The National Pulse

Several reports suggest that a coup attempt is possibly underway in Niger. Apparently, President Mohamed Bazoum is currently negotiating with armed forces who have blocked access to the Niamey Presidential palace. May i also add that the situation is unclear at present. To look at this, we are now joined by…… GUEST: Nixon Katembo, African affairs commentator who also works for Channel Afrika

As Twitter goes through a process rebranding and dropping the bird as its logo, Tiktok is introducing for text only posts. Tiktok has been a video only platform since its inception. It will now allow users to post using text only. The platform says it wants to broaden options for content creators. It will allow users to add coloured backgrounds and stickers to their posts, with a limit of 1,000 wo...

Four people were shot dead during a shootout at a taxi rank in Port Sheptone in KwaZulu-Natal today. It is alleged assailants fired shots at a taxi with occupants inside. Four other people are in a critical condition. The motive for the shooting has not been established yet. We’re now joined by KZN police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker.

Guest: Evan Swart, CEO @Mitchells Plain District Hospital

The National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers says the North West government plans to terminate contracts of more than 15 000 Expanded Public Works Programme workers. Members of the union held a march to the Public Works office in Mahikeng to raise their concerns. They accuse the government of intending to terminate so they can replace workers with people who will vote for the ruling par...

Guest: Matshube Mfoloe - North West Public Works Spokesperson.

Following several videos of private citizens wearing prison uniform replicas, circulating on social media. The Department of Correctional Services has cautioned those involved in such acts to stop with immediate effect, reminding them that such conduct is illegal and punishable in law. GUEST: Singabakho Nxumalo: Spokesperson, Department of Correctional Services

The U.S has announced sanctions against three Malian officials, accusing them of coordinating the spread of Russia's Wagner mercenary group in the West African country. U.S Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says civilian casualties have more than tripled since Wagner forces were deployed there.   GUEST (ZIMBABWE): Lenin Ndebele, Head of News24 Africa Desk

Today is day two of BRICS national security advisors meeting. The meeting is expected to discuss security related matters and we also understand that the issue of Saudi Arabia and UAE potentially joining BRICS may also be discussed.   GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC Foreign Editor

In another example of why people should refrain from abusing sick leave, SARS has won its case against an employee who was fired for dishonesty. Benneth Mathebula who was a junior investigator took sick leave in 2020, however, on the day he claimed he was sick, his supervisor saw him at the EFF’s march against Click’s racist advert. On return, he was asked why he had been dishonest about his where...

Non-Profit Organisation Khulisa Social Solutions has been recognised for its charity work in Alexandra and other vulnerable communities in South Africa with two awards. The latest awards received by Khulisa are the ‘CEO Today Africa Award’ and ‘Best Social Solutions Not-for-Profit 2023.   GUEST: Lesley Ann Van Selm, Founder and Managing Director of Khulisa Social Solutions

Eight members of the SAPS who were caught on camera assaulting civilians on the N1 are appearing in court today. The media has been granted permission to record proceedings. They were caught on camera in a video that went viral a few weeks ago. What has happened in court so far? We’re now joined by SABC News Reporter, Prabashni Naicker.

The department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed an outbreak of African swine fever in the Mnquma, Makana and Nelson Mandelay bay municipalities. This is a highly contagious viral disease that mainly affects domestic and wild pigs. Villagers in the areas say it is better to slaughter their pigs before the department culls them to try and curb a spread. Many of them depend on pig f...

We look at Mbalula’s controversial remarks about Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Speaking at the ANC Women's League conference yesterday, Secretary-General of the ANC Fikile Mbalula expressed frustration about the state of Transnet and suggested that Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan must fix the logistical firm or face being moved. Mbalula has since clarified his remarks, say...

Spain’s Popular Party has won the country’s national elections, but it fell short of its hopes of scoring a much bigger victory and forcing the removal of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Joining us to explain what’s likely to happen moving forward is…..   GUEST: Marta Garrich, Spanish political affairs

Today we celebrate one of our own, Songezo Mabece, SAfm’s presenter of ‘The Viewpoint’. Mabece and the Trek4Mandela team have successfully summited Mount Kilimanjaro as part of raising awareness and support on menstrual health for the Caring4Girls programme.   GUEST: Songezo Mabece, SAfm Presenter of ‘The Viewpoint’

Yesterday we spoke to Gauteng health MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko about the shortage of 18 neonatal ICUs in Gauteng hospitals. During the interview, the MEC said he had spoken to Gauteng DA’s shadow health MEC Jack Bloom about the shortage and from what she understood, they had an understanding. We now have Jack Bloom, on the line and he wants to respond to that interview.

In its bid to increase its skills pool and empower young people, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure held a career exhibition for opportunities in the oceans and built environment. They also used the exhibition to announce on newly proclaimed small harbours that will be built in provinces like KWaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape. We’re now joined by Minister o...

One person has been injured after an ammonia cylinder exploded at a factory in Chloorkop, Kempton Park, earlier today. The exact cause of the incident is still unknown, however, the injured employee was treated on scene and has since been transported to hospital with minor injuries. GUEST: William Ntladi,  Ekurhuleni Emergency Services spokesperson

Advocate Charles Mnisi, the lawyer for accused number three, is currently cross-examining Zandile Khumalo in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. She was present when Meyiwa was shot and killed at his girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo's home in Vosloorus, east of Johannesburg. Mnisi has put it to Khumalo that state witness Mthokozisi Twala will come and testify that accused number 2 had a knife during the alleg...

ANC Women’s League Conference is currently underway at the St George’s hotel in Pretoria. You may recall that last week, the women’s league was forced to postpone the conference by a week over disputes relating to the credentials of delegates. For more on the status of the conference, we are joined by….   GUEST: Khusela Diko, Member of the ANC Women’s League National Task Team

Wandile Sihlobo helps us understand the ramifications of India’s decision to ban rice exports. Currently, India accounts for more than 40% of world rice exports and the cut in shipments could inflate global prices already pushed up by the crisis over the Ukrainian grain export deal.   GUEST: Wandile Sihlobo, Agricultural Economist Expert

It is a busy period for the Gauteng Education department. Tomorrow is the last day for parents to do online applications for grade 1 and 8 in Gauteng. The department says no applications will be accepted after the deadline. Over 700 000 applications have been successfully submitted so far. All parents will outstanding documents need to submit them by the 28th of July. The department has also launc...

THE INNERVIEW: What informs widespread dysfunction in Municipalities and how do we ensure that our municipalities fulfil their constitutional obligations to ensure sustainable, effective and efficient municipal services? Addressing a development model conference at Stellenbosch University not so long ago, Cogta Minister Thembi Nkadimeng said education qualification requirements needed to be introd...

GUEST: Chef Coo Pillay, Founding Director of Chefs with Compassion GUEST: Hanneke van Linge, Founding Director of Chefs with Compassion and Founder of Nosh Food Rescue