The National Pulse

Earlier on today, Police minister Bheki Cele and the SAPS leadership briefed the media on recent successes achieved by the police in the fight against crime. During the press briefing Cele said the SAPS continues to respond decisively to crimes linked to critical infrastructure, commercial crimes, stock theft, illegal mining and illicit cigarettes and theft as well as hijacking and smuggling of mo...

Government has increased its efforts to control a severe avian influenza outbreak that has so far killed nearly one million chickens across the country. The department of agriculture, land reform and rural development is appealing to the farmers to report any suspicion of bird flu to the nearest veterinarian. For more on this, we are joined by…. GUEST: Dr Botlhe Modisane, Chief Director for Animal...

The Somaliland's foreign affairs ministry says it has no appetite to entertain any unification talks. This after Uganda President Yoweri Museveni offered to become facilitator in the reunification of Somalia with the breakaway Republic of Somaliland after more than three decades of separation. For more analysis on why these two countries don’t see eye-to-eye, we are joined by….   GUEST: Izak Khomo...

As we continue to observe Heritage Month. The F.W de Klerk Foundation says they are concerned that the right to education and the language of choice is under threat, especially for Afrikaans-speaking people. They are also accusing the government of failing to implement the Constitution’s Official Languages Act. To elaborate further on this is….. Guest. Dave Steward, Chairperson of the F.W de Klerk...

Two US businessmen are now pointing fingers at each other following the failure of Burna Boy’s oncert that was scheduled to take place this past weekend. Gregory Wings, who was the investor of Burna Boy's concert has opened a case of fraud against Sedote Nwachukwu, with whom he co-owns Ternary Media Group. He joins us now to elaborate further on this….. Guest: Gregory Wings  - Investor and Managin...

Hollywood’s writers union says it has reached a preliminary labour agreement with the industry’s major studios in a deal to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production for nearly five months. Guest: Jonathan Handel, Entertainment and Technology Attorney and Journalist. [In Los Angeles]

After being warned by the South African Weather Service about possible heavy storms in the province. The Western Cape Government has activated its disaster centre and has also urged its residents to take serious note of the warning. Joining us to outline their plans on how they are going to contain the situation is… Guest: Anton Bredell: MEC for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Developm...

Let’s now hear from the South African Weather Service as per their warning that the Eastern Cape's coastal areas and the Western Cape's south coast will experience continued gale-force winds today. However, tomorrow - the cut-off low is expected to move away from the country. Guest: Lehlohonolo Thobela, Meteorologist from the SA Weather Service

World News: Following Niger’s military coup that happened two months ago. France has finally decided to pull its ambassador from Niger and it will also phase out its military presence in the next couple of months. To explain what this means is….. Guest on the line (London): Dr David Matsanga, Political analyst  

Guest: Sipho Alphi Mkhwanazi

Today we revisit the Solve for Tomorrow competition that was launched by Samsung earlier this year as part of their contribution to youth empowerment and skills development in the information communication technology sector to help advance the country’s Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) agenda. The key objective of this initiative is to increase interest and proficiency in Science, Technology, En...

Johannesburg Water and the office of the MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services briefed the media about the current water challenges being experienced in Johannesburg. The Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant had a power failure and residents have not been able to access water since Wednesday. The City is also experiencing level one water shedding to conserve the water supply. To share the o...

MMC for Safety in the City of Johannesburg, Mgcini Tshwaku outlines the objectives of the undercover unit that has been appointed to find building hijackers in the CBD. According to him, significant progress has been made in identifying several suspected masterminds behind the hijacking of buildings in the inner city. GUEST: Mgcini Tshwaku, MMC for Public Safety in Johannesburg

The ANC in Gauteng has welcomed the renaming of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, saying she deserves to be honoured. Next week Tuesday, Mayor of Johannesburg Kabelo Gwamanda will lead the official renaming ceremony which will also coincide with mama Winnie’s 87th birthday. GUEST: Lesego Makhubela, Spokesperson for the ANC in Gauteng

Has the Western model of democracy failed Africa? Guinea's military leader Mamady Doumbouya is of the view that it is not working for the continent. He told the UN General Assembly yesterday that “Africa is suffering from a governance model that has been imposed on it - a model that is good and effective for the West but is difficult to adapt to our realities, our customs and environment.” Does he...

Guest: PAULA PROUDLOCK SENIOR RESEACHER AT THE CHLID INSTITUTE

Following political tensions between South Africa and the United States of America that were largely informed by South Africa's close relationship with Russia. The two countries have announced that South Africa will continue to host a US-Africa trade summit in November as initially planned. The meeting will discuss the future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which allows duty-free...

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 8.25%. This is a welcome reprieve for consumers battling to cope with the rising cost of living. For more analyis on this, we are joined by....   GUEST: Dr Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer @Wits Business School  

As we celebrate Heritage Month - today we tell you more about South Africa's upgraded coins. The fourth decimal coin series issued by the Reserve Bank celebrates South Africa's natural heritage. This month, the bank is putting the spotlight on these coins. Let's now speak to one of the designers who designed one of the new coins, Sujay Sanan who for the past decade his work has engaged with natura...

Last week, Minister Pravin Gordhan and the Department of Public Enterprises were ordered to approve the sale of Mango within 30 days. A union that has closely followed the business rescue process of the airline in the past two years has called on the Minister to adhere to the court order. To help us unpack the implications of the sale of Mango has on workers and the accessibility of air travel for...

Residents of Swellendam took to the streets and blocked the N2 over a stand-off with the local municipality after a meeting last night ended with a 24 hour shutdown being announced. The municipality has experienced incidents of arson and the destruction of public property over the past month. Officials have called for law enforcement to apprehend those responsible. The residents have raised grieva...

Nomusa Dube-Ncube, Premier of KZN: "Unpacking The 2023 Climate Week, currently underway in New York"

Following last night's lightning. The City of Tshwane has revealed that the temporary pyramid substation which was built next to Rooiwal Power Station has caught fire, burning the transformer, including the container. However, the fire has been contained. To explain how the City will repair all the damage is....   GUEST: Themba Fosi, City of Tshwane MMC for Utilities  

Our guest, Duncan MacLeod reacts to Elon Musk's recent announcement that he intends to charge a monthly subscription fee for X users. This as numerous X users are not pleased about this latest development. Musk has introduced a number of changes since he completed his acquisition of Twitter, which is now known as X. But what informed his thinking this time around? Joining us for this discussion is...

As the 2024 general elections are fast approaching, today we look at the Multiparty Democracy Fund, as you are probably aware that the fund is there to raise funds for parties represented in the National Assembly and the provincial legislators. But what does this fund mean for South Africa's democracy and why is it important for businesses and individuals to donate towards this fund? Joining us to...