and San communities in South Africa. Martin argues that the Khoi and San communities continue to face socio-economic exclusion as they are not considered Black or African under the Employment Equity Act and other statutes such as BBB-EE.   GUEST: Christian Martin, Khoi and San activist

Cilliers Brink: motion of no-confidence (Reaction from DA in Tshwane)   City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink faced yet another motion to remove him from office after the ANC in Tshwane filed a motion of no-confidence against him, saying it has lost confidence in the ability of the Executive Mayor to lead the metro.     GUEST: Kwena Moloto, DA Tshwane Spokesperson

    ANC in Tshwane filed a motion of no-confidence against City of Tshwane Mayor, Cilliers Brink.   GUEST: George Matjila, ANC Tshwane Regional Secretary

The Department of Basic Education faces a national funding crisis that impacts teaching posts. Recently, provincial Education Departments countrywide have complained about imposed budgetary cuts. This has led to several of them having to release their contracted teachers and being unable to fill vacant posts. In a media briefing earlier today, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube deemed this a...

Tax guru and published author, Andre Bothma has put together a business guide which he shared with 100 people to help with their small businesses. The book essentially shares basic information you need to get started in business in South Africa.   GUEST: Andre Bothma, Tax Guru and published author

The South African government has acknowledged that while the process of repatriating political activists and freedom fighters who died in exile has been slow, progress is being made in exhuming and returning their remains to their homeland.   Guest: Jaki Seroke, PAC National Secretary for Finance & Veteran

One person was found dead in the aftermath of a fire at the Broadwalk Urban Village complex in Midrand. Johannesburg emergency services spokesperson, Xolile Khumalo joins me on the line to give us an update on the scene… Guest: City of Joburg EMS Spokesperson

Khaya Khumalo gives us an update on the remains of the activists and freedom fighters who passed away in Zimbabwe and Zambia. The repatriation of the remains forms part of the Resistance and Liberation Heritage Route Project. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, SABC News reporter