The National Pulse

    Traffic volumes were still rising at the Lebombo border earlier today, with some people choosing to walk long distances to get their passports stamped. Let’s get the latest update from…   GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

    Post today’s Tavern Safety Summit. We outline the objectives of today’s gathering as we understand that it was aimed at strengthening safety, compliance and collaboration within the tavern and hospitality sector.   GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

    On Monday this week, I spoke to Dr. John Malomo, member of the section 22 committee about the CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework being published for public consultation. The South African Church Defenders has a view on this and I am now joined on the line by…   GUEST: Apostle Sniko Nxesi, SACD Co-ordinator in the Western Cape

    Mail and Guardian has published its 2025 Cabinet Report Card that examines and rates President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance and his Cabinet. To tell us more about this year’s assessment report is …….   GUEST: Japhet Ncube, Mail & Guardian’s Editor in Chief 

    The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos surfaced allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, discharging a gun in public. The incident reportedly occurred in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, this past weekend. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, Spokesperson for the ANC in the Weste...

    Section 22 Committee has published a draft Self-Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector for public consultation. The framework proposes establishing an independent Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability to certify organisations that meet specified standards.   GUEST: Dr John Malomo, member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian sector

    The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, has appointed Dr. Molefinyana Phera as the Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government, with effect from 01 January 2026. Dr. Molefinyana Phera joins me on the line to talk about this appointment as well as his vision for the Free State Provincial Government…   GUEST: Dr. Molefinyana Phera, in-coming Dire...

    South Africa is currently in the most dangerous period of the year for scam calls, SMS fraud and impersonation scams, with new communication-risk data showing a sharp increase in fraudulent activity between November and January. To address this, Truecaller has launched a nationwide festive season scam safety campaign that is intended to educate the public. For more on this, I am join...

    The Eastern Cape Department of Health has intensified its collaboration with social partners as part of a targeted response to the rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province, while simultaneously strengthening support systems for vulnerable new mothers and newborns during the festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Ingrid...

    The MK Party in Gauteng is calling for Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to be replaced amid a spade of rampant shootings in the province. The party is of the view that Mthombeni has dismally failed to lead Gauteng police as crime remains a major problem in the province.   GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Spokesperson in Gauteng

    The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&helli...

    We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi rece...

    The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) kicked off its Hlokomela Road Safety Campaign aimed at the festive season at the end of last month. To tell us more about the campaign and give us the latest update on what has been achieved so far, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Rebecca Phala, SANTACO National Spokesperson

    The Border Management Authority launched an intensified law enforcement operation at the Maseru Border Post between the Free State and Lesotho to boost holiday security. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Kamohelo Tsotetsi, SABC News Reporter in Free State

    Post the Pan Africanist Congress’s 56th national elective congress. We chat to Mzwanele Nyhotso about his vision for the party going forward. The PAC is strongly and consistently known for its central focus on land politics – so has the party achieved its objectives since joining the GNU?   GUEST: Mzwanele Nyhotso, President of the PAC

    Media personality, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, has made a plea to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for the declaration of a state of emergency in the wake of the death of DJ Warras. Let’s get more details on this from…   GUEST: Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, Media personality

M23 rebels have begun withdrawing from the Eastern Congolese town of Uvira. This as part of complying with a U.S backed peace plan. However, Congo is not so optimistic about this announcement, stating that it was an attempt to relieve pressure on Rwanda. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Aime Zoveni, Chief Editor of the Kinshasa Times

    A cross-border bus driver has been arrested after attempting to flee when he was intercepted for overloading on the N1 in Limpopo. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala, Limpopo spokesperson for transport and community safety

    What was once unthinkable is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most chilling social trends: a growing number of children hurting and killing one another. What could be the cause of this and how can we stop it? Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director of the Teddy Bear Clinic joins me on the line to shed some light…   GUEST: Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director: Teddy Bear Clini...

Police have increased their presence in the area of Bapong Village, North-West. This as efforts are being made to rescue five illegal miners that are believed to be trapped underground. But why is South Africa failing to deal with illegal mining? For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: David Van Wyk, Lead Researcher at Benchmarks Foundation

    After nearly a week of dry taps for many residents in the City of Joburg, Joburg Water says water supply is expected to be restored within the next 24 to 48 hours, despite ongoing system strain following planned maintenance by Rand Water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Gugulethu Quma, Operations Manager at the Joburg Water

With the festive season in full swing, traffic authorities have already arrested 2,719 drivers in a nationwide crackdown on drunk driving, marking an 8.7% increase compared to the same period last year. To tackle this problem, the Road Traffic Management Corporation, together with AWARE.org, recently launched a zero tolerance festive season drunk driving campaign under the banner “Shiy&rsquo...

    As South Africa observes Reconciliation Month. Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams joins us to discuss her department’s plans to unlock township and rural entrepreneurship opportunities across the Eastern Cape. This as part of taking meaningful action towards economic reconciliation.   GUEST: Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Small Business Development

    The department of Home Affairs has ordered the deportation of seven Kenyan nationals who were illegally working at a centre processing refugee applications for the United States resettlement programme aimed at only white Afrikaners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News specialist correspondent

    A prominent musician, Lehlogonolo Chauke, popularly known by his stage name, Shebe Maburna, has been denied bail by the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court. SABC News Reporter, Rendani Raliphaswa has been following proceedings in court and joins me on the line…   GUEST: Rendani Raliphaswa, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo