The National Pulse

There’s more drama in the ANC in the North West. Disgruntled members of the party want to take their bid to have the results of the recent elective conference declared null and void. The party held a conference three weeks ago where Nono Maloyi was elected provincial chairperson. The conference was marred by disruptions and delays as some members alleged there were bogus delegates. The conference...

Earlier today, the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association - staged a protest outside the Public Protector’s offices in Pretoria, demanding an end to the growing number of illegal bus ranks in the Johannesburg CBD. To tell us more about their list of demands is ……     Guest: Phumudzo Mokhwathi, Chairperson of the African Unite Borders Bus Trucks Association

The Comrades Marathon was a success this weekend after a two year break due to Covid-19. The top five participants are all South African. Marathon winner, Tete Dijana from the North West took first place, winning the first place in the men’s race after beating his teammate and Defending Champion, Edward Mothibi who came second. The race wasn’t without hurdles, Russian runner, Alexandra Morozova to...

Small and Medium Enterprises are the backbone of the South African economy. They create employment for a significant percentage of the population and they take the most risks. Old Mutual has a new offering that is tailor made to meet the needs of SMEs.   Guest: Nobesuthu Ndlovu, SME Director at Old Mutual

Director-General in Kwazulu-Natal Premier's office, Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize was arrested this morning on allegations of defeating the ends of justice and intimidation. Her arrest is linked to an investigation that was launched after the chairperson of the Mhlathuze Water Board alleged there had been irregular appointments of service providers at the water entity.   Guest: Brigadier Thandi Mbambo, Haw...

The Congress of the People has placed party president Mosiuoa Lekota on suspension for sowing divisions within the party and for alleged corruption and promoting the removal of elected leaders. Cope revealed today that the party’s national leadership advised Lekota on several occasions that given his lack of energy and strength to lead the party, he must step back. Although he agreed on all those...

We outline the objectives of the UN’s Africa Climate Week, which is currently underway in Libreville, Gabon. According to the United Nations, Climate Week will explore resilience to climate risks, the transition to a low-emission economy, and environmental protection. For more on this, we are joined by…..    Guest: Thando Lukuko, National Coordinator @ SA Climate Action Network  

According to the latest Economic Survey of South Africa that has been published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), South Africa’s growth underperformed during the past decade. The survey also revealed that the country’s labour market is particularly weak, contributing to wide income inequality, leading to losses of human capital and potential growth. For more on...

Civil Society organisation, DearSA will litigate against government in a bid to limit Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla’s powers under the planned amendment to the National Health Act. The NGO says if not challenged, the health minister will have powers to enforce regulations while bypassing public scrutiny. It also says there is not much of a difference between the state of disaster that was lifted...

Earlier today, assets worth R75 million belonging to former police officials which include luxurious homes in Sandton and Pretoria, were seized by the NPA’s Asset Forfeiture Unit. According to the NPA, the assets include at least 19 immovable properties linked to the accused as well as approximately 115 vehicles which includes 3 trucks. NPA’s Investigating Directorate spokesperson Sindisiwe Seboka...

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu just gave an update on the state of water and sanitation to mark one year since he took over the portfolio. According to him, dam levels across the country are stable and only the Eastern Cape and some parts of the Western Cape remain a huge concern due to persistent drought that continues to affect these two provinces negatively.     Guest: Senzo Mchu...

Yesterday, California approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035, citing an urgent need to address climate change. Also what this means is that, car makers will now have to introduce cleaner vehicles faster under the new rules. So what can South Africa learn from this move? Joining us for this conversation is…..  Guest: Thami Masemola, Publisher @InfoRide...

THE INNVERVIEW: Today we focus on the state of the Eastern Cape, asking – Is there a political will to address the province’s socio economic challenges?     Just two days ago, Stats SA revealed that the province has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Also what is perplexing is the fact that in the past ten years, Eastern Cape hasn’t improved that much as it remains trapped in structural...

Following several media reports about the death of a 15-year-old Soweto boy. The SA Human Rights Commission has decided to investigate the circumstances around his death. It is reported that Tiro Maolusi committed suicide after his teacher allegedly mocked his sexuality.   Guest: Buang Jones - Gauteng Provincial Manager at the South African Human Rights Commission 

The community of Hambanathi and surrounding areas in Tongaat in Kwazulu-Natal took to the streets today, barricading roads and torching a water tank. The angry residents say they have not had clean water in months. Supply of water in the area was interrupted by floods that damaged infrastructure, including local water treatment plants. We are now joined by KwaZulu-Natal’s MEC for Cooperative Gover...

Today was the memorial service of Abahlali Basemjondolo leader, Lindokuhle Mnguni. The 28 year old activist was the chairperson of the Cato Manor branch of the shack dwellers’ movement. It is alleged his killers hunted him down until they found him. He had been in hiding following death threats after he witnessed the murder of one of the movement’s leaders. He is the third leader of Abahlali BaseM...

The Ingonyama Trust Board has lost its court bid to set aside the Pietermaritzburg High Court ruling which ordered it to refund people it charged for occupying tribal land under its care. Following this ruling, Ingonyama Trust is now required to stop the practice of signing lease agreements with communal land occupiers and pay back all rentals that it has received to date.  Guest: Jerome Ngwenya,...

Chrispin Phiri explains new amendments to the Child Justice Act. According to the new act, children below the minimum age of criminal capacity of 12 years may no longer be arrested or charged by the South African Police and may also not be prosecuted for the commission of a criminal offence.     Guest: Chrispin Phiri, Spokesperson for the minister of justice and constitutional development  

a group of Kenyans who were forcefully evicted from their land by British settlers during colonial rule filed a case against the UK at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to demand justice. The victims from the Talai and Kipsigis communities in Kericho County who suffered at the hands of the British colonialists number over 100,000. They were evicted from ancestral lands around Kericho in th...

The Competition Commission says it has found possible 'opportunistic' increases in the price of sunflower oil. Competition watchdog’s report says sunflower oil processor prices increased by 72% in 2022, while the price of sunflower seeds remained relatively stable. It says the growing concentration along the sunflower oil value chain from sowing to refining has created a risk of opportunistic pric...

Following the introduction of the International Trade Administration Commission which came into effect last month. We are told that South Africans may face a severe shortage of French fries in coming months, due to new import duties on European producers. What puts us in this situation apparently is that our country’s potato industry does not supply enough raw material to meet the local market’s n...

SASSA has added new regulations in the process of administering the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant. Recipients have to confirm they are still in need of the grant every three months. If they do not re-engage with SASSA every three months, it will be assumed they no longer require the grant.  There is also a requirement that recipients cannot unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educat...

One of Durban’s busiest roads, Dr Pixley kaSeme street was brought to a standstill today as workers joined in the shutdown against the rising cost of living. They read their memorandum before handing it over at City Hall. Some businesses closed today to make way for the march to take place without much interruption to their businesses. What exactly is in their memorandum?    Guest: SABC News Repor...

Health MEC in Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba says the province’s health system is being abused by undocumented foreign nationals. In the clip posted on Twitter, Ramathuba can be seen telling a woman from Zimbabwe that her country must take responsibility for her health problems as her department does not have the budget to accommodate foreign nationals. The video has since generated mixed reactions,...