The National Pulse

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning bestowed South Africa's highest civilian honors, known as National Orders, upon distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The presidency presented these awards across several specific categories, each recognizing different fields of exceptional contribution. We speak to the two of the recipients… Guest : Norman Hlabane - Boxing Trainer...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this morning bestowed South Africa's highest civilian honors, known as National Orders, upon distinguished citizens and eminent foreign nationals. The presidency presented these awards across several specific categories, each recognizing different fields of exceptional contribution. We speak to the two of the recipients… Guest: Adele Kirsten - Social Justice Ac...

The elderly women of the community of Mooiriver in kwaZuluNatal are the heartbeat of local development using farming, caregiving and community support to keep families fed and hopeful despite difficult economic conditions. Icebolethu Foundation shines light on the work they do against the hardships, we talk more on this with… Guest: Ayanda Mcoyi - Icebolethu Foundation Manager

The City of Johannesburg has embarked on a city by law enforcement program in the inner city which has been met with resistance from some business locals, we find out more on how the drive is going… Guest: Moshe Koma – MMC for Public Safety in the City of Johannesburg

On today’s BIG ISSUE, we examine practical solutions for growing South Africa’s economy through investment, job creation, policy certainty and rebuilding business confidence with an economist perspective… GUEST: John Loos – Independent Economist

Dr. Shaka Sisulu, grandson of Walter & Albertina Sisulu, recently graduated with a PhD in International Business from GIBS. Shaka travelled over 38, 000km on the African continent and has had 49 conversations with African leaders on business leadership, African markets and many other issues. GUEST: Dr Shaka Sisulu, PhD in International Business from GIBS

Hundreds of foreign nationals, including young children, fled their homes to seek refuge at the Durban Central Police Station. The group claims they are facing severe victimisation, harassment and death threats from locals in their respective communities following a recent anti-foreigner march. GUEST: Khalesakhe Mbhense, SABC News Reporter

The Eastern Cape Social Development MEC, Bukiwe Fanta, released a statement condemning the brutal killing of a woman from Zandungeni village in Engcobo, who was viciously attacked after being accused of witchcraft. The circulation of a video depicting this horrific act on social media is deeply distressing and highlights the urgent need for collective action against gender-based violence and harmf...

The Constitutional Court has dealt a significant blow to the National Health Insurance framework, declaring unconstitutional the provisions that allowed the state to dictate where healthcare professionals could practise. GUEST: Nosipho Radebe, SABC News Reporter

In today's edition of Grow Your Business, 30-year-old NPO- NBI, is encouraging township youth and SMMEs to take up opportunities in the green economy - renewable energy and e-waste. We speak to the CEO on this… Guest: Abigail Khuluse – Programme Manager: Economic Inclusion National Business Initiative (NBI)

This past week, while Gift of the Givers spent time and resources assisting disaster victims in the Western Cape, reports emerged of some Knysna residents looting food distributed by the organisation. Against this backdrop, we are left to ask: what has become of our shared sense of ubuntu and moral responsibility? We discuss this… Guest: Mpumelelo Bond Nyoka – Attorney and Legal Analy...

The death of former CEO of Steinhoff Markus Jooste was marred by suspicions as no real and tangible information surrounding his death was disclosed. Our guest this afternoon wrote a piece interrogating transparency, accountabilit and whether South Africans were ever given real closure in one of the country’s biggest corporate scandals. We discuss this further with him… Guest: Karabo N...

On Mondays at this time, we unpack the BIG ISSUE of the week, bringing different voices around a key topic. This week, we’re asking: how do we grow South Africa’s economy? And today, we’re exploring that question through a township revival lens. Joining us for this conversation is… Guest: Bheki Twala - CEO of Township Economic Commission of South Africa

Brown Mogotsi appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court earlier today after his arrest on Friday evening in connection with allegations that he faked a hit on himself in Vosloorus in November 2025. GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, SAPS National Spokesperson

The bail application of taxi kingpin Joe ‘Ferrari’ Sibanyoni took a turn today when the case was struck off the court roll. Sibanyoni, Bafana Sindane, Mvimbi Daniel Masilela, and Philemon Msiza faced charges of money laundering and extortion. GUEST: Sphiwe Mkhize, SABC News Reporter

The Madlanga Commission is on a two week break to focus on its second Interim Report, which is due to be delivered to President Cyril Ramaphosa on 29 May 2026. The Commission submitted its first interim report to the President on 17 December 2025 and resumed its activities in January of this year. GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Security Strategist

Mpumalanga taxi boss Joe “Ferrari” Sibanyoni, Mvimbi Masilela and Philemon Msiza were back in court today after being taken into custody over allegations that they demanded more than R2 million in “protection fees” from a mining businessman between 2022 and 2025. A fourth suspect is said to have handed himself over for the same case. GUEST: Sphiwe Mkhize, SABC News Reporter

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Eastern Cape High Court Judge, Belinda Hartle, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of incapacity, gross incompetence and gross misconduct. GUEST: Mbekezeli Benjamin, Research and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter

The Kantar’s 2025 Mzansi Consumer Barometer, tracks key consumer behaviours and explores how South Africans are thinking, acting, and feeling. We find out more… Guest: Stacey Stagger - Chief Commercial Officer of Kantar South Africa.

The remaining members of the NSFAS board are challenging the Higher Education Minister Buti Manamela’s decision to dissolve the board and for placing the entity under administration. We speak more on this development with… Guest: Khaya Sithole – Independent Analyst

We wrap up this week’s big issue we ask is South Africa facing an immigration crisis or a broader socio-economic crisis being projected onto migrants. We unpack this further… Guest: Dr Somadoda Fikeni – Political Analyst and Commissioner of the Public Service Commission.

US President, Donald Trump, has concluded his final round of talks with the President of China, Xi Jinping and wrapped up his state visit to Beijing. GUEST: Brooks Spector, Daily Maverick Associate Editor

There’s been reports today that the ANC's Eastern Cape provincial executive committee (PEC) has been disbanded by the party's head office. The disbanding of the PEC follows the party's failed provincial conference in early March, which had to be abandoned after a court interdict halted it from proceeding until it sorts out several branch disputes. GUEST: Lwazi Rotya, ANC Member in the Easter...

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GUEST: Michael Bagraim, Labor law expert