The National Pulse

The World Bank has released a report on the impact that crime has on the economy. The report unpacks the economic cost of crime using business and household surveys to quantify it. In the report, it outlined that crime costs up to R700 billion per year and endangers the nation's growth prospects. To unpack some of the key findings, we are joined by....   Guest: Dr Guy Lamb - Crime & Policing s...

Our next guest argues that the decision made by Parliament to implement the two-pot retirement system next March is a fundamental change to the SA retirement fund landscape. She argues that its implementation should be handled with great care to ensure that all retirement fund members are treated fairly and afforded the opportunity to consider the impact of the changed landscape on their individua...

Parliaments Standing Committee for Justice has recommended that Judge John Hlophe and Judge Nkola Motata be removed from office after committing gross misconduct. This is after the Judicial Service Commission sent a report to Parliament on their impeachment earlier this year. To help us unpack this development, we are joined by… GUEST: Allison Tilley – Coordinator at Judges Matter  

We tell you more about MTN Super Flex which is described as a month-to-month SIM-only mobile plan where you have the flexibility to choose how much data you want. But what sets it apart from existing mobile plans in the market? GUEST: Bertus Van Der Vyver, General Manager for MTN SA  

The impact of inflation was felt the most by consumers where there has been a rise by 0,9% month-to-month. This is due to panic buying of certain food items such as chicken and eggs as a result of the Avian Flu outbreak. Other contributing factors include the cost of transport due to fuel price. The question that consumers will have is whether these results will impact the outcome of the Reserve B...

The Free State Department of Education has released a strongly-worded statement on initiation practices and bullying in public schools. This is after a social media post depicting bullying of a Grade 8 learner surfaced where the learner had visible burn marks. It has been discovered that it was part of an initiation practice for learners living at the border hostel. Thirteen other learners have be...

As South Africa continues to experience more heatwaves - scientists have warned that 2023 will be the hottest year to date, with record-high temperatures observed on land and in the sea, since records began in the mid-18:00s. Joining us to explain why 2023 will be the hottest year to date is….. GUEST: Professor Guy Midgley, Acting Director at the School for Climate Studies @Stellenbosch University

eff six being sanctioned by the standing committee on powers, privileges and immunities. this means that they will  not be allowed to attend the 2024 sona next year, docked pay for one month and have to issue a public apology to the nation. hearing just ended now. eff going to court on monday to appeal. to tell us more, we are joined by…     guest: mercedes besent,sabc parliamentary  reporter

The Northern Cape Department of Roads and Public Works has placed its chief financial officer (CFO) on precautionary suspension after he was allegedly found in possession of at least R600 000 cash in his car. MEC for Public Works in the province says the allegations are being taken very seriously hence she has decided to suspend the CFO.   GUEST: Fufe Makatong, MEC for Public Works in the Northern...

We understand that the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate will reinstate Koko’s case as soon as outstanding aspects of the investigation are completed. It is public knowledge now that the case against Matshela Koko and some 18 other accused was struck off the roll in the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court due to delays in the completion of investigations. Howeve...

We look at how corruption undermines efforts to fight poverty. According to Professor Kedibone Phago, where corruption thrives, as we have seen in many of our municipalities, an increase in poverty becomes inevitable. Phago joins us now to elaborate further on this……. GUEST: Professor Kedibone Phago, Director of the North-West’s Schol for Government Studies

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced that there is a rescue plan in place to support the Master's Office as it struggles with backlogs. This includes providing information kiosks, digitalization, address corruption and changing annual target for turnaround times for cases concluded. The Deputy Minister, John Jeffries, met with the Law Society of South Africa to ad...

Sergeant Batho Mogola has denied that accused number two in the Senzo Meyiwa trial - Bongani Ntanzi - was ordered to take off his clothes to be searched for tatoos. Mogola - who is part of the investigating team - is back on the stand at the High Court in Pretoria. Five men are on trial for the murder of the Bafana Bafana captain who was shot and killed in 2014. Mogola was responsible for the arre...

Israel's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it has recalled its ambassador to South Africa for consultations. This follows what it refers to as the "latest statements from South Africa". This comes just over a week after the International Relations Department formally reprimanded ambassador Eliav Belotsercovsky. This was over conduct that the department described as unfortunate in relation to the...

In a bid to raise awareness of and contribute to efforts towards the early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a study co-authored by a Rhodes University researcher, Dr Nicola Wannenburg, of the Department of Psychology has identified and compiled key symptoms into a guide that healthcare professionals can use to diagnose the disorder at various stages of a child’s development. For more o...

    MPs in the National Assembly will shortly vote on a motion to close the Israeli Embassy in South Africa and to terminate all diplomatic relations with Jerusalem. The ANC's MPs are expected to vote with the EFF's MPs to pass the motion. To tell us more about what to expect this afternoon is our Parliament Correspondent Mercedes Besent

SABC News International Editor Sophie Mokoena unpacks the BRICS Extraordinary Joint Meeting on the Middle-East situation in Gaza and also talks about the significance of the EFF’s motion to close the Israeli Embassy in South Africa.

Orlando Pirates footballer, Thembinkosi Lorch has been has been handed down a suspended sentenced of 5 years and ordered to pay a fine of R100 000 to the organization, People Opposing Women Abuse who work to combat Gender-Based violence in communities. This news comes as Lorch was convicted of assault with the intent of doing grevious bodily harm back in July 2023.  On the eve of 16 Days of Activi...

Last week, we ran a competition to join us with this weekend. He sent the most entries on Friday afternoon and he joined us on Sunday. We are joined by... Guest: Joe Sono - SAFM Mapungubwe Winner

Mapungubwe National Park has something for everyone: whether you're an avid cyclist, bird watcher or caravan enthusiast. To tell us more about what tourists can expect when they make this Park a holiday destination as we head to the summer break, we are joined by...   Guest: Nhlanhla Themba - Senior Marketing Manager

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has called on Transnet to hand over the running of the country’s rail and port networks to the private sector, saying the state transport company’s plan to stop the Richards Bay Transnet Port Terminals from receiving cargo brought in via road is “killing the country”   Guest:  Gavin Kelly -  CEO of Road Freight Association 

Khanya Senior Secondary School principal in the Eastern Cape has been suspended after he allegedly told certain pupils to skip their matric exams as they were unfit to write and didn’t want them to embarrass the school. However, the department of education in the province has intervened and we understand that the pupils are proceeding with exams. To give us more details on this, we are joined by…....

One of the main attractions of the park is its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its significant archeological discoveries. The Mapungubwe Hill is home to fossils, artifacts (gold, beads, spears, pottery, etc) and ancient rocks that are nearly three billion years old. Mapungubwe is also home to the first kingdom of Africa, dating back to 1220 AD. To understand more about the heritage...

Today, Equal Education released its research report into how school infrastructure shapes teaching and learning in South Africa. Key findings from the report show that not having enough classrooms, having classrooms with too many learners (overcrowded classrooms), and having facilities in poor conditions harm the motivation of both learners and teachers.   GUEST: Elizabeth Biney: Equal Education’s...