The National Pulse

    The EFF has thrown its support behind the MK Party’s motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli. EFF leader Julius Malema says his party firmly believes that the MK Party should be allowed to lead KwaZulu-Natal. The UMkhonto weSizwe Party’s motion of no confidence against Ntuli will be voted on in the KZN Provincial Legislature on Monday next week. For more o...

    According to Stats SA, the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report shows a significant decline in poverty rates over the past seventeen years. However, the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo continue to experience the highest poverty headcounts. For more on the outcomes of the report, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Risenga Maluleke, Statis...

    Two basic education department officials have been suspended over the discovery that matric exam papers were leaked to seven schools in Tshwane. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Lukhanyo Vangqa,Department of Basic Education’s Media Liaison Officer

Earlier today, Justice Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, divulged that her office received a letter from the DA’s lawyers threatening to interdict the interviews for the role of National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) head position. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

    The Municipal Demarcation Board has officially handed over the final set of electoral wards to the Electoral Commission of South Africa, which means that the commission will now be able to kickstart its election preparations with final and legally compliant ward boundaries. For more clarity on this, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Sy Mamabolo, CEO of the Electoral Commission

    Today marks day three of the ANC National General Council meeting and a lot has been discussed already. For instance, we understand that the party will take a resolution regarding the issue of dual membership, following the SACP’s decision to contest next year’s local government elections independently. To unpack this for us is……   GUEST: Sophie Mokoena...

    Two of Durban’s popular beaches, Bronze Beach and Umhlanga Main Beach, have been closed due to what the municipality has described as “abuse of sewer infrastructure” with rags, animal carcasses and other household items jamming the waterworks. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sibusiso Vilane, Acting Director for Sanitation services...

    At midnight, Australia’s new social media ban for children under the age of 16 came into force. The new legislation has been hailed as "world-leading" by Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. Last year we spoke to Smartphone Free Childhood SA about their smartphone free schools campaign so we thought we should get reaction from them on this. Joining me on the line now is...

As we observe International Human Rights Day. Wendy Isaack shares thoughts on how various states are moving toward finalising a new Crimes Against Humanity treaty. GUEST: Wendy Isaack, Human Rights Lawyer & Senior expert in Gender Justice and International Law at MADRE

    Post this past weekend’s failed coup attempt in Benin. The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) is concerned that coups may soon become a new mainstream in West Africa. The Benin events mark the third coup attempt and first failed coup this year in the Sahel region. Interestingly, there have been 17 coup attempts in Africa since 2020, including 11 successful coups...

    Like they’ve been doing over the past few years, the DA in Gauteng has once again released what the party calls a scorecard of the Gauteng cabinet. Let’s get more on this from…   GUEST: Mike Moriarty, DA Gauteng Chief Whip

    The Congress of the People (COPE) says it’s determined to stabilise the party’s leadership ahead of the upcoming 2026 local government elections. COPE’s acting General Secretary Eric Mohlapamaswi reveals that the party’s Congress National Committee has adopted a resolution to postpone the party’s National Elective Congress to April next year. For more on...

    We unpack the latest “Identity Fraud Report” that was recently released by Sumsub. According to the report, 92% of African consumers would only use service providers with strong anti-fraud measures. The report also reveals how the continent’s rapid digital expansion is creating both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in the fight against fraud. For m...

    Day 2 of the ANC's 5th National General Council continues in Boksburg, with delegates engaging on key organisational and policy issues. SABC News Reporter, Ntebo Mokobo has been following proceedings all day. Let’s get an update on what happened today…   GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Reporter

    Earlier on, the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, delivered the inaugural Babita Deokaran Annual Lecture in Cape Town. The Annual Lecture, spearheaded by the Anti-Corruption Centre for Education and Research at Stellenbosch University’s School of Public Leadership celebrated Deokaran’s legacy of courage and her con...

    On Monday, thousands of Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the anniversary of Assad’s fall. The toppling of Assad ended a ruinous 14 year long civil war that had left 620,000 people dead. One year on - what has changed since Assad’s toppling?   GUEST: Mohammed Dangor, former SA Ambassador to Syria, Libya and Saudi Arabia

    Recent weeks have highlighted the escalation of the diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa. According to Andre Vlok, this is a conflict of real and urgent consequences for the South African government and the South African people. But what is the real reason for US-South Africa fallout?   GUEST: Andre Vlok, Conflict Resolution expert

Today, the ANC is holding its 5th National General Council meeting which serves as a forum for ideological engagement and strategic direction on the organisational and political challenges confronting the movement. To give us an overview of this all important meeting is…… GUEST: Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News Senior reporter

    Earlier today, ANC staff picketed outside the party’s 5th National General Council in Boksburg, over unpaid and chronically delayed salaries. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Dan Semenya, NEHAWU Branch Deputy Secretary and ANC NGC delegate

Following shocking revelations that 176 teachers have been found guilty of sexual misconduct. Various teacher unions and child protection organisations in South Africa are calling for stronger laws to curb sexual misconduct in schools and they also want teachers found guilty of sexual misconduct to be dismissed.   GUEST: Thirona Moodley, Spokesperson for NAPTOSA KZN

    The validity period for driving licences in South Africa is set to increase from five years to eight. Director-General of the Department of Transport, Mathabatha Mokonyana, confirmed this last week while briefing Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Infrastructure. Let’s get reaction from…   GUEST: Advocate Stefanie Fick, OUTA Project Manager

The South African Council of Churches (SACC) in Gauteng is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred in Pretoria this past weekend, where 13 lives were violently taken, including the lives of children. We understand that three unknown gunmen stormed the venue in Saulsville township and randomly fired at a group of people who were drinking. For more on this, we are joined by….. &nbs...

    Former ANC President, Thabo Mbeki, attended this year’s ANC NGC after a lengthy absence. Could this be a positive sign towards the party’s renewal? Let’s get analysis on the party’s state and what we could see happening going forward with…   GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

    As international diplomats celebrate the peace agreement signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Rwanda, we ask - can this peace deal end the decades-long conflict in eastern Congo? For more on this, we are joined by…..   GUEST: Pearl Mathibe, Washington DC based geopolitical analyst and correspondent with expertise in foreign policy and intern...