The National Pulse

We understand that the demerit points system for road traffic infringements will officially be implemented some-time next year. However, Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage is still adamant that the Act will be difficult to implement. He joins us now to elaborate further on this …..   GUEST: Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)  

It can never be disputed that the opposition in Parliament is a necessary component of democracy. Opposition parties usually provide alternative visions and policies to the governing party. However though, South Africa’s 7th administration will be a different kettle of fish as the new kid on the block, which is the MK Party is expected to fulfil this role as the Democratic Alliance can no longer e...

The Global Watch: In a landmark win for the LGBTQI plus community in Namibia. A high court in that country has declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalised same-sex acts between men.   GUEST (Namibia): Werner Menges, Journalist and court reporter for The Namibian Daily newspaper

Automobile Association says motorists can expect more fuel price decreases next month. This as the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that fuel price recoveries have pulled back by around 50 cents per litre since the start of the month.   GUEST: Layton Beard, Automobile Association Spokesperson

Earlier on, we spoke to the SA Human Rights Commission about their intentions to institute proceedings at the Equality Court in Gqeberha against DA’s Renaldo Gouws for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts. The DA’s spoke to Sakina Kamwendo earlier, take a listen to what they had to say…. Guest: Teresa Oakley-Smith, Diversity specialist and founder of Diversi-T  

South Africa's staggering youth unemployment rate of 45.5% demands action, not just empty words. Recent Stats SA data shows overall unemployment remains high at 32.9%, but for young people, the situation is dire. This isn't just a statistic; it's a national crisis with serious consequences. "Youth-washing" won't cut it. These are the words of Pat Mahlangu…..  GUEST: Pat Mahlangu, Founder and Chief...

The South African Human Rights Commission will today institute proceedings at the Equality Court in Gqeberha against DA Member of Parliament Renaldo Gouws, for the alleged racial utterances relating to online media posts. A video is doing the rounds where Gouws allegedly calls for the killing of Black people using extremely offensive and derogatory language.   GUEST: Dr Eileen Carter, Provincial M...

Police in KwaZulu-Natal are up in arms demanding the overtime pay owed to them post this year’s national and provincial elections. It is widely reported that members are complaining about the discrepancy in the payment received versus the hours worked. For more on this, we are joined by….   GUEST: Richard Mamabolo, Spokesperson for the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU)

The Global Watch: As famine looms in parts of Sudan, which has been largely affected by violence that ensued in April last year. Humanitarian organizations say more assistance is needed as there are more than 50,000 people in hunger hotspots across South Darfur. But is there a political will to resolve the ongoing war in Sudan? We find out from…..   GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent political resea...

ANC Chief Whip, Mdumiseni Ntuli has criticised the Democratic Alliance, saying the blue party is “attempting to take control of the direction” amid the ongoing dispute over parties constituting the government of national unity. The DA and the PA are currently in a war of words, after the PA, led by Gayton McKenzie, dismissed assertions by chairperson of the DA’s federal council Helen Zille that me...

    “South Africa waits for Ramaphosa's new Cabinet with anticipation”   GUEST: Thembisa Fakude

As the initiation season is currently underway, calls have been made for South Africa to introduce proactive steps that are aimed at preventing fatalities and safeguarding the health and well-being of initiates. Just recently, it was revealed that illegal schools abducted 138 initiates from their communities, resulting in two deaths and four arrests. But what needs to be done to effectively solve...

In conversation with Mrs Curve Globe 23, Lucia Simelane-Ochan who is currently in the United States of America, attending the coronation of the new Mrs Curve Globe 2024. Mrs. Curve' Globe is a pageant that breaks the glass ceiling of pageantry by globally celebrating women sizes 12 – 22.   GUEST (USA): Lucia Simelane-Ochan, Social Entrepreneur, Play Your Part Ambassador & Mrs Curve Globe 2023

Earlier today, the nation was glued to the screens for the inauguration of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa. We’ve played snippets of the speech he gave after being sworn in and some people have had a lot to say about the speech, the words used in it as well as commenting on how the President carried himself while delivering the speech.   GUEST: Janine Hills, Reputation management expert

Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imitiaz Sooliman believes the incoming administration has made a mistake by referring to the incoming government as a government of national unity. Dr. Sooliman believes it is rather a government of selective unity and hopes an invitation will be extended to the EFF, MK Party and COPE into the agreement.   GUEST:  Dr Imitiaz Sooliman, Gift of the Givers founder 

    Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council Helen Zille told the SABC during an interview on Tuesday that the ANC does not have the veto power to propose invitations from other parties. Zille’s statement follows ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula claiming the ANC’s doors remain open to parties that want to partake in the unity government. GOOD Party’s Secretary-General, Brett Herron believes Hel...

ANC stalwart, Mac Maharaj is of the view that the party made the right decision by forming the government of national unity and also stressing that this is good for the country moving forward. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…..   GUEST: Mac Maharaj, ANC stalwart

Post today’s inauguration proceedings. The president is now expected to start consultations within the governing party and the alliance, as well as among the GNU partners on the formulation of cabinet. How difficult will this task be this time around and what kind of individuals should he consider for his Cabinet? Joining us for this conversation is…..   GUEST: Professor Zwelethu Jobe, Head of the...

One of the major concerns that the organisation would like some clarity on which so far has proven to be something that most people are worried about is the issue of domestic and foreign policy and whether the 7th administration will be able to keep those unchanged.    GUEST: Adv Fairouz Nagia-Luddy, Spokesperson for the South African Lawyers for Justice

    GUEST: Appa Pooe, Secretary General of the PAC  

guest: Nontuthuko Mhlungu 

Dr David Matsanga has written an open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa warning him about what he terms “the hidden emerging conflict in South Africa”.    guest: Professor Steven Friedman, Research Professor: Humanities Faculty at the University of Johannesburg

New Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Annelie Lotriete joins us to talk about her new role and her understanding of the newly formed Government of National Unity, and the 7th administration expectations thereof.   GUEST: Dr Annelie Lotriete, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly