The National Pulse

Bring your friends, share your favourite dishes, sips, stories, and make this the best last weekend ever. Let’s raise our glasses as we celebrate the legacy of Beerhouse together.” That was the message shared on social media by the Long Street tasting room and eatery, Beerhouse, as it prepared to close its doors. Management cited extortion as a major factor behind the decision, marking the end of...

Gauteng MEC for education, Matome Chiloane, says he will launch an independent investigation into Pretoria High School for Girls to determine whether a culture of racism exists at the school. This follows the SGB finding a group of grade 12 pupils not guilty on allegations of racial misconduct.   GUEST: Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson

Tomorrow, the SA Public Service Commission will host the inaugural General Meeting of the Chairperson of the SADC Public Service Commissions Forum. Joining us to outline the objectives of the gathering is…..   GUEST: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Chairperson of the SA Public Service Commission

Following weeks of anti-government protests in Bangladesh. The country’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned with immediate effect and left the country. Post her resignation, we understand that an interim government will be formed soon but for now though, Army Chief Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman is currently in charge. To explain what this means and also to talk about the power of the people is…..   GU...

Mali has decided to end diplomatic relations with Ukraine following an admission of Ukrainian involvement in a recent deadly terrorist attack in the West African country where dozens of Malian soldiers and mercenaries from Russia's Wagner group were killed in days of clashes with Tuareg separatist rebels and fighters linked to al-Qaeda. Politically speaking – what does it all mean and how does thi...

Earlier on today, water and sanitation ministry briefed the media on departmental plans and priorities. During the briefing, Minister Pemmy Majodian revealed that since being sworn in on 3 July, her office has been inundated with calls and messages from the public and local and provincial political leaders regarding challenges with water and sanitation service delivery at local level. She however...

One-On-One with Dr Mamphela Ramphele about her journey, career, dedication and many other things that you didn’t know about her. Through her story, we hope to inspire others.   GUEST (Zoom): Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Chairperson of the Archbishop Tutu IP Trust 

  Paul Modjadji’s 10 country African tour is chronicled in an enthralling new fourteen-part travelogue on SABC 1. Covering countries including Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, the documentary follows Modjadji as he explores Africa’s rich youth and dance culture.   GUEST: Wandile Molebatsi, Series Producer from Coal Stove

The Nelson Mandela Foundation released a statement a few days ago announcing that the foundation’s Board of Trustees have appointed the organisation’s new Chief Executive in Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi. Dr Buthelezi will occupy this position from the 1st of October 2024.   GUEST: Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi, new Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation  

News breaking around one thirty today suggested that the 12 Pretoria Girls High learners at the center of a racism row at the school were found not guilty of misconduct by a panel chaired by an advocate. It is understood that some of the girls will also be reinstated as Prefects at the School.   GUEST: Matakanye Matakanya 

The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Chairperson Mosotho Moepya has welcomed the commission's and Political Party Funding system’s fourth consecutive clean audit reports. He joins us now to explain what this latest achievement means for the commission…..   GUEST: Mosotho Moepya, Chairespon of the Independent Electoral Commission

We look at the ongoing protests in Nigeria. This as many Nigerians across many states are demanding better governance that will ease inflation and change the country’s worsening economic situation and the increasing cost of living. For an update on this, let’s speak to….   GUEST: (Nigeria): Eniola Daniel, Reporter for The Guardian Nigeria

Former National Commissioner of police and current CEO of the Safer South Africa Foundation, Riah Phiyega joins us to discuss youth empowerment and why it’s important to teach young people the art of debating. This as she says debating has the potential to cultivate crucial skills such as strategic thinking and leadership. We are also joined by …….Kuhle Sicatsha who is a student at Fort Hare Unive...

There’s a clip of Hellen Zille doing rounds on social media where she addresses a question about the GNU. Zille says what we have now in government is NOT a Government of National Unity but a coalition between the ANC, DA and other parties. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula responded to this during a presser today and said the Democratic Alliance’s Helen Zille is a mouthpiece who seeks to sow d...

    Earlier today, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa tabled her departments budget vote in the Gauteng Legislature. The MEC joins me on the line to highlight some of the key points from her speech   GUEST: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development

    The South African Human Rights Commission has warned against Xenophobic comments made on social media against Miss SA contestant, Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina.   GUEST: Advocate Sandra Makoasha, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

Let’s now tell you more about the international women in leadership summit that commences tomorrow here in Johannesburg. The conference will be held under the theme 30 years in democracy and progress towards gender equality in South Africa. To tell us more about the objectives of this conference is …. GUEST: Bea Hackula, President of Africa for Africa Women’s Conference  

ANC NEC Meeting - just how vital is this meeting post the party’s poor performance in this year’s national and provincial elections. SABC news reporter Ntebo Mokobo is covering this all important gathering and he joins us now to talk about some of the crucial issues that the party is likely to discuss.   GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News political reporter

Earlier on today, national police commissioner Fani Masemola announced that police have every right to defend themselves from criminals who shoot at them first. Masemola was reacting to criticism of the shootouts between police and suspects as was witnessed recently in KwaZulu Natal. But what about those who argue that police can’t be trigger happy?   GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Independent crime, vi...

About 123 countries are demanding that Cuba be excluded from the list of state sponsors of terrorism that has been drawn up by the U.S government. These countries are arguing that the list violates the fundamental principles of international law. To react to this, let’s speak to…..   GUEST: Bryan Brito: Cuba’s Deputy Head of Mission

How does Telkom support businesses in their digital transformation efforts, and what unique value does Telkom bring to the table?   GUEST: Randall Abrahams, Group Executive for digital solutions @Telkom SA

DA ministers in the government of national unity (GNU) are making the ANC look bad as DA ministers outperform their ANC counterparts; senior ANC members have complained. Several DA ministers, as well as Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie of the Patriotic Alliance, have been mopping the floor with the ANC, making its ministers appear "incompetent". These were some of the concerns rais...

The University of Johannesburg is breaking new ground in legal education with its trailblazing Virtual Reality Courtroom Game. This cutting-edge initiative not only marks a first for South Africa but is also a groundbreaking development for the entire African continent.   GUEST: Professor Michele van Eck, Associate Professor and Head of Department of Private Law at the University of Johannesburg F...