The National Pulse

Following the Mail & Guardian report that suggests that Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa is being pursued by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) – we hear from an independent political analyst, Khaya Sithole. Kodwa is reportedly facing corruption and money-laundering charges for a more than R1.6 million alleged bribe he received from an information technology company, EOH Hold...

After being criticised for not prosecuting State Capture cases arising from the Zondo Commission’s report. The Mail & Guardian is reporting that the National Prosecuting Authority has encouraged its prosecutors and investigators not to be scared of going after high-profile cases. We understand that Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa is the next high-profile person that the NPA is pur...

As we observe World Press Freedom Day – SANEF reiterates its urgent appeal to protect journalists in Gaza. as of the 1st of this month, preliminary investigations conducted by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) show that at least ninety-seven journalists and media workers were among the more than 35,000 killed since the war began on October 7—with more than 34,000 Palestinian deaths in Gaz...

With just 27 days left until South Africans head to the polls. Today we assess the African Congress for Transformation’s election manifesto. You may have heard rumours doing the rounds, suggesting that the party may not appear on the ballot paper. Well, guess what, party leader Ace Magashule has assured his supporters that his face will be on the ballot on the 29th of May. So what’s their politica...

Professor Lesiba Teffo attached to the University of South Africa sent us a very interesting text message earlier today on revolutions and what we should have learned from history. Text message reads: "A revolution has a tendency to eat its own children. That season is upon us. Sad, sad, sad. Sad indeed. It could have been avoided had we learned from History. The Compradores turned against their o...

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party says former President Jacoba Zuma is not a coward and he will attend the ANC’s disciplinary hearing which is due to take place next week Tuesday. For more political analysis on this, we are joined by….   GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Political analyst based at Tshwane University of Technology

Joburg Emergency Management Services spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi has given Joburg City Power the greenlight to assess the damage caused by an underground fire along the M1 highway near Braamfontein yesterday. They believe the cause was cable theft and vandalism of underground infrastructure. The fire caused a power outage in several surrounding areas. SABC News Reporter Calvin Dludla revisited t...

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has confirmed that former ANC President Jacob Zuma who is now the leader of the MK Party is expected to be called before the ANC’s Disciplinary Committee next week Tuesday. To elaborate further on this, let’s now speak to…..   GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party spokesperson

    The state prosecutor George Baloyi has taken exception to the defence calling him dishonest in the Senzo Meyiwa trial in the High Court in Pretoria. This follows the defence counsel Zandile Mshololo's criticism after they received requested documents late from the state. Five men are on trial for gunning down Meyiwa at singer Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg in October 2...

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has revealed that Turkiye will join South Africa in its genocide case against Israel at the Internal Court of Justice. We understand that through this move, Turkeye aims to strengthen South Africa’s case. For more on the significance of this announcement and the political dynamics thereof, we are joined by   GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor

Dr Imtiaaz Solliman remembers Dr Yakub Essack who died after suffering a heart attack yesterday. Essack led the organisation’s medical teams on numerous international missions.   GUEST: Dr Imtiaaz Sooliman, Chairman and founder of Gift of the Givers

We learn more about the T4 undersea cable and how it will improve Africa and Asia’s cable infrastructure. We understand that plans are underway to introduce this new cable which will replace the South Africa-Far East (Safe) cable that’s coming to end of life in 2027. For more on this, let’s speak to….. GUEST: Siphumelele Zondi, Lecturer of Multimedia @Durban University of Technology

Cricket South Africa has come under fire for its decision to select only one black African player for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with some South Africans saying that it’s a grave concern and very worrisome that after 30 years of democracy Cricket SA is still battling to articulate its transformation agenda.     GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket commentator

The Electoral Commission of South Africa says there is nothing wrong with meeting with US Ambassador Reuben Brigety just weeks before the May 29 elections. The IEC’s top officials met with Brigety in Pretoria this week, drawing criticism from some circles that the US was apparently influencing the outcome of the polls. The IEC says it has also met with European Union and Latin American ambassadors...

As we commemorate May Day, we hear from Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba who will explain the significance of Employer-Employee relationship in the workplace. GUEST: Professor Mthunzi Mdwaba

DA on minimum wages If the DA comes to power after the May 29 elections, the national minimum wage of R27.58 an hour, or R4,412 a month, will be phased out. This is one of the proposals the DA has made in its economic policy released last week Friday. This was the party’s first in more than a decade. What this means is, if the DA win the May 29 elections, the minimum wage will not be increased “an...

Last night, hundreds of New York City Police officers entered Columbia University in riot gear - sweeping the encampment and the occupied building, detaining protesters. The crackdown at Columbia came alongside chaos at other campuses. Is this the right way to deal with the voices of dissent? Our guest, Professor John H. Stanfield doesn’t think so and says it does not bode well for anyone within o...

President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed on deserving recipients the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo. One of the award recipients was Aggrey Klaaste (posthumously): For his exceptional contribution to quality journalism and as a reporter exposing the cruelties of aparth...

According to Cisco’s 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index – only just 5% of South African companies have ranked at the mature level of readiness which is needed to be resilient against modern cyber security risks. This is very worrying considering the fact that cyber-attacks can cause damage to businesses. Joining us to share some interesting thoughts on this is…..   GUEST: Katlego Ngobeni, Penetrat...

Earlier on, we spoke to the ATM leader, Vuyo Zungula who told us that under the ATM rule they will not protect people who do not respect the right to life for others – hence they are calling for the return of the death penalty. Let’s hear now from someone who disagrees with this call…….   GUEST: Professor Amanda Gouws, Professor of Political Science at the University of Stellenbosch

Yoh, Vote! is a self-funded student project that aims to make voting accessible to every citizen. The platform is made available to anyone who need it to get a sense of which party talks to what they believe in. According to the founders, the project was started as a way to give back to the community because they understand the importance of supporting causes that matter, like voter education. GUE...

    Rise Mzansi held a picket at the JSE offices in Sandton earlier today. The picket was held to protest against the sex-for-jobs scourge in the mining and retail sectors.   Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said the issue was rife in the private and public sectors, adding that the problem was equal to sexual assault and exploitation.   Guest: Gugu Ndima, Rise Mzansi National Spokesperson

    The Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution applied to the Constitutional Court, to be admitted as a friend of the court in the Electoral Commission’s appeal matter. The IEC wants the Electoral Court ruling allowing former president Jacob Zuma to contest a seat in Parliament to be set aside.    Casac’s Lawson Naidoo says a consequence of the Electoral Court’s ruling was t...

Following its recent launch, Shesha eHailing drivers are getting ready to Go Live tomorrow across Gauteng. Its owners are confident that it’s going to revolutionise the way South Africans ride and drive and disrupt the traditional landscape through a focus on safety and unique benefits for riders and drivers. For more on this, let’s speak to ….   GUEST: Nomsa Mdhluli, Shesha’s spokesperson