The National Pulse

Rustenburg Local Municipality has started the process of installing water and sanitation pipes in the Popo Molefe informal settlement, but community complains about delays to formalise the area. SABC News Reporter, Itumeleng Kgajane was in the area this afternoon and joins me on the line… GUEST: Tsholofelo Mogami, SABC News Reporter

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs has warned KwaZulu-Natal Midlands residents to be aware of potential flooding as the snow melts. Is the worst over though? When it comes to the weather conditions we experienced over the weekend? Meteorologist, Lehlohonolo Thobela joins me on the line to give us the latest on upcoming weather patterns…   GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, M...

As we observe World Retina Week. We speak to Dr Nombuso Mathe about the importance of regular eye exams in order to catch eye diseases early and prevent permanent vision loss. This year’s theme “Advancing Optometry’s commitment to Global Eye Care” emphasises how early detection can reduce the need for costly, invasive treatments. To tell us more about Retina Week is…..   GUEST: Dr Nombuso Mathe, O...

This afternoon KZN Transport MEC Siboniso Duma visited areas that were affected by heavy snowfall at the weekend. Two people died from hypothermia after they were trapped in the snow in KwaZulu-Natal.   GUEST: Sboniso Duma, MEC for Transport and Human Settlements in KwaZulu-Natal

President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in New York, to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly. During the gathering world leaders are expected to discuss global challenges and how to address these challenges in the best interest of humanity. Ramaphosa is expected to address the General Assembly tomorrow. For more on the significance of Ramaphosa’s New York trip, we are joined by…….   GUES...

We ask this question after the multi-disciplinary task team behind Operation Vala Umgodi recently arrested several individuals that were allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in the North-West province. But is there a political will to deal with this issue once and for all?   GUEST: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher @Benchmarks Foundation

According to the latest Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) report. In 2022, Free State Province had the third-highest HIV prevalence at 15.6%, meaning that close to 500,000 people in the province are living with HIV. Also what is concerning is the fact that HIV prevalence in the province is consistently higher among females as compared to males across age categories above 15 years. For further...

If you were listening to Bertha Chirumba earlier on The Full Circle then you’d know that she was broadcasting live from the Kruger National Park and one of the things she kept complaining about is the constant drop in temperature. IT IS COLD TODAY. I saw weather forecasts stating that there will be a cold front in this part of the country. What about places such as KZN? Well, KwaZulu-Natal residen...

I saw a clip-on social media late yesterday of the MMC for Public Safety in the City of Joburg, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, demonstrating how the PTZ cameras, fitted with Artical Intelligence and Hi Zoom module operate. The MMC will be donating these cameras to patrollers who are fighting crime in different communities around the city. According to Dr. Tshwaku, each camera costs about R6000. The MMC joins...

Yesterday I spoke to Ashraf Garda about the annual one young world summit currently taking place in Montreal, Canada. I thought we should catch up with him again today to find out what he’s been up to. GUEST: Ashraf Garda, SA FM Presenter

The 2025 NSFAS applications are officially open! This is great news for students who are looking to apply to college or university in 2025, but who are otherwise unable to afford it. Why do I say this is good news? Well, NSFAS.     GUEST: Ishmael Mnisi

Earlier this week, Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation revealed that the country’s water situation is worsening, stating that South Africa is just months away from a devastating water crisis. Should we be worried and what informs this warning?   GUEST: Prof Mike Miller, Water expert and Visiting Professor at the School of Governance at Wits  

A British businessman, Michael Lomas has been extradited from the UK to face charges of corruption and fraud. Lomas is accused of taking kickbacks on contracts between his firm, Tubular Construction and Eskom for work at the Kusile power station, which were worth in excess of 1.4bn rand. To react to this and also to explain how the extradition process works is….   GUEST: Andy Mashaile, Retired Int...

EFF says it rejects yesterday’s announcement by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points. The party is of the view that the rate reduction falls short of what is required to meaningfully address the underlying issues plaguing the South African economy. To elaborate further on this, we are joined by….   GUEST: Sinawo Tambo, EFF MP

As South Sudan continues to face numerous challenges, including a stagnant peace process and severe economic hardship. The United Nations says they are disappointed that the country has once again been granted permission to extend its transitional period until 2027. The extension means that the elections which were initially scheduled for December this year will no longer happen. Joining us to exp...

We tell you more about the City of Gqeberha’s animal ambulance that was recently launched by Angela du Toit and her partner Andre. Through their Angelwings Pet Medic Ambulance Service, they assist pet owners in providing emergency care for pets.   GUEST: Angela du Toit, Co-owner of Gqeberha’s animal ambulance service  

    President Cyril Ramaphosa issued a proclamation earlier this year authorising the SIU to probe Prasa and recover any financial losses incurred by the state, with the investigation spanning back to 2010. The investigation is looking into the awarding of tenders, including the highly controversial R3.5 billion Swifambo Rail locomotives contract, which the courts set aside in 2017 due to irregula...

    As I’ve been saying all week, I’m sitting in for Ashraf Garda because he is in Canada attending the annual One Young World Summit. Today we figured we should check in on him and find out what is happening at the summit.   GUEST (Canada): Ashraf Garda, SAfm Presenter

September being Tourism Month, it is encouraging to note that the tourism industry has been on a gradual recovery path after the Covid-19 pandemic. While average occupancy rates at accommodation establishments have not quite reached their pre-Covid levels yet, the outlook for the sector seems rosier following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut interest rates by twenty-five basis points. Absa is al...

    Malusi Mthuli, Executive of Ithala Development Finance Corporation Properties joins us to discuss the role of his Ithala unit within the province of KwaZulu-Natal and how they can be of service to entrepreneurs or investors seeking commercial property space. He will also briefly share milestones reached during Ithala Properties Rebuild Programme of properties that were damaged during the 2021...

The remains of 16 South African freedom fighters buried in Zimbabwe will be exhumed for repatriation and reburial in South Africa. This will commence in the Zimbabwean Capital Harare and the mortal remains will be repatriated ahead of the Heritage Day commemorations on September 24. The freedom fighters had sought shelter in Zimbabwe during the apartheid era. Most lost their lives in exile and wer...

The Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. To explain what this means is…..   GUEST: Elize Kruger, Independent Economist

Today we are joined by Sue Krawitz to talk about the amazing work being done by her organisation called Impilo Child Protection and Adoption Services. Impilo gives hundreds of abandoned children a chance for a better life as they assist them to find new homes across the globe.   GUEST: Sue Krawitz, founder and Operations Director @Impilo Child Protection and Adoption Services (Impilo)  

After Business Unity South Africa refused to sign the Presidential Health Compact last month, the Business Unity South Africa leadership met with top government officials which included the President, the minister and deputy minister of health and senior officials from the presidency and the department to discuss the National Health Insurance Act. Business Unity South Africa CEO designate, Khuleka...

Energy analyst, Tshepo Kgadima believes that electricity tariffs must be dropped to R1.16 per kilowatt hour and only increase to R1.22 per kilowatt hour in 2025 so that electricity consumption can increase from current 2.7MWh per capita per year to 3.8MWh per capita per year by end of 2026 for GDP growth to increase to 3.4%. Tshepo Kgadima joins me on the line…   GUEST: Tshepo Kgadima, Energy Anal...