The National Pulse

In conversation with Anani Nani, a student at Durban University of Technology and founder of INAN Aeroponics Farming who will be jetting off to Thailand this evening to represent South Africa in the prestigious Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) in Bangkok. Nani will join young leaders from across the globe who will be offered a platform to broaden their networks and to enhance...

In today’s medium term budget policy statement speech, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana spoke about the Eskom Municipal Debt Relief. The Minister said between March and August 2024, compliance with relief conditions by municipalities improved from 55% to 76%. Rand west City became the first municipality to benefit from a one-third debt write-off. The Minister said more municipalities stand to be...

Voting is currently underway in Botswana to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament as well as local councils across the country. Botswana Democratic Party remains the favourite despite its decreasing popularity. Although opposition is divided in Botswana, President Makgwesi Masisi’s biggest challenge will come from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), a coalition led by lawyer Duma...

There seems to movement in the matter around the listeriosis outbreak that happened back in 2017. Earlier today, Tiger Brands said its lawyers were engaging the plaintiffs in the case to agree on assistance to those affected and with immediate medical needs related to the outbreak. Richard Spoor, a public interest lawyer who has spent six years trying to hold Tiger Brands accountable joins me on t...

After summiting one of the most spectacular mountains in the world (Ama Dablam) Sbu Vilane joins us to talk about his latest experience and lessons learned. As some of you may probably be aware, Vilane has a well-rounded past history of climbing experience.   GUEST: Sbu Vilane, Mountaineer

Earlier today, families of the victims who died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy marched to the National Prosecuting Authority offices in Pretoria, demanding justice and accountability. The inquest, which examined the circumstances surrounding the deaths, has now concluded, recommending that those responsible face criminal prosecution.   GUEST: Christine Nxumalo, Life Esidimeni families’ spokesperson

This past Sunday, a heavy storm hit the Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga claiming four lives, while more than 40 others were submitted to various hospitals. The storm also caused damages to more than 30 schools in the area. How will this affect schooling in the area as well as matric exams? Department of basic education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga joins me on the line to talk about this...   GUEST: El...

With all the potholes in our streets and on some instances, spiking incidents, having a puncture proof tyre seems like a no brainer. Luyanda Vilakazi, entrepreneur and founder of puncture proof joins me on the line to talk about the business strategy behind his innovative company, puncture proof, specializing in puncture proofing tyres for all vehicle types.   GUEST: Luyanda Vilakazi, Entrepreneur...

Yesterday, we played clips from ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa talking about a mandatory political education course the party will be implementing for current and new ANC members. Political Analyst, Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast helped us analyze what this could mean for the party as they are hoping this course will help in renewing the party. ANC NEC Member, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike joins me on the lin...

Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, became the first English Premier League player since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 to be crowned Ballon d'Or winner. Not everybody was happy about this as past and present Real Madrid players voiced their displeasure and support to Vinícius Júnior after the Brazilian lost out on the 2024 Ballon d'Or in favor of Rodri. To help us understand how the Ballon D’or winner...

The Judicial Service Commission's conduct committee has recommended that an impeachment inquiry into former chief justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s conduct must be established to determine the merits of John Hlophe’s complaint. Hlophe lodged a complaint in 2020 against Mogoeng, complaining that the former Chief Justice “conducted himself improperly and unlawfully in the manner in which he handled the comp...

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police has recommended lifestyle and skills audits for the senior management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure a fit-for-purpose service that is responsive to current and future needs of the SAPS. The committee has also emphasised the need to review the current discipline management system within the SAPS. Joining us to elaborate further on th...

With one week to go until the U.S election, we understand that Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by less than one percentage point. The battleground states remain extraordinarily tight, with no candidate holding any material lead in the seven states likeliest to decide the presidency. So given these developments - will America get its first woman president or a second Donald Trump term?   GUEST ON...

Recently, the department of home affairs issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates recognising Muslim marriages. This development comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Divorce Amendment Bill into law in May, amending the Divorce Act of 1979 to formally recognise Muslim marriages. To react to this is…….   GUEST: Ganief Hendricks, Leader of Al Jama-Ah party & Deputy Mi...

This coming Friday, the South African Communist Party in Gauteng will march against the high cost of living in South Africa - as part of its Red October Campaign. Joining us to outline the objectives of the march is….   GUEST: Nkosithethile Bonga, Spokesperson for the SACP in Gauteng

Earlier today, Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams and Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu briefed the media to provide progress made with regards to Naledi food poisoning investigations led by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure as part of government’s response to incidents of food poisoning in the country. He...

How good are you at managing time? Do you even think it is important to manage your time as part of your personal growth? Senior Industrial Psychologist at the North-West University’s Potchefstroom Campus, Juan-Ri Potgieter joins me on the line to help us determine how important time management is to one’s personal growth… GUEST: Juan-Ri Potgieter, Senior Industrial Psychologist at the North-West...

Earlier today, the ANC unveiled the ANC Foundation Course Programme which the party says will act as the foundation stone for the Renewal of the ANC. According to the party, all current ANC members, new and old, will have to attend physically and complete Five Modules of the Foundation Course by December 2026:     GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst

This past Saturday marked 10 years since Senzo Meyiwa was shot and killed in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni. His murder trial continued this morning with lead investigator Brigadier Bongani Gininda on the stand. SABC News Reporter, Pearl Magubane has been following proceedings and joins me on the line to give us an update…   GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News Reporter  

In conversation with Chrispin Phiri about the significance of today’s meeting between our Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Ronald Lamola and his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. The two ministers signed an agreement on Visa waiver for diplomatic service.   GUEST: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation

Dr Rose September shares thoughts on the steps and approach needed for all children to achieve optimal well-being and reach their full potential. This after a two-day gathering that took place last week aimed at ensuring that children have enough food, love, safety and brain power to take the country forward, grow the economy and break intergenerational cycles of inequality and poverty.   GUEST: D...

As we continue to experience more gun killings in South Africa. Today we examine the role of guns in society and what needs to be done to ensure that our various communities are protected and safe. Our guest Professor Kholofelo Rakubu is of the view that easy availability of firearms plays a central role in the rapid growth of violent crime in the country and police must take firm action against c...

According to Professor Somadoda Fikeni, if we want our government to succeed “state capacity should be the No 1 investment”. He joins us now to talk about this and to tell us more about a strategic workshop on the implementation of the Professionalisation Framework in the Public Sector that is currently underway in Pretoria. What exactly does this workshop seeks to achieve?   GUEST: Professor Soma...

Today we speak to this year’s winner of the Financial Planning Institute’s “It Starts with Me” Award, Nonhlanhla Muku Nxele. She will talk about her journey in the financial sector and how she hopes to improve the level of financial literacy for every person living in South Africa, something that will enable our fellow citizens to achieve financial freedom within their lifetime.     GUEST: Nonhlan...