The National Pulse

Skateboarding genius Jean-Marc Johannes tells us more about his new Guinness World Record. One of the most exciting opportunities that skateboarding has allowed Johannes, is to travel internationally for various competitions, bringing many memorable interactions and events. According to him, skateboarding is a sport that requires a lot of dedication and perseverance. GUEST: Jean-Marc Johannes, Pro...

The Department of Public Enterprises released a statement outlining its intent to apply for leave to appeal the Mango Airlines sale judgment. In the statement, the Department highlighted that the intention of this application is to ensure that all aspects of Mango’s business rescue process are transparent, legally sound, and in the best interest of the South African public. To unpack this statemen...

Let’s now cross live to Mlamli Maneli who is currently covering the EFF provincial shutdown against taxi impoundments, harassment of commuters and service delivery in the Western Cape. The march is expected to end at the Ndabeni Municipal Complex, where a memorandum of demands would be handed over to City officials.   GUEST: Mlamli Maneli, SABC News reporter based in the Western Cape

We revisit the ongoing war in Ukraine, examining its impact on budget allocations in the U.S. This as there is a growing Republican divide over continuing U.S aid to Ukraine. However, U.S President Joe Biden has assured his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenksyy that his country will do all possible to keep the aid flowing.     GUEST: Dr John Stremlau, H onorary Professor of International Rela...

We have been broadcasting live from the Carnivore Restaurant in Muldesdrift. The restaurant is celebrating 30 years in the business and are closing off Heritage Month with a bang. To tell us more about what patrons can expect and they can join the festivities this weekend, we are joined by....    Guest: Bonamy Lewis - Director of Operations for the Recreation Africa Group

The Berlin Global Dialogue is a  new forum bringing together government and business leaders from around the world to discuss the shape of the future global economy. This year's Dialogue is being held under the theme: “Uniting global leaders to shape a world in transition”.   Guest: Mmamoloko Kubayi - Minister of the Department of Human Settlements

Voters in Eswatini are casting their ballots today in a parliamentary election. However, some political analysts say the outcome of this election is not really that important as they argue that the country’s Tinkhundla elections are not democratic. Political parties have been banned in Eswatini since 1973, forcing individuals seeking elected positions to run as independent candidates in the parlia...

We are broadcasting live from the Carnivore Restaurant in Muldesdrift. The restaurant is celebrating 30 years of existence. The restaurant is an award-winning all-you-can-eat dinning experience with a variety of game meat on offer. To tell us more about the restaurant experience and the significance of food our cultural heritage, we are joined by...   Guest: Zach Baepane - Assistant Manager at Car...

October is observed as Transport Month in South Africa and it is used to promote the country’s road safety initiatives, while also creating awareness of the economic benefits of the sector. Earlier on today, Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga together with other stakeholders launched the 18th instalment of the annual October Transport Month (OTM) campaign under the theme: “Siyakha - we are bui...

It is no doubt that the loss of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has left a gaping vacuum in the IFP and a lot has been said about its political future, with some even predicting the party’s demise, arguing that no one can fill Buthelezi’s big shoes, and what makes this observation even more interesting is the fact that the party itself has openly conceded that there will never be a leader like him aga...

An ANC councillor resigned from the uMhlathuze Local Municipality after surviving an assassination attempt on the north coast of KZN this week. Two weeks earlier, an ACDP councillor was gunned down. This is despite the municipality council leadership promising tighter security for the councillor.  While the by-election has been declared and new councillors elected, the vacancy of councillors has a...

ANC stalwart, Aziz Pahad, is being remembered for his many contributions to South Africa - particularly his contributions to the country's policy on the Middle East and his opposition to the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Pahad died at his home in Saxonwold in Johannesburg, surrounded by his family. He was 82. Pahad served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of Parliament from 1994...

Over the past two days, we have been speaking to various role players about the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill that was recently approved by the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education. The bill aims to address various crucial aspects of our education system and it will among other things allow government to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol on school premises. For more reaction o...

ANC stalwart, Aziz Pahad, is being remembered for his many contributions to South Africa - particularly his contributions to the country's policy on the Middle East and his opposition to the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Pahad died at his home in Saxonwold in Johannesburg, surrounded by his family. He was 82. Pahad served as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of Parliament from 1994...

In a bid to address Scotland's long-standing problem with addiction. Scottish authorities have approved the UK's first drug consumption room for users to take illegal drugs under medical supervision. They say there is overwhelming international evidence which demonstrates that safer drug consumption facilities can improve the health, wellbeing and recovery of people who use the facility. To react...

President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded the government of Lesotho on its commitment to cooperate with South Africa to deal with challenges associated with illegal mining. Ramaphosa made these remarks when delivering the opening address of the Inaugural Session of the South Africa – Lesotho Bi-National Commission (BNC) that is currently underway in Pretoria. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News Interna...

It has been a decade since the launch of the National Development Plan (NDP). Given this milestone, the National Planning Commission (NPC) review will assess the country's progress on key NDP targets on poverty, inequality, and unemployment. In the past decade, unemployment has risen from 24% to 32,5% in the last ten years.    In addition, it evaluates the extent to which planning has been institu...

As South Africa gears up for the 2024 National Elections, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) has issued a compelling call to action for all political parties. In  an open letter  addressed to all political parties in South Africa, they have outlined a comprehensive set of demands aimed at strengthening the protection of women and children in society. This includes issues pertain...

MTN South Africa is launching its postpaid online proposition, MTN SuperFlex. This innovative offering aims to revolutionise the way customers experience mobile plans by putting the power of customisation, flexibility, and value back into their hands. For more details on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Bertus Van Der Vyker, General Manager

Earlier on today, RISE Mzansi held a press briefing, outlining the party’s state of readiness ahead of its inaugural People’s Convention that is set to take place next month from the 6th – 8th. During the press briefing, Songezo Zibi, the party’s leader revealed that RISE Mzansi will contest the national elections in every province next year. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…..   GUEST...

According to the 2023 Global Organized Crime Index, South Africa has been described as a shadow market due to the nation being categorized as both a source and destination of human trafficking. Some of the prevalent exploitative practices that have been outlined in the report are sex trafficking, organ smuggling, and forced labour. According to the 2023 US State Department Trafficking of Persons R...

Yesterday, we covered the adoption of the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill by the Portfolio Committee for Basic Education in Parliament. We heard from members of Parliament representing the Freedom Front Plus and the African Christian Democratic Party. The Department of Basic Education wants to respond to comments made surrounding the fairness of the process and public participation. We are joi...

After a two-year break, Stats SA has published new data on the economic performance of the country’s nine provinces. According to the latest figures, Gauteng remains South Africa’s biggest provincial economy as its economy grew by 2,8% last year.   GUEST: Joe De Beer, DDG responsible for Economic Statistics @Stats SA

Earlier today, the Portfolio Committee for Basic Education has adopted the Basic Education Laws Amendment bill.  The Freedom Front Plus, ACDP and DA voted against the Bill. The ANC and the EFF voted for the adoption of the bill. The bill is making amendments surrounding language policy, the role of school governing bodies, corporal punishment, homeschooling and Grade R becoming the compulsory star...

We find out from Chris Pappas, the Democratic Alliance’s KZN Premier candidate for next year’s election, as his party is hoping to unseat the ruling African National Congress in the province. Pappas is very optimistic about the DA’s chances in KwaZulu-Natal and believes that the prospects of winning the province are high.   GUEST: Chris Pappas, uMngeni mayor & DA’s KZN Premier candidate for ne...