The National Pulse

The national grid has collapsed in Nigeria, leaving almost the entire country in darkness. We understand that many households and businesses are currently generating their independent power at higher costs because of the high price of petrol and diesel. For more details on what has caused this problem, we are joined by...... GUEST: Eniola Daniel, Reporter with Guardian in Nigeria

At the heart of this year's conference is supporting the expansion of the Digital Economy. In order to do so, one has to look into Cyber Security and the role it plays when it comes to delivering services. This is particularly important given the headlines on cyber breaches to government departments in the past year. To tell us more about how the Department intends to strengthen digital security,...

With technology advancing at such a rapid rate, the elderly may struggle to keep pace. There is a crucial need for them to enhance their digital skills. Gogos With Vuma, a collaboration between goGoGogo and VUMA Telecommunications help develop and manage programmes aimed at enhancing life opportunities for Gogos and their children. Recently, 59 elderly individuals successfully graduated from a dig...

This three-day event brings together various sectors and stakeholders to showcase their product offerings and expertise to government organizations. The primary goal is to enhance service delivery and promote government modernization. In a gala dinner held last night, our next guest was bestowed with an award for his contribution in the ICT sector.  Guest: Julius Segole - ICT Awards Winner

This week marked a year since a dam burst affecting over 100 homes in  Itumeleng and Charlesville townships. According to News24, none of these homes have been restored. According to Timeslive, a diamond mine company has approached residents to sign settlement letters.  Guest: Hassen Lorgat - Manager Media and Advocacy Officer for the Bench Marks Foundation  

The Senzo Meyiwa trial has been postponed to tomorrow. This comes after Advocate Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, Mthobisi Mncube, demanded the master copy of the disc containing all the pictures downloaded from his client’s cellphone when it was confiscated. SABC News reporter, Horisani Sithole joins us now to furnish us with more details……   GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News...

Ulundi residents are among the thousands of people who are attending the memorial service of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi in the area today. Senior political leaders, members of the AmaZulu Royal family, hundreds of IFP members are also in attendance. To give us a summary of what has transpired so far is…..   GUEST: Vusi Makhosini, SABC News reporter who is currently covering Shenge’s memorial serv...

Republicans in the United States have announced the start of an impeachment investigation into President Joe Biden. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy says the inquiry will focus on allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and obstruction. However, the Democratic leader in the house, Hakeem Jeffries has dismissed the allegations, saying it is an illegitimate impeachment...

We are coming to you live from the Durban International Convention Centre where the State Information Technology Agency is hosting GovTech 2023. This year's theme is: "Platform Economy for Digital Transformation and Inclusive Growth". Today is the second day of the premier ICT conference on the continent where discussions surrounding the digital economy, digital transformation, and inclusive growt...

The Department of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation held a dialogue this afternoon reflecting on what progress South Africa has made on the Sustainable Development Goals. The dialogue also tackled what tools are being used to ensure the country stays on track to reaching the SDG targets.  Next week, leaders will gather for the SDG Summit at the United Nations under the theme: Rescue Plan for Peop...

Earlier this month, the North Gauteng High Court ruled that the Minister of Public Enterprises has 30 days to sell Mango Airline. If the Minister failed to approve the sale of the air carrier, the sale would go ahead without him. In a new statement, the Minister stated he would not be pressured to approve the sale of the airline despite delaying the business rescue process. Minister Gordhan appear...

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has been applauded after saving the life of a fellow passenger who experienced health complications aboard a flight. Dhlomo was on a flight from Durban to Cape Town on Monday morning when a passenger alerted him to a female traveller who was in need of emergency medical assistance.   GUEST: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Deputy Minister of Health

The Economic Freedom Fighters has reserved its right to take the Section 194 committee report on judicial review. The party has called upon political parties to join their legal bid to challenge the removal of Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane. Yesterday, former Public Protector was impeached and is the first official of the Chapter Nine Institution to be removed prior to the end of their tenure. To unpack...

As we continue to focus on the politics of the IFP and its late founding president, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Today we hear from Reverend Musa Zondi who worked closely with Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi for many years as the former secretary general of the party. He joins us now to talk about Shenge’s political legacy. GUEST: Rev Musa Zondi, former Secretary General of the IFP  

The Special Investigative Unit (SIU) has revealed that Eskom did not authorise the intelligence report into corruption that was commissioned by former chief executive Andre de Ruyter. According to the SIU, they are currently considering their next move against those who launched this unauthorised independent investigation.   GUEST: Kaizer Kganyakgo, SIU Spokesperson

Following his Cabinet announcement, Mnangagwa has been accused of nepotism. To look at the political dynamics around this issue, we are now joined by ……..   GUEST: Dr William Mpofu, Political analyst & Senior Research Associate at Good Governance Africa (GGA)

Today, SECTION27 and Blind SA will make oral submissions before the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Their submissions will highlight South Africa’s failure to ratify the “Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.” For more on this, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Demichelle Pe...

This afternoon, Parliament hold a special sitting to debate the report of the Section 194 committee. The committee sought to investigate the suspended Public Protector's fitness to hold office. The majority of members of the committee voted to recommend that the Public Protector be removed from office.  guest:Siviwe Gwarube guest: Vuyo Zungula 

As we remember Prince Buthelezi’s Royal Heritage, we ask, after many years of serving the royal family – how should the Zulu nation remember him? We now unpack Prince Buthelezi’s role as traditional prime minister of the Zulu nation. It was under this role that he managed to serve three Zulu kings, namely; King Bhekuzulu kaSolomon, King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, and King Misuzulu kaZwelithi...

As tributes continue to pour in for Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, former IFP Chief Whip, who was the longest serving Member of Parliament, Koos van Der Merwe says Prince Buthelezi understood that a good work relationship requires trust, respect and open communication. He joins us now to elaborate further on this…… GUEST: Koos van Der Merwe, former IFP MP

We look at the tensions between Pakistan and Taliban. This after Pakistan authorities made it clear that they are not happy about the construction of a structure by the Taliban administration inside Pakistani territory, which they say, violates their country’s sovereignty. However, Afghanistan authorities have raised concerns about the closure of the Torkham crossing, arguing that reasons given by...

As the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off today, with hosts France taking on New Zealand later this evening. Earlier on today, the Ndlovu Youth Choir released their version of World in Union to get behind the Springboks. Most of you would recall that PJ Powers performed this particular song during the 1995 Rugby World Cup that took place here in South Africa. To tell us more about this latest offering...

The National Economic Development and Labour Council held its Annual Summit at Gallagher Estate in Johannesburg. Delegates representing Labour, Government, Civil Society and Business gathered to tackle the socioeconomic challenges facing the country such as unemployment, slow economic growth as well as climate change. Are these gatherings rendering sufficient results? Does the institution still ha...

Business Unity SA has called for greater collaboration with social partners to respond to the poly-crisis facing the country given the fragile economic outlook. We are joined by...    Guest: Kaizer Moyane Business Convenor at NEDLAC