The National Pulse

Former Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize seems to be making his political comeback. Dr Mkhize resigned in August last year after being implicated in the Digital Vibez Scandal. When he stepped down, he said he was doing so in order to bring certainty and stability to the health portfolio. He was recently cleared from wrongdoing by a parliamentary committee. A group of traditional leaders who attended...

The South African Union of Students has been inundated with numerous horrifying reports of alleged rape incidents and cases in several universities, and they are concerned that in many instances of reported cases to university authorities, perpetrators receive a lousy momentary suspension. So what do they propose should happen moving forward? Joining us for this discussion is…..   Gues...

The world’s top leaders are currently meeting in Davos to tackle global issues and find solutions to the world's most urgent challenges. Minister of Human Settlements and the Head of Cabinet Economic Cluster, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, is leading a high-level delegation of over 35 business and institutional leaders, representing South Africa. She joins us now to discuss South Africa’s i...

The Foreign Press Association Africa has voiced its concerns against media outlets who are using images of black people alongside stories of the monkeypox outbreak in North America and the United Kingdom. They say they find this to be very insensitive. To explain why, we are joined by…. Guest: Sophie Mokoena, Deputy Chairperson of the Foreign Press Association Africa & SABC’s Fore...

Who remembers the whistle girl? A video of the young lady lading blowing a whistle while dancing went viral on social media just before we went to lockdown in 2022. Well, her name is Renei Solana and she’s not just an entertainer. In true definition of sizenza zonke, photographs of her have been making rounds this week, for different reasons this time around. The social media sensation from...

Classes were suspended at Effingham Secondary School in Durban today. This follows a fight that broke out in the school as it deals with allegations of racism. A private security company was called by the school. Videos from the incident have caused uproar on social media as armed security guards are seen manhandling and dragging students. In one of the videos an officer in Durban Metro Police uni...

We tell you more about Joburg’s Pothole Patrol App that has successfully repaired just over 100, 000 potholes in Johannesburg in the course of one year. This noble initiative is spearheaded by the country’s two top insurance companies, Dialdirect and Discovery Insure in partnership with the City of Johannesburg.   Guest: Anton Ossip, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Insure

International prosecutor Serge Brammertz has once again accused South Africa of protecting Fulgence Kayishema, a Rwandan genocide suspect who has been on the run for decades. Kayishema was Rwanda’s inspector of the judicial police and the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals accuses him of having played an important role in the 16 April 1994 massacre at Nyange church...

In response to the alarming youth unemployment figures. Today, the University of the Witwatersrand launched the Wits Entrepreneurship Clinic that is aimed at developing and mentoring aspiring young entrepreneurs to become the future job creators and drivers of economic development in Africa. To elaborate more on this, we are joined by….. Guest: Dr Robert Venter, Project leader for the new W...

In a wide ranging interview, Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele talks about South Africa’s flag fiasco, the Presidential Imbizo which is due to take place tomorrow in Mpumalanga and government’s multi-faceted interventions for the victims of the KwaZulu-Natal floods. You may recall that recently – the Democratic Alliance alleged that the National Treasury is re...

In a wide ranging interview, Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele talks about South Africa’s flag fiasco, the Presidential Imbizo which is due to take place tomorrow in Mpumalanga and government’s multi-faceted interventions for the victims of the KwaZulu-Natal floods. You may recall that recently – the Democratic Alliance alleged that the National Treasury is re...

YOUR MONEY FNB SERIES: “Today we look at 5 key considerations for SMEs when choosing a business bank account”.    Guest: Khathu Ramoliko, Head of Pricing at FNB Commercial

So, what is Monkeypox and should we be worried about it? There are reports of an outbreak of a viral disease that has been detected in the UK, US and parts of Europe including Portugal and Spain. The disease transmits through close contact and was first detected in monkeys. The virus causes fever symptoms and a bumpy rash and has two strains with origins in DRC and parts of West Africa. We are sti...

How should universities respond to sexual violence that happens on their campuses. A UCT student alleges she was raped by a professor, and claims the university has been silencing her. In response to the allegations, UCT Vice Chancellor Professor Mamokgethi said the student has refused help from the university and there should say what her real agenda is. A statement that caused uproar on social m...

Spain intends to introduce medical leave for women who suffer from severe period pains and if they succeed, they will become the first country in Europe to do so. The proposal comes amid a campaign by feminists worldwide to demolish taboos around periods, but it has drawn criticism from Spanish unions, who warn that menstrual leave could prompt employers to prioritise men when hiring. Guest: Marta...

Some great news for South African journalism and one of our own here at SABC. Morning Live Anchor Leanne Manas has been bestowed with a National Order of Merit for her contribution to South African journalism. On Tuesday she was honoured with the Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite on behalf of French President Emmanuel Macron. This is in recognition of her role she has played in advanc...

Police are investigating two Pretoria teachers who were caught on camera hitting toddlers at a crèche in Pretoria. In the video that has cause uproar on social media, a mother and her daughter who teach at Darwin’s Educational Playground Aftercare are seen manhandling and beating toddlers. The video was recorded by another teacher at the school. Parents of the children have removed th...

Eastern Cape Police have launched a manhunt for two suspects following a shooting that left six people wounded and one person dead at the Mdantsane Highway taxi rank. It is alleged the two suspects shot at a car with two occupants. One of the occupants died, while the other sustained injuries. Five other people who were at the taxi rank were hit by stray bullets. For more details on that we are no...

In recognition of Africa month, government will host a discussion on Thursday. The panel discussion is themed ‘Advancing Patriotism, Social Cohesion and Citizenry Rights to SafeGuard South Africa and its Institutions”. The discussion seeks to appeal to South Africans to find solutions to some of the issues that make social cohesion hard in the country and raise awareness on the importa...

The weekly status of reservoirs released by the Department of Water and Sanitation this week demonstrate a recurrent downswing of water levels compared to same period last week. The Department of Water and Sanitation is once again pleading with members of the public to utilise water with caution since we are at the dawn of winter season.   Guest: Sputnik Ratau, Spokesperson for the Department...

Earlier on today, Swazi Solidarity Network together with United Eswatini Diaspora picketed outside Milk Park hospital where eSwatini’s Queen mother and the King’s daughter are currently receiving medical treatment. Their demand is that South African hospitals should not assist them as King Mswati is responsible for collapsing eSwatini’s healthcare system.   Guest: Lucky...

Minister of Agriculture in Botswana, Fidelis Molao has revealed that the country’s government remains steadfast in its commitment not to lift its ban on vegetable imports. This as part of supporting farmers in Botswana and fostering agricultural independence. He also warned that they intend to ban more over the next two years. To help us understand what this means for the farming sector in B...

It is not the first time Stellenbosch University is in hot water over racism experienced by students on their campus. Many have been asking why the university hasn’t already expelled Theuns du Toit after he urinated over a black student’s belongings. Student organisations have condemned the incident and are calling for an expulsion. The university has suspended du Toit as it investigat...

The Congress of South African Trade Unions is condemning the department of Arts and Culture’s plan to spend R22 million on a national monument flag project. The 100-meter flag at the Freedom Park Heritage site. The department says it will not only be a tourist attraction, but it will serve as a symbol of unity. Cosatu says this is a waste of money, and Arts and Culture Minister, Nathi Mtheth...

The criminal case involving military veterans who allegedly held senior government officials hostage in October last year has been withdrawn. According to the NPA, the case was withdrawn following successful representations by the accused. For more on this, we are joined by SABC News Reporter, Ofentse Setimo.