The National Pulse

  It is the final stretch of the China-Africa Cooperation summit underway in Beijing. This summit was the biggest gathering of African heads of state outside of the continent wraps up its business today. China is ready to work with African countries to fully implement various outcomes of the summit, promote common development and prosperity, and jointly build a high-level China-Africa community wi...

Blind SA, represented by SECTION27, is taking the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB), on an urgent basis, to the Equality Court for unfairly discriminating against 50 blind and visually impaired students who are trying to complete the National Certificate in Small Business and Financial Management through the ICB. To tell us more about this case is….   GUEST: Christo de Klerk, President of B...

Earlier on today, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane appeared before the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services to explain matters related to VBS. Simelane denied having an improper relationship with the contractor employed by the Polokwane municipality and she also denied any wrong-doing regarding the controversial VBS scandal. Take a listen to what...

Today, representatives of organised business, community, government and organised labour are meeting in Johannesburg for the National Economic Development Labour Council's 29th Annual Summit. For more on what this year’s summit is about, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News reporter

Following our chat with former DIRCO Minister Dr Naledi Pandor last week. Today we speak to Senamile Masango who was mentioned by Pandor as a young person to watch in South Africa. Masango is a celebrated nuclear scientist, who will always be celebrated as the first African woman to conduct an African led experiment at the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN.   GUEST: Senamil...

Earlier on, I spoke to new MK member, Bongani Baloyi, about his move to the party. Political analyst, Lukhona Mnguni joins me on the line to give us a political analysis of this situation. Lukhona, let’s start by playing clips from the conversation I had with Bongani Baloyi…    GUEST: Lukhona Mnguni, Political Analyst

Yesterday, through his regular engagements at Unisa through the Thabo Mbeki School, former president Thabo Mbeki wished the ANC-led GNU success and said the planned national dialogue would be critical in giving President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government a mandate so that all those in the executive would stop referring to their own manifestos.   GUEST: Advocate Sipho Mantula  

We’ve been having a daily check-in with SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena who is currently in Beijing, China, for the China-Africa Cooperation summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke about 2 hours ago but before that, China President, Xi Jinping pledged China's support across debt-laden Africa. Sophie Mokoena what exactly did… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor  

Following weeks of rumours, it is now public knowledge that Xiluva founder, Bongani Baloyi is the latest high-profile politician to join the Jacob Zuma-led uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party. Baloyi joins us now to tell us more about his latest political move….   GUEST: Bongani Baloyi, new MK Party member

Close to 25 million Algerians will head to the polls on Saturday to exercise their right to pick the country’s next leader. However though, most observers believe that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune faces no real risk to his rule as he seeks a second term.   GUEST: Ebrahim Deen, Independent Researcher

PRASA has announced additional train services for spectators attending tomorrow’s AFCON Qualifier match between Bafana Bafana and Uganda. The same arrangement has been made for spectators attending the highly anticipated rugby Test match that is due to take place on Saturday between the Springboks and All Blacks in Cape Town. To talk to us about this is…..   GUEST: Zipho Mlambo, Head of Marketing...

We unpack the African Food Systems Forum 2024 Summit that is currently underway in Rwanda, Kigali. This as we understand that food security and hunger are persistent challenges in Africa. Interestingly food aid has been steadily increasing at approximately 10% each year. So this is definitely one of those issues that we can’t ignore. Joining us for this conversation is….   GUEST (Rwanda): Boazi Ke...

Today we chat to Jackie Gallagher, Sparrow Schools Educational Trust founder. After 35 years of dedicated service, Jackie Gallagher has announced her retirement and stepped down as the General Manager of Sparrow School Educational Trust. Gallagher founded the organisation as a Saturday school with just four learners. Under her leadership, it grew into a successful educational institution in South...

Earlier today, Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie and the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube signed an agreement that is meant to progressively transform access to both sports and cultural programs in schools. Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube joins me on the line… GUEST: Siviwe Gwarube, Minister of Basic Education

Earlier on, I spoke to former Post office CEO, Mark Barnes, about the looming liquidation day zero of the SOE. The South African Post Office said unless it receives a cash injection, it will run out of funds as early as October.   GUEST: Anoosh Rooplal, South African Business Rescue Practitioner

Animation in South Africa is rapidly becoming a significant industry, and its rise to prominence reflects not just local creativity, but also the country’s potential to be a global leader in Animation and multimedia technology. Joining me on the line to talk about animation in South Africa is Tumelo Matabola, a junior 2D/3D generalist with a focus on traditional 2D animation and 2D VFX animation....

Weeks after announcing he was mobilising the party to appoint a new secretary-general in Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, the former leader of the EFF students command, Mpho Morolane, has resigned from the party, following in Floyd Shivambu’s footsteps. His departure marks the end of a decade-long affiliation with the organisation, where he played several key roles including serving as the inaugural president of...

President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit today touching on the South African economy as well as the 7th administration’s journey. SABC International News Editor, Sophie Mokoena joins me on the line from China… GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC International News Editor  

Trade union GIWUSA has condemned the brutal killing of two women in Limpopo who were brutally killed by farmers and allegedly fed them to pigs. They say the murder exposes the cruel logic of capitalism, where profits are prioritised over people’s needs.   GUEST: Mametlwe Sebei, President of the Gneral Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA)

In conversation with Yershen Pillay about how South Africa’s Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) is taking smart skills centre (each one worth R5 million) to rural parts of the country. Also interestingly, for the second year, CHIETA has received a clean audit from the AG and met all 100 percent of its targets. CHIETA has also partnered with Services Seta to deepen access...

With the South African Post Office (SAPO) revealing yesterday that its Day Zero is approaching fast. We speak to former CEO about what needs to be done to save the ailing state company. The organisation has warned that unless they are offered a cash injection, its reserves will run out next month and may need to be liquidated. GUEST: Mark Barners, former Post Office CEO

Today we chat to Tshepo Mohlala, a successful fashion designer as he continues to spread his wings. Tshepo recently announced the opening of a new pop-up branch in Sandton City Mall.   GUEST: Tshepo Mohlala, Tshepo Jeans owner

    South Africa is set to receive new driving licence cards complete with enhanced security features, but the process of procuring a service provider has raised questions. The Department of Transport announced this week that French technology company IDEMIA had been appointed as the preferred bidder to produce the new cards. The Automobile Association has questioned the process of the French comp...

  Malatji’s rant comes after weeks of spirited attacks on the GNU by Mapaila. He is insisting that the ANC chose a “sell-out” route by going into a GNU with the DA, among others. According to Mapaila, the DA represents nothing progressive for the majority of the people of this country. He said the blue party was a champion of white minority interests. In one of his anti-GNU public addresses, Mapai...