The National Pulse

The National Union of Mineworkers has embarked on an appeals process – after more than 401 workers were fired by the Gold One mine yesterday. Their dismissal follows what the company deems to have been illegal sit-ins by miners at their underground gold mine in Springs last year. Workers downed tools over a labour dispute on organising rights at the mine leading to over 500 workers failing to resu...

Residents of the Denver temporary shelter were dealt another blow and have lost all their belongings as a result of the recent heavy rain. The structures were erected as a temporary housing solution for the victims of the Usindiso building fire in Marshalltown that claimed the lives of over 77 people in August last year. Some of the displaced fire victims were moved to the area in November. Civil...

Today we celebrate Miss Intombi Yomhlanga 2023 winner, Liyema Lando. Post her victory, Lando said she is hoping to inspire other young girls to believe in themselves and their dreams. The Intombi Yomhlanga beauty pageant celebrates girls who have not been sexually active.   Guest: Liyema Lando, winner of the Miss Intombi Yomhlanga 2023 title

The SACP says it has never approached or delegated any person to approach any entity, public or private, to request funds illegitimately and it has also rejected the allegation that the NSFAS funded its political activities. To elaborate further on this, let’s now speak to…. GUEST: Dr Alex Mashilo, SACP spokesperson

However, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande has denied any wrongdoing on his part and refuted allegations of kickbacks at NSFAS, saying that the report by OUTA was simply orchestrated with the intention to tarnish his reputation. Last week, OUTA announced that it was in possession of recordings of meetings between NSFAS board chairperson, Ernest Khosa and a rep...

Numerous parents from the Mthatha area are struggling to obtain their children's report cards. They allege the schools are withholding the report cards due to fees owed. But the practise of withholding report cards is illegal. Let’s now speak to SABC News reporter Nomzwanele Mngoma 

Today, the ANC is celebrating 112 years since its formation. To celebrate this day, the governing party is hosting a series of events in Mpumalanga and President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the party's January 8th statement to scores of supporters at the Mbombela Stadium in Mpumalanga on Saturday. For more on what this day means to the party and also to talk about the party’s state of r...

Secretary General of the ANC Fikile Mbalula has admitted that the ruling party misled Parliament in 2015 about the infamous Nkandla 'fire pool' to defend former president Jacob Zuma. So following this revelation we ask - what are the consequences for politicians who provide false and misleading information to Parliament? We hear from……Steve Swart…..but before we speak to him, take a listen to what...

Let’s move to the U.S now where the Federal Aviation Administration has grounded more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9 airliners after a window blew out of one of those planes in mid-flight Friday night. Today, major US operators of the Boeing 737 Max 9, cancelled a combined 342 flights as the grounding of the aircraft continues to disrupt their schedules.   GUEST (Los Angeles, U.S): Phuthekgo Mojapele,...

In conversation with a multi-global award-winning Maths and science educator, Dr Khangelani Sibiya - who has been nominated in the Outstanding Educational Influencer of the Year category at the Global Education Awards that are due to take place in the U.S next week. Sibiya will also be competing in the Most Inspiring Global Educator category at the IOER International Pinnacle Awards. For many, he...

Still on Oscar Pistorius: In his prime, Pistorius made headlines for overcoming adversity and attracted huge sponsorship deals from big firms. However, all that came crashing down when he was arrested for the murder of his then girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp in February 2013. So how did all of this affect his image? GUEST: Solly Moeng, founder of DonValley reputation managers 

Oscar Pistorius is at home after his release on parole. This was confirmed by the Department of Correctional Services earlier on today. Reacting to the release of Oscar Pistorius – June Steenkamp (the mother of Reeva Steenkamp) said there can never be justice for her daughter and she also added that she was not certain as to whether Pistorius did serve enough time. While most rights groups and fem...

The inquest into the apartheid police murders of the Cradock 4 - who were murdered by security police in 1985   has been reopened. Now South Africans will get to know the facts about what really transpired in relation to the deaths of Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkonto, Fort Calata and Sicelo Mhlauli - as we understand that there’s new evidence which has never been presented to a court of inquiry befo...

