The National Pulse

Tshwane Metro Police has revealed that fourteen people have been arrested for public violence during a community protest in Eersterust, east of Pretoria. Joining us to explain how they are quelling the ongoing community protest is…. GUEST: Isaac Mahamba, Tshwane Metro Police Spokesperson

We dissect the outcomes of the recent World Bank’s World Development Report which warns that more than 105 countries, including South Africa face serious challenges that could impede their ambitions to become high-income countries in the next few decades. So what can a country like ours do to turn things around? We find out from…..   GUEST: Dr Iraj Abedian, Chief Economist @Pan African Investment...

    Two sisters inspired by local waste pickers are playing their part in keeping the environment clean, one brick at a time. From collecting waste from people's houses to their homes prototyping, the duo, Kedibone Tsiloane, and Kekeletso Tsiloane, now manufactures strong and durable bricks from recycled materials, including plastic. Their bricks are now made from 90% recycled material.   Guest: K...

    This Women's Day, the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation celebrates the remarkable achievements of female students in the fields of Medicine and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as other occupations in high demand. Since its inception in 2017, the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation has dedicated itself to bridging the financial gap for...

As you’ve heard in the news that President Cyril Ramaphosa says that he wants 40 percent of government's procurement to go to women-owned businesses. Ramaphosa was speaking at the official National Women's Day celebration at Poffader in the Northern Cape. The day is celebrated under the theme, celebrating 30 years of democracy towards women's development. He says the Women's Economic assembly was...

More than 220 Western Cape residents have been moved to shelters after two retention dams collapsed, causing flooding and destroying homes in Chatsworth, outside Malmesbury. It is understood that 50 homes were swept away, leaving over 400 people in need of humanitarian assistance.   GUEST:  Ali Sablay, Gift of the givers Western Cape

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says that it is unacceptable that decades later since women marched against oppression, there are still women in this country facing abuse and other social problems. The Deputy Minister was speaking on the sidelines of the National Women’s Day commemoration that took place at the Dennis Nel Stadium in Po...

Chaiwe Sanderse transforms human waste into energy and fertiliser by treating it at high temperatures which remove pathogens making it safe to use. The briquettes produced are used as an alternative to charcoal in Zambia.   GUEST: Chaiwe Sanderse, CaDev-Capacity Development CEO  

Ace Magashule’s former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota's flight landed at OR Tambo last night. This comes after South Africa's bid to extradite her from the US was successful. We spoke to SABC news reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James who was at the airport yesterday waiting for the flight to land. This was a lengthy process involving the Hawks, NPA as well as interpol. Hawks spokesperson, Colon...

guest: Greg Solomon - CEO - Mcdonalds South Africa

Legal Analysis on Miss SA saga   Last night, Home Affairs released a statement revealing that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by now former Miss SA finalist, Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. Legally, what does this mean for the mother? And what does this mean for Chidimma’s citizenship? Legal Analyst, Modidima Mannya will help us answer these questions.   GUEST: Modidima Mannya, Legal...

Ace Magashule’s former PA extradited from the US   Ace Magashule’s former PA, Moroadi Cholota is expected to land in Johannesburg today after she was extradited from the United States. SABC News reporter, Khayelihle Khumalo-James has been at the airport keeping an eye on international arrivals.    GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo-James, SABC news reporter 

Last night, thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets across the UK to counter far-right anti-immigration protests. Anti-racism protesters filled the streets with messages welcoming immigrants, refugees and asylum-seekers. But how did things get to this point – and what is at the heart of it all and what kind of conversations should the United Kingdom be having on immigration moving...

  The DA intends to refer the management of the Nasi iSpani programme and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi to the public protector for investigation, for what the party calls irresponsible promises made by Lesufi to thousands of job seekers. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by DA Gauteng shadow MEC for education, Sergio Isa Dos Santos.   GUEST: Sergio Isa Dos Santos, DA Gauteng sh...

    Another look at Miss SA saga: Post the Department of Home Affair’s revelation that fraud and identity theft may have been committed by the person recorded in Home Affairs records as Chidimma Adetshina’s mother. We assess the true scope of identity theft in South Africa, and we also share some tips on how to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. This as we understand that ID fraud costs South Afr...

Our next guest talks about the Ronald McDonald House and its impact on society”.   GUEST: Jono Leaf-Wright, Lions Cricket CEO  

Former lead investigator in the State Capture Commission Advocate Paul Pretorius has joined the National Prosecuting Authority. Pretorius is a seasoned corporate legal counsel with vast international experience. So what can we expect from him going forward?    GUEST: Advocate Paul Pretorius, Senior Legal Counsel

A man has been voluntarily cleaning the streets of Zimbabwe's second-largest city for five years. #KeepBulawayoClean is a one-man, non-political initiative. He dedicates at least 30 minutes of his time daily to cleaning the streets. The man in question is Tonderai Shoko who joins me on the line to talk about this initiative GUEST: Tonderai Shoko, #KeepBulawayoClean founder

Earlier today, the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority’s Director, Manabela Chauke, delivered the preliminary report of investigations into an illegal military camp disguised as a security training facility in White River, Mpumalanga. Manabela Chauke joins me on the line to talk about the findings of their investigation… GUEST: Manabela Chauke, Private Security Industry Regulatory Autho...

There’s a new app on the market called ‘Be Real’. This app is currently the fastest-growing app on both the charts and among teens. If you know anything about technology, then you’d know Apps come and go, so what makes this one special? Why is it catching millions of teens’ attention all over the world? Dean McCoubrey, the founder of My Social Life will tell us all about it…   GUEST: Dean McCoubre...

Rise Mzansi’s Axolile Notywala has been appointed as GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councilor. This means Notywala will take up dual membership, allowing him to remain a RISE Mzansi member who is active in its structures while representing GOOD as part of the caucus in Council.   GUEST: Axolile Notywala, Rise Mzansi member and GOOD Party’s new City of Cape Town councillor

Property broker, Ash Muller, wrote an interesting piece a couple of days ago looking at the impact of Air BnB in Cape Town compared to the rest of the world. Cape Town currently has just under 30 000 Airbnb listings. Barcelona, in Spain, had a similar problem until there were mass protests that led to the Mayor of Barcelona banning short-term rentals such as Air BnB from the end of 2028.   GUEST:...