The SABC has secured the rights to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations football tournament and the rest of CAF events for the 2024 season. Total Energies AFCON tournament is a highly anticipated sport spectacle that will take place in Ivory Coast starting from next week Saturday until the 11th of February and will only be available on SABC channels across all broadcasting platforms in South Africa...

Well, 2024 is finally here and a lot has been said about the upcoming national and provincial elections, with some political parties even saying that 2024 is our 1994 – but how true is this assertion – and what’s the current state of affairs in relation to our politics – which political parties are likely to dominate our political sphere this year – are we likely to witness any surprises and who a...

From East London to New York City, Xhosa designer Onwaba Mleve, is set to showcase her Xhosa traditional attire, clothing brand, Zazi Clothing, at New York Fashion Week next month.  Guest: Onwaba Mleve, Owner of  Zazi Clothing

The department of Health says it is working with the Border Management Authority to intensify health screening services at land ports of entry to mitigate against the cross-border transmission of cholera. The Department says it has noted reports about the recent cholera outbreaks in neighbouring countries like Zimbabwe. It has urged travellers returning from cholera-endemic areas to be vigilant fo...

The Labour Court has declared the Rea Vaya bus strike unlawful and unprotected. Business rescue practitioner Mahier Tayob has welcomed the court’s decision, arguing that the workers’ demands are unreasonable. Tayob took over the reins last month after the company was placed under business rescue. He joins us now to advise on the way forward post today’s court ruling.   GUEST: Mahier Tayob, Busines...

Yesterday we spoke to Tshepo Mahlangu, who is the Chairperson of the Lotus Gardens, Atteridgeville and Saulsville Civic Association (Lasca). During our discussion, Mahlangu accused the City of Tshwane of incompetence and  declared that his organisation will embark on an indefinite rent boycott until the city attends to their service delivery concerns. However, the City of Tshwane has responded to...

Frustration mounts for some medical interns still waiting to hear from the national health department regarding their placements for community service. This as the National Department of Health is planning on meeting with its provincial counterparts tomorrow to try and resolve the issue of unplaced medical interns. Guest: Ms Jeanette Hunter, Acting Director General for Health

We examine South Africa’s military commitment to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country is leading the Southern African Development Community’s Peace Mission, asking - what role will the South African National Defence Force play – are they up to the task and do they have sufficient resources to restore peace in the eastern DRC? Joining us for this discussion is……     GUEST: Peter Fabriciu...

South Africa Rainbow Alliance’s Colleen Makhubele says her political party will highlight the needs of the marginalised hospitality and service industry workers. Should Makhubele win big at the upcoming polls, cashiers, guards, waiters, receptionists and cleaners will become one of the Rainbow Alliance’s core policy areas. GUEST: Colleen Makhubele, South African Rainbow Alliance chairperson

A memorial service is being held at the Playhouse in Durban, for veteran playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema, who died in a car crash on December 27. Ngema was a South African playwright, lyricist, composer, director, choreographer, and theatre producer, best known for co-writing the 1981 play Woza Albert! and co-writing the 1988 musical Sarafina! The funeral will be at the same venue on Friday...

  The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority, Dr. Mike Masiapato will be at the Beit Bridge border from 3 to 4 January 2024 to facilitate the return of many travellers from festive holidays. The BMA has a specific focus on the return leg which aims to curb the illegal movement of persons and goods especially cross-border organised criminal elements. GUEST: Dr Mike Masiapato, Commissioner...

Today, Rea Vaya bus commuters were left stranded after PioTrans advised them to seek alternative transportation as services were disrupted due to labour-related issues. Last month, Piotrans, which operates Rea Vaya, was placed under business rescue and Mahier Tayob took over as the business rescue practitioner. Tayob joins us now to elaborate further on what transpired earlier today……   GUEST: Mah...